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May 25, 2010
Allvoices.com Offers Health Care for Valued Journalists
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 2:56:01 PM
Allvoices.com Offers Health Care for Valued Journalists
Provides a Critical Benefit for Citizen Reporters and Journalists While Traditional News Industry Shrinks
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25 -- Allvoices.com, the first open media site where anyone can report from anywhere, today announced that it will provide health care options for its most active U.S. contributors. The global news hub currently supports nearly 350,000 professional and citizen journalists worldwide and pays its contributors based on how their posts perform on the site. This includes quality of post, traffic and community it generates. Allvoices firmly believes that every contributor--professional or citizen--is a reporter and thus is committed to providing the benefits necessary to support their writers. In efforts to attract and retain the best talent, Allvoices goes beyond providing a publishing platform and offers rewards and incentives to ensure the highest quality of work.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/AQ70267LOGO-b)
Health care for Allvoices' most active writers comes in response to the site's exponential growth at a time when the media industry has significantly shrunk, making it one of the only citizen journalism platforms that helps writers augment their living. Allvoices plans to roll out additional health options over the next year and see this as a way to extend their mission--providing reporters with the resources to create quality, vetted journalism.
"Allvoices began as a way to bring the best of world news into one place. In order to reach this goal, our writers need to be paid and know they have some protection in the event of a health crisis," said Aki Hashmi, Chief Marketing Officer of Allvoices. "We see providing health options as a step forward in the journalism industry. Open media sites are slowly emerging as sources of income for writers. This is one solution to the financial crisis facing the news industry; reporters, both citizen and professional, can now make money and have access to some health care resources."
As journalism continues to adapt to the Internet, Allvoices' efforts to provide health care is notable as it signals a shift in the news-media industry. Open media sites are responding to the needs of both citizen and professional journalists, beginning to provide writers with means required to create cogent, compelling work.
"At the root of our payment plan and now basic health care options is our commitment to journalistic excellence. Journalism is essential to a democratic society," said Hashmi. "We believe community based sites can and will play an integral role in preserving its status as 'the fourth estate'."
Allvoices' large user base gave Allvoices the leverage to secure significantly less expensive rates than typical health care plans. In order for contributors to qualify, they must commit to generating at least 15 articles per month and must achieve a score of 80 within the incentive program. Details can be found here: http://www.allvoices.com/incentive
Health options include a limited medical plan that provides fixed benefits and covers expenses like doctor visits, prescription drugs, preventive care and diagnostics.
Participation includes:
-- Access to one of the largest PPO networks in the country, provided by
the Beech Street network of providers
-- No co-pay or deductible. Contributors are covered beginning with the
first Dr.'s visit
-- Lower costs for prescriptions
-- No network restrictions. The plan covers benefits regardless of the
physician
-- Nurse Hotline. 24/7 availability for health related questions
For more information please visit Flex Shield Enrollment. (http://www.allvoices.com/healthplan.)
About Allvoices, Inc.
Allvoices' mission is to create a global community for sharing news, videos, images and opinions from multiple points of view that invoke an emotional connection between individual perspectives from around the world. A community of diverse, engaged and globally minded citizens serves as news reporters, opinion leaders and publishers to share with the world the realities on-the-ground. Allvoices.com brings together context, insight and diversity of opinions around a broad range of topics and issues on the global, national and local levels. Allvoices is the largest global community offering unbiased and relevant news and perspectives in one place. With its proprietary algorithms, Allvoices utilizes professional and online news sources, blogs, images and videos to determine relevancy, foster credibility and maintain openness with each contribution made to the site. For more information, visit http://www.allvoices.com/
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/AQ70267LOGO-b
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Allvoices, Inc.
