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Rhomobile Announces Rhodes 2.0

Cross-Platform Smartphone App Development Framework Offers Native Mapping For All Devices, Faster Sync and is Now Free Under MIT License

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 29 -- Rhomobile today announced Rhodes 2.0, the newest version of the industry's most powerful smartphone app development framework. Rhodes 2.0 allows developers to rapidly build native apps for all major smartphones including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian as well as the iPad. Now available for free under the MIT license, Rhodes 2.0 provides developers with new capabilities including native mapping across all devices and a metadata framework that supports applications with changing underlying schema as well as powerful enhancements including faster sync and optimized native styling for all smartphones.

Rhodes native mapping extends the benefits of the iPhone's powerful native mapping capabilities (annotated pushpins that link to external URLs and the ability to zoom arbitrarily) to other devices such as Android and BlackBerry smartphones that otherwise wouldn't have such capabilities. The native map view is easy to implement and can be displayed with one call to the Rhodes MapView object.

Rhodes 2.0 also provides a "metadata framework." The metadata framework allows mobile apps to communicate with backend enterprise systems that have changing schemas. Developers can change a field or attribute in the back-end enterprise application and the change is reflected immediately on the application running on the device. For example, developers can write a CRM app with Rhodes that handles the backend CRM app adding a field such as "mobile phone number" to the definition of a CRM contact.  Resyncing from the app would show customer information with the new field.

"Rhodes 2.0's native mapping capabilities allow us to easily create powerful location-based apps with contextual user interfaces," said Jonathan Tarud, Founder and CEO of Koombea. "And since Rhodes is a cross-platform framework, it allows us to create apps for all leading smartphones with one set of code, providing quick development and easy application maintenance."

Rhodes was built from the ground up to enable enterprise mobility efforts and is the only smartphone development framework to include essential capabilities such as sync data required by today's mobile workforce. Rhodes integration with RhoSync makes it possible for developers to add true sync to their mobile app, making data accessible to users even when they are offline and disconnected. With Rhodes 2.0's in memory data caching, sync is much faster and more robust.

"Rhodes 2.0 was built from the ground up to offer the powerful capabilities, including sync data and support for changing underlying schema, required by enterprise mobile applications," said Adam Blum, CEO of Rhomobile. "By offering Rhodes 2.0 at no cost under the MIT licenses we are providing developers with a no-risk entry to create powerful, enterprise-class native smartphone apps whether they are developing for a single smartphone OS or for all simultaneously."

The Rhodes smartphone app framework reduces development time by up to five times for a single OS as developers can leverage their web development skills and code in HTML and Ruby instead of in Objective-C or other complex native device OS language.

  Rhodes 2.0 Features:

  --  NEW: Metadata framework
  --  NEW: Native mapping across all devices
  --  NEW: Optimized native styling for all smartphones
  --  EXCLUSIVE: Model View Controller for mobile app development
  --  EXCLUSIVE: Object Relational Manager (ORM)
  --  EXCLUSIVE: Support for all devices
  --  EXCLUSIVE: Support for Push Synchronized Data on all platforms
  --  Built from the ground up to leverage smartphones in the enterprise
  --  Allows developers to write app interface in Ruby and HTML and
      simultaneously build native apps (not web apps) for all smartphones
  --  Supports iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian, Android and
      webOS
  --  Allows users to work with synced local data for rapid access and ease
      of operation when disconnected or offline
  --  App provisioning via RhoHub, the only hosted Development as a Service
      for Mobile
  --  Makes developers five times more productive for even a single
      smartphone OS
  --  Built-in tools for test-driven development
  --  Interactive debugger (Android/iPhone emulators)
  --  Full access to device capabilities: GPS, audio and video, PIM
      contacts, native mapping, camera

  Availability

The Rhodes framework is free under the MIT License. Rhodes 2.0 is available at http://rhomobile.com/products/rhodes/. Tutorials and other documentation can be viewed at http://rhomobile.com/docs.

About Rhomobile

Rhomobile Inc. offers the world's leading only open source framework for enterprise mobility. Founded in 2008, the company's award winning software has thousands of active developers and is ideal for independent software vendors, system integrators and enterprises of all sizes. Rhomobile offers a comprehensive, modern, highly adaptable, and low cost solution for today's smartphone app developer. Rhomobile, headquartered in Cupertino, CA, is a privately held company with backing from vSpring Capital. For more information, please visit http://www.Rhomobile.com.

Rhomobile, Rhodes and RhoSync are registered trademarks of Rhomobile, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT:  Anders Steele, +1-831-239-0960, anders@43pr.com, for Rhomobile

Web Site:  http://www.rhomobile.com/

Baker & Taylor Proud to Add Rich Digital Content from F+W Media to Blio #Baker & Taylor #F+W Media #Blio

-- Interactive e-reader application powered by world's largest distributor of books to showcase books from specialty publisher whose titles speak to arts, hobby and leisure enthusiasts --

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29 -- Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products, is proud to announce it has entered into an agreement with F+W Media, Inc., to provide rich, highly-formatted content on Blio. Blio is the revolutionary e-reader software application created by K-NFB Reading Technology and powered by Baker & Taylor. F+W Media is a leading content provider releasing more than 600 new book titles annually serving a variety of enthusiast communities. F+W also holds an extensive backlist, 3,500 titles strong, and has 750 e-books available.

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"Baker & Taylor is proud to include F+W Media's books on Blio, which provides readers with a full-color,  3-D, interactive e-reading experience," said Tom Morgan, Chairman and CEO of Baker & Taylor. "Together with publishers like F+W, Baker & Taylor is committed to delivering to book lovers the content they want, in the format and on the devices of their choice."

By leveraging strong relationships with the publishing community as well with its best-of-breed digital technology partners LibreDigital and K-NFB Reading Technology, Baker & Taylor is converting new content for Blio every day. With more than 41,000 customers in 120 countries, Baker & Taylor's global reach makes it the perfect partner to provide superior content management and distribution for the world's most innovative e-reader application. Baker & Taylor's affiliation with Blio is its latest step in bringing comprehensive digital media services to multiple channels and to a wide variety of customers, strengthening its position as the premier source for digital and physical media distribution.

"The F+W Media mission is to provide our enthusiast consumers with the very best information and inspiration when and where they desire - in print, in person and digitally," said David Nussbaum, Chairman and CEO of F+W Media. "Our partners at Baker & Taylor are allowing us just one more great way to further serve our readers through the availability of our full-color, richly-illustrated instructional titles for graphic designers, fine artists, crafters, woodworkers and more."

Blio, featuring cutting-edge print-to-speech (for rights-enabled titles) and full-color 3-D technologies, is the brainchild of futurist and inventor Ray Kurzweil, CEO of K-NFB Reading Technology. Blio delivers the most advanced, flexible and open reading platform in the world. Blio is unrivaled in its ability to bring to life books that are F+W's forte - step-by-step instruction and inspiration for crafters, artists, and other enthusiasts. Blio is also hardware neutral, meaning it works on a number of devices, including personal computers, laptops, netbook, iPhones and iPads.

About Baker & Taylor

Baker & Taylor Inc. (http://www.baker-taylor.com) is a global media distribution company and leading provider of digital media services. Baker & Taylor ensures that its more than 30,000 publishing partners get their materials into readers' hands in the format and on their device of choice. Baker & Taylor is especially proud to power Blio, the world's most advanced, flexible and engaging e-reader software application. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Baker & Taylor has been in existence for more than 180 years and has developed long-term relationships with major publishers.

Baker & Taylor maintains one of the largest in-stock book inventory in the United States, and services the broadest customer base in the industry. Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., an institutional private equity fund managed by Castle Harlan Inc., a leading private equity investment firm. Baker & Taylor and the Baker & Taylor logo are trademarks of Baker & Taylor, Inc. Blio is a trademark of K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc. Other company and product names mentioned for identification purposes may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About F+W Media, Inc.

F+W Media, Inc., is a leading content provider serving enthusiasts across many communities, including writing, art, genealogy, graphic design, collectibles, crafts, and more. The Company publishes more than 35 magazines, 600+ new book titles annually, and holds a robust backlist of 3,500 titles. Additionally, the Company owns and operates hundreds of free, or for fee websites, Webinars, consumer and trade events, and 21 specialty e-stores. http://www.fwmedia.com

About K-NFB Reading Technology Inc.

K-NFB Reading Technology has propelled reading technology forward for the last 30 years with the invention of omnifont OCR, flatbed scanners, text-to-speech technology and reading machines for the blind. Once again, K-NFB is redefining the boundaries of the printed word, via Blio - the new generation in e-reading. This free application, works across platforms, and presents books as they are intended, in full color, as laid out by the publisher. A joint venture between Kurzweil Technologies and the National Federation of the Blind, K-NFB is headed by CEO Ray Kurzweil, a 30-year innovator and pioneer in assistive technologies. The National Federation of the Blind is the largest, most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. For more on Blio, created by K-NFB Reading Technology and powered by Baker & Taylor, go to http://www.blioreader.com.

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CONTACT:  Baker & Taylor, Amy Baldwin George, +1-704-998-3136,
amy.baldwin@baker-taylor.com, F+W Media, Stacie Berger, +1-513-531-2690,
stacie.berger@fwmedia.com, For K-NFB Reading Technology, Todd Graff,
+1-617-309-0401, tgraff@ctpboston.com

Web Site:  http://www.baker-taylor.com/
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Charity Dynamics Expands Boundless Fundraising(TM) Application, Enables Nonprofits to Raise More Than $30 Million in 18 Months

Company Adds New Email Badge Feature With Automated Giving Meter, Makes More Fundraising Channels Available to Event Participants

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- Charity Dynamics today announced that nonprofit groups using the company's highly successful online fundraising application, Boundless Fundraising, have now raised more than $30 million directly through the application since it was launched 18 months ago. Approximately half of this amount - $15 million - was sourced through Boundless Fundraising during the spring special event season alone.

Charity Dynamics also has expanded its Boundless Fundraising offering, which now is a suite of online fundraising applications that enable individuals to easily extend their fundraising activities to Facebook®, mobile devices and, most recently, email. More than 60 U.S. charities currently use Boundless Fundraising to increase giving and awareness for their events, including American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, Autism Speaks, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Overall, more than 75 percent of the amount sourced through Boundless Fundraising comes from new donors to organizations - making the online solution from Charity Dynamics a significant contributor to any nonprofit's fundraising efforts.

"Boundless Fundraising allows nonprofits to easily incorporate tried and true best practices for special event fundraising - it enables event participants to reach as many potential donors as possible, and it automates their ability to make multiple fundraising appeals," said Donna Wilkins, president of Charity Dynamics. "We're thrilled with the success that Boundless Fundraising has achieved throughout the nonprofit marketplace, as well as the impact that it's had on a growing number of organizations in reaching their fundraising goals and fulfilling their missions."

In addition to $30 million raised directly through the application, Boundless Fundraising currently is being used in more than 11,000 events across the country and has been downloaded by more than 685,000 participants.

Email Badges Drive Additional Giving

The newest addition to Charity Dynamics' Boundless Fundraising suite is an online badge that individuals can add to their email signatures. The badge includes an automated fundraising meter that tracks an event participant's fundraising progress, and enables individuals to easily extend a fundraising "ask" to any and all email recipients in their network. Anyone who clicks on the email badge is immediately directed to a participant's individual fundraising page where they can quickly make an online donation.

"Boundless Fundraising opens up new channels for giving and helps event participants become better fundraisers," added Wilkins. "By broadening the Boundless Fundraising suite and enabling individuals to fundraise more effectively on Facebook, their iPhones and now their day-to-day email accounts, participants will be able to connect with more donors, drive more awareness, and raise more money for the nonprofits they support."

"As the event business becomes more crowded and competitive, it's critical for us to be able to provide the latest and greatest technology solutions for the events we produce," said Brian Pendleton, president of CauseForce. "Boundless Fundraising is a fundraiser's dream - not just because it helps increase giving for events, but because it also helps organizations to attract new donors. As an innovative technology partner, Charity Dynamics is always bringing new ideas and new online tools to the table that maximize fundraising and help make our clients' events more successful."

About Charity Dynamics

Charity Dynamics provides comprehensive online solutions for nonprofit organizations. From strategy to implementation and beyond, Charity Dynamics partners with clients of all sizes to deliver the services, software, and support they need to get the results they want. Organizations using the company's innovative social networking application, Boundless Fundraising, have raised more than $30 million directly through the application since the beginning of 2009. Charity Dynamics' clients include The ALS Association, American Cancer Society, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, please visit http://www.charitydynamics.com.

Source: Charity Dynamics
   

CONTACT:  Thomas Aitchison of Charity Dynamics, +1-512-826-6161,
thomas.aitchison@charitydynamics.com

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

Archerfish Launches Mobile Portal with Live Video and System Control on the Go

Archerfish Mobile lets users stay connected, inform others and change preferences to better manage busy lives and changing video monitoring needs

RESTON, Va., June 29 -- Cernium Corporation announced today the launch of a mobile web portal for users of its Archerfish® intelligent video monitoring systems. With Archerfish Mobile, users will have a greater range of video monitoring and control options for keeping tabs on their homes and businesses from any mobile phone using a Safari® browser.

The mobile portal lets Archerfish users watch both live and event video, as well as change camera and system preferences. Users can further customize their mobile experience by selecting the devices, cameras, and types of events they would like to see while on the go. They can also send video notifications from specific cameras to any number of friends, relatives or business associates.

"Smart phone users are busy and increasingly need to stay connected to the people and places that matter the most," said Craig Chambers, president and CEO, Cernium Corporation. "Just like our thinking cameras, the mobile portal provides intelligent, actionable information and makes it easy to keep up with changing needs, from anywhere."

