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Return of the Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse

In response to overwhelming market demand for ergonomic mousing devices, the Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse is back, and better than ever.

CEDAR PARK, Texas, July 27 -- Goldtouch "Productivity through Prevention" announced the release of the Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse, adding to the award winning product portfolio of ergonomic keyboards, keypads and accessories.  The new mouse is scheduled to ship on August 1st and will be available in right-handed, left-handed, and a right-handed Bluetooth wireless model.  The mouse will support all popular operating systems including Windows, Macintosh and Linux.  The mouse will be available through over 100 global resellers and distribution partners.  With an MSRP price of $69.00 for USB models, and $89.00 for Bluetooth models, the mouse is positioned to mainstream ergonomic mousing at a very competitive price.

Goldtouch designed its first ergonomic mouse in 1995.  The design was awarded numerous patents for its unique, sloping-angle design. The mouse was discontinued in 2005, however many are still in use today.  Since then, Goldtouch has grown substantially, adding many new products such as the Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard and the Go! Travel Notebook Stand.  In early 2010, Goldtouch began to re-design its' mouse, increasing the overall size of the mouse, while adhering to the shape and patented sloping-angle originally designed by and approved by professional ergonomists.

The new Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse not only feels good, but it looks good as well.  "We've incorporated softer materials to add control to the thumb area and buttons, and we've designed a modern silver and black color scheme that we think users are going to find very attractive," explains Mark Norwalk, Goldtouch CEO.

Considering that the average office worker can spend 4-6 hours per day performing data entry of some kind, it's well known and accepted that the mouse and mousing platform are extremely important to user comfort.  Users of all ages are susceptible to Repetitive Stress Injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, which is why it's absolutely necessary to maintain a natural wrist position and relieve stress on sensitive pressure points.

The Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse will help thousands of users suffering from wrist and arm injuries, and it will help thousands more prevent RSI injuries from occurring.

About Goldtouch

Goldtouch manufactures and delivers the leading brand of ergonomic keyboards and computer peripherals and solutions for the home and office. Goldtouch proudly offers a suite of products and solutions that help prevent and reduce costs associated with workplace injuries. Goldtouch products are utilized by many of the top Fortune 1000 companies around the globe. Companies like Chevron, Google, Apple, and Yahoo recognize the benefits afforded by extensive deployment of the Goldtouch keyboard to employees throughout the world in more than a dozen languages and in over 180 countries.

Our commitment to providing cost-effective and high-return solutions drives us to produce products that have been engineered to the highest standards of quality.  For more information visit http://www.goldtouch.com/.

Source: Goldtouch
   

CONTACT:  Chris Collier of Goldtouch, +1-512-259-5688, ext. 101,
ccollier@goldtouch.com

Web Site:  http://www.goldtouch.com/

Synaptics Enters Large Touchscreen Market With Introduction of ClearPad(TM) 7200 Series

Technology Positioned to Address Growing Market Popularity of Consumer Electronics Devices with Screens as Large as 10.1"

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27 -- Addressing the growing trend of large touchscreen consumer electronics products, Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, is announcing its ClearPad(TM) 7200 Series technology offering. Utilizing the feature-rich capability offered by Synaptics-designed all points addressable full image sensor technology, the ClearPad 7200 Series is ideal for OEMs designing a wide range of products that require multi-finger touch capability, including clamshell notebooks, slates/tablets, and "fourth screen" devices like digital photo frames and electronics readers.

The "fourth screen" category, which includes electronic readers, digital home controllers, and digital photo frames, is providing new ways for end users to create and consume content in a versatile multi-function capable device. These devices shed traditional keyboards and excessive buttons, substituted with a new demanding interaction model that is touch and gestures-based. High-performance touchscreen performance is critical for consumers to fully immerse themselves in the user experience of products.

"2010 will be remembered as the year when the slate category emerged as a compelling new form factor that consumers enthusiastically embraced for digital media consumption and untethered access to the Internet," said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. "Touchscreen functionality is becoming a 'must have' feature that consumers are demanding to empower their digital lifestyles."

Designed to support glass-based screens up to 10.1", the ClearPad 7200 Series utilizes a high-performance, multi-ASIC based architecture that has the ability to distinguish up to 10 simultaneous finger touches and complex multi-finger gestures (such as pinch and rotate) with fine accuracy, low latency, high report rate, and precise finger disambiguation. Because consumer electronics products with large touchscreen requirements, like slates, are increasingly utilizing rich graphical user interfaces, the ClearPad 7200 Series is perfectly suited for products that require advanced power management and highly accurate sensing. The ClearPad 7200 Series, which will implement algorithms that provide accurate gesture detection, will support both I2C and USB interfaces, which is most commonly needed with consumer electronics devices that support Microsoft Windows 7 and Linux-based operating systems like Google Android. In addition, the Synaptics ClearPad 7200 Series will be fully compliant with the Microsoft Windows 7 Touch API for large touchscreens by being fully tested and certified in the Windows Hardware Quality Labs ("WHQL").

"The ClearPad Series 7200 Series will allow Synaptics to address the tremendous opportunity in the large touchscreen space as users increasingly embrace consumer electronics devices with finger-based touch requirements," said Mark Vena, senior vice president and general manager of Synaptics PC division. "Synaptics' incomparable expertise in the handheld category with small touchscreens, strengthened by its TouchPad(TM) leadership in the notebook category, allows us to provide design, performance, and functionality advantages that go directly to our value proposition with customers."

Beginning immediately, Synaptics will work with OEMs and ecosystem suppliers on select "alpha" product engagements that will utilize ClearPad 7200 Series technology. Synaptics anticipates that OEM products featuring ClearPad 7200 Series technology will ship in late 2010.

About Synaptics

Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. http://www.synaptics.com

Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.

  For further information, please
   contact:

  Nick Rottler                      Tara Yingst
  Synaptics                         Edelman
  408-454-5388                      650-762-2942
  nrottler@synaptics.comtara.yingst@edelman.com

Source: Synaptics Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Nick Rottler of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5388,
nrottler@synaptics.com; or Tara Yingst of Edelman, +1-650-762-2942,
tara.yingst@edelman.com, for Synaptics

Web Site:  http://www.synaptics.com/

GlobalSpec Joins Frost & Sullivan's Strategic Partnership Consortium

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 27 -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, is pleased to announce that GlobalSpec, a leading online marketing solutions provider for the industrial sector, has engaged with Frost & Sullivan as a Strategic Partnership Consortium (SPC) Partner.

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GlobalSpec has joined Frost & Sullivan's Strategic Partnership Consortium in the category of on-line marketing solutions for the industrial sector.

Frost & Sullivan instituted the Strategic Partnership Consortium to showcase members' best-in-class positioning in their respective fields.  Strategic Partners, as global thought leaders, work together to bring targeted clients a constant flow of innovative ideas, opportunities and strategies to help drive revenue growth.

The foundation for this program is based on Frost & Sullivan's Growth, Innovation and Leadership events, which are held in major cities around the world.  This program also leverages community websites, newsletters, analyst briefings, and webcasts to bring a constant flow of value to clients and Partners alike.  Participation as a Strategic Partner strengthens brand, generates significant qualified leads, positions a company in front of a global community of business leaders, and provides significant competitive advantage.

"Frost & Sullivan formed the Strategic Partnership Consortium to connect our clients with best-in-class companies and solutions that best address their growth objectives," explains Art Robbins, President, North America, for Frost & Sullivan.  "The SPC program is delighted to have GlobalSpec join this select group of companies, whose expertise is pooled as a resource that provides invaluable benefits for Frost & Sullivan's clients."

As Strategic Partners, GlobalSpec and Frost & Sullivan will work closely together to deliver best-practice solutions to both firms' clients.

"For nearly 15 years, GlobalSpec has been helping engineering, technical and industrial professionals conduct work-related tasks more efficiently and working with manufacturers to reach this audience and grow their businesses via online marketing solutions," explains Jeff Killeen, chairman and CEO of GlobalSpec.  "It was a natural fit to partner with Frost & Sullivan.  We value the relationship and the benefits it offers to our joint clients."

GlobalSpec joins other Frost & Sullivan Strategic Partners, including PR Newswire, ON24, Conseq, and Eloqua.  "They are clearly a thought leader," adds Robbins.

About GlobalSpec

GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading specialized vertical search, information services and e-publishing company serving the engineering, technical and industrial communities. GlobalSpec users benefit from domain-expert search engines, a broad range of proprietary and aggregated Web-based content, 40 e-events and more than 60 e-newsletters -- helping them search for and locate products and services, learn about suppliers and access comprehensive technical content. SpecSearch®, GlobalSpec's trademarked search technology, allows users to search by specification more than 186 million parts in 2,300,000 product families from more than 23,000 supplier catalogs. For suppliers, GlobalSpec offers highly filtered sales and marketing opportunities, product promotion and brand advertising platforms, including the GlobalSpec Industrial Ad Network, and a wide range of e-media advertising and marketing solutions. http://www.globalspec.com.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from 40 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership, please visit http://www.frost.com/.

  Contact:
  Jake Wengroff
  210.247.3806
  jake.wengroff@frost.com

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CONTACT:  Jake Wengroff of Frost & Sullivan, +1-210-247-3806,
jake.wengroff@frost.com

Web Site:  http://www.frost.com/

PBworks Pioneers Collaborative CRM With New Salesforce.com Integration

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 27 -- PBworks, the leading provider of hosted collaboration solutions for business and education, today announced the public availability of PBworks Customer Relationship Edition, which makes CRM solutions such as Salesforce.com truly collaborative by providing shared online workspaces to engage and collaborate with prospects and customers.

PBworks Customer Relationship Edition, which was first announced on June 15 at the Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston, helps sales and support organizations build stronger relationships with customers and increase conversion, satisfaction, and retention.  PBworks customers such as marketing and creative agencies, consultancies, and law firms can:

--Create customized client workspaces with a single click from within their CRM system

  --Share key documents and files such as contracts and collateral

  --Manage critical processes like RFPs with project management tools

--Communicate in real-time with built-in chat, instant messaging, and teleconferencing

--Receive real-time alerts about customer/prospect activity

This is the first solution that allows a sales representative or account executive to create a collaborative customer extranet with a single click from within their CRM system.  Unlike sales enablement portals, which focus on one-way publishing of content, PBworks extranets allow a true two-way collaboration between buyer and seller to accelerate sales cycles and improve conversion rates.

PBworks Customer Relationship Edition can be integrated with any CRM solution through its built-in API.  A pre-packaged Salesforce.com connector allows 1-click workspace creation from any sales opportunity, and the ability to view workspace content and monitor prospect activity from within Salesforce.com.

PBworks is holding a free webinar on Collaborative CRM on Tuesday, August 10th.  To sign up, visit http://pbworks.com/content/customercollaboration.

Pricing and Availability

PBworks Customer Relationship Edition is available now at a starting price of $30/user/month.  Unlimited customer/prospect workspaces and customer logins are included at no additional cost.  The PBworks Salesforce.com connector costs $1,000 per year. Existing PBworks Business Edition customers can upgrade their current subscription to Customer Relationship Edition for a $1,000 upgrade fee.

About PBworks

PBworks (http://pbworks.com/) is the world's leading provider of hosted collaboration solutions for businesses and education.  Leading companies and organizations like FedEx, DePaul University, and the FDA choose PBworks to help teams work more effectively across geographic and organizational boundaries, including teams that span employees, customers, partners, and vendors.

Over 85,000 businesses have chosen PBworks to share knowledge, interact with customers, manage, projects, and support other forms of teamwork.  We host over a million team workspaces, serve several million users each month, and 96% of users would recommend PBworks to a friend.  Investors in PBworks include Mohr Davidow Ventures, Seraph Group, Sippl Investments, and Ron Conway.