CONTACT: Sarah Prejean of SutherlandGold Group, +1-415-608-4043,
sarah@sutherlandgold.com, for Allvoices, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.allvoices.com/
Provides a Critical Benefit for Citizen Reporters and Journalists While Traditional News Industry Shrinks
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25 -- Allvoices.com, the first open media site where anyone can report from anywhere, today announced that it will provide health care options for its most active U.S. contributors. The global news hub currently supports nearly 350,000 professional and citizen journalists worldwide and pays its contributors based on how their posts perform on the site. This includes quality of post, traffic and community it generates. Allvoices firmly believes that every contributor--professional or citizen--is a reporter and thus is committed to providing the benefits necessary to support their writers. In efforts to attract and retain the best talent, Allvoices goes beyond providing a publishing platform and offers rewards and incentives to ensure the highest quality of work.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/AQ70267LOGO-b)
Health care for Allvoices' most active writers comes in response to the site's exponential growth at a time when the media industry has significantly shrunk, making it one of the only citizen journalism platforms that helps writers augment their living. Allvoices plans to roll out additional health options over the next year and see this as a way to extend their mission--providing reporters with the resources to create quality, vetted journalism.
"Allvoices began as a way to bring the best of world news into one place. In order to reach this goal, our writers need to be paid and know they have some protection in the event of a health crisis," said Aki Hashmi, Chief Marketing Officer of Allvoices. "We see providing health options as a step forward in the journalism industry. Open media sites are slowly emerging as sources of income for writers. This is one solution to the financial crisis facing the news industry; reporters, both citizen and professional, can now make money and have access to some health care resources."
As journalism continues to adapt to the Internet, Allvoices' efforts to provide health care is notable as it signals a shift in the news-media industry. Open media sites are responding to the needs of both citizen and professional journalists, beginning to provide writers with means required to create cogent, compelling work.
"At the root of our payment plan and now basic health care options is our commitment to journalistic excellence. Journalism is essential to a democratic society," said Hashmi. "We believe community based sites can and will play an integral role in preserving its status as 'the fourth estate'."
Allvoices' large user base gave Allvoices the leverage to secure significantly less expensive rates than typical health care plans. In order for contributors to qualify, they must commit to generating at least 15 articles per month and must achieve a score of 80 within the incentive program. Details can be found here: http://www.allvoices.com/incentive
Health options include a limited medical plan that provides fixed benefits and covers expenses like doctor visits, prescription drugs, preventive care and diagnostics.
Participation includes:
-- Access to one of the largest PPO networks in the country, provided by
the Beech Street network of providers
-- No co-pay or deductible. Contributors are covered beginning with the
first Dr.'s visit
-- Lower costs for prescriptions
-- No network restrictions. The plan covers benefits regardless of the
physician
-- Nurse Hotline. 24/7 availability for health related questions
For more information please visit Flex Shield Enrollment. (http://www.allvoices.com/healthplan.)
About Allvoices, Inc.
Allvoices' mission is to create a global community for sharing news, videos, images and opinions from multiple points of view that invoke an emotional connection between individual perspectives from around the world. A community of diverse, engaged and globally minded citizens serves as news reporters, opinion leaders and publishers to share with the world the realities on-the-ground. Allvoices.com brings together context, insight and diversity of opinions around a broad range of topics and issues on the global, national and local levels. Allvoices is the largest global community offering unbiased and relevant news and perspectives in one place. With its proprietary algorithms, Allvoices utilizes professional and online news sources, blogs, images and videos to determine relevancy, foster credibility and maintain openness with each contribution made to the site. For more information, visit http://www.allvoices.com/
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/AQ70267LOGO-b
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Allvoices, Inc.
CONTACT: Sarah Prejean of SutherlandGold Group, +1-415-608-4043,
sarah@sutherlandgold.com, for Allvoices, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.allvoices.com/
USDLA Response to FCC's Statement on Broadband Reclassification
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 1:56:01 PM
USDLA Response to FCC's Statement on Broadband Reclassification
USDLA thanks Congress for stepping in and urging the FCC to avoid classifying broadband service as telephone service.
BOSTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA) thanked Members of Congress for urging the Federal Communications Commission to avoid reclassifying broadband as a telephone service. This will have implications for consumers, particularly those who use high-speed Internet for distance learning and educational purposes.
