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June 3, 2010
Tabula to Demonstrate the ABAX 40nm, 48-Channel, Multi-protocol 6.5Gbps SERDES at DAC 2010
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 3, 2010 at 5:07:01 AM
Tabula to Demonstrate the ABAX 40nm, 48-Channel, Multi-protocol 6.5Gbps SERDES at DAC 2010
Analog Bits to Host Tabula ABAX 3PLD Demo at TSMC Booth #294
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3 -- Tabula, Inc., a privately held fabless semiconductor company and developer of the ABAX family of 3-D Programmable Logic Devices (3PLDs), will be demonstrating its 40nm ABAX product family at the Design Automation Conference held June 13-18th in Anaheim, California at the TSMC Booth #294. Tabula will exhibit with its IP partner, Analog Bits, Inc., the global market leader in providing customized transistor level IP components for CMOS logic processes and who developed the PMA portion of the physical layer SERDES, PLLs, DLLs, and I/Os embedded in ABAX.
At the TSMC booth #294 Tabula will demonstrate:
-- ABAX 48 SERDES channels on chip
-- Each SERDES can run at 6.5Gbps and supports multiple protocols
Companies designing and manufacturing communications infrastructure, industrial, medical, test, and military/aerospace applications will not want to miss the opportunity to see Tabula's recently announced ABAX 3PLDs product family. Based on the company's groundbreaking Spacetime 3-Dimensional programmable logic architecture, ABAX delivers a logic platform that blends the programmability and fast time-to-market of FPGAs with the performance and volume price points traditionally associated with ASICs and ASSPs.
To schedule a meeting with the Tabula sales and marketing team, please register today: https://www.tabula.com/support/dac_register.php
"Leveraging our innovative Spacetime 3D architecture, the ABAX 3PLD products deliver unprecedented price/ performance for programmable logic," said Alain Bismuth, VP of Marketing at Tabula. "Deployed on TSMC 40nm process, the family offers a very rich set of features and we look forward to demonstrating our robust 48-channel, multi-protocol 6.5Gbps SERDES at DAC 2010."
The silicon IP developed by Analog Bits and implemented in the ABAX 3PLD demo includes 68 programmable PLLs operating in excess of 1.8 GHz, 48 lanes of 6.5Gbps SERDES physical layer capable of supporting multiple standards (Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express, SATA, XAUI and other CDR protocols) and programmable I/Os and DLLs capable of supporting DDR-2 and DDR-3-compatible memory interfaces. Each of these physical layers have been thoroughly tested and qualified as compatible with TSMC's 40nm manufacturing process.
"At Analog Bits our core business value and focus is to be a trusted partner for our clients designing in leading edge process technologies such as TSMC 40nm," says Mahesh Tirupattur, Executive VP, Analog Bits. "We are pleased to enable Tabula's breakthrough ABAX 3PLD devices to communicate with the external world with our highly reliable and differentiated connectivity and clocking IP solution."
About Analog Bits
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Analog Bits, Inc. specializes in designing transistor level IP components fully customized for easy and reliable integration into digital chips. Products include precision clocking IP macros such as PLLs, DLLs, and programmable interconnect solutions such as multi-protocol SERDES/PMA, programmable I/Os and specialized memories such as high-speed SRAMs, T-CAMs. With over billions of IPs in silicon from 0.35-um to 32/28-nm processes, Analog Bits is the world's premier custom IP supplier with a flawless track record of "first time working silicon" at merchant foundries and prestigious IDMs.
About Tabula
Tabula is a privately held fabless semiconductor company developing 3-D Programmable Logic Devices. Its ABAX family of 3PLDs, based on Tabula's patented Spacetime architecture, sets new density, performance, and affordability benchmarks for programmable logic, memory, and signal processing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Tabula has assembled a leadership team consisting of industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs. The company is backed by top-tier investors with a long-term view toward enduring market leadership. Tabula, the Tabula logo, ABAX, the ABAX logo, Spacetime, the Spacetime logo, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Tabula in the United States and other countries.
Source: Tabula, Inc.
CONTACT: Tom Krause, or Sabrina Joseph, both Managing Partners of
Morphoses Public Relations & Marketing Firm, +1-408-236-7373,
tabulapr@morphoses.com, for Tabula, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tabula.com/
Analog Bits to Host Tabula ABAX 3PLD Demo at TSMC Booth #294
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3 -- Tabula, Inc., a privately held fabless semiconductor company and developer of the ABAX family of 3-D Programmable Logic Devices (3PLDs), will be demonstrating its 40nm ABAX product family at the Design Automation Conference held June 13-18th in Anaheim, California at the TSMC Booth #294. Tabula will exhibit with its IP partner, Analog Bits, Inc., the global market leader in providing customized transistor level IP components for CMOS logic processes and who developed the PMA portion of the physical layer SERDES, PLLs, DLLs, and I/Os embedded in ABAX.
At the TSMC booth #294 Tabula will demonstrate:
-- ABAX 48 SERDES channels on chip
-- Each SERDES can run at 6.5Gbps and supports multiple protocols
Companies designing and manufacturing communications infrastructure, industrial, medical, test, and military/aerospace applications will not want to miss the opportunity to see Tabula's recently announced ABAX 3PLDs product family. Based on the company's groundbreaking Spacetime 3-Dimensional programmable logic architecture, ABAX delivers a logic platform that blends the programmability and fast time-to-market of FPGAs with the performance and volume price points traditionally associated with ASICs and ASSPs.
To schedule a meeting with the Tabula sales and marketing team, please register today: https://www.tabula.com/support/dac_register.php
"Leveraging our innovative Spacetime 3D architecture, the ABAX 3PLD products deliver unprecedented price/ performance for programmable logic," said Alain Bismuth, VP of Marketing at Tabula. "Deployed on TSMC 40nm process, the family offers a very rich set of features and we look forward to demonstrating our robust 48-channel, multi-protocol 6.5Gbps SERDES at DAC 2010."
The silicon IP developed by Analog Bits and implemented in the ABAX 3PLD demo includes 68 programmable PLLs operating in excess of 1.8 GHz, 48 lanes of 6.5Gbps SERDES physical layer capable of supporting multiple standards (Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express, SATA, XAUI and other CDR protocols) and programmable I/Os and DLLs capable of supporting DDR-2 and DDR-3-compatible memory interfaces. Each of these physical layers have been thoroughly tested and qualified as compatible with TSMC's 40nm manufacturing process.
"At Analog Bits our core business value and focus is to be a trusted partner for our clients designing in leading edge process technologies such as TSMC 40nm," says Mahesh Tirupattur, Executive VP, Analog Bits. "We are pleased to enable Tabula's breakthrough ABAX 3PLD devices to communicate with the external world with our highly reliable and differentiated connectivity and clocking IP solution."
About Analog Bits
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Analog Bits, Inc. specializes in designing transistor level IP components fully customized for easy and reliable integration into digital chips. Products include precision clocking IP macros such as PLLs, DLLs, and programmable interconnect solutions such as multi-protocol SERDES/PMA, programmable I/Os and specialized memories such as high-speed SRAMs, T-CAMs. With over billions of IPs in silicon from 0.35-um to 32/28-nm processes, Analog Bits is the world's premier custom IP supplier with a flawless track record of "first time working silicon" at merchant foundries and prestigious IDMs.
About Tabula
Tabula is a privately held fabless semiconductor company developing 3-D Programmable Logic Devices. Its ABAX family of 3PLDs, based on Tabula's patented Spacetime architecture, sets new density, performance, and affordability benchmarks for programmable logic, memory, and signal processing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Tabula has assembled a leadership team consisting of industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs. The company is backed by top-tier investors with a long-term view toward enduring market leadership. Tabula, the Tabula logo, ABAX, the ABAX logo, Spacetime, the Spacetime logo, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Tabula in the United States and other countries.
Source: Tabula, Inc.
CONTACT: Tom Krause, or Sabrina Joseph, both Managing Partners of
Morphoses Public Relations & Marketing Firm, +1-408-236-7373,
tabulapr@morphoses.com, for Tabula, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tabula.com/
Four New Nokia Cseries Mobile Phones Add Affordable Ways to Connect
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 3, 2010 at 1:28:01 AM
Four New Nokia Cseries Mobile Phones Add Affordable Ways to Connect
Starting at EUR 30 With '2-in-1' Double-SIM Solution; Full Dual-SIM Nokia C2 to Follow at the end of the Fourth Quarter
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3, 2010-- At a media conference held today in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Nokia
(NYSE: NOK) unveiled its latest Cseries mobile phones with three new products
under the Nokia C1 name, as well as the new dual-SIM Nokia C2 which will
follow at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. At the same event, Nokia
also took the wraps off the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit, an alternative
charging solution built especially for people with limited access to
electricity.
The most affordable of the Nokia C1 trio (C1-00) is priced at EUR 30
before taxes and subsidies and is the first Nokia mobile phone to feature a
2-in-1 double SIM solution. "By simply holding down a key, people are able to
switch between SIM cards. This enables them to take advantage of reduced call
rates, flexibility when traveling from one country to another, or helps with
sharing a phone within a family and still use their own SIM," said Alex
Lambeek, Vice President at Nokia. "This is a great added convenience feature
considering the low price of the phone."
Nokia C1 owners will also benefit from a standby battery time of up to
six weeks, the longest ever for a Nokia mobile phone, especially useful in
those parts of the world where access to electricity is sometimes limited.
The standard flashlight - often someone's only means of bright light - is
paired with a vivid color screen and FM radio with standard headphone jack,
meaning the Nokia C1 is as much about entertainment as it is about
convenience.
The Nokia C2 features a dual SIM with dual standby capability. Along with
the many capabilities of the Nokia C1, the Nokia C2 can also keep both SIM
cards active; meaning calls and text messages can come to either number while
the phone is on. The first SIM card on the Nokia C2 sits underneath the
battery and the second is 'hot-swappable', a feature unique to Nokia which
means it can be removed and inserted when the phone is on.
Where available, the Nokia C2 also offers a wide range of information
covering healthcare, agriculture, education and entertainment via Nokia's Ovi
Life Tools, as well as the email account for the developing world, Ovi Mail.
In addition to Ovi Mail, people's favorite consumer email and chat accounts
can be pushed direct to the phone via Nokia Messaging. Listening to music is
simple with the FM radio and music player, with a massive amount of music
storage with the phone supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.
The second and third devices in the Nokia C1 family (C1-01 and C1-02) are
both single SIM products, and Nokia's most affordable devices offering
microSD compatibility, enabling people to store up to 32 GB of music,
photography, or whatever other media suits them. Both new devices bring very
individual designs and exciting colors, bright color screens, web browsing
over GPRS and access to Nokia web services such as Nokia Messaging. In
addition, owners of the Nokia C1 (C1-01) will also be able to take video and
photographs using the built-in VGA camera.
New alternative charging solution debuts
Providing free and environmentally friendly electricity for mobile
phones, the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit consists of a charger and dynamo, as
well as a holder to secure the phone to the bike. When the kit is installed,
the dynamo - a small electrical generator - uses the movement of the wheels
to charge the handset through the standard 2mm charging jack used in most
Nokia mobile phones. Lambeek continued, "You must look at a number of things
when it comes to power management - such as ensuring the phone's operating
system is as power-efficient as possible. Now, with our innovative bike
charger, people get even more freedom to use their Nokia without worrying
about battery life. Bicycles are the most widespread means of transport in
many markets around the world, so this is just one more benefit to be gained
from an activity people are already doing. This is a great solution to a real
challenge, whether people will use it due to limited access to electricity,
or to be more environmentally responsible." The kit will be available before
the end of the year in selected retailers and Nokia online and branded
retail.
The estimated retail prices of the new Nokia mobile phones, before taxes
and subsidies, are:
Nokia C1 (C1-00) EUR 30
Nokia C1 (C1-02) EUR 35
Nokia C1 (C1-01) EUR 39
Nokia C2 (C2-00) EUR 45
The Nokia C1 (C1-00) is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2010,
with the Nokia C1 (C1-01) in the early fourth quarter, and the Nokia C1
(C1-02) and Nokia C2 towards the end of the fourth quarter 2010.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.
http://www.nokia.com
Source: Nokia Corporation
Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com
Starting at EUR 30 With '2-in-1' Double-SIM Solution; Full Dual-SIM Nokia C2 to Follow at the end of the Fourth Quarter
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3, 2010-- At a media conference held today in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Nokia
(NYSE: NOK) unveiled its latest Cseries mobile phones with three new products
under the Nokia C1 name, as well as the new dual-SIM Nokia C2 which will
follow at the end of the fourth quarter of 2010. At the same event, Nokia
also took the wraps off the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit, an alternative
charging solution built especially for people with limited access to
electricity.
The most affordable of the Nokia C1 trio (C1-00) is priced at EUR 30
before taxes and subsidies and is the first Nokia mobile phone to feature a
2-in-1 double SIM solution. "By simply holding down a key, people are able to
switch between SIM cards. This enables them to take advantage of reduced call
rates, flexibility when traveling from one country to another, or helps with
sharing a phone within a family and still use their own SIM," said Alex
Lambeek, Vice President at Nokia. "This is a great added convenience feature
considering the low price of the phone."
Nokia C1 owners will also benefit from a standby battery time of up to
six weeks, the longest ever for a Nokia mobile phone, especially useful in
those parts of the world where access to electricity is sometimes limited.
The standard flashlight - often someone's only means of bright light - is
paired with a vivid color screen and FM radio with standard headphone jack,
meaning the Nokia C1 is as much about entertainment as it is about
convenience.
The Nokia C2 features a dual SIM with dual standby capability. Along with
the many capabilities of the Nokia C1, the Nokia C2 can also keep both SIM
cards active; meaning calls and text messages can come to either number while
the phone is on. The first SIM card on the Nokia C2 sits underneath the
battery and the second is 'hot-swappable', a feature unique to Nokia which
means it can be removed and inserted when the phone is on.
Where available, the Nokia C2 also offers a wide range of information
covering healthcare, agriculture, education and entertainment via Nokia's Ovi
Life Tools, as well as the email account for the developing world, Ovi Mail.
In addition to Ovi Mail, people's favorite consumer email and chat accounts
can be pushed direct to the phone via Nokia Messaging. Listening to music is
simple with the FM radio and music player, with a massive amount of music
storage with the phone supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB.
The second and third devices in the Nokia C1 family (C1-01 and C1-02) are
both single SIM products, and Nokia's most affordable devices offering
microSD compatibility, enabling people to store up to 32 GB of music,
photography, or whatever other media suits them. Both new devices bring very
individual designs and exciting colors, bright color screens, web browsing
over GPRS and access to Nokia web services such as Nokia Messaging. In
addition, owners of the Nokia C1 (C1-01) will also be able to take video and
photographs using the built-in VGA camera.
New alternative charging solution debuts
Providing free and environmentally friendly electricity for mobile
phones, the Nokia Bicycle Charger Kit consists of a charger and dynamo, as
well as a holder to secure the phone to the bike. When the kit is installed,
the dynamo - a small electrical generator - uses the movement of the wheels
to charge the handset through the standard 2mm charging jack used in most
Nokia mobile phones. Lambeek continued, "You must look at a number of things
when it comes to power management - such as ensuring the phone's operating
system is as power-efficient as possible. Now, with our innovative bike
charger, people get even more freedom to use their Nokia without worrying
about battery life. Bicycles are the most widespread means of transport in
many markets around the world, so this is just one more benefit to be gained
from an activity people are already doing. This is a great solution to a real
challenge, whether people will use it due to limited access to electricity,
or to be more environmentally responsible." The kit will be available before
the end of the year in selected retailers and Nokia online and branded
retail.
The estimated retail prices of the new Nokia mobile phones, before taxes
and subsidies, are:
Nokia C1 (C1-00) EUR 30
Nokia C1 (C1-02) EUR 35
Nokia C1 (C1-01) EUR 39
Nokia C2 (C2-00) EUR 45
The Nokia C1 (C1-00) is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2010,
with the Nokia C1 (C1-01) in the early fourth quarter, and the Nokia C1
(C1-02) and Nokia C2 towards the end of the fourth quarter 2010.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.
http://www.nokia.com
Source: Nokia Corporation
Media Enquiries: Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, Email: press.services@nokia.com
June 2, 2010
Server Technology Launches the Next Version of Sentry Power Manager With New Streamlined Operating System, Interoperability and Improved Security
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 6:07:01 PM
Server Technology Launches the Next Version of Sentry Power Manager With New Streamlined Operating System, Interoperability and Improved Security
Sentry Power Manager (SPM) Patch 4.2 Upgrades Reporting Capabilities on Power Consumption, Temperature and Humidity
RENO, Nev., June 2 -- Server Technology, Inc., the industry leader for Power Distribution Unit and Power Management Solutions, today introduced the latest version of the Sentry Power Manager (SPM) software, version 4.2. "We're excited about the new, innovative power measurement features in this next version of SPM - we've listened to our customers and continue to evolve the product with superior engineering," said Brandon Ewing, president of Server Technology. "Measuring power consumption and delivering on green initiatives are incredibly important to our customers today. SPM gives them the tools to make significant power management business decisions easily," said Ewing.
This new version of SPM contains a streamlined operating system for faster operation and provides the most accurate data logging using industry standard trending methods. Improved security options include login lockouts for security, blocked creation of certain user names that could take advantage of the system, SSH support over Telnet support, SSL support, and per user lockouts for invalid password attempts. Other feature benefits of v.4.2 include improved trap handling, increased size of email fields, new trendable fields for Outlets, Infeeds and Temperature/Humidity and Power. SNMP polling is more efficient with less network traffic, and the system can now configure for Celsius or Fahrenheit in displays. The new SPM also provides support for 3rd party power distribution units (PDUs), including APC, Geist and Raritan.
About Sentry Power Manager (SPM)
SPM is a power management product designed to help companies measure their power usage and achieve their green initiative goals. SPM is engineered for monitoring and managing multiple devices in IP-based enterprise networks. SPM provides a global view of power distribution units with the ability to monitor, trend and report on temperature, humidity, current and device status.
About Server Technology
Server Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures intelligent power distribution units and power management products for enterprise data centers, service providers and branch office locations. Founded in 1984, Server Technology is recognized as the leader in innovative, intelligent power distribution, remote power monitoring and power management and measurement. The company is committed to helping companies reach their power consumption and green initiative goals. Server Technology is headquartered in Reno, Nevada with worldwide distribution and regional offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore and can be reached at (775) 284-2000, or on the Web at http://www.servertech.com.
Source: Server Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Marketing Manager of Server Technology, Inc.,
1-800-835-1515, Julie.Brown@servertech.com
Web Site: http://www.servertech.com/
Sentry Power Manager (SPM) Patch 4.2 Upgrades Reporting Capabilities on Power Consumption, Temperature and Humidity
RENO, Nev., June 2 -- Server Technology, Inc., the industry leader for Power Distribution Unit and Power Management Solutions, today introduced the latest version of the Sentry Power Manager (SPM) software, version 4.2. "We're excited about the new, innovative power measurement features in this next version of SPM - we've listened to our customers and continue to evolve the product with superior engineering," said Brandon Ewing, president of Server Technology. "Measuring power consumption and delivering on green initiatives are incredibly important to our customers today. SPM gives them the tools to make significant power management business decisions easily," said Ewing.
This new version of SPM contains a streamlined operating system for faster operation and provides the most accurate data logging using industry standard trending methods. Improved security options include login lockouts for security, blocked creation of certain user names that could take advantage of the system, SSH support over Telnet support, SSL support, and per user lockouts for invalid password attempts. Other feature benefits of v.4.2 include improved trap handling, increased size of email fields, new trendable fields for Outlets, Infeeds and Temperature/Humidity and Power. SNMP polling is more efficient with less network traffic, and the system can now configure for Celsius or Fahrenheit in displays. The new SPM also provides support for 3rd party power distribution units (PDUs), including APC, Geist and Raritan.
About Sentry Power Manager (SPM)
SPM is a power management product designed to help companies measure their power usage and achieve their green initiative goals. SPM is engineered for monitoring and managing multiple devices in IP-based enterprise networks. SPM provides a global view of power distribution units with the ability to monitor, trend and report on temperature, humidity, current and device status.
About Server Technology
Server Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures intelligent power distribution units and power management products for enterprise data centers, service providers and branch office locations. Founded in 1984, Server Technology is recognized as the leader in innovative, intelligent power distribution, remote power monitoring and power management and measurement. The company is committed to helping companies reach their power consumption and green initiative goals. Server Technology is headquartered in Reno, Nevada with worldwide distribution and regional offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore and can be reached at (775) 284-2000, or on the Web at http://www.servertech.com.
Source: Server Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Marketing Manager of Server Technology, Inc.,
1-800-835-1515, Julie.Brown@servertech.com
Web Site: http://www.servertech.com/
STMicroelectronics Extends Class-D Amplifier Portfolio, Enabling High-End Home Multimedia to Look as Good as it Sounds
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 5:07:01 PM
STMicroelectronics Extends Class-D Amplifier Portfolio, Enabling High-End Home Multimedia to Look as Good as it Sounds
Audiophile amplifier delivers space savings, cost benefits and outstanding performance for equipment designers
GENEVA, June 2 -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a leading supplier of audio ICs, has announced production availability of an analog-input 2x100W class-D power amplifier. This high-end amplifier extends the company's range of class-D devices that deliver audiophile sound quality in components smaller than competing devices by using an advanced chip manufacturing process.
With the market for class-D amplifiers growing at around 50% per year, according to some industry estimates, ST's TDA7498 targets performance-featured equipment such as DVD and Blu-ray players, home theater, active speakers, and docking stations. In such applications, the class-D amplifiers' high energy efficiency and low heat generation support super-slim product styling and also save costs by eliminating bulky heatsinks and high-wattage power supplies. Class-D products already make up the majority of audio products, where small size, low power consumption and high audio outputs are fundamental demands.
"ST's class-D portfolio delivers performance, size and cost advantages, leveraging the technology lead we have established over our competitors," said Andrea Onetti, General Manager, Audio Division, within ST's Home Entertainment and Displays Group. "The TDA7498 will enable our customers to create high-end multimedia products that look as good as they sound, which is increasingly important in today's consumer markets."
The TDA7498 is pin compatible with the TDA7492 2x50W amplifier, announced in September 2009, as well as the 2x80W TDA7498L and 100W mono TDA7498MV also now entering production. Pin compatibility between devices supports scalable product design using a common hardware platform to optimize development costs and time-to-market for new models. To simplify development of multichannel applications, the TDA7498 can also be externally synchronized, thus saving external components and avoiding cross-channel interference between channels. In all, ST now has single-chip class-D amplifier ICs from 2x3W to 2x100W.
ST's class-D amplifier range is the first so far to use advanced BCD6S manufacturing technology, which allows analog, logic, and high-voltage functions to be built on a single chip. This simplifies design, increases reliability, reduces overall dimensions and saves bill-of-materials costs. Operating efficiency is also higher for a given chip size, compared to older processes, meaning that ST's class-D ICs are typically smaller than competitors' devices. A further advantage is that BCD6S allows complementary N- and P-type transistors in the output circuitry, which saves the external bootstrap capacitor and diode normally required with processes that support N-type transistors only.