PBworks is a trademark of PBwiki, Inc.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: PBworks
   

CONTACT:  Chris Yeh of PBworks, +1-650-224-6362, chris.yeh@pbworks.com

Web Site:  http://pbworks.com/

OpTier Launches Business Events Module

Enables continuous intelligent business and IT operations

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 27 -- OpTier, the leader in Business Transaction Management(TM) (BTM) for the enterprise, today announced the launch of its OpTier Business Events module. Built around a Complex Event Processing (CEP) engine, the new module will monitor real-time business transactions and give enterprises the power to make rapid, proactive and well-informed decisions about business critical activities by providing continuous intelligence.

The Business Events module for OpTier BTM monitors real-time business transaction, end-user experience events and third party data from a variety of sources. As scenarios develop that require immediate attention, business rules alert IT and the enterprise to the developing situation.

The module brings together events that impact business transactions, processes, activities and customer experience into one integrated solution. For example, in the event of a bottleneck occurring in a loan application process, banks can immediately understand the number of loans in process, type of loans, the amount of money tied to the loans and application performance in order to resolve the issue before it impacts applicants. By taking such a proactive management approach to events, organizations can mitigate and reduce operational risk.

"OpTier Business Events module is the ideal technology for organizations that want intelligent and more agile ways to sell products and services to customers. Understanding events as they happen enables companies to be more clever and focused in how they engage with customers. A scenario might be mobile geolocation information being used to target shoppers that have a weakness for handbags with targeted discount offers as they approach a branch of their favorite department store," commented Motti Tal, co-founder, OpTier.

"Companies have struggled to tap into the fabric of events happening across the enterprise. This has left CEP engines lacking the data required to make an impact. BTM shines a light on all business activity being captured across applications as business transactions. It's like a fire hose for CEP, giving it the information it needs to create powerful business advantage," he said.

Information about events can be tailored to be displayed via a role-based dashboard to provide customized alerts and reports that empower decision making. Bringing together relevant data sources through BTM allows companies to spot and act on trends, either in real-time or through historical analysis.

"To date, most IT service management solutions remain heavily operationally focused.  OpTier continues to innovate by dynamically linking business and IT service metrics with its new and compelling Business Events module. The new solution supports both business and IT roles with real-time and trending insights into how IT services truly impact business outcomes, as well as how monitored business behaviors can be evaluated within their own contexts.  Moreover, OpTier is leveraging a CEP engine that can assimilate both IT and business events, which represents a significant growth opportunity for OpTier," said Dennis Drogseth, VP, EMA. "EMA anticipates strongly positive customer reaction to the new module, especially given OpTier's firm commitments to deployability and rapid time to value, as well as advanced BSM functionality."

About OpTier

Of the billions of business transactions conducted every second, more are assured by OpTier than by any other IT management software company.

OpTier's Business Transaction Management solution (OpTier BTM(TM)) enables business application owners to take control over service performance and availability. OpTier BTM assures the quick and successful execution of all business transactions, by managing every step of every transaction. It delivers unparalleled visibility of all business transactions in order to eliminate outages, effectively manage change and improve end-user experience. OpTier, with a fast-growing list of Global 2000 customers, pioneered the concept that transactions are where IT and business meet.

For more information visit http://www.optier.com.

OpTier, CoreFirst and "Putting First Things First" are trademarks of OpTier.

  Contacts:
  Lindsay Diamond                         Jennifer Barlow or Dana Carr
  OpTier                                  Schwartz Communications
  212-679-2700                            781-684-0770
  lindsay.diamond@optier.comOpTier@schwartz-pr.com

Source: OpTier
   

CONTACT:  Lindsay Diamond, OpTier, +1-212-679-2700,
lindsay.diamond@optier.com; or Jennifer Barlow or Dana Carr, Schwartz
Communications, +1-781-684-0770, OpTier@schwartz-pr.com

Web Site:  http://www.optier.com/

New 2011 Consumer Solutions from Panda Security Utilize Power of User Community for Lighter, Faster Protection

* New solutions feature 50 percent improvement in performance when running on Windows 7 environments * With Collective Intelligence, Panda's expanding global network of users continuously improves protection against known and unknown malware for quicker detection and remediation

ORLANDO, Fla., July 27 -- Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, today released its new 2011 consumer product line, featuring even faster performance, better protection and less resource impact over previous versions. Panda's new retail solutions, available immediately for online purchase, include: Panda Internet Security 2011, Panda Global Protection 2011, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 and Panda Internet Security for Netbooks. New features include remote access to home PCs from anywhere, a secure browser, file shredding of sensitive documents and much more.

All of the 2011 consumer solutions benefit from Collective Intelligence, Panda's proprietary cloud-based technology for identifying and remediating malware threats instantaneously. Collective Intelligence leverages its network of millions of global users, the Power of Community, to deliver real-time protection against new and unknown threats. Using these solutions, consumers can browse the Internet, make purchases online, chat and share photos/videos with complete confidence that Collective Intelligence and the Power of Community are providing proactive and real-time protection against the latest malware threats. In addition, PC resource consumption is minimal and the 2011 solutions boast a 50 percent improvement in performance on Windows 7 environments when compared to last year's versions.

The new consumer lineup also features usability improvements thanks to a more streamlined and intuitive interface design. Significant new features and user benefits include:

  --  Remote access: Enables users to access home or work computers from
      anywhere and share files securely across the Web. Integrated data
      back-up also ensures that data is thoroughly scanned and securely
      stored for retrieval anytime
  --  Multimedia/Gaming Mode: Allows users to enjoy multimedia and play
      games without interruptions
  --  Home Network Manager: Enables users to check all PCs on the home
      network to ensure everybody is protected, and determine when updates
      are needed, etc.
  --  Secure browser: Provides a virtual environment, separate from the main
      operating system, to keep users safe from suspicious sites while
      browsing, isolating each user session to prevent malware infection
  --  Virtual keyboard: Prevents passwords and other sensitive data entered
      on keyboards from being stolen with keyloggers
  --  File encryption & shredding: Protects users' files from prying eyes
      and also deletes all traces of sensitive files such as financial
      statements, tax documents, etc. to completely eliminate documents that
      could pose security risks

In addition, the new solutions improve and extend the essential features that have positioned them as market-leading security suites among independent experts and reviewers. These include: a powerful antivirus engine to protect against all types of known and unknown viruses; firewall with WiFi security to block intruders and hackers; Panda USB Vaccine to protect USB devices; confidential information filters to keep personal data safe; improved parental controls; online backup, as well as a PC tune-up feature to optimize system performance. All 2011 retail products also come with free 24/7 technical support.

Availability

The new 2011 solutions are available now from the Panda Security website and will soon be available from major retailers and specialty stores. Licenses are available for one or three computers with varying prices.

Free trial versions and product information are available from: http://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/homeusers/downloads/.

About Panda Security

Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain.

Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

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

Source: Panda Security
   

CONTACT:  Bill Bourdon of the Bateman Group, +1-415-602-1491,
panda@bateman-group.com, for Panda Security

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

TireMonkey.com Teams With RepairPal to Create a One-Stop, Hassle-Free Shop for Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information

EDENTON, N.C., July 27 -- TireMonkey.com, committed to providing the highest quality tires at Internet wholesale prices, today announced a partnership with RepairPal, the leading online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, to form a one-stop destination for vehicle service needs. By incorporating access to TireMonkey.com's U.S. network of distribution centers and installers, RepairPal adds an important new offering to its set of resources that help consumers make informed decisions about car care.  TireMonkey.com benefits from RepairPal's nearly 2 million monthly visitors, many of whom are in-market tire shoppers.

Under the agreement, RepairPal customers will be able to select "tires" as an option when looking for services for their vehicle, filling a gap in RepairPal's current list of service offerings. Along with generating a price estimate for every tire purchase and installation, consumers will be given seamless access to the TireMonkey network. From RepairPal's site, shoppers may quickly select tires and choose an installation center.

"We view RepairPal as the gold standard for online auto repair and maintenance information, so we're honored to be selected as their online tire eCommerce partner," said Tully Ryan, president and CEO, TireMonkey.com. "Uniting our brands goes beyond a business agreement. Both TireMonkey.com and RepairPal are committed to taking the stress and uncertainty out of owning and caring for a vehicle, and adding a little more fun to the experience"

TireMonkey.com aggregates all of the information and resources consumers need to make an informed tire purchase and installation decision. Through its nationwide network, TireMonkey ensures a hassle-free tire-buying experience. Because TireMonkey's technology sources tires and installers locally, delivery and installation appointments can be made overnight in most cases.  With TireMonkey, consumers can feel confident that they are supporting their local economy while getting a great price.

"Trust and transparency are core elements of RepairPal's customer experience, and in TireMonkey we found a partner that shares these values," said David Sturtz, CEO, RepairPal. "Drivers want confidence when they make everyday repair and maintenance decisions about their car. Combining our vehicle-specific and market-specific data with best-in-class partners like TireMonkey.com allows us to remain a highly trusted and convenient resource for them."

About TireMonkey.com

TireMonkey.com is owned and operated by TireWare, Inc., an eCommerce business founded in 2004 to help independent tire and automotive dealers grow and build their businesses through SaaS Point-of-Sale business management solutions. TireMonkey.com harnesses the TireWare technology to connect local tire distributors and associated retail dealers, aggregating "brick and mortar" locations to support the industry's supply chain and give consumers a distinct competitive advantage when comparing tire and installation prices. Our distributors, retailers and customers are all working as a team toward the same goal: a superior online tire buying experience.  TireMonkey.com is a proud sponsor of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Mario Gosselin and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. To learn more, please visit http://www.TireMonkey.com.

About RepairPal

Award-winning RepairPal is the leading automotive resource delivering free, "instant" RepairPrice Estimates via the Web and its award-winning iPhone application. RepairPal provides the most accurate auto repair and maintenance information available anytime, anywhere, built by its team of factory-trained and ASE-certified technicians. RepairPal's patent-pending technology generates more than 70 billion unique RepairPrice Estimates for almost all passenger vehicles and every zip code in the country. It also has the most comprehensive directory of auto repair facilities in the U.S. and a proprietary database of each model's common problems. RepairPal is an Approved Vendor for the Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) and a Member Benefit for the Automotive Service Association (ASA). It has established partnerships with AAA (Northern California, Nevada & Utah), AOL Autos, CustomerLink, Cars.com, Bosch, AutoNation, and several others. RepairPal is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. For more information, please visit http://repairpal.com/ or pr@repairpal.com.

  Contacts:
  Kevin Oates
  Ketchum for TireMonkey.com
  (310) 584-8331
  kevin.oates@ketchum.com

  RepairPal:
  Erica Zeidenberg
  (800) 969-9204 x5
  pr@repairpal.com

Source: TireMonkey.com
   

CONTACT:  Kevin Oates of Ketchum, +1-310-584-8331,
kevin.oates@ketchum.com, for TireMonkey.com; or Erica Zeidenberg of RepairPal,
1-800-969-9204, ext. 5, pr@repairpal.com

Web Site:  http://www.tiremonkey.com/
http://repairpal.com/

MyLife.com, Inc. Announces Re-Launch of Reunion.com

People Search Engine and Social Network for Reconnections Returns after Two-Year Hiatus

LOS ANGELES, July 27 -- MyLife.com, Inc., the web's single best source for people search, today announced the re-launch of Reunion.com, the people search website that helps members find and keep in touch with classmates from high school.  The Reunion.com brand has consistently delivered valuable information to users who seek to reconnect with people from their past, and the redesigned site offers a targeted search experience for those looking to connect with old classmates, while driving additional members to MyLife.com for a variety of people search needs.

Since its initial launch in 2002, Reunion.com has been the premiere source for classmate data, assisting millions of individuals in reconnecting with old friends and contacts. With access to MyLife.com's cache of data, users have the most up to date and accurate information about people from their past right at their fingertips.  Reunion.com is responsible for reconnecting millions of people and continues to offer subscribers the most effective online search for former school mates.