The award-winning Archerfish video monitoring and recording products - Archerfish Quattro(TM) and Archerfish Solo(TM) - have built-in homeland security technology that understands what it sees. Users can draw detection zones and tell Archerfish to send a video notification when specific events happen in those zones, during specific time periods. Unlike other systems, it does all the work, watching video for you and instantly sending a video alert to your mobile phone or email when something of interest occurs. Archerfish Solo, the first Thinking Camera(TM) for consumers, is a compact, wireless monitoring camera and recorder. Archerfish Quattro is a four-camera, prosumer-grade intelligent system with cabled cameras. The products can be used separately or combined into a single system, depending on users' needs.

  For more information on Archerfish, visit http://www.myarcherfish.com/.

  About Cernium

Cernium Corporation develops innovative, high-value products that employ video to deliver useful and timely information for better security, communications and lifestyle management. Cernium has brought advanced video technology to customers worldwide, from residential and business consumers to Fortune 100 manufacturers and government institutions. Cernium's product portfolio includes Archerfish®, the first interactive video monitoring and recording solution for consumers; CheckVideo(TM), managed intelligent video for central monitoring stations; Perceptrak®, video surveillance software for medium-large enterprise; and ExitSentry®, passenger flow monitoring for airport checkpoints and exit lanes. For more information, visit http://www.cernium.com.

Source: Cernium Corporation
   

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Cernium, +1-703-287-7825 jterrill@speakerboxpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.cernium.com/

Xirrus 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays Provide a Robust Wireless Network for Irene McCormack Catholic College

Irene McCormack Selected Xirrus for Their Ability to Provide More Bandwidth with Fewer Devices Than Any Other Wi-Fi Vendor

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 29 -- Xirrus®, the Wi-Fi "Power-Play" that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays throughout the Irene McCormack Catholic College campus in Butler, Australia. Named after an Australian missionary who spent her life ministering to the impoverished and aiding the needy, Irene McCormack Catholic College strives to provide each student with the necessary education and life skills to accomplish great things. The college chose to deploy Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays across their entire campus in order to provide seamless connectivity for all 853 students and 87 staff while also ensuring enough bandwidth and quality of service to support a one-to-one initiative for students.

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"Wireless quickly became a necessity for us," said Nathan Fonceca, IT Manager at Irene McCormack Catholic College. "We are moving toward a one-to-one initiative and with that many laptops wireless was simply the best solution. We were introduced to Xirrus by a consultant and I was drawn to the way everything was built right into the Xirrus Array. The architecture of the Arrays makes managing the system easy and provides the best wireless environment for our students and staff. It's just a better solution in general."

Nathan continued by explaining their need for a robust wireless network, "Our College uses a video streaming program called ClickView® to supplement the curriculum. Videos are wirelessly streamed in every classroom and this requires quite a bit of bandwidth. We have six buildings arranged in blocks and with only six Arrays in total we were able to get everyone online with enough bandwidth to support our video streaming software. We stream a whole lot of video at this school and we haven't had any problems with the Xirrus network."

Learn valuable lessons from others deploying Wi-Fi at http://www.xirrus.com/customerdeployments/

Sign up for your site survey by visiting us at http://www.xirrus.com/sitesurvey or by calling 800-947-7871.

About Xirrus

Xirrus, the only Wi-Fi "Power-Play", manufacturers the Wi-Fi Array® architecture that displaces both overlay Wi-Fi offerings and switched Ethernet to the desktop.  The Wi-Fi Array integrates 4, 8, 12, 16, or 24 802.11abg+n radios coupled to a high-gain directional antenna system into a single device along with an onboard multi-gigabit switch, Wi-Fi controller, firewall, dedicated Wi-Fi threat sensor, and an embedded spectrum analyzer. The Wi-Fi Array provides more than enough bandwidth, security, and control to replace switched Ethernet to the desktop as the primary network connection. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, throughput, and user density on a per device and per system basis than anything else available on the market today - resulting in a solution that uses 75% fewer devices, cabling, switch ports, power, space, and installation time compared with any other offering.

Xirrus is a privately-held company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. For more information, please visit http://www.xirrus.com.

  Xirrus - Switching: Without Wires(TM)

  Xirrus - High Performance Wi-Fi(TM)

  Xirrus - Wi-Fi Array(R)

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CONTACT:  John Merrill of Xirrus, +1-805-262-1644,
john.merrill@xirrus.com

Web Site:  http://www.xirrus.com/

New Revision3 'GeekBeat.TV' Host Cali Lewis Touts Top Tech News of the Day

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29 -- Internet superstar and tech expert Cali Lewis is the latest personality to come to Revision3 (http://www.Revision3.com) as the company announces the debut of her new show, GeekBeat.TV.  Three times a week (Monday through Wednesday), GeekBeat.TV host and producer Cali Lewis will keep everyone up-to-date on what's hot, what's new and what's trending in gadgets, technology and "all things web."   The show will be available for viewing via download or streaming 24/7.

When news breaks at the speed of the Internet, it's impossible to keep up with the latest news and gadgets, until now.  Welcome to GeekBeat.TV - the new go-to for breaking news in trends and tech.  It's a can't-miss show for anyone wanting to keep their finger of the pulse of the wired world.

For her first episode of GeekBeat.TV, Cali will cover a robot lifeguard named EMILY, the Toshiba Liberto W100 dual touch screen notebook, the distribution of the Galaxy S to carriers and also report on the Pet AT-AT.

"I love Revision3 and to be able join their list of talent is amazing," said Cali Lewis.  "To share my passion for what's hot in tech and gadgets on Revision3 is awesome."

Lewis's legions of fans follow her for her signature insightful opinions on tech news and gadgets.  Fans love her charming and humorous reporting style that speaks to tech geeks as well as to the average electronics consumer who just wants to know what's up.  Lewis began her ascent to Internet fame with her program "Geek Brief" and has appeared as a guest on programs on MSNBC, ABC, NBC, FOX and G4 Canada to discussing gadgets and technology.

"We've all been fans of Cali's for quite some time, and bringing her new show to Revision3 was just a natural fit and we couldn't be more thrilled, said Ryan Vance, vice president of programming and production, Revision3.  "Cali's audience is an extremely loyal and engaged one and we're excited to bring this show to our viewers as well."

About Revision3

Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture, video games, entertainment, music and comedy that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn't find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. Revision3's programs can be found everywhere from Revision3.com to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, TIVO, Roku, Blip.TV and many others. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.  The Revision3 iPhone app is available for free download at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/revision3/id368167101.

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               Rogers & Cowan
               310-854-8145/ 310-854-8168
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CONTACT:  Madhuri Shekar, +1-310-854-8145, mshekar@rogersandcowan.com, or
Kourtney Schepman, +1-310-854-8168, kschepman@rogersandcowan.com, both of
Rogers & Cowan, for Revision3

Web Site:  http://www.revision3.com/

Pareto Networks Sets New Standard for Cloud-based Enterprise Networking

Redefines distributed networking with the first multi-tenant, cloud services platform; new sites can be deployed in minutes, with hardware bundled at zero cost

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 29 -- Pareto Networks (http://www.paretonetworks.com) today unveiled the industry's first cloud-based distributed networking solution, transforming the way businesses will deploy and operate distributed networks. Cloud-based networking delivers enterprise-class network capabilities around the globe, via a highly resilient, multi-tenant application that requires no capital investment in networking equipment.

Pareto Networks explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaBYSww4AnQ

Pareto accelerates and simplifies network deployment and operations, delivers 100% centralized visibility and control, and offers the network application as an innovative, pay-as-you-grow subscription. With Pareto, enterprises can now securely roll out distributed locations, such as teleworkers, small branch offices, or mobile workgroups in minutes, with no capital investment and the flexibility to quickly scale the network up or down as business needs change.

"The parallels are striking between networking today and customer relationship management software of ten years ago," said Matthew Palmer, co-founder and CEO of Pareto Networks. "Deploying and managing a CRM solution was overly complex, time-intensive and extremely expensive before Salesforce.com entered the picture with their cloud-based service and changed everything. The same could be said for networking; before today, enterprises had no choice but to purchase expensive equipment, build out the infrastructure and hire scores of experts to troubleshoot and keep the network running. It's time for this to change."

With its cloud-based service, Pareto eliminates the costs and complexities associated with legacy, hardware-based solutions, by bundling Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 3G-ready network appliances at no extra cost. By leveraging the cloud and existing broadband connectivity, deployment of new remote locations can be accomplished in minutes. Pareto's cloud-based application gives enterprises centralized control over all their network and security policies, and provides visibility of critical network performance metrics.

The Pareto Difference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-H9cfmDuHs

"It was becoming increasingly difficult to support all of our distributed users," said Len Lombardo, CTO at Taconic Capital. "Pareto's cloud-based networking solutions removed the complexity and enabled us to quickly and cost-effectively scale to deliver full network and security services wherever our users are located."

Managed Service Providers who are looking to reduce their costs without impacting the performance of their services can also benefit from Pareto's offering.

"Cloud-based network services have the ability to significantly streamline network operations and bring a comprehensive suite of services to both mid-size and distributed enterprises," said Mark Fabbi, Vice President, Distinguished Analyst, Gartner, Inc. "Vendors with a range of multi-tenant service capabilities for access, security, address management and policy control can reduce provisioning time and provide capabilities for a dynamic, distributed workforce."

Pareto's fully redundant cloud services platform is distributed globally with data centers located across three continents, combining resiliency and built-in disaster recovery for the entire network infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of availability. Pareto also provides military-grade encryption and multiple layers of its own security to further guarantee the availability, dependability and integrity of the distributed network.

Pareto Branch on Demand(TM) - A Transformative Cloud-based Networking Solution

The company's first line of cloud-based solutions, Pareto Branch on Demand, consists of three components:

  --  Pareto Cloud Services(TM), a multi-tenant application that centralizes
      network and security policy configuration, provisioning,
      troubleshooting, address management, log management, monitoring and
      reporting;
  --  Pareto Branch Gateway(TM) devices, that deliver Ethernet, 802.11n
      Wi-Fi and 3G WWAN, along with firewall, proxy and user-based
      authentication, bundled at no cost for deployment in remote locations
      and the data center;
  --  Pareto Virtual Branch Gateway(TM), a VMware, software-based gateway
      for the enterprise data center and securely connecting to cloud
      environments.

Pareto Cloud Services was built from the ground up, with a global multi-tenant architecture to enable large-scale, worldwide deployments from day one. Administrators can easily access and manage the network from anywhere, eliminating the need to install multiple management systems or controllers in the data center. They can even view and troubleshoot their cloud-based network anywhere, anytime using their Apple® iPhone, iPod and iPad, with the Pareto Cloud Mobile(TM) App, also immediately available.

"We are not simply taking a legacy, single-tenant management application, hosting it, and calling it cloud-based networking. Just as Salesforce.com's multi-tenant architecture differentiated it from hosted and on-premise CRM solutions, Pareto's architecture and business model eliminates the need to purchase routers, access points, switches and firewalls to set a new standard for distributed networking," added Palmer.

Pareto Branch on Demand empowers enterprises to deploy and manage their own secured, distributed network, without the burden of assembling the individual components. The solution utilizes existing Internet connectivity provisioned to a remote location, or can leverage 3G WWAN services for Internet access.

Rapid Network and Security Integration with Cloud-based Services Partners

Pareto has pioneered a new approach to integrate with leading, cloud-based service providers, so that advanced network, security and application services can be added to the Pareto solution in minutes. Much like the consumer internet, where web apps like Facebook and Twitter can be paired to interoperate, Pareto customers can link other network and security applications to their distributed network via Pareto Cloud Services. By partnering and integrating with the leaders of cloud-based DNS, OpenDNS, cloud-based authentication, VeriSign, and web security-as-a-service, McAfee, Pareto is pioneering an entirely new model for network and security services integration.

"Pareto's integration with the McAfee SaaS Web Protection will provide proven cloud-based web security, offering enterprise vital defenses against web-based malware attacks," said Marc Olesen, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Content & Cloud Security for McAfee. "Together, we deliver the scale and cost-efficiency promises of the cloud in a single, easy to use solution."

"The combination of cloud-based networking from Pareto Networks and two-factor authentication solutions from VeriSign delivers significant TCO savings for our customers," said Kerry Loftus, Vice President of User Authentication at VeriSign. "Our cloud-based two-factor authentication services eliminate up-front CAPEX investment and dramatically simplify the deployment and on-going management of user-based network authentication throughout the distributed network."

"Pareto truly addresses the network intelligence and scalability needs of today's network professional," said David Ulevitch, CEO of OpenDNS. "With our combined offerings, customers can leverage the economies of the cloud to deliver a complete networking solution, while providing the control and reliability needed via OpenDNS's superior cloud-based DNS solution to ensure a safer, faster, smarter and more reliable network."

Availability

Pareto Branch On Demand is available immediately for an annual subscription starting at $228 per site, which includes all hardware, support, maintenance and future feature upgrades. For more information visit http://www.paretonetworks.com, email info@paretonetworks.com or call the toll free number at 1-877-727-8020.

About Pareto Networks

Pareto Networks is the leader in Cloud-based Networking, providing a multi-tenant, globally distributed services platform that eliminates the complexity of distributed enterprise networks and accelerates their deployment. Pareto provides complete control over the distributed network, from teleworkers to branch offices, and eliminates costs and complexity, with a breakthrough zero-CAPEX, pay-as-you-grow subscription model. The company is founded, led and funded by former executives from BlueCoat, Genesys, Neoteris, Netscreen, Juniper Networks, Kalpana, ONI Systems, Symantec and Secure Computing.

Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Pareto Networks
   

CONTACT:  Jaime Tero/Jill Tsugawa, GBC for Pareto Networks,
+1-415-989-9803, pareto@gbc-usa.com

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

Coach USA Partners with Core Services Corporation for a Successful Upgrade to Oracle E-Business Suite R12

Core Services Delivers On Time and On Budget

SOMERSET, N.J., June 29 -- Core Services Corporation ("Core Services"), an Oracle Platinum Partner, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a major Oracle R12 upgrade project with Coach USA. This accomplishment is just one more example of Core Services' deep consulting and technical expertise with the Oracle E-Business Suite.  Through their mutually beneficial collaborative partnership, Core Services and Coach USA were able to effectively and efficiently complete this upgrade.

