The Perfect Compact Player, CinemaGo Offers Personalized Entertainment at Home or on the Go
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30 -- brite-View by Xpike Innovation yesterday launched the CinemaGo (BV-5005HD Mini CG), a special version of the highly successful CinemaTube (BV-5005HD). The small, sleek CinemaGo's eSATA interface data transfer speed is three times faster than a USB 2.0 interface. CinemaGo also includes a Wi-Fi adapter for easy network access, a torrent download feature and MUZEE internet radio channels.
CinemaGo's vivid 1080p high-definition picture quality can be displayed on HDTV in all video formats, including MOV, WMV, MKV, AVI, VOB, DIVX, FLV and RMVB. Content can be delivered from a locally attached hard drive via the home network or the internet. MUZEE broadcasts thousands of sports, music, news and talk show channels from 210 countries. San Francisco Giants fans can listen to KNBR in a Miami hotel room, and music fans can groove to the latest European dance hits on Digitally Imported.
The CinemaGo's compact design is perfect for enjoying personalized entertainment whether at home or on the go, even in the car. The eSATA interface, a feature requested by brite-View customers, lets users watch Blu-ray movies without waiting for the movies to load. Networking multiple CinemaGo devices enables content streaming and file transfer between attached hard drives.
"A good digital media player transforms your TV into an entertainment hub, showing content from your computer, a storage device or the network," said Robert Lo, CEO of Xpike Innovation. "The CinemaGo does exactly that, with the potential to do much more." Lo said talks with partners are ongoing, and hinted that firmware upgrades may bring even more web-based content and services to the CinemaGo.
The CinemaGo is available now for pre-order on brite-View's website for $109.99.
About Xpike Innovation, Inc.®
Xpike Innovation, Inc. designs and manufactures consumer electronics that spice up your living room without breaking the bank. Xpike Innovation is a leading provider of home networking applications, online media access and digital home solutions, including full-HD media players/streamers featuring torrent download, powerline Ethernet adapters and 1080p HD wireless transmission kits. Backed by nearly 30 years of electronics industry experience, Xpike Innovation products provide rich Internet-based multi-media user experiences for consumers to enjoy with their HDTVs.
brite-View(TM) is a brand owned by Xpike Innovation, Inc.
Source: Xpike Innovation, Inc.
CONTACT: Charlotte Han, Senior Marketing Manager, +1-650-200-0176,
charlotte@brite-view.com for Xpike Innovation, Inc.
High Speed Business Ethernet Services now Available From DSL Extreme
LOS ANGELES, June 30 -- DSL Extreme, a leading provider of high-speed Internet access and business communications services, announced today the addition of new high-speed Business Ethernet services, in partnership with Covad Communications. These high bandwidth services will be available in two flavors across the US, with a heavy focus initially on the greater Los Angeles market. DSL Extreme's Business Ethernet services are attractively priced and highly reliable, with a 99.9% uptime guarantee and a dedicated in-house 24x7 business customer support team. These enterprise-grade Ethernet offerings complement DSL Extreme's other Business Plus services for small to medium-sized business customers - including DSL, T1, and hosted Email.
"Business Ethernet offers higher speeds and less complexity than T1, for roughly comparable prices," noted George Mitsopoulos, Vice President and General Manager of DSL Extreme. He added, "Business Ethernet is the next evolution that enables SMBs to operate more efficiently and move more IT services into the cloud." Business Ethernet services from DSL Extreme meet the needs of small, medium and remote offices by enabling business customers to run the latest IP applications between multiple points on their networks. By working with Covad, which has an extensive history of managing copper services, DSL Extreme can offer new services from a trusted partner and expand the options available for their customers.
Business Ethernet over Copper
Currently available in 100 central offices in the greater Los Angeles area, Ethernet over Copper service is a dedicated Internet connection delivered over bonded copper loops, terminating at an Ethernet port. The service can be ordered with symmetrical download/upload speeds starting at 2 Mbps up to 20 Mbps. Entry-level pricing for 2Mbps service is $329 per month.
Business Ethernet over Bonded SDSL (BSDSL)
Currently available in over 2000 central offices throughout the US, Ethernet over Bonded SDSL is a dedicated Internet connection delivered over bonded SDSL loops, terminating at an Ethernet port. The service can be ordered with symmetrical download/upload speeds from 2 Mbps to 3 Mbps, with prices starting at $329.
Interested clients will be able to prequalify online and submit a simple contact form to receive a price quote and other information. To learn more about DSL Extreme's Business Ethernet services and other Business Plus offerings, visit http://www.dslextreme.biz or call 866-2-GET-NET.
About DSL Extreme
DSL Extreme is the largest private DSL provider in California and offers high-speed and traditional Internet services nationwide. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, DSL Extreme offers a suite of online services for consumer and business customers - including Fiber, Ethernet, T1, DSL and dial-up Internet access, Microsoft Exchange and Google Apps email, and website hosting. The DSL Extreme network serves tens of thousands of clients across the country. DSL Extreme is a Microsoft Gold certified partner and Blackberry Alliance member. For more information, visit http://www.dslextreme.com.
About IKANO Communications, Inc.
IKANO Communications is a diversified IT provider specializing in Internet services for business customers and end users, as well as wholesale and private label resellers. Core services include Internet Connectivity (Ethernet, T1, DSL and Dialup), Hosted Email Solutions (Google Apps and Microsoft Exchange), and Virtualization (Cloud Hosting and Data Center Services). IKANO's primary brands include DSL Extreme, Dialup USA, DNAmail, and Virtacore. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company has offices in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Seattle and Toronto. IKANO offers world-class customer support through its domestic 24x7x365 call center. For more information, visit http://www.ikano.com.
Source: DSL Extreme
CONTACT: George Mitsopoulos, VP & GM of DSL Extreme, +1-818-435-1106, or
fax, +1-818-449-0823, george@corp.dslextreme.com, or Twitter, @gmitsopoulos
Irish Dairy Board Realises Cost Savings on Cross Border Invoicing With Sterling e-Invoicing
LONDON, June 30, 2010-- Irish Dairy Board (IDB), a major international exporter of
Irish dairy products with an annual turnover of over EUR1.8 billion, has
implemented Sterling e-Invoicing [ http://www.sterlingcommerce.co.uk/products/business-integration/e-invoicing/]
from Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc company, (NYSE:T), to reduce debtor days
and administration costs, and improve order-to-cash processes. IDB has
implemented the solution for over 60 customers to date, and plans to roll out
to the rest of the customer base in the coming months. Once fully
implemented, the system will cover all EU countries and North America.
IDB, an existing user of Sterling Commerce's flagship
enterprise integration platform, Sterling Integrator, chose Sterling
e-Invoicing as an on-premise add-on, making set-up and ROI on the e-invoicing
solution quick and easy. Sterling e-Invoicing handles both PDF signature
authentication and EDI invoice processing, allowing businesses of all sizes
and IT sophistication to trade easily with IDB.
"The scale of the software solution is a match for our large
customer base and multiple day-to-day business processes," says Sean Flynn,
business analyst at IDB. "The feed from the ERP system is totally automatic,
eliminating the need for manual printing of invoices for dispatch to the
customer. The time and cost savings are substantial. We want to make it as
easy as possible for partners and customers to do business with us and the
feedback has already been very positive."
With Sterling e-Invoicing IDB becomes an early adopter of a
comprehensive cross border e-invoicing technology in Ireland: "The solution
was implemented following a full compliance test with independent auditors,"
says Flynn. "It was the first time they had worked on a cross-border
e-invoicing project."
"IDB realises not only the cost-savings but also the
compliance benefits of automation that comes from implementing a cross-border
e-invoicing solution," says Dave Carmichael, senior product marketing manager
at Sterling Commerce. "Businesses that trade internationally must deal with
regional variations in tax and financial regulation and the cost of
non-compliance can be high. IDB is setting an example within the industry
with the ability to archive and re-validate any invoice, at any time, and
easily run summary reports upon request by auditors."
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Travelling With Everyday Medical Conditions can Become Life Threatening When They Can't be Communicated
LONDON, June 30, 2010--
- New iPhone App Costs Just GBP2.39 - and Brings Peace of Mind to
Travellers
SOS 4 Life, a company which provides medical mobile applications,
announces the launch of its 'Health Records' iPhone App dedicated to
providing peace of mind during a medical crisis whilst in a foreign country.
The application stores your most important medical information including
allergies, medical conditions and medication in a health record on your
mobile phone and provides an immediate translation of the health record into
Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch - without the need of
an internet connection.
Even travellers who have such common conditions like Diabetes, High Blood
Pressure or allergies can easily be misdiagnosed and not receive the right
treatment for their condition when language barriers prevent doctors and
nurses from fully understanding the patient's problem. If the traveller's
conditions are more complex than that, the application can also cope, as it
currently has over 700 conditions pre-populated in its extensive
multi-lingual data base with more being added all the time. Users of the App
are encouraged to provide feedback and add conditions to the ever-growing
list.
The product has been created in collaboration with more than 20 medical
practitioners across Europe and was the brainchild of Dr Heike Unverhau, a
German-born surgeon and A&E physician turned business consultant, who now
lives in the UK. Dr. Unverhau comments "SOS 4 Life has been created to help
people who travel, live or work abroad to take better care of their health.
We wanted to develop a convenient, helpful and reliable application that
would help people to live life to the full whilst minimising some of the
risks associated with international travel. Travelling increases our risk of
attracting disease by up to five times [G. Hasle, Oslo Travel Clinic, 2009,
at ISTN Conference], and few people are prepared for this situation. They
often don't realize that doctors need to know their medical history to help
effectively, especially when they have pre-existing conditions, take
medication or have allergies. They might be able to exchange a few words with
their doctor, but when it comes to medical facts this is rarely enough."