USDLA thanks the 106 Members of Congress for their leadership in urging the Federal Communications Commission to rethink their "Third Way." Such a fundamental shift in the legal framework for broadband services will potentially lead to regulatory uncertainty and possibly deter industry investment.
Congressional engagement is needed to clarify regulatory authority over broadband internet transmission.
"Once again, we encourage the FCC to listen and work with all stakeholders engaged with internet related activity. Ensuring a fair and equitable application of all FCC rules and regulations for all constituencies should be paramount in all future debates and discussions. As evidenced during the past decade, high-speed Internet service has evolved beyond telephony, and the dizzying range of products and services available for consumers today reflects the diverse nature of broadband applications.
As we've stated in the past, the U.S. Distance Learning Association urges the Commission to carefully consider the repercussions of any regulatory framework. The course outlined in the Commission's most recent statement suggests that policies now implemented by internet content providers and distributors are seemingly not working in the public's best interest. At USDLA we have no evidence that such issues exist. Hence we urge the FCC to carefully consider any new rules and regulations. Although new action by the FCC might appear to be in the consumer and industry's best interest, it might also have the opposite impact or consequence. The internet industry needs to continuously grow in order to thrive. Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit that has accelerated this industry forward with such steady accomplishment should continue to guide FCC recommendations and decisions."
About USDLA:
The United States Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Dr. John G. Flores
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei990
Source: U.S. Distance Learning Association
CONTACT: Kim Airasian of U.S. Distance Learning Association,
+1-202-715-7845
USDLA thanks Congress for stepping in and urging the FCC to avoid classifying broadband service as telephone service.
BOSTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA) thanked Members of Congress for urging the Federal Communications Commission to avoid reclassifying broadband as a telephone service. This will have implications for consumers, particularly those who use high-speed Internet for distance learning and educational purposes.
USDLA thanks the 106 Members of Congress for their leadership in urging the Federal Communications Commission to rethink their "Third Way." Such a fundamental shift in the legal framework for broadband services will potentially lead to regulatory uncertainty and possibly deter industry investment.
Congressional engagement is needed to clarify regulatory authority over broadband internet transmission.
"Once again, we encourage the FCC to listen and work with all stakeholders engaged with internet related activity. Ensuring a fair and equitable application of all FCC rules and regulations for all constituencies should be paramount in all future debates and discussions. As evidenced during the past decade, high-speed Internet service has evolved beyond telephony, and the dizzying range of products and services available for consumers today reflects the diverse nature of broadband applications.
As we've stated in the past, the U.S. Distance Learning Association urges the Commission to carefully consider the repercussions of any regulatory framework. The course outlined in the Commission's most recent statement suggests that policies now implemented by internet content providers and distributors are seemingly not working in the public's best interest. At USDLA we have no evidence that such issues exist. Hence we urge the FCC to carefully consider any new rules and regulations. Although new action by the FCC might appear to be in the consumer and industry's best interest, it might also have the opposite impact or consequence. The internet industry needs to continuously grow in order to thrive. Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit that has accelerated this industry forward with such steady accomplishment should continue to guide FCC recommendations and decisions."
About USDLA:
The United States Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling, as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Dr. John G. Flores
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei990
Source: U.S. Distance Learning Association
CONTACT: Kim Airasian of U.S. Distance Learning Association,
+1-202-715-7845
Innovative State of the Art Online Game Launched to Support Upcoming Angelina Jolie Action-Thriller 'Salt'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 1:49:01 PM
Innovative State of the Art Online Game Launched to Support Upcoming Angelina Jolie Action-Thriller 'Salt'
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 25 -- In anticipation of the worldwide release of the action-thriller Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, in theaters July 23, 2010, Columbia Pictures has developed an immersive gaming experience that complements the themes and characters explored in the film, it was announced today by Dwight Caines, president, Worldwide Digital Marketing for Sony Pictures.
In the nine-week adventure, audiences take on a series of espionage-themed missions relevant to the game's original Salt-themed narrative, drawing them into a world of intrigue, espionage, and betrayal. In the game, shot on location, audiences seek to determine "Who is Salt?" by bugging suspects, tracking enemy operatives, and decrypting messages. The game experience - found at http://www.DayXExists.com - launches new missions each Tuesday until July 13th.