MyLife.com is currently the market leader in people search with more than 205 million U.S. profiles and more than 1.2 billion total records worldwide, with 30 million registered members, nearly 1 million paid subscribers.  It is the only website that provides users with information on who is searching for them, plus tracks other important activity related to their profile.  In July 2010, according to comScore MediaMetrix, MyLife.com surpassed Classmates.com in traffic and now has more than 12.3 million unique monthly visitors in the U.S.

"This has been a remarkable year for MyLife.com both in terms of revenue growth and the number of unique visitors we generate.  MyLife continues to build the most sophisticated people search engine technology and specify it across distinct verticals and users can see the difference in the results they get versus what they find on general search engines or social networks," said Jeffrey Tinsley, CEO of MyLife.com. "The re-launch of Reunion.com comes at an important time for the company, as growth begins to ramp up and we explore new targeted vertical people search categories for expansion.  We felt it was important to revive the original brand that answered the question of where old school friends are, particularly since our members have told us they consider this one of the most important."

MyLife.com plans to harness its unmatched people database to create future search offerings for additional verticals.  The company recently launched into the Singles category with its QuickMatch product, and intends to accommodate other searches for people including professional connections, service providers such as doctors, plumbers, etc., and ancestors, providing unparalleled value to those looking to connect or reconnect.

About MyLife.com, Inc.

Launched in January 2002 by CEO Jeffrey Tinsley, MyLife.com, Inc. provides the search industry's most powerful online and offline people search capabilities, the largest database of over 205 million U.S. profiles and more than 1.2 billion records worldwide, with advanced tools to search for and manage personal and professional relationships across a variety of networks.  The product of a successful merger between Reunion.com and Wink.com in November 2008, MyLife.com has more than 30 million members and approximately 12.3 million unique visitors according to comScore Media Metrix.  The company has been profitable since 2002 under the original Reunion.com brand, with annual revenue growth nearly doubling.  MyLife.com is based on Los Angeles.

Source: MyLife.com, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Lauren Brant, MyLife@groupsjr.com, +1-646-495-9720

Web Site:  http://www.mylife.com/

Apple Unveils New Mac Pro With Up to 12 Processing Cores

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 27 -- Apple® today unveiled a new Mac® Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50 percent greater performance than the previous generation.* Featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD), the new Mac Pro continues to deliver amazing performance and expandability for the most demanding consumers and professionals.

"The new Mac Pro is the most powerful and configurable Mac we've ever made," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With up to 12 cores, the new Mac Pro outperforms our previous top-of-the-line system by up to 50 percent, and with over a billion possible configurations, our customers can create exactly the system they want."

At the heart of the new Mac Pro's performance are next generation quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors running at speeds up to 3.33 GHz. These multi-core processors use a single die design so each core can share up to 12MB L3 cache to improve efficiency while increasing processing speed. These systems feature an integrated memory controller for faster memory bandwidth and reduced memory latency; Turbo Boost to dynamically boost processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz; and Hyper-Threading to create up to 24 virtual cores. The Mac Pro now comes with the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics processor with 1GB of memory and customers can configure-to-order the even faster ATI Radeon HD 5870 with 1GB of memory.

For the first time, Mac Pro customers have the option to order a 512GB SSD for the ultimate in reliability and lightning fast performance. With the ability to install up to four SSD drives in the system's internal drive bays, the new Mac Pro can provide ultra high-speed disk bandwidth and random disk performance, two times faster than the average performance of a standard disk drive.** Mac Pro also now features two Mini DisplayPorts and one dual-link DVI port. The additional Mini DisplayPort output allows customers to connect two LED Cinema Displays without an additional graphics card or adapter and the dual-link DVI port supports legacy DVI-based displays up to a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.

Every Mac Pro comes with Apple's innovative Magic Mouse and customers can also order Apple's new Magic Trackpad as an option. The Magic Trackpad brings the intuitive Multi-Touch(TM) gestures of Mac notebook trackpads to the desktop. With its glass surface, the wireless Magic Trackpad allows users to scroll smoothly up and down a page with inertial scrolling, pinch to zoom in and out, rotate an image with their fingertips and swipe three fingers to flip through a collection of web pages or photos. The Magic Trackpad can be configured to support single button or two button commands and supports tap-to-click as well as a physical click. Magic Trackpad is available separately for $69.

Continuing Apple's commitment to the environment, Apple's desktop lineup is a leader in green design. The Mac Pro meets stringent Energy Star 5.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.*** The Mac Pro enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and the interior is designed to be more material-efficient. The Mac Pro uses PVC-free internal cables and components and contains no brominated flame retardants. The new Apple Battery Charger provides a convenient and environmentally friendly way to always have a fresh set of batteries for your Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard. The Apple Battery Charger is available as an option for $29 and comes with six long shelf life rechargeable batteries.

Every Mac also comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto®, with breakthrough ways to organize and manage your photos by who appears in them and where they were taken; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand® which offers a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.

Optional Apple professional applications include Aperture®, Final Cut® Express, Final Cut Studio®, Logic® Express and Logic Studio®.

Pricing & Availability

The new Mac Pro will be available in August through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The new quad-core Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:

  --  one 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3530 processor with 8MB of
      fully-shared L3 cache;
  --  3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 16GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
  --  two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  18x SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  four PCI Express 2.0 slots;
  --  five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire® 800 ports;
  --  AirPort Extreme® 802.11n;
  --  Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; and
  --  Apple Keyboard with numerical keypad and Magic Mouse.

The new 8-core Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $3,499 (US), includes:

  --  two 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5620 processors with 12MB of
      fully-shared L3 cache per processor;
  --  6GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory, expandable up to 32GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 5770 with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
  --  two Mini DisplayPorts and one DVI (dual-link) port (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  18x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  four PCI Express 2.0 slots;
  --  five USB 2.0 ports and four FireWire 800 ports;
  --  AirPort Extreme 802.11n;
  --  Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; and
  --  Apple Keyboard with numerical keypad and Magic Mouse.

  Configure-to-order options include:
  --  one 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3565 processor for the quad-core Mac
      Pro;
  --  one 3.33 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon W3680 processor for the quad-core Mac
      Pro;
  --  two 2.66 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon X5650 processors (12-cores) for the
      8-core Mac Pro;
  --  two 2.93 GHz 6-core Intel Xeon X5670 processors (12-cores) for the
      8-core Mac Pro;
  --  two ATI Radeon HD 5770 cards with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
  --  one ATI Radeon HD 5870 card with 1GB of GDDR5 memory;
  --  up to 16GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory for the quad-core Mac Pro;
  --  up to 32GB of DDR3 ECC SDRAM memory for the 8-core Mac Pro;
  --  up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD); or
  --  up to four 1TB or 2TB Serial ATA hard drives running at 7200 rpm;
  --  Mac Pro RAID card;
  --  dual-channel or quad-channel 4Gb Fibre Channel card; and
  --  up to two 18x SuperDrives with double-layer support.

Accessories include: Magic Trackpad, Apple Battery Charger, wired Apple Mouse, wireless Apple Keyboard, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, the AppleCare® Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server; iWork®, Logic Express 9, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 3. Complete options and accessories are available at http://www.apple.com/macpro.

*Testing conducted by Apple in July 2010 using preproduction Mac Pro 12-core 2.93 GHz units and shipping Mac Pro 8-core 2.93 GHz units, all configured with 6GB of RAM. Based on render performance of Maxwell Render 2.0.3 using Benchwell's sculpture.mxs. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.

**Testing conducted by Apple in July 2010 using preproduction Mac Pro 12-core 2.93 GHz units configured with 6GB of RAM, 1TB 7200-rpm hard disk drive and 512GB solid-state drive. Testing conducted using Iometer 2006.07.27 with a 30-second ramp-up, 5-minute run duration, 128KB request size, 8 outstanding IOs, and 150GB test file. Average rotational media performance calculated by creating the test file on the outer, middle and inner sectors of the drive and averaging the results from all three measurements. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac Pro.

***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit http://www.epeat.net.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing 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.

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Apple Unveils New 27-inch LED Cinema Display

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 27 -- Apple® today unveiled a new 27-inch LED Cinema Display with stunning 2560 x 1440 resolution and 60 percent more screen real estate than the 24-inch LED Cinema Display. Featuring a built-in iSight® video camera, microphone and speakers, powered USB 2.0 hub, and universal MagSafe® connector, the new LED Cinema Display is an ideal companion for the MacBook® family or a Mac® desktop, and is available for $999.

"With built-in MagSafe charging, iSight camera, speakers, and USB ports, the LED Cinema Display is ideal for MacBook and MacBook Pro users," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With its massive 2560 x 1440 resolution, the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display is a perfect fit with our powerful new Mac Pro, and it gives iMac users an easy way to double their screen real estate."

The new, larger 27-inch LED Cinema Display features a beautiful 16:9 edge-to-edge glass display on an aluminum stand with an adjustable hinge that makes tilting the display almost effortless. The LED Cinema Display has vivid colors and exceptionally high contrast and uses a premium display technology called in-plane switching (IPS) to provide a brilliant image across an ultra wide 178 degree viewing angle.

Designed as a companion for any Mac notebook or desktop, the 27-inch display includes a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing, an integrated MagSafe charger to keep Mac notebooks charged, built-in Mini DisplayPort connectivity for video and audio input and a powered three-port USB 2.0 hub so customers can charge their iPhone® or iPod® even when they take their MacBook with them.

The new LED Cinema Display now includes a new ambient light sensor which automatically adjusts the display brightness based on external lighting conditions and uses only as much energy as necessary to provide an optimum viewing experience. Made with mercury-free LED technology, arsenic-free glass and highly recyclable materials, the LED Cinema Display meets stringent Energy Star 5.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.* The new display contains no brominated flame retardants and all cables and components are PVC-free.

Pricing & Availability

The new LED Cinema Display will be available in September through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $999 (US). The LED Cinema Display requires a Mac with Mini DisplayPort.

*EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit http://www.epeat.net.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing 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.

© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iSight, MagSafe, MacBook, Mac, iPhone, iPod and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Apple Updates iMac Line

Introduces New Multi-Touch Magic Trackpad

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 27 -- Apple® today updated its all-in-one iMac® line, widely praised as the world's best desktop computers, with the latest Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors and powerful new graphics. Starting at $1,199, the new iMac line is the fastest ever with dual-core processor speeds up to 3.6 GHz, quad-core speeds up to 2.93 GHz and discrete graphics including the powerful ATI Radeon HD 5750. The new Magic Trackpad, with a smooth glass and aluminum design, gives iMac users the same intuitive Multi-Touch(TM) gestures that Mac® notebook customers have come to love and is available separately for $69.

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"We took the world's best all-in-one and made it even better," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With the latest processors, high-performance graphics and signature aluminum and glass design, customers are going to love the latest iMac."

Dual-core Intel Core i3 and Core i5, and quad-core Core i5 and Core i7 processors set a new benchmark for iMac performance. The processors feature an integrated memory controller to access the system memory directly, allowing the new iMac to take full advantage of its faster 1333 MHz memory. New discrete ATI Radeon HD processors deliver incredibly smooth, crisp graphics for the most demanding 3D games, creative software and technical applications. iMac displays feature IPS technology to deliver a brilliant image across a wide 178 degree viewing angle. The SD card slot on the iMac now supports the SDXC format to handle the latest high-capacity storage cards. Customers of the 27-inch iMac have the option to order a 256GB solid state drive (SSD) as a primary or secondary drive. The iMac SSD supports up to 215 MB/s data transfer rates for faster startup and application launch times.

Every iMac comes with Apple's innovative Magic Mouse and customers can also order the new Magic Trackpad as an option. The Magic Trackpad brings the intuitive Multi-Touch gestures of Mac notebook trackpads to the desktop. With its glass surface, the wireless Magic Trackpad enables users to scroll smoothly up and down a page with inertial scrolling, pinch to zoom in and out, rotate an image with their fingertips and swipe three fingers to flip through a collection of web pages or photos. The Magic Trackpad can be configured to support single button or two button commands and supports tap-to-click as well as a physical click.