The SOS 4 Life application is available for download from the iTunes
AppStore for currently just GBP 2.39 one-off in a holiday promotion.
Contact:
Dr med Heike Unverhau
Travel Health Solutions LLP
+44(0)7825121437
heike@sos4life.org http://www.sos4life.org
Source: SOS 4 Life
Contact: Dr med Heike Unverhau, Travel Health Solutions LLP, +44(0)7825121437, heike@sos4life.org
Varian Launches New Website for Customers in China
BEIJING, June 29 -- Varian X-Ray Products, a business unit of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR), has just launched a local language website making it easier for customers in China to access Varian X-Ray product information. The new translated site is accessible via http://www.varian.com/ascns/. The site includes information on Varian's full range of X-ray tube and flat panel digital detector products, X-ray product resources and ordering information.
"China is important to us and we're committed to giving our customers here pertinent product information and technical specifications in their native language in order to serve them more effectively," said Bob Kluge, President X-Ray Products. "By removing the language barrier, we will be able to improve our service and reach more customers in the growing X-ray equipment industry here."
Varian has an assembly and service facility in Beijing which supports its growing customer base of X-ray equipment manufacturers and service organizations. The facility uses state-of-the-art X-ray tube technology and imaging components developed at the company's X-Ray headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Varian plans to translate the company website into six other languages while continuing to roll-out its translation efforts throughout the company's other business units.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian X-Ray Products is a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, dental, veterinary, scientific, and industrial applications. X-Ray Products is a business unit of Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California. Varian is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. The company also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial non-destructive inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 5,100 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America, China and Europe and in its 79 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hsiao-Li Pan, Varian Medical Systems
86-10-8785-8785 hsiao-li.pan@varian.com
Elaine Rebele, Varian Medical Systems
801-978-5715 elaine.rebele@varian.com
Source: Varian Medical Systems
CONTACT: Hsiao-Li Pan, 86-10-8785-8785, hsiao-li.pan@varian.com, or
Elaine Rebele, +1-801-978-5715, elaine.rebele@varian.com, both of Varian
Medical Systems
EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition - A New Generation of Hard Disk Recovery Software
NEW YORK, June 29 -- EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, the innovative and leading data recovery software, has proven itself to be the first world-wide free hard disk recovery software and a new generation in its trade since its release. Totally free and providing powerful features that no other free data recovery software have, such as Recuva(TM) and Pandora(TM) (and even some commercial ones), it is the most popular and feature-rich hard disk recovery freeware for Windows today.
With the use of computers continuing to increase, hard disk recovery is not a welcome task, but something that is very important for our business and daily life. Those who have computers know data loss is a common possibility because of accidental deletion, format, partition damage or loss, software crash, computer virus infection, power failure, etc. Whatever the cause, quality free hard disk recovery software is a preferable remedy to data loss and to get those lost files back quickly and easily.
EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition, the professional and comprehensive Windows disk recovery software, helps recover deleted or lost files easily from hard drive disks or other storage media whenever needed and is top-ranked in other areas due to:
-- Totally free and with powerful features compared to commercial
freeware;
-- Unformat files with original file name and storage paths;
-- FAT/NTFS Partition recovery when partitions are deleted or damaged;
-- Recover files from dynamic disk and RAID;
-- Recover lost files from Linux (EXT2/EXT3) files system under Windows;
-- Recover files from all kinds of storage media like external hard
drive, USB disk, SD card, memory card;
-- Continue data recovery process at any time you want.
EASEUS' free hard disk recovery software, proven professional and experienced in hard disk recovery, is recognized as one of the leading freeware solutions and leads the new generation in its category.
The company specializes in data recovery, partition manager and backup software for Windows OS. Its major products are Data Recovery Wizard, Partition Table Doctor, EASEUS Partition Master and Todo Backup. For more information, please visit http://www.easeus.com/ .
Magellan GPS Launches Rugged, Waterproof ToughCase for iPhone and iPod touch
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 29 -- Magellan GPS today launched the ToughCase, a refined yet rugged protective case, giving iPhone and iPod touch waterproof capabilities, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor professionals.
Available worldwide, featuring built-in GPS, ToughCase enhances the accuracy of location-based and GPS applications for iPhone 3G and iPod touch, while protecting the device and providing unmatched accessibility to all iPhone and iPod touch features.
"The ToughCase is the ideal solution for all outdoor users. From kayakers to golfers, mountain bikers to construction workers, it provides a level of protection and performance previously unavailable in other cases," said Justin Doucette, Director of Product Marketing for Magellan GPS. "The ToughCase protects against harmful elements such as dust, rain, mud, water and snow."
The unique case design allows 100 percent access to Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface, allowing users to receive and place calls while the device is protected. The ToughCase meets IPX-7 waterproof standards, enabling the device to be submerged at a depth of 1-meter for up to 30 minutes. The integrated 1840 mAh battery will double the life of the device based on normal usage and the built-in high sensitivity SiRFstar III GPS chipset delivers up to 3 meters of accuracy.
The ToughCase is compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (second and third generation). The ToughCase will be available at MagellanGPS.com and Apple Stores at http://www.apple.com. The ToughCase retails at an MSRP of USD $199.99.
ToughCase extends Magellan's comprehensive solutions for iPhone and iPod touch, which include the Magellan RoadMate turn-by-turn navigation app and the Magellan Premium Car Kit - an innovative 3-in-1 vehicle mount for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and second and third generation iPod touch enhancing their performance as a hands-free navigation solution.
The Magellan RoadMate turn-by-turn navigation app is available for $49.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.
About MiTAC Digital Corporation
MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series of portable car navigation, outdoor and mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com/.
ASE Publishing will be at the Samsung Galaxy S launch event in NYC tonight. We'll have our digicamcorders to record the launch. Expect video coverage tonight or tomorrow. The Galaxy S is a new Android based smartphone that will be offered by a few different carriers. It looks like a GSM type phone, but they said it will be released for four carriers which might mean Verizon may carry it (or Sprint). I'd bet that all of them will have it in different versions.
PHOENIX, June 29 -- Easynews.com, the world's leading browser-based Usenet newsgroup provider, is pleased to announce Free Unlimited NNTP access for all Big Gig subscribers starting today. The price of the popular Big Gig plan will remain the same but now all current and new subscribers will gain unlimited access to over 100,000 newsgroups, both text and binary. The Unlimited NNTP add-on features 600 days of retention, secure SSL encrypted access and an unlimited number of connections, which is unrivaled by any other Usenet provider.
As part of its commitment to provide the world's most comprehensive Usenet access, the announcement of Free Unlimited NNTP comes just weeks after the successful launch of its new website design. Additional enhancements will continue to be introduced over the coming months to further expand the overall Easynews offering. Subscribers can look forward to developments such as app-free support for mobile devices as well as usability enhancements to the Easynews browser application.
About Easynews.com
Easynews is the most versatile Usenet provider in the world, offering a unique, intuitive, and proprietary browser based interface that eliminates the necessity of any third-party newsreader client. Subscribers are able to search, preview, and download files directly from their favorite web browser from any location in the world. With over 15 years of service, Easynews continues to provide premium and all-inclusive Usenet access to netizens worldwide.
For more information regarding Easynews or the Easynews service, please visit http://www.Easynews.com. Support is also available 24x7 at support@easynews.com
Stylish Watches, Local Souvenir Gear Add to Retail Offerings at the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport
- New Units Include a First-of-its-Kind Vending Machine Filled with Children's Watches -
BOSTON, June 29 -- Travelers in search of attractive, durable timepieces or commemorative clothing from the Boston area now have new destinations at the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). BAA Boston, developer of the AIRMALL® at BOS, recently welcomed the following retail units to the concessions program:
-- An internationally recognized brand, Swatch offers high-quality
timepieces that are stylish and fun. Swatch first made its mark on
the retail landscape in the 1980s, becoming well known for its
colorful, collectible plastic watches. Since then, Swatch has
expanded the brand to include women's fashion jewelry and
sophisticated dress watches for men and women in stainless steel and
leather. Swatch (468 square feet) is located on Terminal B/Pier A.
-- Also located in Terminal B/Pier A, Boston Tops (591 square feet)
features a wide variety of regionally themed clothing, including
athletic wear for Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fans.
Shoppers can also select from casual apparel, gifts, collectibles and
memorabilia that commemorate local landmarks and events.
-- Flik Flak, a Swatch brand dedicated solely to children, has become
available for the first time in a retail setting in North America with
its debut in a new Vigix vending machine at the AIRMALL® at BOS. The
sleek units are Vigix's first foray into airports as well and offer an
operational advantage to retailers because of the unit's portability.
The machine is located in Terminal E.
"We're delighted to debut the Flik Flak brand in the Vigix vending machines at the AIRMALL® at BOS. BAA has always been at the forefront of trends in airport concessions, and we think the Vigix machines could signal the beginning of a new approach for operators that want to include vending machines in their merchandising mix," said Mike Caro, vice president of BAA Boston. "The AIRMALL® at BOS provides discerning travelers with a host of high-quality retail stores, and these new additions will only enhance that reputation. Whether they're looking for souvenir clothing from Boston or a good-looking watch, travelers can shop at Boston Tops and Swatch knowing they'll pay 'Regular Mall Prices...Guaranteed.' No mark-ups."
"Automated retail is an explosive segment of the rapidly growing self-service market. Customers enjoy the convenience of checking themselves in, checking themselves out, and purchasing electronics, watches, and other items on their own. Vigix has developed the only dispensing kiosk that takes up only two square feet of space and is uniquely suited for an airport environment with space constraints," added Steve Pytka, CEO of Vigix.
