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June 24, 2010
SANYO North America Provides Pedal Juice to Charge Up the Music Industry
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
SANYO North America Provides Pedal Juice to Charge Up the Music Industry
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 24 -- SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), a leader in rechargeable battery technology introduces a new way for musicians to power their effects pedals, multi-effect devices, and mobile recorders. SANYO Pedal Juice, a 9V DC Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery device, will be available from leading national music retailers and distributors throughout the U.S. in late June with a List Price of $199.99.
SANYO has developed Pedal Juice to meet the needs of both professional and entry-level musicians. One Pedal Juice battery can provide up to 50 hours of continuous, stable power for a single analog pedal or up to 20 hours of continuous power to three digital pedals. Because the eneloop 9V rechargeable lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for AC power, the output voltage is more stable for longer periods of time without the possibility of AC ground looping noise. The battery can be recharged hundreds of times, thereby eliminating the waste and inconvenience of disposable 9V alkaline batteries. With two DC outputs, Pedal Juice can power multiple devices including pedals, multi-effect units, and portable recorders. Pedal Juice provides portable battery power to a single pedal or can be used to power several pedals at the same time.
"Getting power to effects pedals has never been easier," says Tom Van Voy, Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Products Group for SANYO North America. "Pedal Juice will power multiple effects pedals with the simple press of a button, eliminating the need to unplug pedals from traditional power sources," said Van Voy. "With the portable power Pedal Juice offers, musicians can perform without an AC power outlet."
SANYO Pedal Juice was developed using feedback from musicians about what they need in portable power devices. Musicians can conveniently power Pedal Juice and connected devices with a flip of the on-off switch. In addition, a 3-stage visible LED power indicator displays the remaining power level with green, orange, and red LED lights for musicians to see at a glance. Pedal Juice is also water and shock resistant to JIS IPX3 compliance level.
SANYO originally debuted new products for the music industry at the Winter NAMM Show in January. With the introduction of Pedal Juice, SANYO continues to support the "eneloop lifestyle" valuing the reusing and recycling of resources. SANYO will continue to develop and offer products suited for musicians, such as its digital sound recorders and additional energy solutions.
For more information about the SANYO Pedal Juice please visit http://us.sanyo.com/Pedal-Juice.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global company providing solutions for environment, energy and lifestyle applications. SANYO North America Corporation Digital Solutions Division (SANYO North America is a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, is a service and sales division with two main groups: Corporate Solutions and Consumer Solutions. The division markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, and portable electronics. For more information on SANYO, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/.
Source: SANYO North America Corporation
CONTACT: Beverly Steinberg of GBL Public Relations, +1-714-777-2760,
GBL@speakeasy.net; or Aaron Fowles of SANYO North America Corporation,
+1-619-661-4151, AFowles@sna.sanyo.com
Web Site: http://us.sanyo.com/Pedal-Juice
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 24 -- SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), a leader in rechargeable battery technology introduces a new way for musicians to power their effects pedals, multi-effect devices, and mobile recorders. SANYO Pedal Juice, a 9V DC Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery device, will be available from leading national music retailers and distributors throughout the U.S. in late June with a List Price of $199.99.
SANYO has developed Pedal Juice to meet the needs of both professional and entry-level musicians. One Pedal Juice battery can provide up to 50 hours of continuous, stable power for a single analog pedal or up to 20 hours of continuous power to three digital pedals. Because the eneloop 9V rechargeable lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for AC power, the output voltage is more stable for longer periods of time without the possibility of AC ground looping noise. The battery can be recharged hundreds of times, thereby eliminating the waste and inconvenience of disposable 9V alkaline batteries. With two DC outputs, Pedal Juice can power multiple devices including pedals, multi-effect units, and portable recorders. Pedal Juice provides portable battery power to a single pedal or can be used to power several pedals at the same time.
"Getting power to effects pedals has never been easier," says Tom Van Voy, Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Products Group for SANYO North America. "Pedal Juice will power multiple effects pedals with the simple press of a button, eliminating the need to unplug pedals from traditional power sources," said Van Voy. "With the portable power Pedal Juice offers, musicians can perform without an AC power outlet."
SANYO Pedal Juice was developed using feedback from musicians about what they need in portable power devices. Musicians can conveniently power Pedal Juice and connected devices with a flip of the on-off switch. In addition, a 3-stage visible LED power indicator displays the remaining power level with green, orange, and red LED lights for musicians to see at a glance. Pedal Juice is also water and shock resistant to JIS IPX3 compliance level.
SANYO originally debuted new products for the music industry at the Winter NAMM Show in January. With the introduction of Pedal Juice, SANYO continues to support the "eneloop lifestyle" valuing the reusing and recycling of resources. SANYO will continue to develop and offer products suited for musicians, such as its digital sound recorders and additional energy solutions.
For more information about the SANYO Pedal Juice please visit http://us.sanyo.com/Pedal-Juice.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global company providing solutions for environment, energy and lifestyle applications. SANYO North America Corporation Digital Solutions Division (SANYO North America is a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, is a service and sales division with two main groups: Corporate Solutions and Consumer Solutions. The division markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, and portable electronics. For more information on SANYO, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/.
Source: SANYO North America Corporation
CONTACT: Beverly Steinberg of GBL Public Relations, +1-714-777-2760,
GBL@speakeasy.net; or Aaron Fowles of SANYO North America Corporation,
+1-619-661-4151, AFowles@sna.sanyo.com
Web Site: http://us.sanyo.com/Pedal-Juice
VIVO Utilizing Scopus Custom Data
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 4:49:02 AM
VIVO Utilizing Scopus Custom Data
AMSTERDAM, June 24, 2010--
- Exploring Opportunity to Enhance Bibliographic Profiles in National
Network of Scientists
Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services, announced today that VIVO has begun a
pilot project to evaluate the process by which Scopus Custom Data can be used
to populate institutional VIVO instances. The pilot project, carried out by
the VIVO development team at the University of Florida, utilizes a Scopus
Custom Data dataset and will serve as a proof of concept with respect to
integrating Scopus Custom Data into individual VIVO instances for discovery
across the VIVO network.
VIVO is a NIH-funded national initiative aimed at connecting scientists
and fostering collaboration across academic institutions. The VIVO project
enables national networking of scientists through institutional-based
installations of its open source semantic web application. VIVO partner
institutions currently include Cornell University, where VIVO was first
developed; the University of Florida, which is leading the program expansion;
Weill Cornell Medical College; Indiana University; Washington University
School of Medicine in St. Louis; The Scripps Research Institute and Ponce
School of Medicine, Puerto Rico.
Leveraging the breadth and depth of the raw publication content provided
by Scopus Custom Data, an institution will be able to generate more complete
bibliographic researcher profiles for display in VIVO. These profiles are the
backbone of the VIVO project as they allow scientists to easily and quickly
identify peers at institutions across the country with whom they can
collaborate based on similar or complimentary research work. It is planned
that institutions that choose to utilize Scopus Custom Data datasets to
populate their VIVO installations will have the opportunity to purchase a
discrete set of bibliographic elements related to the publications of the
institution's authors. The installation at the University of Florida will
serve as a proof of concept with respect to integrating Scopus Custom Data
into an individual VIVO instance.
"As we know, gathering bibliographic data from faculty can be
challenging, so incorporating Scopus Custom Data will cut back the time it
takes to search and gather institutional publications for VIVO," said Dr.
Michael Conlon, Ph.D., principal investigator of the VIVO project and
director of data infrastructure at the University of Florida. "By working
with Elsevier in this proof of concept, we can validate the implementation of
Scopus Custom Data within our system. We believe using Scopus Custom Data
will add great value to VIVO installations as it is one of the premier
literature and citation sources in the world today."
"We strongly support VIVO's mission to connect scientists and support
collaboration across disciplines," said Niels Weertman, vice-president of
product management for Scopus. "The breadth of our Scopus Custom Data will
allow VIVO to comprehensively capture faculty research activity from a single
source. We are excited to be a part of this significant initiative and to
work with the University of Florida and other VIVO institutions as they
continue to play a critical role in building and developing the VIVO
network."
About VIVO
VIVO is an open source semantic web application that enables the
discovery of research and scholarship across disciplinary and administrative
boundaries in an institution through interlinked profiles of people and other
research-related information. VIVO, originally developed at Cornell
University, is being expanded through a $12.2m stimulus grant from the
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) to the University of Florida and six partner institutions
(Cornell University; Indiana University; Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto
Rico; The Scripps Research Institute; Washington University School of
Medicine in St. Louis; and Weill Cornell Medical College). VIVO uses data
ingested from institutional sources of record and external sources,
supplemented with manual entry to populate detailed profiles of scholars and
researchers with information related to publications, grants, educational
background, research interests, outreach activities, teaching, awards,
professional affiliations, and more. Data in VIVO conform to a public
ontology of types and relationships that can be extended for local needs via
the ontology editor included with the VIVO application. VIVO's ontology
supports faceted searching for quick retrieval of people, organizations,
events, and research-related information. Institutional VIVOs and other
compatible profiling applications are producing data to form a rich network
of information which can be searched to foster collaboration across
institutions and enable open sharing of research discovery. For more
information about VIVO, please visit: http://vivoweb.org.
About Scopus.com and Scopus Custom Data
Covering the world's research literature, Scopus.com is the largest
abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web
sources with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Its unique
database contains abstracts and references from 18,000 peer-reviewed journals
from more than 5,000 publishers worldwide, ensuring broad interdisciplinary
coverage. In addition, Scopus not only offers users citation information
about the articles covered, but also integrates web and patent searches
directly from its clean and simple interface. Direct links to full-text
articles, library resources and other applications like reference management
software, make Scopus quicker, easier and more comprehensive to use than any
other literature research tool. For more information about Scopus please
visit http://www.info.scopus.com . Scopus Custom Data provides research
agencies, institutions and government bodies with customized datasets in XML
format for large-scale research performance analysis. Scopus Custom Data
extracts Scopus core records in accordance to each customer's individual
specifications, such as date range, subject categories and geographic
location. The XML data can then be loaded by customers into their proprietary
in-house systems, making it possible for them to run their specific search
queries and execute their own analytical techniques; providing the analyst
with the freedom to formulate their own reports. It empowers them to make
well-informed, unbiased resource allocation and policy making decisions.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services. The company works in partnership
with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000
journals, including The Lancet (http://www.thelancet.com) and Cell
(http://www.cell.com), and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com),
Reaxys (http://www.reaxys.com), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com) and
Nursing Consult (http://www.nursingconsult.com), which enhance the
productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite
(http://www.scival.com) and MEDai's Pinpoint Review (http://www.medai.com),
which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes
more cost-effectively.
A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier
(http://www.elsevier.com) employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is
part of Reed Elsevier Group PLC (http://www.reedelsevier.com), a
world-leading publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by
Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN
(Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York
Stock Exchange).
Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders
Phone: +1-212-752-8338
E-mail:splasse@psbpr.com / jsaunders@psbpr.com
Source: Elsevier
Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders, Phone: +1-212-752-8338, E-mail: splasse@psbpr.com / jsaunders@psbpr.com
AMSTERDAM, June 24, 2010--
- Exploring Opportunity to Enhance Bibliographic Profiles in National
Network of Scientists
Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical
information products and services, announced today that VIVO has begun a
pilot project to evaluate the process by which Scopus Custom Data can be used
to populate institutional VIVO instances. The pilot project, carried out by
the VIVO development team at the University of Florida, utilizes a Scopus
Custom Data dataset and will serve as a proof of concept with respect to
integrating Scopus Custom Data into individual VIVO instances for discovery
across the VIVO network.
VIVO is a NIH-funded national initiative aimed at connecting scientists
and fostering collaboration across academic institutions. The VIVO project
enables national networking of scientists through institutional-based
installations of its open source semantic web application. VIVO partner
institutions currently include Cornell University, where VIVO was first
developed; the University of Florida, which is leading the program expansion;
Weill Cornell Medical College; Indiana University; Washington University
School of Medicine in St. Louis; The Scripps Research Institute and Ponce
School of Medicine, Puerto Rico.
Leveraging the breadth and depth of the raw publication content provided
by Scopus Custom Data, an institution will be able to generate more complete
bibliographic researcher profiles for display in VIVO. These profiles are the
backbone of the VIVO project as they allow scientists to easily and quickly
identify peers at institutions across the country with whom they can
collaborate based on similar or complimentary research work. It is planned
that institutions that choose to utilize Scopus Custom Data datasets to
populate their VIVO installations will have the opportunity to purchase a
discrete set of bibliographic elements related to the publications of the
institution's authors. The installation at the University of Florida will
serve as a proof of concept with respect to integrating Scopus Custom Data
into an individual VIVO instance.
"As we know, gathering bibliographic data from faculty can be
challenging, so incorporating Scopus Custom Data will cut back the time it
takes to search and gather institutional publications for VIVO," said Dr.
Michael Conlon, Ph.D., principal investigator of the VIVO project and
director of data infrastructure at the University of Florida. "By working
with Elsevier in this proof of concept, we can validate the implementation of
Scopus Custom Data within our system. We believe using Scopus Custom Data
will add great value to VIVO installations as it is one of the premier
literature and citation sources in the world today."
"We strongly support VIVO's mission to connect scientists and support
collaboration across disciplines," said Niels Weertman, vice-president of
product management for Scopus. "The breadth of our Scopus Custom Data will
allow VIVO to comprehensively capture faculty research activity from a single
source. We are excited to be a part of this significant initiative and to
work with the University of Florida and other VIVO institutions as they
continue to play a critical role in building and developing the VIVO
network."
About VIVO
VIVO is an open source semantic web application that enables the
discovery of research and scholarship across disciplinary and administrative
boundaries in an institution through interlinked profiles of people and other
research-related information. VIVO, originally developed at Cornell
University, is being expanded through a $12.2m stimulus grant from the
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) to the University of Florida and six partner institutions
(Cornell University; Indiana University; Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto
Rico; The Scripps Research Institute; Washington University School of
Medicine in St. Louis; and Weill Cornell Medical College). VIVO uses data
ingested from institutional sources of record and external sources,
supplemented with manual entry to populate detailed profiles of scholars and
researchers with information related to publications, grants, educational
background, research interests, outreach activities, teaching, awards,
professional affiliations, and more. Data in VIVO conform to a public
ontology of types and relationships that can be extended for local needs via
the ontology editor included with the VIVO application. VIVO's ontology
supports faceted searching for quick retrieval of people, organizations,
events, and research-related information. Institutional VIVOs and other
compatible profiling applications are producing data to form a rich network
of information which can be searched to foster collaboration across
institutions and enable open sharing of research discovery. For more
information about VIVO, please visit: http://vivoweb.org.
About Scopus.com and Scopus Custom Data
Covering the world's research literature, Scopus.com is the largest
abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web
sources with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Its unique
database contains abstracts and references from 18,000 peer-reviewed journals
from more than 5,000 publishers worldwide, ensuring broad interdisciplinary
coverage. In addition, Scopus not only offers users citation information
about the articles covered, but also integrates web and patent searches
directly from its clean and simple interface. Direct links to full-text
articles, library resources and other applications like reference management
software, make Scopus quicker, easier and more comprehensive to use than any
other literature research tool. For more information about Scopus please
visit http://www.info.scopus.com . Scopus Custom Data provides research
agencies, institutions and government bodies with customized datasets in XML
format for large-scale research performance analysis. Scopus Custom Data
extracts Scopus core records in accordance to each customer's individual
specifications, such as date range, subject categories and geographic
location. The XML data can then be loaded by customers into their proprietary
in-house systems, making it possible for them to run their specific search
queries and execute their own analytical techniques; providing the analyst
with the freedom to formulate their own reports. It empowers them to make
well-informed, unbiased resource allocation and policy making decisions.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medical information products and services. The company works in partnership
with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000
journals, including The Lancet (http://www.thelancet.com) and Cell
(http://www.cell.com), and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com),
Reaxys (http://www.reaxys.com), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com) and
Nursing Consult (http://www.nursingconsult.com), which enhance the
productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite
(http://www.scival.com) and MEDai's Pinpoint Review (http://www.medai.com),
which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes
more cost-effectively.
A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier
(http://www.elsevier.com) employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is
part of Reed Elsevier Group PLC (http://www.reedelsevier.com), a
world-leading publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by
Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN
(Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York
Stock Exchange).
Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders
Phone: +1-212-752-8338
E-mail:splasse@psbpr.com / jsaunders@psbpr.com
Source: Elsevier
Sandra Plasse/Jennifer Saunders, Phone: +1-212-752-8338, E-mail: splasse@psbpr.com / jsaunders@psbpr.com
Tudou and Tencent Launch Partnered Video Search Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 4:35:01 AM
Tudou and Tencent Launch Partnered Video Search Service
China's leading video and portal players ink strategic deal to jointly expand user experience when searching video contents online
SHANGHAI, June 24 -- China's leading video website Tudou (http://www.tudou.com/ ) and leading portal Tencent joint efforts in launching Tudou and Soso partnered video search service (http://soso.tudou.com/ ) today.
Through the partnered video search service, users can find video contents available on the world wide web powered by Tencent's search vertical brand Soso (http://www.soso.com/ ) technology. The search results can be ranked and filtered by video length, update recency, and hosting sources from Tencent Soso's comprehensive video search index database. Additional features including personal search keyword history, popular keyword buzz charts, today's top videos by categories are added to enhance personal and editorial flavor of the service. On Tudou.com, users now have access to videos not only hosted by Tudou but other major video websites. Users can also get easy one-click to Soso web search results relevant to any keywords they type in, as well as use multiple Soso verticals such as Image, Music, Blog searches. This is a synergized and strategic move for both heavyweights in China's Internet video and search categories to jointly expand user reach and level of experience.
"Tudou's eye focuses on the users, and we continue to innovate ways to simplify users' tasks in finding what they want to watch online," said Gary Wang, Tudou Founder and CEO. Even with more than 36 million videos on Tudou, there are a lot more videos to search out there on the web that we now enable by working with Tencent Soso offering one-stop video search solution. We feel it is a smart and complimentary to serve more than 85% of Chinese Internet users who are regularly conducting search and watching videos online."
Tudou Soso video Search: http://soso.tudou.com/
About Tudou.com:
Tudou.com is the leading online video platform in China, where users can upload, view and share video clips. Tudou went live on April 15, 2005 and has grown into one of the world's largest content delivery networks hosting 36 million videos, including amateur video-blogging and user-generated videos, professional content such as movie clips, TV series and music videos from our content partners, as well as made-for-Internet original programming produced by Tudou. Tudou has established extensive business relationships with over 2500 well-known content providers, content agents, traditional and new media, as well as mobile operators in the Asian region. With the brand slogan "Today's TV Network, Tomorrow's Tudou," the company's vision is building a video destination where people can find what they want to see, share what they create, and connect with like-minded people. Tudou never stops working toward this vision since 2005.
Source: Tudou.com
CONTACT: Anita Huang, VP of Marketing & Business Development of Tudou,
+86-139-1091-1275, ahuang@tudou.com
Web site: http://soso.tudou.com/
http://www.tudou.com/
http://www.soso.com/
China's leading video and portal players ink strategic deal to jointly expand user experience when searching video contents online
SHANGHAI, June 24 -- China's leading video website Tudou (http://www.tudou.com/ ) and leading portal Tencent joint efforts in launching Tudou and Soso partnered video search service (http://soso.tudou.com/ ) today.
Through the partnered video search service, users can find video contents available on the world wide web powered by Tencent's search vertical brand Soso (http://www.soso.com/ ) technology. The search results can be ranked and filtered by video length, update recency, and hosting sources from Tencent Soso's comprehensive video search index database. Additional features including personal search keyword history, popular keyword buzz charts, today's top videos by categories are added to enhance personal and editorial flavor of the service. On Tudou.com, users now have access to videos not only hosted by Tudou but other major video websites. Users can also get easy one-click to Soso web search results relevant to any keywords they type in, as well as use multiple Soso verticals such as Image, Music, Blog searches. This is a synergized and strategic move for both heavyweights in China's Internet video and search categories to jointly expand user reach and level of experience.
"Tudou's eye focuses on the users, and we continue to innovate ways to simplify users' tasks in finding what they want to watch online," said Gary Wang, Tudou Founder and CEO. Even with more than 36 million videos on Tudou, there are a lot more videos to search out there on the web that we now enable by working with Tencent Soso offering one-stop video search solution. We feel it is a smart and complimentary to serve more than 85% of Chinese Internet users who are regularly conducting search and watching videos online."
Tudou Soso video Search: http://soso.tudou.com/
About Tudou.com:
Tudou.com is the leading online video platform in China, where users can upload, view and share video clips. Tudou went live on April 15, 2005 and has grown into one of the world's largest content delivery networks hosting 36 million videos, including amateur video-blogging and user-generated videos, professional content such as movie clips, TV series and music videos from our content partners, as well as made-for-Internet original programming produced by Tudou. Tudou has established extensive business relationships with over 2500 well-known content providers, content agents, traditional and new media, as well as mobile operators in the Asian region. With the brand slogan "Today's TV Network, Tomorrow's Tudou," the company's vision is building a video destination where people can find what they want to see, share what they create, and connect with like-minded people. Tudou never stops working toward this vision since 2005.