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"Initially, Coach USA selected another vendor to help us with our Oracle R12 upgrade," says Ralph Groen, Director of Information Systems at Coach USA. "However, after the other vendor failed to adequately perform, we engaged Core Services and saw immediate results. The Core Services team of experts more than exceeded our expectations by delivering our upgrade on budget and on schedule.  We are delighted with how well our strategic partnership with Core Services worked."

"Coach USA was lagging behind on several major Oracle E-Business Suite release levels," says Robert Laughlin, Core Services' Vice President of Consulting. "Premier Support for EBS 11.5.10 officially ends in November 2010 so that choosing to stay with that version would normally result in additional maintenance fees for Extended Support."  Laughlin continues, "After our initial assessment, Coach USA agreed with us that a full re-implementation was the most effective strategy for Coach USA.  Core Services was able to deploy its highly skilled consulting and database administration ("DBA") teams to get the job done."  Laughlin explains, "By providing a full solutions support team, the upgrade process was seamless, allowing Core Services to maintain Coach USA's older applications and data base versions while completing the Oracle R12 upgrade."

Groen concludes, "In addition to bringing Coach USA into Oracle version compliance, we are confident that upgrading to Oracle R12 will reduce our administrative costs while simultaneously providing us with cutting edge technology and functionality. Core Services provided the leadership that both drove this mission critical project and delivered maximum value across our organization."

About Coach USA

Coach USA operates motorcoach vehicles, school buses, and sightseeing tour services in 8 Northeastern and Midwestern US states.  Coach USA also provides low cost intercity bus service from New York, Washington DC, and Chicago to over 30 other US and Canadian cities through its Megabus operation.  Coach USA is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group, which is one of the world's largest bus, coach, and rail companies.  For More information about Coach USA, visit http://www.coachusa.com/.

About Core Services:

Core Services Corporation, an Oracle Certified Partner, delivers Oracle-based business operations solutions and information systems and support to clients worldwide by providing award-winning Oracle Hosting and Consulting services.  Additionally, Core Services is authorized to sell and service Oracle E-Business Suite, leveraging the Oracle Business Accelerators.  Focused exclusively on Oracle Applications since 1990, Core Services also offers Managed, Remote DBA, Disaster Recovery, and Consulting services for new Oracle implementations and upgrades.  For more information about Core Services, visit http://www.coreservices.com/.

  Contact:
  Jennifer A. Lasida
  Director of Marketing and Events
  Core Services Corporation
  +1 281-394-2360
  jlasida@coreservices.com

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CONTACT:  Jennifer A. Lasida, Director of Marketing and Events, of Core
Services Corporation, +1-281-394-2360, jlasida@coreservices.com

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

Sonus Networks and BICS Transform BICS' Entire Network to all IP Core for Next-Generation Services

Network Transformation Completed in Record Time Enables BICS to Expand Capacity, Lower OPEX and Offer New Services

WESTFORD, Mass., and BRUSSELS, June 29 -- Sonus Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONS), a leader in IP networking, and BICS, the fourth largest wholesale voice provider in the world, today announced the successful completion of the operator's IP-based core network migration, a massive undertaking equivalent to more than 10,000 E1 TDM and SIP trunks.  Featuring advanced IP capabilities such as centralized routing, hybrid trunking and secure session border control, the new core IP network was completed in record time for a network of its size and under strict requirements of no downtime for BICS' existing end customers during the migration.

"We are extremely pleased with the IP networking know-how and the ability of Sonus architects and services personnel to deliver on large scale projects with complex integration and risk management requirements, as evidenced by the success of this ambitious project that was completed in less than 15 months," commented Pierre-Andre Rulmont, Chief Technical Officer for BICS.  "With our advanced IP core network in place, we now have a way to linearly scale our capacity and offer new IP-based services to address customer demand while consolidating and managing traffic from Africa, the Middle East and Asia using only a few central locations, and continuing to ensure the security of our network borders."

The network transformation involved replacing TDM trunking with a SIP core, adding centralized routing and policy management capabilities while assuring inter-working with the legacy ISUP connections, and supporting the multitude of international standards currently in use by BICS.  As one of the largest wholesale voice providers in the world, BICS has a diverse and growing customer base with unique requirements, so it was important to be able to service the existing customers while also enabling enhanced service offerings for the new customers.

"BICS is a great example of a large tier-one service provider that has demonstrated thought leadership in its approach to architecting its network for business growth," said Guru Pai, chief operating officer at Sonus Networks. "Using Sonus' unique hybrid trunking solution, BICS can gracefully migrate its legacy TDM connections to IP without causing a service disruption, manage multiple traffic types centrally, and at the same time start rolling out new IP services using the flexible IP core."

The Sonus next generation network deployed at BICS will centrally manage policy and routing on the BICS network regardless of the traffic type. The same implementation will concurrently support BICS legacy TDM traffic and next generation IP traffic. As their wholesale customers move to all IP environments, the BICS investments in Sonus GSX hardware will transition to Sonus NBS border security and media transcoding, without requiring a forklift.

The new BICS core IP network is made up of the GSX9000(TM) Open Services Switch, PSX(TM) Call Routing Server, SGX(TM) Signaling Gateway, the Sonus Insight(TM) Management System, as well as the NBS9000(TM) Network Border Switch for enhanced border security and advanced IP peering capabilities.

About Belgacom ICS

BICS delivers best in class global solutions for Voice, Messaging, Roaming, Connectivity and Mobile Financial Services to hundreds of telecommunication providers around the world.

With our passionate and creative teams located in Brussels, Bern, Monaco, Dubai, Singapore and New York, we continuously strive to provide our customers with the highest levels of quality, reliability and interoperability that enable them to maximise End-user value.

Our innovative approach is visible through our place at the forefront of the market consolidation and technology advancement.  We are a joint venture of Belgacom, Swisscom and MTN, and have rolled out transformative Next Generation Networks (NGN). This together with our continued focus on Value Added Services for Mobile Operators and our growth strategy has enabled us to reach a world-leading position both on the International Voice and Mobile Data markets.

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

  About Sonus Networks

Sonus Networks, Inc. is a leader in IP networking with proven expertise in delivering secure, reliable and scalable next generation infrastructure and subscriber solutions.  With customers in over 50 countries across the globe and over a decade of experience in transforming networks to IP, Sonus has enabled service providers and enterprises to capture and retain users and generate significant ROI.  Sonus products include media and signaling gateways, policy/routing servers, session border controllers and subscriber feature servers.  Sonus products are supported by a global services team with experience in design, deployment and maintenance of some of the world's largest and most complex IP networks.  For more information visit http://www.sonusnet.com.

This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results.  Readers are referred to Item 1A "Risk Factors" of Sonus' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and all subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date.  While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Sonus is a registered trademark of Sonus Networks, Inc.  All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

  For more information, please
   contact:
  Sonus:                       BICS:
  Aashu Virmani                Bals Catherine
  avirmani@sonusnet.comcatherine.bals@bics.com
  +1 978-614-8795                                      +32 473922810

  Paul Roberts
  sonus@daviesmurphy.com
  +1 781-418-2418

Source: Sonus Networks, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Aashu Virmani, Sonus, +1-978-614-8795, avirmani@sonusnet.com,
or Paul Roberts, +1-781-418-2418, sonus@daviesmurphy.com, or Bals Catherine,
BICS, +32 473922810, catherine.bals@bics.com

Web Site:  http://www.sonusnet.com/

Prudential Douglas Elliman Debuts New Website

New York's Largest Residential Brokerage Launches Preview of Game-Changing, Consumer-Focused Site for "All Things Real Estate" -- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, North Fork & The Hamptons

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Prudential Douglas Elliman announces their new 'game-changing' website, the new elliman.com  with the most powerful real estate tools in the industry, will be launched as a BETA version today.  The site, designed with the consumer in mind, is interactive, allowing an individual to shop all residential properties available from Manhattan to Montauk through an intuitive and highly visual experience.

More than just a search engine, the website is a "one-stop-shop" offering the most comprehensive selection of listings available in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, the North Fork and the Hamptons. In addition to a highly customized "super search," a consumer will be able to get answers to a myriad of real estate questions, including pricing, date listed, financing, mortgage information and market data.

Neighborhood information, critical to homebuyers and sellers, will include restaurants; art and entertainment; nightlife; top shops; health and recreation; nearby hotels and other local amenities.  Other unique features include Also Available in Your Building/Neighborhood and Recommended For You.

"The vision behind the new website is to put real estate consumers in the driver's seat and let them steer," said Dottie Herman, President and CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman. "The world of real estate and the way people search for homes has evolved and we wanted to be at the forefront of their searches. Consumers today prefer websites that are searchable, usable and social.  We think that with this website, we've achieved a new model for the future."

The idea behind introducing the site as the BETA version is to invite consumers to use the site and send in comments, questions or suggestions about their experience. By engaging the consumer, the firm is committed to building a site for them -- and with them. A final version will be released in the early fall.

As the site evolves, Prudential Douglas Elliman will continue to introduce many unique and advanced features to enhance user experience. "Our customers will be able to generate neighborhood-specific content, review services and restaurants.  We will also be rolling out a number of mini-apps that cover every aspect of the buying, selling and financing processes," added Herman. "We expect to be able to extend the website to all mobile platforms including the iPhone, the iPad, the Blackberry and the Droid."  As with any other technology platform, Prudential Douglas Elliman will be constantly enhancing the site with monthly updates to create a singular destination for all real estate needs.

Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate is New York's largest residential brokerage, with over 60 offices, more than 3,800 real estate agents and a network of national and international affiliates. Prudential Douglas Elliman ranked in the top four of all real estate companies in the nation. The company also controls a portfolio of real estate services, including Manhattan's largest residential property manager, Douglas Elliman Property Management, as well as PDE Title and DE Capital Mortgage. For more information on Prudential Douglas Elliman as well as expert commentary on emerging trends in the real estate industry, visit the Prudential Douglas Elliman site at http://www.prudentialelliman.com.

Source: Prudential Douglas Elliman
   

CONTACT:  Barbara Wagner, Rubenstein Associates, +1-212-843-8035,
bwagner@rubenstein.com

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

Did You Know? A Lost Phone Doesn't Mean Losing Your Contact List Anymore

Verizon Wireless Customers Can Manage Contact Lists With Backup Assistant, Now Free and Available on Most Phones, Including a Growing Number of Smartphones

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 29 -- For Verizon Wireless customers, losing a phone need not mean losing that valuable list of contacts and phone numbers.  Backup Assistant(SM), a wireless application that saves and updates a copy of the phone's address book to a secure website, is now available without a monthly charge on more than 130 Verizon Wireless devices.  If a phone is lost or damaged or when customers upgrade their phones, Backup Assistant restores the saved address book to a new phone wirelessly.

Backup Assistant can be managed at My Verizon, customers' online account management and service tool.  It's now faster and easier than ever for customers to manage Backup Assistant, pay bills and get bill reprints, make address changes, activate a phone, or suspend or resume service.  Customers can track their usage, check their account balances and change plans and features.  My Verizon also provides easy access to a suite of services that enable customers to filter unwanted content and manage their families' wireless usage.

Using Backup Assistant through My Verizon allows customers to manage their contacts, form contact groups, and restore contacts that may have been accidentally deleted on their phone.  Backup Assistant customers can also import contacts from other contact management applications, and export contact files to a 3G Smartphone or into a personal or business e-mail program.

Backup Assistant, powered by FusionOne since 2004, is available on more than 130 Verizon Wireless Simple Feature phones and 3G Multimedia phones as well as a growing number of 3G Smartphones including LG Ally(TM) and enV®3; BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8530, Curve 8330, Storm2(TM), Storm(TM) and Tour(TM) smartphones; Samsung Reality(TM); and DROID Incredible by HTC; and will be available on the just-announced DROID X by Motorola, which goes on sale on July 15.

Previously, customers who were not registered for My Verizon paid a monthly fee of $1.99 for the Backup Assistant.  Now, the monthly subscription is included in Verizon Wireless service.  Standard data charges may apply for downloading the application.  The Backup Assistant application is available for download from the Verizon Wireless Media Store or directly from the handset.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 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) and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE: 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.

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Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7516,
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com

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

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Splunk Introduces Splunk for Cisco Security Solution

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29 -- Splunk today introduced its Splunk for Cisco Security Solution. The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution delivers a rich security experience by providing additional insights from data generated by Cisco security products. Splunk announced last week the solution's completion of interoperability testing with the Secure Borderless Networks system Security Management products.

The combination of Splunk and Cisco Security Management products provides a single view of the security environment to facilitate incident investigations, enforce policies and meet compliance mandates.  The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution consists of a set of modular Splunk-built Apps and Add-ons, leverage Splunk, and are available as free downloads on http://www.splunkbase.com/.

"The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution builds on our successful Cisco product collaborations with the WSA and ESA security appliances. By providing customers better visibility across their infrastructures, Splunk drives additional value from their Cisco security investments," said Bill Gaylord, vice president business development, Splunk. "Based on the positive feedback from our joint customers, we anticipate extending support to other Cisco offerings in the future."

"The pre-built reports are quick and easy to use - just a couple of clicks," said a network engineer with a Department of Energy national laboratory. "It's much easier to get at the data using Splunk than the various native Cisco tools, and we easily get an integrated view across Cisco technologies."