BAA USA currently manages and develops the retail concessions program for Boston Logan International Airport in terminals B and E, which represents a total of 90,000 square feet of retail concession space. The AIRMALL® at BOS boasts more than 35 restaurants and bars, nearly 20 specialty retail units, 13 news & gift stores and a host of other services.
BAA Boston, Inc. is the developer and manager of the retail and concessions program at the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport (Terminals B and E). BAA Boston is a project of BAA USA, the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at the AIRMALLs® at Pittsburgh International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. BAA USA is an affiliate of BAA Limited, the world's leading airport company, which owns and operates six UK airports (Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow). For more information, visit http://www.baausa.com.
Contact: Jeff Donaldson
For BAA Boston
412-642-7700
jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com
Innovation Leaders, VIZIO and HULU, Team Up to Bring Web-Based Entertainment Direct to the TV
-VIZIO announces partnership with Hulu to deliver new subscription service Hulu Plus to VIZIO Internet Apps HDTVs and Blu-ray Players - Hulu Plus to offer full current season runs, full series runs and multiple back seasons of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC on demand, streamed right to the TV
IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- VIZIO, America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, announces the addition of Hulu Plus(TM) to its VIZIO INTERNET APPS(TM) (VIA) platform. Hulu Plus is the first ad-supported subscription service to offer full current season runs of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC, in HD, for only $9.99 a month. The partnership with Hulu will enable VIA HDTV and VIA Blu-ray users to watch popular media from more than 100 leading content providers across hundreds of shows and thousands of episodes, on demand from the Internet right to the TV.
"We're very excited about this partnership with Hulu Plus. It will provide VIZIO customers with the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, directly from the internet on their VIZIO Internet Apps HDTVs," stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer.
Since the first VIA-enabled HDTVs hit the market in late 2009, the response from VIA users has been overwhelmingly positive, with adoption rates that far exceed the industry average. This high connect rate is driven in large part by the convenience of the built-in 802.11n dual-band wireless Internet connection and Bluetooth remote with sliding QWERTY keyboard.
"We designed VIA to complement the HDTV viewing experience and made a conscious decision to drive some very advanced technology into the TV in order to make the transition for consumers as effortless as possible," said Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer at VIZIO.
VIZIO's line of VIA HDTVs is available in a full range of sizes, from the convenient 22" size up to the popular 55" model with TruLED(TM) direct LED backlighting for the ultimate picture quality. The 22" and mid-size TV's (26", 32", 37") make great bedroom TVs to watch shows and movies, while the larger models (42", 47", 55") bring the big-screen experience to the living room. Hulu Plus joins other popular VIA apps, which includes Amazon® Video On Demand, Flickr®, Netflix®, Rhapsody®, Twitter®, VUDU®, NBA® Game Time, and Yahoo!® TV Widgets.
About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and was #1 for the total year in 2009. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.
The V, VIZIO, TruLED, Extreme VIZIO Technology XVT, VIZIO Internet Apps, 480Hz SPS, 240Hz SPS, Thin Line, Smooth Motion, Razor LED, Smart Dimming, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Jim Noyd of Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768,
jim.noyd@noydcom.com, or Charley Fitzwilliam of Leader Enterprises,
+1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com, both for VIZIO
ClubCharity.com Celebrates Official Launch With Celebrity Support for Charitable Giving
Bob Johnson Creates Website for Online Philanthropy
BETHESDA, Md., June 29 -- Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies, today announced the official launch of http://www.ClubCharity.com, the premier online charity auction site for corporate and celebrity charitable giving.
ClubCharity.com is a custom built auction platform developed in affiliation with CharityBids, an online auction site renowned for its global non-profit fund raising and expertise. ClubCharity.com will allow celebrities to auction off items and experiences as part of their social responsibility using the technology of the Internet.
As a part of the launch event in coordination with the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks, donated his customized 2004 Prius to support Major League Baseball's Welcome Back Veterans (WBV) initiative. Welcome Back Veterans was created to assist OEF/OIF veterans and their families with deployment-related mental health concerns. The 2004 Prius has been converted to a plug-in Hybrid and features an autographed glove box personally signed by Hanks.
"I'm truly excited about the relationships we have created for charitable giving. Through ClubCharity.com, this is a great way to connect celebrities and their fans while benefitting charity at the same time," said Johnson, founder of ClubCharity.com. "Tom Hanks is a prime example of how his star power will directly benefit a worthwhile cause because he is one of the most influential celebrities and his support is invaluable," he concluded.
"MLB's Welcome Back Veterans is offering crucial support services to America's military men and women and their families," said Hanks. "When it comes to supporting our veterans and their families, I am proud to do whatever I can."
In addition to Hanks, Johnson has garnered the support from many celebrities in the entertainment industry on behalf of ClubCharity.com. Having donated for auction a stay at his personal villa off the coast of Anguilla, Johnson has rallied other celebrities to become involved for their designated charities. A sample of celebrity items that were donated to the site include:
-- Holly Robinson Peete, designer gown, made for and worn by Holly
Robinson Peete;
-- Emmitt Smith, autographed Reebok Dallas Cowboys #22 Jersey and
authentic autographed NFL football;
-- Roger Federer, match-worn shirt from the 2009 ATP World Tour Masters
1000;
-- Ludacris, personalized sports jacket and autographed sneakers;
-- Morgan Freeman, one of a kind autographed script from the movie
Invictus starring Morgan Freeman and directed by Clint Eastwood;
-- Michael Bolton, VIP Concert Experience; and,
-- Joe Frazier, autographed boxing gloves.
To place bids on one of a kind items benefiting charity, visit http://www.ClubCharity.com to place bids today!
About The RLJ Companies: The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson is a diverse portfolio of companies in the financial services and asset management; sports and entertainment; real estate; automotive, and gaming industries. The RLJ Companies is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with affiliate operations in Charlotte, NC; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Orlando, FL; San Juan, PR and Monrovia, Liberia.
About ClubCharity.com: http://www.ClubCharity.com is the premier online charity auction website created by Bob Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies in affiliation with CharityBids, an online auction site renowned for its global non-profit fund raising and expertise. ClubCharity is an online philanthropic website as well as a resource for entrepreneurs, shoppers, and fans to find collectibles, exciting experiences, and other personalized novelties for the sole purpose of giving back and helping those in need.
About CharityBids: CharityBids is a turnkey online auction platform exclusively for non-profit fund raising. CharityBids guides its non-profit affiliates through every stage of the auction process and enables them to extend their reach to new supporters outside of their respective communities. By joining CharityBids, non-profit organizations gain infinite exposure to the world at large, which ultimately results in increased financial support from newfound sources.
About Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF): The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), as a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars to support charitable initiatives addressing critical health, education and social issues. Visit http://www.eifoundation.org.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Updated Code One Magazine Website
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29 -- Code One, the award-winning airpower magazine published by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), has officially unveiled its newly updated and expanded website (http://www.codeonemagazine.com). The new website, like the print magazine, reports on all Lockheed Martin Aeronautics aircraft, air vehicles and systems.
"The new Code One website reflects the rapidly expanding digital communications world," said Joe LaMarca, vice president of communications for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics . "The new site allows for much more timely and in-depth coverage of the entire family of Lockheed Martin aircraft. Most importantly, the site continues the magazine's focus on the activities of the customer communities that fly our aircraft."
The new site features current and archived articles from Code One magazine; updated news about Lockheed Martin aircraft and the units flying them; historic photographs; photo galleries; as well as current and archived videos, including the first flights of many legacy and current Lockheed Martin aircraft. The new site will also regularly highlight recent ground and flight test accomplishments on the F-35 Lightning II fighter program. Additional types of aircraft-related content will be added as the site matures. The new Code One website takes full advantage of new media and search engines, such as Digg®, Facebook® and Twitter®.
Code One originated as a product support publication for F-111 and F-16 aircraft in 1986. Through the next 25 years, the scope of the magazine expanded beyond tactical aircraft to include air mobility, maritime patrol and reconnaissance, and cutting-edge air vehicles. The magazine debuted its Internet site in 1996. The site has been revised several times since then, but none to the extent of this most recent update.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
Verizon Wireless Texas Network Ready for 2010 Severe Weather Season
Network Strengthened to Protect Texans During Inclement Weather
DALLAS, June 29 -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, including the nation's largest wireless 3G broadband network, announced that the network is prepared for the 2010 severe weather season.
To ensure Texas residents have comprehensive, reliable wireless coverage in case of severe weather, and every day, the company invested nearly $268 million during 2009 to strengthen and enhance its wireless network throughout the state.
Highlights of these enhancements include expanding capacity in the company's regional switching facilities throughout Texas, erecting new digital cell sites with on-site back-up power, and deploying a team of "test men" across the state in high-tech vehicles to fine tune the company's all-digital network.
These intensive investments and preparations proved critical during and after past years' extraordinary storm seasons. In the aftermath of even the most devastating weather, the Verizon Wireless network in Texas remained strong while many other wireless communication networks struggled to serve emergency response officials and residents reaching out to insurance providers, family, friends and co-workers.
Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless 2010 severe weather season preparation and network enhancement include:
-- A comprehensive emergency response plan, including preparing emergency
command centers across Texas in the case of a storm or other crisis.
-- Verizon Wireless network technicians, who serve as the inspiration for
the famous TV Test Man commercials, travel the state in 6 high-tech
vehicles to measure the quality of voice and data calls on Verizon
Wireless and other carriers.
