Leading Proxy Advisory Firm RiskMetrics Group Recommends SonicWALL Shareholders Vote 'FOR' Proposed Merger With Affiliates of Thoma Bravo and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7 -- SonicWALL, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNWL) today announced that RiskMetrics Group's ISS Proxy Advisory Services ("ISS") recommends that SonicWALL's shareholders vote "FOR" the proposed merger between SonicWALL and affiliates of an investor group led by Thoma Bravo, LLC, which includes the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan through its private investor department, Teachers' Private Capital at the Company's upcoming July 23, 2010 Special Meeting of Shareholders.
ISS is a leading independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm. The recommendations of ISS are relied upon by hundreds of major institutional investment firms, mutual funds and other fiduciaries throughout the country.
In its July 6, 2010 report recommending that SonicWALL shareholders vote "FOR" the Thoma Bravo/Ontario Teachers' Merger, ISS noted(1):
"Based on a review of the terms of the transaction and the factors described below, in particular, the board's rationale, the consideration represents a reasonable premium to the pre-announcement market price, and the thorough sale process, support for the merger agreement is warranted."
Matthew Medeiros, SonicWALL's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased that ISS, one of the nation's leading independent proxy advisory firms, recommends that SonicWALL shareholders vote "FOR" the Thoma Bravo/Ontario Teachers' Merger. Our Board unanimously believes that the Merger is in the best interests of all SonicWALL shareholders. We look forward to completing this transaction and urge SonicWALL shareholders to follow ISS' recommendation by voting "FOR" the Merger at the upcoming Special Meeting."
Under the terms of the Merger as previously announced on June 2, 2010, SonicWALL shareholders will receive $11.50 per share in cash for each share of SonicWALL common stock they hold. The Merger represents a premium of approximately 28% over the Company's closing price on June 2, 2010, the last trading day prior to announcement of the Merger, and a premium of approximately 63% over the Company's enterprise value as of that same date. The Merger is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close shortly following the Special Meeting, if approved by the shareholders.
Centerview Partners LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to SonicWALL and provided a fairness opinion to the Company's Board of Directors. Fenwick & West LLP is providing legal counsel to SonicWALL.
SonicWALL shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 21, 2010 will be entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.
If shareholders have any questions or need additional copies of SonicWALL's materials, please call MacKenzie Partners today at: TOLL FREE (800) 322-2885 or COLLECT (212) 929-5500.
About SonicWALL, Inc.
Guided by its vision of Dynamic Security for the Global Network, SonicWALL develops advanced intelligent network security and data protection solutions that adapt as organizations evolve and as threats evolve. Trusted by small and large enterprises worldwide, SonicWALL solutions are designed to detect and control applications and protect networks from intrusions and malware attacks through award-winning hardware, software and virtual appliance-based solutions. For more information, visit http://www.sonicwall.com/.
Information regarding the solicitation of proxies
In connection with the proposed merger, SonicWALL has filed a proxy statement and relevant documents concerning the proposed merger with the SEC relating to the solicitation of proxies to vote at a special meeting of shareholders called to approve the proposed merger and the definitive proxy statement has been mailed to the shareholders of SonicWALL. Shareholders of SonicWALL are urged to read the proxy statement and related materials carefully because they contain important information about SonicWALL and the proposed merger. Shareholders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed by SonicWALL with the SEC at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by SonicWALL by contacting SonicWALL Investor Relations by email at investor_relations@sonicwall.com or by phone at +1 (408) 745-9600.
SonicWALL and its directors and certain executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SonicWALL shareholders in respect of the proposed merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of SonicWALL and their respective interests in SonicWALL by security holdings or otherwise is set forth in its proxy statements and Annual Reports on Form 10-K previously filed with the SEC. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of the participants by reading the proxy statement regarding the acquisition. Each of these documents is available for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov and the SonicWALL Investor Relations website at http://www.sonicwall.com/us/company/2166.html.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated completion of the transaction. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of SonicWALL, Inc., involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed herein. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this document. For example, among other things, conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied and the transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities, or delays, and of which could cause the transaction to not be consummated. Additional factors that may affect the future results of SonicWALL are set forth in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at http://www.sec.gov. All forward looking statements in this release are qualified by these cautionary statements and are made only as of the date of this release. SonicWALL is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
(1) Permission to use quotations was neither sought nor obtained.
Contacts:
Investors
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Kelly Blough
Director Investor Relations
(408) 962-6329
Kblough@sonicwall.com
Laurie Connell / Amy Bilbija
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
(212) 929-5500
Media
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Jock Breitwieser
Director Public Relations
(408) 962-6165
jbreitwieser@SonicWALL.com
CONTACT: Investors: Kelly Blough, Director Investor Relations,
+1-408-962-6329, Kblough@sonicwall.com; or Laurie Connell, or Amy Bilbija,
MacKenzie Partners, Inc., +1-212-929-5500, or Media: Jock Breitwieser,
Director Public Relations, +1-408-962-6165, jbreitwieser@SonicWALL.com; or
Matthew Sherman, or Tim Lynch, or Jaime Wert, Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer
Katcher, +1-212-355-4449
Company Lowers Energy Bills With Wireless HVAC Home Automation
Advector Systems ... Getting you into your comfort zone.
GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 7 -- Advector Systems LLC, an advanced technology manufacturer of energy efficient building products, announced its product launch plans for a new brand of HVAC zone control that will utilize wireless technology to provide significant reductions in energy bills.
"Due to the devaluation in the housing market, and the general consent that a home is not as safe of an investment as it use to be, home buyers and home owners are becoming more selective about the options and upgrades they feel are necessities," said Shawn Grennan, Advector Systems Managing Director. "Consumers are beginning to focus on upgrade options and home improvement projects that will show an immediate standard of living benefit and potential to reduce energy bills."
Wireless Technology Drives Energy Efficiency.
Advector's new wireless HVAC zoning system addresses these consumer trends by combining home automation technology for increased comfort, and energy efficient programming options to manage airflow and lower heating and cooling costs.
The new system will use wireless remote thermostats to provide room-based temperature control and wireless dampers to deliver airflow only to specified locations. Consumers will be able to control up to 20 zones from a single location and enjoy the low maintenance and enhanced flexibility that wireless systems provide over traditional zoning solutions.
Differentiating Services for Contractors.
"It is also important to note the benefits that wireless HVAC technology provides builders and contractors," said Boris Medic, Advector Systems Managing Director. "With up to 50% of the next generation of home owners using exclusively wireless technology on a regular basis, it's safe to say that wireless has been proven reliable and well adopted by consumers. Builders and contractors that incorporate wireless options into their plans will differentiate their services and attract more of today's tech-savvy customers."
Making Sense out of Wireless HVAC.
"You don't turn on a light and then leave the room or leave your car running when it's parked in the garage, but every day you turn on your HVAC system to heat and cool rooms that are not being used. It just does not make sense if your goal is energy savings and cost reduction," said Grennan.
Advector's new zoning system provides increased comfort options and wireless control of conditioned air that will decrease monthly bills by only heating and cooling occupied spaces.
NetWitness® Teams with RSA to Provide Real-Time Situational Awareness
NetWitness Demonstrates Interoperability with EMC Security Division's enVision® Platform
HERNDON, Va., July 7 -- NetWitness Corporation, the world leader in advanced threat intelligence and real-time network forensics, today announced interoperability with the RSA enVision® enterprise security solution. This interoperability between the enVision security information and event management (SIEM) platform of RSA, The Security Division of EMC, and NetWitness' advanced threat management solution provides best-in-class technologies that are engineered to provide a higher level of situational awareness for security operations centers and incident response teams.
"In a world in which many incident responders struggle to determine which security events pose the most risk to their organization, the interoperability of NetWitness and RSA enVision SIEM helps offer detailed and definitive answers to the most challenging questions," said Brian Girardi, Director of Product Management, NetWitness Corporation. "This interoperable solution is designed to both infuse existing RSA enVision events with pertinent session content and context, and also send unique network threat alerts to RSA enVision SIEM that can be detected by the real-time network forensics of NetWitness NextGen(TM). Teaming with RSA is part of our ongoing strategy to contribute to a next generation enterprise security management ecosystem that rapidly produces effective results when managing advanced threats and complex network security events."
NetWitness' interoperability with RSA highlights just one of several features in the NetWitness product suite that enables easy enterprise security interoperability with the network security and infrastructure products deployed throughout enterprises. NetWitness' capabilities provide an agile approach for enterprises to obtain clear, actionable information on advanced threats, accelerate incident response, determine incident impact, and continuously monitor their networks in real-time. The flexible, modular architecture of NetWitness NextGen 9 provides these capabilities across enterprise networks.
"We are pleased to welcome NetWitness to the RSA Secured Partner Program. When faced with today's evolving cyber threat landscape, the ability to conduct real-time analysis is paramount," said Ted Kamionek, Vice President, Business Development and Technical Alliances at RSA. "Through our interoperability collaboration we can provide a powerful set of tools for customers in the market by delivering critical real-time network forensics and enabling enterprise security experts to deal with security risks in the most effective and efficient manner possible."
NetWitness customers and partners have immediate access to the implementation guide on the NetWitness Customer Support Portal.
About the RSA Secured Partner Program
The RSA Secured Partner Program is one of the largest and longest-running technology alliance programs of its type, bringing more than 1,000 complementary solutions across more than 300 organizations together. RSA SecurID®, RSA® Access Manager, RSA® Adaptive Authentication, RSA® Digital Certificate Solutions, RSA® Hybrid Authenticators, RSA enVision, RSA® Federated Identity Manager and RSA® Key Manager Suite certification programs bring added assurance to customers that their solutions are certified as interoperable to help them achieve faster time to deployment and lower overall cost of ownership. The RSA Secured Partner Program reflects RSA's commitment to driving inventive collaboration across the industry and support standards-based interoperability with its information-centric security solutions to help protect information, identities and infrastructures. For more information, please visit http://www.rsa.com/rsasecured.