Source: Tudou.com
CONTACT: Anita Huang, VP of Marketing & Business Development of Tudou,
+86-139-1091-1275, ahuang@tudou.com
Web site: http://soso.tudou.com/
http://www.tudou.com/
http://www.soso.com/
Alcatel-Lucent Selected by National Broadband Network Company for Australia's Nationwide Superfast Broadband Network Rollout
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 4:14:01 AM
Alcatel-Lucent Selected by National Broadband Network Company for Australia's Nationwide Superfast Broadband Network Rollout
PARIS, June 24, 2010-- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
it has been selected as a strategic supplier for the rollout of Australia's
National Broadband Network (NBN) - the largest single infrastructure
investment in Australian history and a platform to drive and enable
Australia's digital economy.
The NBN Co has committed an initial Aus$70M fixed price
purchase and has also committed to spend up to $1.5bn on this highly
specialised network equipment during the lifetime of this project.
Alcatel-Lucent will provide state-of-the-art GPON (Gigabit
Passive Optical Network) equipment, aggregation and engineering assistance to
the National Broadband Network Company (NBNCo). The organisation will roll
out a 100 Mbit/s Fibre to The Premise (FTTP) broadband network to 90 percent
of Australian premises over an eight year period. The NBN will support a
vibrant and innovative Retail Service Provider eco-system, delivering life
changing new services to Australian homes, businesses and communities.
Alcatel-Lucent's CEO, Ben Verwaayen said, "The Australian NBN
is one of the most important initiatives in our industry. The world is
watching." He added, "Infrastructure projects of this scale demand and
command leading edge technology and smart solutions. We are committed to
delivering both."
"Today's announcement is an important milestone in the
deployment of the National Broadband Network," Alcatel-Lucent Australia's
Managing Director Andrew Butterworth says. "The NBN offers innovation
opportunities for all industries in Australia. Now we need to take advantage
of it and explore how broadband networks can deliver life-changing services."
Alcatel-Lucent has deployed 100 fibre to the home networks
globally, of which more than 85 of these have used GPON technology, including
Verizon in the United States, France Telecom and Hong Kong Broadband. The
company has a proud history in Australia, with more than 100 years of local
experience, including deploying the first Sydney-Melbourne Trunk line in
1907, connecting Australia to the world with many submarine projects and
voice infrastructure, and the leading supplier of fixed broadband technology
in Australia.
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 and optics 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
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; Lisa Poninghaus, Tel: +61(0)423-841-778, lisa.poninghaus@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Frank Maccary, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998, bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +1-908-582-5722, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com
PARIS, June 24, 2010-- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
it has been selected as a strategic supplier for the rollout of Australia's
National Broadband Network (NBN) - the largest single infrastructure
investment in Australian history and a platform to drive and enable
Australia's digital economy.
The NBN Co has committed an initial Aus$70M fixed price
purchase and has also committed to spend up to $1.5bn on this highly
specialised network equipment during the lifetime of this project.
Alcatel-Lucent will provide state-of-the-art GPON (Gigabit
Passive Optical Network) equipment, aggregation and engineering assistance to
the National Broadband Network Company (NBNCo). The organisation will roll
out a 100 Mbit/s Fibre to The Premise (FTTP) broadband network to 90 percent
of Australian premises over an eight year period. The NBN will support a
vibrant and innovative Retail Service Provider eco-system, delivering life
changing new services to Australian homes, businesses and communities.
Alcatel-Lucent's CEO, Ben Verwaayen said, "The Australian NBN
is one of the most important initiatives in our industry. The world is
watching." He added, "Infrastructure projects of this scale demand and
command leading edge technology and smart solutions. We are committed to
delivering both."
"Today's announcement is an important milestone in the
deployment of the National Broadband Network," Alcatel-Lucent Australia's
Managing Director Andrew Butterworth says. "The NBN offers innovation
opportunities for all industries in Australia. Now we need to take advantage
of it and explore how broadband networks can deliver life-changing services."
Alcatel-Lucent has deployed 100 fibre to the home networks
globally, of which more than 85 of these have used GPON technology, including
Verizon in the United States, France Telecom and Hong Kong Broadband. The
company has a proud history in Australia, with more than 100 years of local
experience, including deploying the first Sydney-Melbourne Trunk line in
1907, connecting Australia to the world with many submarine projects and
voice infrastructure, and the leading supplier of fixed broadband technology
in Australia.
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 and optics 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
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; Lisa Poninghaus, Tel: +61(0)423-841-778, lisa.poninghaus@alcatel-lucent.com; Alcatel-Lucent Investor Relations: Frank Maccary, Tel: +33(0)1-40-76-12-11, frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com; Tom Bevilacqua, Tel: +1-908-582-7998, bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com; Tony Lucido, Tel: +1-908-582-5722, alucido@alcatel-lucent.com; Don Sweeney, Tel: +1-908-582-6153, dsweeney@alcatel-lucent.com
TripAdvisor Acquires Holiday Lettings, the U.K.'s Largest Independent Vacation Rental Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 4:07:01 AM
TripAdvisor Acquires Holiday Lettings, the U.K.'s Largest Independent Vacation Rental Website
NEWTON, Mass., June 24 -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel website* and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), today announced it has acquired the United Kingdom's largest independent vacation rental website, holidaylettings.co.uk. The acquisition demonstrates TripAdvisor's continued expansion into the vacation rental marketplace, following the launch of vacation rentals on TripAdvisor in 2009, and the purchase of a majority stake in U.S.-based FlipKey.com in 2008. Holidaylettings.co.uk will continue to be operated as an independent site. Terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
Including holidaylettings.co.uk, TripAdvisor Media Group now includes 17 popular travel brands and attracts nearly 46 million unique monthly visitors.*
"Our acquisition of Holiday Lettings significantly enhances the choice of fantastic vacation rentals available to the TripAdvisor community, particularly within Europe. It will also enable travellers to benefit from a wealth of destination information from fellow travellers to help them plan their perfect trip," said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor.
"TripAdvisor for Business, a new division of TripAdvisor, is a pioneer offering hospitality businesses the opportunity to target the world's largest travel community with best-in-class marketing services. As part of TripAdvisor for Business, Holiday Lettings will add to our momentum and keep us at the forefront of innovation in the travel industry," said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. "This exciting acquisition will expand our services for home owners and property management companies in the vibrant European marketplace and build on the strength that FlipKey has established in the U.S. market."
Holiday Lettings was established in 1999 and the co-founders and management will continue to lead the business as an independent brand from its offices in Oxford. Holiday Lettings currently advertises more than 40,000 vacation rental properties on behalf of private owners, property managers and letting agents. The homes stretch across 116 countries and range from villas, apartments and farmhouses to windmills, yurts and houseboats with options available for all budget ranges. Twenty-five million visitors use the site every year.
"The combination of our vacation rental marketing expertise with TripAdvisor's leadership in the travel community is a natural fit certain to benefit both holiday home owners and those looking for a great hotel alternative," said Ross Elder, co-founder and managing director of holidaylettings.co.uk. "We are delighted to have the support of TripAdvisor and are excited to enhance our offering to our customers."
About TripAdvisor® Media Group
TripAdvisor® Media Group, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 46 million monthly visitors* (across 17 popular travel brands, TripAdvisor®, http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.frequentflier.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com and http://www.kuxun.cn). TripAdvisor-branded sites alone make up the most popular and largest travel community in the world, with more than 35 million unique monthly visitors*, 15 million members, and 35 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it/), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es/), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in/), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp/), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br/), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se/), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com/), Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/), Denmark (http://www.tripadvisor.dk/), Turkey (http://www.tripadvisor.com.tr/), Mexico (http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/), Norway (http://no.tripadvisor.com/), Poland (http://pl.tripadvisor.com/) and Australia (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com/). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE).
©2010 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Worldwide, May 2010
About Holiday Lettings
Search 40,000+ privately owned holiday homes in 116 countries around the world. Choose from spacious villas, resort apartments, sprawling gites and farmhouses, cosy romantic retreats, cottages, barn and chapel conversions, city breaks, rural getaways or beach breaks - there's a home for every holiday.
http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
Source: TripAdvisor
CONTACT: Emma O'Boyle, TripAdvisor UK, 020 3320 3210, Mob: 0777 926
2423, eoboyle@tripadvisor.com, or Kevin Carter, TripAdvisor US,
+1-617-795-7577, kcarter@tripadvisor.com, or Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, Holiday
Lettings, 0779 111 4296, kate@holidaylettings.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
NEWTON, Mass., June 24 -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel website* and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), today announced it has acquired the United Kingdom's largest independent vacation rental website, holidaylettings.co.uk. The acquisition demonstrates TripAdvisor's continued expansion into the vacation rental marketplace, following the launch of vacation rentals on TripAdvisor in 2009, and the purchase of a majority stake in U.S.-based FlipKey.com in 2008. Holidaylettings.co.uk will continue to be operated as an independent site. Terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
Including holidaylettings.co.uk, TripAdvisor Media Group now includes 17 popular travel brands and attracts nearly 46 million unique monthly visitors.*
"Our acquisition of Holiday Lettings significantly enhances the choice of fantastic vacation rentals available to the TripAdvisor community, particularly within Europe. It will also enable travellers to benefit from a wealth of destination information from fellow travellers to help them plan their perfect trip," said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor.
"TripAdvisor for Business, a new division of TripAdvisor, is a pioneer offering hospitality businesses the opportunity to target the world's largest travel community with best-in-class marketing services. As part of TripAdvisor for Business, Holiday Lettings will add to our momentum and keep us at the forefront of innovation in the travel industry," said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. "This exciting acquisition will expand our services for home owners and property management companies in the vibrant European marketplace and build on the strength that FlipKey has established in the U.S. market."
Holiday Lettings was established in 1999 and the co-founders and management will continue to lead the business as an independent brand from its offices in Oxford. Holiday Lettings currently advertises more than 40,000 vacation rental properties on behalf of private owners, property managers and letting agents. The homes stretch across 116 countries and range from villas, apartments and farmhouses to windmills, yurts and houseboats with options available for all budget ranges. Twenty-five million visitors use the site every year.
"The combination of our vacation rental marketing expertise with TripAdvisor's leadership in the travel community is a natural fit certain to benefit both holiday home owners and those looking for a great hotel alternative," said Ross Elder, co-founder and managing director of holidaylettings.co.uk. "We are delighted to have the support of TripAdvisor and are excited to enhance our offering to our customers."
About TripAdvisor® Media Group
TripAdvisor® Media Group, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 46 million monthly visitors* (across 17 popular travel brands, TripAdvisor®, http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.frequentflier.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com and http://www.kuxun.cn). TripAdvisor-branded sites alone make up the most popular and largest travel community in the world, with more than 35 million unique monthly visitors*, 15 million members, and 35 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it/), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es/), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in/), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp/), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br/), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se/), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com/), Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/), Denmark (http://www.tripadvisor.dk/), Turkey (http://www.tripadvisor.com.tr/), Mexico (http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/), Norway (http://no.tripadvisor.com/), Poland (http://pl.tripadvisor.com/) and Australia (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com/). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE).
©2010 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Worldwide, May 2010
About Holiday Lettings
Search 40,000+ privately owned holiday homes in 116 countries around the world. Choose from spacious villas, resort apartments, sprawling gites and farmhouses, cosy romantic retreats, cottages, barn and chapel conversions, city breaks, rural getaways or beach breaks - there's a home for every holiday.
http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
Source: TripAdvisor
CONTACT: Emma O'Boyle, TripAdvisor UK, 020 3320 3210, Mob: 0777 926
2423, eoboyle@tripadvisor.com, or Kevin Carter, TripAdvisor US,
+1-617-795-7577, kcarter@tripadvisor.com, or Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, Holiday
Lettings, 0779 111 4296, kate@holidaylettings.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
Marvelous Entertainment Announces 'Followars' Game for Apple iPad
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 1:07:01 AM
Marvelous Entertainment Announces 'Followars' Game for Apple iPad
TOKYO, June 24 -- Marvelous Entertainment Inc., Japanese publisher of the "Harvest Moon" and "No More Heroes" video game series, and developer Route 24 have jointly announced the release of "Followars," their first title for Apple's iPad.
A new 2-player-only title developed exclusively for iPad, Followars connects your iPad to your Twitter account for a new and original gaming experience. Match the people you are following on Twitter against those of an opponent in epic RPG-esque turn-based battles over a local multiplayer on your iPad. As you win battles, you will accumulate Battle Points (BP) to improve your overall ranking as you climb the ladder to eventually reach the top rank. In a unique twist, the latest tweets by the people you are following will show up as speech bubbles uttered by their character in the game.
The results of each match can be automatically tweeted so that not only your followers, but the whole world can follow your progress by following the official #followars hash tag on Twitter.
"Marvelous is very excited to release its first title on Apple's new platform, but it's also the next logical step in our constant march towards innovation and creativity," said Toshinori Aoki, Executive Managing Director at Marvelous Entertainment. "This time, we are even taking this motto to a higher level by getting into what is a completely new market for us on a completely new platform."
"I've always been an Apple fan, having released a few applications on iPhone. When I heard about the new iPad, I knew this was another great opportunity to develop something original on a new platform!" said Kenichi Nishi, President of developer Route 24 and director of Followars. "I love gadgets and new technologies, so combining Twitter's formidable communication tools with Apple's iPad feels so intuitive and natural."
For more details on Followars, please visit: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/game/followars/en/
To view in-game results, search the official #followars hash tag on Twitter.com
About Route 24 and Kenichi Nishi:
After starting his career at Squaresoft, Kenichi Nishi set up his own development companies (Love-de-Lic, Inc. and Skip Ltd.) releasing original titles such as Chibi-Robo and Captain Rainbow, as well as working with talented and famous creators such as Ryuichi Sakamoto and Kenji Eno. Preferring to work with a smaller team, he set up a new company called Route 24 in 2006, focusing mainly on applications for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.
More information on Route 24 can be found at http://www.route24.jp/
About Marvelous Entertainment
Marvelous Entertainment is a leading Japanese creator of interactive entertainment with such esteemed franchises as Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Luminous Arc and No More Heroes under their corporate umbrella.
More information on Marvelous Entertainment can be found at http://www.mmv.co.jp/game/
Contact:
Louis Lamarre,
Assistant Manager
Global Business Group
Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
Tel: +81-3-5769-7451
Fax: +81-3-5769-7448
e-mail: louis@mmv.jp
Source: Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
CONTACT: Louis Lamarre, Assistant Manager, Global Business Group of
Marvelous Entertainment Inc., +81-3-5769-7451, Fax: +81-3-5769-7448,
louis@mmv.jp
Web Site: http://www.mmv.co.jp/game
TOKYO, June 24 -- Marvelous Entertainment Inc., Japanese publisher of the "Harvest Moon" and "No More Heroes" video game series, and developer Route 24 have jointly announced the release of "Followars," their first title for Apple's iPad.
A new 2-player-only title developed exclusively for iPad, Followars connects your iPad to your Twitter account for a new and original gaming experience. Match the people you are following on Twitter against those of an opponent in epic RPG-esque turn-based battles over a local multiplayer on your iPad. As you win battles, you will accumulate Battle Points (BP) to improve your overall ranking as you climb the ladder to eventually reach the top rank. In a unique twist, the latest tweets by the people you are following will show up as speech bubbles uttered by their character in the game.
The results of each match can be automatically tweeted so that not only your followers, but the whole world can follow your progress by following the official #followars hash tag on Twitter.
"Marvelous is very excited to release its first title on Apple's new platform, but it's also the next logical step in our constant march towards innovation and creativity," said Toshinori Aoki, Executive Managing Director at Marvelous Entertainment. "This time, we are even taking this motto to a higher level by getting into what is a completely new market for us on a completely new platform."
"I've always been an Apple fan, having released a few applications on iPhone. When I heard about the new iPad, I knew this was another great opportunity to develop something original on a new platform!" said Kenichi Nishi, President of developer Route 24 and director of Followars. "I love gadgets and new technologies, so combining Twitter's formidable communication tools with Apple's iPad feels so intuitive and natural."
For more details on Followars, please visit: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/game/followars/en/
To view in-game results, search the official #followars hash tag on Twitter.com
About Route 24 and Kenichi Nishi:
After starting his career at Squaresoft, Kenichi Nishi set up his own development companies (Love-de-Lic, Inc. and Skip Ltd.) releasing original titles such as Chibi-Robo and Captain Rainbow, as well as working with talented and famous creators such as Ryuichi Sakamoto and Kenji Eno. Preferring to work with a smaller team, he set up a new company called Route 24 in 2006, focusing mainly on applications for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.
More information on Route 24 can be found at http://www.route24.jp/
About Marvelous Entertainment
Marvelous Entertainment is a leading Japanese creator of interactive entertainment with such esteemed franchises as Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Luminous Arc and No More Heroes under their corporate umbrella.
More information on Marvelous Entertainment can be found at http://www.mmv.co.jp/game/
Contact:
Louis Lamarre,
Assistant Manager
Global Business Group
Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
Tel: +81-3-5769-7451
Fax: +81-3-5769-7448
e-mail: louis@mmv.jp
Source: Marvelous Entertainment Inc.
CONTACT: Louis Lamarre, Assistant Manager, Global Business Group of
Marvelous Entertainment Inc., +81-3-5769-7451, Fax: +81-3-5769-7448,
louis@mmv.jp
Web Site: http://www.mmv.co.jp/game
South Australia Introduces Reverse Vending Technology from Wincor Nixdorf to Support State-Wide Recycling Efforts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 24, 2010 at 12:42:01 AM
South Australia Introduces Reverse Vending Technology from Wincor Nixdorf to Support State-Wide Recycling Efforts
Recycling machine launched at Centro Hollywood mall, Adelaide
SINGAPORE, June 24 -- Wincor Nixdorf, a global provider of innovative IT solutions to retail banks and retailers, has officially launched Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) in South Australia to support the state's goal to promote recycling and reduce littering. RVM allows for the identification, collecting, sorting and processing of used or empty bottles and cans in a convenient standalone system.
Wincor Nixdorf's Revendo 7000 and 8000 RVMs are now being used by the public at the Centro Hollywood shopping mall, which is located north of Adelaide's central business district in a fast growing residential area.
Consumers insert cans and PET bottles into the feed unit of an RVM. The container is then identified by an image camera, compacted and then sorted in an integrated container, which allows the crushed material to go straight to recycling depots. Consumers receive their cash deposit refunds, as part of the South Australian state government's container deposit legislation (CDL), by scanning a receipt issued by the RVM in an adjacent cash machine.
The CDL scheme allows South Australians to collect a 10-cent refund for each beverage container they recycle. South Australia is currently the only state with a container deposit scheme.
"CDL was introduced in 1977 in South Australia but this is the first time that RVMs have been deployed to allow automated recycling in conjunction with deposit refunds," said Andrew Phay, Vice President and Head of Retail for Wincor Nixdorf in Asia Pacific.
Statewide Recycling, a collector of 10-cent deposit containers from recycling depots throughout South Australia, has partnered with Wincor Nixdorf to launch the RVMs.
"South Australia has a very progressive attitude towards recycling and this is a clear sign that technology will play a major part by encouraging people to recycle at or around shopping malls or other retail locations," said Edward Nixon, General Manager at Statewide Recycling. "It is a lot more convenient to recycle and receive a deposit refund when you are on the way to the shops," he added.
Notes to Editors:
Wincor Nixdorf is one of the world's leading providers of innovative IT solutions to retail banks and retailers. The company is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, and is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Securities & Stock Exchange. The company has a global presence in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit http://www.wincor-nixdorf.com/
Media Contact:
Eliza Leung
Tel: +65-6740-2624
Email: eliza.leung@wincor-nixdorf.com
Source: Wincor Nixdorf
CONTACT: Eliza Leung, +65-6740-2624, eliza.leung@wincor-nixdorf.com, for
Wincor Nixdorf
Web site: http://www.wincor-nixdorf.com/
Recycling machine launched at Centro Hollywood mall, Adelaide
SINGAPORE, June 24 -- Wincor Nixdorf, a global provider of innovative IT solutions to retail banks and retailers, has officially launched Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) in South Australia to support the state's goal to promote recycling and reduce littering. RVM allows for the identification, collecting, sorting and processing of used or empty bottles and cans in a convenient standalone system.
Wincor Nixdorf's Revendo 7000 and 8000 RVMs are now being used by the public at the Centro Hollywood shopping mall, which is located north of Adelaide's central business district in a fast growing residential area.
Consumers insert cans and PET bottles into the feed unit of an RVM. The container is then identified by an image camera, compacted and then sorted in an integrated container, which allows the crushed material to go straight to recycling depots. Consumers receive their cash deposit refunds, as part of the South Australian state government's container deposit legislation (CDL), by scanning a receipt issued by the RVM in an adjacent cash machine.
The CDL scheme allows South Australians to collect a 10-cent refund for each beverage container they recycle. South Australia is currently the only state with a container deposit scheme.
"CDL was introduced in 1977 in South Australia but this is the first time that RVMs have been deployed to allow automated recycling in conjunction with deposit refunds," said Andrew Phay, Vice President and Head of Retail for Wincor Nixdorf in Asia Pacific.