-- The company has a fleet of dozens of Cells on Wheels (COWS), Cells on
Light Trucks (COLTS), and generators on trailers (GOaTS) that can be
rolled into hard-hit locations or areas that need extra network
capacity.
-- Pre-arranging fuel delivery to mobile units and generators to keep the
network operating at full strength even if power is lost for an
extended period of time.
-- Erecting new digital cell sites, of which about 80 percent have their
own on-site generators and fuel tanks to provide backup power.
-- Installation of advanced in-building systems to boost wireless
coverage and services at hospitals, government and emergency
facilities, high-traffic public venues and other locations throughout
Texas.
-- Integrating Alltel Wireless facilities into the more advanced Verizon
Wireless network, so former Alltel customers will benefit from the
nation's most reliable voice and 3G data network.
This year, Verizon Wireless plans to launch its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless services in 25 to 30 markets nationally. LTE will offer customers significantly greater network capacity than even today's most advanced 3G coverage.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Audrey Lundy of Verizon Wireless, +1-972-444-5516,
Audrey.Lundy@verizonwireless.com
Amerishore Offers IT Solution Customers a Quality Alternative
Amerishore Customers Get Much-Needed IT Solutions While Helping College Students Enter The Work Force
IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- By employing students studying to be IT professionals, Amerishore, a technology company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Neudesic, provides customers with quality IT solutions at competitive prices.
Based upon a model that allows companies to choose "Amerishoring" to complement their current on-shore and off-shore IT solutions, Amerishore is gaining traction as a quality alternative for enterprises in need of IT solutions. "Despite today's economic conditions, businesses are continuing to invest in much-needed IT solutions," said Amerishore's CEO Parsa Rohani. "Many of these enterprises are looking for alternative solutions to complement their current IT endeavors. We offer them a way to not only meet their IT needs, but also to help build America's future technology leaders."
Amerishore was the brainchild of Neudesic Regional Director Tracy Derr. "I was looking for a way to build a strong project team for our customers while at the same time, giving paid college interns the entry-level experience necessary to help launch their careers," said Derr. "As a result, we have created Amerishore, where experienced staffers supervise and mentor a group of interns."
Most of Amerishore's interns are students that have exhibited leadership traits in their university lives. One of the company's recent success stories was helping to modernize the system used to create and manage reports for VALIC employees and employers served by the financial services company. Joe McKernan, VALIC's CIO said, "We get a product at rates that are comparable to those offshore. We do internships ourselves. This gives us a year-round internship program to tap into."
About Neudesic
Neudesic is a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold Certified Partner with a proven track record of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft's technology platform. Neudesic's technical and industry expertise empowers enterprises to enhance their technological capacity and respond to business opportunities with a greater level of efficiency. Neudesic was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Neudesic offers its products and services nationwide with offices located throughout the United States, and a global presence based out of Hyderabad, India. For more information about Neudesic's products and services, call (800) 805-1805 or visit our website at http://www.neudesic.com.
Contact: William L. Savastano Phone: (949) 754-4500
Marketing Communications Email: william.savastano@neudesic.com
Manager
Source: Neudesic
CONTACT: William L. Savastano, Marketing Communications Manager of
Neudesic, +1-949-754-4500, william.savastano@neudesic.com
RiseSmart's Mobile App for Laid-Off Workers Now Available on iPhone
Leading provider of next-generation outplacement solutions helps displaced workers find new jobs faster with Transition Concierge To-Go(TM).
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 29 -- RiseSmart, a leading provider of next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing solutions, announced that Transition Concierge To-Go(TM), a mobile application that delivers personalized job leads and other job-search tools to laid-off workers, is now available as an iPhone Web app.
Transition Concierge To-Go is free to eligible employees of companies who use RiseSmart's Transition Concierge(TM) as their outplacement solution. Transition Concierge arms workers with the most powerful set of job-search tools and transition service support available today, while making it simpler than ever for employers to measure the ROI of their outplacement programs.
"Transition Concierge is the fastest-growing next-generation outplacement solution among Fortune 1000 companies," said Sanjay Sathe, founder and CEO of RiseSmart. "A big reason for this is that we stay one step ahead of the competition with services that slash time-to-placement for laid-off workers, serving the best interests of employees and employers. Transition Concierge To-Go is an excellent example of this."
RiseSmart currently has several thousand employees in the system who can begin using Transition Concierge To-Go immediately. To add the app to their iPhones, users can go to m.risesmart.com, tap the plus sign and then tap "Add to Home Screen." An icon will be added to their iPhone's home screen for easy, one-tap access. Users only need to log in to the app on their first use.
The app sends relevant job opportunities directly to workers' iPhones, enabling them to see the latest job leads that match their skills and preferences; tag jobs they like for follow-up; send themselves a reminder to take action on a job lead; review notifications for job-related Webinars and networking events; contact a RiseSmart Transition Specialist via phone or e-mail with feedback; review preferences, settings, favorites and more.
A primary distinction of RiseSmart's Transition Concierge, compared to traditional outplacement agency offerings, is that the solution provides highly personalized job leads to each employee on a weekly basis. RiseSmart uses proprietary aggregation and semantic search technology to match each employee's job preferences against hundreds of thousands of active job listings across the Web. Then, a specialist assigned to the employee's account hones these results by hand -- ensuring that only pertinent leads are delivered to each employee.
Transition Concierge To-Go was launched as a BlackBerry application in April, and will soon be available on the iPad and Android phones.
RiseSmart provides next-generation outplacement and recruitment process outsourcing solutions. The company leverages a common technology platform, proven methodologies, and one-on-one support to help employers with their workforce strategy, and displaced employees with their career strategy. RiseSmart drives significant ROI to organizations by offering affordable pricing, reducing severance costs and unemployment taxes for outplacement services and reducing cycle time and cost of hire for recruiting services. For more information, visit http://www.RiseSmart.com.
Contacts: Scott Baradell
RiseSmart
972.235.3439
sbaradell@risesmart.com http://www.RiseSmart.com
RiseSmart, the RiseSmart logo, Transition Concierge, Recruit Concierge, Talent Assurance, Job Assurance, SmartConsult, and Transitioning Talent. Changing Lives.are trademarks of RiseSmart, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: RiseSmart
CONTACT: Scott Baradell of RiseSmart, +1-972-235-3439,
sbaradell@risesmart.com
Teletrac Launches Dealer Partnership Program for Teletrac 20/20
Partnership Strategy Empowers Distributors to Drive Profitable Business Growth by Expanding Their GPS Portfolio
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., June 29 -- Teletrac Inc., a telematics technology leader for more than 20 years, today announced its Dealer Partnership Program for Teletrac 20/20, an affordable vehicle location and GPS vehicle tracking solution for small to midsize fleets. Teletrac's dealer program offers unique revenue opportunities for dealers and distributors who want an industry recognized brand-name product that's robust, easy-to-use and easy-to-sell.
Teletrac 20/20 helps businesses gain fleet efficiencies, save fuel, improve on-time performance, and lets dispatchers and drivers be significantly more productive - benefits which give users a significant competitive advantage. Teletrac solutions go far beyond traditional vehicle location and GPS tracking products, delivering an array of premium features utilizing today's most advanced technologies such as Microsoft's Silverlight® and Bing(TM) maps for enhanced visualization and animation, interactive mapping, and video playback. As a result, Teletrac 20/20 technology uniquely gives dispatchers clear vision and focus for tracking mobile assets and managing operations, in an affordable solution specifically designed for small and midsize fleets.
"We believe the GPS and vehicle tracking market is maturing, technology is proven and new opportunities for expansion are available," said Tim Van Cleve, Executive Vice President, Teletrac. "Teletrac's Dealer Partnership Program will facilitate the availability of leading-edge telematics solutions to a segment of the market that benefits from working with a local technology and service provider, with established B2B relationships able to meet a range of business needs."
Teletrac's Dealer Partnership Program benefits include:
-- Minimal investment - no need to keep inventory; dealers sell it,
Teletrac ships it
-- Revenue incentives - competitive wholesale pricing with a strong
residual compensation program
-- Flexibility - unique leasing and purchase options available
-- Dealer portal - online access to a wide range of information,
including sales and marketing tools designed to facilitate business
-- Support - access to Teletrac trained and certified professionals as
well as dedicated Teletrac channel management for assistance
More than 20 well-known, established dealers serving high-growth geographic regions have already joined this partnership program and are delivering Teletrac 20/20 GPS and vehicle tracking to their customers that need to quickly improve productivity and cut costs -- many of which can be classified as owning small to midsize fleets.
About Teletrac 20/20
Teletrac 20/20 GPS and vehicle tracking is browser-based product, enabling dispatchers to efficiently locate, track and monitor the position and operation of fleet vehicles in real time, 24x7, from any internet-enabled personal computer. Fleet managers gain unprecedented visibility into operations--a user friendly layout and easily recognizable icons make Teletrac 20/20 easy to use and intuitive from the start; advanced satellite mapping with conventional roadmaps in 2D and 3D views including live traffic give dispatchers more realistic and detailed maps on which to base operational decisions; automatically identifying nearest vehicle based on actual vehicle speed, actual distance and estimated arrival time provides the most accurate information for enhancing the customers' service experience, and multiple and detailed vehicle reports help monitor driver performance and provides advanced decision support.
Additionally, Teletrac 20/20 provides a powerful set of 16 standard reports plus live data feeds that accurately tracks and provides full documentation of all recorded activities, in real time, for more efficient compliance.
Teletrac 20/20 is only available for purchase through authorized Teletrac 20/20 dealers. For further information call 1-800-TELETRAC or visit http://www.teletrac2020.net.
Teletrac is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trafficmaster plc.
All trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Source: Teletrac
CONTACT: Lisa Chiranky, +1-817-323-1448, for Teletrac
NetProspex Launches Social Step(TM); First to Connect Social Media Information to Business Prospecting
Leading sales and marketing contact database launches new intelligence, integrating Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, others, to verified business contact directory
NEW YORK, June 29 -- NetProspex Inc., the world's most accurate and fastest-growing sales and marketing contact database, today announced the official launch of NetProspex Social Step(TM), the first integration of comprehensive social media information into a B2B contact directory.
With the NetProspex Social Step(TM), B2B organizations can increase productivity and sales effectiveness with social media data attached to verified business contact information. The existing NetProspex database spans more than 150 industries and 70 job titles, and has become synonymous with providing accurate business contact information to marketers and business decision makers.
Among the features included in the NetProspex Social Media Intelligence platform are:
-- Instant access to social media profiles: direct links to social media
profiles of target contacts, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and
Facebook, among others.
-- Social CRM fulfillment: data includes direct social media URLs and
social influence. NetProspex clients can gain instant access to the
social profiles of their customers and prospects directly from a CRM
platform.
-- Social influence insight: key marketing insight into the social
influence of each contact's social media presence, based on the number
of friends and followers on each network.
-- Social match and append: key analysis of the social media activity of
customers and prospects, including the breakdown and percentage of
target contacts using each social network.
"Today, the business contact as we know it just went social," said Gary Halliwell, CEO of NetProspex. "When a sales person wants to connect with a customer or prospect, they now have the ability to do it in one click from their NetProspex subscription. Quite simply, the NetProspex Social Step(TM) platform provides the missing link between the business card and the social presence of customers and prospects that marketers have been waiting so long for."
This announcement continues to build on the momentum NetProspex has achieved recently, and solidifies its brand as a pioneer in the evolving business intelligence industry. Among the other milestones the company has reached since the beginning of the year are the expansion to nearly 14 million CleneStep(TM) verified contacts to its system, and the addition of 200 major new enterprise customers to its client list.
NetProspex is the world's most accurate and fastest-growing sales and marketing database, helping BtoB decision makers find, reach, and connect with nearly 14 million sales prospects in a uniquely direct and measurable way.
Founded in 2006 by online publishing and marketing industry veterans Gary Halliwell and Jeff Clewley, NetProspex understands that effective sales and marketing efforts require the most in-depth and accurate prospect data. With a 100% replacement guarantee and continual data scrubbing, NetProspex is the leading source of accurate, crowd-sourced business intelligence.
Media Contact:
North 6th Agency
Attn: Matt Rizzetta
718-744-7138
mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
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Source: NetProspex Inc.
CONTACT: North 6th Agency, Matt Rizzetta, +1-718-744-7138,
mrizzetta@north6thagency.com
Verizon Wireless and Pantech Introduce the Pantech Jest(TM)
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 29 -- Sizzle up your summer with the latest slider phone from Verizon Wireless and Pantech. Today, the companies announced the Pantech Jest(TM), a new feature phone by Personal Communications Devices, LLC, is available online today. Ideal for staying connected in style, this sassy slider allows customers to manage ringtones, wallpapers and games from personal networks.
Key features:
-- 2.6" 262K color TFT display
-- Self Icon personalization to create icons and banners and display an
electronic sign on your phone display
-- Optical directional key with swipe motion technology
-- Built-in 2.0-megapixel camera takes high-quality pictures and records
video
-- Text, picture, video and voice messaging
-- Mobile IM and Chat for quick text conversations
Lifestyle features:
-- Social Beat pre-loaded for direct connections to Facebook®, MySpace®
and Twitter(TM)
-- Media Center -- Download ringtones, wallpapers and games from your
network to your phone
-- VZ Navigator® for detailed maps in real time with audible turn-by-turn
directions to millions of points of interest in the United States
-- V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription and PC downloads) digital
music service. Download soundtracks and albums or sync playlists with
a PC
-- Mobile Web browsing capabilities for news, sports, weather and e-mail,
providing access to up-to-date information when users subscribe to
Internet service
-- Stereo Bluetooth® technology for wireless connections between
electronic devices; connects to Bluetooth-enabled headsets and
hands-free systems
Pricing and availability:
-- The Jest is available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com today for free
through a special online promotion. It will be in Verizon Wireless
Communications Stores beginning July 5 for $69.99 after a $50 mail-in
rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive
the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may
use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Pantech
Pantech Group, through its affiliates -- Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech & Curitel Communications, Inc. and Pantech C&I Co. -- is one of Korea's top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 2,500 employees and 8 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit http://www.pantech.com.
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Argent Software today announced the availability of an 11-page technical white paper that shows how to increase both the performance and the reliability of VMware from VMware, Inc., the world's leading virtualization product.
The white paper explains the most cost-effective ways to improve VMware's performance - what hardware and software changes to make and how to operate VMware better.
"The old server-based architecture has been completely replaced by VMware over the past few years, so Argent has responded to this new need with the new Argent for VMware product; this white paper is another aspect of Argent's leadership role in the new VMware paradigm," explained Matthew Chan, Senior Vice President and CTO of Argent. "That is what this white paper is all about," stated Chan. The white paper is available at no cost by accessing the link of http://www.argent.com/five_secrets_of_vmware/.
About Argent
A leader in the systems management business since 1991, Argent has over 2,000 customers worldwide, including Walt Disney, Honda, Toyota, IBM, Hewlett and Packard Foundations, Bayer, Nokia, CBS, the Social Security Administration, Wells Fargo, and Harley Davidson.
For more information contact ArgSoft Group LLC, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10019, PublicRelations@Argent.com. Tel: 212 222 9868. Fax: 646 530 8676.
Note: ArgSoft Intellectual Property Holdings Limited has created this Press Release for informational purposes only. ArgSoft Intellectual Property Holdings Limited makes no warranties, express or implied, in this document. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. ArgSoft Intellectual Property Holdings Limited shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors, or omissions contained in this document, nor for incidental, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of the material contained in this document, or the document itself. All views expressed are opinions of ArgSoft Intellectual Property Holdings Limited. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: Argent Software
CONTACT: ArgSoft Group LLC, +1-212-222-9868, PublicRelations@Argent.com
LG Electronics Integrates Connectivity, Ease-of-Use, Energy Saving Technologies for Education Market
Network monitors, projectors and flat-panel products help schools stretch their technology budgets to create a more immersive, engaging classroom experience
DENVER, June 29 -- LG Electronics is inspiring educators to create more interactive lesson plans with cost-effective products that enhance learning environments from K-12 classrooms to higher education, district offices, libraries and more. On display this week at the 2010 International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE), LG is highlighting its latest Network Monitors, digital signage, LCD displays and projector solutions for the education market (booth # 762).
"As cost continues to have a heavy influence in technology investments, our broad range of reliable, large-screen LCDs, monitor solutions, and flexible projectors are performance driven in order to maximize budgets and the student experience," said Jeff Dowell, vice president, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions. "From information sharing, to the Internet, to broadcast content, LG's products take the best of technology to transform a static classroom into an interactive, engaging learning experience."
Leading the way is LG's Network Monitor solution that provides schools new ways to extend their technology budgets. This network solution provides a no-hassle virtual desktop computing option - available in both 11- and 31-monitor (model N+) configurations - for classrooms and education environments looking to reduce energy but still effectively engage and communicate with students without purchasing an individual PC per student.
For larger classroom display needs, LG's flat panel monitors and projectors allow for easy viewing of video, stills and presentations.
Individual Workstations
LG's Network Monitors are designed to help educators communicate and inspire their students with interactive lesson plans. This cost-effective solution uses virtual desktop software to connect to an existing PC and redistribute that computer's resources to several users simultaneously. The software divides the computer's resources into independent sessions, maximizing the bandwidth to the fullest extent. In the N+ Network Monitor solution, this can be done with up to 31 monitors placed anywhere in the building.
Workstations that employ the LG Network Monitors will also benefit from less heat and noise typically generated by multiple PCs - reducing the districts carbon footprint by requiring less electricity and air conditioning. LG Network Monitors can improve school computing immediately by:
-- Reducing computer purchase costs by 57 percent**
-- Lowering electricity costs by 85 percent**
-- Increasing computing access with less money
-- Bringing computing from the computer lab to the classroom for
integrated learning
For school AV professionals and integrators, the Network Monitor solution (11 monitors) boasts easy installation and reduced maintenance. Additionally, with far fewer PCs to manage, IT staff can focus on more critical system functions.
Content Interaction
With the proliferation of tech savvy students starting earlier and earlier, educational institutions must incorporate the same engaging technology content into teaching environments. One way districts can do this is through the use of projectors and flat panel displays.
For auditoriums, meeting rooms and more, LG's BX401 DLP projector displays content at a 300-inch maximum diagonal image from under 32 feet away with the brilliance of 4000 ANSI Lumens. With multiple connectivity options, the BX401C can display video from a variety of devices such as computers, DVD and Blu-ray players, DTV decoders and more with its HDMI inputs, USB port, RS-232C connection as well as two RGB inputs.
Other display options for classrooms and school administration include the use of digital signage monitors and flat panel HDTVs. LG's 42-inch class* (model M4224C) LCD digital signage monitor brings high definition to public displays. A Full HD 1080p resolution monitor, the M4224C features new LAN and video wall control for easy scheduling and dissemination of content. With an ultra-slim 16.9 millimeter bezel, the M4224C blends easily into education environments and can help school officials post class schedules or act as an emergency alert system for notifying students and staff across an entire school or campus.