About NetWitness
NetWitness® Corporation is the world leader in real-time network forensics and automated threat intelligence solutions, helping government and commercial organizations detect, prioritize and remediate complex IT risks. NetWitness solutions concurrently solve a wide variety of information security problems including: advanced persistent threat management; sensitive data discovery and advanced data leakage detection; malware activity discovery; insider threat management; policy and controls verification and e-discovery. Originally developed for the US Intelligence Community, NetWitness has evolved to provide enterprises around the world with breakthrough methods of network content analysis and host-based risk discovery and prioritization. NetWitness customers include Defense, National Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies, Top US and European Banks, Critical Infrastructure, and Global 1000 organizations. NetWitness has offices in the U.S. and the U.K. and partners throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
To download the freeware version of NetWitness Investigator, visit http://download.netwitness.com/ . For more information about securing your entire organization with NetWitness NextGen, contact: sales@netwitness.com . Twitter handle: NetWitness .
EMC, RSA, enVision, Secured, and SecurID are registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: NetWitness Corporation
CONTACT: Stephen Ward, NetWitness, +1-703-889-8950, pr@netwitness.com
Jedi Mind, Inc. Completes Revolutionary Gaming Application Allowing Users to Play Every PC Game With the Power of Their Mind
CARDIFF, Calif., July 7 -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com), announces the completion of "Master Mind"- the revolutionary gaming application that allows users to play their favorite PC games with the power of their mind. Existing PC games such as World of Warcraft and Call of Duty can now be played with the power of your mind, rather than using the traditional computer keyboard and mouse. "Master Mind" allows the user to control the characters in these games to move forward, back, punch, kick, shoot and any other movement available in the game, simply by thinking the command associated with the desired action. The user wears a wireless headset that reads your brainwaves like an EEG device and sends an electrical signal to the USB receiver in the computer, allowing the user to now play all their favorite PC games on the market with the power of their mind.
Annual sales of PC games reached $13.1 billion in 2009, which represents a 3% increase in worldwide PC gaming revenues. With the creation of "Master Mind", which allows the user to play all PC games on the market, Jedi Mind, Inc. expects to capture 3-5% of this existing market, by offering an alternative gaming experience. The Company will begin offering the application through their website as a software download in July and expects to sell "Master Mind" through traditional gaming retail stores and through partnerships with some of the biggest gaming software companies in the world.
About Jedi Mind, Inc.
Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by our strategic partner, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company creates medical applications and video games that are controlled by the power of your mind.
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From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.
ForeclosureRadar Releases iPhone App, Makes Professional-Quality Foreclosure Information and Services Available in the Field
Daily auction schedules, property details, photo and note-taking tools now available anywhere
DISCOVERY BAY, Calif., July 7 -- ForeclosureRadar (http://www.foreclosureradar.com/), an online service that provides accurate, up-to-date information on the foreclosure market in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, announced today that it has released an iPhone application. The application makes information on properties in all stages of foreclosure - including daily auction schedules - available to users anywhere, at any time.
ForeclosureRadar counts thousands of professional investors, Realtors, government agencies and financial institutions among its subscribers. The iPhone application is available free to ForeclosureRadar subscribers at the App Store by Apple.
The new iPhone app allows users to:
-- Identify foreclosures around their current location using the iPhone's
GPS capability, or searching by map area, city or ZIP Code
-- Monitor foreclosure auction activity with daily auction schedules, and
quickly find properties as they are announced by the auctioneer
-- Review details on foreclosures including ownership, loan history,
value, equity, transaction history and more
-- View saved properties, review financial analyses performed with the
user's ForeclosureRadar account, and tag and assign a status to
properties of interest
-- Take photos or make notes on properties that can be viewed later or
shared instantly with team members
"Success in today's foreclosure market is driven in large part by the quality and timeliness of your information," said Sean O'Toole, ForeclosureRadar's founder and CEO. "Whether you are an auction investor who needs instant information on the courthouse steps, a Realtor working with clients in the field, or an investor or government staffer doing site inspections, you'll find this app invaluable."
Andrew Katakis of CEMG, Inc., a foreclosure investor and ForeclosureRadar subscriber, said, "The data ForeclosureRadar delivers, and tools they provide to make sense of it, simply blow other foreclosure services out of the water. Extending this experience to the iPhone adds to the value they provide immeasurably."
"Now my team and I can enter any market, any neighborhood, and immediately and accurately answer the question 'What's the foreclosure situation here?'" said Michael Temby, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who subscribes to ForeclosureRadar. "I can quickly and confidently establish my foreclosure expertise with clients in any situation."
ForeclosureRadar is a web-based subscription service. Subscriptions are $49.95 per month with no long-term contract. A 3-day free trial is available.
About ForeclosureRadar.com
ForeclosureRadar features unprecedented tools to search, manage, track and analyze pre-foreclosure, foreclosure auction, short sale and bank-owned real estate. The company was launched in May 2007 by Sean O'Toole, who spent 15 years building and launching software companies before entering the foreclosure business in 2002, where he has successfully bought and sold more than 150 foreclosure properties. ForeclosureRadar is privately held and based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Contact
Mark Skilling
925-513-7175 ext. 22
mark@foreclosureradar.com
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Source: ForeclosureRadar
CONTACT: Mark Skilling of ForeclosureRadar, +1-925-513-7175 ext. 22,
mark@foreclosureradar.com
Offerpal Media to Deliver Monetization Services for Social Game Developers on the Yahoo! Application Platform
FREMONT, Calif., July 7 -- Offerpal Media (http://www.offerpalmedia.com/) today announced that its alternative payment solutions will now be available to developers of social games and other applications distributed through the Yahoo! Application Platform (Y!AP). Y!AP, which is part of Yahoo!'s Open Strategy, is an open application platform globally available to enable developers to build and deploy applications on leading Yahoo! properties, such as the Yahoo! homepage, MyYahoo!, Yahoo! Toolbar, and Yahoo! Pulse. Yahoo! reaches more than 600 million users every month.
Offerpal Media's alternative payment engine enables developers on the Yahoo! Application Platform to offer:
-- Thousands of free trials, discounts, promotions and other
currency-based advertising offers from big brands such as Netflix,
Disney, Discover Card, New York Times, DirecTV and many others
-- A complete suite of alternative payment options, including surveys,
videos, shopping rewards, tasks and other methods of acquiring virtual
currency for free
-- Global direct payment options such as mobile billing, prepaid debit
cards, electronic wallets, micro-transaction solutions and other
worldwide, cash-based payment methods
-- An application install program capable of delivering large numbers of
new users to game developers on a scalable and cost-effective basis
-- Complete customer service and fraud prevention capabilities, real-time
reporting and analytics, an A/B split testing framework, currency
fulfillment, proprietary optimization and targeting technologies, and
other value-added services.
"We are thrilled to be working with Yahoo! to help developers more easily and effectively monetize their applications on the Yahoo! Application Platform," said George Garrick, CEO of Offerpal Media. "As the leading monetization engine of choice for thousands of games and applications across the open web, multiple platforms, and mobile channels, we see Yahoo! as a powerful channel to further extend our reach to one of the largest and most active communities on the Web."
About Offerpal Media
Offerpal Media is the leader in virtual currency monetization for online games, virtual worlds and social networks. The company's turnkey payment platform gives consumers the opportunity to earn virtual currency for free by taking part in targeted advertising offers, shopping at big-brand retailers, completing online surveys, watching videos or otherwise engaging with brands. Since its launch in 2007, Offerpal has engaged with more than 225 million consumers across 2,000 publishers, issuing a total of more than 1 trillion virtual points. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California. Investors include Interwest Capital, North Bridge Venture Partners, and D. E. Shaw Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.offerpalmedia.com.
Source: Offerpal Media
CONTACT: Matt McAllister of Offerpal Media, +1-510-403-7319,
matt.mcallister@offerpal.com; or Jennifer Parson of Atomic PR,
+1-415-593-1400, jennifer.parson@atomicpr.com, for Offerpal Media
New EMC Documentum Media WorkSpace Provides Advanced Capabilities for Brand Management
Reduces Marketing Costs and Protects the Brand
HOPKINTON, Mass., July 7 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced the latest version of the EMC® Documentum® Media WorkSpace, a digital asset management product that provides a highly dynamic, rich Internet application experience for marketing professionals. As the primary user interface for the EMC Documentum Brand Management Solution, Media WorkSpace provides an interactive experience for accessing marketing repositories to enable greater control and visibility over digital media.
Media WorkSpace is a configurable, Web-based interface that is built using Adobe Flex. It provides a rich set of capabilities for managing digital media from any Windows or Macintosh browser without the need for desktop installation. Media WorkSpace delivers the following new capabilities:
-- Advanced image, video, audio and presentation management features
including different views and players, annotations, storyboards,
sub-clips, renditions and version management.
-- Collaborative social media features including relevancy and importance
of an asset, how they are used or related to other assets, capturing
comments and blogs
-- A personal dashboard to enable easy access to recently viewed and
added assets, most popular assets and the inbox.
"The new EMC Documentum Media WorkSpace makes it easy for our business users to interact, search, review and manage thousands of rich media assets," said Lisa McIntyre, Digital Asset Management Librarian at GSD&M Idea City. "Having an easy-to-use application that is graphically pleasing to all types of users is a huge benefit when it comes to adoption and productivity. When users like how items are presented and the key capabilities are at their finger tips, we have found that they are more willing to utilize technologies that promote productivity, better asset utilization and brand controls. The adoption of Media WorkSpace will lead to better collaboration and more efficient ways of working, thus saving us time and money in the long run."
"The need to manage digital assets and brand experiences continues to be an important requirement for marketing organizations," said Brian Babineau, Senior Consulting Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. "To help realize their goals for revenue attainment and reduction of marketing costs, it's critical that their digital asset management solution is easy to use and helps them collaborate, reuse and protect their marketing assets. The new Media WorkSpace is a great example of how interactive interfaces are driving the adoption of powerful digital asset management solutions."
The EMC Documentum Brand Management Solution helps companies improve time-to-market for new products, enables brand consistency and maximizes the value of digital asset investments. As part of EMC's portfolio of marketing solutions, it enables chief marketing officers to better enhance marketing efficiencies and deliver greater brand impact.