Continuing Apple's commitment to the environment, Apple's desktop lineup is a leader in green design. The iMac meets stringent Energy Star 5.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status.* iMac features LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iMac uses PVC-free components and cables, contains no brominated flame retardants, uses highly recyclable materials and features material-efficient system and packaging designs. A new Apple Battery Charger provides a convenient and environmentally friendly way to always have a fresh set of batteries for your Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard. The Apple Battery Charger is available for $29 and comes with six long shelf life rechargeable batteries.

Every Mac also comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world's most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple's innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhoto®, with breakthrough ways to organize and manage your photos by who appears in them and where they were taken; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBand® which offers a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.

Pricing & Availability

The new iMac line is shipping now and available through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The new 21.5-inch 3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,199 (US), includes:

  --  21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
  --  3.06 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
  --  4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 4670 discrete graphics with 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM;
  --  500GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  slot-load 8x SuperDrive® with double-layer support (DVD+/-R
      DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  AirPort Extreme® 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  --  iSight® video camera;
  --  Gigabit Ethernet;
  --  four USB 2.0 ports;
  --  one SDXC SD card slot;
  --  one FireWire® 800 port;
  --  built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
  --  Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.

  Configure-to-order options include up to 8GB of RAM.

The new 21.5-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:

  --  21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlit display;
  --  3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
  --  4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
  --  1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R
      DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  Mini DisplayPort for audio and video output (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  --  iSight video camera;
  --  Gigabit Ethernet;
  --  four USB 2.0 ports;
  --  one FireWire 800 port;
  --  one SDXC SD card slot;
  --  built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
  --  Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.

Configure-to-order options include a faster 3.6 GHz Core i5 processor, 2TB hard drive and up to 8GB of RAM.

The new 27-inch 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,699 (US), includes:

  --  27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
  --  3.20 GHz Intel Core i3 processor with 4MB shared L3 cache;
  --  4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 5670 discrete graphics with 512MB GDDR3;
  --  1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R
      DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  --  iSight video camera;
  --  Gigabit Ethernet;
  --  four USB 2.0 ports;
  --  one FireWire 800 port;
  --  one SDXC SD card slot;
  --  built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
  --  Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.

Configure-to-order options include a 3.6 GHz Core i5 processor, 2TB hard drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to 16GB of RAM.

The new 27-inch 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 iMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:

  --  27-inch 2560 x 1440 LED-backlit display;
  --  2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 processor with 8MB shared L3 cache;
  --  4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM expandable to 16GB;
  --  ATI Radeon HD 5750 discrete graphics with 1GB GDDR5;
  --  1TB Serial ATA hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
  --  slot-load 8x SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+/-R
      DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW);
  --  Mini DisplayPort for audio and video input and output (adapters sold
      separately);
  --  AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
  --  iSight video camera;
  --  Gigabit Ethernet;
  --  four USB 2.0 ports;
  --  one FireWire 800 port;
  --  one SDXC SD card slot;
  --  built-in stereo speakers and microphone; and
  --  Wireless Apple Keyboard, Magic Mouse.

Configure-to-order options include a 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor, a 2TB hard drive, 256GB solid state drive (SSD) and up to 16GB of RAM.

Additional accessories include: Magic Trackpad, Apple Battery Charger, wired Apple Mouse, wired Apple Keyboard, wired Apple Keyboard with numeric keypad, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, the AppleCare® Protection Plan; and pre-installed copies of iWork®, Logic® Express 9, Final Cut® Express 4 and Aperture® 3.

*EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit http://www.epeat.net.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing 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.

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Novell Releases SUSE Gallery for Publishing and Sharing Linux-based Appliances

- SUSE Gallery provides a storefront for end users to access more than 415,000 appliances - SUSE Appliance Program Celebrates First Anniversary with more than 82,000 users and nearly 3 million downloads - Novell launches 'Dister' awards with $20,000 in prizes to drive innovation in appliance development

WALTHAM, Mass., July 27 -- Novell today released SUSE® Gallery(TM), a new online showcase for registered SUSE® Studio users to publish their appliances and cloud-based applications. With SUSE Gallery, end users can browse published appliances for the solution to their particular commercial or personal need, and then download the appliance free of charge. With an appliance, the end user avoids the typical installation and configuration headaches that come with many traditional software applications. For independent software vendors (ISVs) and other software developers, SUSE Gallery represents an opportunity to broaden the exposure of their application and reach an entirely new audience.

"A year after its debut, the SUSE Appliance Program has helped ISVs simplify distribution and deployment of their applications, get to market faster and reduce support costs for themselves and their customers," said Parag Patel, vice president, Global Strategic Alliances, VMware. "SUSE Gallery is another step forward in helping software vendors accelerate their customers' evolution to a virtualized data center as they progress on the journey to cloud computing."

SUSE Gallery is the latest addition to the SUSE Appliance Program, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary today. The SUSE Appliance Program is a comprehensive business and technology program that helps ISVs simplify appliance creation, reduce development and support costs, and extend applications to the cloud. A key technology component of the SUSE Appliance Program is SUSE Studio, the industry's most successful web-based appliance creation tool with more than 82,000 registered users worldwide. The Program also includes the SUSE Appliance Toolkit, which enables ISVs and enterprises to build, manage and update appliances regardless of location.

SUSE Gallery

SUSE Gallery offers a free, web-based venue for ISVs and other users to publish and market their appliances.  ISVs, corporate developers and enthusiasts can now share, promote, collaborate and freely exchange their appliances with others.  Novell will not charge developers for putting their appliances in SUSE Gallery, nor will Novell charge end users for downloading appliances.  SUSE Gallery provides a friction-free venue for the exchange of ideas, innovation and best practices across all sectors of the software industry.

Serving as a central repository of appliances, SUSE Gallery targets developers and other users searching for commercial and community-oriented appliances. Appliance templates and tailored operating system images can also be published, facilitating reuse that further accelerates appliance development. Each published appliance will have a dedicated web page with a unique URL, making it possible for software vendors to conduct targeted marketing and sales campaigns and track results.

To celebrate the launch of SUSE Gallery, Novell is also announcing the First Annual "Dister" Awards, a SUSE Studio award contest that will run from July 27 to September 30, 2010. Novell is looking for inventive minds to build the most innovative software appliances in two categories: "Community Use" and "Commercial Use". After Novell narrows the field to a list of finalists, a panel of industry-leading judges will then select and award each of the two winners a $10,000 grand prize. For more information, click here.

"The SUSE Appliance Program has enabled us to simplify appliance creation, reduce development and support costs, and enter new markets," said Paul A. Scripko, vice president, Business Development at ROC Software Systems, provider of enterprise output management and job scheduling solutions. "With SUSE Gallery, the process becomes even easier. Now we can build and market a fully-supported appliance all with one easy-to-use interface."

SUSE Appliance Program Celebrates First Anniversary

Novell launched the SUSE Appliance Program in 2009 as a key component of its strategy to lead the rapidly emerging intelligent workload management market.  As enterprises develop their business and technical strategies to leverage virtualization and cloud computing, software appliances will become the leading form factor to move applications across different environments.  The SUSE Appliance Program was conceived to enable both ISVs and enterprises to leverage appliances.

Software appliances - pre-configured combinations of an application, middleware and operating system, integrated into a single image and tailored to run on industry-standard platforms - offer new possibilities for efficient and cost-effective software application deployment. As a result, IDC forecasts the software appliance market to grow to $1.18 billion by 2012. (1)

"With software appliances, ISVs now have the opportunity to simplify the packaging of their solutions for multiple environments, allowing them to test, deploy and scale their offerings to their customers' specific needs," said Brett Waldman, senior research analyst, Software Appliances and Virtualization at IDC. "In effect, software appliances present a significant market opportunity, making it possible to 'mass customize' application delivery and furnish a fully-integrated solution faster and more efficiently than before."

During its first year, the SUSE Appliance Program met a number of key milestones, including:

  --  Significant ISV and enterprise support: Since its July 2009 release,
      the web-based appliance-building tool SUSE Studio has built more than
      415,000 appliances and gained more than 82,000 registered users
      worldwide. Novell has also experienced widespread support for the SUSE
      Appliance Program from leading ISVs and technology providers including
      Adaris Technologies, Black Diamond Software, Codice Software,
      Commvault, Extis GMBH, Four J's Development Tools, GroundWork Open
      Source, HP, IBM, Infobright, Ingres, ISD, Lymeware, Messaging
      Architects, Mindtouch, REDE, ROC Software Systems, SAP AG, SEP, Sonoa
      Systems, VMware and Zmanda.
  --  Broad collaboration with VMware: VMware and Novell announced an
      expansion to their strategic partnership with an original equipment
      manufacturer (OEM) agreement through which VMware will distribute and
      support the SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating system. Under the
      agreement, VMware also intends to standardize its virtual
      appliance-based product offerings on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
  --  IBM delivers Linux-based software appliances: Novell announced that
      IBM is delivering a portfolio of software appliances across IBM
      brands. Leveraging the SUSE Appliance Program from Novell, this
      broad-based initiative enables IBM to deliver "plug and play"
      appliances that substantially lower the cost and complexity of
      deploying applications for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
      and helps ISVs significantly expand their routes to market.
  --  Product innovation: Novell announced the availability of the SUSE
      Appliance Toolkit, a suite of tools designed to make building,
      configuring, testing and updating appliances fast and easy. Developers
      can choose to build their appliances on either SUSE Linux Enterprise
      or openSUSE®.
  --  Industry accolades: SUSE Studio won the 2010 American Business Award
      for Best New Product or Service - Computer Hardware or Services,
      eWeek's 2009 Enterprise IT Product of the Year and was a 2010 SIIA
      CODiE Awards finalist.

"In the last 12 months, customer and partner interest in the SUSE Appliance Program and uptake have far exceeded our expectations," said Markus Rex, senior vice president and general manager of Open Platform Solutions at Novell. "The addition of SUSE Gallery further extends the solutions Novell already offers for the intelligent workload management market, and makes the SUSE Appliance Program the only solution that takes an ISV from appliance development to appliance market in a few simple steps, making it even easier to address new market opportunities. Through our unique combination of technology, support and go-to-market capabilities, our ISV partners gain the assistance they need to increase their customer satisfaction and grow revenues faster than ever."

Availability

SUSE Gallery is available now at http://www.susegallery.com or in the browse feature of SUSE Studio Online. For more information on the SUSE Appliance Program, visit http://www.novell.com/appliances.

About Novell

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

Novell, Mono and SUSE are registered trademarks and PartnerNet is a registered service mark of Novell Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. VMware is a registered trademark and/or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) "Worldwide Software Appliance 2008-2012 Forecast: A Workload Analysis" IDC #213783, August 2008

Source: Novell, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Charlotte Betterley of Novell,  +1-781-464-8059,
cbetterley@novell.com; or Erica Burns, PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900,
novell@pancomm.com, for Novell

Web Site:  http://www.novell.com/

Transformers(TM): War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack Available Now for Fans Around the World

New Downloadable Content Extends Multiplayer Gameplay in this Summer's Definitive Action Shooter

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27 -- The legendary battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS rages on as Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced today that the Transformers(TM): War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack is available now for download on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  Based on Hasbro's iconic TRANSFORMERS brand, the downloadable content pack will include five distinct playable TRANSFORMERS characters and four all-new maps for online multiplayer game modes.

"The fans have spoken and the response to Transformers: War for Cybertron has been colossal," said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing, Inc.  "Our number one goal since the launch of the game has been to support the rapidly-growing online community, and we recognize the need for these characters and maps to continue the blistering multiplayer gameplay they have come to know and love."

The additional TRANSFORMERS characters entering the pack include SCATTERSHOT, ONSLAUGHT, SHOCKWAVE, DEMOLISHOR and JAZZ.  Players have access to all five characters in the game's adrenaline-pumping, four-player co-op Escalation mode, and will be able to select their chassis to create their own TRANSFORMERS character in competitive multiplayer.

