izmocars Revolutionizes Automotive CRM With Social Media Integration
iCRM First to Enable Auto Dealers to Find and Proactively Communicate with Customers on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn via CRM
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19 -- izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com), the leading business solutions provider for the automotive industry, today became the first in the industry to fully integrate social networking into automotive CRM with a new release of its popular web-based iCRM system (http://www.izmocars.com/solutions/profit-maximizer.html). The company also announced that social networking is now integrated into its innovative lead management product, iLM.
According to a new report by Experian Simmons, two-thirds of Americans now visit web sites like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, with 43% visiting them more than once a day. Significantly for the retail industry, and automotive dealers in particular, 68% have become a fan or friend of a product, service, company, or group on a social networking site.*
izmocars' advanced social networking integration identifies a customer's social media footprint on sites such as Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter and MySpace and displays whether or not a customer is a member of a site. Additionally, car dealerships have the ability to identify which customers are influencers by running campaigns based on friend counts to each site and to use the feature to drive customers to their dealership social media sites.
"With social media sites becoming a major communication channel for consumers, and social networking's impact on business growing rapidly, we felt we needed to take the lead in helping auto dealers integrate social networking into their customer relationship management," said izmocars President Tej Soni. "With this new release of iCRM, we have seamlessly integrated social networking, as well as other new features, so that dealers can acquire, target and convert prospects, in all channels, all while improving their sales responsiveness and effectiveness."
In addition to the social networking feature, the new release of iCRM (http://www.izmocars.com/solutions/icrm.html),which is available in the cloud, meaning instant implementation, also offers several new and enhanced features, including iDesk, iF&I, Improved Reporting UI, Improved Teletrak Telephone Integration, and an Advanced Service Department Scheduler, all designed to empower auto dealers to build and maintain profitable and lasting customer relationships and close sales swiftly and efficiently, saving time and money for the dealership.
iCRM Enhanced Features:
-- iDesk Module
-- Includes Credit Applications, Direct Credit Bureaus to Experian,
Equifax and TransUnion at competitive prices, Loan and Lease
Calculations, ePencil, Credit Application Submission to Route One,
CUDL, and Dealer Track, and F&I Menu Selling.
-- iF&I upgrade
-- Includes full iDesk module as well as a complete F&I Contracting
Module that allows dealerships to complete F&I transactions
outside of the DMS. This module includes Bank Contracts, State
Forms, Warranty Forms, and Product Forms. The iF&I upgrade also
offers the option of using electronic signature capture pads that
enable dealerships to be in full compliance of Red Flag
Regulations.
-- Upgraded Reporting UI
-- iCRM report menu now includes subcategories on iCRM report menu
and report titles include mouse-over descriptions of every report.
The new date ranges include Month to Date, Last Month, This Week,
Last Week, and a user-defined Custom Date Range.
iCRM is certified by every OEM that requires certification for use in their dealerships.
For more information about the new social media networking integration, and iCRM's other enhanced features, click here.
About izmocars:
izmocars is the world leader in automotive imagery and interactive animation since 2002, and a leading provider of automotive business solutions including: Website and Online Marketing Solutions (http://www.izmocars.com/solutions/big-winner-web.html),Enterprise-level Automotive CRM, iConsult Sales Performance Coaching, iService Service Management Solution, and AddOnAuto In-Store Accessories Sales Solution.
Founded in 2002, izmocars services some of the most successful eDealers in the country. izmocars is based in San Francisco, with offices in Long Beach, CA, Chattanooga, TN, Philadelphia, PA, and Brussels in Europe.
CONTACT: Mike Martinez, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of izmocars,
+1-415-694-6015, Mobile, +1425-761-3852, Fax, +1-415-525-8164,
mike.martinez@izmocars.com; or Melanie Webber, Media Relations of mWEBB
Communications, +1-424-603-4340, Melanie@mwebbcom.com, for izmocars
Large, Medium and Small Organizations Across the Globe Are Selecting Zscaler Cloud Security
Integrated email and web security replaces legacy appliances; creates greater security and cost efficiencies and risk reduction
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 19 -- Zscaler, Inc., the market leader in cloud security, today announced that hundreds of organizations -- large and small -- have selected the Zscaler integrated service to protect both email and web traffic. Customers represent various industry verticals, such as financial, healthcare, insurance, retail, legal, manufacturing, energy and more; and the service works equally well with the largest global enterprise to the smallest business. The rapid adoption of Zscaler's security service has been driven by customers' desire to consolidate point products, features and capabilities, and simplify security, products/solutions, and IT administration and management. They are able to do this most effectively with Zscaler, significantly reducing cost, complexity, inefficiencies and overall risk. In related news, Zscaler also today announced the first fully-integrated and most comprehensive email and web security service, immediately available to customers worldwide; the service leverages a powerful proprietary ultralow latency cloud infrastructure consisting of more than 40 data centers worldwide.
Customers say Zscaler reduces risk to their businesses,
and when asked why they switched to Zscaler, they point
to its:
-- Incomparable integration of email and web security
services for holistic visibility and unified real-time
reporting
--Consolidated, simplified security with extended
functionality and technology innovation
-- Unmatched multi-tenant architecture with 40
datacenters; No hardware or software needed; Single
policy follows mobile users
--Lowest cost of ownership; cuts overhead and bandwidth
in half
Customers in varied industries comment as follows:
--A leading healthcare institution in New Jersey with
3,000 employees, Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC), has
been enjoying the benefits of Zscaler web security for
over a year after replacing its former web filtering
solution. As email security became available, it became
natural to eliminate its email security appliance as
well.
"We have been a happy Zscaler web security customer,"
said Bob Fairclough, manager of Technology Services at
RBMC. "Replacing our email security appliances with
Zscaler's email service was almost effortless.
Integrated email and web security has provided us
holistic reporting and common security policies as well
as saved us time and money."
-- Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, (MBAF) one of
the nation's top 50 certified public accounting firms
and the leading independent accounting firm in Florida,
found Zscaler's integrated security particularly
appealing for its large multi-office mobile work force.
"We needed a high degree of protection for our
information assets, regardless of their geographical
location; a combination of an appliance and SaaS was not
really a good fit for us," said Cristian Kutscherauer,
CTO. "After evaluating several SaaS vendors, Zscaler
came out with the lowest latency and best throughput
overall. Its administrative ease and DLP functionalities
made us comfortable in selecting Zscaler as our platform
for web and email security."
--Zscaler's highly scalable architecture also seamlessly
extends itself to large enterprises. A Fortune 500
company with 22,000 global employees replaced three
different point products across multiple locations with
the single service. This enabled them to tackle emerging
Web 2.0 threats and protect against data loss across all
channels, including mobile users.
--The versatility of Zscaler also resonates with
professional organizations such as the Chambre
Interdepartementale des Notaires de Paris (CINP). The
organization selected Zscaler for its 400 small and
medium businesses throughout France. See related press
release.
"We are proud to add a diverse array of customers, from the largest global enterprises to small and medium businesses, to our rapidly growing list of customers," said Shrey Bhatia, senior vice president of Worldwide Field Operations at Zscaler. "The market demands comprehensive and integrated security services with enterprise-class functionality. Our purpose-built multi-tenant architecture sets us apart from competitors that are retrofitting traditional proxies to deliver cloud services."
About Zscaler
Through a multi-tenant, globally-deployed infrastructure with 40+ data centers, Zscaler enforces business policy for web and email, mitigates risk and provides twice the functionality at a fraction of the cost of current solutions. It enables organizations to provide the right access to the right users, from any place and on any device. For more information, visit us at http://www.zscaler.com.
Company Empowers Publishers To Tag 'Products in the Picture' on Their Websites, Engaging Viewers and Generating Incremental Revenue
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 19 -- Pixazza, Inc., a web service that is changing the way that consumers interact with images on the web, today announced its self-serve publishing tool to allow publishers and bloggers to annotate their own website images using the Pixazza platform. With the new self-serve tools, publishers of any size can take advantage of Pixazza's unique ability to turn existing, static images into useful and relevant interactive content, while generating incremental revenue.
Using Pixazza, publishers add a compelling new feature to their sites that allows consumers to simply mouse over an image and information appears to provide more detail and make a purchase. With Pixazza, publishers can increase session times, generate incremental revenue and drive additional traffic. Pixazza helps publishers further engage viewers with the images already on their websites.
"Pixazza is empowering website publishers with simple tools to self-annotate their images and build an interactive experience for their audience," said James Everingham, CTO of Pixazza. "Just as websites can self-enable with Google AdSense(TM), they can use Pixazza to delight consumers with relevant information about the images on their sites, while bringing in additional revenue."
How Self-Serve Works
Using the Pixazza platform, publishers learn how to easily identify, tag and match products within the body of online images and immediately link them to Pixazza advertisers' product inventories. Pixazza's platform aggregates datafeeds from dozens of merchants into a catalog of more than ten million apparel, home, electronic, sports, travel and automotive products. Pixazza also provides full text search to find similar products to those in the images on publishers' sites.
Publishers will be able to log-in to the Pixazza Publisher Dashboard to access specific self-serve tools that make it remarkably simple to choose an image, tag a product and immediately search across different vendors for similar products. There is no need to scour the web for an item that matches. Pixazza also automatically updates image information on publishers' sites in real time. If products go on sale or vendors offer free shipping, consumers always receive the most up-to-date information and the best prices, while eliminating the burden for publishers to persistently manage image content. The Pixazza Publisher Dashboard also provides an overview of site metrics including performance, visitors, traffic and earnings.
Pixazza Self-Serve enters private beta today. To request an invitation, publishers can go to http://www.pixazza.com and sign-up for an account. Pixazza is very easy for publishers to enable, requiring only one line of JavaScript. There are no data feeds to add, special mark ups or integration required, and no additional screen real estate is needed. Publishers continue to license, store, and host their own images.
In a related release today, Pixazza also announced that it raised $12 million in Series B financing. The investment was led by Shasta Ventures, with Series A investors August Capital, CMEA Capital and Google Ventures also participating in the round.
About Pixazza
Founded in 2008, Pixazza, Inc. is changing the way consumers interact with images on the web. By enabling consumers to simply mouse over images to learn more and see related products, Pixazza has pioneered the use of images as real estate for brand advertising and ecommerce. Through its network of leading publishers, Pixazza currently serves more than 25 million unique visitors per month at a rate of 8 billion image views per year. Developed by technologists from Netscape and LiveOps, Pixazza's platform combines Internet and crowdsourcing technology to deliver the optimal content relevant to online images. Pixazza is a private company funded by August Capital, CMEA Capital, Google Ventures, and Shasta Ventures, with offices in Mountain View, CA. For more information, visit http://www.pixazza.com.
Source: Pixazza, Inc.
CONTACT: Jody Kramer of Pixazza, Inc., +1-650-906-9842,
jody@pixazza.com
New development tool simplifies software deployment and opens new market opportunities for Plug Computing
PORTLAND, Ore., July 19 -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced the availability of the open source Easy Plug Computer Installer (EPI) to simplify Plug Computing software deployment. EPI is the first ever wizard-based installation tool for Marvell's Plug Computer, providing more than 20,000 Plug Computer developers worldwide with a faster, easier way to integrate their low-power and affordable Plug Computing solutions.
"There's really no other platform like the Plug Computer in the market," said Joseph Byrne, Senior Analyst for the Linley Group. "EPI makes it easier for Plug Computer developers to program new applications while preparing consumers for the day when they can order and download applications online for their personalized Plug Computer."
EPI provides seamless interaction with the Marvell® ARMADA(TM) 300/310 processor family, making it easier to bring innovative, performance-bound digital home applications and services to market. EPI and supporting information is currently available for download at http://sourceforge.net/projects/esia/.