"Marketing organizations are under pressure to show greater return on investment while tasked with delivering interactive customer experiences," said Whitney Tidmarsh, Chief Marketing Officer, Information Intelligence Group, a division of EMC. "The new EMC Documentum Media WorkSpace is truly a breakthrough interface designed to meet today's needs for media-rich and highly interactive marketing. Like our customers, EMC's implementation of Media WorkSpace is helping us achieve marketing productivity through access, management and sharing of digital media as well as streamline marketing operations especially around collateral production."
"The new Documentum Media WorkSpace provides highly interactive capabilities that our customers look for when managing digital assets," said Yogesh Gupta, President and CEO of FatWire. "Through our partnership with EMC, we are able to offer their leading digital asset management solution integrated with the FatWire Web Experience Management suite to enable our customers to drive interactive marketing success."
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC and Documentum are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
* Formerly Content Management and Archiving Division
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Liza S. Goldberg, +1-925-600-5991, liza.goldberg@emc.com
Nimsoft On Demand Displaces SilverBack at American Integration
Greater Availability and Deeper Visibility into Clients' Infrastructure Creates Competitive Advantage for IT Solutions Provider
CAMPBELL, Calif., July 7 -- Nimsoft, a business unit of CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA), today announced that American Integration, an IT solutions and management provider, is replacing its existing SilverBack monitoring tools with Nimsoft On Demand--a full-featured unified monitoring solution that delivers broad visibility into business services running in hosted, remote and cloud-based infrastructures.
Nimsoft On Demand provides real-time monitoring capabilities under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model. This delivery model can be more cost-effective and more rapidly deployed than SilverBack--which often requires on-premise administration and management.
Prior to selecting Nimsoft On Demand, American Integration evaluated several other SaaS solutions. The evaluation team assessed numerous factors, and found that many of the competing solutions were strong in areas such as patch management, but lacked the advanced IT monitoring capability to enable true enterprise visibility. The solutions also lacked the SNMP monitoring capabilities American Integration desired.
"Customers have zero tolerance for loss of visibility into their environments," said Danny Owens, president of American Integration. "With Nimsoft On Demand, we can maintain that critical visibility, even when our customers experience hardware problems--and we can implement the kind of granular, scalable monitoring we need to go up-market and win competitive deals."
American Integration's evaluation team selected Nimsoft on Demand based on key differentiators including powerful security features and advanced dashboards--which make it easy to drill down into detailed graphs and statistics for a deep understanding of the network, applications, servers and database performance. In addition to enabling advanced troubleshooting and proactive avoidance of IT problems, these dashboards also eliminate the need for American Integration to deliver uptime reports to clients.
By providing greater availability and deeper visibility into complex IT infrastructures, Nimsoft On Demand is enabling American Integration to more successfully pursue and win business from larger customers.
"With Nimsoft on Demand, American Integration can better meet the needs of large and small customers alike," said Gary Read, senior vice president and general manager of the Nimsoft business unit at CA Technologies. "This allows them to capture more market share, keep their customers happier and optimize their operating margins."
About American Integration
American Integration, Inc. is an IT solutions and management provider committed to understanding the business needs and philosophy of our clients. We provide the highest business value and efficiency gains possible through IT solutions, management and strategic outsourcing services. These solutions and services include business process consulting, planning and implementing of business critical IT systems and processes, IP Telephony, security, remote help desk, remote monitoring, management and onsite issue and task resolution. This is done through the utilization of industry specific tools, trained and expert staff, ITIL-based best practices, quality control and management. For more information, send an email to info@americanintegration.com or visit http://www.americanintegration.com.
About Nimsoft
Nimsoft provides Unified Monitoring(TM) solutions for virtualized data centers, hosted and managed services, cloud platforms, and SaaS resources. The Nimsoft Unified Monitoring architecture eliminates the need to deploy a new monitoring solution for outsourced services, public or private clouds, or SaaS implementations. About 800 customers use Nimsoft Unified Monitoring solutions, including hundreds of leading hosting, cloud and managed service providers such as 1&1, BlueLock, CDW, Hitachi, QTS, Rackspace, SoftLayer and Troubadour. For more information, visit http://www.nimsoft.com or to see Nimsoft Unified Monitoring in action, visit the Nimsoft public portal at http://www.unifiedmonitoring.com. Nimsoft is a business unit within the CA Technologies Cloud Products & Solutions Business Line.
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
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RealtyBid.com and Marcus & Millichap Special Assets Group Establish Commercial Real Estate Bidding Website
New Site Launches By Offering $60 Million+ In Marcus & Millichap Commercial Assets
RAINBOW CITY, Ala., July 7 -- Online Real Estate Bidding Leader RealtyBid.com has partnered with the Special Assets Group of national commercial real estate broker, Marcus & Millichap, to develop CommercialBid.com, a bidding site for commercial real estate assets. The new website officially launched July 1, 2010, with the online unveiling of a special bidding event offering commercial property and commercial loans valued at more than $60 million from the Marcus & Millichap Special Assets Group (MMSAG). Online bidding for this more than $60 million of assets will take place August 3-5 on CommercialBid.com.
RealtyBid.com CEO/President Tony Isbell said now is the ideal time for potential buyers to turn their eyes toward the commercial market.
"RealtyBid has been watching the commercial market for the past two years and evaluating the timing of rolling out a commercial auction strategy," Isbell said. "Our new relationship with MMSAG provided the perfect entree into this market at a time when we can be most beneficial to buyers and sellers."
Isbell emphasized that CommercialBid.com is launching with a bang. "We're launching CommercialBid.com with a Marcus & Millichap special bidding event offering commercial property and commercial loans valued at more than $60 million," he said. "We are so excited about this offering, and it is just the beginning of the investment opportunities we will be offering through CommercialBid.com."
Jacob Steele, director of Marcus & Millichap's Special Asset Group, agreed. "MMSAG's partnership with RealtyBid.com and the creation of CommercialBid.com generate an extremely powerful accelerated marketing process for lenders and private sellers to maximize commercial property and loan values," he said.
Steele added, "The CommercialBid.com online platform has gained immediate traction in the marketplace, as evidenced by our current $60 million-plus non-performing loan and lender-owned property event. Investors are now able to immediately access commercial property and loan opportunities at CommercialBid.com that were previously unavailable to them."
According to Isbell, the new RealtyBid.com online bidding site for commercial real estate will provide an exceptional opportunity for buyers to find properties of value, conduct their due diligence online and place their bids in a fair and transparent process. "People have been asking us, 'Where do I find good deals on quality commercial assets?' We now have an answer for them."
About RealtyBid.com
Thousands of properties are available each month on http://www.RealtyBid.com from the nation's largest lenders, builders and real estate brokerage firms. Offering real estate bidding exclusively online since 2001, RealtyBid.com utilizes technology to make real estate transactions less cumbersome and more cost effective for all parties. RealtyBid.com has sold more than 25,000 properties online and was recently ranked as the country's number one sales team in team transactions two years in a row in the Lore Magazine/Wall Street Journal/Real Trends "Real Estate Top 200."
About Marcus & Millichap Special Assets Group
The Marcus & Millichap Special Assets Group (MMSAG) focuses exclusively on Loan Dispositions, Receivership/REO Property Sales and Bankruptcy Transactions to maximize value for commercial property assets. Founded in 1971, Marcus & Millichap has 1,200 investment specialists in more than 70 offices nationwide. Marcus & Millichap's commercial property expertise includes specialization in multi-family, retail, office, hospitality, industrial, land, manufactured housing, self-storage, senior housing, and commercial loan dispositions. In 2009, Marcus & Millichap completed an industry-leading 3,400 transactions, totaling more than $9 billion dollars.
Source: RealtyBid.com
CONTACT: Daphne Shannon, Marketing Director of RealtyBid.com,
+1-256-549-4463, Daphne.Shannon@RealtyBid.com
New Momentum Expands Operations, Moves Headquarters to Northern California
IRVINE, Calif., July 7 -- New Momentum Inc., the leader in SaaS-based brand protection solutions, has just announced an expansion of its sales, support, and operations organizations to accommodate rapid customer growth. As part of the expansion, worldwide headquarters has been moved to northern California to be closer to the company's largest market -- the high tech industry. The company will continue to maintain an office and major presence in southern California.
Pam Passaretti, New Momentum CEO, commented, "As counterfeit sales and channel violations continue to rise, companies in the high tech, pharmaceuticals and luxury goods industries, are seeing their bottom line drop. New Momentum has played an essential role in helping customers reduce these illegal, costly and dangerous activities. This year we're seeing more and more organizations fight back by increasing their online monitoring and brand protection programs. We have expanded our operations to accommodate this growth."
New Momentum's new global headquarters is located at 980 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94901. The company's southern California office will remain at its current Irvine location.
About New Momentum
New Momentum offers SaaS-based Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) software that combats the rapidly increasing revenue, profit, brand, and market share erosion resulting from global outsourcing and Internet trading. The company's solutions, which provide unmatched visibility into the global open market, include Enterprise Brand Intelligence (anti-counterfeiting) and Enterprise Sales Intelligence (finds channel violations). http://www.newmo.com
Source: New Momentum Inc.
CONTACT: Chris Jensen, VP Marketing of New Momentum, +1-714-803-1432,
cjensen@newmo.com
Cellcom Israel Ltd. Announces Entry to Financial Services Market
NETANYA, Israel, July 7, 2010-- Cellcom Israel Ltd. (NYSE: CEL) (the "Company") announced today its entry
to the financial services market including through an innovative "mobile
wallet". The first step includes a cooperation agreement with Citibank group,
or Citi, that will enable a service of money remittance from Israel abroad by
customers of all cellular operators in Israel, through Citi's platform and
worldwide distribution channels. Additional added value services will be
provided to the Company's mobile wallet customers through a cooperation of
the Company with Isracard group, a leading Israeli credit card company.
Mr. Amos Shapira, the Company's CEO, commented on the new remittance
service: "The mobile phone is the world's most common computerized retail
point of sale. It is this added value that Citi and the Company intend to
bring to the financial services market." Mr. Shapira further noted that the
Company's entry to the financial services market is consistent with the
Company's business strategy to create growth opportunities and provide added
value to its customers while leveraging the mobility advantage and the
Company's core business and competencies through new synergies. "Leveraging
Citi's international banking and financial capabilities, expertise and
infrastructure and the mobility advantage provided by the Company, together
with its familiarity with the Israeli consumer and close relationship with
its customers, the remittance services are expected to have a non significant
effect on the Company's expenses," added Mr. Shapira.