Statewide Recycling, a collector of 10-cent deposit containers from recycling depots throughout South Australia, has partnered with Wincor Nixdorf to launch the RVMs.
"South Australia has a very progressive attitude towards recycling and this is a clear sign that technology will play a major part by encouraging people to recycle at or around shopping malls or other retail locations," said Edward Nixon, General Manager at Statewide Recycling. "It is a lot more convenient to recycle and receive a deposit refund when you are on the way to the shops," he added.
Notes to Editors:
Wincor Nixdorf is one of the world's leading providers of innovative IT solutions to retail banks and retailers. The company is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, and is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Securities & Stock Exchange. The company has a global presence in more than 100 countries. For more information please visit http://www.wincor-nixdorf.com/
Media Contact:
Eliza Leung
Tel: +65-6740-2624
Email: eliza.leung@wincor-nixdorf.com
Source: Wincor Nixdorf
CONTACT: Eliza Leung, +65-6740-2624, eliza.leung@wincor-nixdorf.com, for
Wincor Nixdorf
Web site: http://www.wincor-nixdorf.com/
June 23, 2010
Bitbop Mobile Entertainment Subscription Service Goes Live
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 PM
Bitbop Mobile Entertainment Subscription Service Goes Live
U.S. Debut on BlackBerry Smartphones announced at Pepcom Digital Experience! NYC 2010
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Pepcom Digital Experience 2010! -- Fox Mobile Group today announced the official U.S. launch of Bitbop (http://www.bitbop.com and m.bitbop.com), the easy-to-use wireless entertainment subscription service that allows smartphone users to view their favorite full-length television shows on demand. The service delivers extremely high-quality mobile video resolution and subscribers can choose from a selection of exciting programming from numerous top-notch content partners. The company plans to offer full-length movies later this year.
The widely-anticipated Bitbop service debuted exclusively on BlackBerry® smartphones at Pepcom's Digital Experience! New York. Bitbop's application is available on BlackBerry App World(TM) and will exclusively support BlackBerry smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Bold(TM) series, as well as the BlackBerry® Curve(TM)8900 and the BlackBerry® Tour(TM)9630 at launch. BlackBerry smartphone users can download the application to get a free trial of this exciting mobile entertainment service and subscribe to the monthly plan for $9.99, which allows for unlimited streaming and temporary downloads.
"After successfully launching the private beta less than a month ago, we are thrilled to publicly launch Bitbop first on BlackBerry smartphones," said Joe Bilman, Executive Vice President, Global Products, Fox Mobile Group. "The potential of the smartphone has barely been tapped. Our goal is to provide consumers with an exciting new digital entertainment experience on their handheld devices and what better place to start than with the original and continuously innovative smartphone."
"High level multimedia content for BlackBerry smartphones is in high demand by our users as they discover new ways to take the content they want wherever they want to go," said Tyler Lessard, Vice President, Global Alliances and Developer Relations at Research In Motion. "Bitbop's exciting mobile video platform richly enhances the wireless entertainment experience for BlackBerry users by putting premier video content right at their fingertips. "
Fox Mobile Group will introduce a number of special promotions this summer to support the launch of the Bitbop service, beginning this month with Bitbop giving away one BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700 a day for one week. Select BlackBerry smartphone users will have the opportunity to try a free full-access trial subscription. Consumers can follow Bitbop on Twitter @Bitbop to find out more information.
About Bitbop
Bitbop is a new wireless subscription service delivering on demand mobile TV directly to U.S. consumers' smartphones. The company's state-of-the-art platform puts the flexibility of a home-based media center right in the user's pocket. Bitbop's service is accessible from any 3G or wireless network and features unlimited streaming or temporary downloading of selected content from top quality partners.
About Fox Mobile Group
Fox Mobile Group (FMG) is the global leader in mobile content distribution, production and services, offering more of the benefits of mobile entertainment to consumers and business partners than anyone else. A division of News Corporation's Digital Media Group, FMG distributes and produces more mobile entertainment to more people and business partners in more ways and in more places than anyone else in the world. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany and Beverly Hills, Calif., FMG is wholly owned by News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS)(NASDAQ:NWSA).
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
Source: Fox Mobile Group
CONTACT: Paula Batson, Batson Communications, +1-917-873-8294,
batson.paula@gmail.com; or Leigh Anne Varney, Varney Business Communication,
+1-415-387-7250, la@varneybusiness.com; or Juliane Walther, Fox Mobile Group,
Global Communications, +49(0)30-69-538-120, juliane.walther@foxmobile.com
U.S. Debut on BlackBerry Smartphones announced at Pepcom Digital Experience! NYC 2010
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Pepcom Digital Experience 2010! -- Fox Mobile Group today announced the official U.S. launch of Bitbop (http://www.bitbop.com and m.bitbop.com), the easy-to-use wireless entertainment subscription service that allows smartphone users to view their favorite full-length television shows on demand. The service delivers extremely high-quality mobile video resolution and subscribers can choose from a selection of exciting programming from numerous top-notch content partners. The company plans to offer full-length movies later this year.
The widely-anticipated Bitbop service debuted exclusively on BlackBerry® smartphones at Pepcom's Digital Experience! New York. Bitbop's application is available on BlackBerry App World(TM) and will exclusively support BlackBerry smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Bold(TM) series, as well as the BlackBerry® Curve(TM)8900 and the BlackBerry® Tour(TM)9630 at launch. BlackBerry smartphone users can download the application to get a free trial of this exciting mobile entertainment service and subscribe to the monthly plan for $9.99, which allows for unlimited streaming and temporary downloads.
"After successfully launching the private beta less than a month ago, we are thrilled to publicly launch Bitbop first on BlackBerry smartphones," said Joe Bilman, Executive Vice President, Global Products, Fox Mobile Group. "The potential of the smartphone has barely been tapped. Our goal is to provide consumers with an exciting new digital entertainment experience on their handheld devices and what better place to start than with the original and continuously innovative smartphone."
"High level multimedia content for BlackBerry smartphones is in high demand by our users as they discover new ways to take the content they want wherever they want to go," said Tyler Lessard, Vice President, Global Alliances and Developer Relations at Research In Motion. "Bitbop's exciting mobile video platform richly enhances the wireless entertainment experience for BlackBerry users by putting premier video content right at their fingertips. "
Fox Mobile Group will introduce a number of special promotions this summer to support the launch of the Bitbop service, beginning this month with Bitbop giving away one BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700 a day for one week. Select BlackBerry smartphone users will have the opportunity to try a free full-access trial subscription. Consumers can follow Bitbop on Twitter @Bitbop to find out more information.
About Bitbop
Bitbop is a new wireless subscription service delivering on demand mobile TV directly to U.S. consumers' smartphones. The company's state-of-the-art platform puts the flexibility of a home-based media center right in the user's pocket. Bitbop's service is accessible from any 3G or wireless network and features unlimited streaming or temporary downloading of selected content from top quality partners.
About Fox Mobile Group
Fox Mobile Group (FMG) is the global leader in mobile content distribution, production and services, offering more of the benefits of mobile entertainment to consumers and business partners than anyone else. A division of News Corporation's Digital Media Group, FMG distributes and produces more mobile entertainment to more people and business partners in more ways and in more places than anyone else in the world. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany and Beverly Hills, Calif., FMG is wholly owned by News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS)(NASDAQ:NWSA).
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
Source: Fox Mobile Group
CONTACT: Paula Batson, Batson Communications, +1-917-873-8294,
batson.paula@gmail.com; or Leigh Anne Varney, Varney Business Communication,
+1-415-387-7250, la@varneybusiness.com; or Juliane Walther, Fox Mobile Group,
Global Communications, +49(0)30-69-538-120, juliane.walther@foxmobile.com
Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 PM
Ford Fiesta 'Unwraps' Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience
DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- -- The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will
receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of
their new car
-- A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded
combination MP3 player and USB, which provide a one-of-a kind product
"unpackaging" experience and an app that lets them stay connected with
Ford and the Fiesta community
-- Customer delivery is just one aspect of the Ford Retail Movement, a
dealer-readiness initiative that focuses on preparing the sales force,
attracting the customer and delivering the experience
When 2011 Ford Fiesta owners pick up their new car, they'll enjoy learning about it in a whole new way through the use of an interactive USB. Ford created the new delivery program for the Fiesta to make the initial owner experience as unique as the owners themselves, and is the first automaker to create such a program.
As part of the Ford Retail Movement, a dealer-readiness program, Ford has been working with targeted dealers, focusing on three key areas - preparing the sales force, engaging the customer, and creating a distinct new car delivery experience. The Fiesta delivery is designed to be particularly unique, since the approach is different than anything Ford has ever done before.
"Everything about the launch of the Fiesta has been different and the delivery experience is redefining how customers become acquainted with their new product," said Paul Anderson, Ford small car marketing manager. "The Fiesta movement started the engagement with consumers and the delivery process continues the dialogue. This makes owners a part of something special."
The Fiesta "unpackaging" experience is a new way for Ford and its dealers to interact with customers, and shows that Ford is trending towards a customer experience that does more than deliver a car - it brings the vehicle to life.
The experience kicks off with a short video featuring Fiesta Movement agents that is viewed on a kiosk located on the showroom floor. Following the video, consumers have their picture taken with their new ride, which is then uploaded to the Fiesta Community site.
On their way home, the owner plugs the preloaded USB into the Fiesta that "unwraps" the car and helps owners explore all the cool features in their new car, all in nineteen minutes of infotainment-type audio. Topics ranging from push button start, to the sound-deadening windshield glass are covered.
Once they get home, the USB goes into their home computer and downloads a Fiesta Community app, which is a place they can continue to engage with Ford, their dealer and other Fiesta enthusiasts.
Features of the Fiesta Community app include:
-- Fiestapedia: Serves as an online wiki, where owners can get tips from
other owners and contribute their own ideas, with more than fifteen
categories to choose from.
-- Photoshop: Users can retrieve their photo taken when they received
their car, and Photoshop in a background, with more than fifty to
choose from. After the photo is completed, it can easily be shared
through social media channels like Facebook.
-- Online Community: Connects owners through collaboration with Fiesta
Faction, an existing enthusiast club.
-- Dealer Store: Ties owners in with their dealer, so they can check out
their Facebook page or website, and keep up-to-date with events.
-- Podcasts: Offers a dozen podcasts with greater detail about the
features on Fiesta, such as safety and SYNC.
-- Fiesta News: Provides updated news on the world of Fiesta
-- Ford Connections: Makes it easy to connect with Ford, through
http://www.fordvehicles.com, http://www.syncmyride.com and http://www.flmowner.com.
"The Fiesta Movement has taught us that consumers want to continue the dialogue with Ford Motor Company and other Fiesta owners," said Anderson. "Fiesta continues to push the boundaries of how we launch products and how we interact with our customers."
The all-new Fiesta is on sale now and featuring an expressive design, class-leading technologies and best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg. Fiesta brings efficiency and convenience together in one package.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010, and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
Source: Ford Motor Company
CONTACT: Angie Kozleski, +1-313-323-1984, akozlesk@ford.com; Said Deep,
+1-313-594-0942, sdeep@ford.com
Web Site: http://www.ford.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107607.html
DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- -- The all-new Ford Fiesta is on its way to dealerships, and owners will
receive an experience unlike any other when they take delivery of
their new car
-- A unique delivery experience for Fiesta owners includes a preloaded
combination MP3 player and USB, which provide a one-of-a kind product
"unpackaging" experience and an app that lets them stay connected with
Ford and the Fiesta community
-- Customer delivery is just one aspect of the Ford Retail Movement, a
dealer-readiness initiative that focuses on preparing the sales force,
attracting the customer and delivering the experience
When 2011 Ford Fiesta owners pick up their new car, they'll enjoy learning about it in a whole new way through the use of an interactive USB. Ford created the new delivery program for the Fiesta to make the initial owner experience as unique as the owners themselves, and is the first automaker to create such a program.
As part of the Ford Retail Movement, a dealer-readiness program, Ford has been working with targeted dealers, focusing on three key areas - preparing the sales force, engaging the customer, and creating a distinct new car delivery experience. The Fiesta delivery is designed to be particularly unique, since the approach is different than anything Ford has ever done before.
"Everything about the launch of the Fiesta has been different and the delivery experience is redefining how customers become acquainted with their new product," said Paul Anderson, Ford small car marketing manager. "The Fiesta movement started the engagement with consumers and the delivery process continues the dialogue. This makes owners a part of something special."
The Fiesta "unpackaging" experience is a new way for Ford and its dealers to interact with customers, and shows that Ford is trending towards a customer experience that does more than deliver a car - it brings the vehicle to life.
The experience kicks off with a short video featuring Fiesta Movement agents that is viewed on a kiosk located on the showroom floor. Following the video, consumers have their picture taken with their new ride, which is then uploaded to the Fiesta Community site.
On their way home, the owner plugs the preloaded USB into the Fiesta that "unwraps" the car and helps owners explore all the cool features in their new car, all in nineteen minutes of infotainment-type audio. Topics ranging from push button start, to the sound-deadening windshield glass are covered.
Once they get home, the USB goes into their home computer and downloads a Fiesta Community app, which is a place they can continue to engage with Ford, their dealer and other Fiesta enthusiasts.
Features of the Fiesta Community app include:
-- Fiestapedia: Serves as an online wiki, where owners can get tips from
other owners and contribute their own ideas, with more than fifteen
categories to choose from.
-- Photoshop: Users can retrieve their photo taken when they received
their car, and Photoshop in a background, with more than fifty to
choose from. After the photo is completed, it can easily be shared
through social media channels like Facebook.
-- Online Community: Connects owners through collaboration with Fiesta
Faction, an existing enthusiast club.
-- Dealer Store: Ties owners in with their dealer, so they can check out
their Facebook page or website, and keep up-to-date with events.
-- Podcasts: Offers a dozen podcasts with greater detail about the
features on Fiesta, such as safety and SYNC.
-- Fiesta News: Provides updated news on the world of Fiesta
-- Ford Connections: Makes it easy to connect with Ford, through
http://www.fordvehicles.com, http://www.syncmyride.com and http://www.flmowner.com.
"The Fiesta Movement has taught us that consumers want to continue the dialogue with Ford Motor Company and other Fiesta owners," said Anderson. "Fiesta continues to push the boundaries of how we launch products and how we interact with our customers."
The all-new Fiesta is on sale now and featuring an expressive design, class-leading technologies and best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg. Fiesta brings efficiency and convenience together in one package.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010, and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
Source: Ford Motor Company
CONTACT: Angie Kozleski, +1-313-323-1984, akozlesk@ford.com; Said Deep,
+1-313-594-0942, sdeep@ford.com
Web Site: http://www.ford.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/107607.html
Ancestry.com Discovers Twilight Star Robert Pattinson's Vampire Past
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 6:07:01 PM
Ancestry.com Discovers Twilight Star Robert Pattinson's Vampire Past
Research Shows Pattinson Connected to Dracula through Prince William and Prince Harry
PROVO, Utah, June 23 -- Royalty and vampires may sound like characters from the Twilight Saga - but they're actually what you find once you bite into Robert Pattinson's past. Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource, says Pattinson - America's favorite vampire who stars as Edward Cullen in the hit Twilight Saga movie series - is related to Vlad III Dracula, the basis for the famous literary villain. The company says Pattinson and Vlad are likely related through the British royal family.
Born in Transylvania, Vlad, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a three-time ruler of Wallachia (now a region of Romania) who ruled primarily from 1456 to 1462. Vlad's nickname "the Impaler" stems from his cruel and inhumane punishments of enemies. He is commonly thought to be the inspiration for Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.
"Tracing Pattinson's family back to Vlad was difficult research, but the pieces that unraveled created the perfect accompaniment to the Twilight Saga," said Anastasia Tyler, a genealogist at Ancestry.com. "Without any myth or magic, we find royalty and vampires lurking in Pattinson's life - making his story just as supernatural as the one he's playing on screen."
Family history experts at Ancestry.com discovered that Pattinson's and Dracula's family trees connect through none other than the British royal line: Pattinson is distant cousins with Prince William and Prince Harry on their father's side, likely through the Pickering family who lived in Yorkshire, England, in the early 1500s. Vlad the Impaler is a distant uncle of Prince William and Prince Harry.
But Pattinson isn't the only Twilight personality with real-life vampire connections. Ancestry.com found that Twilight Saga author Stephenie Meyer is also a distant cousin to the British princes - linking Meyer to famed Dracula as well. Ancestry.com previously revealed other "blood curdling" connections to Dracula through the royals including former president George W. Bush and U.S. Senator John Kerry.
Other Famous Finds
The uncanny family connection that links Pattinson, the royal family, and Dracula is one of many interesting skeletons that Ancestry.com has dug up:
-- Earlier this year, Ancestry.com discovered that America's Queen of
Pop, Madonna, is related to leading talk show host and American Idol
judge Ellen DeGeneres. The two are 11th cousins.
-- In November 2009, Ancestry.com found that financier Warren Buffett and
President Obama are 7th cousins three times removed.
-- Last summer, Ancestry.com revealed that Emma Watson, who plays
Hermione in the Harry Potter movie series, is related to a
16th-century woman accused of witchcraft.
"One draw of family history is exploring family mysteries," said Tyler. "Whether family lore says you're related to celebrities, the president - even vampires - all it takes is a little digging to find out."
Ancestry.com is a partner with NBC on the new, hit television series "Who Do You Think You Are?" and provided important family history research for the show, including tracing the roots of the seven celebrities featured. The celebrities in Season 1 of "Who Do You Think You Are?" included Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Kudrow, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Emmitt Smith, Matthew Broderick and Spike Lee.
For anyone interested in discovering royals, vampires and other famous figures in their family tree, visit http://www.ancestry.com.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with more than one million paying subscribers. More than 5 billion records have been added to the site in the past 13 years. Ancestry users have created more than 17 million family trees containing over 1.7 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries, including its flagship Web site at http://www.ancestry.com/.
Source: Ancestry.com
CONTACT: Suzanne Campbell, Sr. PR Manager of Ancestry.com,
+1-801-705-7873, scampbell@ancestry.com
Web Site: http://www.ancestry.com/
Research Shows Pattinson Connected to Dracula through Prince William and Prince Harry
PROVO, Utah, June 23 -- Royalty and vampires may sound like characters from the Twilight Saga - but they're actually what you find once you bite into Robert Pattinson's past. Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource, says Pattinson - America's favorite vampire who stars as Edward Cullen in the hit Twilight Saga movie series - is related to Vlad III Dracula, the basis for the famous literary villain. The company says Pattinson and Vlad are likely related through the British royal family.
Born in Transylvania, Vlad, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a three-time ruler of Wallachia (now a region of Romania) who ruled primarily from 1456 to 1462. Vlad's nickname "the Impaler" stems from his cruel and inhumane punishments of enemies. He is commonly thought to be the inspiration for Count Dracula in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.
"Tracing Pattinson's family back to Vlad was difficult research, but the pieces that unraveled created the perfect accompaniment to the Twilight Saga," said Anastasia Tyler, a genealogist at Ancestry.com. "Without any myth or magic, we find royalty and vampires lurking in Pattinson's life - making his story just as supernatural as the one he's playing on screen."
Family history experts at Ancestry.com discovered that Pattinson's and Dracula's family trees connect through none other than the British royal line: Pattinson is distant cousins with Prince William and Prince Harry on their father's side, likely through the Pickering family who lived in Yorkshire, England, in the early 1500s. Vlad the Impaler is a distant uncle of Prince William and Prince Harry.
But Pattinson isn't the only Twilight personality with real-life vampire connections. Ancestry.com found that Twilight Saga author Stephenie Meyer is also a distant cousin to the British princes - linking Meyer to famed Dracula as well. Ancestry.com previously revealed other "blood curdling" connections to Dracula through the royals including former president George W. Bush and U.S. Senator John Kerry.
Other Famous Finds
The uncanny family connection that links Pattinson, the royal family, and Dracula is one of many interesting skeletons that Ancestry.com has dug up:
-- Earlier this year, Ancestry.com discovered that America's Queen of
Pop, Madonna, is related to leading talk show host and American Idol
judge Ellen DeGeneres. The two are 11th cousins.
-- In November 2009, Ancestry.com found that financier Warren Buffett and
President Obama are 7th cousins three times removed.
-- Last summer, Ancestry.com revealed that Emma Watson, who plays
Hermione in the Harry Potter movie series, is related to a
16th-century woman accused of witchcraft.
"One draw of family history is exploring family mysteries," said Tyler. "Whether family lore says you're related to celebrities, the president - even vampires - all it takes is a little digging to find out."
Ancestry.com is a partner with NBC on the new, hit television series "Who Do You Think You Are?" and provided important family history research for the show, including tracing the roots of the seven celebrities featured. The celebrities in Season 1 of "Who Do You Think You Are?" included Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Kudrow, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Emmitt Smith, Matthew Broderick and Spike Lee.
For anyone interested in discovering royals, vampires and other famous figures in their family tree, visit http://www.ancestry.com.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with more than one million paying subscribers. More than 5 billion records have been added to the site in the past 13 years. Ancestry users have created more than 17 million family trees containing over 1.7 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries, including its flagship Web site at http://www.ancestry.com/.