Commenting on the announcement, Caines said, "This game is built on a series of cliffhanger moments that enhance the moviegoing experience by allowing audiences a unique and truly fun glimpse into the movie. While the missions are serialized, it was also important to create an environment that allows players to join midstream or follow at their convenience. We believe the mystery and action that surrounds the Day X plot, which is central to the film, will keep web fans coming back to the central question - Who is Salt?"
In the Salt Day X Exists game, CIA Operative Evelyn Salt has been identified as a sleeper agent and the agency is on high alert to stop a mysterious plot called Day X. Online moviegoers play as a young CIA agent on the Day X taskforce who Salt contacts, professing her innocence and asking for help to clear her of suspicion. Every week, players view a video, in which Salt will deliver a information and tips about the ongoing investigation, and embark on a mission to uncover another layer of the larger Day X plot. The game will be translated into 12 languages and launch in the US, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK. Further, its launch is supported with its own trailer on Yahoo! Movies.
The game was constructed by Hoodlum, which previously designed the Emmy-winning alternate reality games for the hit television series "Lost." "Hoodlum is one of the companies that has set the bar for what an immersive game can be," said Caines. "They brought high production value to the videos and a creative genius to the missions that will keep this nine-week adventure fresh and fun."
Players will be able to track their progress in the game via a specially constructed online Dashboard, the game's central homepage. Players can skip a weekly mission if they choose or replay any part of the available missions in any order. The game also teams with Sony Electronics to feature some of the latest gear that any modern day spy would need to be successful, including the Sony Dash(TM) Personal Internet Viewer, the Sony Reader Touch Edition, Sony (alpha) DSLR-A850 camera, and other products.
Angelina Jolie stars in Salt, a contemporary action thriller from Columbia Pictures. As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?"
Salt is directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Kurt Wimmer. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Sunil Perkash produce.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment
CONTACT: Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations of Columbia
TriStar Motion Picture Group, +1-310-244-7142, steve_elzer@spe.sony.com, for
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Web Site: http://www.dayxexists.com/
http://www.sonypictures.com/
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 25 -- In anticipation of the worldwide release of the action-thriller Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, in theaters July 23, 2010, Columbia Pictures has developed an immersive gaming experience that complements the themes and characters explored in the film, it was announced today by Dwight Caines, president, Worldwide Digital Marketing for Sony Pictures.
In the nine-week adventure, audiences take on a series of espionage-themed missions relevant to the game's original Salt-themed narrative, drawing them into a world of intrigue, espionage, and betrayal. In the game, shot on location, audiences seek to determine "Who is Salt?" by bugging suspects, tracking enemy operatives, and decrypting messages. The game experience - found at http://www.DayXExists.com - launches new missions each Tuesday until July 13th.
Commenting on the announcement, Caines said, "This game is built on a series of cliffhanger moments that enhance the moviegoing experience by allowing audiences a unique and truly fun glimpse into the movie. While the missions are serialized, it was also important to create an environment that allows players to join midstream or follow at their convenience. We believe the mystery and action that surrounds the Day X plot, which is central to the film, will keep web fans coming back to the central question - Who is Salt?"
In the Salt Day X Exists game, CIA Operative Evelyn Salt has been identified as a sleeper agent and the agency is on high alert to stop a mysterious plot called Day X. Online moviegoers play as a young CIA agent on the Day X taskforce who Salt contacts, professing her innocence and asking for help to clear her of suspicion. Every week, players view a video, in which Salt will deliver a information and tips about the ongoing investigation, and embark on a mission to uncover another layer of the larger Day X plot. The game will be translated into 12 languages and launch in the US, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Taiwan, and the UK. Further, its launch is supported with its own trailer on Yahoo! Movies.