The mobile wallet is expected to be launched by the end of 2010.
The Company also intends to launch an internet based payment service and
is reviewing the launch of additional financial services, such as bill
payments and product purchasing through the mobile phone.
Forward Looking Statement
The information contained in this press release contains, or may be
deemed to contain, forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Israeli Securities Law,
1968). Said forward-looking statements, relating to the launch of financial
services and the impact of the money remittance services on the Company's
expenses, are subject to uncertainties and assumptions regarding market
conditions, Citi's performance and the regulatory environment. Any change in
such factors, could lead to materially different outcome than that set forth
above.
About Cellcom Israel
Cellcom Israel Ltd., established in 1994, is the leading
Israeli cellular provider; Cellcom Israel provides its approximately 3.313
million subscribers (as at March 31, 2010) with a broad range of value added
services including cellular and landline telephony, roaming services for
tourists in Israel and for its subscribers abroad and additional services in
the areas of music, video, mobile office etc., based on Cellcom Israel's
technologically advanced infrastructure. The Company operates an HSPA 3.5
Generation network enabling advanced high speed broadband multimedia
services, in addition to GSM/GPRS/EDGE and TDMA networks. Cellcom Israel
offers Israel's broadest and largest customer service infrastructure
including telephone customer service centers, retail stores, and service and
sale centers, distributed nationwide. Through its broad customer service
network Cellcom Israel offers its customers technical support, account
information, direct to the door parcel services, internet and fax services,
dedicated centers for the hearing impaired, etc. As of 2006, Cellcom Israel,
through its wholly owned subsidiary Cellcom Fixed Line Communications L.P.,
provides landline telephone communication services in Israel, in addition to
data communication services. Cellcom Israel's shares are traded both on the
New York Stock Exchange (CEL) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (CEL). For
additional information please visit the Company's website http://www.cellcom.co.il
Company Contact
Yaacov Heen
Chief Financial Officer
investors@cellcom.co.il
Tel: +972-52-998-9755
Investor Relations Contact
Porat Saar & Kristin Knies
CCG Investor Relations Israel & US
cellcom@ccgisrael.com
Tel: +1-646-233-2161
Source: Cellcom Israel Ltd.
Company Contact: Yaacov Heen, Chief Financial Officer, investors@cellcom.co.il, Tel: +972-52-998-9755, Investor Relations Contact, Porat Saar & Kristin Knies, CCG Investor Relations Israel & US, cellcom@ccgisrael.com, Tel: +1-646-233-2161
Borders Opens eBook Store with Goal to Secure 17 Percent eBook Market Share
Company Also Introduces BlackBerry® and Android(TM) Applications Following Recent iPhone and iPad Releases
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 7 -- Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) today announced the launch of the Borders branded eBook store, powered by global eReading service Kobo(TM). Borders' goal is to secure a 17 percent share of the eBook market by July 2011.
Borders' eBook store launches with more than 1.5 million titles, including thousands of free titles, available in a variety of formats, including ePub, mobile and PDF. The store launch follows the successful introduction of the Borders iPhone and iPad apps, powered by Kobo, as well as the introduction of the Kobo eReader and Aluratek Libre eReader on Borders.com. Both devices, which are value-priced at under $150, have surpassed sales expectations.
To provide additional value around its digital offerings, the retailer will offer its Borders Rewards® loyalty program members with benefits ranging from special gift cards and free shipping on certain items, to exclusive offers on popular digital series, double Borders Bucks(TM) incentives on the purchase of eReaders, as well as other valuable offers. More than 38 million members have signed up for the Rewards program since it launched in 2006.
"The race to emerge as a retail leader within the digital category is just starting," said Mike Edwards, Chief Executive Officer for Borders, Inc. "During the past several months, we've been carefully crafting a digital strategy, one that has great content and a device-neutral philosophy backed by the Borders brand as its cornerstones. We believe we are very well positioned to come out strong and to ultimately claim about a 17 percent eBook market share by this time next year."
Borders' Consumer Research
According to Borders' consumer research, convenience, choice, content and quality hardware rank at the top of the attributes readers look for in an ideal digital bookstore experience. The launch of the company's eBook store will be complemented by its strong in-store digital presence through its upcoming Area-e sections, where customers will be able to try out a number of eReading devices before making a purchase. Area-e sections, which will be in virtually all Borders stores by early September, will be staffed by knowledgeable associates, who will demo products and answer customers' questions.
Research further shows that eReaders priced below $200 are likely to be the most gifted items this holiday season. The Kobo eReader ($149), which also comes with 100 free titles, and the Libre eBook Reader Pro ($119), both of which are priced to fit most budgets, position Borders for strong consumer adoption and market penetration. The Kobo eReader is currently available in select Borders stores and can be ordered on Borders.com anytime. The Libre eBook Reader Pro can also be ordered on Borders.com.
BlackBerry and Android Applications
The company also announced today it is making available to consumers BlackBerry® and Android(TM) eReading applications, also powered by Kobo. Now customers can enjoy the free, easy-to-use eBook reading applications on the BlackBerry® Curve(TM), the new BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630 and the BlackBerry® Bold(TM), as well as Android devices. These apps enable users to quickly and easily browse and buy eBooks; search by title, author, topic, or keyword; access their eBook library; download eBooks for offline reading; and enjoy several enhanced reading features that amplify the digital reading experience. Users can download the free BlackBerry and Android apps in the Borders branded eBook store at http://www.borders.com. The launch of these apps represents another pillar in Borders' digital rollout -- an important part of its commitment to enable customers to enjoy digital books on a wide variety of devices.
About "Powered by Kobo": Kobo, Inc.
"Powered by Kobo" is an eBook partner program from Kobo, a global eBook service backed by Indigo Books & Music, Borders Group, REDgroup Retail, and Cheung Kong Holdings. The 'Powered by Kobo' program provides a flexible solution for hardware manufacturers and retailers worldwide to launch an eReader or eBook store. "Powered by Kobo" partners have access to Kobo's catalogue of more than two million titles and applications for smartphones, netbooks, laptops, tablets and dedicated eReaders. Kobo's vision is to deliver any book on any device and is a strong voice in the eBook industry supporting open standards for eBooks and eReaders. For more information, visit http://www.kobobooks.com.
About Borders Group, Inc.
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., through its subsidiaries, Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. One can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "expect," "planning," "possibility," "opportunity," "goal," "will," "may," "intend," "anticipates," "working toward" and other words of similar meaning. One can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to address matters such as the company's future financial condition and performance (including earnings per share, profitability, liquidity, cash flows, debt levels, market share growth and other sales information, inventory levels and capital expenditures), its cost reduction initiatives and plans for store closings and the expansion of product categories, including eBook content and eReaders. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and plans to differ materially from those included in the company's forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, consumer demand for the company's products, particularly during the holiday season, which is believed to be related to general economic and geopolitical conditions, competition and other factors; the availability of adequate capital--including vendor credit--to fund the company's operations and to carry out its strategic plans; adverse litigation results or other claims, the performance of the company's information technology systems and, with respect to eBook content and eReaders, the availability to the company of anticipated content levels and a variety of competitive devices.
The company's periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission contain more detailed discussions of these and other risk factors that could cause actual results and plans to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements, and those discussions are incorporated herein by reference. The company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Teo Announces TSG-6 Certification for New PoE-enabled IP Phones
Company receives government security approval for two new PoE-enabled phones
MUKILTEO, Wash., July 7 -- Teo (http://www.teotech.com/), an innovative telecommunications company formerly known as Tone Commander Systems, announced today that it received TSG-6 certification for two new Power over Ethernet (PoE)-enabled IP phone models from the National Telephone Security Working Group (NTSWG). Teo is the first manufacturer to receive Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Class A certification for a PoE-enabled phone.
Both new models include 802.3af PoE support and a built-in switched Ethernet port, which allows a single network connection to support both a PC and phone. The U.S.-manufactured phones are industry-standard SIP compliant and are capable of working with virtually all SIP compatible systems including Cisco, Avaya, Nortel, Asterisk, Shoretel and Broadsoft, as well as many others.
The Teo 7810PoE-TSGA is TSG-6 Class A certified and may be used in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) areas without any other equipment restrictions. The less expensive 7810PoE-TSGB is TSG-6 Class B certified and may only be used in applications where the Ethernet switch is collocated within the SCIF.
"With these certifications, Teo continues its tradition of being a leading provider of highly secure, government-grade communications systems," said Steve Hill, president of Teo. "We now have the largest range of TSG-6 approved telephone equipment in the industry."
These new phones add to Teo's extensive line of TSG-6-certified telephone equipment. In April 2009, the company announced TSG-6 certification for its 7810 TSG-6 IP phone - the first VoIP phone to be approved by the NTSWG and the CNSS. Other Teo/Tone Commander TSG-6 products include the industry's only certified TSG-6 ISDN phones and TSG-6 NT1 ISDN Network Terminations.
Pricing and availability
Both models are available now. GSA pricing for the IP Phone 7810PoE-TSGA is $679; the 7810PoE-TSGB is $599. For more information, call 800.524.0024 or email sales@teotech.com.
About Teo
Teo is an innovative telecommunications company specializing in telephone and network solutions for Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions and small and large businesses around the world. The company, located in Mukilteo, WA, offers several made-in-the-USA products including U.S.-manufactured VoIP telephones, Enhanced 911 (E911) Emergency Response Solutions, NT1 ISDN Network Terminations, ISDN Centrex Attendant Consoles and ISDN telephones. For more information about Teo, please visit http://www.teotech.com or call 800-524-0024.