Source: Ancestry.com
CONTACT: Suzanne Campbell, Sr. PR Manager of Ancestry.com,
+1-801-705-7873, scampbell@ancestry.com
Web Site: http://www.ancestry.com/
FireScope Races Past Network Monitoring Competition with Dash...
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 6:07:01 PM
FireScope Races Past Network Monitoring Competition with Dash...
FireScope Dash delivers powerful monitoring of Environmentals-to-Applications in minutes.
SYDNEY, June 23 -- FireScope, the leading innovator of IT Service Management solutions, today announce the availability of FireScope Dash, a powerful monitoring solution that delivers more features for less cost than comparable offerings from SolarWinds, IPSwitch and others.
Offered as either a virtual or a physical appliance, FireScope Dash bypasses the traditional headaches of solution deployments by including the complete software stack pre-installed and ready to start. This design, when coupled with FireScope Dash's built-in discovery and auto-configuration, enables organisations to get to their first real-time dashboards of infrastructure status and performance in minutes.
"Dash is a disruptor for the industry," said Mark Lynd, President and COO of FireScope. "For too long they've been treading water with solutions built from legacy architectures that require too much cost and effort to configure, use and maintain, and have no way to support the recent explosion of new technologies. I hope they take a good look at Dash and realise that the bar is being set higher."
The single, integrated solution includes:
-- Discovery - The included discovery feature identifies critical
hardware, operating systems and networked applications and
automatically configures monitoring using profiles from over 1500+
commonly used assets.
-- Real-Time Monitoring - Traditional monitoring capabilities such as
SNMP, Syslog and WMI/Perfmon are just a few of FireScope Dash's
built-in set of over 20+ monitoring methodologies. Highlights of this
list include optional agents for most commonly used platforms, LDAP
connectivity, direct database querying, an Enterprise Service Bus and
more.
-- Event Analysis - All metrics are normalised and monitored in real-time
for performance thresholds, security events, error trapping and any
first indicators of potential incident. Configuration of events is
performed using plain-language selections to enable users of any
experience level to define even the most complex events.
-- Dashboards and Reporting - In addition to automatically generated
dashboards and dynamic inline reporting, FireScope Dash enables users
to create their own dashboard pages and reports, all without the need
to install additional client-side software or write code. Reports can
easily become dashboard components; no need to build the same view
twice.
-- Customisability - Users can easily extend FireScope Dash's out of the
box configuration to monitor custom applications, define events,
configure escalating notification and more - all without the need to
write code, edit files or install additional software.
Licensing
FireScope Dash is available in two form factors, with two optional extras. For smaller organisations, Dash can be downloaded as a virtual machine and monitor up to 500 assets at a price of $7,995. A physical appliance form factor is also available, with optimised hardware and the complete software stack pre-installed (Operating System and database included). Regardless of form factor, there is no cost per user, processor, interface or reports, a significant departure from traditional monitoring solution providers. The two optional extras are Virtualisation Management and Application Performance Management (APM) with User Experience Monitoring.
Extras
Virtualisation Management - FireScope Dash can be expanded to monitor the performance of an organisation's virtual environment, as well as track human or system initiated changes to that environment. Unlike the competition, who typically utilise SNMP for virtualisation monitoring, FireScope Dash utilises VMWare's API for faster, more reliable access to data.
Application Performance Management (APM) / User Experience - In addition to expanded application and management capabilities, this add-on includes the ability to simulate common tasks for web applications and email, evaluating each step for indicators of failure and performance across a wide range of metrics.
Scalability
For organisations with multiple locations or large transactional environments, FireScope Dash can be upgraded to FireScope BSM Enterprise Edition. In addition to Dash's feature set, FireScope BSM includes collaboration features and a hardware configuration optimised for the unique needs of enterprise customers. FireScope BSM also includes the ability to deploy hundreds of appliances to remote business locations that feed a complete set of data and events to a corporate master appliance, enabling a truly global view of IT Operations.
For more information about FireScope Dash including videos, screen shots and a free 10-day downloadable trial visit http://dash.firescope.com/.
About FireScope
FireScope is a leading developer of groundbreaking IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions that are revolutionising how businesses conduct IT operations. In addition to Dash, FireScope's suite of products includes three primary offerings; Business Service Management (BSM) as your dashboard for your enterprise IT strategy, a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to become your playbook for IT Operations, and Compliance as your compass for managing IT compliance. FireScope Inc. has offices in Sydney, New York, Dallas, Munich and London. To learn more about FireScope and its advanced ITSM solutions, visit http://www.firescope.com.
Source: FireScope
CONTACT: FireScope, +61299774075, pr@firescope.com
Web Site: http://www.firescope.com/
FireScope Dash delivers powerful monitoring of Environmentals-to-Applications in minutes.
SYDNEY, June 23 -- FireScope, the leading innovator of IT Service Management solutions, today announce the availability of FireScope Dash, a powerful monitoring solution that delivers more features for less cost than comparable offerings from SolarWinds, IPSwitch and others.
Offered as either a virtual or a physical appliance, FireScope Dash bypasses the traditional headaches of solution deployments by including the complete software stack pre-installed and ready to start. This design, when coupled with FireScope Dash's built-in discovery and auto-configuration, enables organisations to get to their first real-time dashboards of infrastructure status and performance in minutes.
"Dash is a disruptor for the industry," said Mark Lynd, President and COO of FireScope. "For too long they've been treading water with solutions built from legacy architectures that require too much cost and effort to configure, use and maintain, and have no way to support the recent explosion of new technologies. I hope they take a good look at Dash and realise that the bar is being set higher."
The single, integrated solution includes:
-- Discovery - The included discovery feature identifies critical
hardware, operating systems and networked applications and
automatically configures monitoring using profiles from over 1500+
commonly used assets.
-- Real-Time Monitoring - Traditional monitoring capabilities such as
SNMP, Syslog and WMI/Perfmon are just a few of FireScope Dash's
built-in set of over 20+ monitoring methodologies. Highlights of this
list include optional agents for most commonly used platforms, LDAP
connectivity, direct database querying, an Enterprise Service Bus and
more.
-- Event Analysis - All metrics are normalised and monitored in real-time
for performance thresholds, security events, error trapping and any
first indicators of potential incident. Configuration of events is
performed using plain-language selections to enable users of any
experience level to define even the most complex events.
-- Dashboards and Reporting - In addition to automatically generated
dashboards and dynamic inline reporting, FireScope Dash enables users
to create their own dashboard pages and reports, all without the need
to install additional client-side software or write code. Reports can
easily become dashboard components; no need to build the same view
twice.
-- Customisability - Users can easily extend FireScope Dash's out of the
box configuration to monitor custom applications, define events,
configure escalating notification and more - all without the need to
write code, edit files or install additional software.
Licensing
FireScope Dash is available in two form factors, with two optional extras. For smaller organisations, Dash can be downloaded as a virtual machine and monitor up to 500 assets at a price of $7,995. A physical appliance form factor is also available, with optimised hardware and the complete software stack pre-installed (Operating System and database included). Regardless of form factor, there is no cost per user, processor, interface or reports, a significant departure from traditional monitoring solution providers. The two optional extras are Virtualisation Management and Application Performance Management (APM) with User Experience Monitoring.
Extras
Virtualisation Management - FireScope Dash can be expanded to monitor the performance of an organisation's virtual environment, as well as track human or system initiated changes to that environment. Unlike the competition, who typically utilise SNMP for virtualisation monitoring, FireScope Dash utilises VMWare's API for faster, more reliable access to data.
Application Performance Management (APM) / User Experience - In addition to expanded application and management capabilities, this add-on includes the ability to simulate common tasks for web applications and email, evaluating each step for indicators of failure and performance across a wide range of metrics.
Scalability
For organisations with multiple locations or large transactional environments, FireScope Dash can be upgraded to FireScope BSM Enterprise Edition. In addition to Dash's feature set, FireScope BSM includes collaboration features and a hardware configuration optimised for the unique needs of enterprise customers. FireScope BSM also includes the ability to deploy hundreds of appliances to remote business locations that feed a complete set of data and events to a corporate master appliance, enabling a truly global view of IT Operations.
For more information about FireScope Dash including videos, screen shots and a free 10-day downloadable trial visit http://dash.firescope.com/.
About FireScope
FireScope is a leading developer of groundbreaking IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions that are revolutionising how businesses conduct IT operations. In addition to Dash, FireScope's suite of products includes three primary offerings; Business Service Management (BSM) as your dashboard for your enterprise IT strategy, a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to become your playbook for IT Operations, and Compliance as your compass for managing IT compliance. FireScope Inc. has offices in Sydney, New York, Dallas, Munich and London. To learn more about FireScope and its advanced ITSM solutions, visit http://www.firescope.com.
Source: FireScope
CONTACT: FireScope, +61299774075, pr@firescope.com
Web Site: http://www.firescope.com/
United Seating & Mobility Launches New Company Website and E-Commerce Store at www.UnitedSeating.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 4:14:01 PM
United Seating & Mobility Launches New Company Website and E-Commerce Store at http://www.UnitedSeating.com
Redesigned site aims to inform clients and their caregivers, provides link to expanded e-commerce store.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 23 -- United Seating & Mobility, the nation's largest privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier, has launched a newly redesigned website at http://www.UnitedSeating.com. The new site features in-depth information for clients and families, providing easy to follow information on today's mobility options, as well as background company information and coverage explanations for healthcare professionals and health care plan employees.
In addition, the newly expanded United Seating & Mobility e-commerce store can be reached through the main site by clicking on the 'Online Store' icon, or accessed directly at http://www.unitedseatingonline.com.
"Our goal is to help everyone through the process of making a mobility decision, from clients to those providing care and coverage," said Bob Gouy, president of United Seating & Mobility. "Our new site reflects our commitment to putting lives in motion for every audience we serve."
United Seating & Mobility's e-commerce site features a large selection of mobility equipment and accessories, ranging from manual and power wheelchairs and mobility scooters to lifts, beds, recliners, bikes, exercise equipment and many other products. The site carries items from the industry's most popular manufacturers, including Invacare, Golden Technologies, ROHO and Sunrise, among others.
"The same customer service our clients have come to expect in person can now be found online," said Gouy. "Our online store staff is ready to help with questions, payment option answers, delivery and coverage criteria information for customers in virtually every region of the country."
About United Seating & Mobility: United Seating & Mobility, based in St. Louis, MO, is recognized as a preferred provider that carries and offers a wide array of products and services such as custom wheelchairs and seating and mobility systems for children, teens, adults, and seniors who are challenged with severe trauma, disease and/or skeletal disorders. The company is considered the largest independently privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier in the country and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC).
Source: United Seating & Mobility
CONTACT: Bob Gouy of United Seating & Mobility, +1-505-338-6100
Web Site: http://www.unitedseating.com/
http://www.unitedseatingonline.com/
Redesigned site aims to inform clients and their caregivers, provides link to expanded e-commerce store.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 23 -- United Seating & Mobility, the nation's largest privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier, has launched a newly redesigned website at http://www.UnitedSeating.com. The new site features in-depth information for clients and families, providing easy to follow information on today's mobility options, as well as background company information and coverage explanations for healthcare professionals and health care plan employees.
In addition, the newly expanded United Seating & Mobility e-commerce store can be reached through the main site by clicking on the 'Online Store' icon, or accessed directly at http://www.unitedseatingonline.com.
"Our goal is to help everyone through the process of making a mobility decision, from clients to those providing care and coverage," said Bob Gouy, president of United Seating & Mobility. "Our new site reflects our commitment to putting lives in motion for every audience we serve."
United Seating & Mobility's e-commerce site features a large selection of mobility equipment and accessories, ranging from manual and power wheelchairs and mobility scooters to lifts, beds, recliners, bikes, exercise equipment and many other products. The site carries items from the industry's most popular manufacturers, including Invacare, Golden Technologies, ROHO and Sunrise, among others.
"The same customer service our clients have come to expect in person can now be found online," said Gouy. "Our online store staff is ready to help with questions, payment option answers, delivery and coverage criteria information for customers in virtually every region of the country."
About United Seating & Mobility: United Seating & Mobility, based in St. Louis, MO, is recognized as a preferred provider that carries and offers a wide array of products and services such as custom wheelchairs and seating and mobility systems for children, teens, adults, and seniors who are challenged with severe trauma, disease and/or skeletal disorders. The company is considered the largest independently privately-owned mobility and rehab equipment supplier in the country and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC).
Source: United Seating & Mobility
CONTACT: Bob Gouy of United Seating & Mobility, +1-505-338-6100
Web Site: http://www.unitedseating.com/
http://www.unitedseatingonline.com/
CTB/McGraw-Hill Releases Online Professional Development Library for Acuity Assessment
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 3:56:01 PM
CTB/McGraw-Hill Releases Online Professional Development Library for Acuity Assessment
Acuity PhD - Assessment Tools and Techniques, by Educators, for Educators
MONTEREY, Calif., June 23 -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leading provider of PreK-12 and adult education assessments, announced today the release of Acuity PhD(TM), a new on-demand professional development library to support the Company's Acuity® InFormative Assessment(TM) solution. Developed by educators, for educators, Acuity PhD is an innovative collection of online professional development courses for teachers, assessment coordinators, and administrators.
By leveraging technology to make professional learning more accessible and efficient, Acuity PhD provides a more flexible and convenient way to conduct training. Courses focus on using Acuity assessment results to deliver targeted instruction and improve student achievement. Available 24/7, Acuity PhD features engaging content, with one- to two-hour courses targeted to specific educator roles. With Acuity PhD, educators can monitor their own understanding of Acuity, and learn how to use Acuity data to accurately inform instruction and decision making.
"Acuity PhD provides educators with focused expertise to improve student achievement, by combining proven best practices with Acuity assessment results," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "The online, on-demand format is what today's busy educators need to make the most efficient use of their time, and get the best results from assessment data."
Acuity PhD is based on proven best practices from educators, with demonstrated success improving student outcomes using Acuity data. Video content is based on current industry research, and provides a clear and convenient means for educators to get answers to assessment questions immediately--anytime, anywhere.
Features of Acuity PhD include:
-- A high-quality professional development program, written by educators,
for educators
-- Engaging video and detailed tracking and performance reporting for
easy, at-a-glance, self-assessment
-- Web-based, all-inclusive site license provides unlimited,
anytime/anywhere access
-- Flexible levels of training for different roles
Demonstrations of Acuity PhD will be conducted at ISTE 2010, to be 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 Acuity
The groundbreaking Acuity InFormative Assessment solution helps teachers gauge student performance and deliver tailored instruction for every student. Used by more than 65,000 teachers and 1.5 million students nationwide, Acuity heralds a new generation of assessment, enabling educators to deliver true data-driven instruction. Acuity contains four elements of a comprehensive assessment system: ongoing skills measurement, in-depth reporting, data analysis, and resources for individual instruction and intervention. CTB/McGraw-Hill also offers comprehensive professional development, online community forums, implementation, and support services. Acuity won the CODiE award in 2009 and 2010 for Best Student Assessment Solution and is recognized by Outsell Research as a "rising star" in their 2009 K-12 Testing and Assessment Review. For more information, visit AcuityforSchool.com or call 800.538.9547 to schedule a live presentation.
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.
Media Inquiries
Brandon Engle
Communications Manager
Phone: 916.933.1291
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Source: CTB/McGraw-Hill
CONTACT: Brandon Engle, Communications Manager, +1-916-933-1291,
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Web Site: http://www.ctb.com/
Acuity PhD - Assessment Tools and Techniques, by Educators, for Educators
MONTEREY, Calif., June 23 -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leading provider of PreK-12 and adult education assessments, announced today the release of Acuity PhD(TM), a new on-demand professional development library to support the Company's Acuity® InFormative Assessment(TM) solution. Developed by educators, for educators, Acuity PhD is an innovative collection of online professional development courses for teachers, assessment coordinators, and administrators.
By leveraging technology to make professional learning more accessible and efficient, Acuity PhD provides a more flexible and convenient way to conduct training. Courses focus on using Acuity assessment results to deliver targeted instruction and improve student achievement. Available 24/7, Acuity PhD features engaging content, with one- to two-hour courses targeted to specific educator roles. With Acuity PhD, educators can monitor their own understanding of Acuity, and learn how to use Acuity data to accurately inform instruction and decision making.
"Acuity PhD provides educators with focused expertise to improve student achievement, by combining proven best practices with Acuity assessment results," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "The online, on-demand format is what today's busy educators need to make the most efficient use of their time, and get the best results from assessment data."
Acuity PhD is based on proven best practices from educators, with demonstrated success improving student outcomes using Acuity data. Video content is based on current industry research, and provides a clear and convenient means for educators to get answers to assessment questions immediately--anytime, anywhere.
Features of Acuity PhD include:
-- A high-quality professional development program, written by educators,
for educators
-- Engaging video and detailed tracking and performance reporting for
easy, at-a-glance, self-assessment
-- Web-based, all-inclusive site license provides unlimited,
anytime/anywhere access
-- Flexible levels of training for different roles
Demonstrations of Acuity PhD will be conducted at ISTE 2010, to be 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 Acuity
The groundbreaking Acuity InFormative Assessment solution helps teachers gauge student performance and deliver tailored instruction for every student. Used by more than 65,000 teachers and 1.5 million students nationwide, Acuity heralds a new generation of assessment, enabling educators to deliver true data-driven instruction. Acuity contains four elements of a comprehensive assessment system: ongoing skills measurement, in-depth reporting, data analysis, and resources for individual instruction and intervention. CTB/McGraw-Hill also offers comprehensive professional development, online community forums, implementation, and support services. Acuity won the CODiE award in 2009 and 2010 for Best Student Assessment Solution and is recognized by Outsell Research as a "rising star" in their 2009 K-12 Testing and Assessment Review. For more information, visit AcuityforSchool.com or call 800.538.9547 to schedule a live presentation.
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.
Media Inquiries
Brandon Engle
Communications Manager
Phone: 916.933.1291
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Source: CTB/McGraw-Hill
CONTACT: Brandon Engle, Communications Manager, +1-916-933-1291,
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Web Site: http://www.ctb.com/
Verizon Wireless Customers React to DROID X: Video Available
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 2:14:01 PM
Verizon Wireless Customers React to DROID X: Video Available
Broadcast-quality video featuring B-Roll of DROID
X and customer reactions to an in-store sneak peek
WHAT: of the device, which arrives on July 15.
At Verizon Wireless' Multimedia Library:
WHERE: http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
WHEN: Available now
DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web
browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; personal HD video
features; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of
memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe(R) Flash(R)
Player 10.1 ready and access to more than 65,000
applications from Android Market(TM), along with a
host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such
as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile(TM), V CAST Video, EA Need
BACKGROUND: for Speed Shift(TM) and more.
Learn more about DROID X at
http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/06/pr2010-06-22.html.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Pica
914.772.0757
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.comhttp://twitter.com/VZWNetwork
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
/PRNewswire -- June 23/
Source: Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Broadcast-quality video featuring B-Roll of DROID
X and customer reactions to an in-store sneak peek
WHAT: of the device, which arrives on July 15.
At Verizon Wireless' Multimedia Library:
WHERE: http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
WHEN: Available now
DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web
browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; personal HD video
features; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of
memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe(R) Flash(R)
Player 10.1 ready and access to more than 65,000
applications from Android Market(TM), along with a
host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such
as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile(TM), V CAST Video, EA Need
BACKGROUND: for Speed Shift(TM) and more.
Learn more about DROID X at
http://news.vzw.com/news/2010/06/pr2010-06-22.html.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Pica
914.772.0757
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.comhttp://twitter.com/VZWNetwork
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
/PRNewswire -- June 23/
Source: Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Separating 'iWants' from 'iNeeds:' MassMutual Releases New App to Teach Kids About Making Good Financial Decisions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 2:07:01 PM
Separating 'iWants' from 'iNeeds:' MassMutual Releases New App to Teach Kids About Making Good Financial Decisions
Save! The Game(TM) Leverages the Power of Interactive Learning
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 23 -- Children's habits are formed at an early age, and a 2009 study by Forbes Consulting Group for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) revealed that two-thirds of parents think financial education should start then, too. That's one of the reasons why MassMutual is now offering a free downloadable interactive game, Save! The Game, to help kids learn the value of separating wants from needs when it comes to spending.
"Interactive games can be a powerful educational platform for engaging kids on serious topics, and Save! The Game harnesses that potential to bring the concept of wants versus needs to life," said Nick Fyntrilakis, assistant vice president, corporate responsibility, MassMutual. "MassMutual is proud to offer this app as part of our longtime commitment to education, and we encourage parents to share it with their children to help teach them about the value of making good decisions about money."
Save! The Game leads players through a 3-D fantasy world where they collect virtual money while trying to avoid the iWannas - impulse items like candy, soda and toys. It currently works on iPhone(TM) and iPod touch® products and is available on the App Store(SM).
Save! The Game is a cornerstone of MassMutual's Right on the Money program, a suite of fun, online activities that teach kids the importance of saving, earning, budgeting and charitable giving. Right on the Money also includes materials to help teachers cover these topics in class.