The game was constructed by Hoodlum, which previously designed the Emmy-winning alternate reality games for the hit television series "Lost." "Hoodlum is one of the companies that has set the bar for what an immersive game can be," said Caines. "They brought high production value to the videos and a creative genius to the missions that will keep this nine-week adventure fresh and fun."
Players will be able to track their progress in the game via a specially constructed online Dashboard, the game's central homepage. Players can skip a weekly mission if they choose or replay any part of the available missions in any order. The game also teams with Sony Electronics to feature some of the latest gear that any modern day spy would need to be successful, including the Sony Dash(TM) Personal Internet Viewer, the Sony Reader Touch Edition, Sony (alpha) DSLR-A850 camera, and other products.
Angelina Jolie stars in Salt, a contemporary action thriller from Columbia Pictures. As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?"
Salt is directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Kurt Wimmer. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Sunil Perkash produce.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
Source: Sony Pictures Entertainment
CONTACT: Steve Elzer, Senior Vice President, Media Relations of Columbia
TriStar Motion Picture Group, +1-310-244-7142, steve_elzer@spe.sony.com, for
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Web Site: http://www.dayxexists.com/
http://www.sonypictures.com/
OvernightPrints.com Revamps and Relaunches
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
OvernightPrints.com Revamps and Relaunches
New Manufacturing Facility Next to UPS Super Hub Ensures Print Product Delivery Within 24 Hours
IRVINE, Calif., May 25 -- OvernightPrints.com, the world's fastest online printing company, has revamped and improved its printing process, shipping capabilities and streamlined order fulfillment in response to customer comments and critiques. In addition, the company recently expanded operations to Kentucky with the building of a state-of-the-art, 100,000 square foot facility next to the UPS super-hub, which allows the company to ship all products to more people in 2 days or less without additional shipping costs. Orders placed before 8:00 p.m. EST can now be received as early as 8:00 a.m. the next day.
To celebrate the brand's relaunch, OvernightPrints.com is rolling out a new motto known as "BITGIT" which stands for "buy it today, get it tomorrow." The acronym highlights the company's faster, improved delivery service, which enables clients to select the exact day of delivery. A new, easy-to-read shipping guide allows customers to select an "emergency delivery" date which ensures prints are delivered the following day. The other three shipping options of economy, standard and fast delivery, allow clients more flexibility with their time and budget.
"Customer satisfaction is paramount to us, therefore we listened to all the circulating feedback and made some major internal and external changes in an effort to make OvernightPrints.com even bigger and better than we were before," states Chad Langer, general manager for OvernightPrints.com. "We truly want to live up to our name and deliver quality print products overnight. Our expansion to Kentucky next to UPS's super-hub will ensure our prints are sent out as quickly as humanly possible and delivered to the satisfaction of our loyal customers."
To ensure superior products and customer service, visitors to OvernightPrints.com can now take advantage of a variety of services designed to fulfill their printing and marketing needs with ease. Both English and Spanish-speaking customers can personalize greetings cards, post cards, business cards, brochures, and other printed, promotional materials in addition to uploading pictures, signatures, company logos and customer contact lists for fast and easy printing, next day shipping or direct mail.
About Overnight Prints
OvernightPrints.com is a leader in high-quality yet affordable, full-color printing solutions for small businesses and consumers. As one of the largest online printers in the United States and Europe, OvernightPrints.com offers next day delivery of promotional, marketing and branding products in addition to easy-to-use design templates and mailing services.
Overnight Prints, the Overnight Prints logo and OvernightPrints.com are registered trademarks of OvernightPrints.com. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Source: OvernightPrints.com
CONTACT: Dana Rhoden, dana@treskoipr.com, or Alexis Knapp,
alexis@treskoipr.com, both of Treskoi PR, +1-305-751-9641, fax,
1-866-820-8691, for OvernightPrints.com
Web Site: http://www.overnightprints.com/
New Manufacturing Facility Next to UPS Super Hub Ensures Print Product Delivery Within 24 Hours
IRVINE, Calif., May 25 -- OvernightPrints.com, the world's fastest online printing company, has revamped and improved its printing process, shipping capabilities and streamlined order fulfillment in response to customer comments and critiques. In addition, the company recently expanded operations to Kentucky with the building of a state-of-the-art, 100,000 square foot facility next to the UPS super-hub, which allows the company to ship all products to more people in 2 days or less without additional shipping costs. Orders placed before 8:00 p.m. EST can now be received as early as 8:00 a.m. the next day.