"Marvell wants to encourage more developers to explore Plug Computing and the high performance, eco-friendly open source computing platform," said Viren Shah, Senior Director of Marketing Embedded System-on-a-Chip (SoC) Product Line from Marvell's Enterprise Business Unit. "There's a broad array of Plug Computing application ideas waiting to be discovered. EPI further enables the software and hardware community to easily integrate their solutions and reap the always-on benefits of the Plug Computer."
EPI can be used to install Linux distributions, file systems, file system images or single applications. The application provides USB key and HTTP-based list retrieval, further expanding the ways in which developers can access and update Plug Computers. Developers also will have access to step-by-step instructions for successful deployment, along with access to new developments put forth by the open source community. The application is compatible with Fedora 11 (32/64bit), Ubuntu 9.04 (32bit), Windows XP SP2/3, and OSX (Leopard).
The Easy Plug Computer Installer and Marvell Plug Computers are on display at the OSCON 2010 tradeshow in Portland, Oregon from July 19-23, at the Marvell booth #401 located in the Oregon Convention Center (OCC).
About the Plug Computer
The award-winning Plug Computer is designed to make high-performance, always on, always connected, and green computing readily available for developers and end-users. Plug Computers feature a 2 GHz Marvell ARMADA 300 processor, and optional built-in hard-disk drive and embedded Marvell Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. Additional peripherals such as Direct Attached Storage (DAS) can be connected using a USB 2.0 port. Multiple standard Linux 2.6 kernel distributions are supported on the Plug Computer development platform enabling rapid application development. The enclosure is designed to plug directly into a standard wall socket and is designed to draw less than one tenth of the power of a typical PC being used as a home server. For more information, please visit http://www.plugcomputer.org.
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. The company's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the terms "company" and "Marvell" refer to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com/.
Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. ARMADA is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information
Contact:
Marvell Media Relations Marvell Investor Relations
Tate Tran Jeff Palmer
Tel: 408-222-7522 Tel: 408-222-8373
tate@marvell.comjpalmer@marvell.com
CONTACT: Media Relations, Tate Tran, +1-408-222-7522, tate@marvell.com;
or Investor Relations, Jeff Palmer, +1-408-222-8373, jpalmer@marvell.com, both
of Marvell
Unmatched performance, reliability and price deliver on all-wireless promise and moves 802.11n to mainstream
PLEASANTON, Calif., July 19 -- Trapeze Networks, a Belden Brand (NYSE:BDC) and leader in enterprise wireless LAN equipment and management software, today announced the availability of three new product platforms in its 802.11n solution family - the Mobility Exchange (MX®) 800R, a scalable 802.11n wireless networking controller, and the Mobility Point® (MP®) 522 and 522E, affordable 802.11n indoor and outdoor wireless access points (APs).
According to Gartner Dataquest, 802.11n will account for almost 97 percent of the wireless products shipments by 2014, up from 35 percent in 2009. "Many Trapeze Networks customers, especially in markets such as healthcare and education, have accelerated their adoption of 802.11n driven by new applications and a foundation of reliable architecture," said Trapeze Networks President Dhrupad Trivedi. "Trapeze's new product platforms will further support this market transition for our customers and provide an exciting product and solution roadmap. The introduction of these new products breaks the pricing barrier, driving the cost of 802.11n solutions closer to high-end 802.11 a/b/g offerings."
Building on a scalable hardware-based WLAN packet processing architecture, the new MX-800R high-capacity wireless networking controller is an industry first and is specifically designed for mainstream 802.11n applications. The new MX-800R offers these capabilities and benefits:
-- Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) - enabled
Switching Silicon - hardware-accelerated CAPWAP processing and
forwarding
-- Line-rate Centralized Switching - three-stream ready for up to 128
dual-radio 802.11n APs with 8Gbps of line-rate wireless switching
-- Scalability - capable of handling traffic from 2-stream and 3-stream
APs ensuring scalable, long-term deployments
-- High Availability - dual power, hitless-failover, link aggregation,
controller virtualization and clustering, and self optimizing/self
healing.
The new MP-522 and MP-522E high-speed 2x2 MIMO access points advance Trapeze Networks' strategy to offer a family of 802.11n solutions optimized for either high-density deployments or maximum coverage. RingMaster, Trapeze Networks' industry-leading planning and management tool, guarantees an easy and reliable deployment.
-- The MP-522 has tamper-proof internal antennas for high-density indoor
applications and supports granular control of transmit power to suit
deployment needs
-- The Plenum-rated MP-522E has external antenna ports for hybrid
indoor/outdoor uses, leverages existing 802.3af Power over Ethernet
(PoE), and is ideal for outdoor applications with a climate controlled
enclosure and flexible options including a solar panel with PoE.
-- The MP-522 and 522E are "Green APs" with concurrent dual-radio
operation at highest rates within 802.3af PoE power budget and under
9W idle power consumption.
Trapeze Networks' spectrum analysis implementation lets IT departments experience enhanced spectrum analysis benefits due to its integration with Mobility Services in an SLA framework. Equipped with the latest 2-stream Wi-Fi chipset, Trapeze Networks' MP-522 allows simultaneous or dedicated spectrum scanning and is used as an extension to existing ActiveScan and SentryScan technologies. More sophisticated channel hopping and interference avoidance strategies driven by policies are capable due to the expansion of WIDS/WIPS capabilities with support for additional signatures including microwave ovens, cordless phones, Bluetooth and radar.
"As Bonita Unified School District users and applications increasingly go mobile, Trapeze Networks' MX-800R 802.11n controller and MP-522 11n access points give us the performance we need today and the ability to grow in the future as we fully transition from 802.11b/g to 802.11n wireless networking products," said Jack Hipp, director of computer information services, Bonita Unified School District, San Dimas/California.
Institut National Langues and Civilisations Orientales, INALCO, the organization for all oriental language learning in Paris, uses Trapeze Networks' new MX-800R. "As a premier wireless networking integrator, we are as meticulous about selecting the solutions we put in our own network as we are with recommending solutions to our customers," said Thierry Poulain, president directeur general of French system integrator Interdata. "Trapeze Networks' MX-800R is the only 802.11n wireless networking controller we would entrust with our own network and we recommend it to our valued customers."
The new solutions become generally available beginning in August 2010 to authorized Trapeze Networks channel partners, VARs and customers globally. For pricing and other information, customers and partners are encouraged to contact their Trapeze Networks representative or local office.
About Trapeze Networks
Trapeze Networks, a Belden brand, provides wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions with a focus on unmatched reliability, specializing in industries where always-on connectivity is a business-critical concern such as healthcare, education, manufacturing and hospitality. As part of Smart Mobile®, its highly distributed edge-networking architecture, Trapeze Networks has pioneered technologies that deliver unprecedented session-level reliability, such as controller virtualization. Trapeze Networks WLANs have been deployed in leading corporations and organizations worldwide, and include some of the largest WLAN deployments to date. More information on: http://www.trapezenetworks.com
Source: Trapeze Networks
CONTACT: Bart Tillmans of Trapeze Networks, +1-925-474-2216,
bart@trapezenetworks.com
Mu Dynamics Launches First Scale Testing Solution for Next Generation Network Services
Mu Studio Scale Uses Actual Service Interactions for Testing; Helps Accelerate Deployment and Ensure High Quality Services
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 19 -- Mu Dynamics, Inc. (http://www.mudynamics.com), the leader in testing next-generation network services, today announced Mu Studio Scale, the first solution to replicate customer usage scenarios for scale testing NGN services including triple play, feature-rich mobile applications and the cloud. This unique solution saves wired and wireless network equipment vendors, government agencies and service providers months in development time and millions of dollars in production costs by quickly isolating performance and scalability bottlenecks as services are developed and deployed.
Mu's unique approach to testing allows test cases to be generated from actual service interactions. Mu's patent-pending Active Service Replication (ASR) technology transforms the actual service interactions into parameterized test scenarios, which allows the testing of applications, services and the application-aware network. With this approach, customers can automatically generate tailor-made test cases replicating the actual mobile application, service and underlying network infrastructure.
"Being able to run scale tests of hundreds of thousands of users using thousands of different applications across many end points allows us to put our sophisticated next-generation firewall through its paces," said Nir Zuk, founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks. "Our value-add to our customers is the ability to identify and control applications and content, so being able to quickly replicate the ever-growing set of applications for our testing saves us months of time and significant amounts of resources in bringing our products to market. It also dramatically increases our confidence in the success rate of new deployments as we can identify and fix real-life issues well in advance."
"The sampling of workloads and playing them back at scale is the only viable way to loadtest modern cloud infrastructures," said Chris Anderson, co-founder, Couchio. "In the real world, each deployment is unique which traditionally means when an issue comes up, we either spend time and money duplicating the production load, or, while flying blind, apply optimization patches to live servers. The Mu solution automates this expensive and time consuming process, allowing us to optimize CouchDB against actual workloads, without subjecting real users to untested patches."
Common scenarios that can now be tested using the Mu solution include:
-- Thousands of people making calls on the Android(TM) or iPhone® mobile
platforms
-- Migrating mission critical applications to a virtualized environment
-- A city-wide rollout of an on-demand video service
-- Thousands of support calls into a VoIP call center
-- Thousands of users accessing cloud-based voice, data or content
delivery applications
"Networks have transformed, applications are proliferating, virtualization and cloud deployments are accelerating. But until now customers have been limited to testing their applications, services and infrastructure using legacy 'bit-blasting' network protocol testing tools that generate synthetic traffic from canned tests. When these services go live, they then run into serious issues because the testing did not truly replicate the environments into which these solutions are deployed," said Dave Kresse, Mu's CEO. "If you're not using actual service interactions to test your services, then your testing is insufficient. We see evidence of this every day in the form of public outages and dissatisfied consumers."
"Today's vendors and service providers are faced with competing pressures. First, they need to deliver new services to market as soon as possible in order to compete effectively. However, they are also aware that an outstanding customer experience is critical, and that means lots of quality testing before a solution can be delivered. Mu's Studio enables organizations to reconcile these pressures," said Olga Yashkova, Industry Analyst for Test & Measurement at Frost & Sullivan. "I can think of half a dozen recent telecom service disasters that could have been avoided if Mu Studio had been used prior to delivery. When it comes to testing for scalability, performance or functionality under load, Mu's Studio is the key solution I've identified that can truly test today's rich services and mobile applications."
Mu Studio Scale Key Capabilities
Mu Studio Scale includes the following key capabilities:
-- Active Service Replication (ASR), the technology that transforms
actual service interactions into parameterized tests scenarios against
live servers or application-aware gateways
-- Real-time performance monitors that provide insight into how the
service or application is behaving at scale to proactively identify
bottlenecks
-- Integration into the Mu Test Suite which allows the same test
scenarios to be leveraged for scale, functional, regression,
resilience and security testing
Mu Dynamics is offering a complimentary webinar on July 29, at 10 a.m. (PST) on why using actual service interactions is the only effective way to test today's NGN services. To register, please click here.
Mu Dynamics is the leader in testing NGN services, enabling customers to meet the challenges of deploying services for the iGeneration. Unlike legacy testing tools, Mu transforms actual service interactions into test scenarios using our patent-pending Active Service Replication (ASR) technology. Mu allows customers to accurately test complex services including triple play, mobile and cloud, empowering them to innovate with confidence and deliver high quality services.
Founded in 2005, Mu today has over 100 customers including the top five global operators, leading technology companies, and numerous government agencies.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, more information on Mu's products, solutions, and customers are online at http://www.mudynamics.com/.
Source: Mu Dynamics, Inc.