For in-classroom displays, LG's LH200C integrated HDTV is available in 22-, 32-, 37- and 42-inch* class sizes and can display educational and informational programming in the vibrancy and detail of high definition enhanced by a 1366 x 768 display resolution and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. For classroom settings, teachers can connect their PCs to the display to project an educational video or news story in a way that captivates students' attention more than a standard overhead machine. Specialized commercial features on the LH200C include public display settings, USB cloning capability and an RS-232C port which helps reduce installation time and maintenance costs. The 32LH200C also integrates EcoSmart(TM) energy saving technology.
Energy Saving Technology
LG's EcoSmart(TM) technology allows for multiple manual and automatic options for energy conservation, making it ideal for educational environments looking to save on energy costs.
New Dynamic Power Saving modes on LCDs help conserve energy, providing the option to adjust power consumption and provide optimal picture settings based on the incoming video. On LG LCDs, Dynamic Power Savings reduces power consumption and optimizes picture settings, while Static Power Savings allows the installer to set the preferred power consumption level. This combination of automatic settings and options for manual adjustments helps save on energy costs and allows for increased energy savings while still providing superior picture quality. With the Intelligent Sensor feature, integrators can program the LCDs to respond to the ambient light in the room and automatically reduce brightness and energy output under most circumstances.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. The LG Electronics USA Business Solutions division serves customers in the lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. For more information, please visit http://www.LGsolutions.com.
**Example based on cost for setting up and operating a school computer lab with 22 workstations for 6 hours a day for 180 school days in a traditional PC environment (22 PCs and peripherals) versus an LG Network Monitor Solution environment. Electricity usage calculated at $0.1032 kWh (USEIA Electric Power Monthly data for September 2009, released 23/16/2009)
***Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Source: LG Electronics USA, Inc.
CONTACT: John I. Taylor, LG Electronics USA, Inc., +1-847-941-8181,
john.taylor@lge.com; or Katie Busch, LG-One, +1-312-397-6025,
katie.busch@lg-one.com
Samsung Vibrant from T-Mobile USA to Bring Robust Entertainment Experience on a Brilliant Screen
T-Mobile's Latest Android(TM)-Powered Device Offers Exclusive Entertainment Experience, Including James Cameron's Avatar In a Slim Smartphone Package
BELLEVUE, Wash. and DALLAS, June 29 -- T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.(1), today announced the Samsung Vibrant(TM), a Samsung Galaxy S(TM) device available from T-Mobile.
Through pre-installed applications and pre-loaded content, the Samsung Vibrant's comprehensive multimedia capabilities combine all your entertainment and communication needs into one device -- it's a television, bookshelf, radio, movie library, gaming system, and of course, a smartphone. The Vibrant comes fully loaded with exclusive entertainment features including "James Cameron's Avatar" on an included 2GB external memory card and an exclusive collector's edition of a popular game. The Vibrant also brings the Amazon Kindle for Android(TM) application with access to more than 600,000 books, MobiTV with live and on-demand TV, and much more.
The Vibrant's 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen display gives customers a vivid, sharp color HD-like viewing experience, whether consumers choose to play a game, watch a movie or read an e-book while on the go. Featuring a slim and sleek design, the Vibrant is one of the most portable and accessible mobile entertainment devices available to U.S. consumers. The speedy Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor and six-axis sensor are optimized for media and gaming, which gives consumers a seamless, immersive experience while reading, watching and playing. The Vibrant is also the latest smartphone in T-Mobile's lineup that can benefit from enhanced speeds in locations with T-Mobile's super-fast HSPA+ network.(2)
"By combining best-selling, award-winning content and amazing hardware that brings that content to life, T-Mobile continues to deliver on its commitment to bring innovative mobile entertainment experiences to consumers' fingertips," said Paul Cole, vice president, devices and accessories, T-Mobile USA. "We are proud to introduce the Samsung Vibrant as the latest addition to our growing lineup of Android-powered devices."
"The Samsung Vibrant contains all of the premium core features that the Galaxy S portfolio offers to consumers, including an industry leading display and powerful processor. The Galaxy S devices make the smartphone brilliant," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "When you combine the Vibrant's incredible hardware with preloaded content like 'Avatar,' along with thousands of applications available on the Android Market, the entertainment and customization possibilities are endless."
"'James Cameron's Avatar' is in many ways the most innovative film ever produced, and in working with Samsung and T-Mobile we are now able to offer this eye-catching experience to viewers in a new and dynamic environment on the Samsung Vibrant," said Peter Levinsohn, president of new media and digital distribution for 20th Century FOX Film Company.
The multimedia experience that makes the Samsung Vibrant a great option for entertainment enthusiasts includes the following:
-- 20th Century Fox's "James Cameron's Avatar," full-screen movie
pre-loaded on the Samsung Vibrant, takes consumers back to Pandora,
the fictional world created by James Cameron, in the highest-grossing
film in history.
-- Amazon Kindle for Android application provides direct access to more
than 600,000 books, including a vast majority of The New York Times
Best Sellers and New Releases. Before consumers purchase a book, they
can read the first chapter for free. They also can read reviews and
recommendations from Amazon.com and its customers. With Kindle for
Android, customers can sync their reading with their other Kindle
devices so they never lose their place or are without their reading.
-- MobiTV mobile phone application offers consumers access to live and
on-demand TV available in English and Spanish -- including more than
35 channels of news, sports and entertainment. Favorite channels such
as Bravo, Disney Channel, ESPN, NBC and more are available for Samsung
Vibrant consumers to watch at home or away. Plus, when Vibrant
consumers subscribe to MobiTV, their first 30 days of service are
free.(3)
-- Slacker Radio mobile application comes pre-loaded on the Samsung
Vibrant, allowing anyone to listen to free personalized radio. Slacker
offers more than 120 genre stations and the ability to create your
own. With millions of songs from thousands of artists, Slacker is the
best way to discover new artists and hear your favorite music.
-- Gogo® Inflight Internet service offers a bonus to consumers who
purchase the Samsung Vibrant: up to a month of free in-flight Wi-Fi
access on their device, with Internet access on more than 3,000 daily
flights and growing every day in the continental U.S.(4)
-- Samsung Media Hub, expected to be available in the near future, is a
full library of video and literary content powered by some of the
biggest names in entertainment.
The Samsung Vibrant's assets go beyond its impressive entertainment features. Running Android 2.1, the Samsung Vibrant offers a seven-panel home screen and access to Android Market(TM) to personalize the device with 65,000 applications, including applications for social networking, gaming, travel and more. Samsung's Social Hub service helps consumers to easily keep in touch with family and friends through integrated contacts, calendars, social networking sites and group messaging, including the ability to "reply all" for up to 10 contacts. The Vibrant also supports six languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian and Korean.
The Vibrant delivers advanced phone features such as GPS functionality with access to turn-by-turn navigation and Swype® text input for fast, accurate communication. It also features a 5-megapixel camera with digital zoom and autofocus, and a video camera for recording crystal-clear, high-definition (720p) videos and photos for playback on an HD television. With support for up to 32 GB of external memory, the Vibrant provides ample space for consumers' entertainment favorites. Consumers can customize their Vibrant with two battery cover options in dark blue and lavender that will come packaged exclusively with the T-Mobile device.
Availability
The Samsung Vibrant and its exclusive pre-loaded entertainment content is expected to be available to T-Mobile customers beginning July 21. Customers can visit http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/ for more information.
In addition, it is expected that beginning on July 1, customers may pre-order the Samsung Vibrant at any one of more than 4,000 RadioShack® stores. To pre-order, customers must purchase a $50 gift card, which will be applied toward the retail price of the device. Customers can schedule an appointment to pick up and activate their devices at RadioShack stores with anticipated availability starting July 21. Customers who pre-order at RadioShack will receive a $50 gift card by mail after purchasing their phone with qualifying voice and data plan on a two-year contract. The ability to pre-order is also expected to be available online at http://www.radioshack.com/vibrant beginning July 1.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of (US)$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the first quarter of 2010, approximately 150 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group -- 33.7 million by T-Mobile USA -- all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world's most widely used digital wireless standards. T-Mobile USA's innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com/. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of Deutsche Telekom management with respect to future events. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project" and "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place too much reliance on them. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond Deutsche Telekom's control, including, without limitation, those factors set forth in "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" contained in Deutsche Telekom's annual report. If these or other risks and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, Deutsche Telekom's actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Deutsche Telekom does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
(1) Based upon reported shipment data for Q1 2010, 2009, and 2008,
Strategy Analytics' U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
(2) HSPA+ available in specific markets.
(3) After the first 30 days, monthly subscription charges will apply.
(4) Free month requires purchase of device by 12/31/10; expires
earlier of 30 days from registration or 1/30/11.
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Enhanced Landing Pages Offering Saves Time and Money for Silverpop Customers
Drag-and-drop Web forms tool helps Purchasing Power focus on the big picture
ATLANTA, June 29 -- Enticing an email recipient to take a desired action isn't always an easy task, but with a relevant, eye-catching and easy-to-navigate landing page, it is a surmountable one. Underscoring the importance of this key tactic, Silverpop,® an on-demand provider of an email marketing and marketing automation platform serving the needs of sophisticated, self-service B2C and B2B marketers, has added new elements to its Landing Pages offering and made the product a standard feature for all its clients.
As competition for email inboxes intensifies, marketers must maximize revenues from every opportunity. And they recognize that few opportunities are as powerful as easily guiding an email recipient directly to a landing page designed with conversion in mind. In fact, a Silverpop report, "8 Seconds to Capture Attention," revealed that six out of 10 companies use landing pages to sell products and services and 19 percent use them to attempt to gather important customer or prospect data.