Major specifications of the TDA7498:
-- 10.3 x 7.5mm package outline
-- Supply voltage range: 10V to 39V
-- Up to 90% operating efficiency
-- 10% THD + N @ full power into 6ohm speaker load; Vcc = 36V
-- Pop-free mute control
-- Four selectable gain settings: 25.6dB, 31.6dB, 35.1dB, 37.6dB
The TDA7498 is available immediately, packaged in a PowerSSO36 package, priced from $4.5 for 1000 pieces. Alternative pricing options are available for larger quantities.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.
Source: STMicroelectronics
CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com
Web Site: http://www.st.com/
Audiophile amplifier delivers space savings, cost benefits and outstanding performance for equipment designers
GENEVA, June 2 -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a leading supplier of audio ICs, has announced production availability of an analog-input 2x100W class-D power amplifier. This high-end amplifier extends the company's range of class-D devices that deliver audiophile sound quality in components smaller than competing devices by using an advanced chip manufacturing process.
With the market for class-D amplifiers growing at around 50% per year, according to some industry estimates, ST's TDA7498 targets performance-featured equipment such as DVD and Blu-ray players, home theater, active speakers, and docking stations. In such applications, the class-D amplifiers' high energy efficiency and low heat generation support super-slim product styling and also save costs by eliminating bulky heatsinks and high-wattage power supplies. Class-D products already make up the majority of audio products, where small size, low power consumption and high audio outputs are fundamental demands.
"ST's class-D portfolio delivers performance, size and cost advantages, leveraging the technology lead we have established over our competitors," said Andrea Onetti, General Manager, Audio Division, within ST's Home Entertainment and Displays Group. "The TDA7498 will enable our customers to create high-end multimedia products that look as good as they sound, which is increasingly important in today's consumer markets."
The TDA7498 is pin compatible with the TDA7492 2x50W amplifier, announced in September 2009, as well as the 2x80W TDA7498L and 100W mono TDA7498MV also now entering production. Pin compatibility between devices supports scalable product design using a common hardware platform to optimize development costs and time-to-market for new models. To simplify development of multichannel applications, the TDA7498 can also be externally synchronized, thus saving external components and avoiding cross-channel interference between channels. In all, ST now has single-chip class-D amplifier ICs from 2x3W to 2x100W.
ST's class-D amplifier range is the first so far to use advanced BCD6S manufacturing technology, which allows analog, logic, and high-voltage functions to be built on a single chip. This simplifies design, increases reliability, reduces overall dimensions and saves bill-of-materials costs. Operating efficiency is also higher for a given chip size, compared to older processes, meaning that ST's class-D ICs are typically smaller than competitors' devices. A further advantage is that BCD6S allows complementary N- and P-type transistors in the output circuitry, which saves the external bootstrap capacitor and diode normally required with processes that support N-type transistors only.
Major specifications of the TDA7498:
-- 10.3 x 7.5mm package outline
-- Supply voltage range: 10V to 39V
-- Up to 90% operating efficiency
-- 10% THD + N @ full power into 6ohm speaker load; Vcc = 36V
-- Pop-free mute control
-- Four selectable gain settings: 25.6dB, 31.6dB, 35.1dB, 37.6dB
The TDA7498 is available immediately, packaged in a PowerSSO36 package, priced from $4.5 for 1000 pieces. Alternative pricing options are available for larger quantities.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing strength. In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.
Source: STMicroelectronics
CONTACT: Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com
Web Site: http://www.st.com/
Verizon Customers Get Free Summer Coverage When They Sign Up for Bundle of Verizon Internet Security Suite and Verizon Online Backup & Sharing Services
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 4:14:01 PM
Verizon Customers Get Free Summer Coverage When They Sign Up for Bundle of Verizon Internet Security Suite and Verizon Online Backup & Sharing Services
Upcoming Summer Vacations for School Children Signal Ideal Time to Check, Update Online Security Tools
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The approach of summer vacations for most school children is an ideal time for families to conduct a critical checkup of their online security tools, and - with a new bundle offer - Verizon broadband customers can get what amounts to a summer of free protection from online threats.
Customers ordering the new bundle of Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) - powered by McAfee - and Verizon Online Backup & Sharing (VOBS) for the first time will qualify for three months of free service. After the first three months, customers will be automatically billed the monthly rate of $10 for 50 GB (gigabytes) of online storage and sharing and VISS coverage for up to three computers. Other Internet-security options and backup and sharing plans also are available, and Mac-operating-system versions are available for both VISS and VOBS. Plan details are available at http://surround.verizon.com/Shop/FeaturedOffers/Default.aspx.
"Every day the headlines report new strains of computer viruses and malware, as well as a growing number of identity theft cases," said Benigno Gonzalez, executive director of consumer product strategy. "With kids now at home -- or soon to be -- for summer break, family computer and Internet usage will no doubt increase. This is a good time for families to consider steps to protect their children, as well as their critical computer files, from unwanted online intrusions.
"In addition to providing the latest Internet security protections and up to 250 GB of offsite file-storage capacity, customers will be able to easily share summer vacation photos, videos or other files and data with friends, family or work associates," Gonzalez added.
Along with McAfee's powerful two-way firewall, anti-spam, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection tools, VISS service provides consumer and small-business customers with the following features:
-- McAfee Active Protection(TM) technology - Provides customers immediate
protection from threats by analyzing and blocking the threats within
milliseconds of their arrival on customers' PCs, rather than waiting
for scheduled threat updates.
-- SiteAdvisor technology - An award-winning website safety adviser that
helps customers search and conduct online transactions by providing
color-coded safety ratings for websites, warning customers of risky
sites that could jeopardize their privacy and their home or business
computer, and helping them search and conduct online transactions more
safely.
-- Network Manager - Detects new devices and alerts the customer when
those devices connect to their home network.
-- McAfee Shredder technology - Lets customers effectively remove all
traces of confidential files from their computers.
-- Protection Updates - Provides continuous, automatic updates and
upgrades to protect customers from fast-moving Internet threats.
Accessed from any Internet connection, Verizon's Online Backup & Sharing includes such enhanced features as:
-- A Web-based multimedia player that allows users and designated guests
to view stored photos, video and music from any broadband connection.
-- A file-backup function that monitors changes in pre-selected files and
directories on a user's computer and automatically sends updates to
the user's VOBS account.
-- A drag-and-drop function that allows users to store and access files
on their computer at the same time the files are visible in the Web
portal and can be accessed by guests.
-- Automatic backups of files for Mac OS X 10.5 users and higher.
-- The ability for users to access and manage their VOBS accounts with
any Web-capable mobile device.
The new bundle offer is available to Verizon broadband customers that have either Windows or Mac operating systems and who are ordering VISS and VOBS for the first time. Further information regarding VISS and VOBS, as well as several new offers for bundles of Verizon Internet, TV and phone services, is available at Verizon.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: Cliff Lee, +1-518-396-1095, clifford.p.lee@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Upcoming Summer Vacations for School Children Signal Ideal Time to Check, Update Online Security Tools
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The approach of summer vacations for most school children is an ideal time for families to conduct a critical checkup of their online security tools, and - with a new bundle offer - Verizon broadband customers can get what amounts to a summer of free protection from online threats.
Customers ordering the new bundle of Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) - powered by McAfee - and Verizon Online Backup & Sharing (VOBS) for the first time will qualify for three months of free service. After the first three months, customers will be automatically billed the monthly rate of $10 for 50 GB (gigabytes) of online storage and sharing and VISS coverage for up to three computers. Other Internet-security options and backup and sharing plans also are available, and Mac-operating-system versions are available for both VISS and VOBS. Plan details are available at http://surround.verizon.com/Shop/FeaturedOffers/Default.aspx.
"Every day the headlines report new strains of computer viruses and malware, as well as a growing number of identity theft cases," said Benigno Gonzalez, executive director of consumer product strategy. "With kids now at home -- or soon to be -- for summer break, family computer and Internet usage will no doubt increase. This is a good time for families to consider steps to protect their children, as well as their critical computer files, from unwanted online intrusions.
"In addition to providing the latest Internet security protections and up to 250 GB of offsite file-storage capacity, customers will be able to easily share summer vacation photos, videos or other files and data with friends, family or work associates," Gonzalez added.
Along with McAfee's powerful two-way firewall, anti-spam, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection tools, VISS service provides consumer and small-business customers with the following features:
-- McAfee Active Protection(TM) technology - Provides customers immediate
protection from threats by analyzing and blocking the threats within
milliseconds of their arrival on customers' PCs, rather than waiting
for scheduled threat updates.
-- SiteAdvisor technology - An award-winning website safety adviser that
helps customers search and conduct online transactions by providing
color-coded safety ratings for websites, warning customers of risky
sites that could jeopardize their privacy and their home or business
computer, and helping them search and conduct online transactions more
safely.
-- Network Manager - Detects new devices and alerts the customer when
those devices connect to their home network.
-- McAfee Shredder technology - Lets customers effectively remove all
traces of confidential files from their computers.
-- Protection Updates - Provides continuous, automatic updates and
upgrades to protect customers from fast-moving Internet threats.
Accessed from any Internet connection, Verizon's Online Backup & Sharing includes such enhanced features as:
-- A Web-based multimedia player that allows users and designated guests
to view stored photos, video and music from any broadband connection.
-- A file-backup function that monitors changes in pre-selected files and
directories on a user's computer and automatically sends updates to
the user's VOBS account.
-- A drag-and-drop function that allows users to store and access files
on their computer at the same time the files are visible in the Web
portal and can be accessed by guests.
-- Automatic backups of files for Mac OS X 10.5 users and higher.
-- The ability for users to access and manage their VOBS accounts with
any Web-capable mobile device.
The new bundle offer is available to Verizon broadband customers that have either Windows or Mac operating systems and who are ordering VISS and VOBS for the first time. Further information regarding VISS and VOBS, as well as several new offers for bundles of Verizon Internet, TV and phone services, is available at Verizon.com.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: Cliff Lee, +1-518-396-1095, clifford.p.lee@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Announcing: PHILO
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 3:56:01 PM
Announcing: PHILO
New App and Web Platform Forever Reinvents The Television Experience; It's Twitter Meets Foursquare Meets Television
LOS ANGELES, June 2 -- PHILO (http://www.PlayPhilo.com) is (re)inventing television by giving TV fans a new way to watch and comment on their favorite shows. The app and Web platform, which launches today, combines television with the power of social media to create a realtime, multi-screen, and truly interactive user experience.
The PHILO iPhone app, which is free and is now available on Apple's App Store, lets users "check in" to and comment on television content and interact with friends and other viewers.
Whether it's a sporting event, a reality show, a prime time soap or the latest episode of a beloved sci-fi hit, PHILO turns every episode of every television series into an instantaneous group version of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" for the user and their friends. The result is an even more engaging version of television as we know it.
Built into PHILO is a series of fun interactive games, as well as prizes that users can unlock as they meet up with friends and check in to more television shows.
Since comments and check ins push out to Facebook and Twitter, PHILO serves as a content delivery tool for the user's social media connections - and as promotion for television networks and producers, driving tune-in and ratings.
And some huge production companies are already taking notice. "Undercover Boss" producer Studio Lambert and Donald Trump Productions ("The Apprentice") have each signed deals with PHILO to power cross-promotional initiatives for their respective series. More deals will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The Chief Creative Officer for PHILO is reality czar Greg Goldman, former executive director of alternative series and specials for ABC ("The Bachelor," "Wife Swap") and the former executive vice president of development and executive producer for RDF USA ("Don't Forget the Lyrics," "Shaq's Big Challenge").
"For the first time in fifteen years, television ratings are up - and our research attributes those gains to the power of social media," PHILO CCO Greg Goldman said. "PHILO combines everything that's great about watching TV among friends with everything we all love about social media. PHILO is the most important thing to happen to television since the remote control."
You can find PHILO in the App Store here. It's a free download and only seconds away.
About PHILO
PHILO makes television interactive by letting viewers "check in" to television shows, comment on shows, play interactive games, and share what they are watching with their friends on Facebook and Twitter.
PHILO is (re)inventing television, and the platform is named in honor of the inventor of television itself, Philo T. Farnsworth. Learn more at http://www.PlayPhilo.com.
Source: PHILO
CONTACT: Tom McAlister of Beck Media & Marketing, +1-310-689-7363,
tom@beckmedia.com, for PHILO
Web Site: http://www.playphilo.com/
New App and Web Platform Forever Reinvents The Television Experience; It's Twitter Meets Foursquare Meets Television
LOS ANGELES, June 2 -- PHILO (http://www.PlayPhilo.com) is (re)inventing television by giving TV fans a new way to watch and comment on their favorite shows. The app and Web platform, which launches today, combines television with the power of social media to create a realtime, multi-screen, and truly interactive user experience.
The PHILO iPhone app, which is free and is now available on Apple's App Store, lets users "check in" to and comment on television content and interact with friends and other viewers.
Whether it's a sporting event, a reality show, a prime time soap or the latest episode of a beloved sci-fi hit, PHILO turns every episode of every television series into an instantaneous group version of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" for the user and their friends. The result is an even more engaging version of television as we know it.
Built into PHILO is a series of fun interactive games, as well as prizes that users can unlock as they meet up with friends and check in to more television shows.
Since comments and check ins push out to Facebook and Twitter, PHILO serves as a content delivery tool for the user's social media connections - and as promotion for television networks and producers, driving tune-in and ratings.
And some huge production companies are already taking notice. "Undercover Boss" producer Studio Lambert and Donald Trump Productions ("The Apprentice") have each signed deals with PHILO to power cross-promotional initiatives for their respective series. More deals will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
The Chief Creative Officer for PHILO is reality czar Greg Goldman, former executive director of alternative series and specials for ABC ("The Bachelor," "Wife Swap") and the former executive vice president of development and executive producer for RDF USA ("Don't Forget the Lyrics," "Shaq's Big Challenge").
"For the first time in fifteen years, television ratings are up - and our research attributes those gains to the power of social media," PHILO CCO Greg Goldman said. "PHILO combines everything that's great about watching TV among friends with everything we all love about social media. PHILO is the most important thing to happen to television since the remote control."
You can find PHILO in the App Store here. It's a free download and only seconds away.
About PHILO
PHILO makes television interactive by letting viewers "check in" to television shows, comment on shows, play interactive games, and share what they are watching with their friends on Facebook and Twitter.
PHILO is (re)inventing television, and the platform is named in honor of the inventor of television itself, Philo T. Farnsworth. Learn more at http://www.PlayPhilo.com.
Source: PHILO
CONTACT: Tom McAlister of Beck Media & Marketing, +1-310-689-7363,
tom@beckmedia.com, for PHILO
Web Site: http://www.playphilo.com/
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 3:49:01 PM
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® Now Available on the Latest Toshiba Blu-ray Players
Delivers connected home theatre experience with the hottest new releases
DALLAS, June 2 -- Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) announced that BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® is now available through the latest Toshiba Blu-ray players, making it easier for even more families across America to enjoy the hottest new releases from Blockbuster in their living room.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is currently accessible on Toshiba's new Blu-ray models, the BDX2500 and the BDX2700, which offers built-in WiFi capability. Plans are also in place for the service to become available on future Toshiba Blu-ray players, expected to be released later this year.
"BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, through Toshiba's Blu-ray players, delivers a truly connected home theater experience," said Bruce Anderson, Blockbuster On Demand's Senior Vice President and General Manager. "It gives even more of our customers instant access to all the newest hit releases, available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray, as well as thousands of other great movies."
Both Toshiba Blu-ray models come equipped with internet connectivity, allowing for movies from Blockbuster to be streamed anywhere, anytime. The players also deliver 1080p Full HD video and high-definition audio as well as BD-Live(TM) capability.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand customers enjoy movies directly on their TV set with no monthly fee. This allows for a more personalized and easy access to in-home entertainment.
About Blockbuster Inc.
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com.
Source: Blockbuster Inc.
CONTACT: Craig Bloom, Hill & Knowlton, +1-212-885-0585
Web Site: http://www.blockbuster.com/
Delivers connected home theatre experience with the hottest new releases
DALLAS, June 2 -- Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) announced that BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® is now available through the latest Toshiba Blu-ray players, making it easier for even more families across America to enjoy the hottest new releases from Blockbuster in their living room.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is currently accessible on Toshiba's new Blu-ray models, the BDX2500 and the BDX2700, which offers built-in WiFi capability. Plans are also in place for the service to become available on future Toshiba Blu-ray players, expected to be released later this year.
"BLOCKBUSTER On Demand, through Toshiba's Blu-ray players, delivers a truly connected home theater experience," said Bruce Anderson, Blockbuster On Demand's Senior Vice President and General Manager. "It gives even more of our customers instant access to all the newest hit releases, available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray, as well as thousands of other great movies."
Both Toshiba Blu-ray models come equipped with internet connectivity, allowing for movies from Blockbuster to be streamed anywhere, anytime. The players also deliver 1080p Full HD video and high-definition audio as well as BD-Live(TM) capability.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand customers enjoy movies directly on their TV set with no monthly fee. This allows for a more personalized and easy access to in-home entertainment.
About Blockbuster Inc.
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com.
Source: Blockbuster Inc.
CONTACT: Craig Bloom, Hill & Knowlton, +1-212-885-0585
Web Site: http://www.blockbuster.com/
New Threadbox Release: An Email and IM Killer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 2:07:01 PM
New Threadbox Release: An Email and IM Killer
--Threadbox Messenger combines email, instant messaging, and private social networking.--
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 2 -- Threadbox(TM), the next generation social communications service, launches "Threadbox Messenger" release, providing customers with email and instant messaging replacement service. Threadbox Messenger is based around threads which organize and group individual messages into persistent conversations shared by all participants. It offers presence and real-time messaging as well as right-time messaging with email integration; provides planning and decision-making tools; self-organizes conversations, files, and contacts; and makes conversations easier, faster, more engaging and efficient. The new Threadbox Messenger release also offers Threadbox email addresses to more simply integrate with email; invitation integration with Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn contacts; share-friendly thread links with Facebook friends and Twitter followers; and a desktop notification application.
"A growing number of our customers are telling us Threadbox is replacing email and IM to communicate with workgroups and social groups," said Michael Cerda, CEO and co-founder of Threadbox. "Today's release of Threadbox Messenger honors that growing demand."
Threadbox Messenger Release
In addition to the already simple, real-time messaging and file sharing service, Threadbox adds:
-User email address and personal thread link: make it easy to thread instead of email by handing out @threadbox email and posting personal thread links to signature files, blogs, tweets, or anywhere online.
-Invite anyone: include any combination of people from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to any thread.
-Private threads: one-on-one threads with all of your contacts replaces email and instant messaging with a rich, organized, archived, searchable thread.
-Share a link to a thread: post a thread as a link anywhere that lets people join the thread with one-click. Great for migrating conversations from Facebook or Twitter DMs into threads
-Desktop notifications: Mac and PC desktop notifications of new activity in Threadbox
About Threadbox
Threadbox is a simple communications platform that helps people harness conversations, files, tasks, dates, and opinions. Threadbox began in November 2008 when founders Michael Cerda and Ben Dean recognized an opportunity to improve email and instant messaging. AlwaysOn has recognized Threadbox as an OnDemand 100 winner. Threadbox is backed by prominent investors Venrock, along with angel investors Hillsven and Seraph Group. For all business inquiries, contact Threadbox at info at threabox dotcom. http://www.threadbox.com
Source: Threadbox
CONTACT: Betty McGuilliguddy of Threadbox, +1-415-347-3742, Info at
threadbox dot com
Web Site: http://www.threadbox.com/
--Threadbox Messenger combines email, instant messaging, and private social networking.--
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 2 -- Threadbox(TM), the next generation social communications service, launches "Threadbox Messenger" release, providing customers with email and instant messaging replacement service. Threadbox Messenger is based around threads which organize and group individual messages into persistent conversations shared by all participants. It offers presence and real-time messaging as well as right-time messaging with email integration; provides planning and decision-making tools; self-organizes conversations, files, and contacts; and makes conversations easier, faster, more engaging and efficient. The new Threadbox Messenger release also offers Threadbox email addresses to more simply integrate with email; invitation integration with Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn contacts; share-friendly thread links with Facebook friends and Twitter followers; and a desktop notification application.
"A growing number of our customers are telling us Threadbox is replacing email and IM to communicate with workgroups and social groups," said Michael Cerda, CEO and co-founder of Threadbox. "Today's release of Threadbox Messenger honors that growing demand."
Threadbox Messenger Release
In addition to the already simple, real-time messaging and file sharing service, Threadbox adds:
-User email address and personal thread link: make it easy to thread instead of email by handing out @threadbox email and posting personal thread links to signature files, blogs, tweets, or anywhere online.
-Invite anyone: include any combination of people from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to any thread.
-Private threads: one-on-one threads with all of your contacts replaces email and instant messaging with a rich, organized, archived, searchable thread.
-Share a link to a thread: post a thread as a link anywhere that lets people join the thread with one-click. Great for migrating conversations from Facebook or Twitter DMs into threads
-Desktop notifications: Mac and PC desktop notifications of new activity in Threadbox
About Threadbox
Threadbox is a simple communications platform that helps people harness conversations, files, tasks, dates, and opinions. Threadbox began in November 2008 when founders Michael Cerda and Ben Dean recognized an opportunity to improve email and instant messaging. AlwaysOn has recognized Threadbox as an OnDemand 100 winner. Threadbox is backed by prominent investors Venrock, along with angel investors Hillsven and Seraph Group. For all business inquiries, contact Threadbox at info at threabox dotcom. http://www.threadbox.com
Source: Threadbox
CONTACT: Betty McGuilliguddy of Threadbox, +1-415-347-3742, Info at
threadbox dot com
Web Site: http://www.threadbox.com/
Computer Security Institute (CSI) Announces New Membership Package Opportunities
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 1:28:01 PM
Computer Security Institute (CSI) Announces New Membership Package Opportunities
NEW YORK, June 2 -- CSI's mission has long been simple and direct: to provide security professionals with high quality products that focus on practical, cost-effective strategies, solutions and methodologies that will help to protect an organization's greatest asset: Information. With this continued objective in mind, CSI has spent dedicated hours working towards repurposing membership packages in an effort to cater to the success and needs of security professionals across such diverse industries. "Working as an ally to security professionals across such a horizontal market means being sensitive to a vast assortment of security product needs. After a significant amount of market research and interaction with our membership base we have a better understanding of the market that depends on our products to protect their organizations," says Jane McDermott, Brand Director for CSI.
The new Membership Tiers offer three major levels of products and services beginning with a basic package, allowing security professionals a budget conscious option to receive Alert reports, social networking guides, discounts at conferences and access to content from CSI's experts. A premium membership is being offered as well, allowing extra access to content and extended discounts for an extra minimal monthly fee. The Elite membership is the creme-de la-creme package providing access to the sought after Crime Security Survey, Alerts and access to a variety of other products and services both complimentary or at extreme discounts. Along with the tiered membership offerings, CSI also has a number of new special rates for professionals affiliated in Government Security or Academia. For more information on CSI's new offerings, visit the website at http://www.gocsi.com or contact Carol Luong, Membership Marketing Specialist, at 212-600-3026.