Additionally, four brand new multiplayer maps extend the diverse set of battlefields on which players can battle with or against their friends online. District and Forsaken allow fans to team up in all-new environments in Escalation mode, while Havok and Fortress deliver more frenetic gameplay in competitive multiplayer modes.

The Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack is currently available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and in the PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system for $9.99.

Transformers: War for Cybertron is rated "T" (Teen - Violence) by the ESRB.  For more information on the game, visit http://www.TransformersGame.com.

About HASBRO

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com/. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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.

HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2010 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Game © 2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kelvin Liu, Publicist of Activision, Inc., +1-310-255-2213,
kelvin.liu@activision.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

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

Animoto Introduces New Video Styles Exclusive to Pro Users and Announces Monthly Pro Subscriptions

NEW YORK, July 27 -- Leading video creation platform Animoto (http://animoto.com/) today introduced its first collection of video styles exclusive to professional users, and launched a monthly subscription option for its business product, Animoto Pro.  Comprised of four graceful new video styles, the "Elegance" collection gives Pro users the ability to create simpler, slower-paced videos with the same industry-leading production quality that Animoto fans have come to expect. The four new Elegance styles introduced today are the first of a series of styles that will be released over the next two months, all designed to give pro users more options for creating the perfect video for any occasion.

In addition to the Pro-only Elegance styles, Animoto is releasing a simple video style, Simplicity, that is available to all users at no cost. Both Elegance and Simplicity styles feature more conservative motion design than traditional Animoto videos, making them ideal for occasions that favor a more toned-down video production. From weddings and baby photos to nature and landscapes, these new styles let photographers showcase their images like never before.

"My wedding clients have very diverse tastes, and the new Elegance styles from Animoto provide even more options to create something that will resonate with every bride and groom," said Kevin Kubota, award-winning wedding photographer and president and owner of Kubota PhotoDesign. "Now, I can really diversify my video creations depending on the mood and the style of the images. It's another layer of simple loveliness from Animoto."

"We're working hard to give businesses and photographers the most powerful tool for fast, easy, and customized professional video creation," said Brad Jefferson, CEO and co-founder of Animoto. "The launch of the Elegance collection is built on nearly two years worth of professional photographer feedback, and it demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the needs and success of our pro users."

In addition to the new simpler video styles, Animoto is also announcing a monthly subscription option for Animoto Pro. With the introduction of monthly pricing, Animoto Pro subscriptions are now available for $39 per month or $249 per year. Animoto Pro subscriptions allow users to create an unlimited number of unbranded, full-length, high-resolution videos. The Elegance style collection is included in the Pro subscription at no extra cost, while the new Simplicity style is available to all users at no extra cost.

The Elegance collection is built on Animoto's powerful video creation engine, which means that it brings the same ease and simplicity to high-end video production. The heart of Animoto is its Cinematic Artificial Intelligence(TM) technology that thinks like an actual director and editor, using the same sophisticated post-production skills and techniques that are used in television and film. The technology takes into account every nuance of a song: the genre, structure, energy, rhythm, instrumentation, and vocals. Videos are produced in widescreen format and can be emailed, embedded on any website, shared via social network and mobile device, or downloaded in DVD-quality formats for display on computers, televisions, and even large projection screens.

For more information about Animoto's Elegance Collection please visit: http://animoto.com/photography/elegance

Animoto recently won Professional Photographer Magazine's 2010 Hot One Award for Best Slideshow / Presentation.

About Animoto

The founders of Animoto Productions include veterans of the entertainment industry who share a passion for helping people better share their stories and express themselves through online media by innovating technologies in the field of video production. Animoto Productions, founded in August 2006, is based in New York City with an office in San Francisco. Visit http://animoto.com/.

Animoto, Animoto Productions and Cinematic Artificial Intelligence are registered trademarks of Animoto Inc. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Animoto
   

CONTACT:  Katie Carlson of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400,
Katie@atomicpr.com, for Animoto

Web Site:  http://animoto.com/

Actel Announces New FlashPro4 Programmer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 27 -- Actel Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTL) today announced FlashPro4, the newest hardware programmer supporting Actel's flash FPGAs: the IGLOO® series and ProASIC®3 series (including RT ProASIC3), SmartFusion(TM) and Actel Fusion® families. FlashPro4 also supports FPGA embedded software program and debug managed by Actel's SoftConsole Integrated Design Environment (IDE) for embedded processors.

FlashPro4 offers high performance communication through the use of USB 2.0 and is high-speed compliant for full use of the 480 Mbps bandwidth. For IGLOO nano 1.2 V core FPGAs, 1.2 V programming is supported.

"FlashPro4 provides our flash FPGA customers with the latest hardware technology for performing both hardware design implementation and software program implementation for embedded processor designs," said Wendy Lockhart, senior manager, design solutions, Actel. "In addition, it provides a common approach for facilitating FPGA debug for tools such as Synopsys® Identify® RTL debugger and Actel's on-chip debug, plus SoftConsole, Actel's embedded software IDE. It is also low enough in cost that our customers can include it with their end systems, so their customers and support personnel can readily perform in-system programming updates in the field."

  Key Features
  --  Provides programming for hardware design for all current Actel flash
      FPGAs and embedded software design and debug for embedded ARM®
      Cortex(TM)-M3, Cortex-M1,  8051s, and future embedded processor
      designs.
  --  Common interface for hardware and software debug for Synopsys
      Identify, Actel on-chip debug, and Actel SoftConsole embedded software
      IDE
  --  Low cost in-system programming (ISP) hardware for a single FPGA or
      chain of Actel flash FPGAs
  --  Supports 1.2 V programming for Actel IGLOO nano 1.2 V core FPGAs
  --  Replaces and is fully backward compatible with the previous FlashPro3
      programmer

  Pricing and Availability

Actel's FlashPro4 programmer is now available for US $49. The part number is FLASHPRO4. The kit includes a USB cable, a ribbon cable with 10-pin JTAG connector, and a quickstart card.

The FlashPro software is available for free, either standalone or as part of all Actel Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) versions.

About Actel

Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com.

Actel, Actel Fusion, IGLOO, Libero, Pigeon Point, ProASIC, SmartFusion and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Actel Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Ivanya Terrazas of Actel Corporation, +1-650-318-7570,
ivanya.terrazas@actel.com

Web Site:  http://www.actel.com/

HYCOR Biomedical Announces New Branding Initiative

Innovative Social Media Event Launching HYCOR You Tube Channel To Debut at AACC Clinical Lab Expo

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 27 -- HYCOR Biomedical, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of in vitro diagnostic products for the global allergy, autoimmune and urinalysis markets used in clinical laboratories throughout the world, today announced the launch of a new branding initiative with the launch of a HYCOR You Tube Channel as part of its continuing transformation to a broad diagnostics company. This and other initiatives will debut at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry Clinical Lab Expo July 27 - 29.

"We continue to build on the historical core strengths of high quality, cost effective lab based solutions that HYCOR was built upon as we lead the company forward to an exciting future," said Dick Aderman, CEO of HYCOR.  "Since gaining control of our destiny by becoming an independent organization just a few months ago we are creating a revitalized organization with our partners at Linden that is more energized, collaborative, and better focused to develop new products and new applications in the allergy and autoimmune sectors for our global customers.  The innovative social media event planned for this meeting represents a symbolic break from our past and highlights the exciting opportunities ahead of us."

The launch of the HYCOR You Tube Channel will occur at the HYCOR Booth #4200 and will feature a number of industry professionals discussing current topics, including changes in the clinical laboratory, personalized medicine, diagnostics and the role of social media as a means of real time medical communication presented by eFuturist and author Douglas Goldstein.

In addition, live and pre-recorded guest interviews with participants from the clinical laboratory, corporations, the media and patients will be featured and posted to the HYCOR You Tube Channel from the Expo.

"The goal of our program and the new HYCOR You Tube Channel is to attract new business partners, create collaborations and enhance our dialogue with the industry," said Richard Hockins, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for HYCOR.  "We currently do business with the top reference and hospital labs and also distributors around the globe. Based on this track record, we believe we can expand our market share rapidly with the use of new media. Our AACC event will allow the market to experience the new HYCOR and see us as a dynamically changing organization taking a proactive approach to product development and the awareness of the HYCOR brand."

About HYCOR Biomedical, Inc.

Founded in 1981 and based in Garden Grove, California, HYCOR is a global manufacturer and marketer of in vitro diagnostics products. A series of acquisitions since its founding have expanded the company's presence into urinalysis, allergy and autoimmune products used in clinical laboratories, hospitals and doctors' offices worldwide. Among its products, HYCOR markets the HYTEC(TM), KOVA® and AUTOSTAT(TM) brands. The company is focused on delivering products that provide the highest value to clinicians through innovation, reliability and customer service.  For more information, please visit http://www.hycorbiomedical.com.

  Contact: Chris Tofalli
  Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC
  914-834-4334

Source: HYCOR Biomedical, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Chris Tofalli, Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC for HYCOR
Biomedical, Inc., +1-914-834-4334

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

AT&T Announces New Managed Security Features

New Customer Portal and Next Generation of DDoS Protection Now Available

DALLAS, July 27 -- Building on its position as a leader in managed security, AT&T*, a leader in managed cloud based security, today has announced two separate enhancements to its suite of cloud-based security services - the launch of AT&T Security Center, a new Web-based security administration tool that is accessible via the AT&T BusinessDirect® Portal, as well as enhancements to AT&T Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense protection.

For customers with AT&T security services, the company is now providing a new interactive tool called the AT&T Security Center portal, which is accessible via AT&T BusinessDirect®, an award-winning portal interface that enables customers to perform a multitude of network management and administrative tasks, quickly and better protected:

  --  Centralization of security tools for Network-Based Firewall
      self-servicing, Premises-Based Firewall, Intrusion Detection, AT&T
      Threat Management Suite of tools (AIP, DDoS, PIP, MIP), Security Event
      and Threat Management, End-Point Security, Web Security Services and
      Token Authentication.
  --  New interactive security reporting for Network-Based Firewall
      self-servicing, Premises-Based Firewall and Managed Intrusion
      Detection, with additional reporting options planned to be rolled out
      in a phased approach.
  --  Access to security resources and tools such as device policy change
      requests, AT&T Security Product information, AT&T CSO Security Insight
      microsite, AT&T Tech Channel videos, internet traffic watch (Flood),
      IP address lookup tool and access to the latest security advisories
      with tips for customers to keep current on the latest security
      vulnerabilities.

AT&T also is announcing implementation of the next generation of DDoS mitigation hardware from Arbor Networks® within its network-based security infrastructure. This new fully managed security platform includes a range of capabilities to help mitigate the latest attacks:

  --  Blocking of known malicious hosts and application layer exploits;
      defense against Web-based threats and botnets; and protection of VoIP
      services and critical infrastructure.
  --  24x7 "peace time" pro-active monitoring of customer traffic with
      learned traffic data fed back into customers' traffic profiles, which
      can be leveraged to help protect against future attacks.
  --  Up to 40 Gbps surgical mitigation that automatically identifies and
      removes only attack traffic without interrupting flow of legitimate
      business traffic.

"These new enhancements and tools demonstrate our ongoing commitment to investing, innovating and leading in managed cyber security services," said Bill O'Hern, Assistant Vice President, Technology Security, AT&T Business Solutions. "Our team of security professionals help protect our customers' critical infrastructure by offering new services like AT&T Security Center, where customers can find security reporting and protection tools, as well as educational materials, all in one centralized location."