The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution currently supports devices including ASA and PIX Firewalls, Client Security Agent, Intrusion Prevention System, IronPort Web Security Appliance (WSA) and the IronPort E-mail Security Appliance (ESA). The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution is an integrated solution that delivers:

  --  Increased visibility with built in pre-defined dashboards, searches,
      reports and alerts for all supported devices
  --  Security forensics with field definitions to make ad-hoc
      investigations and custom dashboard creation as simple as a few mouse
      clicks
  --  Enhanced network security by enabling the user to trace threats in
      real time utilizing reputation from Cisco, Global Correlation IPS
      events, ASA Botnet Filter events and Web/Email Security Appliance
      events
  --  Situational awareness of security threats targeting mission-critical
      business applications through the visibility gained from monitoring
      application logs and security data

The Splunk for Cisco Security Solution leverages the native capabilities of Splunk. Splunk's software provides the ability to search report, monitor and analyze real-time streaming and historical IT data from the same interface. Unlike traditional SIEMs, Splunk was architected to be able to index any machine-generated IT data - whether from common network and security devices or other critical sources such as custom application logs, PBX logs and other parts of the overall IT infrastructure - physical and virtual.

To download Splunk, please visit http://www.splunk.com/download. To download the Splunk for Cisco Security Solution, or the individual Cisco Apps and Add-ons please visit http://www.splunkbase.com/ where you can also find dozens of other Apps and Add-ons that run on top of Splunk.

About Splunk

Splunk is software that provides unique visibility across your entire IT infrastructure from one place in real time. Only Splunk enables you to search, report, monitor and analyze all your real-time streaming and historical IT data. Now you can troubleshoot application problems and investigate security incidents in minutes instead of hours or days, monitor to avoid service degradation or outages, deliver compliance at lower cost and gain new business insights from your IT data. Over 1,750 enterprises, service providers and government organizations in 68 countries use Splunk to realize new levels of service quality, reduce IT operations costs and mitigate security risks in record time. The world's leading technology providers and over 50 system integrator, value-added reseller and managed service provider partners are driving new business and fueling their offerings with Splunk. Download your own free copy of Splunk today at http://www.splunk.com/download

Source: Splunk
   

CONTACT:  Joe Fitzpatrick of Splunk Inc, +1-415-848-8553,
jfitzpatrick@splunk.com; or Melissa Hick of Horn Group, +1-415-905-4028,
melissa.hick@horngroup.com, for Splunk Inc

Web Site:  http://www.splunk.com/

The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Tomcat Version 7.0

Newest version of leading Open Source Java Web server now available, with full support for latest versions of Java Servlet, JSP, and EL specifications

FOREST HILL, Md., June 29 -- The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) - the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of 143 Open Source projects and initiatives - today announced the Version 7.0 release of Apache Tomcat, the multi-award winning Open Source Java Web server.

One of the ASF's earliest projects, the Tomcat code base was first donated to the ASF in 1999; the first Apache release, v.3.0, was made later that year. Apache Tomcat 7 is the project's first major release since 2006, fully implementing the Java Servlet 3.0, JavaServer Pages (JSP) 2.2, and Expression Language (EL) 2.2 specifications for easier Web framework integration.

Tomcat 7 makes it simpler to write and deploy complex Web applications, providing out-of-the-box support for development features that would otherwise be coded manually.

Apache Tomcat is shepherded by dozens of volunteers who contribute updates to its code base; its day-to-day operations, including community development and product releases, are overseen by a Project Management Committee.

"Developers can rely on Tomcat 7 for faster, more reliable application development and integration, providing both a better user experience and better use of server resources," explained Mark Thomas, member of the Apache Tomcat Project Management Committee.

With more than 10 million downloads to date, Apache Tomcat powers a broad range of mission-critical Websites and applications across countless industries and use cases, from Fortune 500 conglomerates to service providers to eCommerce systems.

"MuleSoft applauds the Apache Tomcat team on the release of Tomcat 7," said Ross Mason, founder and CTO of MuleSoft. "The improvements in this new release leverage advances in Java, including the Servlet 3 specification, significantly improving the lives of the world's Web application developers. This release includes more than 10 years of active community development effort, continuing Tomcat's lead as the best Java web application server to power the enterprise."

"I am delighted to see this first release of Apache Tomcat 7. Tomcat has always been the most popular deployment platform for Spring-based applications and this new release adds some great production technology," says Rod Johnson, general manager of the SpringSource division of VMware. "Tomcat's small footprint and reliable execution make it the ideal choice for the runtime component of SpringSource's tc Server. These features are also proving particularly important as organizations move their workloads to the cloud."

Developers using Tomcat 7 will also benefit from improved memory leak detection and prevention and support for 'aliasing' directories into an application's URL space.  All known bugs reported in previous versions of Tomcat have been fixed in v.7.0.

Tomcat versions 5.N and 6.N will continue to be supported, however, bug fixes or updates to possible security vulnerabilities in earlier versions may be slightly delayed.

Availability

Tomcat 7 is released under the Apache Software License v2.0. Downloads, documentation, and related resources are available at http://tomcat.apache.org/.

About The Apache Software Foundation (ASF)

Established in 1999, the all-volunteer Foundation oversees more than one hundred leading Open Source projects, including Apache HTTP Server -- the world's most popular Web server software. Through the ASF's meritocratic process known as "The Apache Way," more than 300 individual Members and 2,300 Committers successfully collaborate to develop freely available enterprise-grade software, benefiting millions of users worldwide: thousands of software solutions are distributed under the Apache License; and the community actively participates in ASF mailing lists, mentoring initiatives, and ApacheCon, the Foundation's official user conference, trainings, and expo. The ASF is funded by individual donations and corporate sponsors including Basis Technology, Facebook, Google, HP, Microsoft, Progress Software, SpringSource/VMware, and Yahoo!. For more information, visit http://www.apache.org/.

Source: Apache Software Foundation
   

CONTACT:  Sally Khudairi of The Apache Software Foundation,
+1-617-921-8656, press@apache.org

Web Site:  http://www.apache.org/
http://tomcat.apache.org/

Stylesight Announces Turkey's Cem-Sel Tekstil as Exclusive Channel Partner for Localized Turkish Trend Information Services

B2B Trend Content and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Provider is First to Address and Fulfill Global Client Demand for Growing Turkish Market

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Stylesight, the leading global provider of trend content, tools and technology for the fashion and style industries, announces Cem-Sel Tekstil as its exclusive channel partner in Turkey. Stylesight and Cem-Sel Tekstil will work together to offer a full suite of Turkish language products, beginning with the launch of Stylesight.com.

"We are proud to partner with Cem-Sel Tekstil, one of the finest textile and retail organizations in Turkey. Since its founding in 1991, Cem-Sel Tekstil has become one of the leading buying and exporting  organizations  within  the  apparel  sector,"  says  Frank  Bober,  Founder  and  CEO  of Stylesight.  "As  our  channel  partner  in  Turkey,  Cem-Sel  Tekstil  will  help  Stylesight  break  new ground  in  providing  fashion  information,  technology  and  expertise  for  the  Turkish  manufacturer and  retailer.  The  best  part  is  that  the  entire  Stylesight  offering  will  be  available  in  the  Turkish language. This is just the beginning of the services we will provide together."

"We are very proud to partner with Stylesight; our foremost goal is to broaden the vision of Turkish textile   manufacturers   and   retailers   through   offering   Stylesight's   advanced   content   and technology," says Yasar Esgin, CEO of Cem-Sel Tekstil. "In recent years, Turkish manufacturers have been making a serious effort in branding as well as offering design services to international companies, ensuring that Turkey is not just a nation of manufacture, but one that can also design our  own  brands  and  increase  our  export  volume.  I  trust  that  the  launch  of  Stylesight.com  in Turkish will be groundbreaking, and we will grow hand in hand with the Turkish manufacturer."

Cem-Sel  Tekstil  and  Stylesight  will  collaborate  to  provide  a  dynamic  local  experience  for Stylesight's  rapidly  growing  list  of  Turkish  subscribers.  Cem-Sel  Tekstil  will  regionalize Stylesight's  brand message  and  unrivaled  trend  content  for  the  market,  serving  as  point-of- contact  and  further  establishing  and  promoting  Stylesight's  leading  image  in  Turkey.  Cem-Sel Tekstil  will  also  provide  local  customer  support  and  training  on  Stylesight's  state-of-the-art technical tools  and  services,  as  well  as  conduct  trend  seminars  and  presentations  at  regional trade shows and educational institutions.

Stylesight.com is the premier provider of trend content and Software-as-Service (SaaS) designer tools,  and  the  only  online  service  available  in  Chinese,  Japanese,  Spanish,  English  and  now, Turkish  translation.  Stylesight  offers  its  global  subscribers  the  unrivaled  ability  to  intercept, interpret and transmit the impulses of the style industry through its timely, relevant trend content and  state-of-the-art  technology.  Affiliating  with  a  prestigious  brand  like  Cem-Sel  Tekstil  to  offer Stylesight.com   in   Turkish   completes   the   all-inclusive   "in   language"   experience,   further exemplifying  Stylesight's  position  as  the  industry's  most  responsive  and  innovative  trend information service.

About Stylesight

Stylesight  is  the  leading  online  provider  of  trend  forecasting  and  product  development  tools  for  creative professionals in the fashion and style industries. Founded in 2003 by apparel manufacturing veteran, Frank Bober, Stylesight's subscribers include leading retailers, designers and manufacturers worldwide. Stylesight is headquartered in New York, with a Forecasting Atelier in Paris, and additional satellite offices stationed in fashion capitals around the world. (http://www.stylesight.com)

Source: Stylesight
   

CONTACT:  Elyse Heckman, Public Relations Manager, +1-212-801-2057,
eheckman@stylesight.com

Web Site:  http://www.stylesight.com/

Dot Hill Launches Next Generation 6Gb SAS End-to-End Storage Arrays

Supports 24/7/365 Business Needs for High Throughput and Exceptional Performance as well as Reduced Cost and Complexity of Storage Configurations

LONGMONT, Colo., June 29 -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (NASDAQ:HILL), a provider of world-class storage solutions and software for OEMs, open storage partners and system integrators, today announced it is now shipping its next generation 3000 Series storage arrays featuring "end-to-end" 6Gb storage to deliver high throughput and exceptional performance and to answer the industry's call for infrastructure that meets the needs of today's 24/7/365 business computing environments.

Dot Hill is introducing two models: the 3520 2U 24-drive solution that leverages high performance, energy-saving 2.5-inch drives, and the 3530 2U 12-drive standard array, which offers the lowest overall price for 24TB of storage utilizing 2TB 3.5-inch drives. Each controller includes four 6Gb SAS 2.0 connections, for a maximum of eight host-attach connections per storage array.  The Dot Hill 3520 and 3530 enable businesses to expand storage dynamically and easily in direct-attached storage environments. With four ports per controller, the solutions deliver exceptional performance, while eliminating the need for a switched SAN environment.

The 3520/3530 also helps reduce costs involved with server clustering - enabling IT managers to reap the benefits of this environment (higher availability, reliability, and scalability) in a more cost-effective manner. The 3520/3530 enables IT managers to establish a server cluster without the cost or expense of a switch. With eight total ports, the 3520 and 3530 enable up to eight servers to access the same storage system, or four servers with redundant cabling - enabling a low-cost, switchless SAN environment.

The 3000 Series provides ultimate scalability and flexibility, with support for SSD, SAS, and SATA drives for tiered storage initiatives, with expansion of up to seven JBOD systems, and up to 144 2.5-inch drives.

Other key features of the new models include Dot Hill's advanced data management offerings for snapshot and volume copy, energy-efficient drive spin-down, and mixed drive-type support, as well as additional design features that serve to lower the cost and complexity of storage configurations, enabling IT managers to support initiatives such as server clustering.

The new offerings are the latest additions to Dot Hill's 3000 Series introduced in February 2010 -- feature-rich, entry level storage solutions that rival more costly midrange products, providing small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and data center managers with access to cost-effective and energy-efficient storage options. The hallmark high throughput and I/O performance of the 3000 Series makes it ideal for performance-intensive applications such as server virtualization, server backup, video and media, as well as databases and email. Dot Hill's 3000 Series also offers 8Gb Fibre Channel arrays, and dual-protocol 8Gb Fibre Channel/1Gb iSCSI RAID storage arrays.

Features and Functionality Address Today's Business Requirements, Delivering Benefits Far Beyond the Data Center

Dot Hill's 3520 and 3530 arrays feature full 6Gb SAS end-to-end connectivity throughout the entire system, including the drives, backplane and host connections, addressing the industry's need for higher bandwidth connections between servers and directly attached storage to support faster application data access speeds. With SAS 2.0 capability, each server connection can deliver up to 24Gb/second data throughput, significantly higher than Fibre Channel and iSCSI alternatives.

Additionally, the 3530 and 3520 are NEBS Level 3- and MIL STD 810F-compliant and offer the requisite level of ruggedization to meet the most stringent requirements. The arrays also include a number of eco-friendly features, including drive-spin-down to reduce power consumption during non-peak hours and Bronze-rated, 80+ efficient power supplies.

"High performance storage solutions that also lower the overall cost and complexity of management and deployment are most needed by businesses today," said Jim Jonez, senior director of marketing of Dot Hill Systems. "The addition of SAS host-attach to our 3000 Series storage arrays delivers scalability and reliability to a larger audience with the most transaction-intensive and demanding computing environments, and supports deployment flexibility and configuration agility to address emerging requirements and improve storage ROI."

Additional features of the 3000 Series include:

Eco-friendly -- Enhancements such as drive-spin-down capability and Bronze-rated power supplies reduce operating costs. All 3000 Series models include Dot Hill's patented EcoStor(TM) "green" battery-free alternative for cache memory, which leverages a combination of super capacitors and flash memory that outlasts traditional batteries. Businesses can lower maintenance and disposal costs, and reduce server and application down-time associated with battery replacement.

Advanced data protection -- The 3000 Series comes with optional AssuredSnap(TM) (with up to 1000 snapshots capability) and AssuredCopy(TM) data protection software (supporting up to 128 volume copies), providing the necessary protection for business- critical applications such as email.