Managed by UBM International Media, CSI (Computer Security Institute) is the original and leading educational membership organization for information security professionals, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our mission is simple: to provide information security professionals with the resources with which to succeed. At the forefront of security trends and research, CSI is uniquely qualified to provide the Events, Educational Programs & Products offering the practical, yet often undiscovered, insight, strategies and trends that will protect organizations and their assets. For more information, visit http://www.gocsi.com/. For sponsor information, please contact Nadine Schwartz- +1-212-600-3363 or Nadine.Schwartz@ubm.com.
UBM International Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in education/programming, trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com/.
Source: Computer Security Institute (CSI)
CONTACT: Jennifer Ginsberg, Group Marketing Manager, CSI,
+1-212-600-3151
Web Site: http://www.gocsi.com/
http://www.ubm.com/
NEW YORK, June 2 -- CSI's mission has long been simple and direct: to provide security professionals with high quality products that focus on practical, cost-effective strategies, solutions and methodologies that will help to protect an organization's greatest asset: Information. With this continued objective in mind, CSI has spent dedicated hours working towards repurposing membership packages in an effort to cater to the success and needs of security professionals across such diverse industries. "Working as an ally to security professionals across such a horizontal market means being sensitive to a vast assortment of security product needs. After a significant amount of market research and interaction with our membership base we have a better understanding of the market that depends on our products to protect their organizations," says Jane McDermott, Brand Director for CSI.
The new Membership Tiers offer three major levels of products and services beginning with a basic package, allowing security professionals a budget conscious option to receive Alert reports, social networking guides, discounts at conferences and access to content from CSI's experts. A premium membership is being offered as well, allowing extra access to content and extended discounts for an extra minimal monthly fee. The Elite membership is the creme-de la-creme package providing access to the sought after Crime Security Survey, Alerts and access to a variety of other products and services both complimentary or at extreme discounts. Along with the tiered membership offerings, CSI also has a number of new special rates for professionals affiliated in Government Security or Academia. For more information on CSI's new offerings, visit the website at http://www.gocsi.com or contact Carol Luong, Membership Marketing Specialist, at 212-600-3026.
Managed by UBM International Media, CSI (Computer Security Institute) is the original and leading educational membership organization for information security professionals, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our mission is simple: to provide information security professionals with the resources with which to succeed. At the forefront of security trends and research, CSI is uniquely qualified to provide the Events, Educational Programs & Products offering the practical, yet often undiscovered, insight, strategies and trends that will protect organizations and their assets. For more information, visit http://www.gocsi.com/. For sponsor information, please contact Nadine Schwartz- +1-212-600-3363 or Nadine.Schwartz@ubm.com.
UBM International Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM offers services in education/programming, trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com/.
Source: Computer Security Institute (CSI)
CONTACT: Jennifer Ginsberg, Group Marketing Manager, CSI,
+1-212-600-3151
Web Site: http://www.gocsi.com/
http://www.ubm.com/
The National Hurricane Situation Page(TM) Brings 2010 Hurricane Season Web Content to a New Level
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 12:49:01 PM
The National Hurricane Situation Page(TM) Brings 2010 Hurricane Season Web Content to a New Level
Cutting edge content collaboration between The Emergency Email & Wireless Network, The National Weather Service and VueTOO® delivers up to the minute hurricane information in stunning visual format.
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Hurricane Situation Page provides breaking hurricane news and information in a unique situational view and form combining content from The Emergency Email & Wireless Network and The National Hurricane Center using VueTOO's Unified Visual Content Management technology.
Users accessing The National Hurricane Situation Page can choose their own situational view of local and national hurricane and weather content with live radar and tracking. Other immediately available situation pages include; national news, social media connector and video streams. Users can also combine their own favorite content from other sources (RSS feeds, maps, images, webcams and video) to provide a unified and personalized view for the 2010 Hurricane Season.
About The Emergency Email & Wireless Network
The Emergency Email & Wireless Network is a private media company and National Weather Service EMWIN provider. Founded in 1999 by Skip Tamargo and joined shortly thereafter by former FCC Commissioner Henry Rivera, The Emergency Email & Wireless Network, then The Emergency Email Network, began sending out the first critical & emergency news to evacuees of Hurricane Floyd. Since that time The Emergency Email & Wireless Network has become the 3rd largest breaking news provider on the Internet. In continuous 24 hour operation for 11 years the company has sent 100's of millions of messages by email and to wireless devices. Subscribers to The Emergency Email & Wireless Network include a who's who of business, federal and local government and private citizens from all walks of life.
Anyone can subscribe for free by visiting the Emergency Email & Wireless Network website and selecting from a menu of message alert options, such as severe weather (including hurricane) situations, health, cyber and homeland alerts which are sent out by county or nationally.
About VueTOO
VueTOO is an interactive media content & solutions company that supplies Unified Visual Content Solutions and branding for government, situational awareness, interactive media and content management.
Source: The Emergency Email & Wireless Network
CONTACT: Interactive Public Relations National Call Center,
800-646-4109, Email Link, or janna@emergencyemail.org
Web Site: http://www.emergencyemail.org/?src=prn
Cutting edge content collaboration between The Emergency Email & Wireless Network, The National Weather Service and VueTOO® delivers up to the minute hurricane information in stunning visual format.
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Hurricane Situation Page provides breaking hurricane news and information in a unique situational view and form combining content from The Emergency Email & Wireless Network and The National Hurricane Center using VueTOO's Unified Visual Content Management technology.
Users accessing The National Hurricane Situation Page can choose their own situational view of local and national hurricane and weather content with live radar and tracking. Other immediately available situation pages include; national news, social media connector and video streams. Users can also combine their own favorite content from other sources (RSS feeds, maps, images, webcams and video) to provide a unified and personalized view for the 2010 Hurricane Season.
About The Emergency Email & Wireless Network
The Emergency Email & Wireless Network is a private media company and National Weather Service EMWIN provider. Founded in 1999 by Skip Tamargo and joined shortly thereafter by former FCC Commissioner Henry Rivera, The Emergency Email & Wireless Network, then The Emergency Email Network, began sending out the first critical & emergency news to evacuees of Hurricane Floyd. Since that time The Emergency Email & Wireless Network has become the 3rd largest breaking news provider on the Internet. In continuous 24 hour operation for 11 years the company has sent 100's of millions of messages by email and to wireless devices. Subscribers to The Emergency Email & Wireless Network include a who's who of business, federal and local government and private citizens from all walks of life.
Anyone can subscribe for free by visiting the Emergency Email & Wireless Network website and selecting from a menu of message alert options, such as severe weather (including hurricane) situations, health, cyber and homeland alerts which are sent out by county or nationally.
About VueTOO
VueTOO is an interactive media content & solutions company that supplies Unified Visual Content Solutions and branding for government, situational awareness, interactive media and content management.
Source: The Emergency Email & Wireless Network
CONTACT: Interactive Public Relations National Call Center,
800-646-4109, Email Link, or janna@emergencyemail.org
Web Site: http://www.emergencyemail.org/?src=prn
Performance Auto Label HKS USA and InterWorks Unlimited Partner to Innovate Precision Racing Controller
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 11:21:01 AM
Performance Auto Label HKS USA and InterWorks Unlimited Partner to Innovate Precision Racing Controller
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 2 -- InterWorks Unlimited Inc., the fastest-growing distributor of innovative gaming peripherals, today announced they have entered into an exclusive deal with HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive performance systems, to co-develop for a line of professional racing video game controllers.
"HKS deploys advance racing techniques through their performance products," said Michael Kidakarn, executive creative director of InterWorks. "We are sharing these professional racing technologies and precision control processes, such as heel/toe drifting, and integrating into our game controller."
Only with these advanced racing controllers, gamers can easily execute these real-world racing techniques, gaining the competitive gaming advantage.
"InterWorks passion for innovation aligns with HKS passion for driving performance," said Rick Lafferty, president of HKS USA, Inc. "Their new video game controller will take racing games to a new level of challenge and realism by allowing players to replicate the bets driving techniques used by race drivers."
The HKS® Racing Controller for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will be shown by appointment only at the InterWorks booth at the upcoming Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 15-17, 2010.
About HKS USA, Inc.
HKS USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive aftermarket performance systems, parts and accessories. Delivering its products to both the import and domestic car markets, HKS has been recognized for its engineering and performance excellence in the automotive industry since 1973. Established in 1982, HKS USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKS Company, Ltd. Japan and distributes its products through its worldwide dealer network. For more information about HKS USA., visit http://www.hksusa.com.
About InterWorks Unlimited
Based in City of Industry, InterWorks Unlimited Inc. distributes a wide range of high-quality gaming peripherals and software under several brands and licenses, including Eagle3 and Photo World. For more information, please visit http://www.eagle3.com.
PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: HKS USA, Inc.
CONTACT: HKS USA, Inc., +1-925-518-3013, pr@interworks-usa.com
Web Site: http://www.hksusa.com/
http://www.eagle3.com/
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 2 -- InterWorks Unlimited Inc., the fastest-growing distributor of innovative gaming peripherals, today announced they have entered into an exclusive deal with HKS USA, Inc., the premier manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive performance systems, to co-develop for a line of professional racing video game controllers.
"HKS deploys advance racing techniques through their performance products," said Michael Kidakarn, executive creative director of InterWorks. "We are sharing these professional racing technologies and precision control processes, such as heel/toe drifting, and integrating into our game controller."
Only with these advanced racing controllers, gamers can easily execute these real-world racing techniques, gaining the competitive gaming advantage.
"InterWorks passion for innovation aligns with HKS passion for driving performance," said Rick Lafferty, president of HKS USA, Inc. "Their new video game controller will take racing games to a new level of challenge and realism by allowing players to replicate the bets driving techniques used by race drivers."
The HKS® Racing Controller for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will be shown by appointment only at the InterWorks booth at the upcoming Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 15-17, 2010.
About HKS USA, Inc.
HKS USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive aftermarket performance systems, parts and accessories. Delivering its products to both the import and domestic car markets, HKS has been recognized for its engineering and performance excellence in the automotive industry since 1973. Established in 1982, HKS USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKS Company, Ltd. Japan and distributes its products through its worldwide dealer network. For more information about HKS USA., visit http://www.hksusa.com.
About InterWorks Unlimited
Based in City of Industry, InterWorks Unlimited Inc. distributes a wide range of high-quality gaming peripherals and software under several brands and licenses, including Eagle3 and Photo World. For more information, please visit http://www.eagle3.com.
PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: HKS USA, Inc.
CONTACT: HKS USA, Inc., +1-925-518-3013, pr@interworks-usa.com
Web Site: http://www.hksusa.com/
http://www.eagle3.com/
Pfizer And Epocrates Partner To Give Healthcare Providers Access To Medical Information Specialists For Medication Questions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Pfizer And Epocrates Partner To Give Healthcare Providers Access To Medical Information Specialists For Medication Questions
New Feature Provides Two-Way Communication at Point of Care
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Epocrates, Inc., today announced a collaboration to give healthcare providers (HCPs) mobile access to the Pfizer Medical Information Group to obtain scientific answers to their product questions or to report an adverse event. For the first time, clinicians can make direct contact through the Epocrates drug reference app on their iPhone® device to pharmaceutical manufacturers and immediately apply findings to patient care. Pfizer is enabling easy, direct access to its Medical Information services, via the Epocrates channel, in an effort to enhance the safe and effective use of its medicines, and help improve the quality of patient care.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-a)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-b)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100416/PFIZERLOGO)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104LOGO-c)
"Contact Pfizer" is now a feature available in the Epocrates drug profiles of approximately 40 Pfizer products. By providing easy access directly to the manufacturer, this feature provides Epocrates' users the option for immediate phone access to Pfizer Medical Information specialists to obtain scientific information about the company's medications and report adverse reactions. Additionally, healthcare providers will soon have the option to email Pfizer Medical Information for select Pfizer products.
"Healthcare providers have told us they would like direct access to our medical specialists so they can communicate with us in an open, unbiased manner," said Freda C. Lewis-Hall, M.D., FAPA, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Pfizer. "They expect rapid and tailored scientific responses to their medical questions about our drugs. Our hope is that the introduction of this new and innovative feature on Epocrates enables doctors and other providers to enhance the care they can provide to their patients using Pfizer medicines."
According to Manhattan Research, 72 percent of doctors currently own smartphones; a number that is expected to increase to four out of five doctors by 2012. One of their primary uses is to look up prescription drug information at the point of patient care. Epocrates is the leader in the mobile drug reference and decision support space. More than 950,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 40 percent of U.S. physicians, actively use Epocrates products, commonly on mobile devices such as iPhone, BlackBerry®, Android(TM) and Palm®.
"Epocrates is committed to providing healthcare providers with the resources they need to make the best clinical decisions for their patients at the point of care," said Rose Crane, chief executive officer at Epocrates. "It is at this 'moment of truth' physicians may have a question only the manufacturer can answer. We are the only company in a position to facilitate that direct link, and significantly advance communication between a manufacturer such as Pfizer and our strong network of HCPs."
The "Contact Manufacturer" feature is initially available to iPhone and iPod touch® device users of the Epocrates application, which includes more than 150,000, or nearly 25 percent, of U.S. doctors. Epocrates will work to expand the feature to other mobile platforms as its impact on patient care is demonstrated. As the first company to utilize "Contact Manufacturer," Pfizer helped support the concept and design to ensure the tool was developed to optimally manage physician queries.
About Epocrates, Inc.
Epocrates is a leading provider of clinical information and decision support tools to healthcare professionals. Epocrates currently has more than 950,000 healthcare professionals, including 40 percent of U.S. physicians and medical students, in its active network. The company's clinical products and services enable healthcare professionals to make more informed medical decisions, reduce medical errors and practice more efficiently. For more information about Epocrates, please visit http://www.epocrates.com/company.
Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world(TM)
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world's best-known consumer products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments, please visit us at http://www.pfizer.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104LOGO-c
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100416/PFIZERLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN 12,13,14
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Pfizer Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Kristen Neese, +1-212-733-8926, or Investors, Suzanne
Harnett, +1-212-733-8009; or Erica Morgenstern of Epocrates, +1-650-227-6907,
pr@epocrates.com
Web Site: http://www.pfizer.com/
New Feature Provides Two-Way Communication at Point of Care
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Epocrates, Inc., today announced a collaboration to give healthcare providers (HCPs) mobile access to the Pfizer Medical Information Group to obtain scientific answers to their product questions or to report an adverse event. For the first time, clinicians can make direct contact through the Epocrates drug reference app on their iPhone® device to pharmaceutical manufacturers and immediately apply findings to patient care. Pfizer is enabling easy, direct access to its Medical Information services, via the Epocrates channel, in an effort to enhance the safe and effective use of its medicines, and help improve the quality of patient care.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-a)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-b)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100416/PFIZERLOGO)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104LOGO-c)
"Contact Pfizer" is now a feature available in the Epocrates drug profiles of approximately 40 Pfizer products. By providing easy access directly to the manufacturer, this feature provides Epocrates' users the option for immediate phone access to Pfizer Medical Information specialists to obtain scientific information about the company's medications and report adverse reactions. Additionally, healthcare providers will soon have the option to email Pfizer Medical Information for select Pfizer products.
"Healthcare providers have told us they would like direct access to our medical specialists so they can communicate with us in an open, unbiased manner," said Freda C. Lewis-Hall, M.D., FAPA, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Pfizer. "They expect rapid and tailored scientific responses to their medical questions about our drugs. Our hope is that the introduction of this new and innovative feature on Epocrates enables doctors and other providers to enhance the care they can provide to their patients using Pfizer medicines."
According to Manhattan Research, 72 percent of doctors currently own smartphones; a number that is expected to increase to four out of five doctors by 2012. One of their primary uses is to look up prescription drug information at the point of patient care. Epocrates is the leader in the mobile drug reference and decision support space. More than 950,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 40 percent of U.S. physicians, actively use Epocrates products, commonly on mobile devices such as iPhone, BlackBerry®, Android(TM) and Palm®.
"Epocrates is committed to providing healthcare providers with the resources they need to make the best clinical decisions for their patients at the point of care," said Rose Crane, chief executive officer at Epocrates. "It is at this 'moment of truth' physicians may have a question only the manufacturer can answer. We are the only company in a position to facilitate that direct link, and significantly advance communication between a manufacturer such as Pfizer and our strong network of HCPs."
The "Contact Manufacturer" feature is initially available to iPhone and iPod touch® device users of the Epocrates application, which includes more than 150,000, or nearly 25 percent, of U.S. doctors. Epocrates will work to expand the feature to other mobile platforms as its impact on patient care is demonstrated. As the first company to utilize "Contact Manufacturer," Pfizer helped support the concept and design to ensure the tool was developed to optimally manage physician queries.
About Epocrates, Inc.
Epocrates is a leading provider of clinical information and decision support tools to healthcare professionals. Epocrates currently has more than 950,000 healthcare professionals, including 40 percent of U.S. physicians and medical students, in its active network. The company's clinical products and services enable healthcare professionals to make more informed medical decisions, reduce medical errors and practice more efficiently. For more information about Epocrates, please visit http://www.epocrates.com/company.
Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world(TM)
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world's best-known consumer products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments, please visit us at http://www.pfizer.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-a
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/NY14104LOGO-c
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100416/PFIZERLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN 12,13,14
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Pfizer Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Kristen Neese, +1-212-733-8926, or Investors, Suzanne
Harnett, +1-212-733-8009; or Erica Morgenstern of Epocrates, +1-650-227-6907,
pr@epocrates.com
Web Site: http://www.pfizer.com/
Toshiba's New Blu-ray(TM) Players Deliver Extreme Entertainment to Today's Home Theaters
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:42:01 AM
Toshiba's New Blu-ray(TM) Players Deliver Extreme Entertainment to Today's Home Theaters
WAYNE, N.J., June 2 -- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba"), an innovator in consumer electronics and digital home entertainment, today announced the availability of its latest Blu-ray Disc players, the BDX2500 and BDX2700. Perfect for consumers who demand a variety of entertainment options, Toshiba's new models are a great addition to any modern home theater setup.
Both players include Wi-Fi® capabilities, allowing consumers to connect to a wide range of streaming content. With BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®, consumers can watch the latest movies the same day they are released on DVD/Blu-ray with no monthly fee. Instant streaming from Netflix® allows Netflix members to instantly watch tens of thousands of TV episodes and movies, many in high definition, directly on their HDTV. VUDU(TM) Movies offers true 1080p HD and gives viewers access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand. The BDX2500 and BDX2700 also stream a wide array of music from Pandora® internet radio. A standard Ethernet connection is also included with both models.
With their ability to play Blu-ray Discs in Full HD 1080p at a smooth, theater-like 24fps, and upconvert standard DVDs to near HD quality, the players are capable of showing movies, concerts, and more with richness and detail. The BDX2500 and BDX2700 can also play home videos, photos, and music on the HDTV from a USB or SD/SDHC card.
"The idea of home entertainment now goes beyond being able to watch crisp, high-definition video," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "With the BDX2500 and BDX2700, we are providing consumers an extreme entertainment experience by offering the ability to stream music and video from a multitude of choices."
With the players connected to the internet, and a touch of the remote, consumers can easily access bonus features on select Blu-ray Discs (BD-Live(TM) and Bonus View(TM)), from interactive games and sites to unique trailers and commentary. To match the exceptional visual quality, the BDX2500 and BDX2700 provide built-in decoding of the latest HD audio formats, including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio / Essential(TM) via analog 7.1 Channel audio outputs or pass through via HDMI® interface for outboard decoding. For greater convenience and usability, the players' HDMI connection is HDMI®-CEC compatible, which lets users control both the Blu-ray player and most connected HDTVs with just one remote.
High quality meets high design in Toshiba's new players. Both the BDX2500 and BDX2700 are designed with subtle sophistication, courtesy of a deep, gloss black finish with brushed metallic trim, and a blue LCD display next to the primary function buttons. The BDX2700 includes metallic-trimmed foot pedestals, and a light-up Blu-ray logo for added distinction.
Product Feature Highlights:
-- Full HD 1080p / 24fps Blu-ray Disc playback, with standard DVD
upconversion
-- Access to online content from Netflix®, BLOCKBUSTER® On Demand,
VUDU(TM), and Pandora® internet Radio, using either wired Ethernet or
Wi-Fi® connection BDX2500 requires optional wireless adapter - sold
separately; BDX2700 includes built-in Wi-Fi capability
-- HD audio support, including Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio |
Essential(TM)
-- BD-Live(TM) (BD Profile 2.0) and Bonus View(TM) compatible
-- AVCHD video, HD JPEG/JPEG photo, and MP3/WMA audio file playback
-- HDMI connection with HDMI®-CEC control
-- 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs
-- USB port and SD/SDHC card slot
Pricing and Availability:
BDX2500 (available now, MSRP $179.99)
BDX2700 (available now, MSRP $249.99)
About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. TACP markets and sells a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices. TACP is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit http://www.tacp.toshiba.com or http://www.toshibatv.com.
Important Notes:
BDX2500 requires a wireless adapter - sold separately. Viewing HD content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Performance of interactive and/or network features may vary due to disc design or content, and may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Firmware update may be required for some interactive and/or network features. Some features may require additional bandwith. BD-Live(TM) may require an SD or SDHC card with available storage capacity of at least 1GB. Internet services are available only in the United States. VUDU(TM), Netflix®, Blockbuster®, Pandora® and other internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to internet service provider restrictions. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third-party content or services. Use of third party internet services may require the creation of a separate account through a computer with internet access. Not all VUDU services may be available on or compatible with these products. Third party internet services may require payment of one-time and/or recurring charges. Some recordable media may not be supported. For Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential (TM) playback, content encoded in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential (TM) format required. Viewing 1080p/24 fps output requires content that was encoded in 1080p/24 fps and an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. Supported file types: JPEG, MP3, WMA, and AVCHD. Some cards or files may not be supported. Deep Color feature as specified in HDMI specification requires compatible Deep Color capable HD display and/or device. Use of HDMI-CEC requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device. Depending on the specifications of your display device, some or all functions may not work even if your display device is HDMI-CEC compatible. Products do not play HD DVD discs. Some features subject to delayed availability. Because Blu-ray is a format using new technologies, certain disc, connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. If you experience such issues, please refer to http://www.tacp.toshiba.com for information on the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc.
"Blu-ray", BD-Live" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc.
VUDU is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
CONTACT: Mariella Souflis of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-212-551-4820, msouflis@waggeneredstrom.com, for Toshiba America Consumer
Products, L.L.C.
Web Site: http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/
http://www.toshibatv.com/
WAYNE, N.J., June 2 -- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba"), an innovator in consumer electronics and digital home entertainment, today announced the availability of its latest Blu-ray Disc players, the BDX2500 and BDX2700. Perfect for consumers who demand a variety of entertainment options, Toshiba's new models are a great addition to any modern home theater setup.