"Our research and experience show that parents are actively looking for new ways to educate their children about the importance of properly managing their finances," said Fyntrilakis. "The Right on the Money program offers a way for kids of all ages to learn financial basics that will benefit them throughout their lifetime."
For additional tools and tips about educating kids about money management, visit http://www.massmutual.com/familyfinances.
About MassMutual
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.
MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.
CRN201205-1351000
Apple®, iPod touch®, and iTunes(TM) are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Content purchased from the iTunes Store is for personal lawful use only. Don't steal music.
Contact: Paula Tremblay, +1-413-744-0885, ptremblay@massmutual.com
Source: MassMutual Financial Group
CONTACT: Paula Tremblay, +1-413-744-0885, ptremblay@massmutual.com
Web Site: http://www.massmutual.com/
Save! The Game(TM) Leverages the Power of Interactive Learning
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 23 -- Children's habits are formed at an early age, and a 2009 study by Forbes Consulting Group for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) revealed that two-thirds of parents think financial education should start then, too. That's one of the reasons why MassMutual is now offering a free downloadable interactive game, Save! The Game, to help kids learn the value of separating wants from needs when it comes to spending.
"Interactive games can be a powerful educational platform for engaging kids on serious topics, and Save! The Game harnesses that potential to bring the concept of wants versus needs to life," said Nick Fyntrilakis, assistant vice president, corporate responsibility, MassMutual. "MassMutual is proud to offer this app as part of our longtime commitment to education, and we encourage parents to share it with their children to help teach them about the value of making good decisions about money."
Save! The Game leads players through a 3-D fantasy world where they collect virtual money while trying to avoid the iWannas - impulse items like candy, soda and toys. It currently works on iPhone(TM) and iPod touch® products and is available on the App Store(SM).
Save! The Game is a cornerstone of MassMutual's Right on the Money program, a suite of fun, online activities that teach kids the importance of saving, earning, budgeting and charitable giving. Right on the Money also includes materials to help teachers cover these topics in class.
"Our research and experience show that parents are actively looking for new ways to educate their children about the importance of properly managing their finances," said Fyntrilakis. "The Right on the Money program offers a way for kids of all ages to learn financial basics that will benefit them throughout their lifetime."
For additional tools and tips about educating kids about money management, visit http://www.massmutual.com/familyfinances.
About MassMutual
Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.
MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.
CRN201205-1351000
Apple®, iPod touch®, and iTunes(TM) are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Content purchased from the iTunes Store is for personal lawful use only. Don't steal music.
Contact: Paula Tremblay, +1-413-744-0885, ptremblay@massmutual.com
Source: MassMutual Financial Group
CONTACT: Paula Tremblay, +1-413-744-0885, ptremblay@massmutual.com
Web Site: http://www.massmutual.com/
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 1:07:01 PM
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® Presented by V CAST Video Brings Movies, Television Shows and More to DROID X
Video Capabilities of New Smartphone from Verizon Wireless Make Blockbuster a Must-Have and Must-Watch Application
NEW YORK, and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 23 -- Verizon Wireless said today it is expanding the mobile video choices for its smartphone customers with the introduction of BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video. The application will be available first for DROID X customers and will offer them access to hundreds of new releases from Blockbuster.
Built to take advantage of the video capabilities and screen size of DROID X, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand will offer customers the hottest new release movies available to download the day they become available, alongside Blu-ray and DVD releases. DROID X customers will be able to rent or buy titles to watch on their smartphones and other BLOCKBUSTER On Demand devices.
"Movies and other video content look tremendous on DROID X, which has the screen, resolution and size to make it like nothing we've ever seen before on smartphones," said John Stratton, chief marketing officer at Verizon Wireless. "Right out of the box, DROID X customers will be the first to experience the hundreds of movies that will be available through the Blockbuster app."
"We are thrilled to expand our digital presence with this new app on DROID X. With our unique multi-channel capability to offer DVDs in store, by mail and via kiosks, and with a world-class digital offering in BLOCKBUSTER On Demand that is gaining momentum, our customers have even more convenient ways to access entertainment content from Blockbuster," said Jim Keyes, chairman and chief executive officer, Blockbuster Inc. "Our customers have come to expect these types of innovations and immediate access to the latest hit movies. As the leading provider of entertainment, Blockbuster is uniquely able to offer customers access to the most popular titles where they are - through smartphones, such as DROID X, at the supermarket on their way home, in one of our neighborhood stores or through DVDs by mail - as only we can."
Getting movies and television shows from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video is simple. Located on the application tab on DROID X, customers can browse and search for movies using Verizon Wireless' leading 3G data network. Customers will be able to sign up for a Blockbuster account directly from the phone, and within minutes can be renting and buying movies. Downloading content to DROID X requires a Wi-Fi connection.
Movies cost $9.99 and up to purchase and $3.99 each to rent. In addition to watching on their DROID X, customers can watch rented or purchased movies on any Blockbuster-enabled device. Movies that are rented will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played. Purchases will be available to watch on multiple devices and screens, including compatible mobile devices and computers.
For more information about products and services from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Blockbuster
Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE:BBI.B) is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The Company provides its customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere and any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending and kiosks or digital download. With a highly recognized brand name and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multi-channel presence to further build upon its leadership position in the media entertainment industry and to best serve the two million daily global customers and more than 50 million annual global customers. The company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com; Craig Bloom, For Blockbuster,
+1-212-885-0585, Craig.Bloom@hillandknowlton.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Video Capabilities of New Smartphone from Verizon Wireless Make Blockbuster a Must-Have and Must-Watch Application
NEW YORK, and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 23 -- Verizon Wireless said today it is expanding the mobile video choices for its smartphone customers with the introduction of BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video. The application will be available first for DROID X customers and will offer them access to hundreds of new releases from Blockbuster.
Built to take advantage of the video capabilities and screen size of DROID X, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand will offer customers the hottest new release movies available to download the day they become available, alongside Blu-ray and DVD releases. DROID X customers will be able to rent or buy titles to watch on their smartphones and other BLOCKBUSTER On Demand devices.
"Movies and other video content look tremendous on DROID X, which has the screen, resolution and size to make it like nothing we've ever seen before on smartphones," said John Stratton, chief marketing officer at Verizon Wireless. "Right out of the box, DROID X customers will be the first to experience the hundreds of movies that will be available through the Blockbuster app."
"We are thrilled to expand our digital presence with this new app on DROID X. With our unique multi-channel capability to offer DVDs in store, by mail and via kiosks, and with a world-class digital offering in BLOCKBUSTER On Demand that is gaining momentum, our customers have even more convenient ways to access entertainment content from Blockbuster," said Jim Keyes, chairman and chief executive officer, Blockbuster Inc. "Our customers have come to expect these types of innovations and immediate access to the latest hit movies. As the leading provider of entertainment, Blockbuster is uniquely able to offer customers access to the most popular titles where they are - through smartphones, such as DROID X, at the supermarket on their way home, in one of our neighborhood stores or through DVDs by mail - as only we can."
Getting movies and television shows from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand presented by V CAST Video is simple. Located on the application tab on DROID X, customers can browse and search for movies using Verizon Wireless' leading 3G data network. Customers will be able to sign up for a Blockbuster account directly from the phone, and within minutes can be renting and buying movies. Downloading content to DROID X requires a Wi-Fi connection.
Movies cost $9.99 and up to purchase and $3.99 each to rent. In addition to watching on their DROID X, customers can watch rented or purchased movies on any Blockbuster-enabled device. Movies that are rented will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played. Purchases will be available to watch on multiple devices and screens, including compatible mobile devices and computers.
For more information about products and services from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Blockbuster
Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE:BBI.B) is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The Company provides its customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere and any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending and kiosks or digital download. With a highly recognized brand name and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multi-channel presence to further build upon its leadership position in the media entertainment industry and to best serve the two million daily global customers and more than 50 million annual global customers. The company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com; Craig Bloom, For Blockbuster,
+1-212-885-0585, Craig.Bloom@hillandknowlton.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Prometheus Research Signs Catalyst Acquisition Group to Exclusive European Distribution Deal for HTSQL
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 12:49:01 PM
Prometheus Research Signs Catalyst Acquisition Group to Exclusive European Distribution Deal for HTSQL
Private Equity Firm Launches New HTSQL Data Access Tool into Scandinavian Markets
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 23 -- Prometheus Research today signed a contract with Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC, offering it exclusive distribution rights in Europe for HTSQL, Prometheus Research's new database access tool.
The deal allows Catalyst, a Sussex, New Jersey-based international, private equity firm concentrating on corporate transformations, buyouts, and divestitures, to sell and distribute HTSQL throughout Europe and to its portfolio of companies, ranging from governments to technology firms. Catalyst's initial focus will be to distribute HTSQL into Scandinavian markets, where it has a strong presence in managing databases for municipal governments.
Prometheus Research's HTSQL software allows businesses and organizations to securely access and increase intelligence through dynamic, real-time, low-cost, web-based data management.
"We see Catalyst as important partner in launching our European sales and distribution for our game-changing HTSQL data access software," said Andrzej Pienczykowski, Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, Prometheus Research. "Catalyst's broad portfolio of companies and markets will be a great asset as we expand our business beyond North America."
"We are highly optimistic about selling into European Markets, starting with our support of the HTSQL product launch in Scandinavia," said Hans Amell, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst Acquisition Group. "It makes clear sense, given Catalyst's personal network with top level European and Scandinavian executive leadership, to act as the European penetration arm of the Prometheus HTSQL product."
About Catalyst Acquisition Group
Catalyst Acquisition Group, L.L.C. is an international, operationally focused, private equity firm concentrating on corporate transformations, buyouts, and divestitures, particularly where time is a factor.
Catalyst, unlike traditional limited partner-based investment funds, looks to self-finance each deal, investing its own capital, giving it an attentive focus and personal approach to investment transformation and acquisition. Catalyst prefers a long transformation or investment horizon and the flexibility and speed to take on transactions traditional firms cannot.
About Prometheus Research
Prometheus Research, New Haven, Conn., is a software development and professional services company innovating web-based tools to empower knowledge workers by making existing databases easily available on the web. Prometheus HTSQL quickly translates the language of the web (HTTP) into the language of databases (SQL), allowing businesses and organizations to securely access and increase their intelligence through dynamic, real-time, web-based database management.
Markets include research institutions, research funding organizations, governments, and global businesses. Prometheus Research Informatics, its biomedical applications and informatics services, is used by world-renowned researchers and simplifies development of custom informatics systems for secure access to rich scientific data. For more information go to http://www.prometheusresearch.com or call us at +1 (800) 693-9057. Reach us by e-mail at Lux@PrometheusResearch.com
Source: Prometheus Research
CONTACT: Bob Chew of Haig Barrett, Los Angeles , +1-310-383-0528,
bob@haigbarrett.com, for Prometheus Research
Web Site: http://www.prometheusresearch.com/
Private Equity Firm Launches New HTSQL Data Access Tool into Scandinavian Markets
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 23 -- Prometheus Research today signed a contract with Catalyst Acquisition Group LLC, offering it exclusive distribution rights in Europe for HTSQL, Prometheus Research's new database access tool.
The deal allows Catalyst, a Sussex, New Jersey-based international, private equity firm concentrating on corporate transformations, buyouts, and divestitures, to sell and distribute HTSQL throughout Europe and to its portfolio of companies, ranging from governments to technology firms. Catalyst's initial focus will be to distribute HTSQL into Scandinavian markets, where it has a strong presence in managing databases for municipal governments.
Prometheus Research's HTSQL software allows businesses and organizations to securely access and increase intelligence through dynamic, real-time, low-cost, web-based data management.
"We see Catalyst as important partner in launching our European sales and distribution for our game-changing HTSQL data access software," said Andrzej Pienczykowski, Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, Prometheus Research. "Catalyst's broad portfolio of companies and markets will be a great asset as we expand our business beyond North America."
"We are highly optimistic about selling into European Markets, starting with our support of the HTSQL product launch in Scandinavia," said Hans Amell, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst Acquisition Group. "It makes clear sense, given Catalyst's personal network with top level European and Scandinavian executive leadership, to act as the European penetration arm of the Prometheus HTSQL product."
About Catalyst Acquisition Group
Catalyst Acquisition Group, L.L.C. is an international, operationally focused, private equity firm concentrating on corporate transformations, buyouts, and divestitures, particularly where time is a factor.
Catalyst, unlike traditional limited partner-based investment funds, looks to self-finance each deal, investing its own capital, giving it an attentive focus and personal approach to investment transformation and acquisition. Catalyst prefers a long transformation or investment horizon and the flexibility and speed to take on transactions traditional firms cannot.
About Prometheus Research
Prometheus Research, New Haven, Conn., is a software development and professional services company innovating web-based tools to empower knowledge workers by making existing databases easily available on the web. Prometheus HTSQL quickly translates the language of the web (HTTP) into the language of databases (SQL), allowing businesses and organizations to securely access and increase their intelligence through dynamic, real-time, web-based database management.
Markets include research institutions, research funding organizations, governments, and global businesses. Prometheus Research Informatics, its biomedical applications and informatics services, is used by world-renowned researchers and simplifies development of custom informatics systems for secure access to rich scientific data. For more information go to http://www.prometheusresearch.com or call us at +1 (800) 693-9057. Reach us by e-mail at Lux@PrometheusResearch.com
Source: Prometheus Research
CONTACT: Bob Chew of Haig Barrett, Los Angeles , +1-310-383-0528,
bob@haigbarrett.com, for Prometheus Research
Web Site: http://www.prometheusresearch.com/
SilverFast(R) Now With Customized Canon CanoScan 9000F Version
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 12:49:01 PM
SilverFast(R) Now With Customized Canon CanoScan 9000F Version
KIEL, Germany, June 23 -- As of today LaserSoft Imaging is offering a specially adapted version of its professional scanning software, SilverFast, for Canon's new CanoScan 9000F. SilverFast guarantees a considerable increase in quality and productivity. As part of this sales launch users will receive a 25% discount off all available SilverFast versions for the Canon 9000F.
SilverFast SE already provides users with a variety of improvements for their scanners, such as the outstanding Image Auto Adjust feature, as well as the professional Dust and Scratch Removal tool iSRD®. These features can easily be adapted for the needs of each user - for B/W photos and Kodachromes - and provide convincing results. The intelligent NegaFix® feature is also available for the conversion of negative film to positives, with over 120 film profiles to choose from!
With the professional SilverFast IT8 Studio version users can also enjoy the fully automatic IT8 Calibration. Only one mouse-click is needed to ensure true and consistent colors for the Canon 9000F scanner. Also included is the award-winning SilverFast Multi-Exposure® tool, a patented LaserSoft Imaging technique designed to maximize the dynamic range of each scanner and minimize inherent image noise. SilverFast for the Canon 9000F will also considerably decrease the time required for each scan. This is possible due to the integrated support for Duo- and Multi-core processors and optimized workflows.
Until the end of August 2010, all owners of the SilverFast SE will receive a reduced upgrade price, in addition to a 25% discount off all SilverFast versions for the Canon CanoScan 9000F.
More information: http://www.silverfast.com/product/Canon/729/en.html .
About LaserSoft Imaging:
LaserSoft Imaging® was founded in spring 1986 by the physicist Karl-Heinz Zahorsky, the president of the company. SilverFast® is today regarded as the standard software for scanners and digital cameras serving both beginners and professional alike. Today, SilverFast® is bundled by manufacturers like Canon, Epson, HP, Leica, Microtek, Mediax, Pentacon (Praktica), Plustek, Quatographic, Reflecta, SAMSUNG, UMAX and others.
SilverFast® is the most successful scanning software, with 2 million copies sold worldwide.
SilverFast® was granted the EDP award for the "Best Color Management Software" in 2008.
All trademarks are the property of the respective mark holders.
US Contact for readers and press:
LaserSoft Imaging, Inc.
Boris Bischof
Director US Operations
625 Freeling Drive
Sarasota, FL 34242
Fax 941 312 0608
Internet: http://www.silverfast.com
E-Mail: sales (at) silverfast.net
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Source: LaserSoft Imaging
CONTACT: Boris Bischof of LaserSoft Imaging, Inc., +1-941-312-0690,
sales@silverfast.net
Web Site: http://www.silverfast.com/
KIEL, Germany, June 23 -- As of today LaserSoft Imaging is offering a specially adapted version of its professional scanning software, SilverFast, for Canon's new CanoScan 9000F. SilverFast guarantees a considerable increase in quality and productivity. As part of this sales launch users will receive a 25% discount off all available SilverFast versions for the Canon 9000F.
SilverFast SE already provides users with a variety of improvements for their scanners, such as the outstanding Image Auto Adjust feature, as well as the professional Dust and Scratch Removal tool iSRD®. These features can easily be adapted for the needs of each user - for B/W photos and Kodachromes - and provide convincing results. The intelligent NegaFix® feature is also available for the conversion of negative film to positives, with over 120 film profiles to choose from!
With the professional SilverFast IT8 Studio version users can also enjoy the fully automatic IT8 Calibration. Only one mouse-click is needed to ensure true and consistent colors for the Canon 9000F scanner. Also included is the award-winning SilverFast Multi-Exposure® tool, a patented LaserSoft Imaging technique designed to maximize the dynamic range of each scanner and minimize inherent image noise. SilverFast for the Canon 9000F will also considerably decrease the time required for each scan. This is possible due to the integrated support for Duo- and Multi-core processors and optimized workflows.
Until the end of August 2010, all owners of the SilverFast SE will receive a reduced upgrade price, in addition to a 25% discount off all SilverFast versions for the Canon CanoScan 9000F.
More information: http://www.silverfast.com/product/Canon/729/en.html .
About LaserSoft Imaging:
LaserSoft Imaging® was founded in spring 1986 by the physicist Karl-Heinz Zahorsky, the president of the company. SilverFast® is today regarded as the standard software for scanners and digital cameras serving both beginners and professional alike. Today, SilverFast® is bundled by manufacturers like Canon, Epson, HP, Leica, Microtek, Mediax, Pentacon (Praktica), Plustek, Quatographic, Reflecta, SAMSUNG, UMAX and others.
SilverFast® is the most successful scanning software, with 2 million copies sold worldwide.
SilverFast® was granted the EDP award for the "Best Color Management Software" in 2008.
All trademarks are the property of the respective mark holders.
US Contact for readers and press:
LaserSoft Imaging, Inc.
Boris Bischof
Director US Operations
625 Freeling Drive
Sarasota, FL 34242
Fax 941 312 0608
Internet: http://www.silverfast.com
E-Mail: sales (at) silverfast.net
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/
Source: LaserSoft Imaging
CONTACT: Boris Bischof of LaserSoft Imaging, Inc., +1-941-312-0690,
sales@silverfast.net
Web Site: http://www.silverfast.com/
July 2010: DROID X by Motorola Lands on the Nation's Largest & Most Reliable 3G Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 12:35:02 PM
July 2010: DROID X by Motorola Lands on the Nation's Largest & Most Reliable 3G Network
DROID X Delivers More Browsing, More Connectivity, Personal HD Video and Enterprise Features - All on a 4.3" Widescreen
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., June 23 -- Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID X by Motorola. DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 ready; and access to Android Market(TM), which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile(TM), V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed Shift(TM) and more.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100623/NY24969 )
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"Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network," said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today -- the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network."
Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home business added, "Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates."
DROID X gives customers a 4.3-inch high-resolution screen for viewing the latest movies and video from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video, the newest addition to the Verizon Wireless V CAST application, which also includes access to favorite TV shows. The DROID X video capabilities let customers capture spontaneous fun, combining a dual-flash, 8-megapixel camera, HD camcorder, as well as DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream and share personal HD content.
DROID X customers will also receive Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 with an over-the-air update in the latter half of the summer. With the update, the Flash Player will allow mobile users to experience hundreds of sites with rich applications and content inside the browser, including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, music, video, audio and more.
"It has been an exciting time for Android momentum and global consumer adoption since the announcement of DROID by Motorola nine months ago," said Andy Rubin, vice president of engineering for Google. "There are 160,000 new Android-powered devices activated daily and Android Market has grown to over 65,000 applications. Plus later this summer, Verizon Wireless and Motorola will update all the DROID by Motorola phones to the latest 2.2 software. For customers, this means great new features and improved browser performance. For developers, this will provide new tools such as cloud-to-device messaging and enhanced enterprise functionality."
"We are excited about full Flash support coming to the DROID X and other devices from Motorola," said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer of Adobe. "Flash Player 10.1, which is one of Adobe's most anticipated releases ever, has been redesigned from the ground up to deliver the kind of highly engaging experiences that consumers now expect from their mobile devices."
Once updated to Android 2.2, business customers will find DROID X offers the features that turn the device into a workhorse with support for both Exchange and Gmail(TM) for business. Corporate users can enjoy push delivery of e-mail; live widgets that stream messages to the home screen; filter widgets to differentiate work and home e-mail; corporate directory and Global look-up along with a unified calendar for Enterprise and sync with Google Calendar(TM). Security protocols allow remote password control and wipe via Exchange server.