Configuration and management made easy -- The 3520/3530 SAS arrays are easy to configure and manage with RAIDar 2.0, Dot Hill's intuitive web-based interface which provides storage setup and monitoring without the need for host-based software. RAIDar 2.0 saves time with configuration and installation wizards, and schedulers for snapshots and replication.

Additional Information and Availability

The Dot Hill 3520 and 3530 are now shipping through major OEM partners and will be available via Dot Hill resellers starting in July. More information can be obtained on specific products and features at http://www.dothill.com/products/direct-attached-storage.

About Dot Hill

Offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection, Dot Hill provides responsive and adaptive storage solutions to meet 24/7/365 business demands. With Dot Hill, businesses can proactively safeguard and manage business data, and leverage operational efficiencies to save time, effort and expense today, while meeting the evolving business needs of tomorrow strategically and cost effectively. Headquartered in Longmont, Colo., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the United States.

  For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com.

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Certain statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: the size and timing of orders for Dot Hill's new 3520 and 3530 arrays; any improvement in Dot Hill's financial results due to the availability of the new 3500 Series arrays; the benefits of the new systems or their performance in particular environments; the dates and continued availability of the new arrays; and the unique nature of the arrays. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: the fact that no Dot Hill customer has committed to any mandatory minimum purchase requirements for the new arrays; that Dot Hill has limited experience with the arrays since they are new, either technologically or with respect to market acceptance; changing customer preferences; and unforeseen supply, technological, intellectual property or engineering issues. However, there are many other risks not listed here that may affect the future business of Dot Hill, as well as the forward-looking statements contained herein. To learn about such risks and uncertainties, you should read the risk factors set forth in the company's public filings with the SEC, including the Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q most recently filed by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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  Lutz PR
  858-472-5669
  ssturgeon@san.rr.com

  Company Contact:
  Ruth Macdonald
  Marketing Communications Manager
  720-839-6614
  ruth.macdonald@dothill.com

Source: Dot Hill Systems Corp.
   

CONTACT:  Steve Sturgeon of Lutz PR, +1-858-472-5669,
ssturgeon@san.rr.com, for Dot Hill Systems Corp.; or Ruth Macdonald, Marketing
Communications Manager of Dot Hill Systems Corp., +1-720-839-6614,
ruth.macdonald@dothill.com

Web Site:  http://www.dothill.com/

Nirvanix Launches Industry's First Hybrid Cloud Storage Service

New Nirvanix(R) hNode(TM) provides high speed access to scalable cloud storage, secured and fully managed within the datacenter SUMMARY - New unparalleled hNode solution delivers on premise, fully managed cloud storage for secure and rapid storage of large file-based datasets. - Designed to provide flexibility to comply with even the most stringent corporate or legal data retention policies by containing data within a datacenter while still enabling transfer to the Nirvanix Storage Delivery Network(TM) for optimizing business processes and workflow. - Standard global capabilities include the ability to federate multiple hNodes between geographically dispersed data centers with policy based remote replication functionality included. - Based on the same technology that powers the Nirvanix Storage Delivery Network, Verizon Cloud Storage and Swisscom Secure Storage. - Works with the Nirvanix API, Nirvanix CloudNAS, and with backup and archiving software from CommVault, Atempo, Arkeia, Gladinet, Nasuni, Ocarina Networks, Tarmin, and others.

SAN DIEGO, June 29 -- Nirvanix, the premier enterprise cloud storage service provider, today launched hNode(TM) - an unparalleled hybrid cloud storage solution that combines the scalability, ease of management and compelling economics of public cloud storage with the security and control of private cloud storage. Nirvanix's hNode provides large organizations with the flexibility to comply with even the most stringent corporate and legal data retention policies by containing data to within their facilities while still enabling policy-based data transfer to the Storage Delivery Network (SDN) for optimizing business processes and workflow - globally.

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hNode: Secure in the data center with policy-based replication and access to the global SDN

Nirvanix hNode includes all the networking hardware, software and storage needed to provide an on-premise cloud storage solution contained in a minimum 200 TB configuration, expandable to petabytes of storage per location. The customer provides data center space, power and cooling and Nirvanix staff monitor, manage and maintain the solution. Nirvanix hNode provides seamless horizontal expansion allowing the addition of hNodes in any location all federated under a single global namespace. The included policy based replication allows organizations to avoid the high cost of traditional replication licenses and enables granular control of how and where data is stored, either within an hNode for content that can't leave the datacenter or replicated to the Storage Delivery Network unleashing additional capacity, performance, and distributed access capabilities.

hNode: Powered by market-leading cloud storage technology

Nirvanix was the first enterprise cloud storage service and has spent over three years developing market-leading cloud storage technology and partnerships that simplify access. Nirvanix hNode utilizes the Nirvanix Internet File System (IFS) enabling massive scalability designed to handle millions of users and billions of files under a single global namespace. This means that each hNode can scale to meet even the largest storage requirements while enabling instant access and insight into content. In addition, hNode has various access methods including the Nirvanix API (SOAP/REST), Nirvanix CloudNAS (CIFS/NFS), and through multiple ISVs including CommVault, Atempo, Arkeia, Gladient, Nasuni, Ocarina Networks, Tarmin, Vembu and others.

"If you're looking at the cloud with thoughts of accessing new classes of storage or compute with better economics than ever available before, then Nirvanix is once again showcasing how it should be done," said Jeff Boles, Sr. Analyst and Director of Validation Services at The Taneja Group.  "In the midst of all of the cloud buzz, too many vendors miss that the cloud is about unlocking new ways for customers to use IT and benefit.  Nirvanix gets this, and with hNode, Nirvanix is bringing not just a gateway appliance, but rather the full Nirvanix cloud to the customers' premises - with all the benefits of elastic scale, API accessibility, sophisticated geographic dispersal, and more.  I fully expect hNode's security, high speed access, and flexible integration with other Nirvanix storage nodes to keep Nirvanix at the head of the pack when it comes to delivering cloud storage that can address challenging content demands behind enterprise-sized customers."

"Nirvanix hNode provides a unique solution that combines the scalability and ease of management of our enterprise cloud storage service with the security, control and visibility of having a storage solution within your datacenter," said Jim Zierick, President and CEO of Nirvanix. "Large organizations now have the ability to define where they want to store their data, whether it's keeping it secure within the four walls of their datacenter or unleashing the capacity and distributed access capabilities of the Nirvanix Storage Delivery Network. We are excited to once again be leading the cloud storage market by providing a unique, innovative solution that can immediately simplify organizations' storage management processes and optimize their workflows globally."

About Nirvanix

Nirvanix's mission is to ease the burden of storage management for organizations while enabling secure and reliable access to data worldwide. Nirvanix provides the Nirvanix Storage Delivery Network (SDN), a fully-managed, secure cloud storage service developed for today's enterprises. The SDN intelligently stores, delivers and processes storage requests in the best network location, providing the optimal user experience. Nirvanix customers range from Internet startups to Fortune 10 organizations.

For more information about the company and its services, visit http://www.nirvanix.com and follow Nirvanix on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/nirvanix.

Nirvanix® and CloudNAS® are registered trademarks of Nirvanix Inc. Storage Delivery Network, SDN, hNode and 'Store. Simplify. Save.' are trademarks of Nirvanix Inc.  All others are trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

  Nirvanix Contact:                         Contact Agency:
  Adrian J. Herrera                         Judy Smith
  Senior Director, Marketing                JPR Communications
  619.764.5650 ext. 306                     818.884.8282
  adrian.herrera@nirvanix.comjudys@jprcom.com

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CONTACT:  Adrian J. Herrera, Senior Director, Marketing of Nirvanix,
+1-619-764-5650, ext. 306, adrian.herrera@nirvanix.com; or Judy Smith of JPR
Communications, +1-818-884-8282, judys@jprcom.com, for Nirvanix

Web Site:  http://www.nirvanix.com/

Singularity(TM) Now Available on Store Shelves

New First Person Sci-Fi Action Title Weaponizes Time To Fight a World Altering Conspiracy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 29 -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) announced today that its eagerly-awaited new first-person action title SINGULARITY(TM) is now available across the globe.  Published by Activision and created by acclaimed developer Raven Software, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary in videogames, SINGULARITY, throws players into the heart of a conspiracy that sends players hurtling through time.

"SINGULARITY seamlessly combines a heart-racing, story-driven experience with epic sci-fi combat and gameplay," said Brian Raffel, studio director, Raven Software.  "This new title reflects our heartfelt passion to bring an all-new, fresh experience to the first person action community.  We can't wait to take the action online!"

Thrust onto the mysterious Russian island base of Katorga-12, filled with Cold War secrets that threaten time itself, players must fight their way through an ever-shifting environment, haunted by time-ravaged creatures and mysteries. Armed with an arsenal of high-powered weapons and the Time Manipulation Device, players must contend with sudden time waves that hurl them back and forth between 1955 and the present day. In addition to a story-driven narrative, SINGULARITY offers players a unique multi-player experience, where Russian Special Forces with individual powers take on a team of creatures from another time including the powerful Radion, the gravity-defying Phase Tick and the time-altering Zek.

SINGULARITY is developed by Raven Software and is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB due to blood and gore, intense violence and strong language. SINGULARITY is available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $59.99, and Windows PC for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

About Raven Software

Founded in 1990 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Raven Software boasts a state-of-the-art motion capture facility, 3D-scanning department, Foley sound recording studio, and a Hollywood-quality cinematics department. Refusing to be defined by creating games for a single genre, the studio focuses on a range of projects that push the conceptual and technological boundaries of the digital entertainment world.  Raven is known for many hit titles, including Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, the Soldier of Fortune series as well as Jedi Knight II, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Wolfenstein.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

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

Activision is a registered trademark and Singularity is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.   Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Robert Taylor, Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc.,
+1-310-496-5206, robert.taylor@activision.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

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Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Maroon 5, Duran Duran and More Get Block Parties Rockin' This 4th of July With New Jams for Guitar Hero(R) and DJ Hero(R)

Award-Winning Hits Available as Downloadable Songs and Mixes From World Renowned Pop Sensations

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 29 -- Axe shredding rockaholics, virtual mix maestros and all of their friends will come together and party this holiday weekend with new downloadable content for Activision Publishing Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Guitar Hero® and DJ Hero®.  Available today and featuring some of the biggest hits from global pop sensations such as Lady Gaga, Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Duran Duran and Maroon 5, the Pop 1 Track Pack for the Guitar Hero Music Library and the DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Pack will provide hours of nonstop, party rockin', beat blastin' entertainment for the whole crew to enjoy.

Setting the ones and twos ablaze today, the DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Pack delivers a trio of new mixes - Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" Mixed With "Girls On Film" by Duran Duran, Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" beat juggle and Rihanna's "S.O.S." beat juggle - that will have digital DJ's spinning, scratching and battling as they take their 4th of July parties to the next level.

Guitar Hero fans looking to pick up their axes, grab their drum sticks or rock the mic right are in for a treat this weekend with a trio of hit pop artists in the Pop 1 Track Pack for the Guitar Hero Music Library that will have these budding musicians rocking out with all their friends to Lady Gaga's club anthem, "Just Dance," Maroon 5's hit single, "This Love" and the Synthpop hit, "Fireflies," by Owl City.

The Guitar Hero Pop 1 Track Pack will be available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 440 Microsoft Points, on the PlayStation®Store for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for $5.49 and for Wii(TM) for 550 Wii Points(TM).  All songs in the track pack will also be released as downloadable singles for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 160 Microsoft Points, PLAYSTATION 3 system for $1.99 and Wii for 200 Wii Points each.

The DJ Hero Dance Party Mix Pack will be available on Xbox 360 for 640 Microsoft Points and PLAYSTATION 3 system for $7.99.  All mixes will be released as downloadable singles for Wii for 300 Wii Points each.

For more information about Guitar Hero and the entire line-up of downloadable songs and disc imports, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com.

Available now, DJ Hero was developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and Wii.  The game is rated "T" (Teen - Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB.  For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero and twitter.com/djhero.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

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

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

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

Guitar Hero, DJ Hero and Activision are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.  All rights reserved.

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

Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  DJ Hero, Jordan Dodge, Publicist of DJ Hero, +1-650-930-1258,
jdodge@guitarhero.com; or Guitar Hero, Drew Meyer, Junior Publicist of Guitar
Hero, +1-310-255-2606, ameyer@guitarhero.com

Web Site:  http://www.activision.com/

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The Children's Rare Disease Network Partners With Medpedia.com to Create RareSpace

Online Knowledge Share Platform to Provide Valuable Information to Rare Disease Community

DANA POINT, Calif., June 29 -- Every parent needs a supportive, collaborative network full of information where medical professionals, researchers, patients, parents, advocates and the general public share knowledge about the rare childhood diseases that affect 22.5 million American families. RareSpace is an online knowledge sharing platform designed in partnership with R.A.R.E. Project, the Children's Rare Disease Network and Medpedia.com to help grow resources for children with special needs. This resource is available online now at http://www.medpedia.com/communities/274-RareSpace.

"RareSpace is a unique and valuable tool for families caring for children with rare diseases," says Jonathan Jacoby, CEO of the R.A.R.E Project. "With the help of Medpedia.com, RareSpace will become a safe place to share important information aggregated from the rare disease community at large, which is vital to finding hope for children."

It's the collaborative structure of RareSpace that makes it truly unique. The site will educate and connect users about critical resources, innovations in research, standards of care as well as best practices in treating rare diseases and disorders. Creating a community filled with medical professionals, policy advocates, researchers and parents catalyzes a free exchange of information, increasing the general knowledge quotient of every stakeholder. The goal is to supply real resources and connections for those who are in the care of children living with rare diseases and disorders, and help each family not feel isolated in their struggles to care, treat and advocate for these sick children.