AT&T delivers a suite of security, business continuity and Consulting services to help assess vulnerabilities, protect infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities and events on customer premises and in the network cloud. More information on AT&T's managed security offerings can be found at http://www.att.com/security.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, for
AT&T; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, +1-908-234-6067, wyles@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

blinkx Partners With BBC World News to Expand News Coverage From Around the Globe

Latest international news, entertainment and technology content available on http://www.blinkx.com

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 -- blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today announced a partnership with BBC World News, http://www.bbcworldnews.com, the BBC's international 24-hour news and information channel. BBC World News content will now be available and fully searchable on http://www.blinkx.com for all users outside of the United Kingdom. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx will place advertising against this premium content and share resulting revenue with BBC World News.

BBC World News is part of the world's largest newsgathering operation, delivering a diverse mix of authoritative international news, sports, weather, business, current affairs and documentary programming in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. As the heart of the BBC's commitment to global broadcasting and an integral member of BBC Global News, BBC World News delivers impartial, in-depth analysis of breaking news, as well as looking at the stories behind the news--not just what is happening, but why.

"BBC World News is an award-winning international news and current affairs channel--we're thrilled to be able to provide this caliber of current events coverage and analysis to our global audience," said Suranga Chandratillake, founder and CEO, blinkx. "This partnership will add a rich array of news reports to our index, as well as high quality entertainment and technology programming, so we can offer blinkx users access to the best video content on the Web."

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

About blinkx

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

About BBC World News

British Broadcasting (BBC) is the largest broadcasting organization in the world, delivering news coverage and analysis through radio, television, and online. BBC World News is owned and operated by BBC World Ltd, a member of the BBC's commercial group of companies and is at the heart of the BBC's commitment to global broadcasting. As an integral member of BBC Global News, sitting alongside BBC World Service radio, BBC World News delivers impartial, in-depth analysis of breaking news, as well as looking at the stories behind the news - not just what is happening, but why. For more information please visit, http://www.bbcworldnews.com or http://www.bbc.co.uk.

Source: blinkx
   

CONTACT:  Tim Turpin of Sparkpr, +1-415-321-1894, tim.turpin@sparkpr.com,
for blinkx; or NOMAD and Broker, Charles Lytle or Christopher Wren, both of
Citigroup Global Markets Ltd, for blinkx plc, +44 (0)207 986 9756

Web Site:  http://www.blinkx.com/

PepsiCo Goes Innovation Hunting With 20 Tech, Media Start-Ups During Two-Day PepsiCo10 Summit

PepsiCo brand and marketing teams to select partners for pilot activation programs from among 20 presenting entrepreneurs

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 27 -- PepsiCo today called on 20 promising start-ups in technology, media and communications to present at the inaugural PepisCo10 Summit, the second phase of the company's new innovation incubator program and a gathering of PepsiCo brand and marketing teams, agency partners and venture capitalists. The 20 presenting entrepreneurs are vying to earn a spot as one of the PepsiCo10, to be matched with industry mentors and to activate pilot programs with PepsiCo brands. For more information on PepsiCo10, visit http://pepsico.presslift.com/pepsico10summit.

Among the top start-ups are several connected TV technologies, a popular trend in media convergence; mobile couponing solutions, a still mostly unrealized consumer engagement point for consumer packaged goods companies and retailers; and niche social networking platforms that bring consumers together around common interests like music and sports.

"The top 20 PepsiCo10 finalists are incredibly talented and creative--an energizing source of outside innovation that we welcome into our organization," said Seth Kaufman, Director of Media Strategy and Investment for PepsiCo North America Beverages. "We look forward to hearing their proposals and partnering with them to inspire new approaches and opportunities to engage our consumers and retail partners."

Entrepreneurs were asked to focus PepsiCo10 submissions on one of four innovation segments: social media, mobile marketing, place-based and retail experiential marketing, or digital video or gaming.  In addition to presentations from five of the 20 finalists in each of the four categories, Summit attendees will hear from category visionaries:

  --  Linda Boff, Global Director, Marketing Communications and Digital, GE
      (social media)
  --  Michael Becker, Managing Director, North America, MMA (mobile
      marketing)
  --  Ann Mooney, Founder and CEO of Rising Moon (place-based and retail
      experiential marketing)
  --  Dina Kaplan, CEO, Blip.tv (digital video or gaming)

"Technology and communications is the meeting place for brand experience today," said B. Bonin Bough, Director of Digital and Social Media for PepsiCo, "and that is why we created the PepsiCo10--to help foster ideas at that nexus. For our company, social and digital media is a growing business driver, and it is important for us to constantly seek out new partners and opportunities in the space."

The 20 presenting finalists were selected from nearly 500 online submissions and will present at the two-day PepsiCo10 Summit where PepsiCo brand and marketing teams will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites. Up to 10 start-ups will be named the inaugural PepsiCo10. These organizations will have the opportunity to execute a pilot project with one of the elite PepsiCo brand teams.

PepsiCo is partnering on the program with global venture capital firm Highland Capital Partners and premiere social media publication Mashable and is connecting selected entrepreneurs with other business partners, including OMD Ignition Factory, TracyLocke, dmg :: events and Weber Shandwick.

"The new innovation paradigm is increasingly looking for cross collaboration and novel approaches and partnership models for accelerating the growth of innovative companies," added Michael Gaiss, Senior Vice President with Highland Capital Partners.  "The quality of applicants for the PepsiCo10 has been a true testament to the passion and commitment to entrepreneurship that continues to drive innovation across the globe."

  The top 20 finalists for the PepsiCo10 include:

  Social Media & Marketing
  BreakoutBand
  FanFeedr
  Pixable
  RealGifts, Inc.
  Tongal

  Mobile Marketing
  Evil Genius Designs
  MotiveCast
  MyCypher
  WeReward
  Zazu

  Place-Based and Retail Experiential Marketing
  AisleBuyer
  MobeStream
  PushPins
  ScanBuy
  TableTop Media

  Digital Video and Gaming
  Affine Systems
  BizGreet
  i.TV
  Miso
  Spot411

  About PepsiCo

PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that each generates more than $1 billion in annual retail sales.  Our main businesses - Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana and Gatorade - also make hundreds of other nourishing, tasty foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in more than 200 countries.  With annualized revenues of nearly $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth, called Performance with Purpose.  By dedicating ourselves to offering a broad array of choices for healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, PepsiCo balances strong financial returns with giving back to our communities worldwide.  In recognition of its continued sustainability efforts, PepsiCo was named for the third time to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the fourth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.

About Highland Capital Partners

Highland Capital Partners was founded with the mission of helping great people build great companies. For over twenty years, the firm has taken a sector-focused approach to investing in exceptional healthcare, internet & digital media and technology companies. With $3 billion of committed capital and offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, Shanghai and Geneva, Highland has invested in and worked to create such firms as Ask Jeeves, Avid Technology, CheckFree, Conor Medsystems, lululemon athletica, Lycos, MapQuest, Navic Networks, New York Times Digital, Ocular Networks, P.A. Semi, Quattro Wireless, Quigo, Staples.com, Starent Networks, Sybase, Telica and VistaPrint. For more information, visit Highland's web site at http://www.hcp.com.

About Mashable

Founded in 2005, Mashable is the top source for news in social and digital media, technology and web culture. With more than 25 million monthly pageviews, Mashable is the most prolific news site reporting breaking web news, providing analysis of trends, reviewing new Web sites and services, and offering social media resources and guides. Mashable's audience includes early adopters, social media enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, influencers, brands and corporations, marketing, PR and advertising agencies, Web 2.0 aficionados and technology journalists. Mashable is also popular with bloggers, Twitter and Facebook users -- an increasingly influential demographic.

  Additional PepsiCo10 Partners
  http://www.omd.com/http://www.tracylocke.com/http://www.dmgevents.com/http://www.webershandwick.com/

Source: PepsiCo
   

CONTACT:  Amy Juaristi of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8252,
ajuaristi@webershandwick.com, for PepsiCo

Web Site:  http://www.pepsico.com/

Ask.com Unveils New Site Focused on Answering Questions

Hybrid of search technology and human response delivers the most comprehensive Q&A offering on the Web

OAKLAND, Calif., July 27 -- Ask.com, the number one brand for questions and answers online and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), today launched a new version of Ask.com squarely focused on answering questions.  The new site is the first step in a multi-pronged strategy to deliver users answers - not just links - to all of their questions, whether from content already published across the Web, or from previously unpublished knowledge shared by any of the millions of Ask.com users.  For the first time, Ask will combine its proprietary search technology, specifically tailored to extract questions and answers from Web content, with the ability to draw on the Ask.com community to address questions for which no published answers exist.

"Ask's heritage has always been about answering  questions - in fact, more people associate Ask with answering questions than any other brand in the world," said Doug Leeds, President, Ask.com, US.  "As users continue to embrace the social Web, now is the perfect time to extend Ask's technology beyond finding pages that have answers to finding people who do as well.  With 87 million monthly users and more than a decade of Q&A experience, Ask.com is uniquely positioned to answer the long tail of questions that are impossible for search engines alone to address."

Initially available in beta by invitation only, the new Ask.com will feature an updated look and feel while integrating technology and community on the back-end to deliver a Q&A experience unlike any other site available today.  Subjective and complex questions that stymie traditional search engines because they require human understanding and insight can now be posed to the Ask user community; proprietary Q&A matching technology ensures questions are routed to the appropriate people based on interests and expertise.  For every question, Ask will deliver the best possible answer from a robust data pool of Web content and Ask member responses.

"As the Web becomes more conversational in nature, consumer expectations and the Web's ability to meet those expectations are changing rapidly.  It has become natural for people to ask questions and receive answers online, and algorithmic search alone can only take that proposition so far," said Allen Weiner, Research VP, Media Industry, Gartner Research.  "There is a huge market opportunity for companies who can get this right."

  Features of the new Ask.com include:

  --  Proprietary semantic search technologies: Finds the most relevant,
      quality answers across the Web, and displays them at the top of the
      page. No click-throughs required.
  --  The largest Q&A database on the Web: More than 500 million questions
      and answers indexed, and the ability to quickly extract Q&A pairs from
      hundreds of thousands of sources.
  --  Ask.com community: Leverages proprietary search categorization to
      route questions and solicit high-quality answers from community
      members based on their interests and areas of knowledge.
  --  New user interface: Improved UI makes it easy to ask and answer
      questions, highlights advancing and trending questions from the Ask
      community throughout the site.

"At Ask, millions of people ask us a question every single day - and the percentage of questions we get asked is four times greater than that of other search engines," said Scott Garell, President, Ask Networks.  "The evolution of our search technology, the rapid growth of the social Web and the shift in consumer search behavior are propelling Ask to the forefront of what we believe will be a multi-billion dollar Q&A category."

To request a beta invite to Ask's new community, visit: http://www.ask.com/invite

About Ask.com

Ask.com is the number one brand for questions and answers online and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI).  The Ask Network of sites is the 6th largest Internet property in the U.S., with more than 87 million domestic unique monthly users, according to June 2010 comScore data. Ask.com also syndicates its search technology and advertising solutions to a network of affiliate partners.

Source: Ask.com
   

CONTACT:  Valerie Combs, VP, Communications, Ask.com, +1-510-985-7795,
valerie.combs@ask.com

Web Site:  http://www.ask.com/

AT&T Extends Security Consulting Service With New Certification Program

AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program Helps Organizations Meet Regulatory, Business Compliance Requirements

DALLAS, July 27 -- AT&T*, a leader in managed cloud based security, today announced the availability of the AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program, designed to assess an enterprise's information security program or critical business components and certify that they meet industry standards.

Completion of the AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program requires compliance with open and published standards taken directly from regulatory requirements and industry standards. These standards are generally accepted in the industry, and AT&T openly shares the standards and assessment techniques with customers.

"Successful business leaders know a critical step in growing strong and long-lasting customer relationships is building trust," said Todd Waskelis, Vice President, Security Consulting Services, AT&T Consulting Solutions. "With the AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program, an enterprise can now communicate through a credible and impartial third party like AT&T the many important steps they've taken to protect their critical infrastructure and their customers' private data."

The AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program process includes two key phases:

  --  The assessment phase consists of a detailed analysis of a business'
      networks and data flow. Typically, this phase is performed through
      documentation reviews, interviews and technical analysis.
  --  Once a business or organization has successfully achieved compliance
      with the selected standards, it is certified for a period of one year,
      renewable annually. Once certified, businesses can generate reports
      for auditors, regulators and other parties and also secure access to
      the full Certification Assessment Report, which details all
      regulations and standards that are evaluated, along with all findings.

Failure to meet compliance requirements can result in increased audits, penalties, transaction costs and lower revenues for an enterprise. The AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program offers a single-service approach to assess the security posture of a business. The certification program also provides impartial third-party credibility for organizations that want to communicate that their information security program follows best practices.

"We were pleased with the thorough review of our processes and procedures by the very knowledgeable consultants at AT&T," said Valerie Riley, spokesperson Info Tech, Inc., an AT&T customer. "The meticulous work of the AT&T Security Consulting and risk management team is the real value behind the certification."

AT&T delivers a suite of security, business continuity and Consulting services to help assess vulnerabilities, protect infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities and events on customer premises and in the network cloud. AT&T SureSeal(SM) Security Certified Program is part of an exciting and growing portfolio of security consulting and risk management services from AT&T. More information on AT&T's security consulting offerings can be found at http://www.corp.att.com/consulting/security/.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Melissa Mirabile, Office, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us,
for AT&T; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, Office, +1-908-234-6067, wyles@att.com

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Guitar Hero® Continues to Break New Ground with Exclusive Tracks Re-Recorded Specifically for Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock

On-Disc Set List Expands with 22 Rockin' New Tracks

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27 -- The must-have, quintessential rock music collection keeps getting better as Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announces two exclusive re-records and a host of new shreddable tracks for Guitar Hero®: Warriors of Rock.  Singers, songwriters and rock legends Alice Cooper and The Runaways went back into the studio to re-record "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Cherry Bomb," respectively, for fans to rock out to when the game releases this September.

"I AM a Warrior of Rock!  Younger fans getting exposed to true classic rock songs is one of my personal crusades," said Alice Cooper.  "The new audience listening to the classic songs of today, like 'No More Mr. Nice Guy,' will hopefully be inspired to write the classic songs of tomorrow."

In addition to the exclusive re-recorded classics, Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock continues to get back to it's rockin' heritage with yet another 20 tracks picked specifically for their killer riffs and intense solos.  These tracks will join the previously announced songs for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock - the largest on-disc set list ever in a Guitar Hero game - and include:

  --  Alice Cooper - "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
  --  Alter Bridge - "Ties That Bind"
  --  Atreyu - "Ravenous"
  --  Bad Brains - "Re-Ignition (Live)"
  --  Blue Oyster Cult - "Burning For You"
  --  Bush - "Machinehead"
  --  Deep Purple - "Burn"
  --  Edgar Winter - "Free Ride"
  --  Five Finger Death Punch - "Hard To See"
  --  George Thorogood and The Destroyers - "Move It On Over (Live)"
  --  Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Call Me The Breeze (Live)"
  --  Pantera - "I'm Broken"
  --  Poison - "Unskinny Bop"
  --  The Ramones - "Theme From Spiderman"
  --  Rise Against - "Savior"
  --  The Runaways - "Cherry Bomb"
  --  Steve Vai - "Speeding"
  --  Strung Out - "Calling"
  --  Styx - "Renegade"
  --  Sum 41 - "Motivation"
  --  Them Crooked Vultures - "Scumbag Blues"
  --  The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army"

In Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll.  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 rated "T" (Teen - Lyrics, Mild Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes) by the ESRB.  For more information about Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, please visit GuitarHero.com.

To view a video of the latest songs revealed for Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, please visit http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000529111.

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 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

MedClean Technologies Sponsors The IMWTA and Launches Virtual Portal for Membership @IMWTA.com

Barnett Medical Services Forms National Network for Independent Medical Waste Transporters (IMWTA) Enabling Members to Compete More effectively For Market Share of the Multi-Billion Dollar Medical Waste Industry MedClean Technologies Launches IMWTA.com And Becomes The Preferred On-Site Medical Waste Disposal And Document Destruction Technology Vendor Available To IMWTA Members

BETHEL, Conn., July 27 -- MedClean Technologies  (BULLETIN BOARD: MCLN) , the leading provider of on-site technology for the treatment and disposal of medical waste and the destruction of confidential documents and related media, today announced its support for The IMWTA with the launch of IMWTA.com, an online portal to complement Barnett Medical Services' recent formation of the Independent Medical Waste Transporters Association (IMWTA) designed to provide members significant exposure and resources to compete nationally. Barnett Medical is the leading independently owned and operated provider of medical supplies and waste removal services in Northern California since 1961.

The IMWTA enables Barnett to align with other Independent Medical Waste Transporters to bid on national contracts that will provide significant cost-reductions to medical waste generators throughout the Unites States.

"Through the online portal, IMWTA.com, members will have the ability to participate in bidding and servicing national contracts, receive national recognition for these services, coordinate events and educational sessions, and receive optimal pricing on products offered to the association as a whole," commented Brett Espicha, President and CEO, Barnett Medical Services. "MedClean Technologies, as the preferred on-site medical waste disposal and document destruction technology vendor available to our member transporters, has developed the IMWTA.com portal for our members' benefits.  Not only does the alliance with MedClean Technologies immediately open the door for IMWTA Members to rapidly expand their current business model and extend their service offering through technology, but we now have an online meeting place to more effectively gain market share of the multi-billion dollar medical waste industry. We are excited to have the ability to form such a national alliance and compete against our nation's largest medical waste transporters while providing our fellow independent transporters with IMWTA.com."

Mr. Espicha continued, "By the end of 2010, we anticipate having more than 200 Independent Medical Waste Transporter Members on IMWTA.com, covering the entire U.S. collectively involved in the transporting of over $500 million in medical waste annually.  IMWTA.com will offer online access to regional and national Requests for Proposal (RFPs), national bidding and contracting support, and additional infrastructure and services enabling networked transporters to compete as one organization across the nation."  The value of this association and our online portal is clearly demonstrated through our alliance with MedClean Technologies, who continues to show support for our efforts to align with independent medical waste transporters to provide significant cost-reductions to our nation's healthcare institutions, enhance green initiatives, and provide alternative solutions to addressing medical waste."

About Barnett Medical

Since 1961 Barnett has been supplying doctors, doctors' groups & associations, dentists, schools, clinics, laboratories and government agencies with pharmaceuticals, medical & surgical supplies, record storage, retrieval and destruction.

Medical Waste Disposal Service - Barnett is one of the first companies in the Bay Area providing Medical Waste Disposal Service since 1990.

For more information on Barnett Medical Services please visit http://www.barnettmedservices.com.

About IMWTA and IMWTA.com

Formed in 2010 by Barnett Medical Services, the IMWTA.com or Independent Medical Waste Transporters Association was created based upon a primary mission to create a consortium of medical waste transporters, forming a national alliance, with the ability to compete on national contracts; and enable our nations' hospitals and healthcare facilities to increase savings and cost-reduction opportunities while enhancing their green initiatives.

For more information on the Independent Medical Waste Transporters Association please visit the IMWTA.

About MedClean Technologies, Inc.

MedClean Technologies, Inc. is a provider of innovative technology and services for the onsite treatment and disposal of regulated medical waste. MedClean's flagship MedClean® Series systems are fully integrated, turnkey technology solutions that enable hospitals and other healthcare providers to safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively convert bio-hazardous regulated medical waste into sterile, unrecognizable material suitable for disposal as municipal solid waste. MedClean was founded in 1997 with corporate headquarters, research and development and distribution facilities located in Bethel, Connecticut. Further information on MedClean can be found at http://www.medcleantechnologies.com and in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission found at http://www.sec.gov.

Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "approximate," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including those set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2010, and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement.

  Contact:
  Cameron Donahue
  Hayden IR
  (651) 653-1854

Source: MedClean Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Cameron Donahue of Hayden IR, +1-651-653-1854, for MedClean
Technologies

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

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Launching Facebook & Twitter Pages to Connect with Customers

The Latest Styles, Community Events, Promotions, Store Locations & Charities to be Showcased Online

ARCADIA, Wis., July 27 -- Ashley Furniture HomeStore (http://www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/) announces the concurrent launch of its Facebook and Twitter pages on July 20, 2010, offering consumers a better way to connect with the company online.

Now, customers are able to follow Ashley on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/AshleyHomeStore), while the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/AshleyFurnitureHomeStore) allows visitors to browse the hottest styles in furniture and stay updated on the company's latest promotions, exclusive offers, community events, news, store locations, charities and more.

As part of the launch, Ashley will also be reaching out to the online community in an effort to raise much-needed funds for the City of Hope, a cutting-edge research and treatment facility for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

"Ashley Furniture Industries has raised over $4 million for this wonderful non-profit facility. But there's much more research needed," says Ben Thorud, Senior Vice President. "So we'll be asking our Facebook community to get involved. For every "Like" we receive in the first two months after the launch of our fan page, we'll donate $0.25 to the City of Hope, up to $10,000."

In addition to taking part in the City of Hope charity initiative on Ashley's Facebook page, customers can also learn about the company's other philanthropic and community outreach efforts under the In the Community tab.

For more information about Ashley Furniture HomeStore, visit http://www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/.

About Ashley Furniture HomeStore

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, a top furniture retailer in the United States, delivers quality, affordable furniture to customers at more than 400 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Japan. Ashley Furniture HomeStore is an exclusive provider of furniture from Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States.

  Contact:
  Paulette Rippley
  608-323-3377
  Media Relations
  Ashley Furniture HomeStore
  prippley@ashleyfurniture.com

Source: Ashley Furniture HomeStore
   

CONTACT:  Paulette Rippley, Media Relations, Ashley Furniture HomeStore,
+1-608-323-3377, prippley@ashleyfurniture.com

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

NCP VPN Client for Juniper Systems With Expanded Services

NUREMBERG, Germany, July 27, 2010--

    - New Release of NCP IPsec Clients for Juniper Operating Systems
Available

    The NCP engineering GmbH, leading supplier of integrated
Remote Access VPN solutions announces the release of a new version of the
"NCP Secure Client - Juniper Edition" for Juniper operating systems. After
the successful launch of the VPN Client for ScreenOS, it can now also be used
for Juniper Junos operating systems. A further highlight is the security
quality seal "FIPS Inside" (Federal Information Processing Standard).

    The NCPs Ipsec VPN Client which is available for all Windows
operating systems (32/64 bit) replaces the NetScreen Remote VPN client and
can now also be used in Juniper Junos environments as part of the currently
formed alliance (NYSE: JNPR). The NCP Secure Client Juniper Edition offers
broad service features which have the aim of simplifying the use and reducing
documentation, training and support costs to a minimum. This also means an
increase of "uptime", which is the time where employees can work
productively.

   
    Facts and highlights

    - FIPS Inside is a reliable statement for companies and public
      authorities to the high security level from official authorities. The
      NCP IPsec Client integrates the cryptographic algorithms as of version
      9.23 as per the international FIPS standard. The relevant cryptography
      module is certified according to FIPS 140-2 (certificate #1051).

    - The graphical, intuitive user interface of the VPN Client
      makes external communication easier for the users and reduces the
      normal source of errors.

    - The VPN IPsec Client supports all 64 Bit operating systems
      by Microsoft (Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP) and the Juniper
      operating systems ScreenOS and Junos.

    - Supported by WWAN cards (Wireless Wide Area Networks NDIS
      6.2) for WiMAX, UMTS or GPRS in notebooks under Windows 7.