Both players include Wi-Fi® capabilities, allowing consumers to connect to a wide range of streaming content. With BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®, consumers can watch the latest movies the same day they are released on DVD/Blu-ray with no monthly fee. Instant streaming from Netflix® allows Netflix members to instantly watch tens of thousands of TV episodes and movies, many in high definition, directly on their HDTV. VUDU(TM) Movies offers true 1080p HD and gives viewers access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand. The BDX2500 and BDX2700 also stream a wide array of music from Pandora® internet radio. A standard Ethernet connection is also included with both models.
With their ability to play Blu-ray Discs in Full HD 1080p at a smooth, theater-like 24fps, and upconvert standard DVDs to near HD quality, the players are capable of showing movies, concerts, and more with richness and detail. The BDX2500 and BDX2700 can also play home videos, photos, and music on the HDTV from a USB or SD/SDHC card.
"The idea of home entertainment now goes beyond being able to watch crisp, high-definition video," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "With the BDX2500 and BDX2700, we are providing consumers an extreme entertainment experience by offering the ability to stream music and video from a multitude of choices."
With the players connected to the internet, and a touch of the remote, consumers can easily access bonus features on select Blu-ray Discs (BD-Live(TM) and Bonus View(TM)), from interactive games and sites to unique trailers and commentary. To match the exceptional visual quality, the BDX2500 and BDX2700 provide built-in decoding of the latest HD audio formats, including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio / Essential(TM) via analog 7.1 Channel audio outputs or pass through via HDMI® interface for outboard decoding. For greater convenience and usability, the players' HDMI connection is HDMI®-CEC compatible, which lets users control both the Blu-ray player and most connected HDTVs with just one remote.
High quality meets high design in Toshiba's new players. Both the BDX2500 and BDX2700 are designed with subtle sophistication, courtesy of a deep, gloss black finish with brushed metallic trim, and a blue LCD display next to the primary function buttons. The BDX2700 includes metallic-trimmed foot pedestals, and a light-up Blu-ray logo for added distinction.
Product Feature Highlights:
-- Full HD 1080p / 24fps Blu-ray Disc playback, with standard DVD
upconversion
-- Access to online content from Netflix®, BLOCKBUSTER® On Demand,
VUDU(TM), and Pandora® internet Radio, using either wired Ethernet or
Wi-Fi® connection BDX2500 requires optional wireless adapter - sold
separately; BDX2700 includes built-in Wi-Fi capability
-- HD audio support, including Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio |
Essential(TM)
-- BD-Live(TM) (BD Profile 2.0) and Bonus View(TM) compatible
-- AVCHD video, HD JPEG/JPEG photo, and MP3/WMA audio file playback
-- HDMI connection with HDMI®-CEC control
-- 7.1-Channel analog audio outputs
-- USB port and SD/SDHC card slot
Pricing and Availability:
BDX2500 (available now, MSRP $179.99)
BDX2700 (available now, MSRP $249.99)
About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. TACP markets and sells a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices. TACP is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit http://www.tacp.toshiba.com or http://www.toshibatv.com.
Important Notes:
BDX2500 requires a wireless adapter - sold separately. Viewing HD content and up-converting DVD content may require an HDCP capable input on your display device. Up-conversion of DVD content will result in near HD picture quality. 1080p capable display required for viewing content in 1080p. Performance of interactive and/or network features may vary due to disc design or content, and may also require an always-on broadband internet connection. Firmware update may be required for some interactive and/or network features. Some features may require additional bandwith. BD-Live(TM) may require an SD or SDHC card with available storage capacity of at least 1GB. Internet services are available only in the United States. VUDU(TM), Netflix®, Blockbuster®, Pandora® and other internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time and may be subject to internet service provider restrictions. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third-party content or services. Use of third party internet services may require the creation of a separate account through a computer with internet access. Not all VUDU services may be available on or compatible with these products. Third party internet services may require payment of one-time and/or recurring charges. Some recordable media may not be supported. For Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential (TM) playback, content encoded in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential (TM) format required. Viewing 1080p/24 fps output requires content that was encoded in 1080p/24 fps and an HD display capable of accepting a 1080p/24Hz signal. Supported file types: JPEG, MP3, WMA, and AVCHD. Some cards or files may not be supported. Deep Color feature as specified in HDMI specification requires compatible Deep Color capable HD display and/or device. Use of HDMI-CEC requires an HDMI-CEC compatible display device. Depending on the specifications of your display device, some or all functions may not work even if your display device is HDMI-CEC compatible. Products do not play HD DVD discs. Some features subject to delayed availability. Because Blu-ray is a format using new technologies, certain disc, connection and other compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. If you experience such issues, please refer to http://www.tacp.toshiba.com for information on the availability of firmware updates that may resolve your problem, or contact Toshiba Customer Solutions. While every effort has been made at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.
BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc.
"Blu-ray", BD-Live" and "BonusView" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc.
Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc.
VUDU is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
CONTACT: Mariella Souflis of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-212-551-4820, msouflis@waggeneredstrom.com, for Toshiba America Consumer
Products, L.L.C.
Web Site: http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/
http://www.toshibatv.com/
Cardo Systems Releases Its Highly-Anticipated First Software Upgrade to the Scala Rider(R) G4(TM) Motorcycle Helmet Headset
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:28:01 AM
Cardo Systems Releases Its Highly-Anticipated First Software Upgrade to the Scala Rider(R) G4(TM) Motorcycle Helmet Headset
PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 2 -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in Bluetooth® communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced the launch of its 'Cardo Upgrades' application along with its latest software version for the scala rider G4 and the scala rider G4 PowerSet.
Since its introduction earlier this year, the scala rider G4(TM) has been widely recognized as the most feature-rich Bluetooth® motorcycle intercom headset on the market today. One of its unique features includes the availability for users to periodically upgrade features and functions on their device by simply downloading the latest software from the company's website to their Windows® based PCs*. The latest version 2.2 includes among others:
-- Pre-setting radio stations
-- RDS and VOX control -disable / enable functions
-- Status Announcement language settings
Registered end-users of the scala rider G4 can now download the latest software for free at http://www.cardoupgrades.com.
About the scala rider® G4(TM)
The scala rider G4 is the first Bluetooth® motorcycle headset to offer 3-way conference-mode intercom among up to three riders on three separate bikes or 4-way mode among two riders and their two passengers on two bikes, at distances of up to one mile** - a new industry benchmark.
Encased in a streamlined waterproof and dustproof shell, the scala rider G4 also excels by way of its user-friendly interface. Additional features include:
-- Multiple Connectivity Options
-- A2DP Bluetooth Stereo Music
-- Built-In FM Radio with RDS
-- VOX Activation
-- Software Upgrades
-- Spoken Status Announcements
-- AGC Technology for auto-volume adjustment
-- PLC Technology for enhanced audio in challenging environments
The scala rider G4 can connect with up to two other scala rider G4 headsets and one Bluetooth-enabled device such as a mobile phone or GPS device at one time. It also includes a built-in FM radio and an optional jack to connect an MP3 player via cable. Like the entire line of scala rider models, the G4 offers voice control for key functions, safely enabling bikers to keep their hands on the handlebars. The G4's noise canceling microphone and PLC software technology provide superb audio quality both at higher cruising speeds and in challenging urban environments. Talk time with the unit's rechargeable Li-Po battery is up to 10 hours and standby time is up to 1 week. The G4 is also compatible with the intercom line of scala rider models.***
The scala rider G4 fits virtually all 3/4 and full-face helmets and can be self-installed in five minutes. It is available through selected distributors, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems website at http://www.cardosystems.com with a suggested retail price of $279.95 for a single scala rider G4 unit or $489.95 for two factory-paired units in the scala rider G4 PowerSet retail box.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, (USA) Cardo Systems, Inc., specializes in the design, development, manufacture and sale of advanced communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets is now available in over 50 countries and is the acknowledged market leader in the industry.
* Windows(R) (32 bit) XP(TM), Vista(TM) or Windows 7(TM)
* Range may vary according to terrain
Reduced operational range when connected to
** earlier scala rider(R) models
Source: Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: US, Belinda Banks of SSPR, +1-609-750-9110, Belinda@sspr.com,
for Cardo Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com/
PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 2 -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in Bluetooth® communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced the launch of its 'Cardo Upgrades' application along with its latest software version for the scala rider G4 and the scala rider G4 PowerSet.
Since its introduction earlier this year, the scala rider G4(TM) has been widely recognized as the most feature-rich Bluetooth® motorcycle intercom headset on the market today. One of its unique features includes the availability for users to periodically upgrade features and functions on their device by simply downloading the latest software from the company's website to their Windows® based PCs*. The latest version 2.2 includes among others:
-- Pre-setting radio stations
-- RDS and VOX control -disable / enable functions
-- Status Announcement language settings
Registered end-users of the scala rider G4 can now download the latest software for free at http://www.cardoupgrades.com.
About the scala rider® G4(TM)
The scala rider G4 is the first Bluetooth® motorcycle headset to offer 3-way conference-mode intercom among up to three riders on three separate bikes or 4-way mode among two riders and their two passengers on two bikes, at distances of up to one mile** - a new industry benchmark.
Encased in a streamlined waterproof and dustproof shell, the scala rider G4 also excels by way of its user-friendly interface. Additional features include:
-- Multiple Connectivity Options
-- A2DP Bluetooth Stereo Music
-- Built-In FM Radio with RDS
-- VOX Activation
-- Software Upgrades
-- Spoken Status Announcements
-- AGC Technology for auto-volume adjustment
-- PLC Technology for enhanced audio in challenging environments
The scala rider G4 can connect with up to two other scala rider G4 headsets and one Bluetooth-enabled device such as a mobile phone or GPS device at one time. It also includes a built-in FM radio and an optional jack to connect an MP3 player via cable. Like the entire line of scala rider models, the G4 offers voice control for key functions, safely enabling bikers to keep their hands on the handlebars. The G4's noise canceling microphone and PLC software technology provide superb audio quality both at higher cruising speeds and in challenging urban environments. Talk time with the unit's rechargeable Li-Po battery is up to 10 hours and standby time is up to 1 week. The G4 is also compatible with the intercom line of scala rider models.***
The scala rider G4 fits virtually all 3/4 and full-face helmets and can be self-installed in five minutes. It is available through selected distributors, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems website at http://www.cardosystems.com with a suggested retail price of $279.95 for a single scala rider G4 unit or $489.95 for two factory-paired units in the scala rider G4 PowerSet retail box.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, (USA) Cardo Systems, Inc., specializes in the design, development, manufacture and sale of advanced communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets. Cardo's scala rider line of headsets is now available in over 50 countries and is the acknowledged market leader in the industry.
* Windows(R) (32 bit) XP(TM), Vista(TM) or Windows 7(TM)
* Range may vary according to terrain
Reduced operational range when connected to
** earlier scala rider(R) models
Source: Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: US, Belinda Banks of SSPR, +1-609-750-9110, Belinda@sspr.com,
for Cardo Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com/
Nex-Tech Wireless Offers Subscribers eSecuritel's Handset Protection Program
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 9:49:01 AM
Nex-Tech Wireless Offers Subscribers eSecuritel's Handset Protection Program
Operator's Customers Gain Access to Most Comprehensive Wireless Device Insurance Solution
ATLANTA, June 2 -- Nex-Tech Wireless, a premiere wireless provider offering national high-tech wireless solutions to residents in 33 counties of central and western Kansas, has taken another step toward ensuring it delivers the best possible customer experience. The service provider has selected eSecuritel to implement a handset protection program which will allow Nex-Tech Wireless' subscribers to gain additional peace of mind - the wireless industry reports that one in four customers either lose, damage or have their device stolen.
Through eSecuritel, the expert in comprehensive handset protection and replacement programs, Nex-Tech Wireless gains a valuable revenue generating tool that also helps to further improve the service the operator delivers to its subscribers. As consumers purchase increasingly more advanced and expensive wireless devices, the ability to offer a flexible and easy-to-implement handset protection program played a key role in supporting Nex-Tech Wireless' ongoing commitment to exceeding the expectations of its customers.
"Launching a handset protection program from eSecuritel allows us to bring our customers a proven means of safeguarding the investment made in the wireless devices they depend on every day," said Johnie Johnson, CEO, Nex-Tech Wireless. "Additionally, eSecuritel removes the burden from Nex-Tech Wireless of managing such an endeavor while enabling faster adjudication and handset replacement services to our customers."
With eSecuritel's Web-based Handset Issue Tracking System (HITS(TM)) technology, Nex-Tech Wireless obtains an innovative software platform which streamlines the claim fulfillment process. Specifically, HITS manages all aspects of the handset replacement program from subscriber enrollment to claim fulfillment. The program also allows customers to get their replacement phone in-store and not have to wait while it is shipped to them through the mail.
HITS combines information tracking, operations management and data analysis capabilities to deliver an automated process for replacing damaged, lost or stolen wireless devices. Coverage also includes malfunction or mechanical and electronic failure beyond the manufacturer's warranty.
Additionally, all aspects of the eSecuritel program comply fully with Department of Insurance regulations throughout the United States and Canada and are underwritten by an "A-Rated" insurer.
"We are excited to add Nex-Tech Wireless to the growing list of 23 top-notch carriers we serve today with our handset protection programs," said David Leach, CEO, eSecuritel. "Nex-Tech Wireless focuses on providing its customers with cutting-edge technology and great coverage, and they represent the type of quality carriers we serve - those who deeply understand their customers and are dedicated to customer satisfaction."
About eSecuritel
Founded in 2001, eSecuritel, the expert in comprehensive handset protection and replacement programs, delivers an unparalleled customer experience for subscribers and profitability for carriers and dealers. Unlike other services where only malfunction is covered, eSecuritel protects new, used, or prepaid wireless devices against loss, theft and accidental damage as well as mechanical/electronic failure and malfunction. As the cornerstone to our services delivery, our Handset Issue Tracking System, or HITS(TM) technology, easily integrates with a carrier's or dealer's systems, managing all aspects of the handset replacement program from subscriber enrollment to claim fulfillment. It removes the burden of program management, making it possible to deliver faster adjudication and replacement services to subscribers. For more information, visit http://www.esecuritel.com/.
Source: eSecuritel
CONTACT: Paul Rubin, Carabiner Communications, prubin@carabinerpr.com,
+1-678-417-9479
Web Site: http://www.esecuritel.com/
Operator's Customers Gain Access to Most Comprehensive Wireless Device Insurance Solution
ATLANTA, June 2 -- Nex-Tech Wireless, a premiere wireless provider offering national high-tech wireless solutions to residents in 33 counties of central and western Kansas, has taken another step toward ensuring it delivers the best possible customer experience. The service provider has selected eSecuritel to implement a handset protection program which will allow Nex-Tech Wireless' subscribers to gain additional peace of mind - the wireless industry reports that one in four customers either lose, damage or have their device stolen.
Through eSecuritel, the expert in comprehensive handset protection and replacement programs, Nex-Tech Wireless gains a valuable revenue generating tool that also helps to further improve the service the operator delivers to its subscribers. As consumers purchase increasingly more advanced and expensive wireless devices, the ability to offer a flexible and easy-to-implement handset protection program played a key role in supporting Nex-Tech Wireless' ongoing commitment to exceeding the expectations of its customers.
"Launching a handset protection program from eSecuritel allows us to bring our customers a proven means of safeguarding the investment made in the wireless devices they depend on every day," said Johnie Johnson, CEO, Nex-Tech Wireless. "Additionally, eSecuritel removes the burden from Nex-Tech Wireless of managing such an endeavor while enabling faster adjudication and handset replacement services to our customers."
With eSecuritel's Web-based Handset Issue Tracking System (HITS(TM)) technology, Nex-Tech Wireless obtains an innovative software platform which streamlines the claim fulfillment process. Specifically, HITS manages all aspects of the handset replacement program from subscriber enrollment to claim fulfillment. The program also allows customers to get their replacement phone in-store and not have to wait while it is shipped to them through the mail.
HITS combines information tracking, operations management and data analysis capabilities to deliver an automated process for replacing damaged, lost or stolen wireless devices. Coverage also includes malfunction or mechanical and electronic failure beyond the manufacturer's warranty.
Additionally, all aspects of the eSecuritel program comply fully with Department of Insurance regulations throughout the United States and Canada and are underwritten by an "A-Rated" insurer.
"We are excited to add Nex-Tech Wireless to the growing list of 23 top-notch carriers we serve today with our handset protection programs," said David Leach, CEO, eSecuritel. "Nex-Tech Wireless focuses on providing its customers with cutting-edge technology and great coverage, and they represent the type of quality carriers we serve - those who deeply understand their customers and are dedicated to customer satisfaction."
About eSecuritel
Founded in 2001, eSecuritel, the expert in comprehensive handset protection and replacement programs, delivers an unparalleled customer experience for subscribers and profitability for carriers and dealers. Unlike other services where only malfunction is covered, eSecuritel protects new, used, or prepaid wireless devices against loss, theft and accidental damage as well as mechanical/electronic failure and malfunction. As the cornerstone to our services delivery, our Handset Issue Tracking System, or HITS(TM) technology, easily integrates with a carrier's or dealer's systems, managing all aspects of the handset replacement program from subscriber enrollment to claim fulfillment. It removes the burden of program management, making it possible to deliver faster adjudication and replacement services to subscribers. For more information, visit http://www.esecuritel.com/.
Source: eSecuritel
CONTACT: Paul Rubin, Carabiner Communications, prubin@carabinerpr.com,
+1-678-417-9479
Web Site: http://www.esecuritel.com/
Voxofon First to Announce Mobile VoIP for Windows(R) Phone 7
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Voxofon First to Announce Mobile VoIP for Windows(R) Phone 7
Voxofon Plans to Introduce its Service on Newest Smartphone from Microsoft®
HOUSTON, June 2 -- Voxofon - a leading provider of mobile IP-based communication services - is extending its communication platform with support for the new Windows® Phone 7 by Microsoft® when it becomes available later this year, allowing users of the new smartphone to make long distance calls directly from their smartphones at up to 98% savings over traditional telecom prices.
Voxofon has been consistently out front in identifying and addressing communication needs. Its technology augments mobile convergence, bringing mobility to a whole new level by allowing a mobile device to optimize call costs and ensure security on-the-go.
A leader in providing convenient mobile applications for its VoIP service, Voxofon pioneered similar applications for iPhone(TM), Android(TM), BlackBerry®, and the Palm® Pre(TM) and Pixi(TM) smartphones. Users have praised its service as "by far the best, cheapest and easiest to use," "flawless," and a "must-have application."
Voxofon's website, http://www.voxofon.com, has a special section on the new application.
"VoIP for smartphones is a relatively new and welcome development, since mobile phone users have traditionally paid a premium for long-distance service," says Voxofon CEO Alexey Goloshubin. "The rapidly expanding demand for smartphones for both personal and business use has increased demand for cost-saving applications such as Voxofon Call Abroad."
Voxofon's international calling services allow customers to call using their smartphone, computer, land line, or a cell phone. All Voxofon services are available under a single account, providing customers with the flexibility to use the service they find most convenient.
Voxofon LLC is based in Houston, Texas. For more information or a free test call, go to http://www.voxofon.com.
Source: Voxofon
CONTACT: Margot Dimond, mobile, +1-713-825-0006,
margot@doubledimondpr.com, or Lisa Dimond Vasquez, mobile, +1-713-828-5825,
lisa@doubledimondpr.com, both for Voxofon, +1-713-426-4111
Voxofon Plans to Introduce its Service on Newest Smartphone from Microsoft®
HOUSTON, June 2 -- Voxofon - a leading provider of mobile IP-based communication services - is extending its communication platform with support for the new Windows® Phone 7 by Microsoft® when it becomes available later this year, allowing users of the new smartphone to make long distance calls directly from their smartphones at up to 98% savings over traditional telecom prices.
Voxofon has been consistently out front in identifying and addressing communication needs. Its technology augments mobile convergence, bringing mobility to a whole new level by allowing a mobile device to optimize call costs and ensure security on-the-go.
A leader in providing convenient mobile applications for its VoIP service, Voxofon pioneered similar applications for iPhone(TM), Android(TM), BlackBerry®, and the Palm® Pre(TM) and Pixi(TM) smartphones. Users have praised its service as "by far the best, cheapest and easiest to use," "flawless," and a "must-have application."
Voxofon's website, http://www.voxofon.com, has a special section on the new application.
"VoIP for smartphones is a relatively new and welcome development, since mobile phone users have traditionally paid a premium for long-distance service," says Voxofon CEO Alexey Goloshubin. "The rapidly expanding demand for smartphones for both personal and business use has increased demand for cost-saving applications such as Voxofon Call Abroad."
Voxofon's international calling services allow customers to call using their smartphone, computer, land line, or a cell phone. All Voxofon services are available under a single account, providing customers with the flexibility to use the service they find most convenient.
Voxofon LLC is based in Houston, Texas. For more information or a free test call, go to http://www.voxofon.com.
Source: Voxofon
CONTACT: Margot Dimond, mobile, +1-713-825-0006,
margot@doubledimondpr.com, or Lisa Dimond Vasquez, mobile, +1-713-828-5825,
lisa@doubledimondpr.com, both for Voxofon, +1-713-426-4111
Neosites, the New Model for Online Web Site Creation
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 9:14:02 AM
Neosites, the New Model for Online Web Site Creation
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 2 -- Neosites makes its market debut with a product that offers an innovative approach to building web sites. You can build and publish a first-rate site with just a couple of clicks.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001-b)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001LOGO-a)
In a matter of minutes you can establish a web presence and engage in e- commerce, whether a corporation, professional or individual.
Neosites is unique in that it combines ease and intuition with eye-popping designs that give way to breathtaking results. Neosites offers a package solution from getting a domain name (where applicable) and managing e-mail accounts, to providing tools that analyze site traffic.
A simple step-by-step tutorial walks you through the whole process, eliminating any need for previous design or programming experience. On-line support with advice from a team of web experts is also available.
"Anyone can set up a virtual business, a personal home page, or create an organizational web site of quality and simplicity never seen before; all you need to know is how to use a mouse," said Pablo Harburguer, the company's COO.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001LOGO-a
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Neosites
CONTACT: Sebastian Sarbia, Neosites, +54-11-4-703-5800,
press@neosites.com
Web site: http://www.neosites.com/
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 2 -- Neosites makes its market debut with a product that offers an innovative approach to building web sites. You can build and publish a first-rate site with just a couple of clicks.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001-b)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001LOGO-a)
In a matter of minutes you can establish a web presence and engage in e- commerce, whether a corporation, professional or individual.
Neosites is unique in that it combines ease and intuition with eye-popping designs that give way to breathtaking results. Neosites offers a package solution from getting a domain name (where applicable) and managing e-mail accounts, to providing tools that analyze site traffic.
A simple step-by-step tutorial walks you through the whole process, eliminating any need for previous design or programming experience. On-line support with advice from a team of web experts is also available.