"It's so critical for families and caregivers to have a knowledge bank like RareSpace to draw from," says Devon Watts, community manager at Medpedia.com. "We are excited that Medpedia.com is a part of connecting a community and granting an open space for dialogue and education. It's the widespread sharing of information that will benefit patients most. "

Different from other community sites, one key advantage of RareSpace is that people can share documents and resources very easily. Discussions of genetics and genetic diseases in general happen on RareSpace, with the understanding that research on all these diseases could lead to cures for other genetic disorders as well. Articles on translational research and discussions of possible cures for diseases can be found on RareSpace. A major benefit is that medical professionals will answer questions posed by site users about treatment, best practices and how to best help these children and their families. Users will create profiles and have the opportunity to upload documents and links and connect with other users all within the RareSpace portal. In addition to connecting within RareSpace, users will have the ability to create disease specific groups that can all be linked with RareSpace.  This robust platform provides numerous ways to share critical information and knowledge across the rare disease community, which can be done in a safe environment that includes representation from all of the key stakeholders involved in rare disease.

About the Children's Rare Disease Network

The Children's Rare Disease Network (CDRN) is a non-profit advocacy group committed to connecting, educating and empowering the rare disease community, providing a link between families impacted by rare disease.   The CDRN is a division of and developed by The R.A.R.E. Project which exists to promote rare disease advocacy, research and accelerated therapy development. For more information, visit http://www.crdnetwork.org.

About Medpedia.com

Medpedia is an open platform connecting people and information to advance medicine. Medpedia is created in association with Harvard Medical School, the Stanford School of Medicine, The University of Michigan Medical School, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and leading health organizations around the world. For more information, visit Medpedia.com.

Source: Children's Rare Disease Network
   

CONTACT:  Kim Sherman, +1-714-573-0899, ext. 222, kim@echomediapr.com

Web Site:  http://www.crdnetwork.org/

Health Resource Solutions Implements ExpressMD(TM) Solutions' Electronic House Call(TM) for Patients with Chronic Diseases

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., June 29 -- ExpressMD(TM) Solutions, a provider of remote patient monitoring systems and services for patients with chronic illnesses, today announced that Health Resource Solutions (HRS), a leading high-tech home health and rehabilitation care company in Chicago, IL selected Electronic House Call(TM) (EHC) as their next-generation remote patient monitoring platform.

"Telehealth has always been a part of the HRS patient care strategy because it increases patient care, while decreasing rehospitalizations. Electronic House Call is an up-to-date, flexible telehealth solution that allows us to manage many different disease care protocols in patients' homes with the single EHC device. Telemonitoring is a win-win situation for patients, payers, hospitals and home health agencies by reducing the overall costs of rehospitalizations and providing a monitored in-home support system for recuperative care," commented Glenn Steigbigel, Administrator at Health Resource Solutions.

The Electronic House Call remote patient monitoring solution enables homecare companies to monitor patients remotely, saving costs and keeping patients healthy. Many homecare companies use telehealth to manage patients with chronic diseases such as CHF, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension and Sleep Apnea. The EHC system improves chronic illness care and reduces costs by delivering results to healthcare providers securely on the web without in-person or emergency room visits. The easy-to-use in-home EHC touch screen unit delivers better continuity of care to specific patient segments such as the elderly, special needs or pediatric patients with chronic illnesses who require monitoring of medical conditions. Automated reminders increase patients' compliance with care plans, diets, medication schedules and follow-up physician visits effortlessly. And, while improving medical condition monitoring, EHC also provides patients with online disease management education. Care providers can view patient's vital statistics and make adjustments to care plans online.

"Our mission is to provide the best solutions that enable the homecare industry to coordinate care for patients by simplifying both administrative and clinical processes.  Electronic House Call allows HRS to deliver on their commitment to referring hospitals, doctors, patients and caregivers by delivering the highest quality of care to their patients," concluded Gavin Stewart, Senior Director of Business Development at Authentidate and ExpressMD Solutions. "Additionally, these monitors are being used on a specific group of pediatric patients that opens up a whole new market for our company."

About ExpressMD Solutions LLC.

ExpressMD Solutions is a joint venture formed by Authentidate Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ADAT) and EncounterCare Solutions (Pink Sheets: ECSL) to provide web-based telehealth services and home healthcare equipment dedicated to the advancement of in-home patient healthcare and improved chronic condition outcomes.

The complete ExpressMD telehealth solution combines Electronic House Call, an FDA 510(k) market clearance approved, in-home patient vital signs monitoring system with a web application that streamlines the practitioner's job anywhere they have Internet or a Windows mobile communication device.

For more information about ExpressMD Solutions, visit the company's website: http://www.expressmdsolutions.com

About Health Resource Solutions

Health Resource Solutions (HRS) serves the greater Chicago area and surrounding counties with quality care for patients including hi-tech geriatric and pediatric nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Telemonitoring and all other necessary coordinated services. HRS provides the referral facilities, hospitals, caregivers and patients with a one call high tech home healthcare solution. HRS believes that all patients deserve the best care regardless of diagnosis, age, or insurance.

HRS' integrity and quality of service combined with Telemonitoring, results in increased patient compliance, decreased rehospitalizations and improved quality of life of patients. Supported by quality control initiatives HRS insures superior patient care and healthcare provider satisfaction.

  For more information, visit the company's website: http://www.healthrs.net

  About Authentidate Holding Corp.

Authentidate Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ADAT) is a worldwide provider of secure health information exchange, workflow management services and telehealth solutions.  The company's software and web-based services enable healthcare organizations and other enterprises to increase revenues, reduce costs and enhance patient care by eliminating paper and manual work steps from clinical and administrative processes. The web-based services are delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), and only require that customers have an Internet connection and web browser. The company's healthcare customers and users include leading homecare companies, health systems and physician groups. These organizations utilize the company's products and services to coordinate care for patients outside of acute-care.

The company has offices in the United States and Germany. In the United States, Authentidate offers its patent pending content authentication technology in the form of the United States Postal Service® Electronic Postmark® (USPS EPM®).

  For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.authentidate.com

  About EncounterCare, Inc.

EncounterCare Solutions, Inc. (ECSL-Pink Sheets), operates its business through two divisions, the Healthcare Technology Division and the Healthcare Services Division. ECSL offers a broad range of proprietary healthcare technology, products and services that address several substantial target markets, including: the Healthcare Information Technology market, the Healthcare Telemedicine market and the Homecare market.

For more information, visit the company's website: http://www.encountercare.com/

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "think," "intend," "plan," "will be," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements regarding future events and/or the future financial performance of the company are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or the actual future results of the company to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of any needed financing, the company's ability to implement its business plan for various applications of its technologies, related decisions by the USPS, the impact of competition, the management of growth, and the other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the company will be achieved.

ExpressMD is a trademark of ExpressMD Solutions, LLC. Electronic House Call is a trademark of EncounterCare Solutions, Inc. Authentidate is a registered trademark of Authentidate Holding Corp. All other trade names are the property of their respective owners.

  Investor Contacts:
  Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
  KCSA Strategic Communications
  212-896-1215 / 212-896-1250
  tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com

Source: Authentidate Holding Corp.; ExpressMD(TM) Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Todd Fromer, +1-212-896-1215, tfromer@kcsa.com or Garth
Russell, +1-212-896-1250, grussell@kcsa.com both of KCSA Strategic
Communications

Web Site:  http://www.authentidate.com/
http://www.expressmdsolutions.com/

Rit Technologies' Advanced SMARTen(TM) Cabling Solution to be Deployed in 100 Computing Classrooms With 'Time To Know' Solution

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 29, 2010--     RiT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: RITT) announced today that its
cabling system will be deployed together with the 'Time To Know' teaching
platform in the network infrastructure of computing classrooms throughout
Israel. The selection was made after RiT submitted its design for evaluation
in a competitive tender.

    During the first phase of the project, RiT's state-of-the-art
cabling solution consisting of panels, patch cords, Category 6A STP cabling
and outlets, will be deployed in 10 schools in Israel. In the second stage,
hundreds of additional classrooms will be established.

    "'Time To Know' is bringing an exciting new concept to the
world of education," commented Avi Kovarsky, President and CEO of RiT
Technologies. "However, the success of the project depends totally upon the
availability and stability of the classroom's computer network. Using our
high quality components, 'Time To Know' will be assured of maximum
performance, freeing teachers and staff to concentrate on their educational
endeavors. We are proud to be part of this breakthrough initiative."

    About RiT Technologies

    RiT is a leading provider of intelligent solutions for
infrastructure management, asset management, environment and security, and
network utilization. RiT Enterprise solutions address datacenters,
communication rooms and workspace environments, ensuring maximum utilization,
reliability, decreased downtime, physical security, automated deployment,
asset tracking, and troubleshooting. RiT Environment and Security solutions
enable companies to effectively control their datacenters, communications
rooms and remote physical sites and facilities in real-time, comprehensively
and accurately. RiT Carrier solutions provide carriers with the full array of
network mapping, testing and bandwidth qualification capabilities needed for
access network installation and service provisioning. RiT's field-tested
solutions are delivering value in thousands of installations for top-tier
enterprises and operators throughout the world.

    About "Time To Know"

    Time To Know aims to take K-12 education to a whole new level
through a holistic integration of an interactive core curriculum and a
digital teaching platform designed specifically for one-to-one computing
classrooms. Today, 60 Time To Know classrooms have been established in the US
and Israel, and hundreds more are scheduled to be established. Today, Time To
Know has 350 employees in the US and Israel, including experts in pedagogy
and computer based-learning; creative professionals in video, animation, and
music; writers, academics, and engineers.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    In this press release, all statements that are not purely
about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use
the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate",
"forecast", "target", "could" and similar expressions, are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead to a
multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement.
While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what
may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the
results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important
factors, including, but not limited to, those described under the heading
"Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or supplemented
in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if
required; the continued development of market trends in directions that
benefit our sales; our ability to maintain and grow our revenues; our
dependence upon independent distributors, representatives and strategic
partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance our existing
products; the availability of third-party components used in our products;
the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation;
and the economic and political situation in Israel. We are under no
obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the
forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

   
    Contact:
    Eran Ayzik
    CFO
    +972-3-645-5214
    erana@rit.co.il

Source: RiT Technologies Ltd

Contact: Eran Ayzik, CFO, +972-3-645-5214, erana@rit.co.il

Exar Delivers Industry's First Backup-to-Disk Hardware Compression Solution for Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2008

BitWackr(TM) C Cuts Backup-to-Disk Capacity Requirements in Half and Reduces Backup Time by Two-Thirds

FREMONT, Calif., June 29 -- Exar Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAR) introduced the industry's first hardware-accelerated backup-to-disk data compression solution for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 servers and appliances. The addition of Exar's BitWackr C Series to a Microsoft Windows Server equipped with popular backup software typically cuts backup-to-disk capacity requirements in half while reducing backup time by as much as two-thirds.

Until now, the use of hardware compression has been restricted to tape drives while disk and RAID data compression has been performed by software running on a server's CPU.  The value of hardware compression in tape drives is well established because it reduces the backup data footprint - typically by half - while improving backup performance. By adding hardware compression to disk and RAID with the BitWackr C Series, storage managers can now bring the performance and capacity reduction benefits formerly seen only with tape to disk-based backup.

"In today's IT environment increasing efficiency is the name of the game," said Bob Farkaly, director, storage product marketing, Exar.  "The BitWackr C Series provides OEMs, System Integrators, and Value-Added Resellers an opportunity to deliver a new optimization tool to their customers.  Additionally, combining the BitWackr C Series with newly-emerging deduplicating backup software offerings from Symantec, CA Technologies, Commvault, BakBone and others can turbo charge the data reduction ratios reported by these products."

Disk storage can be either internal to the server or appliance, directly attached to the server or appliance via SCSI or SAS, or SAN attached using iSCSI or Fibre Channel. Offering high levels of both single and multi-stream performance, an off-the-shelf server equipped with BitWackr C Series compression is capable of backing up Enterprise data at line rates and is compatible with all popular backup software offerings.  After installation and configuration, BitWackr C Series reduces backup data stored on disk transparently and in-line - typically by 2:1 - while improving backup performance. In addition to backup to disk, the BitWackr C Series is suitable for a broad range of applications including NAS, SharePoint and System Center Data Protection Manager.

Lab Testing

Exar tested both traditional backup software products and the latest generation of backup software products that feature data deduplication. As detailed in the test results, the BitWackr C Series for Windows Servers simultaneously reduced the amount of backup data that needed to be stored (by nominally 2:1) while improving backup performance, hence shortening the backup window.  Average four (4) stream traditional, non-deduplicating backup performance was enhanced by the BitWackr C Series by 52% above that delivered by the same backup software backing up the same data using the same OS, backup server and disk subsystem. Additional test results are included in the "BitWackr C Series Product Profile and Testing Results Paper" which is available by request.

Availability

The BitWackr C Series is comprised of software and a PCI-Express acceleration card and is available for purchase today.  Samples and evaluation kits are available now by request. For further details please visit:  http://www.exar.com/Common/Content/Default.aspx?id=7882.

About Exar

Exar Corporation delivers highly differentiated silicon, software and subsystem solutions for industrial, datacom and storage applications. For nearly 40 years, Exar's comprehensive knowledge of end-user markets along with the underlying analog, mixed signal and digital technology has enabled innovative solutions that meet the needs of the evolving connected world. Exar's product portfolio includes power management and interface components, communications products, storage optimization solutions, network security and applied service processors. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time customer support to drive rapid product development. For more information about Exar, visit: http://www.exar.com/.