CONTACT: Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, Inc., +1-415-992-3210,
mu@sterlingpr.com, for Mu Dynamics, Inc.
Damaka Introduces First Complete iPhone Multi-Party Video Conferencing Solution Over WiFi, 3G and 4G Networks
Two-Way Video Calling, Application Sharing and Instant Messaging Power Real-Time Collaboration and Improve Productivity
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 19 -- Damaka®, a technology pioneer in mobile unified communications and collaboration (UCC), today unveiled the industry's first complete, real-time multi-party video conferencing solution for the Apple® iPhone® featuring support for WiFi, 3G and 4G networks.
The Damaka solution offers innovative features including live multi-party video, application and desktop sharing with voice and editing capability, Presence, Instant Messaging, audio conference participation and touch and zoom capabilities. Damaka's Sweeping(TM) functionality allows users to "handoff" in-process collaboration sessions across networks and devices for streamlined communication while on the go. Video conference sessions can be conducted cross platform, with any other device using Damaka, including Android(TM), iPad(TM), Symbian(TM) and Windows Mobile® devices.
"With analysts predicting 100 million subscribers by the end of 2011, Apple's iPhone is rapidly becoming an unrivaled tool for a growing mobile workforce," said Siva Chaturvedi, CEO, Damaka. "The Damaka iPhone Video Conferencing Solution provides users with a comprehensive platform to expand on the robust capabilities of the iPhone, delivering a rich collaboration experience from virtually anywhere in the world with any user on any device, anywhere and anytime, on any network."
As a leader in live two-way video calling for smartphones, Damaka is revolutionizing the communication industry through the development of a converged media and collaborative communication platform for IP based networks across the globe. The groundbreaking Damaka mobile unified communications and collaboration solution is available in both Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and traditional client-server architectures. Damaka's software application is based on patented 'direct peering' P2P technology with a highly optimized footprint for smartphones and support for various operating systems. The Damaka mobile UCC offering provides a unique solution for service providers, enterprise organizations and small- and medium-sized businesses.
Damaka currently offers mobile UCC solutions for Apple iPad, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian devices.
About Damaka, Inc.
Damaka (http://www.damaka.com) is the leader in Mobile UCC technology allowing people to communicate & collaborate using any device, any network, any time, anywhere.
Source: Damaka
CONTACT: Kevin Thornton of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2411,
kevin@nadelphelan.com, for Damaka
Huntkey Introduces 90W Slim Universal Notebook Adapter with Only 1.6cm Thickness, Adjustable Voltage and 5V USB Charger Function
SHENZHEN, China, July 19 -- Huntkey Enterprise Group expands their product line for consumer products and launches the latest adapter for laptops worldwide -- the 90W Slim Universal Notebook Adapter. It specially targets fashionable and business people or traveler groups. 90W slim features as slim and light design technology and three other multi-functions: adjustable voltage function, 5V USB charger function and universal compatibility function.
"Huntkey's 90W Slim Notebook Adapter is dedicated to business people or other kinds of travelers. Such a light and ultra-slim fashionable design could compact users' notebook bags and reduce traveling burden," Villa Lee, Huntkey product manager said. Compared to the normal adapter, its 1.6cm thickness is less than half of a normal one. Its compact size (14.5cm x 7.15cm x 1.6cm) makes it easy to take. Moreover, its +5V USB charger function could charge digital devices at anywhere and anytime such as digital cameras, MP3 players, MP4s, mobile phones, PDAs, etc. "There is no need to take other peripheral chargers and it saves your package space," Vila Lee said.
"'Universal' means nice compatibility, 90W Slim Universal Notebook Adapter highlights its strong compatibility, and can match most brand notebook on the market," Villa Lee also said. 15V-20V voltage adjustable function and 10+1 different tips guarantees its stronger compatibility, not only for mainstream laptops, but also Japanese brand laptops, which have a special output voltage regulation.
Huntkey Enterprise Group, one of the top 5 power supply providers, founded in 1992, is a professional provider specialized in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. The products of Huntkey cover a wide variety, including power supplies (1W-250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, etc. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in China's mainland. Huntkey with over 7,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong, Japan and Europe. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 30 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, etc.
For more information, please contact:
Sheena Hu
Email: huxinyu@huntkey.com
Web: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/
Source: Huntkey Enterprise Group
CONTACT: Sheena Hu at huxinyu@huntkey.com or +86-755-8960-6684
New online legal directory is powered by popular Lawyers Diary and Manual
NEWARK, N.J., July 19 -- eLaw, the single source of critical knowledge for busy legal professionals, has introduced Bench & Bar, a new online directory for New York and New Jersey attorneys, support staff and others practicing in the legal industry. In its newest product offering, eLaw combines the power of the Internet with the renowned Lawyers Diary and Manual to offer an online database providing critical contact information -- including e-mail addresses -- that is essential to the daily practice of law. Bench & Bar is available through the recently re-launched website http://www.elaw.com/.
For nearly 140 years legal professionals have relied on their Lawyers Diary and Manual as a premiere source of information to reach colleagues, courts and more. In print since 1871, the popular Lawyers Diary and Manual, or "Red Book" as it's often referred to, is a complete legal directory that includes contact information for attorneys, law firms, judges, courts, agencies and more. That data is now available online through eLaw. Bench & Bar is always up to date with the most current information available -- and always accessible via the Internet.
In addition to the online version of Bench & Bar available on http://www.elaw.com/, a mobile application is currently in development and scheduled for release later this year. The mobile app will provide the same database of contact information used daily by New York and New Jersey legal professionals, but in a convenient format for iPhone or Droid users.
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Nokia Siemens Networks to Acquire Certain Wireless Network Infrastructure Assets of Motorola for USD 1.2 Billion
ESPOO, Finland and SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 19, 2010--
- Transaction expected to significantly strengthen Nokia Siemens
Networks' presence globally, particularly in the United States and
Japan.
- Nokia Siemens Networks targeting to gain incumbent relationships with
more than 50 operators and strengthen relationships with others.
- Acquisition to enhance position of Nokia Siemens Networks in key
wireless technologies; will give company large global footprint in
CDMA.
- Motorola retains the iDEN business, substantially all the patents
related to its wireless network infrastructure business, and other
selected assets.
- The companies expect to complete closing activities by the end of 2010.
Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola, Inc. today jointly
announced that the companies have entered into an agreement under which
Nokia Siemens Networks will acquire the majority of Motorola's wireless
network infrastructure assets for USD 1.2 billion in cash. The companies
expect to complete closing activities by the end of 2010, subject to
customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.
"This is an exciting acquisition that I believe has significant benefits
for customers, employees and our shareholders," said Rajeev Suri, Chief
Executive Officer of Nokia Siemens Networks. "Motorola's current customers
will continue to get world-class support for their installed base and a clear
path for transitioning to next generation technologies while employees will
join an industry leader with global scale and reach. Nokia Siemens Networks
will see the benefits of a deal that is expected to enhance profitability and
cash-flow and to have significant upside potential."
"Motorola is very proud of the operational and financial performance of
our Networks business and its employees, who will now become a valuable
addition to Nokia Siemens Networks. We are excited to have reached this
agreement to combine our Networks team with such an industry leader," said
Greg Brown, Co-CEO of Motorola. "This is great news for our customers, our
investors and our people and will allow us to sharpen our strategic focus on
providing mission and business critical solutions for our government, public
safety, and enterprise customers."
As part of the transaction, Nokia Siemens Networks expects to gain
incumbent relationships with more than 50 operators and to strengthen its
position with China Mobile, Clearwire, KDDI, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and
Vodafone.
"We are pleased to be able to add new relationships with some customers,
and reinforce our position with others," said Suri. "I believe the addition
of Motorola's Networks business will significantly strengthen our worldwide
presence, enhance our scale in the United States, Japan and other priority
regions and reinforce our leadership position in the global wireless sector."
"Verizon views today's announcement as good news for the global wireless
industry," said Richard J. Lynch, Executive Vice President and Chief
Technology Officer of Verizon. "This deal brings together two important
Verizon suppliers; we look forward to our continuing work with Nokia Siemens
Networks."
Nokia Siemens Networks expects that based on revenue, with the addition
of the Motorola wireless network infrastructure business, it will become the
#3 wireless infrastructure vendor in the United States, the #1 foreign
wireless vendor in Japan, and strengthen its current #2 position in the
global infrastructure segment.
Motorola's networks infrastructure business provides products and
services for wireless networks, including GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMAX and LTE.
This business is a market leader in WiMAX, with 41 contracts in 21 countries;
has a strong global footprint in CDMA with 30 active networks in 22
countries; and a robust GSM installed base, with more than 80 active networks
in 66 countries; and excellent traction with LTE early adopters.
"As customers look to transition from CDMA networks to next generation
technologies, the addition of the Motorola wireless network infrastructure
business is targeted to ensure that we are well placed to meet those needs,"
said Bosco Novak, head of Customer Operations at Nokia Siemens Networks.
"Together, we will utilize the combined strength of Nokia Siemens Networks'
TD-LTE solutions and Motorola's WiMAX and LTE businesses, to better meet
customers' evolving technology and business needs."
Approximately 7,500 employees are expected to transfer to Nokia Siemens
Networks from Motorola's wireless network infrastructure business when the
transaction closes, including large research and development sites in the
United States, China and India. Motorola retains the iDEN business,
substantially all the patents related to its wireless network infrastructure
business and other selected assets.
The companies expect to complete closing activities by the end of 2010
and therefore do not expect the transaction to have any impact on Nokia
Siemens Networks' financial performance in 2010.
Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola also are exploring a global
relationship in the public safety arena. This relationship would combine
Motorola's leadership in providing solutions to public safety organizations
with Nokia Siemens Networks' commercial LTE solutions.
Conference Call and Webcast
Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola will host a conference call for media
beginning at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time) on Monday, July 19. The
conference call will be webcast live with audio at http://www.motorola.com/investor.