"Anyone can set up a virtual business, a personal home page, or create an organizational web site of quality and simplicity never seen before; all you need to know is how to use a mouse," said Pablo Harburguer, the company's COO.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001-b
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/ARTH001LOGO-a
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Neosites
CONTACT: Sebastian Sarbia, Neosites, +54-11-4-703-5800,
press@neosites.com
Web site: http://www.neosites.com/
Verizon Wireless Sponsors Popular Runner Tracking Service for Family and Friends of Grandma's Marathon Participants
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Verizon Wireless Sponsors Popular Runner Tracking Service for Family and Friends of Grandma's Marathon Participants
Online Registration Begins June 7
DULUTH, Minn., June 2 -- If you're looking to keep track of your favorite runners during Grandma's Marathon weekend, Verizon Wireless has the perfect solution.
Beginning June 7, family members and friends can log onto GrandmasMarathon.com and simply enter the name(s) of the runner(s) they want to track. They then will select whether they want the information delivered by text message or email by entering a valid wireless phone number or email address.
The tracking system, made possible through the support of Verizon Wireless, enables the progress of Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon participants to be tracked at a number of checkpoints along the race course.
"The runner tracking technology has been tremendously popular and we expect this year to be no different," said Laura Bergen, director of event and program development for Grandma's Marathon. "Whether you are a fan waiting at the finish line for a particular runner or someone hundreds of miles away, capturing these updates is a simple and convenient way to stay connected."
This marks the third year that Verizon Wireless is sponsoring runner tracking via text messaging and email. The runner tracking service has gained in popularity, growing from 4,000 spectators signing up in 2008 to 14,437 in 2009. In all, 58,500 messages were delivered last year during the half-marathon and marathon events, compared to 37,000 in 2008.
The signup period runs through 6 p.m. Friday, June 18 by logging onto the Grandma's Marathon Web site or by stopping by the Verizon Wireless booth at the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness Expo on June 17 or 18.
This tracking technology is a joint effort between Grandma's Marathon, Verizon Wireless, ChampionChip Minnesota and MarathonGuide.com.
In all, nearly 16,000 runners from around the world will participate in the 34th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Target, Toyota and Wells Fargo Bank Duluth.
For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Bob Gustafson, +1-218-727-0947, for Grandma's Marathon; or
Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.grandmasmarathon.com/
Online Registration Begins June 7
DULUTH, Minn., June 2 -- If you're looking to keep track of your favorite runners during Grandma's Marathon weekend, Verizon Wireless has the perfect solution.
Beginning June 7, family members and friends can log onto GrandmasMarathon.com and simply enter the name(s) of the runner(s) they want to track. They then will select whether they want the information delivered by text message or email by entering a valid wireless phone number or email address.
The tracking system, made possible through the support of Verizon Wireless, enables the progress of Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon participants to be tracked at a number of checkpoints along the race course.
"The runner tracking technology has been tremendously popular and we expect this year to be no different," said Laura Bergen, director of event and program development for Grandma's Marathon. "Whether you are a fan waiting at the finish line for a particular runner or someone hundreds of miles away, capturing these updates is a simple and convenient way to stay connected."
This marks the third year that Verizon Wireless is sponsoring runner tracking via text messaging and email. The runner tracking service has gained in popularity, growing from 4,000 spectators signing up in 2008 to 14,437 in 2009. In all, 58,500 messages were delivered last year during the half-marathon and marathon events, compared to 37,000 in 2008.
The signup period runs through 6 p.m. Friday, June 18 by logging onto the Grandma's Marathon Web site or by stopping by the Verizon Wireless booth at the SMDC Health System Health and Fitness Expo on June 17 or 18.
This tracking technology is a joint effort between Grandma's Marathon, Verizon Wireless, ChampionChip Minnesota and MarathonGuide.com.
In all, nearly 16,000 runners from around the world will participate in the 34th annual Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Target, Toyota and Wells Fargo Bank Duluth.
For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Bob Gustafson, +1-218-727-0947, for Grandma's Marathon; or
Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.grandmasmarathon.com/
Wasp Mobile, a Subsidiary of uVuMobile, Has Acquired Controlling Interest in Paws and Claws Pet Club Franchise
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:56:01 AM
Wasp Mobile, a Subsidiary of uVuMobile, Has Acquired Controlling Interest in Paws and Claws Pet Club Franchise
WASP to receive licensing rights from Vivid Image Promotions, Inc.
ATLANTA, June 2 -- uVuMobile(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: UVUM), a mobility solutions and content aggregator announced today that its subsidiary Wasp Mobile has recently acquired controlling interest in Paws and Claws Pet Club, Inc. and has obtained licensing rights from Vivid Image Promotions. The new name will be Paws and Claws, LLC and will be domiciled in Florida under the Wasp Mobile umbrella of products and services.
According to statistics published on the Fetching Communications Web site, pet ownership in America is stronger than ever before, with 63% of all U.S. households owning a pet, which correlates to 71.1 million homes. Pet spending is expected to reach an astonishing $50 billion by the end of the decade and is the 7th largest retail segment in the U.S. Currently, 94% of pet owners take their pet to a veterinarian for regular checkups and to specialists for advanced care. Paws and Claws Pet Club is poised to meet the needs of both of these dynamic market segments.
Paws and Claws Pet Clubs focus will be to bring value to its FREE membership base by offering discounted products and services for both cats and dogs. A Pet Book social networking site is being developed that will enable members to show off their pets, get informative information through a monthly newsletter, post to a Classifieds section, and be the single source for pet health and wellness information. Paws and Claws' mission will be to assist in STOPPING euthanasia through its GOLD membership program.
The GOLD membership subscription is very affordable at only $39.95 per month and includes all the benefits of the free membership plus a FREE pet accident, health and wellness insurance policy that is underwritten by an A rated insurance company and can be used in all 50 states at ANY licensed veterinarian. Pet lovers all across the U.S. will want to subscribe to the Paws and Claws Club and can do so by visiting http://www.pawsandclawspetclub.com. Over the next few weeks the site will be getting a completely new look and feel.
In addition to its GOLD membership subscriptions, Paws and Claws brings multiple revenue streams through banner ad placements, mobile applications, affiliate marketing programs and the potential for branding of its own line of products in the future.
"Paws and Claws Pet Club is a dynamic value proposition and touches a virtually untapped market in the pet insurance industry. Statistics show that when a pet is brought to a veterinarian and needs healthcare that requires payment in excess of $800 the choice of most pet owners is to euthanize. Our mission is to give the pet owner a better and more humane choice," said Rick Catinella, President of Wasp Mobile. "We are pleased that Michael Kaplan has agreed to continue serving as President of Paws and Claws Pet Club. Michael brings over 20 years of experience developing specialized clubs in various market sectors."
About uVuMobile
uVuMobile recognizes the ever-increasing demand for personalized, interactive entertainment content anytime and anywhere on media-enabled devices by offering a full suite of products that effectively deliver video and audio content to mobile handsets. uVuMobile provides back-end media hosting, application development, mobile marketing, messaging, content aggregation, billing, advertising and other services directed towards the mobile business-to-business market. These services are now available to entertainment brands, carriers, developers, aggregators, distribution partners and other players in the mobile value chain. uVuMobile now offers ad supported and white label mobile video services. For additional information, please visit http://www.uvumobile.com.
About Wasp Mobile, LLC
Wasp, a wholly owned subsidiary of uVuMobile, is a technology driven marketing company that provides an integrated Mobile and Web based software as Service (sass) to businesses or brands seeking to digitize and mobilize their marketing campaigns. Using our proprietary technology, proven marketing efforts and turnkey solutions, we make every facet of building or improving on a campaign relevant to current consumer trends. Wasp clients choose from a suite of services that effectively entails all facets under the mobile umbrella including: SMS text messaging (short code), Bluetooth /Proximity Marketing, and Mobile Web and Mobile Applications.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning uVuMobile's business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, financial results, financial position and liquidity are included in uVuMobile's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in other reports filed by uVuMobile with the SEC subsequent to the filing of such Form 10-K. All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov or from uVuMobile's web site at http://www.uvumobile.com. uVuMobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
All trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: uVuMobile, Inc.
CONTACT: Ron Warren, +1-678-417-2000, http://www.uvumobile.com
Web Site: http://www.uvumobile.com/
WASP to receive licensing rights from Vivid Image Promotions, Inc.
ATLANTA, June 2 -- uVuMobile(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: UVUM), a mobility solutions and content aggregator announced today that its subsidiary Wasp Mobile has recently acquired controlling interest in Paws and Claws Pet Club, Inc. and has obtained licensing rights from Vivid Image Promotions. The new name will be Paws and Claws, LLC and will be domiciled in Florida under the Wasp Mobile umbrella of products and services.
According to statistics published on the Fetching Communications Web site, pet ownership in America is stronger than ever before, with 63% of all U.S. households owning a pet, which correlates to 71.1 million homes. Pet spending is expected to reach an astonishing $50 billion by the end of the decade and is the 7th largest retail segment in the U.S. Currently, 94% of pet owners take their pet to a veterinarian for regular checkups and to specialists for advanced care. Paws and Claws Pet Club is poised to meet the needs of both of these dynamic market segments.
Paws and Claws Pet Clubs focus will be to bring value to its FREE membership base by offering discounted products and services for both cats and dogs. A Pet Book social networking site is being developed that will enable members to show off their pets, get informative information through a monthly newsletter, post to a Classifieds section, and be the single source for pet health and wellness information. Paws and Claws' mission will be to assist in STOPPING euthanasia through its GOLD membership program.
The GOLD membership subscription is very affordable at only $39.95 per month and includes all the benefits of the free membership plus a FREE pet accident, health and wellness insurance policy that is underwritten by an A rated insurance company and can be used in all 50 states at ANY licensed veterinarian. Pet lovers all across the U.S. will want to subscribe to the Paws and Claws Club and can do so by visiting http://www.pawsandclawspetclub.com. Over the next few weeks the site will be getting a completely new look and feel.
In addition to its GOLD membership subscriptions, Paws and Claws brings multiple revenue streams through banner ad placements, mobile applications, affiliate marketing programs and the potential for branding of its own line of products in the future.
"Paws and Claws Pet Club is a dynamic value proposition and touches a virtually untapped market in the pet insurance industry. Statistics show that when a pet is brought to a veterinarian and needs healthcare that requires payment in excess of $800 the choice of most pet owners is to euthanize. Our mission is to give the pet owner a better and more humane choice," said Rick Catinella, President of Wasp Mobile. "We are pleased that Michael Kaplan has agreed to continue serving as President of Paws and Claws Pet Club. Michael brings over 20 years of experience developing specialized clubs in various market sectors."
About uVuMobile
uVuMobile recognizes the ever-increasing demand for personalized, interactive entertainment content anytime and anywhere on media-enabled devices by offering a full suite of products that effectively deliver video and audio content to mobile handsets. uVuMobile provides back-end media hosting, application development, mobile marketing, messaging, content aggregation, billing, advertising and other services directed towards the mobile business-to-business market. These services are now available to entertainment brands, carriers, developers, aggregators, distribution partners and other players in the mobile value chain. uVuMobile now offers ad supported and white label mobile video services. For additional information, please visit http://www.uvumobile.com.
About Wasp Mobile, LLC
Wasp, a wholly owned subsidiary of uVuMobile, is a technology driven marketing company that provides an integrated Mobile and Web based software as Service (sass) to businesses or brands seeking to digitize and mobilize their marketing campaigns. Using our proprietary technology, proven marketing efforts and turnkey solutions, we make every facet of building or improving on a campaign relevant to current consumer trends. Wasp clients choose from a suite of services that effectively entails all facets under the mobile umbrella including: SMS text messaging (short code), Bluetooth /Proximity Marketing, and Mobile Web and Mobile Applications.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning uVuMobile's business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, financial results, financial position and liquidity are included in uVuMobile's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in other reports filed by uVuMobile with the SEC subsequent to the filing of such Form 10-K. All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov or from uVuMobile's web site at http://www.uvumobile.com. uVuMobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
All trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: uVuMobile, Inc.
CONTACT: Ron Warren, +1-678-417-2000, http://www.uvumobile.com
Web Site: http://www.uvumobile.com/
Storm On Demand Declared Top Performing Cloud Platform by Independent Cloud Computing Analyst
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:56:01 AM
Storm On Demand Declared Top Performing Cloud Platform by Independent Cloud Computing Analyst
Storm On Demand more powerful and less expensive than Amazon EC2!
LANSING, Mich., June 2 -- Cloud Computing analyst, http://www.CloudHarmony.com, performed a comprehensive analysis of twenty (20) Cloud Computing Vendors CPU performance. Cloud Harmony benchmarked more than 150 different cloud server configurations focusing this round of testing specifically on raw CPU performance. After exhaustive analysis, Cloud Harmony determined Storm On Demand's 48GB Cloud Server to be the top performer out of all benchmarked server configurations. (http://stormondemand.com/)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100512/DE03190 )
When compared to Amazon EC2's highest performing server, Storm On Demand is 57% faster and at nearly half of the cost!
Cloud Harmony results:
-- Storm On Demand "by far the most diverse heterogeneous
infrastructure."
-- "Storm's 48GB cloud server was the top performer out of all of our
benchmarked servers with 42.5 CCUs and a Geekbench score of 13020!
This is most likely due to the very new and extremely fast Xeon X5650
'Westmere' hardware it runs on."
-- "The Intel i5 CPUs also performed very well with our CPU benchmarks
and provide an excellent performance to price ratio (26.5 CCUs for
$0.171/hr)!"
Benchmark Methodology Used by Cloud Harmony:
Most IaaS/server clouds are based on hypervisor/virtualization technology and running in multi-tenant environments (multiple virtual servers running on a single physical host). Different hypervisors support different methods of CPU allocation/sharing including fixed/weighted, burstable, and others. Because of this, it is difficult to compare CPU performance in different clouds. Vendors often use different terminology to define cloud server CPUs including ECU (EC2), VPU (vCloud), GHz (KVM), CPUs, Cores, and more. Many provide an approximation of how that terminology relates to physical resources (e.g. 1 ECU = 1.0-1.2 GHz 2007 Xeon), but this is generally not sufficient for an objective comparison of providers.
Source:
http://blog.cloudharmony.com/2010/05/what-is-ecu-cpu-benchmarking-in-cloud .html
Media (http://stormondemand.com/cloud-hosting/about/media.html)
About Storm On Demand - Cloud Computing (http://www.stormondemand.com/)
Storm On Demand is a proprietary cloud computing platform and server hosting infrastructure developed by Liquid Web Inc.'s software development staff. Storm On Demand makes it quick and easy to deploy and manage cloud servers from within a web browser. Storm features include instant server setup, utility style hourly billing, ability to clone server images, easy server scaling and complete backup/restoration capabilities. Storm On Demand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the managed hosting company Liquid Web Incorporated that was founded in 1997. Storm servers are deployed within Liquid Web's 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art Cloud Data Center in the mid-western United States. Storm servers are backed by the engineering and support services of the Liquid Web Heroic Support team which is on site and available 24x7x365.
Liquid Web & Storm On Demand Locations
--------------------------------------
Liquid Web
Data Center 1 Data Center 2 Data Center 3 Scottsdale
4210 S. Creyts 4428 S. Creyts 7025 N. Scottsdale
Rd. Rd. 2703 Ena Dr. Rd.
Lansing, MI Lansing, MI Lansing, MI
48917 48917 48917 Suite 230
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
CONTACT:
Travis Stoliker
Liquid Web Inc.
Storm On Demand
Director of Marketing
tstoliker@liquidweb.com
800-580-4985 x2118
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100512/DE03190
Source: Liquid Web Inc.
CONTACT: Travis Stoliker, Liquid Web Inc., Storm On Demand, Director of
Marketing, tstoliker@liquidweb.com, +1-800-580-4985 x2118
Web Site: http://www.stormondemand.com/
Storm On Demand more powerful and less expensive than Amazon EC2!
LANSING, Mich., June 2 -- Cloud Computing analyst, http://www.CloudHarmony.com, performed a comprehensive analysis of twenty (20) Cloud Computing Vendors CPU performance. Cloud Harmony benchmarked more than 150 different cloud server configurations focusing this round of testing specifically on raw CPU performance. After exhaustive analysis, Cloud Harmony determined Storm On Demand's 48GB Cloud Server to be the top performer out of all benchmarked server configurations. (http://stormondemand.com/)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100512/DE03190 )
When compared to Amazon EC2's highest performing server, Storm On Demand is 57% faster and at nearly half of the cost!
Cloud Harmony results:
-- Storm On Demand "by far the most diverse heterogeneous
infrastructure."
-- "Storm's 48GB cloud server was the top performer out of all of our
benchmarked servers with 42.5 CCUs and a Geekbench score of 13020!
This is most likely due to the very new and extremely fast Xeon X5650
'Westmere' hardware it runs on."
-- "The Intel i5 CPUs also performed very well with our CPU benchmarks
and provide an excellent performance to price ratio (26.5 CCUs for
$0.171/hr)!"
Benchmark Methodology Used by Cloud Harmony:
Most IaaS/server clouds are based on hypervisor/virtualization technology and running in multi-tenant environments (multiple virtual servers running on a single physical host). Different hypervisors support different methods of CPU allocation/sharing including fixed/weighted, burstable, and others. Because of this, it is difficult to compare CPU performance in different clouds. Vendors often use different terminology to define cloud server CPUs including ECU (EC2), VPU (vCloud), GHz (KVM), CPUs, Cores, and more. Many provide an approximation of how that terminology relates to physical resources (e.g. 1 ECU = 1.0-1.2 GHz 2007 Xeon), but this is generally not sufficient for an objective comparison of providers.
Source:
http://blog.cloudharmony.com/2010/05/what-is-ecu-cpu-benchmarking-in-cloud .html
Media (http://stormondemand.com/cloud-hosting/about/media.html)
About Storm On Demand - Cloud Computing (http://www.stormondemand.com/)
Storm On Demand is a proprietary cloud computing platform and server hosting infrastructure developed by Liquid Web Inc.'s software development staff. Storm On Demand makes it quick and easy to deploy and manage cloud servers from within a web browser. Storm features include instant server setup, utility style hourly billing, ability to clone server images, easy server scaling and complete backup/restoration capabilities. Storm On Demand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the managed hosting company Liquid Web Incorporated that was founded in 1997. Storm servers are deployed within Liquid Web's 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art Cloud Data Center in the mid-western United States. Storm servers are backed by the engineering and support services of the Liquid Web Heroic Support team which is on site and available 24x7x365.
Liquid Web & Storm On Demand Locations
--------------------------------------
Liquid Web
Data Center 1 Data Center 2 Data Center 3 Scottsdale
4210 S. Creyts 4428 S. Creyts 7025 N. Scottsdale
Rd. Rd. 2703 Ena Dr. Rd.
Lansing, MI Lansing, MI Lansing, MI
48917 48917 48917 Suite 230
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
CONTACT:
Travis Stoliker
Liquid Web Inc.
Storm On Demand
Director of Marketing
tstoliker@liquidweb.com
800-580-4985 x2118
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100512/DE03190
Source: Liquid Web Inc.
CONTACT: Travis Stoliker, Liquid Web Inc., Storm On Demand, Director of
Marketing, tstoliker@liquidweb.com, +1-800-580-4985 x2118
Web Site: http://www.stormondemand.com/
Ciil Technologies to Unveil the First Truly Waterproof Flat Panel Displays
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Ciil Technologies to Unveil the First Truly Waterproof Flat Panel Displays
Innovative, Fully-Sealed Technology Takes Outdoor Flat Panels Beyond Expectations
CHICAGO, June 2 -- Placing a display outdoors for commercial usage requires a certain confidence that it can operate and last in a variety of harsh environments, as well as unpredictable weather.
Companies can now rest easy, thanks to the fully-sealed technology that sets a new standard for weatherproof flat panel displays, featuring the greatest flexibility in outdoor screen placement on the market.
Ciil Technologies, LLC, the provider of the market's only 100 percent, fully-sealed full 1080p HD flat panel display, will showcase its new 42" and 47" outdoor models in booth #C4361 at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas. The exhibition will be held June 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Combining innovative technology with state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques, Ciil Technologies has developed an outdoor flat panel display that sets a new standard of protection, against the harshest environments.
"By providing a simple, seamless engineering solution that outperforms any other outdoor TV, the Ciil fully-sealed flat panel display is the definition of what an outdoor display should be," says Jack McKeague, General Manager, Ciil Technologies. "The unique design allows the presentation of a slim, attractive flat panel display that is robust enough to handle the elements with ease. There has never been an outdoor TV that provides this level of protection from the elements with this attractive of a design."
Ciil flat panel displays stand out from the competition because they go beyond "weatherproof," and are 100 percent completely sealed, according to McKeague. Competitor TVs, he notes, are built with vents and filters that can often lead to water, dust and insect damage over time. Ciil's unique manufacturing approach has no vents or filters, making it impossible for moisture or microscopic dust to collect and get inside the display, creating an outdoor screen that can operate without fail under the harshest of conditions.
Not only do Ciil flat panel displays boast the highest waterproof (IP) rating and the highest dust proof (NEMA) rating, they have the widest operating range in their class.
In fact, Ciil's cutting-edge technology is so advanced that they exceed the highest IP rating of 68. At IP 68+, the Ciil flat panel display can easily withstand pressurized washing from any angle. Additionally, the outdoor display can be submerged in up to five feet of water, continuing to operate reliably for up to eight hours. This will be demonstrated at the Ciil exhibit at InfoComm.
Ciil's patented Fully-Encapsulated Dynamic Thermal Transfer(TM) System keeps internal components safely warmed in extreme cold and properly cooled in extreme heat all without vents, filters or exhaust fans. This system completely eliminates the possibility of water, dust, insects or air getting inside the display. Its seamless design prevents the accumulation of water or dust, prohibiting any substance from working its way inside that could potentially harm the display's functionality.
An ultra-smooth, ultra-thin 1/4 inch bezel offers puts the emphasis on the display's content, rather than the display itself. Where other similar products have a thicker bezel, Ciil enables the display to fill the entire screen, rather than the image being tampered by a thick divider between screens when used in a video wall application. "The bezel is so slim on the Ciil outdoor TV, it makes it possible to create stunning outdoor video walls... a true screen that fits within its application. It appears as one large panel," says McKeague.
Geared primarily toward the commercial market, Ciil TVs are available for a variety of entertainment-related and digital signage settings, including stadiums and arenas, airports, amusement parks, restaurants and bars, hotels, college campuses and more.
Ciil Technologies' TVs will be available for purchase starting this month. For pricing, or for more information, send email inquiries to info@ciiltech.com or visit http://www.ciiltech.com.