Media Contacts: Michelle Craig or Katie James, Nyhus Communications LLC for Teo, (206) 323-3733 | michelle@nyhus.com or katie@nyhus.com
Source: Teo
CONTACT: Michelle Craig, michelle@nyhus.com or Katie James,
katie@nyhus.com, both of Nyhus Communications LLC for Teo, +1-206-323-3733
Entrust Expands Managed Border Solution, Adds Integration to ICAO Repository
Hosted solution enables necessary integration, encryption to strengthen identity-based security at border checkpoints
DALLAS, July 7 -- As issuance of ePassports has increased on a global scale, the ability of countries to utilize the new capabilities has not kept pace. To assist governments with this effort, Entrust, Inc., expands its managed border solution to provide governments an easy-to-deploy method for inspecting today's advanced electronic machine-readable travel documents (eMRTD).
"Organizations can now deploy a single, managed solution to strengthen or reinforce identity-based security at border checkpoints," said Entrust President and CEO Bill Conner. "Based on extensive experience with government and law enforcement agencies, Entrust offers countries a smart, cost-effective option to improve border security with a hosted solution that takes advantage of second-generation eMRTD security features."
A component of Entrust Credentialing Services, the new Entrust offering simplifies the complex architecture associated with validating eMRTDs. It enables border security agencies to download revocation information from the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) public key directory (PKD); establish integration with domestic no-fly lists; and secure the transmission of validation material.
"Secure, seamless integration to these vital repositories helps form a trusted global security infrastructure," said Mauricio Siciliano, manager of the ICAO eMRTD Program. "It's the continued innovation of this trust foundation that will improve overall border security and help slow and deter identity-based fraud, international crime and other illegal activity."
Based on Entrust's proven hosted public key infrastructure technology (PKI), Entrust provides governments the ability to properly read and verify first- and second-generation eMRTDs. The managed solution is deployed as a cloud-based service, further simplifying the need for dedicated hardware, facilities and expertise. For governments with limited expertise and budget, this managed solution provides key components for proper document inspection -- from a single, proven vendor.
"Understandably, great expense comes when implementing border controls, readers, endpoints, watch list integration and infrastructure," said Conner. "With a hosted solution, border control agencies don't require in-house expertise for PKI, and Entrust has established the appropriate relationship with ICAO -- saving time, money and resources."
Participating in ICAO's PKD is critical to verify the authenticity of ePassports from other countries. And, conversely, other countries can help identify fraudulent ePassports being issued in another country's name.
To ensure the secure exchange of the documents and certificates, Entrust also encrypts all transmissions -- providing a trusted infrastructure and protecting the integrity of all exchanged data.
Entrust ePassport solutions have been deployed in 15 countries, who have collectively issued more than half of the world's ePassports in use today. Entrust solutions are also used by more than 35 countries and 60 U.S. federal agencies.
Entrust has been a trusted advisor to many countries as they pursue ePassport projects. The technology is currently in use in a number of countries issuing a high volume of ePassports, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Singapore, Ireland, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, New Zealand, Canada and Finland.
The capabilities also can be extended to inspect documents in other scenarios and environments, from creating secure VIP areas at large events to verification of first responders at emergency scenes. The solution is based on the Entrust Managed Services PKI, which allows organizations to establish and maintain a trustworthy environment. This service provides certificates that secure many off-the-shelf applications using encryption, digital signatures and strong certificate authentication.
About Entrust
Entrust provides identity-based security solutions that empower enterprises, consumers, citizens and Web sites in more than 4,000 organizations spanning 60 countries. Entrust's identity-based approach offers the right balance between affordability, expertise and service. For strong authentication, fraud detection, digital certificates, SSL and PKI, call 888-690-2424, e-mail entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.
Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Store Offers Hands-On, Interactive Retail Experience for Customers in Rhode Island
LINCOLN, R.I., July 7 -- As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, and to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new wireless retail store in Lincoln.
The store, located Lincoln Mall Plaza, has a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage customers and provide a "try before buy" service experience. Trained sales consultants will provide demonstrations of a wide range of wireless products. Shoppers can also test out various advanced wireless data applications including GPS navigation, mobile social networking or mobile television.
The Lincoln store is led by Fernando Neves and has a staff of seven employees who are trained to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There are nine AT&T-owned retail locations in Rhode Island. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
To find out more details about AT&T's coverage in Rhode Island or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool provides up-to-date wireless coverage information for specific locations. The 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., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 7, 2010-- Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd, the leading provider of Unidirectional
Security Gateways and data diodes, for secure network connectivity for
Process Control Networks, SCADA systems, remote monitoring and segregated
networks, introduced today Waterfall's USA based offices and operations.
Waterfall's patented cyber security solutions enable Utilities
and Critical Infrastructures to securely connect their critical industrial
networks to external networks, thus securely fulfilling their business needs
without exposing these networks to the risks and threats of cyber attacks,
cyber terror and hacking from the external, less secure networks.Waterfall's
cyber security solutions assist Utilities and Critical Infrastructures to
achieve compliance with NERC-CIP, NRC, CFATS and other regulations and
standards, as well as cyber-security policies and best-practices.
"Waterfall's focus is on the North American Utilities and
Critical Infrastructure markets. Our continuing success in these markets,
resulting in a large and rapidly expanding customer base, amongst which are
the highest and most prestigious of the Utilities and energy companies,
accelerated our plans to open the local offices", said Lior Frenkel,
Co-Founder and CEO of Waterfall Security Solutions, "Our customers and
prospects will profit from the added benefits from Waterfall's local
presence.We estimate that the process of fully activating the local offices
shall be complete by end of 2010."
Waterfall's rapidly expanding installed-base was only one
factor influencing Waterfall's decision to make this move now. Recently, the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected Waterfall's technology to
be an integral part of its national cyber security test-lab at Idaho National
Laboratories (INL), Waterfall's industrial network security patent was
granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and many advancements and
innovating new technologies were embedded into Waterfall's products, making
them even better, more advanced and technologically superior.
About Waterfall Security Solutions:
Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd. is the leading provider of
Unidirectional Security Gateways(TM) and data diodes for Control networks,
SCADA systems, Remote Monitoring and Segregated Networks. Waterfall's
security solutions assist Utilities and Critical Infrastructures to easily
and comfortably achieve compliance with NERC-CIP, NRC, CFATS and other
regulations as well as cyber-security best practices.
Waterfall's products have been deployed in many utilities,
critical national infrastructures, mission critical environments and homeland
security agencies throughout North America, Europe and Israel. Waterfall's
offerings include support to leading industrial applications, such as:
OSIsoft PI(TM) Historian, GE Proficy(TM) iHistorian, the Siemens SIMATIC(TM)
and the GE OSM(TM) remote monitoring platforms, and leading industrial
protocols, such as: OPC, Modbus, DNP3 and ICCP.
NICE Systems and Esri International, Leading GIS Company, Sign Technology Partnership to Enhance NICE's Real-Time Situation Management Solution
Esri's GIS will be Integrated in NICE Situator to Provide Enhanced Real-Time Situational Awareness and Response to Security Operations Worldwide - Seaports, Airports, Public Transport, Railways, City Centers, Military and Enterprises
RA'ANANA, Israel, July 7, 2010-- NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE), a leading global provider of
intent-based solutions that enable enterprises and security organizations to
extract Insight from Interactions, transactions and surveillance to drive
business performance, reduce risk and ensure safety, and Esri, a leading
provider of geographical information system (GIS) software, today announced
that the companies have entered into an OEM agreement to enhance NICE
Situator with Esri's GIS capabilities, for enhanced situation management.
Under the OEM agreement, the Esri ArcGIS software engine will be embedded and
integrated into the NICE Situator solution. The new integrated solution will
serve the security operations needs of seaports, airports, public transport,
railways, city centers, military organizations, as well as enterprises.
The integrated solution combines NICE Situator's data fusion, analysis
and automated response capabilities, with Esri's spatial analysis, data
management, and GIS mapping, to improve situational awareness and real-time
situation management. NICE Situator correlates data from diverse security,
safety and operational systems, alerting operators in real-time to incidents
that require attention. All of the relevant information is then overlaid on
an intuitive GIS interface, so control center operators can visualize
situations in a geographic context, using Situator's pre-programmed response
plans to help guide and automate their response. For example, operators
alerted to a situation can immediately see the locations of various sensors
in alarm mode, and view nearby video cameras, mobile responders, vehicles,
and other location-aware devices, all dynamically updated in real-time.
Automated decision support checklists in NICE Situator also help operators
manage resources for an effective situation response.
"Computerized mapping technology is a pre-requisite for organizations
around the world that are focused on security," said Terry Bills, Esri
Transportation Industry Manager. "Now, by adding GIS capabilities from Esri
to the real-time situation planning, response and analysis capabilities of
NICE Situator, command and control centers can be automatically alerted to a
situation, be able to better visualize the situation as it's happening, and
respond more effectively with a pre-defined plan."
"We are happy to be working with Esri on enhancing NICE's leading-edge
capabilities for improving situational awareness and incident management,"
said Israel Livnat, President, NICE Security. "Command and control centers
are increasingly looking for a solution that combines computerized mapping
capabilities with real-time situation management. We're looking forward to
working with Esri on a solution that offers these enhanced situation
management capabilities, to command and control centers."
About NICE Situator
NICE Situator is a situation management software platform that enables
automatic situation planning, response and analysis in real time, as well as
thorough post incident reviews and investigations. NICE Situator integrates
to a wide array of sensors and security systems, analyzing and correlating
information to help organizations connect the dots and improve situational
awareness, incident response and decision-making. NICE Situator's generic
gateways and open architecture make it possible to integrate to virtually any
existing or future security device, system, or data source. Organizations
that deploy NICE Situator are not constrained to specific types or brands of
security solutions but rather can chose the solutions that best satisfy their
security needs. With NICE Situator, organizations can fuse many different
types of security devices and systems into a unified platform, including:
access control, video systems, perimeter intrusion sensors, location tracking
(RFID, GPS), panic buttons, environmental sensors, communication devices, and
much more. Through this integration, NICE Situator is able to present a
Common Operating Picture (COP), with real-time alerts and information from
all integrated systems displayed on an intuitive multi-Iayered Geographical
Information System (GIS)-based interface, enabling security operators to
continuously monitor and interact with systems, people and assets for a
higher level of situational awareness. NICE Situator also provides a
framework for automating complex response workflows and standard operating
procedures (SOPs).
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to
think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS, Esri software is
used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200
largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than
two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and
universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops
and thousands of Web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the
world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides
complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet
platforms. Visit us at http://www.esri.com/news.