Source: Exar Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Greg Kaufman, Marketing Communications of Exar Corporation,
+1-510-668-7121

Web Site:  http://www.exar.com/

NICE Inform, Incident Management Solution Available as Part of Motorola's Latest Release of Dimetra(TM) IP Radio System for Public Safety

RA'ANANA, Israel, June 29, 2010--     NICE Systems Ltd.,a leading global provider of intent-based solutions
that enable enterprises and security organizations to extract Insight from
Interactions, transactions and surveillance to drive business performance,
reduce risk and ensure safety, today announced that NICE Inform, incident
information management solution for public safety organizations, has
successfully completed integration testing for Motorola's TETRA (Terrestrial
Trunked Radio) DIMETRA IP release 7. The integration of NICE Inform with the
new DIMETRA release enables police, fire and ambulance services personnel
with a cost efficient, IP-based solution for the recording, playback and
storage of end-to-end encrypted public safety radio calls.

    NICE Inform can be implemented right at the heart of the TETRA network to
offer public safety professionals the assurances they need for the security
and reliability of their communications storage and retrieval.

    "With this solution Motorola has the option to offer NICE Inform
pre-integrated as a part of the TETRA network to offer essential public
services the assurances they need for security and reliability in their
communications' storage and retrieval. Motorola has sold hundreds of
integrated NICE recording solutions worldwide. This addition to the portfolio
represents another milestone in the close collaboration between the two
companies dating from 2001." said Stephen Benwell, General Manager, Public
Safety, at NICE.

    NICE Inform is the world's first full-spectrum multimedia incident
information management solution for the security market. In the Motorola
implementation with Dimetra IP 7.0 the solution allows the encrypted radio
traffic to be securely recorded and stored, giving total end-to-end
encryption and full peace of mind that it has not been tampered with.

    About NICE Systems

    NICE Systems is the leading provider of Insight from Interactions solutions
and value-added services, powered by advanced analytics of unstructured
multimedia content - from telephony, web, radio and video communications.
NICE's solutions address the needs of the enterprise and security markets,
enabling organizations to operate in an insightful and proactive manner, and
take immediate action to improve business and operational performance and
ensure safety and security. NICE has over 24,000 customers in more than 150
countries, including more than 80 of the Fortune 100 companies. More
information is available at http://www.nice.com .

    Trademark Note: 360degrees View, Alpha, ACTIMIZE, Actimize logo, Customer
Feedback, Dispatcher Assessment, Encorder, eNiceLink, Executive Connect,
Executive Insight, FAST, FAST alpha Blue, FAST alpha Silver, FAST Video
Security, Freedom, Freedom Connect, IEX, Interaction Capture Unit, Insight
from Interactions, Investigator, Last Message Replay, Mirra, My Universe,
NICE, NICE logo, NICE Analyzer, NiceCall, NiceCall Focus, NiceCLS, NICE
Inform, NICE Learning, NiceLog, NICE Perform, NiceScreen, NICE SmartCenter,
NICE Storage Center, NiceTrack, NiceUniverse, NiceUniverse Compact,
NiceVision, NiceVision Alto, NiceVision Analytics, NiceVision ControlCenter,
NiceVision Digital, NiceVision Harmony, NiceVision Mobile, NiceVision Net,
NiceVision NVSAT, NiceVision Pro, Performix, Playback Organizer, Renaissance,
Scenario Replay, ScreenSense, Tienna, TotalNet, TotalView, Universe, Wordnet
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NICE Systems Ltd. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements, including the statements by Messer Bewell, are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the
Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to differ
materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the
impact of the global economic environment on the Company's customer base
(particularly financial services firms) and the resulting uncertainties;
changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing
and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel;
loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and
inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a
more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the
company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise them, except as required by law.

   
    Corporate Media     NICE Systems
    Galit Belkind       galit.belkind@nice.com    +1-877-245-7448
                           
    Investors           NICE Systems
    Daphna Golden       ir@nice.com               +1-877-245-7449                 

Source: Nice Systems Ltd.

Corporate Media: Galit Belkind, NICE Systems, galit.belkind@nice.com, +1-877-245-7448; Investors: Daphna Golden, NICE Systems, ir@nice.com, +1-877-245-7449

Alcatel-Lucent Acquires Leading Web 2.0 API Repository ProgrammableWeb

Invests to Build a Bridge Between Service Providers, Enterprises, and Application Developers to Accelerate the Creation of Web, Mobile and Multimedia Apps

PARIS, June 29, 2010--     Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has
acquired ProgrammableWeb, the technology industry's universal source for Web
APIs (application programming interfaces) used by application developers to
build web, mobile, and other connected applications that serve consumers and
the workplace. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

    Web APIs enable developers to create new applications leveraging various
kinds of content and functionality. Alcatel-Lucent's acquisition of
ProgrammableWeb will help bring together an ecosystem of service providers,
enterprises, and developers to drive the creation of unique applications
today and in the new world of broadband mobile through LTE.

    ProgrammableWeb will continue to operate as a separate entity,
maintaining its repository of over 2,000 Web APIs which are regularly
accessed by a community of hundreds of thousands of developers, and
continuing its role as the industry's most comprehensive content source for
Web services development. Alcatel-Lucent will provide support and resources
to promote the continued and robust growth of the API and developer
ecosystem, and facilitate service providers' participation within that
ecosystem.

    For Alcatel-Lucent this acquisition provides an important new channel to
partner with the Web developer community - a dialog it has started with its
Open API Service (see link below) and Developer Platform (see link below). It
also gives Alcatel-Lucent access to general API usage patterns, allowing it
to build highly relevant API Bundles (see link below) for its Open API
Service. ProgrammableWeb's API monitoring services, API trial services, and
automated API updates will be integrated into Alcatel-Lucent's Developer
Platform. In addition, Alcatel-Lucent will be able to share its developer
resources, such as its dashboard that helps developers track application
monetization, with ProgrammableWeb's developer community.

    "If you look at any organization that launches an API, you quickly
realize that the one thing the most successful APIs have in common is a
vibrant developer ecosystem," said Laura Merling, vice president of
Alcatel-Lucent's global developer strategy. "Our goal is to protect the
uniqueness and independence of ProgrammableWeb as an API repository and
developer resource, while adding beneficial technologies and service provider
relationships to the mix for everyone's benefit."

    This move advances Alcatel-Lucent's Application Enablement (see link
below) strategy, which is focused on combining the trusted and secure network
capabilities of service providers with the speed and creativity of the Web to
provide a richer end-user experience.

    "ProgrammableWeb has always sought to put developers first, by giving
them the most timely and comprehensive picture of everything related to
APIs," said John Musser, ProgrammableWeb founder who is moving to
Alcatel-Lucent, but will continue to oversee the repository's operation.
"That mission will be strengthened and expanded by joining forces with
Alcatel-Lucent. As APIs become more central to software strategies in all
domains, we'll make ProgrammableWeb an even better one-stop independent
source."

    Links:

    Open API Service (
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM
0Y_QjzKLd4w3MfQFSYGYRq6m-pEoYgbxjgiRIH1vfV-P_NxU_QD9gtzQiHJHR0UAAD_zXg!!/delt
a/base64xml/L0lJayEvUUd3QndJQSEvNElVRkNBISEvNl9BXzNBQS9lbl93dw!!?LMSG_CABINET
=Solution_Product_Catalog)

    Developer Platform (
http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/application_enablement/dpp.php)

    API bundles (
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0xPLMnMz0vM
0Y_QjzKLd4x3tXDUL8h2VAQAURh_Yw!!?LMSG_CABINET=Docs_and_Resource_Ctr&LMSG_CONT
ENT_FILE=News_Releases_2010/News_Article_001986.xml)

    Application Enablement (
http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/application_enablement/)

    (Due to the length of these URLs, it may be necessary to copy and paste
the hyperlinks into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)

    About ProgrammableWeb

    ProgrammableWeb is the leading online destination dedicated to mashups,
APIs and the Web as a development platform. Founded in 2005, ProgrammableWeb
offers the Internet's largest directory of Web 2.0 APIs and mashups. With
over 2,000 open APIs and thousands of real-world mashups, users can search,
contribute, and connect as part of ProgrammableWeb's active mashup developer
community. The site also offers daily industry news, analysis, case studies,
tools and technical resources. Regularly featured in major publications
worldwide, including Forbes, Newsweek and CIO, ProgrammableWeb is a
recognized industry authority. For more information, visit
http://www.programmableweb.com.

    About Alcatel-Lucent

    Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted
transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic
industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and
governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video
communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged
broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services,
Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of
Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications
industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced
global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local
partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 15.2
billion in 2009 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located
in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent's
blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

Source: Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts: Peter Benedict, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-50-84, Peter.Benedict@alcatel-lucent.com; Wendy Zajack, Tel: +1-703-943-6298, M wendy.zajack@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Frank Maccary, Tel: +33(0)140-76-12-11, Frank.Maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998, Thomas.Bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +1-980-582-5722, Tony.Lucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, Don.Sweeney@alcatel-lucent.com

Playcast Media Announces Partnership With Playfect, Leading Providers of Video Game Accessories for Game Platforms and Consoles

LONDON, June 29, 2010--     Playcast Media, the world's leading video games streaming provider, has
announced a partnership with Playfect, a leader in games accessories
solutions. The partnership allows Playcast to offer TV operators a wide range
of game controllers as part of its comprehensive end-to-end solution. The
Playcast/Playfect portfolio includes various types of peripherals, ranging
from traditional game-pads, through driving kits, motion sensing controllers,
fitness accessories and a variety of musical instrument controllers.

    Guy de Beer, Playcast CEO: "The game controllers are an essential part of
the overall gaming experience. With this partnership, TV operators can now
benefit from a complete games-on-demand kit which can be easily integrated
with an existing set top box. Playfect were the natural fit for our solution,
as they combine high-end controllers which are fully customizable to the
operator's branding and packaging needs. One other important benefit for our
PayTV partners is the affordable price, which compares to TV remote controls
currently distributed by operators."

    Liran Arkavia, VP sales & Marketing of Playfect: "The partnership with
Playcast allows us to enter the mass media market and extend our reach
significantly beyond the retail space. With our diverse and wide range of
products we can provide every Playcast service subscriber with a whole
bouquet of affordable peripherals to facilitate any and all types of gaming
experiences."

    About Playcast:

    Playcast is the world-leader of TV on-demand, console free video-game
streaming technology.

    Playcast Media delivers high-quality console-free video gaming directly
through existing Cable and IPTV set-top boxes and is the first
gaming-on-demand technology for Cable and IPTV in the world.

    http://www.playcast-media.com

    About Playfect:

    Playfect(TM) manufactures, develops, designs and markets video game
accessories for game platforms and consoles. Their products are sold in more
than 20 countries worldwide. Playfect(TM) offers a rich and varied range of
products in tune with the latest trends and fashions in the video game
industry. The company's innovative product and packaging design have made a
significant impact on the increase of sales within the industry's retail
markets. The experienced and innovative Playfect(TM) team will be announcing
further cutting-edge video game accessories in the future.

    http://www.playfect.com/AboutUs

   
    Contact:

    For: further information, photographs and interviews contact:
    Kate Hawthorne: Hatricks Public Relations Tel: +44-20-7351-3352
    Email: admin@hatricks.co.uk http://www.hatricks.co.uk

Source: Playcast Media

For: further information, photographs and interviews contact: Kate Hawthorne: Hatricks Public Relations Tel: +44-20-7351-3352, Email: admin@hatricks.co.uk http://www.hatricks.co.uk

Virtual Machine Company's Groundbreaking Virtualization Appliance Embeds Check Point VPN-1 VETM Security

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 29, 2010--

    - Removes Final Barrier to Virtualization of Enterprise-Wide, Tier-one
Computing

    - This is a new and Unique Offering

    The Virtual Machine Company(1) has begun offering Check Point Software
Technologies' VPN-1 VETM security as an option on its pre-configured
Virtualization Appliances. This is a new and unique development that, the
company believes, overcomes the last remaining barrier to widespread adoption
of virtualization of enterprise-wide, tier-one computing.

    The Virtual Machine Company's high performance virtualization appliances
can now be pre-secured as well as being pre-configured and fully-supported.

    Until now, virtualization security has tended to flounder in muddy waters
between product delivery and security specialisms. Security value added
resellers (VARs) have been healthily skeptical of virtualization, avoiding
mainstream involvement. Virtualization VARs, meanwhile, have been ambivalent
about security, either not fully addressing it or inappropriately patching it
into existing security infrastructure.

    Virtual Machine Company CEO, Steve Barnet, said:

    "In spite of analyst predictions that over half of the millions of
servers sold in the next couple of years will be used for virtualization,
there's been a justifiable skepticism amongst savvy IT managers about
enterprise-wide, tier-one virtualization. By adding Check Point security to
our virtualization appliances we've driven the business case for virtualizing
everyday computing onto no-brainer territory."

    (1) About the Virtual Machine Company

    Based in Cambridge, UK, the Virtual Machine company offers its customers
a unique combination of networking and security expertise, disciplined
virtualization planning and management software, and ready-to-rack-and-roll
virtualization appliances with meaningful 24/7 support and a 50-percent
longer supported lifespan than industry-standard servers. The Virtual Machine
Company was founded by former European managing director of Check Point
Software Technologies, Steve Barnett.

    General information about The Virtual Machine Company
http://www.virtualmachineco.com/

Source: Virtual Machine Company

Press contacts: David Barrett or Bea Oaff, +44-(0)797-157-8211,
+44-(0)15396-21965, Bea@creative-industry.co.uk

HIT Mobile and T-Mobile Team Up to Open 1st Latino Playground Store in Cudahy

New Store Supports Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Caters to Latino Consumers with T-Mobile's Suite of Communication Products and Services

LOS ANGELES, June 28 -- HIT Mobile Inc., in partnership with T-Mobile USA Inc., today unveiled a fresh way for Latino consumers to experience and shop for communication services with the opening of a new retail location as part of the company's T-Mobile Premium Retailer Latino (TPR Latino) program.