About Ciil Technologies, LLC:
Founded in 2010, Ciil Technologies, LLC was created based on the simple idea that there is always a better way --- a way to go "beyond expectations" and develop products that open up new possibilities and opportunities in the technology world. The provider of the market's only 100 percent, fully-sealed full 1080p HD TV, Ciil Technologies offers new ways to combine engineering, design and technology to create innovative solutions. Today, Ciil designers, engineers and technologists are combining advanced technology with cutting-edge manufacturing and production methods to develop new products that go beyond expectations. For more information, visit http://www.ciiltech.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Brian Eble
President, Brand Animal, Inc.
630/742/9295
beble@brandanimal.net
Source: Ciil Technologies, LLC
CONTACT: Brian Eble, President of Brand Animal, Inc., +1-630-742-9295,
beble@brandanimal.net
Web Site: http://www.ciiltech.com/
Innovative, Fully-Sealed Technology Takes Outdoor Flat Panels Beyond Expectations
CHICAGO, June 2 -- Placing a display outdoors for commercial usage requires a certain confidence that it can operate and last in a variety of harsh environments, as well as unpredictable weather.
Companies can now rest easy, thanks to the fully-sealed technology that sets a new standard for weatherproof flat panel displays, featuring the greatest flexibility in outdoor screen placement on the market.
Ciil Technologies, LLC, the provider of the market's only 100 percent, fully-sealed full 1080p HD flat panel display, will showcase its new 42" and 47" outdoor models in booth #C4361 at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas. The exhibition will be held June 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Combining innovative technology with state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques, Ciil Technologies has developed an outdoor flat panel display that sets a new standard of protection, against the harshest environments.
"By providing a simple, seamless engineering solution that outperforms any other outdoor TV, the Ciil fully-sealed flat panel display is the definition of what an outdoor display should be," says Jack McKeague, General Manager, Ciil Technologies. "The unique design allows the presentation of a slim, attractive flat panel display that is robust enough to handle the elements with ease. There has never been an outdoor TV that provides this level of protection from the elements with this attractive of a design."
Ciil flat panel displays stand out from the competition because they go beyond "weatherproof," and are 100 percent completely sealed, according to McKeague. Competitor TVs, he notes, are built with vents and filters that can often lead to water, dust and insect damage over time. Ciil's unique manufacturing approach has no vents or filters, making it impossible for moisture or microscopic dust to collect and get inside the display, creating an outdoor screen that can operate without fail under the harshest of conditions.
Not only do Ciil flat panel displays boast the highest waterproof (IP) rating and the highest dust proof (NEMA) rating, they have the widest operating range in their class.
In fact, Ciil's cutting-edge technology is so advanced that they exceed the highest IP rating of 68. At IP 68+, the Ciil flat panel display can easily withstand pressurized washing from any angle. Additionally, the outdoor display can be submerged in up to five feet of water, continuing to operate reliably for up to eight hours. This will be demonstrated at the Ciil exhibit at InfoComm.
Ciil's patented Fully-Encapsulated Dynamic Thermal Transfer(TM) System keeps internal components safely warmed in extreme cold and properly cooled in extreme heat all without vents, filters or exhaust fans. This system completely eliminates the possibility of water, dust, insects or air getting inside the display. Its seamless design prevents the accumulation of water or dust, prohibiting any substance from working its way inside that could potentially harm the display's functionality.
An ultra-smooth, ultra-thin 1/4 inch bezel offers puts the emphasis on the display's content, rather than the display itself. Where other similar products have a thicker bezel, Ciil enables the display to fill the entire screen, rather than the image being tampered by a thick divider between screens when used in a video wall application. "The bezel is so slim on the Ciil outdoor TV, it makes it possible to create stunning outdoor video walls... a true screen that fits within its application. It appears as one large panel," says McKeague.
Geared primarily toward the commercial market, Ciil TVs are available for a variety of entertainment-related and digital signage settings, including stadiums and arenas, airports, amusement parks, restaurants and bars, hotels, college campuses and more.
Ciil Technologies' TVs will be available for purchase starting this month. For pricing, or for more information, send email inquiries to info@ciiltech.com or visit http://www.ciiltech.com.
About Ciil Technologies, LLC:
Founded in 2010, Ciil Technologies, LLC was created based on the simple idea that there is always a better way --- a way to go "beyond expectations" and develop products that open up new possibilities and opportunities in the technology world. The provider of the market's only 100 percent, fully-sealed full 1080p HD TV, Ciil Technologies offers new ways to combine engineering, design and technology to create innovative solutions. Today, Ciil designers, engineers and technologists are combining advanced technology with cutting-edge manufacturing and production methods to develop new products that go beyond expectations. For more information, visit http://www.ciiltech.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Brian Eble
President, Brand Animal, Inc.
630/742/9295
beble@brandanimal.net
Source: Ciil Technologies, LLC
CONTACT: Brian Eble, President of Brand Animal, Inc., +1-630-742-9295,
beble@brandanimal.net
Web Site: http://www.ciiltech.com/
MAC Cosmetics - Official Make-up Brand of the British Academy Television Awards - to Glamorise the Stars of 2010!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
MAC Cosmetics - Official Make-up Brand of the British Academy Television Awards - to Glamorise the Stars of 2010!
LONDON, June 2, 2010-- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of
choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography is rolling out
the red carpet to glamorise nominees and presenters for the Phillips British
Academy Television Awards in 2010.
- With Photo
M.A.C is thrilled once again to be the official Make-Up Partner to the
Phillips British Academy Film Television Awards taking place on Sunday June
6th 2010 at the London Palladium.
M.A.C Make-Up Artists from the M.A.C Pro Team will be on
hand to provide make-up services to VIP's in town for the Awards. M.A.C Pro
Artists will be offering their services to VIPs on Sunday 6th June in the
M.A.C Beauty Suite at The Pelham Hotel, Cromwell Place, London - or via one
to one 'at home' appointments. Previous stars who have enjoyed a M.A.C
make-up appointment for the Awards include TV presenters Claudia Winkleman,
Kate Garraway and Sarah Cawood, actresses Joanna Lumley, Maxine Peak, Gina
McKee, Miranda Raison (Spooks), Tamsin Outhwaite and Mischa Barton. M.A.C
will certainly be creating a bevy of glamorous flashbulb worthy looks once
again in 2010!
All celebrities receiving the M.A.C experience will leave
with a 'touch-up kit' to maintain their stunning red carpet look.
This year, M.A.C has provided make-up support for over 15 of
the nominated TV productions including Coronation Street which has returned
to the Continuing Drama Category after two years, EastEnders, The Bill (last
years winner), Casualty, Mo, Spooks, Cranford, Getting On, Mad Men, I'm A
Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, The Graham Norton Show, Misfits, Hamlet,
Red Riding and Small Island and Britain's Got Talent.
M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of Film & TV
over the last twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Mineralize
Skinfinish for a camera flawless look!, Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Film is a
favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C
Fluidline is a must for a smudge-proof look during those tear jerking story
lines. M.A.C Prep and Prime calms the skin and evens out flushed skins for
those, not so innocent encounters and M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice to provide
the ultimate on screen pout! .......All any star needs for the perfect look
in the first take!
Note to Editors:
A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net
or viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
Source: MAC Cosmetics
For more information on M.A.C's Beauty Suite at The Pelham Hotel and photos, please contact:
Ruth Wiles t: 0870 034 6858, e: rwiles@mac-cosmetics.co.uk; Jane Walsh t: 0870 034 6514
e: jwalsh@mac-cosmetics.co.uk; Jodi Isaacs t: 0870 034 6775 e: jisaacs@mac-cosmetics.co.uk
LONDON, June 2, 2010-- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of
choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography is rolling out
the red carpet to glamorise nominees and presenters for the Phillips British
Academy Television Awards in 2010.
- With Photo
M.A.C is thrilled once again to be the official Make-Up Partner to the
Phillips British Academy Film Television Awards taking place on Sunday June
6th 2010 at the London Palladium.
M.A.C Make-Up Artists from the M.A.C Pro Team will be on
hand to provide make-up services to VIP's in town for the Awards. M.A.C Pro
Artists will be offering their services to VIPs on Sunday 6th June in the
M.A.C Beauty Suite at The Pelham Hotel, Cromwell Place, London - or via one
to one 'at home' appointments. Previous stars who have enjoyed a M.A.C
make-up appointment for the Awards include TV presenters Claudia Winkleman,
Kate Garraway and Sarah Cawood, actresses Joanna Lumley, Maxine Peak, Gina
McKee, Miranda Raison (Spooks), Tamsin Outhwaite and Mischa Barton. M.A.C
will certainly be creating a bevy of glamorous flashbulb worthy looks once
again in 2010!
All celebrities receiving the M.A.C experience will leave
with a 'touch-up kit' to maintain their stunning red carpet look.
This year, M.A.C has provided make-up support for over 15 of
the nominated TV productions including Coronation Street which has returned
to the Continuing Drama Category after two years, EastEnders, The Bill (last
years winner), Casualty, Mo, Spooks, Cranford, Getting On, Mad Men, I'm A
Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, The Graham Norton Show, Misfits, Hamlet,
Red Riding and Small Island and Britain's Got Talent.
M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of Film & TV
over the last twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Mineralize
Skinfinish for a camera flawless look!, Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Film is a
favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C
Fluidline is a must for a smudge-proof look during those tear jerking story
lines. M.A.C Prep and Prime calms the skin and evens out flushed skins for
those, not so innocent encounters and M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice to provide
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Safety of Students and Staff Drives Implementation of Help Alert(R) Emergency Call Pendant Solution at Shorewood High School
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Safety of Students and Staff Drives Implementation of Help Alert(R) Emergency Call Pendant Solution at Shorewood High School
Shorewood High School teachers carry Help Alert(R) wireless alert pendants to discreetly summon help for medical and security emergencies.
BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2 -- Shorewood High School recently installed and implemented the Help Alert® Emergency Call Solution, a wireless staff duress system manufactured and marketed by RF Technologies, Inc. of Brookfield, Wis. The new call system outfits teachers with wireless pendant-style push buttons that are used to summon immediate assistance in the event of a medical or security emergency. Fortunately Shorewood High School has not experienced serious security incidents. But concern for the continuing well-being of students and staff remains a priority with administration, and this technology helps to ensure a safe and secure environment.
When a teacher needs urgent assistance with a medical or security concern, the teacher presses the button on a pendant that can be worn on a necklace, wristband or belt clip, or concealed in a pocket. With the press of a button, a silent signal is immediately transmitted to a central in-house computer, which can be set up to forward the teacher's name and the location of the emergency to pagers, walkie-talkies, wireless phones, or cell phones; for example, Mrs. Smith, Lunch Room.
Timothy Kenney, Safety Administrator of Shorewood School District, said, "In a crisis or medical emergency, response time is critical. Help Alert® will allow us to minimize the time needed to respond to such an event and take the necessary action rapidly to ensure the safety of our students. Since student safety is the number one priority, this is why we chose to have this system installed." With the implementation of the Help Alert® technology, Shorewood High School elevates its security above the perimeter defenses of security guards, hallway cameras and metal detectors that are traditionally employed on many campuses.
The emergency call pendants can be carried directly to classrooms, locker rooms, athletic fields and other areas on school grounds where incidents may occur and there is no security coverage. Response time is significantly decreased, and because the security signal is wireless and silent, the teacher is able to call for help without escalating the situation.
Wyndham Gary, Vice President of Engineering of RF Technologies reported, "RF Technologies has outfitted three Shorewood High School buildings with the wireless Help Alert® solution. Shorewood High School is currently serving as the Beta Site for this new state-of-the-art security technology, and every employee of the Shorewood School District who works in one of the three buildings carries a lightweight emergency call pendant. To learn more about Help Alert®, contact Kathie Vick, Marketing Manager, 800.669.9946 or kvick@rft.com.
About RF Technologies: RF Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated RFID Safety and Security systems, and Wi-Fi RTLS systems. With an installed base of more than 10,000 systems worldwide, RF Technologies specializes in state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare and education facilities, including Code Alert® Wandering Management, Wireless Call and Fall Management Solutions, Safe Place® Pediatric and Infant Security Solutions, and PinPoint® RTLS Location-Aware Solutions. http://www.rft.com
About School District of Shorewood: The achievements of the School District of Shorewood's 1,950 students are among the highest in the State of Wisconsin. In 2008, the United States Department of Education recognized Shorewood High School as a "Blue Ribbon" school for consistent high achievement and closing the achievement gap between minority and majority students. In addition, publications such as Newsweek and US World News and World Report both rank Shorewood High School as one of the nation's finest high schools. These recognitions are a reflection on the entire school district (two elementary schools, intermediate school, high school, charter school and pre-school) and the quality educational experience each child receives throughout grades PK-12.
Source: RF Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Kathie Vick, Marketing Manager of RF Technologies,
1-800-669-9946, kvick@rft.com
Web Site: http://www.rft.com/
Shorewood High School teachers carry Help Alert(R) wireless alert pendants to discreetly summon help for medical and security emergencies.
BROOKFIELD, Wis., June 2 -- Shorewood High School recently installed and implemented the Help Alert® Emergency Call Solution, a wireless staff duress system manufactured and marketed by RF Technologies, Inc. of Brookfield, Wis. The new call system outfits teachers with wireless pendant-style push buttons that are used to summon immediate assistance in the event of a medical or security emergency. Fortunately Shorewood High School has not experienced serious security incidents. But concern for the continuing well-being of students and staff remains a priority with administration, and this technology helps to ensure a safe and secure environment.
When a teacher needs urgent assistance with a medical or security concern, the teacher presses the button on a pendant that can be worn on a necklace, wristband or belt clip, or concealed in a pocket. With the press of a button, a silent signal is immediately transmitted to a central in-house computer, which can be set up to forward the teacher's name and the location of the emergency to pagers, walkie-talkies, wireless phones, or cell phones; for example, Mrs. Smith, Lunch Room.
Timothy Kenney, Safety Administrator of Shorewood School District, said, "In a crisis or medical emergency, response time is critical. Help Alert® will allow us to minimize the time needed to respond to such an event and take the necessary action rapidly to ensure the safety of our students. Since student safety is the number one priority, this is why we chose to have this system installed." With the implementation of the Help Alert® technology, Shorewood High School elevates its security above the perimeter defenses of security guards, hallway cameras and metal detectors that are traditionally employed on many campuses.
The emergency call pendants can be carried directly to classrooms, locker rooms, athletic fields and other areas on school grounds where incidents may occur and there is no security coverage. Response time is significantly decreased, and because the security signal is wireless and silent, the teacher is able to call for help without escalating the situation.
Wyndham Gary, Vice President of Engineering of RF Technologies reported, "RF Technologies has outfitted three Shorewood High School buildings with the wireless Help Alert® solution. Shorewood High School is currently serving as the Beta Site for this new state-of-the-art security technology, and every employee of the Shorewood School District who works in one of the three buildings carries a lightweight emergency call pendant. To learn more about Help Alert®, contact Kathie Vick, Marketing Manager, 800.669.9946 or kvick@rft.com.
About RF Technologies: RF Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated RFID Safety and Security systems, and Wi-Fi RTLS systems. With an installed base of more than 10,000 systems worldwide, RF Technologies specializes in state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare and education facilities, including Code Alert® Wandering Management, Wireless Call and Fall Management Solutions, Safe Place® Pediatric and Infant Security Solutions, and PinPoint® RTLS Location-Aware Solutions. http://www.rft.com
About School District of Shorewood: The achievements of the School District of Shorewood's 1,950 students are among the highest in the State of Wisconsin. In 2008, the United States Department of Education recognized Shorewood High School as a "Blue Ribbon" school for consistent high achievement and closing the achievement gap between minority and majority students. In addition, publications such as Newsweek and US World News and World Report both rank Shorewood High School as one of the nation's finest high schools. These recognitions are a reflection on the entire school district (two elementary schools, intermediate school, high school, charter school and pre-school) and the quality educational experience each child receives throughout grades PK-12.
Source: RF Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Kathie Vick, Marketing Manager of RF Technologies,
1-800-669-9946, kvick@rft.com
Web Site: http://www.rft.com/
AXA Equitable Launches Breakthrough Social Media Campaign
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
AXA Equitable Launches Breakthrough Social Media Campaign
The "Voice" of the 800lb Gorilla on Twitter Is the Centerpiece of an Effort That Also Includes Company Presence on Facebook and YouTube
NEW YORK, June 2 -- AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company has announced the launch of a social media campaign that includes company profiles, pages and channels on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Launching such a holistic communications effort is representative of the company recognizing the increasing relevance of these sites.
"Our entrance into social media began earlier this year when we launched The Source, our blogger-friendly multimedia news room," said Barbara Goodstein, executive vice president and chief innovation office for AXA Equitable. "By expanding our presence into Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, our goal is to amplify our voice in the industry."
A notable component of the company's Twitter campaign is the presence of its company mascot, the 800lb gorilla. In a first-of-its kind effort for a financial services company, the gorilla is communicating to its followers through audio "tweets," as well as the more common 140-character messages. The gorilla's persona on the site is found under @AXA_Gorilla.
"Our 800lb gorilla campaign debuted in 2006 and it quickly became a part of the financial services advertising lexicon," said Ms. Goodstein. "He addresses the seriousness of retirement planning in an unassuming way, and we believe his presence on Twitter is complementary to our other marketing and communications efforts."
In addition to a Twitter page dedicated to the 800lb gorilla, AXA Equitable has also launched a corporate Twitter profile for clients and interested followers. @AXA_Equitable shares important company news, views on life insurance and retirement topics, as well as provides the ability to contact customer service representatives with questions.
Company Also Taps Facebook and YouTube
AXA Equitable has rounded out its social media effort by also launching a group on Facebook and a channel on YouTube. The Facebook group, AXA Equitable redefining/standards, is designed to build a community of individuals that are interested in learning more about the company. Posts and content will include information on life insurance and retirement topics, company updates, and AXA Equitable community and philanthropic activities.
The new AXA Equitable channel on YouTube will serve as a broadcast center for company videos that demonstrate retirement thought leadership activities, as well as company commercials and videos that carry key messages.
"More and more people visit social networking sites for information," added Ms. Goodstein. "Innovation has always been one of the strengths of our company, and AXA Equitable is pleased to establish a more robust presence in the social media space."
About AXA Equitable
In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation's premier providers of life insurance and annuity products, as well as investment products and services through its affiliates, including AXA Advisors, LLC. The company's products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel, AXA Advisors and to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC.
AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. "AXA Group" refers to AXA, a French holding company for an international group of insurance and financial services companies together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.axa-equitable.com.
GE-56274 (06/10)
Source: AXA Equitable
CONTACT: Michael Arcaro, +1-212-314-2030,
michael.arcaro@axa-equitable.com; or Wendy Patin, +1-212-314-5990,
wendy.patin@axa-equitable.com
Web Site: http://www.axa-equitable.com/
The "Voice" of the 800lb Gorilla on Twitter Is the Centerpiece of an Effort That Also Includes Company Presence on Facebook and YouTube
NEW YORK, June 2 -- AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company has announced the launch of a social media campaign that includes company profiles, pages and channels on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Launching such a holistic communications effort is representative of the company recognizing the increasing relevance of these sites.
"Our entrance into social media began earlier this year when we launched The Source, our blogger-friendly multimedia news room," said Barbara Goodstein, executive vice president and chief innovation office for AXA Equitable. "By expanding our presence into Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, our goal is to amplify our voice in the industry."
A notable component of the company's Twitter campaign is the presence of its company mascot, the 800lb gorilla. In a first-of-its kind effort for a financial services company, the gorilla is communicating to its followers through audio "tweets," as well as the more common 140-character messages. The gorilla's persona on the site is found under @AXA_Gorilla.
"Our 800lb gorilla campaign debuted in 2006 and it quickly became a part of the financial services advertising lexicon," said Ms. Goodstein. "He addresses the seriousness of retirement planning in an unassuming way, and we believe his presence on Twitter is complementary to our other marketing and communications efforts."
In addition to a Twitter page dedicated to the 800lb gorilla, AXA Equitable has also launched a corporate Twitter profile for clients and interested followers. @AXA_Equitable shares important company news, views on life insurance and retirement topics, as well as provides the ability to contact customer service representatives with questions.
Company Also Taps Facebook and YouTube
AXA Equitable has rounded out its social media effort by also launching a group on Facebook and a channel on YouTube. The Facebook group, AXA Equitable redefining/standards, is designed to build a community of individuals that are interested in learning more about the company. Posts and content will include information on life insurance and retirement topics, company updates, and AXA Equitable community and philanthropic activities.
The new AXA Equitable channel on YouTube will serve as a broadcast center for company videos that demonstrate retirement thought leadership activities, as well as company commercials and videos that carry key messages.
"More and more people visit social networking sites for information," added Ms. Goodstein. "Innovation has always been one of the strengths of our company, and AXA Equitable is pleased to establish a more robust presence in the social media space."
About AXA Equitable
In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation's premier providers of life insurance and annuity products, as well as investment products and services through its affiliates, including AXA Advisors, LLC. The company's products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel, AXA Advisors and to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC.
AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. "AXA Group" refers to AXA, a French holding company for an international group of insurance and financial services companies together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.axa-equitable.com.
GE-56274 (06/10)
Source: AXA Equitable
CONTACT: Michael Arcaro, +1-212-314-2030,
michael.arcaro@axa-equitable.com; or Wendy Patin, +1-212-314-5990,
wendy.patin@axa-equitable.com
Web Site: http://www.axa-equitable.com/
Iomega Announces Worldwide Availability of New Generation of Award-Winning Ultra-Stylish eGo Portable and Desktop Hard Drives
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Iomega Announces Worldwide Availability of New Generation of Award-Winning Ultra-Stylish eGo Portable and Desktop Hard Drives
New Personal Storage eGo Family Features Smaller "Compact" eGo Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Portable and Desktop eGo Models, And New High Capacity Mac Portable and Desktop HDDs, All with Iomega's Industry-Leading Software Protection Suite
SAN DIEGO, June 2 -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE:EMC) and a global leader in data protection, today announced the immediate worldwide availability of a new generation of exciting single-drive Iomega® eGo(TM) portable and desktop hard drives, including a new smaller Compact model with up to 1TB* in capacity, new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable and desktop models, and new high capacity FireWire® 800 Mac® edition portable and desktop HDDs with up to 2TB of capacity. Bundled free of charge with all of Iomega's new eGo drives is the Iomega Protection Suite, one of the broadest collections of data protection software in the industry.
"The new Iomega eGo desktop and portable hard drives are the embodiment of style and function as well as perfect companions for home users and professionals who demand fast, dependable storage in a classy desktop HDD or a superior rugged portable drive that has style to spare and the best drop spec in the industry," said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega Corporation and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC. "At Iomega, we believe in total solutions, which is why all of our new eGo models come complete out of the box with arguably the best suite of backup and anti-virus software to protect your data and your laptop, netbook or personal computer. Put it all together and Iomega takes direct-attached storage to another level of flair and functionality."
New Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives
Iomega now has two different USB interface versions of its award-winning eGo Portable Hard Drive: the new 500GB SuperSpeed USB 3.0-powered eGo Portable Hard Drive, and three capacity flavors of the new Iomega Compact Edition USB 2.0 eGo Portable Hard Drive. All eGo portable models are perfect for slipping into a laptop bag or pocket to take anywhere your laptop goes. Best of all, the USB interface eGo portable models require no external power supply.