About NICE Systems
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) is the leading provider of Insight from
Interactions solutions and value-added services, powered by advanced
analytics of unstructured multimedia content - from telephony, web, radio and
video communications. NICE's solutions address the needs of the enterprise
and security markets, enabling organizations to operate in an insightful and
proactive manner, and take immediate action to improve business and
operational performance and ensure safety and security. NICE has over 24,000
customers in more than 150 countries, including more than 80 of the Fortune
100 companies. More information is available at http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of NICE Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners. For a full list of NICE Systems's marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/NICETrademarks.html.
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements, including the statements by Messer Livnat, are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the
Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ
materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the
impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base
(particularly financial services firms) and the resulting uncertainties;
changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing
and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel;
loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and
inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a
more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the
company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media
Galit Belkind
NICE Systems
+1-877-245-7448
galit.belkind@nice.com
Investors
Daphna Golden
NICE Systems
+1-877-245-7449
ir@nice.com
Just5 Releases New Mobile Phone Line Designed for Ease of Use, Reliability and Emergency Response
Ideal for Seniors, People with Poor Eyesight or Hearing Problems, People with Medical Conditions that Require Constant Care and Children Who Need a 'Starter Phone'
LAS VEGAS, July 7 -- Just5, a global provider of mobile phones designed for ease of use, reliability and emergency response, today announced the general availability of its new line of mobile phones targeting seniors, people with poor eyesight or hearing problems, people with medical conditions that require constant care and children who need a "starter phone." The phone line offers only the essential features for these target audiences and provides a simple alternative to today's increasingly complex handsets and smartphones.
Just5 phones feature large, easily visible buttons for ease of dialing and texting; a "speaking keypad" that confirms which buttons are pressed; a small form factor that easily fits in the hand; amplified speaker volume (up to 100db); an FM radio for convenient listening without a headset; a flashlight to negotiate dark spaces; simple keyboard locking via a switch; exceptionally long battery life for reliability; and an emergency-response function.
"There is a great opportunity for a phone that places a high priority on ease of use and offers just the most commonly used functions," said Alex Petrov, vice president of operations at Just5 Americas. "We want to open mobile phones to specific populations that may have difficulty using the latest and greatest mobile gadgets, especially the current generation of 'baby boomers' who need a safe, reliable phone."
According to Petrov, the emergency-response function enables users to preset up to five phone numbers for 911, family, friends, doctors, etc. When users press a large emergency SOS button, the phone will activate a siren to attract the attention of others nearby. Then, the phone will text an urgent message (e.g. "I'm having an emergency, please answer") to the five preset numbers, then dial them in prioritized order. Once someone answers a call, the phone automatically switches to loud-speaker mode for easier communications. This feature is vital if a user drops the phone after pressing the SOS button.
Launched at CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas, Just5 phones are currently available in the U.S. and Canada through wholesale distribution channels.
About Just5
Just5 is a global provider of mobile phones that are designed for optimal ease of use, reliability and emergency response, offering basic features that are ideal for seniors, people with poor eyesight or hearing problems, people with medical conditions that require constant care and children who need a "starter phone." Features include large buttons, a high-volume speaker for amplified sound, a long-lasting battery for reliability, and an emergency SOS button. Just5's unlocked GSM 850/1900 band phones enable users to connect with any U.S. or Canadian GSM service provider. For more information, visit http://www.just5.com.
All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
Source: Just5
CONTACT: Ashley Affeldt or Daniel Rhodes, both of Global Results Comms.
(GRC), +1-949-608-0276, Just5@globalresultspr.com, for Just5
Netlist Announces OEM Qualification of NetVault NV Non-Volatile Memory-Subsystem for RAID Controllers
New NetVault NV Solution Provides Enhanced Data Center Disaster Recovery Capabilities
IRVINE, Calif., July 7 -- Netlist, Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) today announced that Dell Inc. has qualified both its 512 megabyte and 1 gigabyte flash memory-based, non-volatile cache subsystems, NetVault NV(TM), to support RAID storage applications on PowerEdge servers and PowerVault Direct Attached Storage solutions. With NetVault NV, Netlist is helping enable Dell servers to recover and retain data for weeks following data center power failures. The announcement follows Dell's recent selection of Netlist's battery-backed module, NetVault BB.
"Partnering with Netlist gives Dell's enterprise customers added flexibility and peace of mind when deploying PERC cache solutions," said Sally Stevens, vice president, Server Product Group Platform Marketing, Dell Inc. "NetVault NV delivers the reliability and performance our customers require while reducing the total cost of ownership for this high performing disaster recovery solution."
NetVault NV provides a solution for enhanced data center fault recovery, reduced system downtime and reduced total cost of ownership. The modules offer extended data retention by uniquely combining DRAM and Flash for high throughput performance. With Dell's PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERC) using NetVault NV, Dell's enterprise customers are able to recover business critical data more reliably following a system outage versus traditional subsystems, which often cannot preserve cache data for more than 24 to 72 hours. In addition, alternative subsystems often require either unplanned or planned system downtime for maintenance. NetVault NV eliminates the need for these system downtimes and the associated loss of sales that can occur during these events.
"We are pleased Dell selected NetVault NV, the latest addition to Netlist's flash product line," said Steve McClure, Vice President of Marketing for Netlist. "Dell's qualification of NetVault NV for this high reliability, disaster recovery application demonstrates our ability to deliver differentiated products enabling OEMs to deliver best in class datacenter solutions."
In addition, NetVault NV only requires power for less than a minute to backup cache data. This flexibility allows OEMs to either use smaller, lower cost batteries or eliminate batteries altogether with the use of the NetVault NV's Power Module Unit (PMU). The PMU uses ultra capacitor technology and allows the NetVault NV solution to achieve full RoHS 6/6 product compliance.
Contact Netlist for pricing, ordering part numbers, datasheets and application notes. Additional information is available at the Netlist website: http://www.netlist.com/.
About Netlist:
Netlist, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance, logic-based memory subsystems for the server and high-performance computing and communications markets. The Company's memory subsystems are developed for applications in which high-speed, high-capacity memory, enhanced functionality, small form factor, and heat dissipation are key requirements. These applications include tower-servers, rack-mounted servers, blade servers, high-performance computing clusters, engineering workstations, and telecommunication equipment. Netlist was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Netlist. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continuing development, qualification and volume production of NetVault(TM) and Hyper Cloud(TM); the rapidly-changing nature of technology; risks associated with intellectual property, including the costs and unpredictability of litigation over infringement of our intellectual property; volatility in the pricing of DRAM ICs and NAND; changes in and uncertainty of customer acceptance of, and demand for, our existing products and products under development, including uncertainty of and/or delays in product orders and product qualifications; delays in the Company's and its customers' product releases and development; introductions of new products by competitors; introductions of new products by competitors; changes in end-user demand for technology solutions; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the Company's reliance on suppliers of critical components; fluctuations in the market price of evolving industry standards; and the political and regulatory environment in the People's Republic of China. Other risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K, dated February 19, 2010, and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company from time to time. Except as required by law, Netlist undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Katie Lister Jill Bertotti
Vantage Communications for Netlist Allen & Caron Inc
407-767-0452 x229 949-474-4300
klister@pr-vantage.comjill@allencaron.com
Source: Netlist, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Katie Lister of Vantage Communications, +1-407-767-0452,
ext. 229, klister@pr-vantage.com; or Investors, Jill Bertotti of Allen & Caron
Inc, +1-949-474-4300, jill@allencaron.com, both for Netlist, Inc.
Webroot Acquires BrightCloud, Innovator in Web Site Classification and Reputation Services
Acquisition Will Drive Innovation in Webroot's Cloud-based Protection for Consumers and Businesses
BOULDER, Colo., July 7 -- Webroot, a leading Internet security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced it has acquired BrightCloud, a Web content classification and security services provider. Webroot will integrate BrightCloud's technology with its own proprietary malware detection and security-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies to protect consumers and businesses worldwide.
"Webroot is growing our business through investments in research and development, acquisitions, and by building a world-class customer support organization," said Dick Williams, CEO, Webroot. "BrightCloud brings to Webroot a set of Web filtering capabilities that are world-class, and upon which we will build significant new capabilities. BrightCloud's technology and team will be great assets to Webroot as we establish ourselves as the best company in the world at delivering security as a service."
Founded in 2005, BrightCloud provides Web reputation and content classification capabilities that maximize productivity and mitigate Web-based security risks. BrightCloud maintains information on more than 200 million URLs and IP addresses to comprise the most accurate and comprehensive data available for classifying content and detecting malicious sites. The company's technology is used by partners to create an added layer of security and policy management for their customers.
Today's acquisition will enable Webroot to build innovative services utilizing Web site classification and reputation across its business. The company's portfolio of cloud-based Web security offerings includes Webroot® Web Security Service which protects businesses against the latest malware threats. Webroot will deliver Web security via the cloud to consumers as part of Webroot Internet Security Complete, a new product launching later this month. In addition, Webroot's geographic growth plans are complemented by BrightCloud's support for more than 30 languages.
"We are very excited to become a part of Webroot," said Quinn Curtis, president and CEO, BrightCloud. "This merger will enable us to provide even greater protection, service and value to our customers and partners, and the strength of the Webroot brand and its technology portfolio will help us reach new markets."
Based in San Diego, California, the BrightCloud team will join Webroot's Cloud Engineering team with an expanded focus on hosted security services.
About Webroot
Webroot is a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1997, Webroot is headquartered in Colorado and is the largest privately held Internet security company in the United States. The company employs more than 400 people globally and has operations across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Consistently rated among the best security offerings available, Webroot's products includes email, Web and archiving security services for businesses, and antimalware, privacy and identity protection for consumers. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com/ or call 800.772.9383.
Calypso Gateway gives beginning colonists a place to call home
GOTEBORG, Sweden, July 7 -- First Planet Company, developer and publisher of the largest real cash economy MMORPG, announced today a revolution in the way new players can access Planet Calypso. Calypso Gateway gives beginning colonists a dedicated location to start out, get missions and learn about the game all in a safe environment.