Pricing and Availability
DROID X by Motorola will be available at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 15 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. In addition to subscribing to a Nationwide Talk plan or a Nationwide Talk & Text plan, customers will also need to subscribe to an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
Customers can add the optional 3G Mobile Hotspot service to their DROID X for $20 per month. The 3G Mobile Hotspot allows customers to turn the phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi devices. In addition, current Verizon Wireless customers who have contracts ending by December 31, 2010, can upgrade to any smartphone, including DROID X, without penalty.
For more information on DROID X by Motorola, go to http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/. For information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
Statistics on Android smartphone purchasing in the U.S. are according to the NPD Group's May 10, 2010 press release, "Android Shakes Up U.S. Smartphone Market."
Android Market, Android, Google, Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc.
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DROID X Delivers More Browsing, More Connectivity, Personal HD Video and Enterprise Features - All on a 4.3" Widescreen
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., June 23 -- Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless 3G network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID X by Motorola. DROID X does more with ultra high-speed Web browsing; a fast 1GHz processor; 3G Mobile HotSpot capabilities; loads of memory; intuitive social messaging; Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 ready; and access to Android Market(TM), which has more than 65,000 applications, along with a host of unique Verizon Wireless applications such as NFL Mobile, Skype mobile(TM), V CAST Video, EA Need for Speed Shift(TM) and more.
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"Nine months ago, we made a commitment to our customers to bring the openness of Android to the Verizon Wireless network," said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Since then, we have introduced the top-selling Android phone in the marketplace today -- the DROID by Motorola. DROID X takes that commitment to another level with exclusive content, faster processing speeds, and, of course, the reliability of our network."
Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices and Home business added, "Motorola designed DROID X to push the extreme limits of Android innovation, and enable you to do even more with your mobile device. We are breaking down barriers so that you can experience the Web the way it was meant to be and create, share and view content like never before, either in your hand or in your home. Enterprise users will also find DROID X appealing with features including push e-mail and live widgets for e-mail and calendar updates."
DROID X gives customers a 4.3-inch high-resolution screen for viewing the latest movies and video from BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® presented by V CAST Video, the newest addition to the Verizon Wireless V CAST application, which also includes access to favorite TV shows. The DROID X video capabilities let customers capture spontaneous fun, combining a dual-flash, 8-megapixel camera, HD camcorder, as well as DLNA and HDMI connectivity to download, stream and share personal HD content.
DROID X customers will also receive Android 2.2 and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 with an over-the-air update in the latter half of the summer. With the update, the Flash Player will allow mobile users to experience hundreds of sites with rich applications and content inside the browser, including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, music, video, audio and more.
"It has been an exciting time for Android momentum and global consumer adoption since the announcement of DROID by Motorola nine months ago," said Andy Rubin, vice president of engineering for Google. "There are 160,000 new Android-powered devices activated daily and Android Market has grown to over 65,000 applications. Plus later this summer, Verizon Wireless and Motorola will update all the DROID by Motorola phones to the latest 2.2 software. For customers, this means great new features and improved browser performance. For developers, this will provide new tools such as cloud-to-device messaging and enhanced enterprise functionality."
"We are excited about full Flash support coming to the DROID X and other devices from Motorola," said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer of Adobe. "Flash Player 10.1, which is one of Adobe's most anticipated releases ever, has been redesigned from the ground up to deliver the kind of highly engaging experiences that consumers now expect from their mobile devices."
Once updated to Android 2.2, business customers will find DROID X offers the features that turn the device into a workhorse with support for both Exchange and Gmail(TM) for business. Corporate users can enjoy push delivery of e-mail; live widgets that stream messages to the home screen; filter widgets to differentiate work and home e-mail; corporate directory and Global look-up along with a unified calendar for Enterprise and sync with Google Calendar(TM). Security protocols allow remote password control and wipe via Exchange server.
Pricing and Availability
DROID X by Motorola will be available at http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 15 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. In addition to subscribing to a Nationwide Talk plan or a Nationwide Talk & Text plan, customers will also need to subscribe to an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
Customers can add the optional 3G Mobile Hotspot service to their DROID X for $20 per month. The 3G Mobile Hotspot allows customers to turn the phone into a wireless modem for up to five compatible Wi-Fi devices. In addition, current Verizon Wireless customers who have contracts ending by December 31, 2010, can upgrade to any smartphone, including DROID X, without penalty.
For more information on DROID X by Motorola, go to http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/. For information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
Statistics on Android smartphone purchasing in the U.S. are according to the NPD Group's May 10, 2010 press release, "Android Shakes Up U.S. Smartphone Market."
Android Market, Android, Google, Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc.
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Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; Danielle McNally, Motorola, +1-312-613-7021,
danielle.mcnally@motorola.com
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4 Less Communications, Inc. Launches Discount SSL Certificate Website; Certs4Less.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
4 Less Communications, Inc. Launches Discount SSL Certificate Website; Certs4Less.com
Certs 4 Less is a newly launched company offering security products for websites and software development. The new company is announcing its new website, certs4less.com, a division of 4 Less Communications, Inc.
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 23 -- Web Services provider 4 Less Communications, Inc. has launched its new Certs4Less.com (http://www.certs4less.com/) website to offer SSL Certificates and Code Signing Certificates to businesses and organizations at discounted rates that are more than 50% less than suggested retail prices.
Online Security is Vital to Consumer Confidence
The necessity for web site operators to provide visitors with a secure means of transmitting information has never been greater. Very real threats of identity theft, "phishing sites," and other online fraud are often in the media. Website security is paramount in the minds of consumers. Although secure technology products are available, the cost of obtaining and renewing them has been prohibitively high for many businesses and organizations.
Gold Partner Experience From Day One
4 Less Communications, Inc. has provided VeriSign, RapidSSL, Thawte and GeoTrust certificates through its Hosting 4 Less website for several years. The new Certs4Less.com expands its product offerings and is dedicated exclusively to sales and renewal of SSL and Code Signing Certificates. Consequently, Certs 4 Less is already a top-tier, 'Gold Partner' with the top 4 brands in the industry. Certs 4 Less' buying power allows them to purchase certificates in bulk, and pass the savings on to its clients.
Certs 4 Less to Offer Code Signing Certificates and Trust Seals
Code Signing Certificates are utilized by software developers to assure the buyer that the programs are created and maintained by legitimate, established companies. A VeriSign Trust Seal demonstrates that the operator of a website has been independently verified by a reputable, third-party source. These tools are proven to boost consumer confidence, which translates into higher sales volumes.
Eric Holtzman, President of 4 Less Communications, Inc. had this to say about the launch of Certs4Less.com: "The launch of this new site expands on our mission to provide website owners and developers with the state-of-the-art technology necessary to protect consumers at the most competitive prices in the industry. Certs 4 Less provides the full product offerings from all the major vendors to give our customers the ability to choose the best product for their needs."
About 4 Less Communications, Inc.
In business since 1998, 4 Less Communications, Inc. offers Website and Ecommerce Hosting, Online Back-up, SSL Certificates, Code Signing, and Dial-up Internet Access through their related companies. 4 Less Communications, Inc. was founded on the concept of offering the best Internet technologies with less stress, less confusion and for less money. 4 Less Communications, Inc. maintains its own data center and is proudly operated entirely in the United States.
Contact Information:
Bill Perry
Cert 4 Less
http://www.cert4less.com
888-818-0444
Source: 4 Less Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Bill Perry, Cert 4 Less, +1-888-818-0444
Web Site: https://www.certs4less.com/
Certs 4 Less is a newly launched company offering security products for websites and software development. The new company is announcing its new website, certs4less.com, a division of 4 Less Communications, Inc.
CHATSWORTH, Calif., June 23 -- Web Services provider 4 Less Communications, Inc. has launched its new Certs4Less.com (http://www.certs4less.com/) website to offer SSL Certificates and Code Signing Certificates to businesses and organizations at discounted rates that are more than 50% less than suggested retail prices.
Online Security is Vital to Consumer Confidence
The necessity for web site operators to provide visitors with a secure means of transmitting information has never been greater. Very real threats of identity theft, "phishing sites," and other online fraud are often in the media. Website security is paramount in the minds of consumers. Although secure technology products are available, the cost of obtaining and renewing them has been prohibitively high for many businesses and organizations.
Gold Partner Experience From Day One
4 Less Communications, Inc. has provided VeriSign, RapidSSL, Thawte and GeoTrust certificates through its Hosting 4 Less website for several years. The new Certs4Less.com expands its product offerings and is dedicated exclusively to sales and renewal of SSL and Code Signing Certificates. Consequently, Certs 4 Less is already a top-tier, 'Gold Partner' with the top 4 brands in the industry. Certs 4 Less' buying power allows them to purchase certificates in bulk, and pass the savings on to its clients.
Certs 4 Less to Offer Code Signing Certificates and Trust Seals
Code Signing Certificates are utilized by software developers to assure the buyer that the programs are created and maintained by legitimate, established companies. A VeriSign Trust Seal demonstrates that the operator of a website has been independently verified by a reputable, third-party source. These tools are proven to boost consumer confidence, which translates into higher sales volumes.
Eric Holtzman, President of 4 Less Communications, Inc. had this to say about the launch of Certs4Less.com: "The launch of this new site expands on our mission to provide website owners and developers with the state-of-the-art technology necessary to protect consumers at the most competitive prices in the industry. Certs 4 Less provides the full product offerings from all the major vendors to give our customers the ability to choose the best product for their needs."
About 4 Less Communications, Inc.
In business since 1998, 4 Less Communications, Inc. offers Website and Ecommerce Hosting, Online Back-up, SSL Certificates, Code Signing, and Dial-up Internet Access through their related companies. 4 Less Communications, Inc. was founded on the concept of offering the best Internet technologies with less stress, less confusion and for less money. 4 Less Communications, Inc. maintains its own data center and is proudly operated entirely in the United States.
Contact Information:
Bill Perry
Cert 4 Less
http://www.cert4less.com
888-818-0444
Source: 4 Less Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Bill Perry, Cert 4 Less, +1-888-818-0444
Web Site: https://www.certs4less.com/
Nigeria to Lead Africa in Telecom Growth Through 2014, Pyramid Finds
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Nigeria to Lead Africa in Telecom Growth Through 2014, Pyramid Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23 -- Nigeria will reign as Africa's fastest-growing telecom market over the next five years, fueled by several new entrants, the launch of mobile value-added and broadband services, and most recently by the introduction of mobile number portability and mobile termination rate cuts that will drive even more market competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com).
Nigeria: Regulatory Reform Spurs Competition and Keeps Operators Busy delivers a full accounting of Nigeria's telecom sector, including a full breakout of network operator revenues and market share by network service type (fixed services, mobile services, and pay TV). The 28-page report provides a five-year demand forecast for telecom services in Nigeria, broken out by seven different service types, as well as a five-year forecast of mobile service uptake by technology type. It includes a detailed analysis of Nigeria's regulatory and economic environment and offers action points for network operators, vendors, and investors. Download a report excerpt here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG. Purchase the report online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRNIGERIA.htm?sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG.
"Telecom industry liberalization has pushed market penetration of telecom services in Nigeria from just 1.2% in 2002 to an estimated 48.9% at the end of 2009, thanks to the entry of new operators, the expansion of CDMA operators into mobile services, the provision of low-cost services, and the expansion of coverage to underserved areas," says Badii Kechiche, Senior Analyst at Pyramid Research and author of this report. "2010 will see the introduction of mobile number portability and mobile termination rate cuts, which we expect to improve competitiveness despite the short-term impact on interconnect revenue and subscription growth," says Kechiche.
Nigeria is one of the most competitive markets in Africa, with more than double the average number of operators than any other African country, Kechiche notes. "Operators have been investing in and upgrading their networks to meet demand, since they realize that their success will be based on a differentiated service quality, attractive services, and a good value proposition," he adds.
Nigeria: Regulatory Reform Spurs Competition and Keeps Operators Busy is part of Pyramid Research's Africa/Middle East Country Intelligence Report Series. Download an excerpt here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG. This report can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRNIGERIA.htm?sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG or by emailing us at info@pyr.com.
Press Contact:
Jennifer Baker
+1-617-871-1910
jbaker@pyr.com
Source: Pyramid Research
CONTACT: Jennifer Baker of Pyramid Research, +1-617-871-1910,
jbaker@pyr.com
Web Site: http://www.pyr.com/
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23 -- Nigeria will reign as Africa's fastest-growing telecom market over the next five years, fueled by several new entrants, the launch of mobile value-added and broadband services, and most recently by the introduction of mobile number portability and mobile termination rate cuts that will drive even more market competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (http://www.pyr.com).
Nigeria: Regulatory Reform Spurs Competition and Keeps Operators Busy delivers a full accounting of Nigeria's telecom sector, including a full breakout of network operator revenues and market share by network service type (fixed services, mobile services, and pay TV). The 28-page report provides a five-year demand forecast for telecom services in Nigeria, broken out by seven different service types, as well as a five-year forecast of mobile service uptake by technology type. It includes a detailed analysis of Nigeria's regulatory and economic environment and offers action points for network operators, vendors, and investors. Download a report excerpt here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG. Purchase the report online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRNIGERIA.htm?sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG.
"Telecom industry liberalization has pushed market penetration of telecom services in Nigeria from just 1.2% in 2002 to an estimated 48.9% at the end of 2009, thanks to the entry of new operators, the expansion of CDMA operators into mobile services, the provision of low-cost services, and the expansion of coverage to underserved areas," says Badii Kechiche, Senior Analyst at Pyramid Research and author of this report. "2010 will see the introduction of mobile number portability and mobile termination rate cuts, which we expect to improve competitiveness despite the short-term impact on interconnect revenue and subscription growth," says Kechiche.
Nigeria is one of the most competitive markets in Africa, with more than double the average number of operators than any other African country, Kechiche notes. "Operators have been investing in and upgrading their networks to meet demand, since they realize that their success will be based on a differentiated service quality, attractive services, and a good value proposition," he adds.
Nigeria: Regulatory Reform Spurs Competition and Keeps Operators Busy is part of Pyramid Research's Africa/Middle East Country Intelligence Report Series. Download an excerpt here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/downloads.htm?id&sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG. This report can be purchased online here: http://www.pyramidresearch.com/store/CIRNIGERIA.htm?sc=PRN062310_CIRNIG or by emailing us at info@pyr.com.
Press Contact:
Jennifer Baker
+1-617-871-1910
jbaker@pyr.com
Source: Pyramid Research
CONTACT: Jennifer Baker of Pyramid Research, +1-617-871-1910,
jbaker@pyr.com
Web Site: http://www.pyr.com/
Cirago Launches New USB Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR Adapters with Better Encryption, Reduced Power Consumption
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Cirago Launches New USB Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR Adapters with Better Encryption, Reduced Power Consumption
Discreet Micro Adapters Help Cut the Cord Clutter by Enabling Bluetooth Connectivity to Any USB Device
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 23 -- Cirago International, a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions, today announced the launch of an exclusive new line of micro USB Bluetooth adapters compliant with Bluetooth specification 3.0 for improved handling of encryption keys and better power consumption management. The devices, Class 2 BTA3310 with a 10-meter (33-foot) range and Class 1 BTA6310 with 100-meter (330-foot) range, are some of the first Bluetooth 3.0 compliant devices on the market.
The Cirago Micro USB Bluetooth Adapters turn any USB 2.0 port into a Bluetooth data connection with full-speed operation and full Piconet and Scatternet support. The discreet devices - about the size of a thumbnail - are RoHS compliant and provide wireless connectivity for headsets, smart phones, mice and keyboards. Both are EDR compliant for both 2Mbps and 3Mbps modulation modes.
"These advanced Bluetooth adapters can help mobile business professionals reduce cord clutter and upgrade their Bluetooth connectivity to the newest standard at an affordable price," said Patrick Lo, President of Cirago. "They're ideal for adding to a laptop, netbook or any desktop PC and their low-profile design protects them against damage from bumps when using or transporting the machine."
Both feature stable, accurate device search capabilities with simplified multi-link setup making the addition of multiple Bluetooth devices quicker and easier than ever before. The included Motorola Driver Suite makes it easy to setup virtually any PC quickly and easily for advanced Bluetooth 3.0 capability. Each adapter comes with an installation disk for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7. No additional software is required for Macintosh systems running Mac OS 10.4.7 and higher.
A member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Cirago is one of the few manufacturers to achieve certification to the official Bluetooth SIG standard. All Cirago adapters are Bluetooth SIG qualified to guarantee compliance to the latest Bluetooth standards and to ensure the highest product quality.
The Class 2 BTA3310 retails for just $29.99 MSRP, while the Class 1 BTA6310 offers ten times the range - up to 330 feet - for just $10 more at $39.99 MSRP. The devices will be available by the end of June at major electronics and consumer products retailers.
For more information about the Cirago Mini USB Bluetooth 3.0 adapters, visit http://www.cirago.com.
About Cirago International
Cirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides products with innovative technology, delivering outstanding functionality and capability. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.
Source: Cirago International
CONTACT: Heather Kelly of SS|PR, +1-719-634-8274, heather@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.cirago.com/
Discreet Micro Adapters Help Cut the Cord Clutter by Enabling Bluetooth Connectivity to Any USB Device
SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 23 -- Cirago International, a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions, today announced the launch of an exclusive new line of micro USB Bluetooth adapters compliant with Bluetooth specification 3.0 for improved handling of encryption keys and better power consumption management. The devices, Class 2 BTA3310 with a 10-meter (33-foot) range and Class 1 BTA6310 with 100-meter (330-foot) range, are some of the first Bluetooth 3.0 compliant devices on the market.
The Cirago Micro USB Bluetooth Adapters turn any USB 2.0 port into a Bluetooth data connection with full-speed operation and full Piconet and Scatternet support. The discreet devices - about the size of a thumbnail - are RoHS compliant and provide wireless connectivity for headsets, smart phones, mice and keyboards. Both are EDR compliant for both 2Mbps and 3Mbps modulation modes.
"These advanced Bluetooth adapters can help mobile business professionals reduce cord clutter and upgrade their Bluetooth connectivity to the newest standard at an affordable price," said Patrick Lo, President of Cirago. "They're ideal for adding to a laptop, netbook or any desktop PC and their low-profile design protects them against damage from bumps when using or transporting the machine."
Both feature stable, accurate device search capabilities with simplified multi-link setup making the addition of multiple Bluetooth devices quicker and easier than ever before. The included Motorola Driver Suite makes it easy to setup virtually any PC quickly and easily for advanced Bluetooth 3.0 capability. Each adapter comes with an installation disk for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7. No additional software is required for Macintosh systems running Mac OS 10.4.7 and higher.
A member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), Cirago is one of the few manufacturers to achieve certification to the official Bluetooth SIG standard. All Cirago adapters are Bluetooth SIG qualified to guarantee compliance to the latest Bluetooth standards and to ensure the highest product quality.
The Class 2 BTA3310 retails for just $29.99 MSRP, while the Class 1 BTA6310 offers ten times the range - up to 330 feet - for just $10 more at $39.99 MSRP. The devices will be available by the end of June at major electronics and consumer products retailers.
For more information about the Cirago Mini USB Bluetooth 3.0 adapters, visit http://www.cirago.com.
About Cirago International
Cirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides products with innovative technology, delivering outstanding functionality and capability. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.
Source: Cirago International
CONTACT: Heather Kelly of SS|PR, +1-719-634-8274, heather@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.cirago.com/
Fast, Free Graduation Announcements at Goennounce.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:49:01 AM
Fast, Free Graduation Announcements at Goennounce.com
New website offers online announcements
NAPLES, Fla., June 23 -- TGP Enterprises, a Florida-based, family-owned company, has launched goennounce.com, a new website offering fast, free graduation announcements for high school, college, graduate school, and even elementary and middle school.
With goennounce.com, students can create a customized ennouncement from a wide selection of templates to email to as many family and friends and he or she chooses -- all for free. It is not only fast, but also easy, convenient and fun. Ennouncements can be sent anytime before or after graduation.
"You don't have to spend hours addressing and mailing paper announcements, or going to the expense of buying postage," said Meghan Davis, goennounce.com's director of marketing communications. "It's also an environmentally responsible way to send announcements -- imagine the paper you save!"
According to Davis, once recipients receive the ennouncement, one click of the mouse takes them to an online grad page where they can send a congratulation e-card and/or a monetary gift directly to the graduate. The sender of the ennouncement will receive notification every time a card or gift is sent.
The graduate will have easy access anytime to these gifts by having the funds transferred to his or her bank account, or requesting that a gift card (which acts just like a credit card), be mailed to him or her. Both options require a small transaction fee.
Graduates can also let family and friends know how their good wishes and generosity is appreciated with a timely thank you note. The process is made easier with a simple reminder found in the graduate's "My Gifts" section of the website.
"We have a variety of e-card designs that already come with a thank you message, or you can create your own message," said Davis. "We even provide thank you e-cards that match the ennouncement you sent." Davis says keeping track of the thank you notes is easy; goennounce.com removes thank you reminders after each note is sent.
"We are all about making life simple, and with goennounce.com, there's never been an easier way to share your big news with family and friends," said Davis.
For more information, visit goennounce.com or contact Meghan Davis at Meghan@goennounce.com.