To help its customers maximize results, while also saving time and money, Silverpop has integrated an intuitive drag-and-drop Web forms builder into its Landing Pages product. The new tool allows marketers to easily create highly customized and branded opt-in, opt-out and preference center forms while also giving them complete control over the look and feel of confirmation pages.
Silverpop client Purchasing Power, a voluntary benefit provider of employee purchase programs, incorporates the new Landing Pages feature into numerous campaigns, including a recent Birthday Club campaign that asks email subscribers to share their birth date in order to receive a Starbuck's gift card on their special day. After just one month, the company is already impressed with the time and resources they are able to save by having more control over the process.
"In the past we would rely on an external agency to build, host and update our landing pages--a process that could take up to two weeks," said Ann Tran online / Web channel manager for Purchasing Power. "Now we can easily navigate through the process in house in just one day and can make necessary changes on the fly without having to posses any technical knowledge. This frees up our creative agency and IT resources to focus on other projects."
Purchasing Power also uses Landing Pages to allow its brokers to complete online forms to register for company-sponsored events and to help existing customers quickly and easily refer co-workers. Recently, the company took advantage of the new landing pages feature and related reports to test several new pieces of creative. The results, indicated by the number of visits to a particular landing page, revealed a strong preference for a specific campaign and helped influence future outreach.
"By developing a landing page with the right look and feel, marketers can significantly increase customer loyalty and improve conversion rates--and if they are able to do so in a way that is efficient and cost-effective the return on investment can be dramatic," said Bill Nussey, CEO of Silverpop. "By making this enhanced Landing Pages offering a standard feature, we are encouraging all our clients to take advantage of the full set of sophisticated email marketing tools at their disposal in order to make their campaigns rise above the clutter."
About Silverpop
Silverpop's on-demand marketing platform helps marketers succeed in turning prospects into customers--and customers into fans--through the creation, automation and delivery of relevant, multichannel digital messaging. Companies rely on the Silverpop Engage platform to create and manage sophisticated email marketing campaigns that reach millions of individuals--one at a time--engaging prospective customers and enhancing lifetime customer value and brand loyalty. Silverpop's marketing automation capabilities enable B2B marketers to efficiently manage leads and drive qualified sales opportunities through scoring and by nurturing campaigns that move prospects from interest to conversion. Silverpop's industry-leading thought capital, strategic counsel, service and support helps B2C and B2B customers with the precise level of training and advice needed to quickly improve campaign results and ROI. With offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, Silverpop's marketing technologies are used by industry-leading brands around the globe. Best practices and white papers are available at silverpop.com.
Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in Sullivan County
- Improves coverage and capacity in Hurleyville and Sullivan Community College - Provides access to 3G wireless broadband service
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., June 29 -- Verizon Wireless is investing in Sullivan County and expanding its local coverage with a new cell site in Hurleyville. The new site improves coverage and capacity on Route 52 from the Village Woodbourne to the Village of Liberty, and Main Street in the Village of Hurleyville to Hillsdale Road. In addition, this cell now provides new coverage to Sullivan Community College.
This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $50 billion nationwide since it was formed - $5.5 billion on average every year - and invested more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.
"We've always believed even the most advanced device is only as good as the network it runs on. We continue to aggressively invest in our Upstate New York network to increase coverage and capacity for our customers, add new services, and maintain our 3G network leadership," said Gene Fassett, executive director of Network for Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region.
Verizon Wireless recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Northeast."
Services include wireless data services such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music with Rhapsody, and MobileBroadband, the company's high-speed wireless broadband network geared toward mobile professionals and business customers. It provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless' services continued during the first quarter of 2010 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers.
The company's "nation's most reliable wireless network" reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and women throughout the country. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899,
john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/johnnyverizon, or
Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Redstone Launches Next-Generation Business Broadband
LONDON, June 29, 2010-- IT and communications provider Redstone Managed Solutions today launched
its next-generation business broadband. The service is designed for business
customers who want more from their broadband supplier.
UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) may be tempted to use
residential broadband services that may not be able to provide the speed,
service quality and flexibility that business users need. Redstone's new
broadband for business delivers download speeds of up to 20Mbits/second,
combined with unlimited use*, which enables companies to develop their use of
the Internet without worrying about unforeseen charges.
Redstone is a business-only ISP offering a range of complementary IT
products and services that provide safe access to business information. The
company has its own core network, and its business broadband customers won't
find their traffic in contention with, or shaped against, residential
traffic.
Nikki Ratcliffe, Redstone's marketing director, says: "Businesses need to
be aware of the differences between broadband for business and residential
internet services. The Internet is an organisation's lifeline to its
customers and stakeholders. Office broadband must perform cost-effectively
and deliver maximum performance under all circumstances.
"While residential broadband is already a commodity market, decisions
about business broadband cannot just be based on the headline cost. Reduced
cost can also mean increased contention, reduced support, tighter data
transfer limits and less focus on providing business-class connectivity and
support. Not all broadband is created equal and it's important to compare
products on a like-for-like basis, taking into account all the features and
restrictions."
*subject to fair use policy
Notes to Editors
Redstone Managed Solutions
Redstone Managed Solutions connects organisations securely to
applications and business intelligence, giving them the ability to work and
collaborate in a secure, flexible and reliable manner across multiple
locations and devices. By providing connectivity, security, support, training
and infrastructure Redstone can help organisations to unlock their business
potential across their network, via mobile working and anywhere
collaboration.
With expertise in connectivity, security and managed services Redstone
offers solutions that complement the entire IT infrastructure - from the
endpoint to the internet. It delivers expertise through managed services or
Software as a Service (SaaS), partnering with leading security vendors to
give its customers optimum flexibility.
For more information please contact Martine Levene at Chameleon PR -
martine.levene@chameleonpr.com / +44(0)207-680-5500
CTenergysavings.com Will Allow Consumers to Compare, Switch and Save
Connecticut Company Launches Awareness Campaign, Announces One-Stop Resource to Save on Electric Bill
HARTFORD, Conn., June 29 -- CTenergysavings.com today announced the launch of Connecticut's newest online resource to help state residents and businesses make educated decisions in regards to their monthly electric bill. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed comparison of electric rate plans in Connecticut as well as the ability to switch suppliers to save money.
The deregulation of Connecticut's electric industry began in 2000 but it wasn't until 2005 that electric customers were able to take advantage of choosing an alternate electric supplier to lower their electric bill. Now customers are saving up to 20% by switching to a new supplier. There are over 1.5 million electric customers in Connecticut and approximately 10 suppliers to choose from, several with multiple plans.
CTenergysavings.com offers a platform to compare rate plans and switch electric suppliers with an easy online enrollment process. Currently CTenergysavings.com is the ONLY website in Connecticut that offers consumers that capability all in one place. Once a supplier has been selected an easy sign up form will help to "make the switch".
The benefits of switching electric suppliers include:
-- No change or interruption in your current service
-- No fees to switch suppliers or cancel service
-- Your bill will still come from your utility, either CL&P or UI
-- All you need is your utility bill and five minutes to switch
CTenergysavings.com was founded by Connecticut resident Michelle Erca, to provide Connecticut residents and businesses with one comprehensive resource where they can identify electric suppliers, compare rates, switch suppliers and save money.
"When I switched electric suppliers for my husband's business and our household, we started saving significantly each month," said Erca. "I realized that even though Connecticut has had a deregulated energy policy for over ten years, residents and businesses were still unaware of their options to switch suppliers and how to go about it. It is only with the launch of CTenergysavings.com that we are now able to provide Connecticut electric customers with answers to important questions and a simplified process to compare, switch and save."
Currently, the majority of Connecticut electric customers have not taken advantage of lowering their rates. The awareness that you can switch suppliers in Connecticut has been building momentum and over 385,000 or 25% of Connecticut's electric customers have now switched.
Added Erca: "In three simple steps you can now compare, switch and save money on your electric bill."
About CTenergysavings.com
CTenergysavings.com is Connecticut's # 1 online resource to compare electric rates and switch suppliers to save money. The platform provides Connecticut residents and businesses with the capability to switch from their current supplier and save up to 20% on their electric bill. For more information please visit http://www.CTenergysavings.com.
ISTE Launches First Phase of New Professional Development Website
DENVER, June 29 -- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) launches the first phase of ISTE Learning, http://www.istelearning.org, an innovative online professional development resource for educators that offers resources for implementing new technology in the classroom. The site debut coincides with ISTE 2010, a four-day conference for educators being held June 27-30 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
"ISTE Learning is a new online community and professional development marketplace where educators can sample free concepts, buy cool resources and exchange creative ideas," said Helen Padgett, president of ISTE, during the conference's opening address.
ISTE Learning poses the question, "What do you want to learn today?" and offers many ways for educators to answer that question. The site features learning experiences through socially networked platforms that replicate the environments today's students interact with regularly. It provides educators opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, and pick up tips on incorporating wikis, blogs, RSS feeds, games, podcasts and other tools. Relevant learning experiences are presented in multiple formats to strengthen the teaching experience and improve digital literacy.
The site is organized as a virtual city, built on the bedrock of NETS, ISTE's standards for digital age learning, teaching and leadership. ISTE Learning's PD City includes four areas to discover: The Commons, Learning Labs, ISTE Café and ISTE U. Currently available to explore is The Commons area, which offers free "bite-sized" learning opportunities such as podcasts, webinars and literature abstracts. Learning Labs and the ISTE Cafe are expected to go live next October and ISTE U will be available January 2011.