The new charcoal gray Iomega® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive features transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 models, allowing you to save your photos, music, videos and other files in a fraction of the time it would take with USB 2.0 interface speeds. The new 500GB SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo drive works with the 3.0 standard offered on native USB 3.0 Windows® laptop and desktop computers. Of course, the USB 3.0-powered eGo Portable Hard Drive is also backward compatible for USB 2.0. Conversely, Iomega offers USB 3.0 adapter cards (sold separately) to insert into your USB 2.0 laptop or desktop so you can experience native USB 3.0 transfer speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second.
The new Iomega® USB 2.0 Compact Edition eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive sports a sleek, smaller enclosure than the previous generation of eGo portable hard drives, making it one of the smallest 2.5-inch HDD portable hard drives in the market today. Available in durable Ruby Red, Midnight Blue and Silver enclosures, the new Compact Edition eGo Portable Hard Drive is offered in 320GB, 500GB and 1TB capacity sizes.
Iomega has also just announced the new Iomega® 1TB eGo(TM) BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, which features dual FireWire 800 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The new 1TB eGo BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive includes a backward compatible FireWire 800 to 400 cable for those users who only have FireWire 400 ports on their laptop or desktop computers. The new eGo BlackBelt Mac Edition drive also includes Iomega's Drop Guard Xtreme, utilizing the Iomega Power Grip band, which helps protect the BlackBelt eGo drive from accidental drops of up to seven feet - or twice the industry drop average! The new Iomega BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive is expected to be available at Apple Stores in June.
To appreciate how much data can be stored on a high capacity portable hard drive, an Iomega eGo portable hard drive with 1TB of capacity can hold up to 400,000 photos, over 250,000 songs or 385 hours of video***.
Iomega has other existing eGo models for the Mac user, including the Iomega® eGo(TM) Helium Portable Hard Drive, an ideal match for the MacBook® Air notebook; and the Iomega® Triple Interface eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive, which features FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 ports. The Helium and Triple Interface eGo models are HFS+ formatted for seamless compatibility for the Mac user.
Aside from the advanced ruggedness of the Drop Guard Xtreme feature on the eGo BlackBelt model, all of Iomega's other eGo portable hard drives include Iomega's standard Drop Guard(TM) protection, which protects the drive from accidental drops up to 51 inches - or 40% better than the industry average!
New Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drives
Iomega now has two new eGo desktop hard drive models for the user who needs plenty of storage capacity with interface options and an esthetic that looks great on the desk, whether at home or at work.
The new Iomega® USB 3.0 eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive utilizes the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to transfer large video files and other multi-media files faster than ever before. Users need a PC with a USB 3.0 port for the best performance; however the drive is backwards compatible for USB 2.0 use. (Iomega sells separately a USB 3.0 PC Express Adaptor for PCs with USB 2.0 ports only.) Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the charcoal gray Iomega USB 3.0 eGo Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an ENERGY STAR® qualified power adaptor that requires less power and is better for the environment.
Also new is the new Iomega® Mac Edition eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive, a 3.5-inch HDD in a sleek silver enclosure that features two fast FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and three cables: a USB 2.0 cable, a FireWire 800 cable and a FireWire 400 to 800 conversion cable. The new eGo Mac Edition desktop drive is HFS+ formatted and is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities.
With up to 2TB of capacity, the new Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drives can store up to 800,000 photos, over 500,000 songs or 770 hours of video***.
The Most Powerful Software Package Bundled with a Hard Drive Today
Included free of charge with all of Iomega's eGo portable and desktop hard drives is the Iomega Protection Suite, a one-stop portfolio of backup and anti-virus software giving users added protection for their photos, videos, music and other files.
The Iomega Protection Suite includes:
-- A complementary 12 month subscription to Trend Micro(TM) Internet
Security for the PC, or Trend Micro(TM) Smart Surfing software for
Mac.
-- Iomega QuikProtect: backup software for simple scheduled file-level
backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices
(for Windows and Mac desktops and notebooks).
-- EMC® Retrospect® Express software: backup all of your data plus
applications and settings (for Windows and Mac desktops and
notebooks).
-- MozyHome(TM) Online Backup service: Convenient online backup service
with 2GB of online capacity for free (unlimited online storage for
$4.95/month). MozyHome Online service allows you to restore your most
important data from any computer with internet access, at any location
in the world.
All of the software elements in the Iomega Protection Suite are accessible via easy download to new eGo Drive owners.
Pricing, Availability and Warranty
The new Iomega eGo portable and desktop hard drives are available worldwide today. The new 500GB Iomega® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive is available for $129.99. The new Iomega® USB 2.0 Compact Edition eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive is $94.99 for the 320GB model, $114.99 for the 500GB model, and $199.99 for 1TB model. The new Iomega® USB 3.0 eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive is available for $149.99 for the 1TB model, and $229.99 for the 2TB model. The new Iomega® Mac Edition eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive is available for $159.99 for 1TB model, and $249.99 for the 2TB model. The new Iomega® 1TB BlackBelt eGo(TM) Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, expected to be available at Apple retail stores in June, is $229.99.
The Iomega USB 3.0 ExpressCard (TM) Adapter for USB 2.0 laptops is available for $39.99, and the Iomega USB 3.0 PCI Express Adaptor for PC desktops is $39.99.
All pricing is U.S. suggested retail.
All of the new Iomega eGo portable and desktop models include a 3-year limited warranty (with registration), and are available from online retailers, VARs, resellers and select retailers, as well as at http://www.iomega.com.
For more information on Iomega's complete line of direct-attached hard drives, please go to http://www.iomega.com. Be sure to see Iomega's new USB 3.0 product video at YouTube.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products for the home and small business; one of the industry's broadest selections of direct-attached external hard drives; and the ScreenPlay(TM) family of multimedia drives that makes it easy to move video, pictures and other files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of Iomega's digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.iomega.com/ipartner.
NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
** 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
*** Contents are calculated as follows - Songs (MP3): 128 kbps bit
rate using 11:1 Compression ratio, 4 min/song; Digital Photos:
2.5MB per JPG photo using a 6 megapixel camera; DVD Video: 5.5 Mb/s
(2.597 GB/hr) data rate. These examples are for illustrative
purposes only.
Copyright© 2010 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, eGo, ScreenPlay and QuikProtect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Chris Romoser of Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148,
romoser@iomega.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
http://www.iomega.com/
New Personal Storage eGo Family Features Smaller "Compact" eGo Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Portable and Desktop eGo Models, And New High Capacity Mac Portable and Desktop HDDs, All with Iomega's Industry-Leading Software Protection Suite
SAN DIEGO, June 2 -- Iomega, an EMC company (NYSE:EMC) and a global leader in data protection, today announced the immediate worldwide availability of a new generation of exciting single-drive Iomega® eGo(TM) portable and desktop hard drives, including a new smaller Compact model with up to 1TB* in capacity, new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable and desktop models, and new high capacity FireWire® 800 Mac® edition portable and desktop HDDs with up to 2TB of capacity. Bundled free of charge with all of Iomega's new eGo drives is the Iomega Protection Suite, one of the broadest collections of data protection software in the industry.
"The new Iomega eGo desktop and portable hard drives are the embodiment of style and function as well as perfect companions for home users and professionals who demand fast, dependable storage in a classy desktop HDD or a superior rugged portable drive that has style to spare and the best drop spec in the industry," said Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega Corporation and the Consumer and Small Business Products Division of EMC. "At Iomega, we believe in total solutions, which is why all of our new eGo models come complete out of the box with arguably the best suite of backup and anti-virus software to protect your data and your laptop, netbook or personal computer. Put it all together and Iomega takes direct-attached storage to another level of flair and functionality."
New Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drives
Iomega now has two different USB interface versions of its award-winning eGo Portable Hard Drive: the new 500GB SuperSpeed USB 3.0-powered eGo Portable Hard Drive, and three capacity flavors of the new Iomega Compact Edition USB 2.0 eGo Portable Hard Drive. All eGo portable models are perfect for slipping into a laptop bag or pocket to take anywhere your laptop goes. Best of all, the USB interface eGo portable models require no external power supply.
The new charcoal gray Iomega® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive features transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 models, allowing you to save your photos, music, videos and other files in a fraction of the time it would take with USB 2.0 interface speeds. The new 500GB SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo drive works with the 3.0 standard offered on native USB 3.0 Windows® laptop and desktop computers. Of course, the USB 3.0-powered eGo Portable Hard Drive is also backward compatible for USB 2.0. Conversely, Iomega offers USB 3.0 adapter cards (sold separately) to insert into your USB 2.0 laptop or desktop so you can experience native USB 3.0 transfer speeds of up to 5 gigabits per second.
The new Iomega® USB 2.0 Compact Edition eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive sports a sleek, smaller enclosure than the previous generation of eGo portable hard drives, making it one of the smallest 2.5-inch HDD portable hard drives in the market today. Available in durable Ruby Red, Midnight Blue and Silver enclosures, the new Compact Edition eGo Portable Hard Drive is offered in 320GB, 500GB and 1TB capacity sizes.
Iomega has also just announced the new Iomega® 1TB eGo(TM) BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, which features dual FireWire 800 ports and one USB 2.0 port. The new 1TB eGo BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive includes a backward compatible FireWire 800 to 400 cable for those users who only have FireWire 400 ports on their laptop or desktop computers. The new eGo BlackBelt Mac Edition drive also includes Iomega's Drop Guard Xtreme, utilizing the Iomega Power Grip band, which helps protect the BlackBelt eGo drive from accidental drops of up to seven feet - or twice the industry drop average! The new Iomega BlackBelt Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive is expected to be available at Apple Stores in June.
To appreciate how much data can be stored on a high capacity portable hard drive, an Iomega eGo portable hard drive with 1TB of capacity can hold up to 400,000 photos, over 250,000 songs or 385 hours of video***.
Iomega has other existing eGo models for the Mac user, including the Iomega® eGo(TM) Helium Portable Hard Drive, an ideal match for the MacBook® Air notebook; and the Iomega® Triple Interface eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive, which features FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 ports. The Helium and Triple Interface eGo models are HFS+ formatted for seamless compatibility for the Mac user.
Aside from the advanced ruggedness of the Drop Guard Xtreme feature on the eGo BlackBelt model, all of Iomega's other eGo portable hard drives include Iomega's standard Drop Guard(TM) protection, which protects the drive from accidental drops up to 51 inches - or 40% better than the industry average!
New Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drives
Iomega now has two new eGo desktop hard drive models for the user who needs plenty of storage capacity with interface options and an esthetic that looks great on the desk, whether at home or at work.
The new Iomega® USB 3.0 eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive utilizes the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to transfer large video files and other multi-media files faster than ever before. Users need a PC with a USB 3.0 port for the best performance; however the drive is backwards compatible for USB 2.0 use. (Iomega sells separately a USB 3.0 PC Express Adaptor for PCs with USB 2.0 ports only.) Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the charcoal gray Iomega USB 3.0 eGo Desktop Hard Drive is powered by an ENERGY STAR® qualified power adaptor that requires less power and is better for the environment.
Also new is the new Iomega® Mac Edition eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive, a 3.5-inch HDD in a sleek silver enclosure that features two fast FireWire 800 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and three cables: a USB 2.0 cable, a FireWire 800 cable and a FireWire 400 to 800 conversion cable. The new eGo Mac Edition desktop drive is HFS+ formatted and is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities.
With up to 2TB of capacity, the new Iomega eGo Desktop Hard Drives can store up to 800,000 photos, over 500,000 songs or 770 hours of video***.
The Most Powerful Software Package Bundled with a Hard Drive Today
Included free of charge with all of Iomega's eGo portable and desktop hard drives is the Iomega Protection Suite, a one-stop portfolio of backup and anti-virus software giving users added protection for their photos, videos, music and other files.
The Iomega Protection Suite includes:
-- A complementary 12 month subscription to Trend Micro(TM) Internet
Security for the PC, or Trend Micro(TM) Smart Surfing software for
Mac.
-- Iomega QuikProtect: backup software for simple scheduled file-level
backup of data to hard drives and network-attached storage devices
(for Windows and Mac desktops and notebooks).
-- EMC® Retrospect® Express software: backup all of your data plus
applications and settings (for Windows and Mac desktops and
notebooks).
-- MozyHome(TM) Online Backup service: Convenient online backup service
with 2GB of online capacity for free (unlimited online storage for
$4.95/month). MozyHome Online service allows you to restore your most
important data from any computer with internet access, at any location
in the world.
All of the software elements in the Iomega Protection Suite are accessible via easy download to new eGo Drive owners.
Pricing, Availability and Warranty
The new Iomega eGo portable and desktop hard drives are available worldwide today. The new 500GB Iomega® SuperSpeed USB 3.0 eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive is available for $129.99. The new Iomega® USB 2.0 Compact Edition eGo(TM) Portable Hard Drive is $94.99 for the 320GB model, $114.99 for the 500GB model, and $199.99 for 1TB model. The new Iomega® USB 3.0 eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive is available for $149.99 for the 1TB model, and $229.99 for the 2TB model. The new Iomega® Mac Edition eGo (TM) Desktop Hard Drive is available for $159.99 for 1TB model, and $249.99 for the 2TB model. The new Iomega® 1TB BlackBelt eGo(TM) Mac Edition Portable Hard Drive, expected to be available at Apple retail stores in June, is $229.99.
The Iomega USB 3.0 ExpressCard (TM) Adapter for USB 2.0 laptops is available for $39.99, and the Iomega USB 3.0 PCI Express Adaptor for PC desktops is $39.99.
All pricing is U.S. suggested retail.
All of the new Iomega eGo portable and desktop models include a 3-year limited warranty (with registration), and are available from online retailers, VARs, resellers and select retailers, as well as at http://www.iomega.com.
For more information on Iomega's complete line of direct-attached hard drives, please go to http://www.iomega.com. Be sure to see Iomega's new USB 3.0 product video at YouTube.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage and network security solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading network attached storage products for the home and small business; one of the industry's broadest selections of direct-attached external hard drives; and the ScreenPlay(TM) family of multimedia drives that makes it easy to move video, pictures and other files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of Iomega's digital storage products and managed services solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.iomega.com/ipartner.
NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
** 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
*** Contents are calculated as follows - Songs (MP3): 128 kbps bit
rate using 11:1 Compression ratio, 4 min/song; Digital Photos:
2.5MB per JPG photo using a 6 megapixel camera; DVD Video: 5.5 Mb/s
(2.597 GB/hr) data rate. These examples are for illustrative
purposes only.
Copyright© 2010 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved. Iomega, eGo, ScreenPlay and QuikProtect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Chris Romoser of Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148,
romoser@iomega.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
http://www.iomega.com/
eXelate Joins adap.tv Marketplace to Offer Audience Targeting and Optimization Tools
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
eXelate Joins adap.tv Marketplace to Offer Audience Targeting and Optimization Tools
Partnership Offers Advertisers Advanced Capabilities to Identify Specific Audiences and Maximize the Effectiveness of Video Ad Campaigns
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 2 -- Adap.tv, creators of the first online video advertising marketplace and the onesource video ad management platform for publishers, announced today a partnership with eXelate, the first and largest open exchange for audience targeting data. eXelate is the first to offer advanced targeting services through the new open data integration feature of the adap.tv marketplace (atm), which helps advertisers leverage multiple data targeting sources for their online video campaigns.
This partnership combines adap.tv's innovative platform with eXelate's industry leading consumer targeting data on over 150 million unique visitors each month. Advertisers in the adap.tv marketplace gain access to eXelate's rich targeting data including age, gender, community and household income. There is no integration process for buyers who want to leverage eXelate's registration-based data inside the marketplace, making buying audience-targeted campaigns as simple as selecting the desired user segments from a pull down menu.
"Fluid, flexible access to a broad pool of eXelate data via the adap.tv marketplace represents the next stage in the evolution of the rapidly growing online video space," stated Mark Zagorski, Chief Revenue Officer of eXelate. "Video advertisers will now be able to leverage the same type of pinpoint targeting capabilities that display advertisers have been using for years, helping to support both branding and performance focused campaigns. We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading companies driving this video targeting evolution."
Data has become increasingly critical for online video advertisers that demand better ways to reach their most relevant audiences. According to a recent study from Advertiser Perceptions, more than half of agencies surveyed believe that integrating additional data providers into a targeting system provides more effective campaigns.
"The adap.tv marketplace provides the most innovative tools available to make online video buying and selling efficient and profitable," said Toby Gabriner, President of adap.tv. "By partnering with a leading technology company like eXelate, we can deliver a valuable tool that meets the growing demand among advertisers for more advanced data and campaigns that perform."
About adap.tv
Adap.tv develops video advertising trading, serving and management technology that makes video more profitable and less painful. It is the way video advertising works. The adap.tv marketplace (atm) is the industry's first online video advertising marketplace. atm connects advertisers, agencies, publishers and ad networks with a robust marketplace to make smart buying and selling decisions in real time. adap.tv is also the creator of onesource, the online video ad-serving platform that empowers publishers to succeed in online video. A complete end-to-end solution, onesource helps publishers increase advertising revenue, grow streams, make the right business decisions, and simplify every aspect of ad operations. Based in San Mateo, CA with a sales office in New York, the company is privately held and is backed by Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures and the Gemini Israel Funds. For more information please visit http://adap.tv/.
About eXelate
The eXelate eXchange is the world's first and largest open marketplace for behavioral targeting data. Through participation on the eXchange and access to proprietary data management tools such as eXelate's teXi, data buyers build an instant behavioral targeting function and optimize their campaign delivery, while data sellers gain direct control over their audience data distribution and build a new privacy-friendly income stream. The eXchange includes over 40 top ad network, agency and demand-side platform buyers and dozens of leading publishers, who deliver targeting data on 150M U.S. unique users each month in lucrative verticals including Business-to-Business, Auto, Travel, Finance, Shopping and registration-based Demographics. For more information please visit http://www.exelate.com.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for adap.tv
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Uriah Av-Ron
eXelate
646-755-6120
pr@exelate.com
Source: adap.tv
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson, Weber Shandwick for adap.tv, +1-212-445-8371,
jnicholson@webershandwick.com; or Uriah Av-Ron, eXelate, +1-646-755-6120,
pr@exelate.com
Web Site: http://adap.tv/
Partnership Offers Advertisers Advanced Capabilities to Identify Specific Audiences and Maximize the Effectiveness of Video Ad Campaigns
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 2 -- Adap.tv, creators of the first online video advertising marketplace and the onesource video ad management platform for publishers, announced today a partnership with eXelate, the first and largest open exchange for audience targeting data. eXelate is the first to offer advanced targeting services through the new open data integration feature of the adap.tv marketplace (atm), which helps advertisers leverage multiple data targeting sources for their online video campaigns.
This partnership combines adap.tv's innovative platform with eXelate's industry leading consumer targeting data on over 150 million unique visitors each month. Advertisers in the adap.tv marketplace gain access to eXelate's rich targeting data including age, gender, community and household income. There is no integration process for buyers who want to leverage eXelate's registration-based data inside the marketplace, making buying audience-targeted campaigns as simple as selecting the desired user segments from a pull down menu.
"Fluid, flexible access to a broad pool of eXelate data via the adap.tv marketplace represents the next stage in the evolution of the rapidly growing online video space," stated Mark Zagorski, Chief Revenue Officer of eXelate. "Video advertisers will now be able to leverage the same type of pinpoint targeting capabilities that display advertisers have been using for years, helping to support both branding and performance focused campaigns. We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading companies driving this video targeting evolution."
Data has become increasingly critical for online video advertisers that demand better ways to reach their most relevant audiences. According to a recent study from Advertiser Perceptions, more than half of agencies surveyed believe that integrating additional data providers into a targeting system provides more effective campaigns.
"The adap.tv marketplace provides the most innovative tools available to make online video buying and selling efficient and profitable," said Toby Gabriner, President of adap.tv. "By partnering with a leading technology company like eXelate, we can deliver a valuable tool that meets the growing demand among advertisers for more advanced data and campaigns that perform."
About adap.tv
Adap.tv develops video advertising trading, serving and management technology that makes video more profitable and less painful. It is the way video advertising works. The adap.tv marketplace (atm) is the industry's first online video advertising marketplace. atm connects advertisers, agencies, publishers and ad networks with a robust marketplace to make smart buying and selling decisions in real time. adap.tv is also the creator of onesource, the online video ad-serving platform that empowers publishers to succeed in online video. A complete end-to-end solution, onesource helps publishers increase advertising revenue, grow streams, make the right business decisions, and simplify every aspect of ad operations. Based in San Mateo, CA with a sales office in New York, the company is privately held and is backed by Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures and the Gemini Israel Funds. For more information please visit http://adap.tv/.
About eXelate
The eXelate eXchange is the world's first and largest open marketplace for behavioral targeting data. Through participation on the eXchange and access to proprietary data management tools such as eXelate's teXi, data buyers build an instant behavioral targeting function and optimize their campaign delivery, while data sellers gain direct control over their audience data distribution and build a new privacy-friendly income stream. The eXchange includes over 40 top ad network, agency and demand-side platform buyers and dozens of leading publishers, who deliver targeting data on 150M U.S. unique users each month in lucrative verticals including Business-to-Business, Auto, Travel, Finance, Shopping and registration-based Demographics. For more information please visit http://www.exelate.com.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for adap.tv
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Uriah Av-Ron
eXelate
646-755-6120
pr@exelate.com
Source: adap.tv
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson, Weber Shandwick for adap.tv, +1-212-445-8371,
jnicholson@webershandwick.com; or Uriah Av-Ron, eXelate, +1-646-755-6120,
pr@exelate.com
Web Site: http://adap.tv/
Buy.com(R) Enhances Mobile Shopping, Reports Strong Growth in Mobile Traffic
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Buy.com(R) Enhances Mobile Shopping, Reports Strong Growth in Mobile Traffic
Revamped mobile shopping site generates nine times the traffic as previous search-only site
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 2 -- Buy.com, The Internet Superstore(TM), today announced the launch of its greatly enhanced mobile site with the addition of full search and checkout capabilities and a faster, simpler platform that delivers an improved mobile shopping experience. Since the Beta mobile shopping site went live in May, the company has seen traffic increase more than nine times previous levels.
Online shoppers can now visit Buy.com from any mobile phone, browse 5.3 million product selections and make purchases using their favorite payment methods offered by Buy.com. Shoppers also can watch thousands of BuyTV product videos and Top 10 countdowns in popular categories to have the richest shopping experience prior to purchase.
Previously, the mobile site only offered limited product search capabilities and pricing information. Despite the partial offering, Buy.com already was ranked as one of the top 10 mobile commerce players, according to Nielsen Company and Internet Retailer, thanks to Buy.com's wide selection of available products and low prices.