Source: TGP Enterprises
CONTACT: Beth Davis, Director of Public Relations, +1-239-949-3034,
Beth@IMAcreative.com
Web Site: http://www.goennounce.com/
New website offers online announcements
NAPLES, Fla., June 23 -- TGP Enterprises, a Florida-based, family-owned company, has launched goennounce.com, a new website offering fast, free graduation announcements for high school, college, graduate school, and even elementary and middle school.
With goennounce.com, students can create a customized ennouncement from a wide selection of templates to email to as many family and friends and he or she chooses -- all for free. It is not only fast, but also easy, convenient and fun. Ennouncements can be sent anytime before or after graduation.
"You don't have to spend hours addressing and mailing paper announcements, or going to the expense of buying postage," said Meghan Davis, goennounce.com's director of marketing communications. "It's also an environmentally responsible way to send announcements -- imagine the paper you save!"
According to Davis, once recipients receive the ennouncement, one click of the mouse takes them to an online grad page where they can send a congratulation e-card and/or a monetary gift directly to the graduate. The sender of the ennouncement will receive notification every time a card or gift is sent.
The graduate will have easy access anytime to these gifts by having the funds transferred to his or her bank account, or requesting that a gift card (which acts just like a credit card), be mailed to him or her. Both options require a small transaction fee.
Graduates can also let family and friends know how their good wishes and generosity is appreciated with a timely thank you note. The process is made easier with a simple reminder found in the graduate's "My Gifts" section of the website.
"We have a variety of e-card designs that already come with a thank you message, or you can create your own message," said Davis. "We even provide thank you e-cards that match the ennouncement you sent." Davis says keeping track of the thank you notes is easy; goennounce.com removes thank you reminders after each note is sent.
"We are all about making life simple, and with goennounce.com, there's never been an easier way to share your big news with family and friends," said Davis.
For more information, visit goennounce.com or contact Meghan Davis at Meghan@goennounce.com.
Source: TGP Enterprises
CONTACT: Beth Davis, Director of Public Relations, +1-239-949-3034,
Beth@IMAcreative.com
Web Site: http://www.goennounce.com/
Carlos Slim Health Institute and West Wireless Health Institute Partner on Wireless Health Initiatives in U.S., Mexico and Throughout Latin America
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
Carlos Slim Health Institute and West Wireless Health Institute Partner on Wireless Health Initiatives in U.S., Mexico and Throughout Latin America
Collaboration Demonstrates Huge Potential for Innovative Global Partnerships to Accelerate Wireless Health
SAN DIEGO, June 23 -- The Carlos Slim Health Institute (CSHI) and the West Wireless Health Institute (WWHI) today announced they will partner on the advancement of wireless health solutions in the U.S., Mexico and throughout Latin America. The collaboration will focus on the development of innovative technologies that will help lower health care costs and address unmet medical needs, particularly for the most at-risk populations. The partnership is the first in the world between two nonprofit health institutes that each envision a shift in the current paradigm of care by designing, developing and implementing cost-effective wireless health solutions.
The Carlos Slim Health Institute, founded in 2007 by Mr. Carlos Slim, is a nonprofit organization that invests in making health care accessible and affordable in Mexico and Latin America. Headquartered in Mexico City, it has among its main goals to demonstrate the success of innovative projects that use the latest technologies with a patient-centered approach in terms of feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness; to translate them into a public policy; and ultimately improve people's health.
"It is exciting to collaborate with the West Wireless Health Institute as they exemplify the same focus, values and commitment to help bring low cost, innovative health care solutions to people around the world as the Carlos Slim Health Institute," said Dr. Roberto Tapia, president and CEO, CSHI. "Today's announcement is the beginning of what we expect to be an extremely productive partnership, and we look forward to working closely on wireless health projects that will have an impact in Mexico and beyond."
WWHI, founded in March 2009 with a $45 million gift from the Gary and Mary West Foundation, is one of the world's first medical research organizations dedicated to lowering health care costs by innovating, validating, advocating for, investing in and commercializing wireless health solutions. The nonprofit Institute is headquartered in San Diego, California, the global hub for wireless life science research and development.
"The Carlos Slim Health Institute has established itself as one of the world's most significant organizations dedicated to improving access to quality health care, and we are proud to join forces with the mission to lower the cost of care," said Dr. Joseph Smith, chief medical and science officer, WWHI. "Together, our engineering and clinical research teams will develop and validate new solutions that showcase the tremendous potential for this emerging industry and will help address our collective goals on a global scale."
For more information about the CSHI, visit http://www.salud.carlosslim.org. For more information on WWHI, visit http://www.westwirelesshealth.org.
ABOUT THE CARLOS SLIM HEALTH INSTITUTE
The Carlos Slim Health Institute was founded in 2007 by the initiative of Mr. Carlos Slim Helu for the development and funding of programs aimed at helping to solve the principal health problems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Institute approaches this mission with an innovative, human spirit and a clear concern for the neediest populations.
The Institute's actions are based on the idea that a disruptive innovation is possible if three major shifts occur in the health system. The current medical model is curative with a focus on attention; innovation occurs when the model is preventive with a focus on promotion. Health services are hospital-based and at specific times, innovation occurs when health services become non-spatial and tackle the barriers of a hospital or a specific location, setting a continuous flow of bidirectional communication. In turn, innovation is achieved by establishing a patient-centered approach rather than around the health system. Thus, the Institute designs integrated health models in which patients are encouraged to take an active role in managing their health, and implements them in Mexico and Latin America.
The Institute also provides support to other nonprofit organizations that implement activities that are aligned with the mission and vision of the Institute, promoting people's welfare by favoring their physical health, a proper household as well as natural and community environments.
Ultimately, the Institute encourages health knowledge through grants for students and professionals, awards for leading applied-sciences researchers and institutions, and through the generation of innovative and reliable information for national decision makers. The Carlos Slim Health Institute works day after day with a single goal: help people live longer and better.
ABOUT THE WEST WIRELESS HEALTH INSTITUTE
The West Wireless Health Institute (http://www.westwirelesshealth.org) is one of the first medical research organizations in the world supporting the exploration and application of wireless technologies to advance infrastructure independent health care. Based in San Diego, California, the nonprofit Institute is fostering an unprecedented convergence of medicine, engineering, science, technology and health care economics. Its mission is to lower health care costs by accelerating the availability of wireless health solutions.
Source: West Wireless Health Institute
CONTACT: Michele B. Guthrie of West Wireless Health Institute,
+1-858-539-3500, mbguthrie@gmwhi.org
Web Site: http://www.westwirelesshealth.org/
Collaboration Demonstrates Huge Potential for Innovative Global Partnerships to Accelerate Wireless Health
SAN DIEGO, June 23 -- The Carlos Slim Health Institute (CSHI) and the West Wireless Health Institute (WWHI) today announced they will partner on the advancement of wireless health solutions in the U.S., Mexico and throughout Latin America. The collaboration will focus on the development of innovative technologies that will help lower health care costs and address unmet medical needs, particularly for the most at-risk populations. The partnership is the first in the world between two nonprofit health institutes that each envision a shift in the current paradigm of care by designing, developing and implementing cost-effective wireless health solutions.
The Carlos Slim Health Institute, founded in 2007 by Mr. Carlos Slim, is a nonprofit organization that invests in making health care accessible and affordable in Mexico and Latin America. Headquartered in Mexico City, it has among its main goals to demonstrate the success of innovative projects that use the latest technologies with a patient-centered approach in terms of feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness; to translate them into a public policy; and ultimately improve people's health.
"It is exciting to collaborate with the West Wireless Health Institute as they exemplify the same focus, values and commitment to help bring low cost, innovative health care solutions to people around the world as the Carlos Slim Health Institute," said Dr. Roberto Tapia, president and CEO, CSHI. "Today's announcement is the beginning of what we expect to be an extremely productive partnership, and we look forward to working closely on wireless health projects that will have an impact in Mexico and beyond."
WWHI, founded in March 2009 with a $45 million gift from the Gary and Mary West Foundation, is one of the world's first medical research organizations dedicated to lowering health care costs by innovating, validating, advocating for, investing in and commercializing wireless health solutions. The nonprofit Institute is headquartered in San Diego, California, the global hub for wireless life science research and development.
"The Carlos Slim Health Institute has established itself as one of the world's most significant organizations dedicated to improving access to quality health care, and we are proud to join forces with the mission to lower the cost of care," said Dr. Joseph Smith, chief medical and science officer, WWHI. "Together, our engineering and clinical research teams will develop and validate new solutions that showcase the tremendous potential for this emerging industry and will help address our collective goals on a global scale."
For more information about the CSHI, visit http://www.salud.carlosslim.org. For more information on WWHI, visit http://www.westwirelesshealth.org.
ABOUT THE CARLOS SLIM HEALTH INSTITUTE
The Carlos Slim Health Institute was founded in 2007 by the initiative of Mr. Carlos Slim Helu for the development and funding of programs aimed at helping to solve the principal health problems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Institute approaches this mission with an innovative, human spirit and a clear concern for the neediest populations.
The Institute's actions are based on the idea that a disruptive innovation is possible if three major shifts occur in the health system. The current medical model is curative with a focus on attention; innovation occurs when the model is preventive with a focus on promotion. Health services are hospital-based and at specific times, innovation occurs when health services become non-spatial and tackle the barriers of a hospital or a specific location, setting a continuous flow of bidirectional communication. In turn, innovation is achieved by establishing a patient-centered approach rather than around the health system. Thus, the Institute designs integrated health models in which patients are encouraged to take an active role in managing their health, and implements them in Mexico and Latin America.
The Institute also provides support to other nonprofit organizations that implement activities that are aligned with the mission and vision of the Institute, promoting people's welfare by favoring their physical health, a proper household as well as natural and community environments.
Ultimately, the Institute encourages health knowledge through grants for students and professionals, awards for leading applied-sciences researchers and institutions, and through the generation of innovative and reliable information for national decision makers. The Carlos Slim Health Institute works day after day with a single goal: help people live longer and better.
ABOUT THE WEST WIRELESS HEALTH INSTITUTE
The West Wireless Health Institute (http://www.westwirelesshealth.org) is one of the first medical research organizations in the world supporting the exploration and application of wireless technologies to advance infrastructure independent health care. Based in San Diego, California, the nonprofit Institute is fostering an unprecedented convergence of medicine, engineering, science, technology and health care economics. Its mission is to lower health care costs by accelerating the availability of wireless health solutions.
Source: West Wireless Health Institute
CONTACT: Michele B. Guthrie of West Wireless Health Institute,
+1-858-539-3500, mbguthrie@gmwhi.org
Web Site: http://www.westwirelesshealth.org/
Redwood Collaborative Media Introduces Software Test Professionals Association
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Redwood Collaborative Media Introduces Software Test Professionals Association
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 23 -- Redwood Collaborative Media today announced a new association for Software Test and Quality Assurance Professionals. The new association was evolved from the STP Collaborative online community which launched last year and offers members a full complement of benefits that combine traditional professional association benefits, and a new, highly interactive website at http://www.softwaretestpro.com. The new direction and benefits for Software Test Professionals Association are the result of initiatives introduced by a new management team that has vast experience managing successful associations for IT professionals.
In addition, Software Test Professionals has announced its 2010 conference, STPCon, (http://www.stpcon.com/), which will take place October 19-21 in Las Vegas, and a new vision for its flagship magazine, Software Test & Performance, now renamed Software Test and Quality Assurance. Members of the association will receive the bimonthly magazine, unlimited access to content on the website, including magazine and newsletter archives, industry reports, and collaboration and professional networking opportunities via online "crews," and discounts to conferences and training events.
The management team at Redwood leveraged the input of the community through the engagement of a strategic advisory board and a conference program board, both of which were selected from the software test community. "Since our acquisition of this company, it has been our goal to continue to expand and improve STP's online and offline offerings to create a comprehensive, member-centric, community focused on the needs of software test professionals," stated Peggy Libbey, President and CEO. "By engaging professionals to interact with one another to share their knowledge and experience, this new association will validate practices by continually challenging ideas and concepts within the industry. The ultimate result is enhanced credibility for the professionals and improved quality for organizations."
About Software Test Professionals Association
Software Test Professionals Association serves the global software testing community, providing software professionals with news and information, training, professional development and networking opportunities. Software Test Professionals Association is a Redwood Collaborative Media community. For more information, visit http://www.softwaretestpro.com/.
About Redwood Collaborative Media
Redwood Collaborative Media creates highly interactive, dynamic platforms for sharing knowledge, insights, and resources, and is dedicated to building deep relationships through its professional communities. The company's mission is to empower these communities through high quality content and information, education and training, knowledge-sharing and targeted online and face-to-face networking opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.redwoodcollaborative.com.
Source: Redwood Collaborative Media
CONTACT: Yvonne Hamilton of Redwood Collaborative Media,
+1-719-476-0782, yhamilton@redwoodco.com
Web Site: http://www.redwoodcollaborative.com/
http://www.stpcon.com/
http://www.softwaretestpro.com/
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 23 -- Redwood Collaborative Media today announced a new association for Software Test and Quality Assurance Professionals. The new association was evolved from the STP Collaborative online community which launched last year and offers members a full complement of benefits that combine traditional professional association benefits, and a new, highly interactive website at http://www.softwaretestpro.com. The new direction and benefits for Software Test Professionals Association are the result of initiatives introduced by a new management team that has vast experience managing successful associations for IT professionals.
In addition, Software Test Professionals has announced its 2010 conference, STPCon, (http://www.stpcon.com/), which will take place October 19-21 in Las Vegas, and a new vision for its flagship magazine, Software Test & Performance, now renamed Software Test and Quality Assurance. Members of the association will receive the bimonthly magazine, unlimited access to content on the website, including magazine and newsletter archives, industry reports, and collaboration and professional networking opportunities via online "crews," and discounts to conferences and training events.
The management team at Redwood leveraged the input of the community through the engagement of a strategic advisory board and a conference program board, both of which were selected from the software test community. "Since our acquisition of this company, it has been our goal to continue to expand and improve STP's online and offline offerings to create a comprehensive, member-centric, community focused on the needs of software test professionals," stated Peggy Libbey, President and CEO. "By engaging professionals to interact with one another to share their knowledge and experience, this new association will validate practices by continually challenging ideas and concepts within the industry. The ultimate result is enhanced credibility for the professionals and improved quality for organizations."
About Software Test Professionals Association
Software Test Professionals Association serves the global software testing community, providing software professionals with news and information, training, professional development and networking opportunities. Software Test Professionals Association is a Redwood Collaborative Media community. For more information, visit http://www.softwaretestpro.com/.
About Redwood Collaborative Media
Redwood Collaborative Media creates highly interactive, dynamic platforms for sharing knowledge, insights, and resources, and is dedicated to building deep relationships through its professional communities. The company's mission is to empower these communities through high quality content and information, education and training, knowledge-sharing and targeted online and face-to-face networking opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.redwoodcollaborative.com.
Source: Redwood Collaborative Media
CONTACT: Yvonne Hamilton of Redwood Collaborative Media,
+1-719-476-0782, yhamilton@redwoodco.com
Web Site: http://www.redwoodcollaborative.com/
http://www.stpcon.com/
http://www.softwaretestpro.com/
ShortForm.tv Launches, Bringing You an Endless Stream of Short Video Clips
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
ShortForm.tv Launches, Bringing You an Endless Stream of Short Video Clips
Smart Curation makes it easy to lean back and enjoy the best video clips on the web, and personal channels enable visitors to save their favorite clips in a personal playlist
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 23 -- ShortForm.tv, the website that brings you the best short video clips on the web in a continuous stream, announced today the public beta launch of its platform. ShortForm.tv makes it easy for visitors to lean back and enjoy an endless stream of short video clips that have been curated and categorized into channels, similar to the TV viewing experience. The platform launches today with a destination site, http://www.shortform.tv, and an iPad application, available in the iTunes app store.
"While the number of online video viewers continues to steadily rise, it remains time consuming for the average person to sort through the millions of videos on social sites to find the hidden gems," said Nader Ghaffari, co-founder and CEO of ShortForm.tv. "ShortForm.tv does the work for you. We find the best video clips on the web throughout the day and add them to our themed channels. If you don't like a clip, you can simply click ahead to the next one. And when you find a clip you like, you can save it to your My Channel, curating your own Channel of video clips as you go."
The best short video clips on the web are identified by ShortForm.tv's Smart Curation process, which is a mix of technology and human curation. The curation technology aggregates across a wide variety of short video sources on the Internet, including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and other social sites. It selects and categorizes the best content, new or old, based on specific qualitative and quantitative criteria defined by the curator. The site's playlist generator serves up clips visitors are most likely to enjoy from ShortForm.tv's content catalogue based on a proprietary scoring algorithm that ranks each video based on trending data and user feedback data.
Video clips are presented in channels, including Facebook Hits, HaHa Funny, So Hollywood, Feel Good, Totally Weird and Super Cute. The curator intervenes when necessary to discard videos, make sure they appear in the right channels, or insert videos manually.
Users can also set up their own My Channel, a personal channel where they can save their favorite video clips viewed on ShortForm.tv or anywhere else on the web. The My Channel video playlist can be shared publicly, making it easy for friends to enjoy the user's video picks. As more My Channels are added and become more sophisticated, users will be able to compete to have their My Channels featured on the ShortForm.tv homepage, enabling personal, curated content to reach a broader audience.
"Consumer demand for good short-form video content is rising, and consumption of online videos has become mainstream for a broad audience," said Brett Wilson, co-founder and CEO of TubeMogul, the leading video ad platform. "ShortForm.tv is positioning itself as a TV-like option for online video watching, which makes it a perfect destination for brands who are producing high-quality interstitial video advertising."
About ShortForm.tv
ShortForm.tv is an online video platform that brings you the best short video clips on the web in a continuous stream. ShortForm.tv makes it easy for visitors to lean back and enjoy an endless stream of short video clips that have been curated and categorized into channels, similar to the TV viewing experience. The company was founded in 2009 and is incubated at NetService Ventures Group in Menlo Park. ShortForm.tv is funded by NetService Ventures Group and The Individuals' Venture Fund.
Source: ShortForm.tv
CONTACT: Keith Gordon, +1-917-204-9952, keith@henrygreypr.com, for
ShortForm.tv
Web Site: http://www.shortform.tv/
Smart Curation makes it easy to lean back and enjoy the best video clips on the web, and personal channels enable visitors to save their favorite clips in a personal playlist
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 23 -- ShortForm.tv, the website that brings you the best short video clips on the web in a continuous stream, announced today the public beta launch of its platform. ShortForm.tv makes it easy for visitors to lean back and enjoy an endless stream of short video clips that have been curated and categorized into channels, similar to the TV viewing experience. The platform launches today with a destination site, http://www.shortform.tv, and an iPad application, available in the iTunes app store.
"While the number of online video viewers continues to steadily rise, it remains time consuming for the average person to sort through the millions of videos on social sites to find the hidden gems," said Nader Ghaffari, co-founder and CEO of ShortForm.tv. "ShortForm.tv does the work for you. We find the best video clips on the web throughout the day and add them to our themed channels. If you don't like a clip, you can simply click ahead to the next one. And when you find a clip you like, you can save it to your My Channel, curating your own Channel of video clips as you go."
The best short video clips on the web are identified by ShortForm.tv's Smart Curation process, which is a mix of technology and human curation. The curation technology aggregates across a wide variety of short video sources on the Internet, including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and other social sites. It selects and categorizes the best content, new or old, based on specific qualitative and quantitative criteria defined by the curator. The site's playlist generator serves up clips visitors are most likely to enjoy from ShortForm.tv's content catalogue based on a proprietary scoring algorithm that ranks each video based on trending data and user feedback data.
Video clips are presented in channels, including Facebook Hits, HaHa Funny, So Hollywood, Feel Good, Totally Weird and Super Cute. The curator intervenes when necessary to discard videos, make sure they appear in the right channels, or insert videos manually.
Users can also set up their own My Channel, a personal channel where they can save their favorite video clips viewed on ShortForm.tv or anywhere else on the web. The My Channel video playlist can be shared publicly, making it easy for friends to enjoy the user's video picks. As more My Channels are added and become more sophisticated, users will be able to compete to have their My Channels featured on the ShortForm.tv homepage, enabling personal, curated content to reach a broader audience.
"Consumer demand for good short-form video content is rising, and consumption of online videos has become mainstream for a broad audience," said Brett Wilson, co-founder and CEO of TubeMogul, the leading video ad platform. "ShortForm.tv is positioning itself as a TV-like option for online video watching, which makes it a perfect destination for brands who are producing high-quality interstitial video advertising."
About ShortForm.tv
ShortForm.tv is an online video platform that brings you the best short video clips on the web in a continuous stream. ShortForm.tv makes it easy for visitors to lean back and enjoy an endless stream of short video clips that have been curated and categorized into channels, similar to the TV viewing experience. The company was founded in 2009 and is incubated at NetService Ventures Group in Menlo Park. ShortForm.tv is funded by NetService Ventures Group and The Individuals' Venture Fund.
Source: ShortForm.tv
CONTACT: Keith Gordon, +1-917-204-9952, keith@henrygreypr.com, for
ShortForm.tv
Web Site: http://www.shortform.tv/
FireScope Races Past Network Monitoring Competition with Dash...
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
FireScope Races Past Network Monitoring Competition with Dash...