ISTE Learning focuses on four professional development topics each year. This year's topics include Web 2.0, project-based learning, digital citizenship, and gaming and simulations. It also offers educators the chance to plug into The Buzz, ISTE's new professional development blog. Recent topics include tips for motivating students, a review of the applicability of the iPad for professional development, and a discussion of Ning and the implications of its new business model for educators.
About ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. http://www.istelearning.org.
Source: International Society for Technology in Education
PBS Professional Roll Now Available to Clustercorp's Rocks+ Community
Agreement provides distribution of Altair's HPC workload management solution with cluster operating environment stack
TROY, Mich., June 29 -- Altair Engineering, Inc. (http://www.altair.com/), a global leader in software solutions that make high-performance computing (HPC) faster, simpler and smarter, announced today that it has partnered with Clustercorp, a leader in systems management solutions for clusters and clouds, to provide PBS Professional, Altair's EAL3+ certified workload management solution. PBS Professional will be distributed as a Roll through Clustercorp's popular Rocks+ framework. The PBS Professional Roll is available immediately and offers the Rocks+ community and affiliated hardware vendors a robust workload management solution unrivaled in security and scalability for cluster and cloud software stacks.
Rocks+ is the commercial version of the Rocks Cluster Distribution, an end-to-end cluster and cloud solution, which manages the operating system, cluster management middleware, libraries, compilers, and monitoring tools, all with enterprise-class commercial support from Clustercorp. A Roll is a software packaging mechanism used to expedite the installation of software within the Rocks+ cluster and cloud operating environment. The packaging of PBS Professional in a Roll will make deploying PBS Professional in clusters and clouds a rapid and seamless experience.
"Partnering with Altair Engineering to create the Rocks+ PBS Professional Roll demonstrates Clustercorp's commitment to providing customers with best-in-class solutions," said Tim McIntire, CEO of Clustercorp. "As a reseller of PBS Professional, our customers will benefit from the efficiencies of a single-vendor acquisition process, while leveraging each company's core competencies to ensure a great customer experience."
"Clients require high-performance cluster solutions that can be easily scaled to accommodate various workloads," said Ed Turkel, manager of business development for HP Scalable Computing and Infrastructure. "With Altair Engineering's PBS Professional available within HP's Unified Cluster Portfolio, clients can take advantage of a cluster solution that delivers exceptional performance and scalability."
PBS Professional®, the flagship product of the PBS Works(TM) suite, is a commercial-grade HPC workload and resource manager. PBS Professional makes it possible to easily create intelligent policies to manage distributed, mixed-vendor computing assets, including applications, as a single, unified system. Based on a policy-driven architecture, PBS Works continually optimizes how technical HPC resources are used, ensuring that all resources are used effectively and efficiently.
"Rocks+ PBS Professional combines two industry-leading products to deliver a solution that simplifies life for administrators and makes users more productive quickly," says Piush Patel, director of Global Partner Programs for Altair. "The results for our mutual clients are improved productivity, confidence in meeting service levels, and reduced hardware and software license costs."
The PBS Professional Roll is available directly from Clustercorp and its affiliated hardware and distributor partners.
About PBS Works PBS Works(TM) is a suite of on-demand grid-computing technologies that allows enterprises to maximize ROI on computing infrastructure assets. PBS Works is the most widely implemented software environment for grid, cloud, cluster and on-demand computing worldwide. The suite's flagship product, PBS Professional®, provides a flexible, on-demand computing environment that allows enterprises to easily share distributed computing resources to create and sustain competitive advantages - whether shortened time to market or improved product quality. Leveraging a revolutionary "pay-for-use" unit-based business model, PBS Works delivers increased value and flexibility over conventional software-licensing models.
Visit http://www.pbsworks.com/ to learn more about how PBS Works makes high-performance computing faster, smarter and more productive.
About AltairAltair Engineering, Inc. empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the value of business and engineering information. Privately held, with more than 1,300 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 25-year-plus track record for product design and development, engineering software, advanced computing technologies and enterprise analytics, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit http://www.altair.com/.
Source: Altair Engineering, Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Wilt, Airfoil Public Relations for Altair,
+1-248-304-1418, wilt@airfoilpr.com; Clustercorp, +1-408-694-3564,
info@clustercorp.com
Envivio Puts High Definition TV in Palm of Your Hand with Support for New iPhone 4
Three Screen Video Leader Continues to Raise Quality Standards for Mobile TV by Enabling Delivery of Live and On Demand HD TV Services
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 29 -- Envivio today announced that the world's most widely-deployed solution for delivering Mobile TV, its 4Caster(TM) C4(2) encoding/transcoding platform, now offers high definition (HD) video support to the Apple iPhone 4, taking maximum advantage of the device's capabilities. The upgrade for 4Caster creates an unprecedented mobile video experience by enabling services for the first time that deliver high definition live and on demand TV services that make full use of the high resolution iPhone 4 "Retina Display."
The Envivio 4Caster solution provides simultaneous support for delivering services to the complete range of devices and technologies from Apple, including iPad, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod, Safari 5 and QuickTime X. Envivio solutions power premier network operator and over the top TV services for the iPhone and iPad around the world, including premium Pay TV, sports and movie content for operators in Europe, coverage of the Olympics and NHL hockey in Canada, coverage of the World Cup in France and Germany and telecomm Mobile TV services worldwide.
"As the screens on mobile devices achieve higher levels of fidelity, it is incumbent upon services to provide consumers with video streams that make the most of that capability," said Julien Signes, president and CEO of Envivio. "Envivio solutions ensure that those high expectations are met, meaning happy subscribers today, while providing the flexibility to address even more compelling devices down the road. The combination of the iPhone 4 and Envivio 4Caster delivers a true HD-caliber experience in the palm of your hand."
Support for the iPhone 4 is available as an upgrade for existing 4Caster C4(2) systems. The upgrade enables services to deliver video that is optimized for the 3.5-inch, 960×640 resolution "Retina Display." The high pixel density of the display makes images appear exceptionally smooth and continuous. Envivio H.264 Extreme(TM) Main Profile Compression, regarded as the industry's highest quality video codec, ensures the best quality video stream is delivered at precisely the resolution of the iPhone 4.
Multi-profile output maximizes service density by making it possible to simultaneously service iPads and iPhones, as well as PCs, smartphones and other devices. Ingesting up to eight IP, four analog or four SDI channel sources, the 4Caster C4(2) simultaneously encodes and protects content in multiple profiles. This multi-profile encoding also powers Apple adaptive streaming to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of video, regardless of fluctuations in network bandwidth.
Support for iPhone 4 is available via a standard firmware upgrade to Envivio 4Caster C4(2) Mobile TV and Internet TV customers with a Silver, Gold support plan. To extend other configurations, contact Envivio Support at support@envivio.com. For more information about Envivio solutions for Three Screens, visit the Envivio website http://www.envivio.com.
About Envivio
Envivio makes the world's video content universally enjoyable by all viewers, on any device, across any network, at any time. Now in its second decade as a respected leader in the development of video convergence solutions, Envivio has amassed dozens of patents, pioneered video-over-IP methods, and continually led with support for emerging technology. Today Envivio solutions deliver millions of content streams to hundreds of different styles of mobile phones, set top boxes, and PC platforms, on behalf of content owners, telecom operators, cable and satellite companies and mobile service providers in every market in the world. Deployment and support are backed by a global staff that is familiar with local technical, regulatory and market guidelines encountered around the world. Envivio is headquartered in South San Francisco, California and has offices in Rennes, France; New York, New York; London, England; Beijing, China; Singapore and Tokyo, Japan.
Envivio is a registered trademark of Envivio, Inc. 4Caster, 4Manager and TV without Boundaries are trademarks of Envivio, Inc. All trademarks used herein, whether recognized or not, are the properties of their respective companies.
CompuPay Enhances XpressPayroll, Its Online Payroll Product for the Micro Market
MIRAMAR, Fla., June 29 -- CompuPay, Inc. (http://www.compupay.com), one of the country's leading providers of payroll, tax filing and HR-related services, has released an upgraded version of XpressPayroll, adding several new features and enhancements to its online payroll solution designed for micro businesses.
Not only does the latest upgrade have a new look and feel, but enhancements to XpressPayroll also allow clients to track accruals on a monthly basis, pay and print 1099s and produce 401(k) files. Additionally, the upgrade makes an expanded workers' compensation program available, provides enhancements to the general ledger, supplies the ability to record hours for salaried employees and incorporates security features to allow for accountant access to payroll reports.
"Continuous improvement of our payroll products is a high priority for CompuPay," said Kathey Palmer, vice president, business development for CompuPay. "Product upgrades and enhancements are just another component of providing the exemplary service our clients have come to expect."
XpressPayroll is ideal for micro businesses with one to five employees. XpressPayroll was one of the first online payroll options designed specifically to meet the needs of micro businesses. With the ability for clients to process payroll simply in just seven mouse clicks, this pioneer payroll processing option has become a top choice for micro businesses looking to save money without sacrificing the service and support that working with a well known payroll company brings to them. XpressPayroll received four out of five stars by The CPA Technology Advisor in their most recent review of professional payroll programs and was named a "Top 100 Product" for accountants by Accounting Today magazine three years in a row.
About CompuPay
CompuPay, Inc. was founded in 1980 and today is the second largest privately held payroll company in the United States and fourth largest overall. Its growing network of local offices processes payroll for tens of thousands of companies ranging in size from one to over 5,000 employees in all 50 states. The company offers payroll and employer-related services such as workers' compensation insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans and Section 125 and 132 plans to clients seeking highly flexible, innovative solutions to meet their growing business needs.
Media contact:
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Kathey Palmer
Senior Vice President, Business Development
CompuPay, Inc.
615.591.3756
katheypalmer@compupay.com