Planet Calypso is known for its real-cash economy, grand scope, lush visuals and a very steep learning curve. Enter Calypso Gateway, the new content release from First Planet Company, which features an innovative starting point for newcomers. For many years those arriving on Calypso have started their new life on the busy streets of Port Atlantis, left with nothing but their bare hands and an orange jumpsuit. They have had a world of possibility to explore but at the same time the experience can prove daunting and overpowering. This new addition to Calypso changes all of that.
The Calypso Gateway is a secluded area consisting of an arrival terminal located on an island. It is the first point-of-contact with the game, after the avatar creation process. Calypso Gateway features several introduction missions to orient new players and make sure they have vital equipment. Newcomers will be able to engage in hunting, mining and crafting, using the equipment given. The tutorial-like mission structure allows players to learn about Calypso, the Real Cash Economy model and the way the basic features work. The Gateway is a place where newcomers can interact and learn, without many of the distractions found elsewhere on Calypso, as the area is off-limits for all other colonists. Once players take the one-way teleporter to go to mainland Calypso they can never go back.
First Planet Company is the developer and publisher of Planet Calypso, the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world. Players have the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on Calypso or in the real world. It is also the first MMORPG to use CryTek's stunning CryENGINE 2 for amazing graphics and physics. Planet Calypso is the oldest planet in the Entropia Universe and is free to download.
First Planet Company AB is a subsidiary of the MindArk Group. First Planet Company AB develops and markets Planet Calypso, a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) based on the Entropia Platform, and is part of the Entropia Universe. Set in a distant future, the planet Calypso is home to an expanding human colony struggling with the natural and economic elements involved in establishing their new civilization.
For more information on First Planet Company (FPC) and Planet Calypso please contact us at the numbers below or go to our website at http://www.planetcalypso.com/
CONTACT: Frank Campbell of First Planet Company, +46 31 607 362,
fc@mindark.com; or David Tractenberg, +1-310-453-2050, ext. 111,
david@tractionpr.com, for First Planet Company
MIAMI, July 7 -- The online projector lamp retailer MyProjectorLamps, based in Miami, Florida, continued to assert itself in the projector lamp industry this week by rolling out an international array of domains to serve greater Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Australia and South America. This marks the second comprehensive addition or overhaul to the company's purchasing interface in the first half of 2010.
The projector lamp website now feeds critical information about purchasing in 13 additional languages including Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Russian, Turkish, Hebrew and Arabic. MyProjectorLamps President Michael Newman says that he hopes the company will now be able to reach into these new markets and forge lasting partnerships for the long-term growth of the projector lamp supplier.
In addition to the added languages, MyProjectorLamps now also accepts payments through its projector lamp ordering and purchasing interface in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish Kroners with plans to facilitate payments in Swiss Francs in the short-term.
MyProjectorLamps has also added regional websites that have languages and currencies that were previously provided for in Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.
Projector lamps for the new regional purchasing interfaces in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, Russia, Turkey, Israel and the Middle East including, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia all ship from the company's European hub located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Projector lamps for the new regional purchasing interfaces in Brazil and Argentina will ship from the company's world headquarters located in Miami, Florida.
MyProjectorLamps is a private company that provides projector lamps for DLP and LCD projectors. For pricing information please visit the website located here - http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/
All sales inquiries can be directed to Mr. Russell Snyder by emailing russ.snyder@myprojectorlamps.com
Media inquiries can be directed to Mr. Pavan Singh by emailing pavan.singh@photographicearth.com
Contact:
Russell Snyder
MyProjectorLamps
305-672-6732
russ.snyder@myprojectorlamps.com
Source: MyProjectorLamps
CONTACT: Russell Snyder of MyProjectorLamps, +1-305-672-6732,
russ.snyder@myprojectorlamps.com
Mobile Web Application Helps Boost Local Business in NYC Community
NEW YORK, July 6 -- Local business is on the rise in Brooklyn, thanks to a new mobile-optimized website created by Mobile Meteor for the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).
The new site enables visitors to easily get information about the many stores, restaurants and bars on Fifth - like addresses, phone numbers and URLs. It also links to the BID's Twitter feed and displays its blog entries. And, the site can be bookmarked and saved to smartphones' homescreens - just like an iPhone app - so that it can be used time and again: http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/
Formed largely to bring more business to Fifth Avenue, the decision to optimize the BID's site for smartphones was a "no brainer" according to BID Consultant, Mark Caserta.
"I knew our site was almost illegible on iPhones, and when I heard about Mobile Meteor, I immediately thought it could bring our business directory right into the hands of consumers who were walking Fifth Avenue," says Mark.
"Now, our site and business directory is simple and easy to use on a smartphone."
Denis Hurley, founder of Mobile Meteor (MobileMeteor.com), says making a site reader-friendly and interactive on smartphones is key to driving local business.
"You can walk down any street in Brooklyn and see the increasing popularity of smartphones. That's why it's so important to ensure your business can connect with those who use them," explains Denis.
"This is the crux of what we do. Our mobile web application goes into action whenever a smartphone user visits the BID's own site, and it works on all of the smartphones out there. It offers a rich, interactive experience...all on the go. And, our social media integration makes it easy for the BID to connect with new customers, get them into local businesses, and keep them coming back."
After a difficult couple of years, Mark thinks the BID's new mobile-optimized site will make a difference.
"2009 was hard for businesses in the city, but the small, independent bars, stores and restaurants on Fifth really felt the pain. Our job is to do everything we can to bring more business to Fifth, and we're confident our new mobile-optimized site will help."
Mobile Meteor provides a service that helps small businesses develop and maintain a presence on the mobile web. See the BID's site in action: http://bit.ly/5thAve
Call of Duty(R): Modern Warfare(R) 2 Resurgence Pack for PlayStation(R)3 System and Windows(R) PC Now Available
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 6 -- The second pack of new multiplayer maps from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 is now available in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and worldwide for Windows® PC with the release of the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Resurgence Pack. The map pack will be available for download on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Europe and Australia tomorrow, July 7.
Featuring five maps, the Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Resurgence Pack can be downloaded for $14.99 from the PlayStation®Store for PlayStation 3 system and from Steam for the PC. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Language. For more information, visit http://www.modernwarfare2.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.
Call of Duty, Modern Warfare and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Money Doesn't Have to Grow on Trees: CheckAlt Introduces a Green Solution to Outdated and Wasteful Paper Checks
LOS ANGELES, July 6 -- CheckAlt, an alternative electronic payment processing solution, is not only providing businesses with a faster and more secure solution to paper checks, but the innovative company is also proving it pays to be green. Companies using CheckAlt are mitigating risks and removing the inconvenience of paper check transactions, all while improving customer and vendor loyalty and keeping the environment in mind.
It is no secret that the planet's resources are limited; according to the Clean Air Counsel, paper is the number one resource thrown away. CheckAlt was founded on the apparent need for a simple, fast, and cheap solution to connect businesses with their clients, as well as maintain an environmentally conscious method of doing so.
"In recent years, people have become increasingly aware of their impact on the environment, and we are no exception," says Shai Stern, CEO and founder of CheckAlt. "The concept of paperless check payment greatly reduces the amount of waste, plus it provides added convenience by making 'just in time' payments possible with reduced fees. The digital revolution is upon us and people want things fast, safe, and efficient; CheckAlt does all three."
Businesses can feel at ease without the worry of checks lost in the mail, frustrating credit card fees, or fees relating to wire transfers. Additionally, companies can pay vendors directly and without hassle. Payments are transferred directly from one account to another and cleared in only two business days.
"Our mission is to improve clients' top and bottom lines. We meet the meticulous needs of businesses that provide services to other businesses using a system that is completely reliable and efficient," adds Stern. "Businesses increase profit margins and decrease operating expenses."
A huge operating expense for online merchants is the cost associated with credit card processing and handling. CheckAlt eliminates these fees by moving toward the secured network ACH (the automated clearing house) connecting banks. Electronic checks reduce these payment processing fees up to eighty percent compared to credit cards.
With all the valuable benefits afforded by CheckAlt, it is no surprise they have become the premiere solution in business-to-business payment processing. Plus, CheckAlt requires no monthly fees and the account set up is completely free. Businesses nationwide are instilling their trust in CheckAlt; money doesn't have to grow on trees.
For more information please visit http://www.checkalt.com/ or for media inquiries contact Tyler Barnett at 323.937.1951.
Source: CheckAlt
CONTACT: Tyler Barnett, Media Representative, CheckAlt, +1-323-937-1951
Keppler Speakers Announces Schedule of Exclusive Web Events
- 'Face to Face' Series Kicks Off with an Interview of Stan Slap, Author of the Highly Anticipated Book Bury My Heart at Conference Room B -
ARLINGTON, Va., July 6 -- Keppler Speakers, a speakers bureau with an expertise in today's professional marketplace of ideas, announced today its summer/fall schedule for the popular web event series, "Face to Face." These free, online-only, video events offer the opportunity to experience today's most important thought leaders and keynote speakers as they discuss their work and ideas. The latest series launches with an interview and Q&A with Stan Slap, the man many Fortune 500 CEOs think just may be the next Malcolm Gladwell or Daniel Pink.
Slap's highly anticipated book, Bury My Heart at Conference Room B: The Unbeatable Impact of Truly Committed Managers, has been called "game-changing," "the holy grail," and "a 'must-experience'" by today's most influential CEOs. Slap, who has revolutionized performance in the world's biggest, fastest, and smartest companies, including Microsoft, HSBC, Time Warner, and more, reveals what it takes to inspire and achieve ferocious emotional commitment among managers and across organizations.
"Keppler Speakers' 'Face to Face' interviews are conducted by meetings industry experts, creating a truly engaging experience. Having Stan Slap kick off the new season is a unique opportunity for planners to interact on a personal level with one of the world's leading strategists," said John Truran, senior vice president at Keppler Speakers.
Registration for "Face to Face" is now available online. Visit http://www.telenect.com/u/8hhqhnscz2 to sign up for Stan Slap's "The Unbeatable Impact of Emotional Commitment at Work," and tune in live on Tuesday, July 13th at 1:00 PM EDT/10:00 AM PDT.