About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of telecommunications
services. With its focus on innovation and sustainability, the company
provides a complete portfolio of mobile, fixed and converged network
technology, as well as professional services including consultancy and
systems integration, deployment, maintenance and managed services. It is one
of the largest telecommunications hardware, software and professional
services companies in the world. Operating in 150 countries, its headquarters
are in Espoo, Finland. http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and
is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband
communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety
solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide
compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that
enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more
mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more
information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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Nokia (NYSE:NOK)
It should be noted that certain statements herein which are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, those regarding: A) the timing of the deliveries of our products
and services and their combinations; B) our ability to develop, implement
and commercialize new technologies, products and services and their
combinations; C) expectations regarding market developments and structural
changes; D) expectations and targets regarding our industry volumes, market
share, prices, net sales and margins of products and services and their
combinations; E) expectations and targets regarding our operational
priorities and results of operations; F) the outcome of pending and
threatened litigation; G) expectations regarding the successful completion of
acquisitions or restructurings on a timely basis and our ability to achieve
the financial and operational targets set in connection with any such
acquisition or restructuring; and H) statements preceded by "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "target," "estimate," "designed," "plans,"
"will" or similar expressions. These statements are based on management's
best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available
to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may
differ materially from the results that we currently expect. Factors that
could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: 1) the
competitiveness and quality of our portfolio of products and services and
their combinations; 2) our ability to timely and successfully develop or
otherwise acquire the appropriate technologies and commercialize them as new
advanced products and services and their combinations, including our ability
to attract application developers and content providers to develop
applications and provide content for use in our devices; 3) our ability to
effectively, timely and profitably adapt our business and operations to the
requirements of the converged mobile device market and the services market;
4) the intensity of competition in the various markets where we do business
and our ability to maintain or improve our market position or respond
successfully to changes in the competitive environment; 5) the occurrence of
any actual or even alleged defects or other quality, safety or security
issues in our products and services and their combinations; 6) the
development of the mobile and fixed communications industry and general
economic conditions globally and regionally; 7) our ability to successfully
manage costs; 8) exchange rate fluctuations, including, in particular,
fluctuations between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US
dollar, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan, as well as certain other
currencies; 9) the success, financial condition and performance of our
suppliers, collaboration partners and customers; 10) our ability to source
sufficient amounts of fully functional components, sub-assemblies, software,
applications and content without interruption and at acceptable prices and
quality; 11) our success in collaboration arrangements with third parties
relating to the development of new technologies, products and services,
including applications and content; 12) our ability to manage efficiently our
manufacturing and logistics, as well as to ensure the quality, safety,
security and timely delivery of our products and services and their
combinations; 13) our ability to manage our inventory and timely adapt our
supply to meet changing demands for our products; 14) our ability to protect
the complex technologies, which we or others develop or that we license, from
claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectual property rights, as
well as our unrestricted use on commercially acceptable terms of certain
technologies in our products and services and their combinations; 15) our
ability to protect numerous Nokia, NAVTEQ and Nokia Siemens Networks
patented, standardized or proprietary technologies from third-party
infringement or actions to invalidate the intellectual property rights of
these technologies; 16) the impact of changes in government policies, trade
policies, laws or regulations and economic or political turmoil in countries
where our assets are located and we do business; 17) any disruption to
information technology systems and networks that our operations rely on; 18)
our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriately skilled
employees; 19) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 20) allegations of
possible health risks from electromagnetic fields generated by base stations
and mobile devices and lawsuits related to them, regardless of merit; 21) our
ability to achieve targeted costs reductions and increase profitability in
Nokia Siemens Networks and to effectively and timely execute related
restructuring measures; 22) developments under large, multi-year contracts or
in relation to major customers in the networks infrastructure and related
services business; 23) the management of our customer financing exposure,
particularly in the networks infrastructure and related services business;
24) whether ongoing or any additional governmental investigations into
alleged violations of law by some former employees of Siemens AG ("Siemens")
may involve and affect the carrier-related assets and employees transferred
by Siemens to Nokia Siemens Networks; 25) any impairment of Nokia Siemens
Networks customer relationships resulting from ongoing or any additional
governmental investigations involving the Siemens carrier-related operations
transferred to Nokia Siemens Networks; as well as the risk factors specified
on pages 11-32 of Nokia's annual report Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2009 under Item 3D. "Risk Factors." Other unknown or unpredictable
factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.
Motorola
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of applicable federal securities laws. These statements are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and generally include words such as "believes",
"expects", "intends", "anticipates", "estimates", and similar expressions.
We can give no assurance that any future results or events discussed in
these statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements represent
our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our
views as of any subsequent date. Readers are cautioned that such
forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially
from the statements contained in this release. Many of these risks and
uncertainties cannot be controlled by Motorola and include, but are not
limited to: (1) the satisfaction of the conditions to closing, including
(a) receipt of regulatory approvals, and (b) the absence of a
material adverse effect on the assets being sold by Motorola under the
proposed transaction; (2) Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola having the
ability to consummate the transaction; (3) the impact on Motorola's
performance and financial results deriving from the benefits from this
transaction; and (4) the expected timeline for completing the transaction. A
detailed description of other risks and uncertainties affecting Motorola, is
contained in Item 1A of Motorola's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These
filings are available for free on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov
and on Motorola's website at http://www.motorola.com. Motorola undertakes no
obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement or risk factor,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Source: Nokia Corporation
Media Inquiries: Nokia Siemens Networks: Ben Hunt, Communications, Phone: +44-7508-002382; Motorola: Jennifer Erickson, Communications, Phone: +1-847-435-5320
Netflix To Launch Canadian Service for Streaming Movies and TV Episodes Later This Year
Expansion Beyond U.S. Marks First International Venture for Internet's Leading Movie Subscription Service
LOS GATOS, Calif., July 19 -- Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), the leading Internet movie subscription service, today announced it will expand into Canada this fall offering unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed instantly to TVs and computers for one low monthly fee. The Canadian launch will mark the first availability of Netflix outside the United States.
Canadian Netflix members will be able to instantly watch a broad array of movies and TV episodes right on their TVs via a range of consumer electronics devices capable of streaming from Netflix, as well as watching on PCs and Macs.
In addition to representing its inaugural international market, Canada will also mark the first streaming-only service promoted by Netflix.
At the time of launch, the Netflix Canadian service will be available in English only, but the company said it expects to add French language capability over time.
Canadians interested in Netflix can go to http://www.netflix.ca and sign up to receive an email from the company when the service launches in Canada this fall.
About Netflix
With more than 13 million members, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is the world's largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. With Netflix, there are never any due dates or late fees. Members can select from a growing library of titles that can be watched instantly and a vast array of titles on DVD. Among the large and expanding base of U.S. devices that can stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix right to members' TVs are Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii consoles; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung, LG and Insignia; Internet TVs from LG, Sony and VIZIO; the Roku digital video player and TiVo digital video recorders, and Apple's iPad tablet. For more information, visit http://www.netflix.com/.
Mogreet and Oddcast Partner to Create Consumer-Personalized Mobile Marketing Campaigns
E*TRADE Is First To Launch, With A New Mobile Extension Of Its Popular Talking Baby Avatars
LOS ANGELES, July 19 -- Mogreet and Oddcast, the leader in participation marketing, today announced a partnership that will bring exciting new viral marketing and distribution capabilities to brands and advertisers. The partnership will combine Oddcast's pioneering use of personalized talking avatars, combined with Mogreet's MMS marketing and messaging platform, to give brands and advertisers the ability to extend their online viral marketing programs to the mobile channel.
E*TRADE Financial Corporation is the first customer to leverage Oddcast's and Mogreet's technology, by bringing its popular E*TRADE BabyMail talking baby avatars to the mobile channel. BabyMail, which allows users to create their own animated talking baby messages to share with friends and family, has been viewed over one million times since its February launch. To create a BabyMail, consumers choose a baby photo from an E*TRADE menu or upload their own baby photo, personalize what the baby says and then send the talking baby or publish it to social networks. With Oddcast's and Mogreet's joint platform, consumers can now send these same personalized creations to virtually any mobile device, creating a new channel for consumers to enjoy these pop icons. BabyMail is helping E*TRADE gain broad exposure to consumers.
"Oddcast's participation marketing campaigns, such as the E*TRADE BabyMail and Careerbuilder's Monk-e-Mail, have been enormously successful in creating a viral effect online," said Adi Sideman, CEO of Oddcast. "Once our average consumer creates a personalized message, they want to share it with many friends. We are excited to partner with Mogreet because now, our consumers can share these messages to mobile phones enabling the personalized and branded messages to reach their friends anytime, anywhere, which is great for our consumers, as well as our brand advertisers."
With the combined capabilities of Oddcast and Mogreet, brands and advertisers will be able to use the same highly-viral, branded media they use in their online campaigns, and distribute them to nearly any mobile phone in North America. The technology enables real-time personalization and mobile delivery, enabling consumers to send unique and personal video messages to phones.
"2010 has marked a turning point in mobile as nearly every major brand advertiser is focused on how to get their brand into the hands of their customers on the mobile phone in an unobtrusive and highly-engaging way," said James Citron, CEO, Mogreet. "By empowering consumers to create and share personalized messages with one another, brands are able to accomplish this goal, while also greatly expanding their reach to the 275 million consumers in North America with MMS-enabled mobile phones. Wireless carriers bundle text, picture, and video messages into the same rate plan, which means MMS messages don't cost any more to send or receive - yet they deliver much more engagement and generate more excitement among consumers."
Mogreet's MMS mobile marketing and messaging platform enables the seamless delivery of video, picture and text messages to nearly all mobile phones in North America and Europe. It is a cross-carrier solution that delivers MMS to more than 4,100 unique handset models across virtually every major mobile carrier in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, reaching a total market of 275 million+ consumers.
About Mogreet
Founded in 2006, Mogreet enables marketers to combine the expressiveness of video with the ubiquity of text messaging to create the most effective way to communicate in mobile: mobile video messaging. The company has raised $8 million in venture capital from Ascend Venture Group, Black Diamond Ventures, DFJ Frontier and Spyglass Ventures. Mogreet is headquartered in Venice, California. http://www.mogreet.com/
About Oddcast
Oddcast is the leader in user-personalized participation marketing. The New York-based company provides end-to-end solutions powered by proprietary video, photo, 3D, voice and avatar platforms, enabling brands to amplify customer engagement throughout the social net; the company's recently launched distribution division guarantees user engagement levels. Oddcast has powered some of the Internet's biggest viral hits, it serves dozens of fortune 500 brands, driving millions of monthly participates via a hosted web service. For more information, including information on the company's innovative participation marketing campaigns, log on to http://www.oddcast.com or call (212) 375-6290.
Source: Mogreet
CONTACT: Lora Friedrichsen, Global Results Communications (GRC) for
Mogreet, +1-949-608-0276, mogreet@globalresultspr.com
Bond Develops iPhone Recruitment App and iPad Recruitment Software for Bond Adapt Enabling Full iDesking Ability
- iPhones and iPads to be fully supported by Bond Adapt, combining revolutionary mobile devices with market-leading recruitment software to enable iDesking -
WORTHING, England, July 19 -- Bond International Software http://www.bondinternationalsoftware.com the global provider of recruitment & human capital management software & services, is from today showcasing to new and current customers its dedicated iPhone recruitment app and iPad recruitment software for Bond Adapt, its market-leading specialist portfolio of recruitment software applications, thereby providing a full mobile and iDesking ability.
Mobile access to recruitment platforms via smartphones is typically via web browsers rather than dedicated apps and is presented on shrunken screens and with limited functionality. However, through the Bond Adapt iPhone app, recruiters can access their Bond Adapt systems on the move and use the intuitive interface inherent within iPhones to, amongst other functions, perform candidate searches, update vacancies and access profiles.
Daniel Richardson, Chief Technology Officer at Bond International Software (UK), comments, "Bond Adapt's greatest advantage is that it can be tailored according to a recruiter's specific needs, which intrinsically makes it a software platform suitable for any organisation. This configurability would ordinarily mean that no standard Bond Adapt app could be created as each of our Bond Adapt deployments is different. However, through dedicating a large amount of our research and development energies to the design of this app and the iDesking trend, the advantages seen from the usability of iPhones can be readily applied to a recruiter's day-to-day activity through the use of our iPhone app, and our new iPad integration for full iDesking ability."
iDesking is a principle whereby a high level of customer service can be provided in face to face scenarios through an iPad, as both a recruiter and client-side app is made available from the same device. Therefore, through iDesking a recruiter can run a search for a particular candidate type via the recruiter app on the iPad and then, having simply switched to a client-facing app, show the output to the client in a meeting. The client can then browse the available candidate profiles and offer refinements, following which, the recruiter may immediately re-run the search and then re-present a honed list of candidates, with the ability to also show CVs and profile information for each individual one, and even send the suitable candidates emails to ask if they are interested. iDesking through the iPhone recruitment app and the iPad recruitment software therefore allows less time to be spent on each client without compromising on results.
Tim Richards, MD of Bond International Software (UK), comments on the iDesking potential, "The functionality of iPad and iPhone technology is taking the consumer and corporate world by storm. From a corporate perspective, the intuitive technology not only has advantages for an individual's working environment, but is particularly useful when in a client meeting. iDesking through the iPhone recruitment app and the iPad recruitment software provides the ability to cut out swathes of time by addressing a client's needs immediately in a meeting and will not only showcase the recruiter directly in front of the client, but also has tangible effects on the recruiter's speed of delivery."