"The rapid growth we've seen in mobile shopping in such a short period of time shows that people want to shop when they want, where they want," said Buy.com CEO and President Neel Grover. "To meet this demand, we made our mobile platform more robust and faster, yet very simple to use, giving shoppers easy access to the best deals online wherever they may be - car, restaurant or physical store."
In addition to Buy.com's vast product selection and low prices, mobile shoppers also can access the company's retail Marketplace, which currently features more than 11.5 million product listings from thousands of qualified third-party retailers.
About Buy.com
With more than 14 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a rewarding shopping experience and a broad selection of high-quality technology and entertainment retail goods at everyday low prices. Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June of 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore(TM) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.
Source: Buy.com
CONTACT: Elaine Ordiz, GolinHarris for Buy.com, +1-213-438-8710,
eordiz@golinharris.com
Web Site: http://www.buy.com/
Revamped mobile shopping site generates nine times the traffic as previous search-only site
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 2 -- Buy.com, The Internet Superstore(TM), today announced the launch of its greatly enhanced mobile site with the addition of full search and checkout capabilities and a faster, simpler platform that delivers an improved mobile shopping experience. Since the Beta mobile shopping site went live in May, the company has seen traffic increase more than nine times previous levels.
Online shoppers can now visit Buy.com from any mobile phone, browse 5.3 million product selections and make purchases using their favorite payment methods offered by Buy.com. Shoppers also can watch thousands of BuyTV product videos and Top 10 countdowns in popular categories to have the richest shopping experience prior to purchase.
Previously, the mobile site only offered limited product search capabilities and pricing information. Despite the partial offering, Buy.com already was ranked as one of the top 10 mobile commerce players, according to Nielsen Company and Internet Retailer, thanks to Buy.com's wide selection of available products and low prices.
"The rapid growth we've seen in mobile shopping in such a short period of time shows that people want to shop when they want, where they want," said Buy.com CEO and President Neel Grover. "To meet this demand, we made our mobile platform more robust and faster, yet very simple to use, giving shoppers easy access to the best deals online wherever they may be - car, restaurant or physical store."
In addition to Buy.com's vast product selection and low prices, mobile shoppers also can access the company's retail Marketplace, which currently features more than 11.5 million product listings from thousands of qualified third-party retailers.
About Buy.com
With more than 14 million customers, Buy.com is a leading retail marketplace, focused on providing its customers with a rewarding shopping experience and a broad selection of high-quality technology and entertainment retail goods at everyday low prices. Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, DVDs, games, toys, bags, fragrance, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June of 1997, Buy.com is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Buy.com® and The Internet Superstore(TM) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.
Source: Buy.com
CONTACT: Elaine Ordiz, GolinHarris for Buy.com, +1-213-438-8710,
eordiz@golinharris.com
Web Site: http://www.buy.com/
Latest NAVTEQ LocationPoint(TM) Ad Trial Reveals Its Power To Convert Clicks to Paying Customers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Latest NAVTEQ LocationPoint(TM) Ad Trial Reveals Its Power To Convert Clicks to Paying Customers
Trial shows up to 39 percent respond to calls to action including 'click to navigate' to the advertised retailer
CHICAGO, June 2 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, today released findings of its most recent U.S. advertising trial that shows the potential of its LocationPoint(TM) Advertising network in converting click throughs to paying customers.
The findings cap a months-long U.S.-focused trial of NAVTEQ LocationPoint(TM) that showed advertisers posted a click-through rate (CTR) high of 2.49%--more than 13 times the .19 average of online banner ads(1). More important, the NAVTEQ trial found that of those consumers who clicked on location-intelligent ads, 39 percent clicked through for additional details including turn-by-turn or step-by-step directions to the advertised merchant's retail location.
Launched 18 months ago, NAVTEQ's LocationPoint(TM) ad services harness NAVTEQ's unrivalled location content and capabilities to pinpoint where consumers are, deliver ads and calls to action within a few feet of advertised points of purchase, and guide them to the merchant's doorstep. Built-in calls to action including "click to map" and "click to navigate" bolster consumer engagement with ads, drive traffic to advertised locations, and make the service unique.
The findings of the latest U.S. trial, on the heels of a similar NAVTEQ trial recently concluded in Europe, demonstrate the persuasive power of LocationPoint(TM) where it comes to meaningfully engaging consumers and motivating them to visit advertised store locations.
The U.S. findings echo a just-concluded NAVTEQ trial in Europe which resulted in a 7 percent CTR and a 39 percent conversion to "click to map." That trial featured McDonald's ads offering deals on burgers to mobile users as they approached McDonald's restaurants in Finland.
"Location is the new demographic. It's no longer just about age, gender, and socio-economics, but about reaching mobile users who are in a geographic position to buy," said Chris Rothey, vice president, NAVTEQ Media Solutions. ""These findings show the power of LPA in helping advertisers find location-relevant consumers and guide those consumers into stores."
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4700 employees located in 204 offices in 46 countries.
NAVTEQ and LocationPoint are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
(1) @2009 Forrester Research, Inc.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO)
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: NAVTEQ
CONTACT: Stella Smith of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-7614,
stella.smith@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ
Web Site: http://www.navteq.com/
Trial shows up to 39 percent respond to calls to action including 'click to navigate' to the advertised retailer
CHICAGO, June 2 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, today released findings of its most recent U.S. advertising trial that shows the potential of its LocationPoint(TM) Advertising network in converting click throughs to paying customers.
The findings cap a months-long U.S.-focused trial of NAVTEQ LocationPoint(TM) that showed advertisers posted a click-through rate (CTR) high of 2.49%--more than 13 times the .19 average of online banner ads(1). More important, the NAVTEQ trial found that of those consumers who clicked on location-intelligent ads, 39 percent clicked through for additional details including turn-by-turn or step-by-step directions to the advertised merchant's retail location.
Launched 18 months ago, NAVTEQ's LocationPoint(TM) ad services harness NAVTEQ's unrivalled location content and capabilities to pinpoint where consumers are, deliver ads and calls to action within a few feet of advertised points of purchase, and guide them to the merchant's doorstep. Built-in calls to action including "click to map" and "click to navigate" bolster consumer engagement with ads, drive traffic to advertised locations, and make the service unique.
The findings of the latest U.S. trial, on the heels of a similar NAVTEQ trial recently concluded in Europe, demonstrate the persuasive power of LocationPoint(TM) where it comes to meaningfully engaging consumers and motivating them to visit advertised store locations.
The U.S. findings echo a just-concluded NAVTEQ trial in Europe which resulted in a 7 percent CTR and a 39 percent conversion to "click to map." That trial featured McDonald's ads offering deals on burgers to mobile users as they approached McDonald's restaurants in Finland.
"Location is the new demographic. It's no longer just about age, gender, and socio-economics, but about reaching mobile users who are in a geographic position to buy," said Chris Rothey, vice president, NAVTEQ Media Solutions. ""These findings show the power of LPA in helping advertisers find location-relevant consumers and guide those consumers into stores."
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4700 employees located in 204 offices in 46 countries.
NAVTEQ and LocationPoint are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
(1) @2009 Forrester Research, Inc.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO)
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060313/NAVTEQLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: NAVTEQ
CONTACT: Stella Smith of NAVTEQ, +1-312-894-7614,
stella.smith@navteq.com; or Bob Richter, +1-212-802-8588,
bob@richtermedia.com, for NAVTEQ
Web Site: http://www.navteq.com/
Pick a Color. Pick a Room. Pick a Song. The Award-Winning Sonos ZonePlayer S5. Now in Black.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Pick a Color. Pick a Room. Pick a Song. The Award-Winning Sonos ZonePlayer S5. Now in Black.
ALL-IN-ONE WIRELESS MUSIC SYSTEM CONTROLLED WITH AN IPHONE PRAISED AS "GADGET OF THE YEAR"
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 2 -- Sonos®, Inc., the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today introduced the latest addition to its suite of products - the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 in black. Applauded by experts as one of the Gadgets of the Year, the Sonos S5 is an all-in-one wireless music system that can be controlled with an iPhone(TM), iPod® touch or any Sonos Controller. The Sonos S5 (in both black and white) has a suggested retail price of $399 and can be purchased at any authorized Sonos retailer or at Sonos.com. To view an introduction video about the Sonos S5, visit http://www.sonos.com/S5demo.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/LA14083)
The key features of the Sonos S5 include:
-- Room-filling sound: 5 integrated speakers and 5 dedicated digital
amplifiers provide crystal-clear audio that fills any room with music.
-- Unlimited music from iTunes and the Internet: Play way more than what
fits on your iPod, including all your iTunes, free Internet radio and
millions of songs and stations from the Internet, including
iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster®, Pandora®, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS® Internet
Radio, and more.
-- Control with an iPhone or iPod touch: Download the free Sonos
Controller for iPhone app and search for songs, choose the music and
control the volume in any room from anywhere. Don't have an iPhone?
Use any wireless handheld Sonos Controller or the Sonos Controller for
Mac or PC.
-- Wireless expandability: Add more S5s wirelessly and fill your whole
house with music. Then, play the same song in every room or different
songs in different rooms.
"We're thrilled to expand our product portfolio to include the S5 in black," said Phil Abram, President, Sonos, Inc. "We felt it was important to offer our customers a choice when designing their perfect Sonos setup for different rooms of their home."
To learn more about Sonos, locate an authorized Sonos retailer or make a purchase, please visit http://www.sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.
About Sonos, Inc.
Sonos® is the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is the first, wireless multi-room music system that lets you play all the music you want all over your house - and control it all from the palm of your hand. Sonos liberates the music stored on a computer so it can be enjoyed all over the house. In addition, by partnering with audio services like Audible.com®, iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster®, Pandora®, RadioTime, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS® Internet Radio, and more, Sonos gives music lovers instant, computer-free access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more. The award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System is available at more than 6200 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at http://www.sonos.com. Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands and Penang, Malaysia. To find out more about the company or the Sonos Multi-Room Music System, please visit: pr.sonos.com.
© 2004-2010 by Sonos Inc. All rights reserved. Sonos is a Registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries with pending trademark registrations worldwide. SonosNet, ZonePlayer, ZoneBridge and all Sonos logos are trademarks of Sonos Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/LA14083
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Sonos, Inc.
CONTACT: Thomas Meyer of Sonos, Inc., +1-949-212-6201,
Thomas.Meyer@sonos.com, Twitter @Sonos, http://pr.sonos.com/
Web Site: http://www.sonos.com/
ALL-IN-ONE WIRELESS MUSIC SYSTEM CONTROLLED WITH AN IPHONE PRAISED AS "GADGET OF THE YEAR"
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 2 -- Sonos®, Inc., the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home, today introduced the latest addition to its suite of products - the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 in black. Applauded by experts as one of the Gadgets of the Year, the Sonos S5 is an all-in-one wireless music system that can be controlled with an iPhone(TM), iPod® touch or any Sonos Controller. The Sonos S5 (in both black and white) has a suggested retail price of $399 and can be purchased at any authorized Sonos retailer or at Sonos.com. To view an introduction video about the Sonos S5, visit http://www.sonos.com/S5demo.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100602/LA14083)
The key features of the Sonos S5 include:
-- Room-filling sound: 5 integrated speakers and 5 dedicated digital
amplifiers provide crystal-clear audio that fills any room with music.
-- Unlimited music from iTunes and the Internet: Play way more than what
fits on your iPod, including all your iTunes, free Internet radio and
millions of songs and stations from the Internet, including
iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster®, Pandora®, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS® Internet
Radio, and more.
-- Control with an iPhone or iPod touch: Download the free Sonos
Controller for iPhone app and search for songs, choose the music and
control the volume in any room from anywhere. Don't have an iPhone?
Use any wireless handheld Sonos Controller or the Sonos Controller for
Mac or PC.
-- Wireless expandability: Add more S5s wirelessly and fill your whole
house with music. Then, play the same song in every room or different
songs in different rooms.
"We're thrilled to expand our product portfolio to include the S5 in black," said Phil Abram, President, Sonos, Inc. "We felt it was important to offer our customers a choice when designing their perfect Sonos setup for different rooms of their home."
To learn more about Sonos, locate an authorized Sonos retailer or make a purchase, please visit http://www.sonos.com or call 877.80.SONOS.
About Sonos, Inc.
Sonos® is the leading developer of wireless multi-room music systems for the home. The Sonos Multi-Room Music System is the first, wireless multi-room music system that lets you play all the music you want all over your house - and control it all from the palm of your hand. Sonos liberates the music stored on a computer so it can be enjoyed all over the house. In addition, by partnering with audio services like Audible.com®, iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster®, Pandora®, RadioTime, Rhapsody®, SIRIUS® Internet Radio, and more, Sonos gives music lovers instant, computer-free access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations, audiobooks, and more. The award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System is available at more than 6200 retailers in over 65 countries worldwide; or direct from Sonos at http://www.sonos.com. Sonos is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Cambridge, MA, Hilversum, Netherlands and Penang, Malaysia. To find out more about the company or the Sonos Multi-Room Music System, please visit: pr.sonos.com.
© 2004-2010 by Sonos Inc. All rights reserved. Sonos is a Registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries with pending trademark registrations worldwide. SonosNet, ZonePlayer, ZoneBridge and all Sonos logos are trademarks of Sonos Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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Source: Sonos, Inc.
CONTACT: Thomas Meyer of Sonos, Inc., +1-949-212-6201,
Thomas.Meyer@sonos.com, Twitter @Sonos, http://pr.sonos.com/
Web Site: http://www.sonos.com/
Kognitio Partners With Hosted Solutions To Host and Manage On-Demand Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS(TM)) in North America
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 2, 2010 at 7:42:02 AM
Kognitio Partners With Hosted Solutions To Host and Manage On-Demand Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS(TM)) in North America
Technology services provider becomes first North American partner to offer Kognitio's DaaS to its customers; offering deep-dive, on-demand analytics
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2 -- Kognitio®, a leading global provider of business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing solutions, and Hosted Solutions, the East Coast's premier provider of IT infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), today announced that the two companies will partner to offer Kognitio's award-winning, on-demand Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS) solution to organizations throughout North America.
Hosted Solutions is Kognitio's first hosting partner in North America, making DaaS, centered around its WX2 analytical database, available to a far wider range of companies than previously possible. The partnership was announced today at the SaaS Users Group Spring Roadshow, being held this week in Charlotte and Raleigh. Hosted Solutions is the title sponsor of the event, and Kognitio is a silver sponsor.
Under the terms of the partnership, Kognitio will use Hosted Solutions' five SAS-70 Type II data centers along the East Coast to securely host data from its DaaS customers. "Hosted Solutions' data centers provide the reliability and security we were seeking. Its customers already recognize the value in outsourcing key infrastructure capabilities, thus making it easier for us to convey to them the benefits in letting us handle their business analytics. We were impressed that Hosted Solutions recognized the value it could offer to its existing customers and prospects with DaaS. We were seeking more than a hosting provider; we wanted a partner and we found that in the Hosted Solutions team," said John K. Thompson, Kognitio's Chief Executive Officer of North American operations.
"Kognitio's focus on the use of data analytics to empower its customers to gain competitive business advantage is consistent with our strategic business approach," said Kip Turco, Hosted Solutions' Chief Operating Officer. "Outsourcing key IT functionalities allows our customers to focus on their core business functionality. By offering DaaS, we are extending that positioning. Simply put, DaaS and Hosted Solutions are a good fit in the marketplace. Our partnership with Kognitio allows us to deliver powerful data analytics to organizations across North America, while remove the risk and cost usually associated with such deployments. We're proud to be working with Kognitio in making DaaS the pre-eminent BI SaaS solution."
Hosted Solutions will make Kognitio's DaaS available to companies that want to benefit from deep-dive analytics, but may not have the upfront capital expenditures to run data analytics and data warehousing implementations on premise. Powered by Kognitio's WX2 database, DaaS gives organizations the ability to access and analyze their data, using, via Hosted Solutions' Stratus Trusted Cloud(TM) environment, with end-users simply paying via a terabyte-per-month-based model for the analytics they use. The hosted architecture offers a risk-free and low-cost entry into deep-dive analytics on big data; the scalable infrastructure offer enterprises an on-demand service that rapidly grows with their needs.
Whether for pricing analysis, customer insight, retail analytics or the myriad of other business areas that require analytics, the cost savings that can be realized via Kognitio's DaaS means companies can meet their analytical needs without having to implement large-scale infrastructures themselves. Organizations can load their data and being analyzing it in less than forty-eight hours. Since DaaS is provided on a monthly contracted basis, the initial risk and costs during the proof periods are dramatically reduced; instead, companies can leverage operational expenditure (OpEx) funds to finance this service.
About Kognitio
Kognitio is an innovative, technology-rich company, providing leading-edge solutions to business problems that require the acquisition, rationalization and analysis of large or complex data. Kognitio's award-winning WX2, a 2008 SearchDataManagement.com "Product of the Year," is the industry's fastest and most scalable analytical database on the market, giving firms the ability to turn their raw data into valuable business insight fast, and empowering its customers to realize comprehensive answers to critical business questions.
Globally headquartered in Bracknell, UK, with North American headquarters in Chicago and offices in New York, Kognitio delivers competitive advantage to its clients across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services and utilities. More information is available by phone at 312.268.5725 and at http://www.kognitio.com.
About Hosted Solutions
Based in Raleigh, NC, Hosted Solutions is the East Coast's premier provider of IT infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Its high quality Data Center and Managed Hosting services, including its exclusive Stratus Trusted Cloud(TM) offering, maintain and protect customers' mission-critical IT systems and applications, enabling them to reduce operating costs, lower the risk of downtime, focus on core competencies, and achieve their top business objectives. The company operates SAS 70 Type II Certified facilities in Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, and Cary NC, providing best-of-breed data center operations with hardened physical infrastructure, the highest level of security, and a complete managed services portfolio. Winner of the prestigious 2009 Channel Insider "Bull's Eye MSP of the Year" award, Hosted Solutions is backed by Boston-based private equity firm ABRY Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.hostedsolutions.com.
Source: Kognitio; Hosted Solutions
CONTACT: John K. Thompson, Kognitio, +1-312-268-5725,
john.thompson@kognitio.com; Noreen Allen, Hosted Solutions, +1-919-882-3048,
nallen@hostedsolutions.com; Steve Friedberg, MMI Communications,
+1-610-518-7474, steve@mmicommunications.net
Web Site: http://www.kognitio.com/
http://www.hostedsolutions.com/
Technology services provider becomes first North American partner to offer Kognitio's DaaS to its customers; offering deep-dive, on-demand analytics
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2 -- Kognitio®, a leading global provider of business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing solutions, and Hosted Solutions, the East Coast's premier provider of IT infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), today announced that the two companies will partner to offer Kognitio's award-winning, on-demand Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS) solution to organizations throughout North America.
Hosted Solutions is Kognitio's first hosting partner in North America, making DaaS, centered around its WX2 analytical database, available to a far wider range of companies than previously possible. The partnership was announced today at the SaaS Users Group Spring Roadshow, being held this week in Charlotte and Raleigh. Hosted Solutions is the title sponsor of the event, and Kognitio is a silver sponsor.
Under the terms of the partnership, Kognitio will use Hosted Solutions' five SAS-70 Type II data centers along the East Coast to securely host data from its DaaS customers. "Hosted Solutions' data centers provide the reliability and security we were seeking. Its customers already recognize the value in outsourcing key infrastructure capabilities, thus making it easier for us to convey to them the benefits in letting us handle their business analytics. We were impressed that Hosted Solutions recognized the value it could offer to its existing customers and prospects with DaaS. We were seeking more than a hosting provider; we wanted a partner and we found that in the Hosted Solutions team," said John K. Thompson, Kognitio's Chief Executive Officer of North American operations.
"Kognitio's focus on the use of data analytics to empower its customers to gain competitive business advantage is consistent with our strategic business approach," said Kip Turco, Hosted Solutions' Chief Operating Officer. "Outsourcing key IT functionalities allows our customers to focus on their core business functionality. By offering DaaS, we are extending that positioning. Simply put, DaaS and Hosted Solutions are a good fit in the marketplace. Our partnership with Kognitio allows us to deliver powerful data analytics to organizations across North America, while remove the risk and cost usually associated with such deployments. We're proud to be working with Kognitio in making DaaS the pre-eminent BI SaaS solution."
Hosted Solutions will make Kognitio's DaaS available to companies that want to benefit from deep-dive analytics, but may not have the upfront capital expenditures to run data analytics and data warehousing implementations on premise. Powered by Kognitio's WX2 database, DaaS gives organizations the ability to access and analyze their data, using, via Hosted Solutions' Stratus Trusted Cloud(TM) environment, with end-users simply paying via a terabyte-per-month-based model for the analytics they use. The hosted architecture offers a risk-free and low-cost entry into deep-dive analytics on big data; the scalable infrastructure offer enterprises an on-demand service that rapidly grows with their needs.
Whether for pricing analysis, customer insight, retail analytics or the myriad of other business areas that require analytics, the cost savings that can be realized via Kognitio's DaaS means companies can meet their analytical needs without having to implement large-scale infrastructures themselves. Organizations can load their data and being analyzing it in less than forty-eight hours. Since DaaS is provided on a monthly contracted basis, the initial risk and costs during the proof periods are dramatically reduced; instead, companies can leverage operational expenditure (OpEx) funds to finance this service.
About Kognitio
Kognitio is an innovative, technology-rich company, providing leading-edge solutions to business problems that require the acquisition, rationalization and analysis of large or complex data. Kognitio's award-winning WX2, a 2008 SearchDataManagement.com "Product of the Year," is the industry's fastest and most scalable analytical database on the market, giving firms the ability to turn their raw data into valuable business insight fast, and empowering its customers to realize comprehensive answers to critical business questions.
Globally headquartered in Bracknell, UK, with North American headquarters in Chicago and offices in New York, Kognitio delivers competitive advantage to its clients across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services and utilities. More information is available by phone at 312.268.5725 and at http://www.kognitio.com.
About Hosted Solutions
Based in Raleigh, NC, Hosted Solutions is the East Coast's premier provider of IT infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Its high quality Data Center and Managed Hosting services, including its exclusive Stratus Trusted Cloud(TM) offering, maintain and protect customers' mission-critical IT systems and applications, enabling them to reduce operating costs, lower the risk of downtime, focus on core competencies, and achieve their top business objectives. The company operates SAS 70 Type II Certified facilities in Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, and Cary NC, providing best-of-breed data center operations with hardened physical infrastructure, the highest level of security, and a complete managed services portfolio. Winner of the prestigious 2009 Channel Insider "Bull's Eye MSP of the Year" award, Hosted Solutions is backed by Boston-based private equity firm ABRY Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.hostedsolutions.com.
Source: Kognitio; Hosted Solutions
CONTACT: John K. Thompson, Kognitio, +1-312-268-5725,
john.thompson@kognitio.com; Noreen Allen, Hosted Solutions, +1-919-882-3048,
nallen@hostedsolutions.com; Steve Friedberg, MMI Communications,
+1-610-518-7474, steve@mmicommunications.net
Web Site: http://www.kognitio.com/
http://www.hostedsolutions.com/