FireScope Dash delivers powerful monitoring of Environmentals-to-Applications in minutes.
DALLAS, June 23 -- FireScope, the leading innovator of IT Service Management solutions, today announce the availability of FireScope Dash, a powerful monitoring solution that delivers more features for less cost than comparable offerings from SolarWinds, IPSwitch and others.
Offered as either a virtual or physical appliance, FireScope Dash bypasses the traditional headaches of solution deployments by including the complete software stack pre-installed and ready to start. This design, when coupled with FireScope Dash's built-in discovery and auto-configuration, enables organization to get to their first real-time dashboards of infrastructure status and performance in minutes.
"Dash is a disruptor for the industry," said Mark Lynd, President and COO of FireScope. "For too long they've been treading water with solutions built from legacy architectures that require too much cost and effort to configure, use and maintain, and have no way to support the recent explosion of new technologies. I hope they take a good look at Dash and realize that the bar is being set higher."
The single, integrated solution includes:
-- Discovery - The included discovery feature identifies critical
hardware, operating systems and networked applications and
automatically configures monitoring using profiles from over 1500+
commonly used assets.
-- Real-Time Monitoring - Traditional monitoring capabilities such as
SNMP, Syslog and WMI/Perfmon are just a few of FireScope Dash's
built-in set of over 20+ monitoring methodologies. Highlights of this
list include optional agents for most commonly used platforms, LDAP
connectivity, direct database querying, an Enterprise Service Bus and
more.
-- Event Analysis - All metrics are normalized and monitored in real-time
for performance thresholds, security events, error trapping and any
first indicators of potential incident. Configuration of events is
performed using plain-language selections to enable users of any
experience level to define even the most complex events.
-- Dashboards and Reporting - In addition to automatically generated
dashboards and dynamic inline reporting, FireScope Dash enables users
to create their own dashboard pages and reports, all without the need
to install additional client-side software or write code. Also,
reports can easily become dashboard components; no need to build the
same view twice.
-- Customizability - Users can easily extend FireScope Dash's out of the
box configuration to monitor custom applications, define events,
configure escalating notification and more - all without the need to
write code, edit files or install additional software.
Licensing
FireScope Dash is offered in two form factors, with two optional extras. For smaller organizations, Dash can be deployed as a virtual machine and monitor up to 500 assets at a price of $7,995. A physical appliance form factor is also available, with optimized hardware and the complete software stack pre-installed (Operating System and database included). Regardless of form factor, there is no cost per user, processor, interface or reports, a significant departure from traditional monitoring solution providers. The two optional extras are Virtualization Management and Application Performance Management (APM) with User Experience Monitoring.
Extras
Virtualization Management - FireScope Dash can be expanded to monitor the performance of an organization's virtual environment, as well as track human or system initiated changes to that environment. Unlike the competition, who typically utilize SNMP for virtualization monitoring, FireScope Dash utilizes VMWare's API for faster, more reliable access to data.
Application Performance Management (APM) / User Experience - In addition to expanded application and management capabilities, this add-on includes the ability to simulate common tasks for web applications and email, evaluating each step for indicators of failure and performance across a wide range of metrics.
Scalability
For organizations with multiple locations or large transactional environments, FireScope Dash can be upgraded to FireScope BSM Enterprise Edition. In addition to Dash's feature set, FireScope BSM includes collaboration features and a hardware configuration optimized for the unique needs of enterprise customers. FireScope BSM also includes the ability to deploy hundreds of appliances to remote business locations that feed a complete set of data and events to a corporate master appliance, enabling a truly global view of IT Operations.
For more information about FireScope Dash including videos, screen shots and a free 10-day downloadable trial visit http://dash.firescope.com/.
About FireScope
FireScope is a leading developer of groundbreaking IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions that are revolutionizing how businesses conduct IT operations. In addition to Dash, FireScope's suite of products includes three primary offerings; Business Service Management (BSM) as your dashboard for your enterprise IT strategy, a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to become your playbook for IT Operations, and Compliance as your compass for managing IT compliance. FireScope Inc. has offices in Sydney, New York, Dallas, Munich and London. To learn more about FireScope and its advanced ITSM solutions, visit http://www.firescope.com.
Source: FireScope
CONTACT: FireScope, 1-877-780-3473, pr@firescope.com
Web Site: http://www.firescope.com/
FireScope Dash delivers powerful monitoring of Environmentals-to-Applications in minutes.
DALLAS, June 23 -- FireScope, the leading innovator of IT Service Management solutions, today announce the availability of FireScope Dash, a powerful monitoring solution that delivers more features for less cost than comparable offerings from SolarWinds, IPSwitch and others.
Offered as either a virtual or physical appliance, FireScope Dash bypasses the traditional headaches of solution deployments by including the complete software stack pre-installed and ready to start. This design, when coupled with FireScope Dash's built-in discovery and auto-configuration, enables organization to get to their first real-time dashboards of infrastructure status and performance in minutes.
"Dash is a disruptor for the industry," said Mark Lynd, President and COO of FireScope. "For too long they've been treading water with solutions built from legacy architectures that require too much cost and effort to configure, use and maintain, and have no way to support the recent explosion of new technologies. I hope they take a good look at Dash and realize that the bar is being set higher."
The single, integrated solution includes:
-- Discovery - The included discovery feature identifies critical
hardware, operating systems and networked applications and
automatically configures monitoring using profiles from over 1500+
commonly used assets.
-- Real-Time Monitoring - Traditional monitoring capabilities such as
SNMP, Syslog and WMI/Perfmon are just a few of FireScope Dash's
built-in set of over 20+ monitoring methodologies. Highlights of this
list include optional agents for most commonly used platforms, LDAP
connectivity, direct database querying, an Enterprise Service Bus and
more.
-- Event Analysis - All metrics are normalized and monitored in real-time
for performance thresholds, security events, error trapping and any
first indicators of potential incident. Configuration of events is
performed using plain-language selections to enable users of any
experience level to define even the most complex events.
-- Dashboards and Reporting - In addition to automatically generated
dashboards and dynamic inline reporting, FireScope Dash enables users
to create their own dashboard pages and reports, all without the need
to install additional client-side software or write code. Also,
reports can easily become dashboard components; no need to build the
same view twice.
-- Customizability - Users can easily extend FireScope Dash's out of the
box configuration to monitor custom applications, define events,
configure escalating notification and more - all without the need to
write code, edit files or install additional software.
Licensing
FireScope Dash is offered in two form factors, with two optional extras. For smaller organizations, Dash can be deployed as a virtual machine and monitor up to 500 assets at a price of $7,995. A physical appliance form factor is also available, with optimized hardware and the complete software stack pre-installed (Operating System and database included). Regardless of form factor, there is no cost per user, processor, interface or reports, a significant departure from traditional monitoring solution providers. The two optional extras are Virtualization Management and Application Performance Management (APM) with User Experience Monitoring.
Extras
Virtualization Management - FireScope Dash can be expanded to monitor the performance of an organization's virtual environment, as well as track human or system initiated changes to that environment. Unlike the competition, who typically utilize SNMP for virtualization monitoring, FireScope Dash utilizes VMWare's API for faster, more reliable access to data.
Application Performance Management (APM) / User Experience - In addition to expanded application and management capabilities, this add-on includes the ability to simulate common tasks for web applications and email, evaluating each step for indicators of failure and performance across a wide range of metrics.
Scalability
For organizations with multiple locations or large transactional environments, FireScope Dash can be upgraded to FireScope BSM Enterprise Edition. In addition to Dash's feature set, FireScope BSM includes collaboration features and a hardware configuration optimized for the unique needs of enterprise customers. FireScope BSM also includes the ability to deploy hundreds of appliances to remote business locations that feed a complete set of data and events to a corporate master appliance, enabling a truly global view of IT Operations.
For more information about FireScope Dash including videos, screen shots and a free 10-day downloadable trial visit http://dash.firescope.com/.
About FireScope
FireScope is a leading developer of groundbreaking IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions that are revolutionizing how businesses conduct IT operations. In addition to Dash, FireScope's suite of products includes three primary offerings; Business Service Management (BSM) as your dashboard for your enterprise IT strategy, a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to become your playbook for IT Operations, and Compliance as your compass for managing IT compliance. FireScope Inc. has offices in Sydney, New York, Dallas, Munich and London. To learn more about FireScope and its advanced ITSM solutions, visit http://www.firescope.com.
Source: FireScope
CONTACT: FireScope, 1-877-780-3473, pr@firescope.com
Web Site: http://www.firescope.com/
My Mobile Watchdog(R) Child Mobile Phone Monitoring Service Adds Browser and Application Blocking
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
My Mobile Watchdog(R) Child Mobile Phone Monitoring Service Adds Browser and Application Blocking
eAgency Gives Parents the Ability to Block Applications on Their Children's Phones
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 23 -- eAgency Mobile Solutions, developer of the My Mobile Watchdog® child safety service, today announced the availability of Application and Browser Blocking, a powerful new feature for the service. Application and Browser Blocking, a free and automatic enhancement for new and existing My Mobile Watchdog users, enables parents to reliably control their child's use of applications and Web sites from their wireless device--including social networking options such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and instant messaging applications.
Application and Browser Blocking is currently available for selected smartphones running My Mobile Watchdog. Parents are able to use their PC to block or unblock any application or Web browser installed on their child's device in real time, as often as they wish. The parental Web interface is password protected to ensure that moms and dads maintain total control.
"Given the proliferation of mobile applications today, the need for parental supervision is increasingly important," said Robert Lotter, CEO of eAgency Mobile Solutions. "Kids consider their phones to be a 24/7 link to friends and the outside world...so it's understandable that so many parents have asked for this feature."
My Mobile Watchdog's Application and Browser Blocking feature can be set to allow use of the Internet, an application, or any combination of browser and applications, for a pre-set period of time. The feature is effective for controlling Web- and device-based games, location-based applications, e-commerce sites, or Websites in general. Using their My Mobile Watchdog Web Dashboard, parents can quickly see which applications and/or Web browsers are currently allowed or blocked, making access management easy.
Application and Browser Blocking is immediately available to all My Mobile Watchdog subscribers. eAgency plans to extend the Application to Android mobile devices and iPhones in the future.
For more about information about Application and Browser Blocking for My Mobile Watchdog, visit http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com/features.shtml.
About eAgency:
Established in 2000 in Newport Beach, California, eAgency develops mobile applications that bring the power of the Web to mobile phones, transforming traditional cell phones into smart phones. These applications include security solutions spanning child protection to Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and business solutions from CRM/SFA to lead routing and tracking. Each hosted Web application seamlessly interacts with the mobile device, downloads over-the-air and is natively integrated into the phone. As a result, families and businesses of any size can deploy cost-effective mobile solutions that improve productivity, enhance relation. My Mobile Watchdog and Nice Office are the products of eAgency, Inc., led by CEO and inventor Robert Lotter. To learn more about My Mobile Watchdog visit http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com, find us at Facebook.com/mymobilewatchdog or follow us on Twitter @mmwatchdog. For more about Nice Office, go to http://www.niceoffice.com.
Source: eAgency Mobile Solutions
CONTACT: Steve Simon of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9347, ssimon@sspr.com, for
eAgency Mobile Solutions
Web Site: http://www.eagency.com/
eAgency Gives Parents the Ability to Block Applications on Their Children's Phones
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., June 23 -- eAgency Mobile Solutions, developer of the My Mobile Watchdog® child safety service, today announced the availability of Application and Browser Blocking, a powerful new feature for the service. Application and Browser Blocking, a free and automatic enhancement for new and existing My Mobile Watchdog users, enables parents to reliably control their child's use of applications and Web sites from their wireless device--including social networking options such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and instant messaging applications.
Application and Browser Blocking is currently available for selected smartphones running My Mobile Watchdog. Parents are able to use their PC to block or unblock any application or Web browser installed on their child's device in real time, as often as they wish. The parental Web interface is password protected to ensure that moms and dads maintain total control.
"Given the proliferation of mobile applications today, the need for parental supervision is increasingly important," said Robert Lotter, CEO of eAgency Mobile Solutions. "Kids consider their phones to be a 24/7 link to friends and the outside world...so it's understandable that so many parents have asked for this feature."
My Mobile Watchdog's Application and Browser Blocking feature can be set to allow use of the Internet, an application, or any combination of browser and applications, for a pre-set period of time. The feature is effective for controlling Web- and device-based games, location-based applications, e-commerce sites, or Websites in general. Using their My Mobile Watchdog Web Dashboard, parents can quickly see which applications and/or Web browsers are currently allowed or blocked, making access management easy.
Application and Browser Blocking is immediately available to all My Mobile Watchdog subscribers. eAgency plans to extend the Application to Android mobile devices and iPhones in the future.
For more about information about Application and Browser Blocking for My Mobile Watchdog, visit http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com/features.shtml.
About eAgency:
Established in 2000 in Newport Beach, California, eAgency develops mobile applications that bring the power of the Web to mobile phones, transforming traditional cell phones into smart phones. These applications include security solutions spanning child protection to Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and business solutions from CRM/SFA to lead routing and tracking. Each hosted Web application seamlessly interacts with the mobile device, downloads over-the-air and is natively integrated into the phone. As a result, families and businesses of any size can deploy cost-effective mobile solutions that improve productivity, enhance relation. My Mobile Watchdog and Nice Office are the products of eAgency, Inc., led by CEO and inventor Robert Lotter. To learn more about My Mobile Watchdog visit http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com, find us at Facebook.com/mymobilewatchdog or follow us on Twitter @mmwatchdog. For more about Nice Office, go to http://www.niceoffice.com.
Source: eAgency Mobile Solutions
CONTACT: Steve Simon of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9347, ssimon@sspr.com, for
eAgency Mobile Solutions
Web Site: http://www.eagency.com/
Dot TK Announces Free Domain Name Registrations Through Hosting Providers, ISPs and Others
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:00:02 AM
Dot TK Announces Free Domain Name Registrations Through Hosting Providers, ISPs and Others
BRUSSELS, June 23 -- At the annual European meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the registry of .TK internet domain names, Dot TK, announced today the availability of free domain name registrations through hosting providers, internet service providers and others.
Dot TK's new service, DomainShare, is available for everyone to provide free domain name registrations to others. Dot TK expects that this service will be mostly used by hosting providers and internet service providers that, until now, had to pay for domain names with registries or registrars.
The revenue for these companies are 99% related to server uptime, internet bandwidth and computer storage. "The time that hosting providers made money on domain names is over," says Joost Zuurbier, managing director of Dot TK. "The profit margins of domain names are so low that hosting providers currently see domain sales as a lead generation tool. We will help these companies increase the number of hosting customers by providing .TK domains for free."
Dot TK is the only top level domain registry that offers free domain name registrations. Since 2001 Dot TK has offered free domains on its website - but from today, also through other companies such as hosting providers and ISP's. "This is an incredible change for the hosting community," Zuurbier continues. "Today we have launched a service that makes adding a new domain name as easy as adding a new email address. We are expecting an enormous increase in the number of new domain name registrations. Our systems are ready for it!"
While the internet community at the ICANN meeting in Brussels is discussing the legal aspects of the new top level domain application program allowing businesses and communities to start using their own TLD extension, Dot TK believes that domain names are becoming more and more of a commodity and that it is time to provide free domain name registrations for everyone.
Dot TK is not only providing free domain name registrations but also when a domain is not used or expired, an advertising page is shown. Each view or click on these ad pages will automatically result in revenue for the DomainShare partner and for Dot TK.
Dot TK DomainShare will work with most standard hosting panels and provisioning platforms in the market. On top of that an open API and different registration modules in various languages are available for custom integration. More information can be found at http://domainshare.tk/
To prevent domain hijacking, abuse and misuse, domain names registered under the DomainShare program are not legally owned by the registrant, but are licensed under the Dot TK Free Domain User Agreement. This basically means that the registrant of the domain can use the domain as long as he wants, unless the domain name is abused. Domain names that are registered under the DomainShare program cannot be sold or transferred.
Dot TK is a joint venture of the Government of Tokelau, its communication company Teletok and BV Dot TK, a privately held company. Dot TK has offices in the Netherlands, London and Isle of Man. More information about Dot TK can be found at http://www.dot.tk/
ICANN is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation which mission is to coordinate, at the overall level, the global Internet's systems of unique identifiers, and in particular to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems such as DNS.
Dot TK - Renaming The Internet
Press contacts: Marcel Trik
marcel@dot.tk
Source: Dot TK
CONTACT: Marcel Trik of Dot TK, +31-20-5315726, marcel@dot.tk
Web Site: http://www.dot.tk/
BRUSSELS, June 23 -- At the annual European meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the registry of .TK internet domain names, Dot TK, announced today the availability of free domain name registrations through hosting providers, internet service providers and others.
Dot TK's new service, DomainShare, is available for everyone to provide free domain name registrations to others. Dot TK expects that this service will be mostly used by hosting providers and internet service providers that, until now, had to pay for domain names with registries or registrars.
The revenue for these companies are 99% related to server uptime, internet bandwidth and computer storage. "The time that hosting providers made money on domain names is over," says Joost Zuurbier, managing director of Dot TK. "The profit margins of domain names are so low that hosting providers currently see domain sales as a lead generation tool. We will help these companies increase the number of hosting customers by providing .TK domains for free."
Dot TK is the only top level domain registry that offers free domain name registrations. Since 2001 Dot TK has offered free domains on its website - but from today, also through other companies such as hosting providers and ISP's. "This is an incredible change for the hosting community," Zuurbier continues. "Today we have launched a service that makes adding a new domain name as easy as adding a new email address. We are expecting an enormous increase in the number of new domain name registrations. Our systems are ready for it!"
While the internet community at the ICANN meeting in Brussels is discussing the legal aspects of the new top level domain application program allowing businesses and communities to start using their own TLD extension, Dot TK believes that domain names are becoming more and more of a commodity and that it is time to provide free domain name registrations for everyone.
Dot TK is not only providing free domain name registrations but also when a domain is not used or expired, an advertising page is shown. Each view or click on these ad pages will automatically result in revenue for the DomainShare partner and for Dot TK.
Dot TK DomainShare will work with most standard hosting panels and provisioning platforms in the market. On top of that an open API and different registration modules in various languages are available for custom integration. More information can be found at http://domainshare.tk/
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The Allegheny County Airport Authority & Grant Oliver Launches Mobile Website for Pittsburgh International Airport
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2010 at 9:56:01 AM
The Allegheny County Airport Authority & Grant Oliver Launches Mobile Website for Pittsburgh International Airport
PITTSBURGH, June 23 -- The Allegheny County Airport & Grant Oliver Corporation launched a new mobile website flypittsburgh.mobi for air travelers who are looking for timely information for Pittsburgh International Airport: arriving and departing flights, parking, travel alerts, and promotions. The site works on any mobile phone with Internet access. Register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100623/NE25435 )
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100623/NE25435 )
Dave Paga, General Manager for Grant Oliver said, "As more and more people are using their phones to get information, we thought it was important to offer a new service that allows them to check on their flight information, as well as to get access to current information on the parking availability at the airport. Now customers can be anywhere and get the information they need. We are looking forward to growing this service to include more features and stay tuned for unique promotions."
Already the mobile site is getting positive feedback from regional customers:
"This is really a great tool." - Sam R, Pittsburgh
"I am going on a trip next week and will certainly use this." - Bill H, Pittsburgh
"Great job, Pittsburgh is doing a great job staying in front of the curve." - Susan P, Cleveland
"I really like the Alerts, I bookmarked it on my phone." - Ann, Cranberry
Visit flypittsburgh.mobi between June 23, 2010 and August 31, 2010, and register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100623/NE25435
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100623/NE25435
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Grant Oliver
CONTACT: Taylor Abbett for Grant Oliver, +1-412-281-1442,
taylor@tailoredmarketing.com
Web Site: http://flypittsburgh.mobi/
PITTSBURGH, June 23 -- The Allegheny County Airport & Grant Oliver Corporation launched a new mobile website flypittsburgh.mobi for air travelers who are looking for timely information for Pittsburgh International Airport: arriving and departing flights, parking, travel alerts, and promotions. The site works on any mobile phone with Internet access. Register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100623/NE25435 )
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100623/NE25435 )
Dave Paga, General Manager for Grant Oliver said, "As more and more people are using their phones to get information, we thought it was important to offer a new service that allows them to check on their flight information, as well as to get access to current information on the parking availability at the airport. Now customers can be anywhere and get the information they need. We are looking forward to growing this service to include more features and stay tuned for unique promotions."
Already the mobile site is getting positive feedback from regional customers:
"This is really a great tool." - Sam R, Pittsburgh
"I am going on a trip next week and will certainly use this." - Bill H, Pittsburgh
"Great job, Pittsburgh is doing a great job staying in front of the curve." - Susan P, Cleveland
"I really like the Alerts, I bookmarked it on my phone." - Ann, Cranberry
Visit flypittsburgh.mobi between June 23, 2010 and August 31, 2010, and register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100623/NE25435
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100623/NE25435
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Grant Oliver
CONTACT: Taylor Abbett for Grant Oliver, +1-412-281-1442,
taylor@tailoredmarketing.com
Web Site: http://flypittsburgh.mobi/