Richards continues, "We have literally thousands of recruiters using our standard mobile functionality, and anticipate a similar degree of uptake of our iPhone recruitment app and iPad recruitment software, eager to pursue an iDesking strategy. Bond Adapt leads the market due to its configurability and its reliability, but in order to maintain this position, we must ensure that our technology is accessible to all our customers, irrespective of their preferred method of use. With iPhones and iPads only likely to increase in popularity, we have developed a strong iPhone and iDesking proposition which we are sure will also lead the market in its own right."
About Bond International Software
London stock market-listed Bond International Software plc is a global provider of recruitment and human capital management (HCM) software and services.
Bond is the largest, and most established, global specialist in staffing software for recruitment agencies worldwide and is a rapidly growing provider of web-based e-recruitment, talent acquisition software and iDesking to the corporate market. Bond also provides established HR and payroll software and outsourcing services directly to both the public and private sectors.
Established in 1973 and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1997, the company has consistently achieved financial growth and maximised investment in the development of technology and service provided to its international client base.
Bond has over 35 years experience in the development and creation of products and services that have become industry standards. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the Group also has offices in the United States, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Japan and Hong Kong - with a global team of nearly 500 employees, 3500 customers and over 100,000 users.
Bond's customers include some of the largest recruitment agencies in the world, some of the best known corporations and a large number of private and public sector organisations, including: Adecco, Hays, Michael Page, Manpower, Kelly's, Select, HBOS, Habitat, Co-op, Wincanton, Lego World, Ascot Racecourses, EasyJet, Bristol City Council, University of Huddersfield and North-West Fire Services.
For further information on iDesking, please contact:
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Bond International Software
Tim Richards
Managing Director
Courtlands, Parklands Avenue, Worthing.
Tel 01903 707070
Email trichards@bond.co.uk
Press contact
Will Gardiner
itpr
01932 578 800
willg@itpr.co.uk
Source: Bond International Software
CONTACT: Tim Richards, Managing Director of Bond International Software,
trichards@bond.co.uk; Press, Will Gardiner, itpr, +01932-578-800,
willg@itpr.co.uk
Radware's vAdapter Achieves VMware Ready(TM) Status
MAHWAH, N.J., July 19 -- Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced that its vAdapter(TM) solution has achieved VMware Ready(TM) status. This designation indicates that vAdapter has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog or Hardware Compatibility List.
Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that Radware's vAdapter makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.
"We are pleased that Radware's vAdapter qualifies for the VMware Ready(TM) logo, signifying to customers that it has passed specific VMware testing and interoperability criteria and is ready to run in production environments," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware.
"Enterprises using vAdapter with VMware, will be able to seamlessly address their ADC challenges in real-time, which will help to significantly reduce operational overhead and prevent costly errors in the virtualized environment," said Ilan Kinreich, Chief Operating Officer, Radware, "We remain steadfast in our commitment to effectively address the concerns that companies have in this competitive market by providing our global customers with a solution that promotes efficiency and delivers heightened performance to their virtual data center."
The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. In 2008, Radware joined the program, which includes 1,300 members worldwide. The VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them with a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), a global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
Radware vAdapter can be found within the online VMware Partner Product Catalog at
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
Source: Radware Ltd
CONTACT: Joyce Anne Shulman of Radware, +1-201-785-3209,
joyceannes@radware.com
Misys Partners with Triple Point to Offer Market-Leading Commodities Coverage
LONDON, July 19, 2010-- Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and
services company, today announces that it has signed a partnership with
Triple Point Technology, the leader in commodities management solutions, to
extend the coverage of Misys Summit FT to include commodities.
Misys Summit FT already has extensive cross-asset coverage,
including OTC derivatives, fixed income, FX, equity and structured products,
which enable customers to manage their trading operations and risk more
effectively. Through the partnership, Misys and Triple Point have jointly
developed additional functionality within Misys Summit FT to include a wide
coverage of commodities, completing Misys' full cross-asset strategy.
Misys Summit will leverage the underlying technology within
Triple Point's products and provide advanced commodity capabilities as
standard within Summit. The solution will provide extensive coverage of
commodities including energy, agriculture and metals, managing all
derivatives, forwards, options and underlyings.
"A vast majority of our Summit customers want to expand their
use of our solution so that they can rationalise systems and costs and
further reduce risk with a greater cross-asset view of positions," states Dan
Cohen, Solution Manager, Misys Summit. "Our partnership with the commodities
experts from Triple Point significantly enhances our ability to provide full
cross-asset coverage to our customers. Through this new Summit solution,
middle and back-office users of Summit will get a full cross-asset view of
positions and transactions including commodities. We can now enable our
customers to benefit from best of breed functionality and the cost savings
that are possible by moving all asset classes to Summit."
Dilip Daswani, Vice President, Corporate Development from
Triple Point, adds, "We are delighted to be working with such a widely
recognised solution provider. The combination of our advanced solutions,
commodities expertise and Misys' broad coverage will guarantee the industry a
best-of-breed solution with true cross-asset functionality."
About Misys plc
Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions
that deliver significant results to organisations in the financial services
and healthcare industries. We maximise value for our customers by combining
our deep knowledge of their business with our commitment to their success.
In banking and treasury & capital markets, Misys is a market leader, with
over 1,200 customers, including all of the world's top 50 banks. In
healthcare, Misys plc owns a controlling stake in NASDAQ-listed
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc, a clear leader in the provision
of healthcare technology, serving more than 150,000 physicians, 700 hospitals
and nearly 7,000 post-acute and homecare organisations. Misys employs around
6,000 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries.
We aspire to be the world's best application software and services
company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.
Triple Point is the leading global provider of innovative software
solutions to efficiently and profitably manage commodities and enterprise
risk. Triple Point's growing, loyal customer base of over 260 companies
represent all industries with exposure to energy and raw materials including
oil and gas, coal, metals, agriculture, transportation, shipping, consumer
products (CP), discrete manufacturers, and big box retailers. The company was
named a 'Leader' in Gartner's ETRM Magic Quadrant for its completeness of
vision and ability to execute. Triple Point offers the only real-time
solution to manage market/price, counterparty credit, operational, and
regulatory risk on a tightly integrated platform. Founded in 1993 and
headquartered in Westport, CT, USA, Triple Point employs over 600 people in
11 offices and support centers around the globe. http://www.tpt.com.
For further information please contact
Edward Taylor
Global Head of Public Relations
Misys
Solutions for Banking and Treasury & Capital Markets
+44(0)20-3320-5530
edward.taylor@misys.com
Sebastian Mathews
Financial Dynamics
+44(0)207-269-7158
sebastian.mathews@fd.com
Source: Misys plc
For further information please contact Edward Taylor, Global Head of Public Relations, Misys, Solutions for Banking and Treasury & Capital Markets, +44(0)20-3320-5530, edward.taylor@misys.com ; Sebastian Mathews, Financial Dynamics, +44(0)207-269-7158, sebastian.mathews@fd.com
TRA Partners With Khalifa University to Ink Agreement With 'Black Hat' Abu Dhabi 2010
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 18, 2010--
- Companies Invited to Participate as Security Experts and Regional
Professionals Converge at Black Hat Abu Dhabi Between 8th and 11th
November 2010
Amid growing recognition of the importance of online security,
the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by the UAE
Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with Khalifa
University of Science and Technology has partnered with United Business Media
(UBM) to bring to Abu Dhabi the Middle East's first edition of the Las
Vegas-based security summit.
Black Hat Abu Dhabi, its first time to be held in the MENA region,
will take place from 8th to 11th November 2010 at the Emirates Palace,
discussing many important security issues, such as protecting the IT
infrastructure, malware and its harmful effects, security of cloud
communications and many other topics that cover many aspects of the security
for governmental entities, public and private firms.
The event comes in line with the aeCERT policy to facilitate
the detection, prevention and response of cyber security incidents; hence,
providing implementation mechanisms for TRA's strategy in supporting a cyber
safe environment for the residents of the UAE.
His Excellency Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Director General of
the TRA said: "Holding Black Hat, the world's leading technical security
conference, in Abu Dhabi supports the TRA vision to make the UAE's ICT sector
a leader in the global marketplace. The TRA is proud to be the leading
partner of Black Hat Abu Dhabi."
With limited spaces available, UBM is inviting potential
sponsors, exhibitors and delegates to take part in the mega event, which will
attract only the highest-placed security professionals from government
entities, academia and private companies with the power to make security
buying decisions.
Jeff Moss, founder and Managing Director of Black Hat, stated:
"We are excited to be able to bring Black Hat to the Middle East region to
deliver both a wide variety of deep, technical presentations by the leading
thinkers of the information security world and to provide hands-on,
high-intensity, multi-day training sessions for delegates."
Black Hat Abu Dhabi will offer a full range of sessions,
including ten training programmes running on 8th and 9th November, followed
by three briefing tracks running simultaneously on 10th and 11th alongside
the exhibition.
With half of the planned delegate spots already booked,
companies, government agencies, associations, academic institutions and
individuals who wish to be involved should contact the organiser UBM Middle
East.
For more information or to register your interest please visit: http://www.blackhat.com or contact becky.crayman@ubm.com.
Individuals, associations, government bodies, academic
institutions and companies interested in finding out more about Black Hat Abu
Dhabi should contact the organisers, UBM Middle East for information, on
+971-2-406-4471 or email becky.crayman@ubm.com
Black Hat briefings and training is the largest and most
important security conference series in the world. Black Hat Abu Dhabi is
organised by UBM Middle East on behalf of TechWeb, a division of United
Business Media.
For images, photographs and further enquiries please contact:
Bryan Espie, Marketing Director, bryan.espie@ubm.com or
+971(0)2-4064314
For more information or to register your interest please contact +971-2-406-4471 or email becky.crayman@ubm.com; For images, photographs and further enquiries please contact: Bryan Espie, Marketing Director, bryan.espie@ubm.com or +971(0)2-4064314
WESUPPORTARIZONA.COM is Your #1 Internet Source for Current Illegal Immigration News, Arizona State and Federal Government Resources
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 16 -- WESUPPORTARIZONA.COM is based in Southern California and is your number one source for Arizona Senate Bill 1070 and related illegal immigration news and opinions. Senate Bill 1070 and our federal immigration laws were written to ensure that US citizens' security and rights are protected. The time is now to get involved, so we call on all Americans to voice your support for Arizona through http://www.wesupportarizona.com. We have several exciting events being planned, including a "Support Arizona Rally" in Orange County, California this summer, date and time TBA. Please show your support by purchasing merchandise - 20% of the net proceeds are pledged to benefit Arizona law enforcement and Border Patrol charities.
-- Sign up and use the various links on our website to voice your
support, share your opinion via our blog section, contact your state
and national political leaders and keep up to date on recent illegal
immigration news.
-- Purchase merchandise to help Arizona law enforcement charities provide
for the families of fallen officers.
-- If you would like to get involved and support our efforts, please
submit your request to info@wesupportarizona.com. Members of the media
can contact the editor directly via telephone or email. To advertise
on our site please submit your request via email and include your
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Source: WESUPPORTARIZONA.COM
CONTACT: Erik Spence, Editor of WESUPPORTARIZONA.COM, +1-562-264-9949
Salon Prep Helps Prepare for State Cosmetology Exams
CLEARWATER, Fla., July 16 -- RPA Solutions, LLC today formally announced the launch of Salon Prep (TM), a revolutionary online cosmetology program designed to help students pass their required cosmetology state board examination. Through its robust Learning Management System (LMS), Salon Prep delivers fully narrated study guides, over one thousand sample questions, and timed practice assessments for students who wish to pass their Virginia Cosmetology Exam, Florida Cosmetology Exam, California Cosmetology Exam, Ohio Cosmetology Exam and most other state exams.