    Further Information

    - Details of the NCP Secure Client - Juniper Edition can be
found here:
http://www.ncp-e.com/en/about-us/oem-partners/ncp-juniper-cooperation.html

   
    - A Screenshot of the NCP Secure Client - Juniper Edition can
      be found under: http://www.presseportal.de/go2/juniper-screenshot

    - Follow the NCP Blog on http://vpnhaus.ncp-e.com/ or follow
      us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/JuergenVPN)

    About

    Headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, NCP engineering helps IT
network managers secure data transmission in public networks and across the
Internet. Organisations that employ remote access, mobile computing,
teleworking and e-commerce throughout the world rely on NCP for key secure
communications technology including Remote Access, IP-Routing, VPN and
Firewall solutions, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Network Access
Control (NAC). The firm is devoted to avoiding vendor-lock for customers
through regular compatibility testing and full integration with
PKI-Infrastructures, as well as support for two-factor authentication on
end-devices. NCP serves customers through a network of technology, reseller
and VAR, and OEM partners, including WatchGuard, T-Systems, Lancom and
Astaro.

   
    Press Contact:

    NCP engineering GmbH
    Jurgen Hönig
    Telefon: +49-911/99-68-151
    Fax: +49-911/99-68-299
    E-Mail: juergen.hoenig@ncp-e.com
    Twitter: @JuergenVPN

Source: NCP engineering GmbH

Press Contact: NCP engineering GmbH, Jurgen Hönig, Telefon: +49-911/99-68-151, Fax: +49-911/99-68-299, E-Mail: juergen.hoenig@ncp-e.com, Twitter: @JuergenVPN

Coastal Angler Magazine Unveils Fishing and Boating App

Coastal Angler Magazine's smartphone FishOn application instantly delivers up-to-the minute local weather, marine conditions, tides, fishing regulations and other details across the United States and the Bahamas that can affect a day on the water.

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., July 27 -- Anglers across the United States and the Bahamas can now access essential fishing information from the palm of their hand. At the touch of a button, Coastal Angler Magazine's smartphone FishOn application instantly delivers up-to-the minute local weather, marine conditions, tides, fishing regulations and other details that can affect a day on the water.

The GPS-driven, Marvel Mobi powered application, is available on Droid, BlackBerry and soon the iPhone. In addition to fishing forecasts, catch photos, fishing reports, information on conservation, towing, and fishing licenses, the app also contains a fish scale.

An excellent tool to have onboard, FishOn can direct anglers to marine fuel docks, wreck sites, and reefs. It can even help anglers locate the closest tackle shop, as well as provide a Google Maps route to get there.

The Coastal Angler Magazine smartphone FishOn application costs only $4.99 and can be downloaded from http://www.fishonapp.com.

For more information, call 888-800-9794 or visit http://www.CoastalAnglerMagazine.com.

Coastal Angler Magazine is a free monthly fishing, boating and conservation publication, with a circulation of more than 320,000. The magazine is currently available in the Bahamas, Alaska, the East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast and Florida.

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Source: Coastal Angler Magazine
   

CONTACT:  Misti Guertin of Coastal Angler Magazine, +1-772-285-6850,
misti@coastalanglermagazine.com

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

RAB Lighting Offers 'Buy American' Compliant Lighting Fixtures

RAB Lighting is proud to manufacture Outdoor Lighting to comply with the Buy American requirements of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).

NORTHVALE, N.J., July 27 -- RAB Lighting is proud to manufacture Outdoor Lighting to comply with the Buy American requirements of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).

RAB is committed to creating sustainable, long term, jobs in the USA. Continuing a relationship that has lasted more than 40 years, RAB employees are Union Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 3, AFL-CIO.

In addition to creating sustainable jobs, RAB creates products which focus on Sustainable Lighting Technologies such as LED. RAB manufactures Buy American Compliant LED Wallpacks, LED Bollards, LED Flood and LED Area lights, Poles, Motion Sensors, Vandalproof, Vaporproof, Explosionproof fixtures, and High-bays.

Recent projects include: Warwick Township, PA selected Buy American Compliant LED Wallpacks to conserve energy on Municipal buildings. Municipal water treatment facilities in Moorehead City, NC and Fisherville, VA installed Buy American Compliant Outdoor Sensors and Vaporproof fixtures to reduce their energy consumption.

Military Projects include: energy saving fixture installations at Fort Lewis in Thurston County, WA, Fort McCoy in Monroe County, WI and the Fort Carson installation in El Paso County, CO.

RAB Lighting offers a complete line of high quality residential and commercial outdoor lighting fixtures that are Buy American compliant for use on ARRA Projects. For more information visit http://rablighting.presslift.com/arrafixtures or to request a quote, please contact RAB Lighting at 888 722-1000.

RAB Lighting is one of the country's leading manufacturers of Outdoor Lighting Fixtures and Motion Sensor Controls. For more information, please contact us at (888) 722-1000.

Website: http://www.rabweb.com/

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Source: RAB Lighting, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Bob Meade of RAB Lighting, Inc., 1-888-722-1000,
bob@rabweb.com

Web Site:  http://www.rabweb.com/

Freemake Video Downloader: Freeware to Download From YouTube, Facebook and 20 More Sites

Freemake Video Downloader is another freeware released by Freemake. This free video downloader allows users to obtain videos from YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion, Megavideo, Metacafe, Vimeo, Photobucket, Break, etc., and convert them to MP3 or AVI.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 27 -- Freemake Video Downloader is an all-in-one free video downloader and converter that enables downloading from YouTube, Google, Facebook, Dailymotion, Megavideo, Metacafe, Vimeo, Veoh, Break, Stupidvideos, Liveleak, Photobucket, and many other websites. Freemake developers are constantly expanding the list of supported resources.

The downloader extracts MP3 from video clips from any website listed above. Moreover, the program enables conversion of online videos to AVI, a universal PC video format.

With Freemake Video Downloader, all you need is to paste a video link, choose the quality, and press "Download." If you want to download YouTube or Facebook private videos, just enter your account information.

The freeware allows to run several downloads simultaneously and at the highest speed possible due to the multithreading technology. Users can easily download videos in 4K 4096p, HD 1080p, HD 720p, 480p, 320p, 240p. A proxy server helps to obtain videos unavailable in a certain country. The ergonomic interface will guide you during the entire, fast process, making the interaction easy and engaging.

About Freemake

Freemake is a new freeware developer. Industry best practices, cutting-edge technologies and advanced programming tools are the drivers behind Freemake software. The company's motto "... good software must be free" reflects its strategy in a nutshell. With this exciting array of Freemake freeware, everyone can enjoy the maximum benefits of multimedia.

Visit the website: http://www.freemake.com

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Source: Freemake
   

CONTACT:  Emma Cooper of Freemake, +1-323-545-3897, pr@freemake.com

Web Site:  http://www.freemake.com/

Kia Motors America Announces YouTube Talent Search

$10,000 Grand Prize for the Best Video Themed Around the Soul Urban Passenger Vehicle - SMOSH comedy duo, along with other YouTube celebrity judges ShayCarl and Lisa Nova, will use popularity to increase contest awareness - Soul's unique style, numerous technology features and funky vibe offer inspiration for video submissions

IRVINE, Calif., July 27 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) is once again venturing into the realm of social media with the launch of Kia's first-ever "Who's Next?" talent contest in search of the next big Internet star.  Starting today, users will be invited to show "how they roll" through creative and appealing videos themed around the Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle and its popular tagline "a new way to roll."  The contest will run through the end of September with the top two finalists flown to Los Angeles for the announcement of the grand prize winner, who will receive a $10,000 prize.

"The Kia Soul has attracted a new audience to the Kia brand and engaging these fans through the 'Who's Next?' contest gives them the opportunity to have fun with the Soul's playful personality," said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA.  "Social media is an important part of the marketing strategy for Soul and engaging passionate enthusiasts in this space creates additional opportunities to build buzz through a new, interactive experience."

The top eight submissions will be chosen by three YouTube celebrity judges, including SMOSH, ShayCarl and Lisa Nova, which then will be entered into a three-round voting process and chosen by viewers.  The "Who's Next?" videos will incorporate Soul's unique personality and features, including technology, style and popular music.  All videos will be accessible through the Kia Soul YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/kiasoul) and promoted directly by YouTube comedy duo SMOSH, ShayCarl, and Lisa Nova whose channels have more than 640 million video views combined and 2.62 million subscribers collectively.  Judging will begin August 9 and fan voting will begin on August 20.

Soul stands out from the crowd with modern, unique styling aimed toward the young and young-at-heart and offers a unique combination of style, value and personalization options. An available Audio Upgrade Package includes speaker lights that can pulse to the beat of the music or add mood lighting to the interior cabin, enhancing the overall personal lounge feeling. The Soul+ offers funky black cloth seats with "glowing" Soul logo inserts while the Soul! trim comes with a distinctive sand-black interior with houndstooth-patterned inserts, and the Soul sport presents a bold red-black interior trim with red-trimmed cloth seats and metal-finish interior accents.

Kia Motors is in the midst of a dramatic, design-led transformation, which has been delivering dynamically styled vehicles in several important segments at exactly the right time, contributing to the brand's continued gains in U.S. market share. With three new vehicle introductions and several other key initiatives planned for 2010, Kia is poised to continue its momentum and build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, safety features and with new technology such as UVO powered by Microsoft®(1), an advanced hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system (expected to be available in select Kia models in the U.S. later this year).

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 700 dealers throughout the United States. For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share. Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles. Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline "The Power to Surprise."

Kia Motors America is the "Official Automotive Partner of the NBA." Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site - http://www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.

(1) Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  Amy Corsinita
  Zeno Group for Kia Motors America
  949.468.4818
  Amy.corsinita@zenogroup.com

Source: Kia Motors America
   

CONTACT:  Amy Corsinita of Zeno Group, +1-949-468-4818,
Amy.corsinita@zenogroup.com, for Kia Motors America

Web Site:  http://www.kia.com/

Open Source Release of 'Hibari,' A Database for Big Data

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 27 -- Gemini Mobile Technologies (   Gemini   ) announced at    Wireless Japan 2010    in Tokyo that it will release Hibari (meaning    Cloud Bird    in Japanese) as open source. Hibari is a database optimized for the highly reliable, highly available storage of massive data, so-called    Big Data.    Hibari can be used in Cloud Computing Applications such as web mail, Social Networking Services (SNS), and other services requiring storage of tera-bytes and peta-bytes of new daily data.

Hibari, developed by Gemini, is based on distributed non-relational database technologies of key value store and chain replication. These technologies bring benefits of low cost and high reliability by enabling data storage on tens or hundreds of PC servers, instead of costly special-purpose storage appliances such as SANs. Development started in 2005, and has been deployed and commercially proven in a number of large telecom operators, storing everything from SNS digital goods to Cloud Mail for millions of users.

Big Data    applications are growing rapidly, fueled by tremendous growth in digital content, social media, automatically-generated data such as logs, histories, and telemetric statistics (electricity utilization, vehicle location information, etc.). By releasing Hibari to open sourcing, Gemini expects its commercially-proven, non-relational database technology to be used in a variety of fields, including enterprise private cloud computing, digital entertainment, e-commerce, financials, and telemetries.

Hibari is developed in Erlang, and is released under the Apache license. Hibari provides highly-versatile APIs including Amazon S3, JSON-RPC-RFC4627, Universal Binary Protocol, and soon-to-be-released Thrift, Avro and Google's Protocol Buffers; Hibari supports Java, C/C++, Python, Ruby, and Erlang. Gemini plans to provide Hadoop Map-Reduce integration as well as a commercial license which includes updates and support.

  --  Hibari download site - http://sourceforge.net/projects/hibari/
  --  About Gemini Mobile Technologies - http://www.geminimobile.com/
  --  About Hibari -
      http://www.geminimobile.com/technologies/technologiesDB.html
  --  Contact us - http://www.geminimobile.com/contact/contactus.html

CONTACT:  Giorgio Propersi of Gemini Mobile Technologies, +1-805-312-6379, gpropersi@geminimobile.com

Source: Gemini Mobile Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Giorgio Propersi of Gemini Mobile Technologies,
+1-805-312-6379, gpropersi@geminimobile.com

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