This season's "Face to Face" series features some of the biggest names in leadership and politics. The full schedule:
-- July 13th, 1:00 PM EDT: "Stan Slap: The Unbeatable Impact of Emotional
Commitment at Work"
-- September 1st, time TBD: "From Recovery to Revival, A Conversation
with Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and 'Katrina General' Russel
Honore"
-- October 13th, 1:00 PM EDT: "Election 2010: What the New Political
Landscape Will Mean for Your Industry"
UBM Built Environment's Retail Now Virtual Conference and Exhibition Brought Retail Professionals Together to Examine the Effect of Changing Consumer Trends on Retail Property
Platform Provided by UBM Studios
CHICAGO, July 6 -- The UBM Built Environment's Retail Now virtual conference and exhibition, which took place June 29-30, 2010, brought retail professionals together to examine the effect of changing consumer trends on retail property. The event was sponsored by PropertyWeek.com and BCSC and UBM Studios provided the 3D platform for the event.
The event offered key content focused on:
-- How to revive flagging high streets and shopping centers
-- The outlook for funding, development and investment
-- How to effectively acquire and retain tenants
-- How to build effective relationships with key partners
-- Become greener to overcome planning and efficiency challenges
-- Gauge how to leverage e-commerce without cannibalizing traditional
retail channels
The event offered an Auditorium that delivered industry presentations from Andy Street, Managing Director, John Lewis; Jeremy Collins, Head of Retail Development, John Lewis; Hussein Lalani, Commercial Director, 99p Store; Lester Hampson, Head of Retail Development, Land Securities; and Matt Birch, Operations Director, Sainsbury's, an Exhibit Hall with booths from Land Securities, Manhattan, Sika, snap SHOP, CoStar Group, Davis Langdon, Foundation Recruitment, FSP and Gardiner Theobold and a Networking Lounge. In addition, event attendees were able to chat with peers one-on-one or in group chats. All presentations were immediately available on demand.
The virtual event drew 702 retail professional registrants and 403 live attendees.
For additional information on UBM Studios or to purchase a virtual business solution, contact Kate Spellman, SVP, Managing Director, UBM Studios at 516 562 7383 or kate.spellman@ubm.com.
To follow UBM Studios on Twitter, visit http://twitter.com/UBMStudios, to follow on Facebook, visit UBM Studios and to follow on LinkedIn, visit UBM Studios.
About UBM Built Environment
UBM Built Environment is the market leading and multi award winning media business serving the property, architecture, construction and engineering sectors through a broad range of media channels. Through a combination of established brands and innovative development, our prime focus is to meet our customers marketing and communication needs. Our products and services include magazines, trade shows, networking events, conferences, data businesses, websites as well as offering a variety of groundbreaking digital and interactive opportunities.
UBM Studios is a leader in virtual events and virtual business solutions. A pioneer with virtual platforms, UBM Studios delivers deep expertise in live and online events that brings business value to customers. UBM Studios connects, educates and enables virtual communications through a portfolio that fits every budget. UBM Studios is the only virtual event provider to offer platform, content, audience recruitment, reporting and social marketing and gaming. UBM Studios virtual events include Virtual Trade Shows, Virtual Career Fairs, Virtual Seminar Centers, Virtual Resource Centers, Virtual Product Launch, Virtual Business Continuity, Virtual Corporate Meetings, Virtual Sales Meetings, Virtual Focus Group Centers and Virtual Training. UBM Studios delivers a complete global communication solution in Asia, Europe and North America in industries including, health, finance, technology, building and education.
About United Business Media Limited
UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com
Contact
Kate Spellman
UBM Studios
Kate.spellman@ubm.com
516 562 7383
BOSTON, July 6 -- City Sports, an award-winning specialty sports retailer, announces the launch of its newly redesigned website at citysports.com. The new site will include comprehensive product pages, enhanced search functionality and increased customer service. These enhancements, combined with a selective head-to-toe product assortment across top brand names, along with free shipping to local City Sports stores, create a consistently superior multi-channel shopping experience for sporting goods customers.
In conjunction with the redesign, City Sports has upgraded to the latest version of the UniteU Connected Commerce ("UniteU") platform, a City Sports partner since the website's inception in 2008. Highlights of the new platform include faster page loading and a more streamlined checkout process to deliver a better customer experience.
Users can now follow City Sports on Facebook and twitter to receive announcements about new product releases, sponsored events and up-to-date Run Club calendars, as well as read and participate in the interactive blog. "As City Sports grows we want to ensure we are connecting with our customers outside of the store. Through online tools such as Facebook, twitter, our blog and the new citysports.com, we are able to engage with customers in a comprehensive and fun manner," said CEO and President Jeffrey Connor.
City Sports is an award-winning, specialty sports retailer, headquartered in Boston, MA. The company operates 17 retail stores in metropolitan locations in Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Atlanta as well as online at citysports.com. City Sports caters to the athletic adult who lives, works or studies in the city. Its product assortment stresses a selection of performance footwear, apparel and equipment.
About UniteU:
UniteU Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of e-commerce solutions delivered thru the SaaS model. The company's e-commerce solutions are designed to help retailers of all sizes maximize online revenues as well as reduce the costs and risks of running an e-commerce operation. The UniteU Connected Commerce platform is PCI compliant and scales to meet the ever-changing needs of multi-channel retailers; supporting custom designs, integration, rich media, advanced promotions, multiple payment and shipping options and intuitive search and navigation capabilities. UniteU provides premier managed hosting, web analytics, in addition to e-business consulting services that drive traffic, conversions and retention.
Source: City Sports
CONTACT: Lauren Adams of City Sports, +1-617-391-9135,
ladams@citysports.com, or Kevin Oliver of UniteU Technologies, Inc.,
kevin.oliver@uniteu.com
The game has single and multiplayer options that allow participants to step into the role of an exploration team member in a futuristic 3-D lunar settlement. Players must work to restore critical systems and oxygen flow after a meteor strike cripples a solar array and life support equipment. Available resources include an interactive command center, lunar rover, mobile robotic repair units and a fully-stocked equipment shed.
The game is a proof of concept to show how NASA content can be combined with a cutting-edge game engine to inspire, engage and educate students about agency technologies, job opportunities and the future of space exploration. Moonbase Alpha is rated "E" for everyone.
It is the first game in NASA's Learning Technologies project. The project supports the delivery of NASA content through interactive technologies such as virtual worlds, games and software applications to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education.
Moonbase Alpha is a precursor to a planned NASA-based massively, multiplayer online game project. The project is being designed to have content and missions that require players to gain and demonstrate STEM knowledge to succeed.
NASA released the game on Valve's Steam network. The agency will use the Steamworks suite of services for server browsing, leaderboards, statistics and more. Steam has more than 25 million accounts and has released more than 1,100 games. It was built on Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3. The Army Game Studio developed the game with support from Virtual Heroes, a division of Applied Research Associates in Research Triangle Park, N.C. This collaboration between NASA and the Army's Aviation Missile Research Development and Engineering Center is an example of government agencies working together to improve education in the STEM fields.
CONTACT: Ann Marie Trotta, ann.marie.trotta@nasa.gov; or Stephanie
Schierholz, stephanie.schierholz@nasa.gov, both of NASA Headquarters,
Washington, +1-202-358-1601, +1-202-358-4997; or Frank Blackwell,
frank.blackwell@us.army.mil; Lori Mezoff, lorimezoff@yahoo.com, both of Army
Game Studio, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., +1-256-876-0463, +1-301-879-9030; or
Mitch Gross, Virtual Heroes, Research Triangle Park, N.C., +1-347-688-9703,
mgross@virtualheroes.com
Ground-Breaking Web Platform Revolutionizes Biomedical Research
TORONTO, July 6, 2010--
- BioHub-Online.org to Slash $1 Billion in Wasted Research Funds Through
Community Networking
BioHub Inc., announced today the launch of BioHub-Online.org, a first-of-
its-kind online platform to facilitate global networking and collaboration
among research scientists.
Antibodies are biomedical research reagents used for hundreds of
thousands of experiments globally. The global market for research
antibodies exceeds $2 billion, yet independent studies show that less than
50% of commercial antibodies are of adequate quality, leading to
compromised results and wasted time and resources. Developed to respond to
this problem, BioHub-Online.org is a web-based networking tool that not
only serves as a comprehensive listing of over 100,000 antibody products,
but also provides researchers with the opportunity to provide product
reviews. Taken together, BioHub-Online.org will allow scientists to make
informed decisions, thus increasing the efficiency of biomedical research.
Motivated to advocate product excellence and transparency within the
biomedical marketplace, Alex Hodgson, co-founder of BioHub remarked, "We as
a community need to support those companies who go that extra mile to bring
us top-quality products and hold those that don't accountable."
BioHub-Online.org has already won the support of leading researchers,
including Dr. Aled Edwards (Structural Genomics Consortium), Dr. Sachdev
Sidhu (University of Toronto), Dr. Brian Marsden (University of Oxford) and
Dr. Lori Frappier (Canada Research Chair in Virology). "Antibodies are
among the most commonly used reagents in biomedicine, yet are subjected to
the least effective quality control. BioHub will create order from this
chaos by empowering the scientific community to communicate their reviews
of commercial products," says Dr. Aled Edwards.
BioHub promises to not only create a channel of direct feedback
between scientists and antibody providers, but also creates opportunities
for users to connect with each other. Two of BioHub's community features
include: BioAlerts, which lets users know when new antibodies and data have
been uploaded for specific targets, while BioMessenger enables users to
send direct messages to other users to facilitate follow-on collaborations.
About BioHub, Inc.
BioHub, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian corporation that operates
BioHub-Online.org, an open-access online platform designed to meet the
needs of the biomedical research community. BioHub enables users to connect
with colleagues, discover which products work best for specific
applications, share experiences and collaborate online.
For additional information on BioHub-Online.org, contact Alex Hodgson
(+1-647-981-2461/alex@biohub-online.org) or visit http://www.biohub-online.org.
For further information: Alexandra Hodgson, 117-112 College Street,
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1L6, Email: alex@biohub-online.org, Tel:
+1-647-981-2461
Source: BioHub, Inc.
For further information: Alexandra Hodgson, 117-112 College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1L6, Email: alex@biohub-online.org, Tel: +1-647-981-2461