Created by a team of experienced cosmetologists, Salon Prep leverages the latest technology to ensure the optimum learning environment for its customers. Featuring a user-friendly web site, the program provides hundreds of application-based questions and multiple practice assessments that are available 24/7 so students can study at their own pace and whenever it's most convenient for them.
"Salon Prep was developed by a team of veteran cosmetologists who believe there should be a better study system for today's students," said Salon Prep lead developer Erika Irby. "Our team developed a program that helps students learn by providing a format that aids both audio and visual learners through our fully narrated, interactive study guides. The program also offers test taking tips and instant feedback on incorrect answers, all while seamlessly tracking student progress."
Salon Prep training begins with comprehensive study guides including full audio narration in five subject areas: skin care, hair care, nail care, scientific concepts, and ethics and standards. Students preparing for their Rhode Island Cosmetology Exam, South Carolina Cosmetology Exam, Illinois Cosmetology Exam, New Jersey Cosmetology Exam, and most other board examinations are presented with hundreds of review questions covering all possible question types. Practice questions include full remediation so students can learn from their mistakes and improve their skills. To cap it off, learners have the chance to take timed simulation tests.
Simple, all-inclusive pricing for the Salon Prep program starts at only $49 and includes everything students need to pass their state's cosmetology test, and be one step closer to earning their license. The system is so powerful that the company is offering an exclusive money-back guarantee for all customers. It states that customers will pass their examinations on the first attempt or receive a full refund.* This guarantee applies to all Salon Prep supported examinations including the Washington Cosmetology Exam, Texas Cosmetology Exam, Georgia Cosmetology Exam, and Missouri Cosmetology Exam.
Salon Prep(TM)
Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, Salon Prep is the premier e-learning solution for the various cosmetology state board exams such as the Pennsylvania Cosmetology Exam, Louisiana Cosmetology Exam, North Carolina Cosmetology Exam, Nevada Cosmetology Exam and more. Visit http://www.SalonPrep.com for registration and more information.
*Salon Prep offers an exclusive money-back guarantee. See the Salon Prep web site for details.
Source: Salon Prep
CONTACT: Darcy St. George, Level 6 Marketing, LLC, +1-727-210-6600
/C O R R E C T I O N -- VocalTec Communications Ltd./
In the news release, VocalTec and YMAX/magicJack Announce Merger, issued 16-Jul-2010 by VocalTec Communications Ltd. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph, fourth sentence, should read, "The parties believe that the combined company has an enterprise value of $245 million and a per share value of at least $17.50 on Monday, July 19th, 2010 on a stock split adjusted basis." rather than "The parties believe that the combined company has an enterprise value of $245 million and a per share value at least $17.50." In addition, third paragraph, first sentence should now end with "2008." instead of "2009." as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
VocalTec and YMAX/magicJack Announce Merger
Combined company has the use of over 30 patents or patents pending YMAX/magicJack and VocalTec to advance lead on voice on everything SIP platform including free phone numbers, contacts on network, and free domestic local and long distance
NETANYA, Israel and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 16 -- VocalTec Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:VOCL), the inventor of VOIP including the softphone, and YMAX Corp., the creator of magicJack and other products and services have successfully merged and will be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol (NasdaqGM (Global Markets): CALL). VocalTec stock will seize to be trading using the symbol (NasdaqCM:VOCL) after close of business today July, 16th 2010. It will commence trading using the symbol (NASDAQ:CALL) on Monday, July 19th, 2010. The parties believe that the combined company has an enterprise value of $245 million and a per share value of at least $17.50 on Monday, July 19th, 2010 on a stock split adjusted basis. The previous holders of VocalTec will have 1,173,294 shares of common stock following the merger. VocalTec expects to have revenues ranging from $110 million to $125 million this year. With over $40 million cash/securities on hand and no debt, VocalTec expects to show a profit in the current quarter. For additional information on this announcement we recommend that investors read the entire press release and the VocalTec (NASDAQ:VOCL) press release describing the stock split and review the form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that we expect to be filed on or before Monday, July 19th, 2010, described below.
The combined companies have the use of over 30 patents, some dating to when VocalTec invented VOIP. In the current legal world we live in, this protection is crucial. The company believes that its patents, technology, and inventions are prior art to other existing patents and may also expose patent invalidity. The combination of patents and softphone/softswitch technology were the primary drivers of the merger. The combined company is much stronger now.
YMAX brings the success of the magicJack in the form of brand equity, distribution and advertising across many outlets and over 6,500,000 magicJacks sold since 2008. The largest reaching CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) in the United States in terms of area codes available and certification in number of states, it has its own chip development and application server/softswitch company. VocalTec also adds softswitch, application servers and the softphone to the mix. The combined company will have cost reductions through different synergies.
VocalTec's advantages over its competitors, including Skype, include:
1. A softphone, sharing a user's favorite numbers, available across many
platforms:
a. A computer
b. A computer with a magicJack connected enabling the use of a regular
telephone (corded or portable) with the ability to be the second
line in a house or the primary number
c. A computer with a femtocell-enabled magicJack allowing calls from a
user's cell phone to go through a home computer and achieving
superior call quality in your house while saving valuable cellular
plan minutes (to be available later this year)
d. Via mobile applications on iPhone® and iPad(TM) mobile digital
devices and mobile devices running the Android(TM) and Blackberry®
mobile technology platforms (beta versions today, formal release in
Q4 of 2010)
2. Free phone numbers given out to all our customers and easily dialed
from any telephone
3. Free telephone services for magicJack to magicJack calls
4. Free telephone calls from our softphone users to anybody in the U.S.,
Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
5. Underlying network carrying these calls is a dedicated telephone
network with over 130 very powerful servers, session border controllers
and application servers. This network has proven to have 99.99% uptime
in the last year
6. Free voicemail, directory assistance, and local and long distance
calling in the U.S. and Canada
7. User contacts stored on our network so where ever they might use the
softphone, the contact list will be downloaded to the app
8. We believe we have the best VOIP call quality using in the U.S.
9. magicJack received the 2009 Most Innovative Product of the Year award
from RadioShack®
10. The ease of use of the magicJack and softphones particularly when
traveling
Ido Gur, who will remain in charge of VocalTec's Israeli operations, states, "I am excited about the potential to become the worldwide, leading provider of VOIP and softphone applications using SIP. I strongly believe that the synergies enabled by this business combination will allow us to achieve this target. I trust the leadership and of Dan Borislow to make this a reality."
Following the merger, a total of 11,736,189 shares are outstanding. The company has included a discussion of future operating results in the press release in connection with its announcement of the merger. The company does not intend to update these statements or provide additional future guidance. The company encourages potential investors to read the Form 6-K filed in connection with the merger and available at http://www.sec.gov.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements about our enterprise value, estimated value per share strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements.
Many factors could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: changes to our business resulting from increased competition; any operational or cultural difficulties associated with the integration of the businesses of VocalTec and YMax; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; the ability of the combined company to achieve the estimated potential synergies or the longer time it may take, and increased costs required, to achieve those synergies; our ability to develop, introduce and market innovative products, services and applications; our customer turnover rate and our customer acceptance rate; changes in general economic, business, political and regulatory conditions; availability and costs associated with operating our network; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, or from changes in the laws, regulations or policies; the degree of legal protection afforded to our products; changes in the composition or restructuring of us or our subsidiaries and the successful completion of acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture activities; and the various other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect upon our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Skype(TM), associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
iPhone® and iPad(TM) are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions http://www.google.com/permissions/index.html .
The Trademark BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. VocalTec, YMAX and magicJack are not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.
RadioShack® and The Shack® are registered trademarks of RadioShack Corporation.
NETANYA, Israel, July 16 -- VocalTec Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:VOCL), the inventor of VOIP and the softphone, today announced a 1-for-5 reverse split of its share capital.
The reverse split results in every five issued and outstanding ordinary shares being exchanged for one issued and outstanding ordinary share; the par value of the company's ordinary shares being multiplied by five; and the total number of shares underlying outstanding options and warrants being divided by five, with the exercise price per share under such options and warrants being multiplied by five. The reverse split will reduce the total number of outstanding shares and shares underlying outstanding options and warrants from 5,866,470 and 4,566,160, respectively, to 1,173,294 and 913,232, respectively. Any fractional share of 0.50 or more resulting from the foregoing reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole number and any fractional share of less than 0.50 resulting from the foregoing reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Please refer to the company's press release relating to the merger of the company with YMax Corporation.
Combined company has the use of over 30 patents or patents pending YMAX/magicJack and VocalTec to advance lead on voice on everything SIP platform including free phone numbers, contacts on network, and free domestic local and long distance
NETANYA, Israel and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 16 -- VocalTec Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ:VOCL), the inventor of VOIP including the softphone, and YMAX Corp., the creator of magicJack and other products and services have successfully merged and will be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol (NasdaqGM (Global Markets): CALL). VocalTec stock will seize to be trading using the symbol (NasdaqCM:VOCL) after close of business today July, 16th 2010. It will commence trading using the symbol (NASDAQ:CALL) on Monday, July 19th, 2010. The parties believe that the combined company has an enterprise value of $245 million and a per share value at least $17.50. The previous holders of VocalTec will have 1,173,294 shares of common stock following the merger. VocalTec expects to have revenues ranging from $110 million to $125 million this year. With over $40 million cash/securities on hand and no debt, VocalTec expects to show a profit in the current quarter. For additional information on this announcement we recommend that investors read the entire press release and the VocalTec (NASDAQ:VOCL) press release describing the stock split and review the form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that we expect to be filed on or before Monday, July 19th, 2010, described below.
The combined companies have the use of over 30 patents, some dating to when VocalTec invented VOIP. In the current legal world we live in, this protection is crucial. The company believes that its patents, technology, and inventions are prior art to other existing patents and may also expose patent invalidity. The combination of patents and softphone/softswitch technology were the primary drivers of the merger. The combined company is much stronger now.
YMAX brings the success of the magicJack in the form of brand equity, distribution and advertising across many outlets and over 6,500,000 magicJacks sold since 2009. The largest reaching CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) in the United States in terms of area codes available and certification in number of states, it has its own chip development and application server/softswitch company. VocalTec also adds softswitch, application servers and the softphone to the mix. The combined company will have cost reductions through different synergies.
VocalTec's advantages over its competitors, including Skype, include:
1. A softphone, sharing a user's favorite numbers, available across many
platforms:
a. A computer
b. A computer with a magicJack connected enabling the use of a regular
telephone (corded or portable) with the ability to be the second
line in a house or the primary number
c. A computer with a femtocell-enabled magicJack allowing calls from a
user's cell phone to go through a home computer and achieving
superior call quality in your house while saving valuable cellular
plan minutes (to be available later this year)
d. Via mobile applications on iPhone® and iPad(TM) mobile digital
devices and mobile devices running the Android(TM) and Blackberry®
mobile technology platforms (beta versions today, formal release in
Q4 of 2010)
2. Free phone numbers given out to all our customers and easily dialed
from any telephone
3. Free telephone services for magicJack to magicJack calls
4. Free telephone calls from our softphone users to anybody in the U.S.,
Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
5. Underlying network carrying these calls is a dedicated telephone
network with over 130 very powerful servers, session border controllers
and application servers. This network has proven to have 99.99% uptime
in the last year
6. Free voicemail, directory assistance, and local and long distance
calling in the U.S. and Canada
7. User contacts stored on our network so where ever they might use the
softphone, the contact list will be downloaded to the app
8. We believe we have the best VOIP call quality using in the U.S.
9. magicJack received the 2009 Most Innovative Product of the Year award
from RadioShack®
10. The ease of use of the magicJack and softphones particularly when
traveling
Ido Gur, who will remain in charge of VocalTec's Israeli operations, states, "I am excited about the potential to become the worldwide, leading provider of VOIP and softphone applications using SIP. I strongly believe that the synergies enabled by this business combination will allow us to achieve this target. I trust the leadership and of Dan Borislow to make this a reality."