The store in the City of Cudahy will feature a wide variety of wireless products and services in a very interactive shopping environment - the first TPR Latino location designed in the company's "playground" format which encourages customer interaction with staff and includes features that makes store visits more hands-on and dynamic. All TPR Latino stores are immediately identifiable by their "Estamos Juntos" signage and offer welcoming store designs with children's play areas and bilingual in-store materials.  "This is tremendous for the Hispanic customer, who will be able to try T-Mobile's full suite of services and devices within a store designed specifically with them in mind," said Mauro Martinez Jr., President and CEO of HIT Mobile Inc. "Everyone at HIT Mobile is dedicated to providing our Latino customers with innovative wireless services, culturally sensitive customer care and greater convenience when purchasing communications products."

The TPR program is one of T-Mobile's highest-caliber, branded partner programs with locations that are owned and operated by third party experts in wireless services. All stores have the same look and feel of a T-Mobile company store with access to all T-Mobile's internal tools and systems. Through the TPR Latino program, T-Mobile looks to partner with knowledgeable entrepreneurs who want to open locations in multicultural communities they know extremely well. The Cudahy store will operate under the ownership and management of Martinez, a long-time professional in the wireless industry.

"Mauro is exactly what we are looking for in a business partner," said Diego Andrade, National Account Manager for T-Mobile USA. "He has solid credentials, name recognition in the Hispanic community, in-depth knowledge of the wireless business, and has T-Mobile's total support."

Martinez was selected as the latest member of the TPR Latino initiative in large part because of his extensive knowledge of the Hispanic customer.

"I have spent years working in the Latino community, I fully understand and appreciate its shopping habits, buying patterns and so much more," said Martinez. "That includes hiring from the area, building a team reflective of the community and giving back to ensure success for everyone."

Martinez and T-Mobile plan to open new stores in Monterey Park and Panorama City in the coming months and several more across Southern California by mid-2011. The Cudahy retail store located at 7200 Atlantic Ave is open: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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

  About HIT Mobile Inc.

Founded by Mauro Martinez, HIT Mobile Inc. is Southern California's premier Latino-owned wireless retailer, providing added-value mobile services to the Hispanic community. It is a provider of T-Mobile products and services which include, but are not limited to, wireless communication services, wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services.

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 fourth quarter of 2009, almost 152 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group -- 33.8 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.

Source: HIT Mobile Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Art Navarro, +1-714-306-1329, for HIT Mobile Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.myhitmobile.com/
http://www.t-mobile.com/

CTB/McGraw-Hill and Promethean Alliance Enables Educators to Provide Targeted Instruction in Real-Time

Promethean ActivExpression Learner Response Devices now available with CTB's Acuity UnWired® InFormative Assessment(TM) solution

DENVER, June 28 -- ISTE Conference (Booth 610) -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leader in PreK-12 and adult education, and Promethean, a leading provider of interactive learning technology, today announced an alliance linking the Promethean ActivExpression Learner Response Devices ("clickers") to CTB's Acuity UnWired® InFormative Assessment(TM) solution.

Students can take assessments using the wireless ActivExpressions instead of pencils and paper or computer terminals. Teachers can use a test booklet or project questions onto a screen. Students enter answers using the ActivExpression, which transmits their responses to a receiver plugged into the USB port of the instructor's computer. Acuity UnWired instantly displays student responses and percent correct scores and uploads student performance data to Acuity, generating more intensive, standards-aligned reports within minutes. The instantaneous feedback gives educators the ability to provide students with targeted instruction in real-time, making true data-driven instruction a reality.

"Our alliance with Promethean will have a direct and powerful impact on students," said Ellen Haley, President of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "The integration of Promethean's ActivExpressions with Acuity UnWired enables educators to immediately identify critical areas of need in order to redirect the trajectory of a student's academic growth."

The combination of Promethean's ActivExpressions with CTB's Acuity UnWired yields immediate, concrete benefits, which allow teachers to:

  --  view real-time results and quickly make critical instructional
      decisions,
  --  generate standards-aligned Acuity reports within minutes that can be
      shared at the classroom, school, and district levels,
  --  eliminate the need to print, barcode, distribute, collect, and scan
      answer sheets,
  --  deliver assessments with minimal preparation and no computer lab time
      required, and,
  --  engage students during the assessment process with inspiring and
      motivating technology.

Promethean ActivExpressions offer new and unprecedented opportunities for student involvement and assessment. These handheld devices with an LCD display feature full text capability enabling numeric, sentence-based, symbolic responses together with standard yes/no, true/false and multiple-choice answers. The Expressions are easy-to-use tools for assessment and instruction - working on the fly, ready to query the class at any time. Each device gives individual students a voice while equipping teachers with a method for delivering dynamic lessons tailored to the immediate assessment of student performance. This completely wire-free response system utilizes radio frequency technology to ensure a safe and secure mode of test administration.

"Giving teachers the tools to conduct real-time assessments will help ensure that students are on pace to achieve their learning goals. Our ActivExpression devices are ideally suited to support the use of Acuity UnWired," said Mark Elliott, President of Promethean North America. "The Expressions allow teachers to provide immediate instructional feedback and customize lessons to address specific student needs faster than ever."

Since its release in 2009, Acuity UnWired has been deployed in hundreds of schools, with universally successful results. In informal classroom surveys, students noted almost unanimously that they preferred handheld clickers, not only to paper and pencil, but also to online testing. Teachers also reported a high level of comfort and ease of use, and district officials were very satisfied.

Demonstrations of ActivExpression learner response devices with Acuity UnWired will be conducted at ISTE 2010, being held at the Denver Convention Center on June 27-30, 2010. CTB is proud to be a Tier 3 sponsor of ISTE, and will be exhibiting in Booth #610. Private briefings will be held in the Korbel Ballroom #4B, located on the lower level. To schedule a private briefing, contact Brandon Engle, Communications Manager, CTB/McGraw-Hill, at 916.933.1291 or Brandon_Engle@ctb.com.

  About Promethean
  Promethean - Lighting the flame of learning

Promethean's aim is to unlock the potential of human achievement in education and training at all ages around the world. It does so by creating, developing, supplying and supporting leading edge, interactive learning technology and by encouraging the growth of the world's largest online teacher community in this field. In these ways, Promethean is helping bring to life the promise of 21st century learning, improving engagement and results for learners and teachers alike.

The market for interactive learning technology is fast growing and global. In this market, Promethean is a world leader. Developed for teachers, Promethean's ActivClassroom brings together its interactive display systems (ActivBoard), its learner response systems (ActiVote and ActivExpression), and its suite of specialized teaching software (ActivInspire). They change how teachers and classes engage and interact, how students learn and how they are monitored and assessed.

Beyond the classroom, Promethean provides comprehensive training and support and, with over 600,000 members, the rapidly growing Promethean Planet (http://www.prometheanplanet.com) is the world's largest online community for users of interactive display system technology, providing user-generated and premium content, and is a forum for teachers to exchange ideas and experience.

Headquartered in the UK and listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange as Promethean World Plc (ticker symbol 'PRW'), Promethean's technology is today helping educate over 12 million individuals in over 500,000 classrooms in some 100 countries.  http://www.prometheanworld.com.

  Promethean Press Inquiries
  Jodie Pozo-Olano
  Head of Public Relations - Promethean North America
  Phone: 540.270.7819
  Jodie.Pozo-Olano@PrometheanWorld.com

  About CTB/McGraw-Hill

CTB/McGraw-Hill has an 84-year record of innovation and excellence in assessment, and serves more than 18 million students in all 50 states and in 46 countries. One of the first American publishers to introduce objective, standardized achievement tests to schools, today CTB/McGraw-Hill is a leader in testing with recognized products for online formative, adult, and language proficiency assessment. Dedicated to advancing the use of student performance data to inform instructional decision making, CTB/McGraw-Hill's innovation continues today with technologies that include Web-based assessment and reporting, student response device (clicker) software, and artificial intelligence for automated scoring of student essays. CTB/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP). McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. For more information, visit CTB.com.

  CTB/McGraw-Hill Media Inquiries
  Brandon Engle
  Communications Manager
  Phone: 916.933.1291
  Brandon_Engle@ctb.com

Source: CTB/McGraw-Hill
   

CONTACT:  Promethean Press Inquiries, Jodie Pozo-Olano, Head of Public
Relations - Promethean North America, +1-540-270-7819,
Jodie.Pozo-Olano@PrometheanWorld.com; or CTB/McGraw-Hill Media Inquiries,
Brandon Engle, Communications Manager, +1-916-933-1291, Brandon_Engle@ctb.com

Web Site:  http://www.ctb.com/

Xirrus Makes e-Learning Possible at Corona-Norco Unified School District

Corona High Replaces Existing Legacy Access Points with Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays to Support Wireless Initiatives

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 28 -- Xirrus®, the leader in High Performance Wi-Fi that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays at several Corona-Norco Unified School District schools located in Southern California. The district recently implemented laptop carts to bring online curricular resources and e-Learning platforms into the classrooms. However, their existing wireless infrastructure could not support the user density produced by this initiative. In order to fully utilize the wireless clients, the school upgraded their wireless system to Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays, which provide 8X the bandwidth of legacy access points.

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"Density is the biggest issue that we've had with wireless in our district," said Brian Troudy, IT Manager at Corona-Norco USD. "We've had serious issues being able to accommodate the laptop carts that we've deployed throughout the campuses. We had another wireless vendor installed but based on the density issues we knew we needed to look at an alternative. The Xirrus product was very much targeted toward our specific issues, so we began to look at that and have had great success so far - in fact, we have teachers who were once turned off from using the laptop carts out of frustration who are now coming back and wanting to use the carts again. That's a pretty powerful statement that speaks for itself."

April Moore, Assistant Principal in charge of Technology Integration at Corona High School, explains the quality of service that Xirrus provides, "Xirrus came out and worked hand-in-hand with our IT department to map out a plan of what would be ideal for Corona High and also worked with us budget wise, really being very flexible and accommodating. After it was installed, they came back out to make sure we had the coverage that we needed. Every step of the way Xirrus has been there to help and communicate with us, and we really appreciate that. I would definitely recommend Xirrus for any school or educational institution that is interested in having a seamless wireless infrastructure."

Learn valuable lessons from others deploying Wi-Fi by visiting http://www.xirrus.com/customerdeployments/

Sign up for your site survey by visiting us at http://www.xirrus.com/sitesurvey or by calling 800-947-7871.

About Xirrus

Xirrus, Inc., the leader in High Performance Wi-Fi, manufactures the only fully distributed, dense radio Wi-Fi architecture available in the industry today. The innovative Xirrus architecture delivers unmatched RF innovation and wireless performance on a per access point and system-wide basis, yet requires fewer devices, switch ports, cabling with less effort to implement and maintain than traditional offerings, thereby accelerating Time-to-Value.  Xirrus manufactures its products in the USA and is Wi-Fi Alliance, Verisign, PCI, FIPS 140-2, and ISO 9001:2008 certified.  For more information, please visit http://www.xirrus.com.

  Xirrus. High Performance Wi-Fi(TM)
  Xirrus. The Wi-Fi Array®

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Source: Xirrus
   

CONTACT:  John Merrill, +1-805-262-1644, john.merrill@xirrus.com

Web Site:  http://www.xirrus.com/

Visual Network Systems Launches VPM Connex(TM) for Business Service Management Initiatives

Integration into Visual Performance Manager enables IT Process Automation for reduced operating costs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June  28 -- Visual Network Systems, a leading provider of Enterprise Service Intelligence for IT organizations, today announced the availability of VPM Connex(TM), a set of web services that allows application and network performance information from the company's flagship offering, Visual Performance Manager (VPM), to be utilized in IT process automation and business service management (BSM) initiatives.  VPM Connex enables the integration of VPM's broad set of metrics and deep analysis into third party enterprise management solutions in order to provide actionable intelligence, such as quick root cause identification and business impact evaluation.

The bi-directional integration that VPM Connex provides between VPM and enterprise management solutions in BSM implementations helps IT operations teams improve incident management efficiency and improve the accuracy of IT incident business impact reporting, thus reducing overall operating costs.  Specifically for incident management, VPM detects and analyzes the performance degradation that impacts end users and then forwards the alarms to the service desk and provides a context-sensitive entry back to VPM for further root cause analysis.  Business impact reporting, application performance and end user experience information can be accessed via VPM Connex to support executive business dashboards.

"Visual Network Systems provides unique insight into application and network performance that is unmatched in the industry. The depth and breadth of information that VPM can gather drives visibility into the end-user and customer experience," said Lyn Cantor, general manager, Visual Network Systems. "With many customers today looking to drive down operating costs while improving efficiency and quality of services delivered, VPM Connex provides the access needed to push the VPM data into IT management systems in order to drive transformational initiatives such as business service management."

VPM Connex web services provide access to alarm lifecycle management data for event management, application and network performance data for business dashboard reporting and work flow automation, configuration data for process automation and user interface panels for management tool workflow improvements.

About Visual Performance Manager

VPM is a unified system that provides enterprise service intelligence to help organizations effectively deliver application, network and VoIP performance. Enterprise Service Intelligence delivers business level stakeholders insight into network and application performance and ultimately customer experience. VPM helps to decrease cost of performance management, drive revenue and optimize utilization of existing assets for the largest enterprises, carriers and managed service providers due to its highly scalable multi-tenant architecture.

About Visual Network Systems

Visual Network Systems, formerly Fluke Networks Systems, provides innovative solutions that support IT professionals responsible for enterprise-wide application, network and VoIP performance. The company's flagship solution, Visual Performance Manager, is a unified system that provides enterprise service intelligence to help organizations effectively deliver these services. Its solutions are available directly to enterprises or as part of a managed services offering. Visual Network Systems is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and distributes its products in more than 50 countries. More information can be found by visiting Visual Network Systems web site at: http://www.visualnetworksystems.com or by calling (888) 293-5853.

Source: Visual Network Systems
   

CONTACT:  Becca Harpham of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2527,
bharpham@golinharris.com for Visual Network Systems

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