Following the merger, a total of 11,736,189 shares are outstanding. The company has included a discussion of future operating results in the press release in connection with its announcement of the merger. The company does not intend to update these statements or provide additional future guidance. The company encourages potential investors to read the Form 6-K filed in connection with the merger and available at http://www.sec.gov.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements about our enterprise value, estimated value per share strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements.
Many factors could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: changes to our business resulting from increased competition; any operational or cultural difficulties associated with the integration of the businesses of VocalTec and YMax; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the merger; unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the merger; the ability of the combined company to achieve the estimated potential synergies or the longer time it may take, and increased costs required, to achieve those synergies; our ability to develop, introduce and market innovative products, services and applications; our customer turnover rate and our customer acceptance rate; changes in general economic, business, political and regulatory conditions; availability and costs associated with operating our network; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, or from changes in the laws, regulations or policies; the degree of legal protection afforded to our products; changes in the composition or restructuring of us or our subsidiaries and the successful completion of acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture activities; and the various other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors, among others, could have a material adverse effect upon our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Skype(TM), associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
iPhone® and iPad(TM) are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions http://www.google.com/permissions/index.html .
The Trademark BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. VocalTec, YMAX and magicJack are not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.
RadioShack® and The Shack® are registered trademarks of RadioShack Corporation.
Cellit Launches New and Improved Mobile Marketing Platform, Cellit Studio 3
CHICAGO, July 16 -- Cellit, a leading provider of mobile marketing solutions, today released its largest overhaul of their core Cellit Studio platform, Cellit Studio 3. Highlighted by a completely redesigned graphic interface, Cellit Studio 3 features new message management and organization options, more complex rules to better segment and target users, and advanced reporting options that significantly improve the user experience.
"This is the most comprehensive redesign of our platform and user interface since its initial release five years ago. The new features are the product of months of dialogue with our customers and partners about their needs and suggestions, as well as some fantastic internally developed ideas," stated David Wachs, President of Cellit.
The new message management and organization options allow users to organize messages into content categories or by campaign, enabling power users to quickly find and adjust specific campaigns within their program. The new feature is core to the platform's access control functionality, allowing robust permissioning and control to multi-user Cellit Studio accounts.
Enhancements to the already robust scheduler function improves campaign planning by allowing users to schedule specific dates and times for common campaign tasks, including changing auto-replies at specific times and sending reporting emails to administrators. Cellit's reporting engine has now been augmented with dynamic maps that allow users to see key activity--such as subscriber growth, unsubscribes and keyword popularity--aggregated by state and area code.
Cellit's rules-based campaign launcher has also received upgrades. New rules allow logical groupings, termed "ANDs" and "ORs" by Cellit, which allow unlimited possibilities on targeting and segmenting.
"Cellit Studio has long been the most flexible mobile marketing campaign manager available," continued Wachs. "The new additions to the platform enable Cellit to continue maintaining a dominant lead in the space and allow our clients to implement groundbreaking platforms with ease. We are excited to provide all of our Cellit Studio clients access to these advanced new features at no additional charge."
For a demo of Cellit Studio 3 and its enhanced features, please contact a sales representative at sales@cellit.com or 800.790.6597.
About Cellit, LLC
Headquartered in Chicago, Cellit was founded on the premise that mobile technology can be accessible to all by combining engineering expertise with world-class customer service and marketing support. Cellit develops innovative and cost-effective self-service solutions for mobile marketing, as well as custom mobile solutions for some of the world's largest brands. With clients including Taco Bell, Subway, Zumiez, IKEA, and GPS Insight, Cellit has a reputation for delivering groundbreaking custom mobile applications in record time. More information on Cellit can be found at their web site: http://www.cellitmarketing.com/.
Source: Cellit, LLC
CONTACT: Brian Bauer, VP of Operations of Cellit, LLC, 1-800-790-6597,
Fax, 1-866-856-3936, brian.bauer@cellitmarketing.com
Social Gaming Network Launches First Cross-platform Mobile Game to Enable Live iPhone-to-Android Gameplay over 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth
Popular Multiplayer Game "Skies of Glory" Now Available on Android Platform
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 16 -- SGN, the leader in cutting-edge social mobile gaming, today announced the launch of the first multi-platform mobile game allowing iPhone and Android users to compete live against one another. First launched on iPhone in December 2009, SGN's hit aerial combat game "Skies of Glory" is now available on Android-based mobile phones above 2.0, including the EVO, Nexus and Droid. Android-toting gamers can not only join the action, but can play against their iPhone-carrying friends. In multiplayer game mode, an Android-based player can spot, engage and shoot down an iOS-based player. "Skies of Glory" for Android was developed in collaboration with Revo Solutions Games, SGN's development partner on the original iPhone game.
SGN's entry into the Android Market follows a meteoric rise in platform adoption. According to Gartner Research, Android represented 26.6 percent of all North American smartphone sales in Q1 2010 -- a year-over-year increase of more than 500 percent.
"Mobile phones are unquestionably the gaming platform of the future. Smartphones are becoming accessible to all, and we are really excited to offer a true multi-platform, multiplayer social mobile gaming experience through 'Skies of Glory,'" said SGN CEO Randy Breen. "As more and more people connect with family and friends through gaming, we continue to facilitate that connection regardless of users' device or platform preferences."
Recognizing both platforms' potential, SGN and Revo Solutions Games created an Open Platform Multiplayer Framework to support a variety of platforms and a wide range of connection capabilities, from EDGE to 3G to WiFi, maximizing gamers' ability to connect.
For Android-based gamers, "Skies of Glory" features the same intense, stunning gameplay enjoyed by iPhone and iPod touch players. Set in World War II, the game features authentic planes from the era competing in multiplayer dogfights over stunning terrains, including mountain ranges, deserts, islands and oceans.
About SGN
Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. with offices in China and Argentina, SGN is one of the most innovative developers of social mobile games. SGN's current stable of advanced games has led to more than 18 million unique downloads on the iPhone and iPod touch. SGN specializes in advanced games such as Skies of Glory and F.A.S.T. that have console quality graphics and live multiplayer features over 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. F.A.S.T., the company's first 3-D jet-fighting game, was listed as #5 on Apple's App Store Top Paid Games list for the iPhone and #6 on the Top Paid Apps list in the U.S. within the first two weeks of its launch. SGN's games are on one in three iPhones and iPod touches. For more information, please visit http://www.sgn.com or http://www.twitter.com/sgn_tweets.
Subaru Announces Mobile Wi-Fi Access Available for 2011 Outback®
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 16 -- Subaru of America announced today that it is now offering Wi-Fi connectivity for the award-winning 2011 Outback crossover SUV model. The new Subaru Mobile Internet system creates a Wi-Fi hotspot inside the Outback giving internet access to 10 or more users for up to 150 feet around the vehicle.
The Subaru Outback redefined the SUV, and offering Wi-Fi connectivity further expands this versatile vehicle's capability. Operating on the 3G network and working with all Wi-Fi enabled devices, Subaru Mobile Internet provides users a safe, fully encrypted connection with download speeds averaging 400kbps-1.2mbps. This uninterrupted Wi-Fi capability is designed for passenger access while the Outback is in motion.
Subaru Mobile Internet easily allows users to check email, surf the web or listen to Internet radio and even stream video and post to social networking sites. Outback passengers can check weather and traffic, download hiking trails, and even reserve a campsite while they're on the road. Multiple passengers can simultaneously use the Wi-Fi connection for their separate devices, including Wi-Fi capable laptop computers, netbooks, smart phones, game controllers, plus the new iPad® and iPod® Touch models.
Subaru Mobile Internet technology is provided by Autonet Mobile, the world's first in-car Internet service provider. The Wi-Fi service can be added as a port or dealer-installed accessory to any 2011 Subaru Outback for an MSRP of $499, plus a $35 activation fee. A one-year subscription at $29 per month is required, and Subaru is including the first three months of service for free. Comprehensive user support is included through joint Subaru and Autonet Mobile customer service resources. Subaru Mobile Internet is a Genuine Subaru Accessory and is covered under the Subaru of America warranty.
Starting at an MSRP of $22,995, the 2011 Subaru Outback is offered in a wide range of four- and six-cylinder models. The Outback is smart-sized compared to other two-row crossover vehicles, featuring a mid-size interior in an easy-to-maneuver and off-road capable wagon body. Equipped with the Lineartronic(TM) CVT (continuously variable transmission), the 2011 Outback is rated at 29 MPG in highway driving.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru boasts the most fuel-efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
Contact: Dominick Infante
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-8615
dinfante@subaru.com
Jessica Tullman
Subaru of America, Inc.
310-352-4400
jtullman@subaru.com
Award Winning Artist Joss Stone Goes Undercover in Activision's James Bond 007(TM): Blood Stone
James Bond 007: Blood Stone Delivers Intrigue and Explosive Third-Person Action for the Xbox 360, PlayStation(R)3 system, Windows PC and Nintendo DS(TM) This Holiday Season
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 16 -- Award winning artist Joss Stone is set to debut as the newest Bond girl in Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) James Bond 007: Blood Stone, an original Bond experience from legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. In addition to stepping into a leading role, Grammy and BRIT Award winner Joss Stone will create original music for the game, luring players into an explosive third-person action adventure where they will unravel an international conspiracy across exotic locales. Players will experience full-throttle, behind-the-wheel action on land and sea while using the most high tech gadgetry known to James Bond 007, the world's most skilled secret agent.
"James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond," said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. "In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3(TM) and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales."
James Bond 007: Blood Stone features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an epic, original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. Players can engage in cover-based firefights, lethal hand-to-hand combat and speed their way through explosive adrenaline-fueled driving sequences as they embark on a global chase leading to action on land and sea through Athens, Istanbul, Monaco and Bangkok. Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several robust 16-person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries.
Joss Stone provides an original musical track to the game titled, "I'll Take it All" written and performed by her and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. The song will be featured exclusively in James Bond 007: Blood Stone.
The James Bond 007: Blood Stone video game is being developed by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Additionally, an original Nintendo DS(TM) game is being developed from the ground up by n-Space. For more information about the game, visit http://www.007.com.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com.
About EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC
EON Productions have produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962. In 1995, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over the 007 franchise from Albert R 'Cubby' Broccoli and are responsible for producing some of the most successful James Bond films ever, including CASINO ROYALE and more recently QUANTUM OF SOLACE. The James Bond franchise is the longest running in film history. EON Productions and Danjaq LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising for James Bond.
About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations is a video game developer based in Liverpool, England. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Blur, Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Geometry Wars, The Club, and the Metropolis Street Racer and Project Gotham Racing series. With 200+ staff working out of a custom-built development studio, the company now simultaneously develops several next-gen projects across various platforms. They can be found online at http://www.bizarrecreations.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in New York State Wireless Network
APALACHIN, N.Y., July 16 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new cell site in Tioga County that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses in South Owego and the South Apalachin area as well as along Routes 601 and 610.
The new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing effort to drive innovation and extend its mobile network in New York. It is also part of our ongoing investment to build the networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable AT&T's customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
"I'm glad to see AT&T helping hardworking taxpayers in Tioga County stay connected to family and friends," said State Senator Tom Libous, (R C I: Binghamtom.) "AT&T's investments in upstate New York will especially help local businesses drive economic growth in our communities."
"Delivering dependable wireless coverage for consumers and business customers is our ultimate objective," said Robert Holliday, vice president and general manager for AT&T in western/upstate New York "Our ongoing investments in this critical part of the state will help ensure that our customers are able to stay connected with their world, at home and on the go."
AT&T's mobile network is based on the Global System for Mobile (GSM) standard, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. AT&T offers data roaming in more than 195 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in New York or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com
LONDON, July 16 -- Leading high street mobile retailer Phones 4u today announced that the BlackBerry® Pearl(TM) 3G in white will be available from July 17th nationwide and will be free for customers on selected monthly tariffs only at Phones 4u.
The stylishly designed BlackBerry Pearl 3G will be the latest addition to the Phones 4u line-up of BlackBerry® smartphones and will be included as part of the interactive BlackBerry Zone at Phones 4u's Tottenham Court Road branch dedicated to showcasing the full range of Blackberry smartphones and accessories. The new 3G smartphone places aesthetics and functionality at the forefront with a stunning compact and sleek design and powerful features making it attractive for any lifestyle. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is the first BlackBerry smartphone to feature a 14-key traditional phone keyboard. It includes an optical trackpad and the familiar SureType® software that can complete words as the user types, making texting fast and accurate. It also offers the unique BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM(TM)) and push email connectivity of the BlackBerry platform as well as SMS, MMS, and access to other popular IM services.
"We know how much our customers want the latest and best smartphones and so we are excited to offer our customers the BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone in white. Featuring everything you'd expect from a top end BlackBerry smartphone, with a whole host of multimedia options that includes a rich media player, camera and a comprehensive set of connection options, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is a stylish and compact handset that will suit people's needs whether at work or play," said Russell Braterman, Marketing Director at Phones 4u.
The BlackBerry Pearl 3G offers users first class entertainment and multimedia experiences via audio and video and includes an integrated loudspeaker for high quality audio playback as well as a 3.5mm headphone socket for private listening on the go. With its efficient battery engineering, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G allows music to be played for as much as 30 hours. In addition to 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G comes with microSD memory card slot, which can support up to 32GB of media storage.
Features include:
-- 624 Mhz processor with 256 MB Flash memory
-- 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
-- Traditional phone keyboard
-- Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n) and 3G connectivity
-- Built-in GPS
-- 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video recording*
-- Media player
-- Optical trackpad
-- Comfortable keyboard that enables quick and accurate typing
-- Premium phone features, including voice activated dialing,
speakerphone and Bluetooth® (2.1) with support for hands-free
headsets, stereo headsets, car kits (including systems that support
the Bluetooth Message Access Profile standard) and other Bluetooth
accessories
* Video recording requires a microSD card, sold separately.
Media Contacts:
Gareth Davies
A&R Partners
gdavies@arpartners.com
020 3047 2306
About Phones 4u
Phones 4u is an independent mobile retailer, offering all networks and handset brands and market leading choice and value. It is part of the Staffordshire-based 4u Group, and the Group CEO is Tim Whiting. Leading the way in the mobile industry through its excellent customer service, award-winning advertising and differentiated in-store experience, Phones 4u has over 450 stores and is still growing. It has recently completed a refresh of its entire store estate, with the focus now on interactivity and making the product the hero. Phones 4u employs circa 6,000 people.
Phones 4u is a truly unique brand within the mobile sector, with a distinctive customer base. It is the leading independent mobile phone retailer among the youth market and is recognised for its success in engaging with this hard to reach audience through its stand-out advertising, social media and its market leading smartphone range.
Passionate about its customers and committed to delivering award winning customer excellence every time, Phones 4u has made its customers' needs the foundation of its business behaviour. Phones 4u was the first mobile retailer to implement NPS and led the industry in making staff accountable for the way they sell and is known for running the largest Ofsted accredited retail apprenticeship programme in the UK. Significant investment in the training and development of its people along with a 'unique to the high street' customer consultation process, delivers quality staff, unrivalled mobile expertise and advice tailored to individual customers' needs. As a result, 1 in 4 new contract smartphones sold on the high street are through Phones 4u.
NetDragon Cooperates with Stephen Chow to Launch Open Beta for CJ7 Online
HONG KONG, July 16 -- NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon"; Stock Code: 777), a leading online game developer and innovator in China, is pleased to announce that "CJ7 Online", a Q-style turn-based MMORPG, entered open beta testing on June 15th, 2010.
"CJ7 Online", an online game developed by NetDragon, involved the participation of Stephen Chow in game planning and design, and adapts the storyline of Mr. Chow's most recent movie "CJ7". The game is being launched in coordination with the release of Mr. Chow's animated feature titled "CJ7: The Carton". In addition, "CJ7 Online" embodies the "Green and Environment-Friendly" spirit encouraged by China's Ministry of Culture.
About NetDragon
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming industry. Established in 1999, NetDragon has been operating and developing a broad range of MMORPGs since launching its first self-made title Monster & Me in 2002. In addition, NetDragon is China's pioneer in overseas expansion, having directly operated its titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, French, Spanish and other foreign languages. NetDragon's game portfolio comprises a range of massively multiplayer online games that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. Current offerings include the games Way of the Five, Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online, Disney Fantasy Online and Tian Yuan. NetDragon also has several games currently in development, including Dungeon Keeper Online, Doomsday, Cross Gate, Legend of the Dark and a new version of Ultima Online.
WISeKey Presents its Mediterranean High Tech Hub Project to the Mayor of Valencia
GENEVA, July 16, 2010-- WISeKey was invited last Tuesday by the Mayoress of Valencia, Rita
Barbera, to meet with several political and business personalities of
Valencia: Bruno Broseta, Regional Secretary for Industry, Commerce and
Innovation for the Government of Valencia; Francisco Pons, President of AVE
(Association of Valencian Entrepreneurs); Diego Lorente, Director General of
AVE; Ramon Gomez-Ferrer, Director General of the Valencia Port Authority;
Inigo Parra, President of Vossloh Spain; Arturo Ortigosa, Director of the
Foundation for the Urban innovation and Knowledge economy; Vicente Igual,
Councilor for modernization of the administration and Beatriz Simon,
Councilor for innovation.
The participants agreed to design a plan to create an innovation hub in
Valencia, a project presented by Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey, in 2007
during the Americas Cup held in Valencia. WISeKey was a sponsor of Alinghi,
the Swiss defender of the Americas Cup and its supplier of security
solutions.
The participants agreed that the city of Valencia has the essential
elements to take a leading role in the worldwide innovation growth. The basis
for this project is the outstanding universities and research centers, the
capacity of the technological network centers and the port, as well as the
exceptional quality of life in the city and its environs.
The establishment of processes for innovation strategies to attract
technological companies to Valencia, was also reviewed. These companies will
support strategic economic sectors of the Valencia Community. Tuesday's
meeting was one of several working meetings organized by the City council of
Valencia to develop the knowledge economy of the city.
WISeKey is a world leader in solutions designed for digital
identification, secure electronic transactions and cloud computing. More
information at http://www.wisekey.com
Contact:
Estrella Vela
WISeKey SA
evela@wisekey.com
+41225943005
Source: WISeKey SA
Contact: Estrella Vela, WISeKey SA, evela@wisekey.com, +41225943005
IndiaMART.com Plans Massive SME Awareness Campaign
NEW DELHI, July 16, 2010--
- To be Launched in 2-3 Weeks, Campaign's Theme Centers on
Boosting Awareness Amongst SMEs on the Need to go Online
- Educate Buyers & Suppliers on how They can Leverage Internet for
24X7 Global Presence, Cost-Effective Marketing & B2B Matchmaking
- Highlight Catalyzing Role of B2B e-Marketplaces Like
IndiaMART.com in Growth of SMEs
- Nation-Wide Drive to be Launched Across Newspapers, Magazines,
Online, Radio, Electronic & Outdoor Media
Most common yet major challenge suppliers and buyers face today is
locating the right partner for business. In an attempt to assist these
entrepreneurs to easily explore new markets and find the relevant business
associates, IndiaMART.com is planning to start a massive nation-wide
awareness campaign in next two-three weeks. The six-month long brand
campaign, to be launched across newspapers, magazines, online, radio,
electronic and outdoor media, would lay thrust on synergising business
opportunities 'online' for both suppliers and buyers across the globe. In
addition, it would boost awareness on the cost-effective marketing
possibilities available on the IndiaMART.com platform which could be
leveraged by the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to a great extent at
anytime and from anywhere.
Drawing attention to the fast-changing nature of conducting businesses,
Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, IndiaMART.com, said, "Internet has
completely changed the dynamics of businesses across the globe. In fact,
having web presence has become a prerequisite for any company's existence.
With over 20 million SMEs in India alone, we, at IndiaMART.com, see huge
potential in integrating the SMEs with Internet for better business
possibilities and are determined to bring them on the global map. Our new
campaign would reinforce this commitment and take it to a next level with a
focused approach in a big way."
Internet is more than just a word today. It is not only credited with
providing 24X7 presence to companies through minimal investment of cost and
time, but also breaks the geographical barriers. Taking cue from this, the
new brand campaign from IndiaMART.com would emphasize on how SMEs and MSMEs
can benefit tremendously through B2B marketplaces on Internet. The aim would
be to help them tap unexplored markets, capitalize B2B matchmaking
opportunities through cost-effective online marketing.
Underlining the role of such an intensive campaign to be undertaken by
the company, Mr. Arun Tyagi, General Manager - Marketing, IndiaMART.com,
shared, "Today, SMEs are largely aware about Internet. However, they lack
knowledge to leverage the same and in particular online B2B marketplaces for
their business growth. This is what drives our marketing strategy and
therefore the campaign's focus on market development through awareness and
education about online B2B marketplaces amongst SMEs. Our idea is to
highlight how easy it is to find variety of buyers and suppliers online from
your personal computer. This is evident with the fact that some SMEs are
already online and reaping the benefits. At IndiaMART.com itself, we enjoy
support and trust of more than 9 lakh registered suppliers and over 30 lakh
unique business visitors every month. Hence, as a market leader, we are proud
to take the first step in overall market development for online B2B
marketplaces in India."
The roaring success of the campaign undertaken last year proved to be a
move in the right direction. It led to sizable increase in the number of
registration with IndiaMART.com. A first of its kind branding experiment, the
campaign saw IndiaMART.com's fixed presence on all the pages of
Timesofindia.com and Economictimes.com. Moreover, the campaign was aired
across 12 stations of Radio Mirchi including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune,
Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, among others. Besides, apart from front page
ads in prominent newspapers such as Economic Times and Times of India, the
campaign was run on Google, Yahoo, Rediff, Moneycontrol, Indianexpress.com
and more than 1000 other top websites through various ad networks. This year
too, the nation-wide awareness drive will follow on the footprints of the
previous campaign while also tapping the electronic medium.
About IndiaMART.com
IndiaMART.com is India's largest online B2B marketplace connecting global
buyers with suppliers through business directories, online product catalogs,
buy-sell offers, industry specific marketplaces, printed media and trade
shows participation.
Founded in 1996, the company has a pan-India presence in over 100 cities.
With over 1500 employees located across 39 offices in the country,
IndiaMART.com offers an extensive range of value-added products and services
to its 700,000 registered members and nearly 5 million global buyers across
various industries and verticals.
IndiaMART.com has won numerous awards over the years and has been widely
covered by media such as CNBC, BBC, BusinessMoney, CNN, Businessworld,
Economic Times, Financial Express, etc for its pioneering role in promoting
SME business in the country. Its existing investors include Intel Capital and
Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd (Times Group), India's largest print media group.