To celebrate the brand's relaunch, OvernightPrints.com is rolling out a new motto known as "BITGIT" which stands for "buy it today, get it tomorrow." The acronym highlights the company's faster, improved delivery service, which enables clients to select the exact day of delivery. A new, easy-to-read shipping guide allows customers to select an "emergency delivery" date which ensures prints are delivered the following day. The other three shipping options of economy, standard and fast delivery, allow clients more flexibility with their time and budget.
"Customer satisfaction is paramount to us, therefore we listened to all the circulating feedback and made some major internal and external changes in an effort to make OvernightPrints.com even bigger and better than we were before," states Chad Langer, general manager for OvernightPrints.com. "We truly want to live up to our name and deliver quality print products overnight. Our expansion to Kentucky next to UPS's super-hub will ensure our prints are sent out as quickly as humanly possible and delivered to the satisfaction of our loyal customers."
To ensure superior products and customer service, visitors to OvernightPrints.com can now take advantage of a variety of services designed to fulfill their printing and marketing needs with ease. Both English and Spanish-speaking customers can personalize greetings cards, post cards, business cards, brochures, and other printed, promotional materials in addition to uploading pictures, signatures, company logos and customer contact lists for fast and easy printing, next day shipping or direct mail.
About Overnight Prints
OvernightPrints.com is a leader in high-quality yet affordable, full-color printing solutions for small businesses and consumers. As one of the largest online printers in the United States and Europe, OvernightPrints.com offers next day delivery of promotional, marketing and branding products in addition to easy-to-use design templates and mailing services.
Overnight Prints, the Overnight Prints logo and OvernightPrints.com are registered trademarks of OvernightPrints.com. All other brand and product names appearing on this announcement may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Source: OvernightPrints.com
CONTACT: Dana Rhoden, dana@treskoipr.com, or Alexis Knapp,
alexis@treskoipr.com, both of Treskoi PR, +1-305-751-9641, fax,
1-866-820-8691, for OvernightPrints.com
Web Site: http://www.overnightprints.com/
TripAdvisor Unveils New iPhone App to Give Consumers Trusted Travel Advice On The Go
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:28:01 PM
TripAdvisor Unveils New iPhone App to Give Consumers Trusted Travel Advice On The Go
Free TripAdvisor iPhone Application Empowers Travelers to Research Flights, Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions in 13 World Languages
NEWTON, Mass., May 25 -- TripAdvisor®, the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced the launch of the new TripAdvisor iPhone® application, available today on Apple's App Store(SM). The free application allows travelers to search for popular hotels, restaurants and attractions, as well as find the cheapest airfares available. The application is available in 13 different languages, giving travelers around the globe a localized TripAdvisor experience.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42917/
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM08711 )
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
"Our iPhone app gives people in 20 countries and 13 languages a new way to access the more than 35 million traveler reviews and opinions available on TripAdvisor," said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor. "Now, travelers can find a great hotel, restaurant or attraction and book a cheap flight whether they're at home or on the go."
The new TripAdvisor iPhone application, which replaces Local Picks® in the App Store, uses the iPhone's GPS capabilities to allow travelers to search for nearby hotels, restaurants and attractions. With the tap of a finger, users may sort by rating, distance and price. Travelers can also send in reviews while they're on the road and their experiences are still fresh.
Additionally, travelers can use TripAdvisor Flights, the site's flight search engine, to find the cheapest airfares using their iPhone. They can shop a comprehensive selection of flight choices across the most popular online travel agencies and airlines.
TripAdvisor's free application is available to iPhone and iPod touch® users in 20 countries across North America, Europe, South America and the Asia-Pacific region beginning today on the App Store.
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts 46 million monthly visitors* across 15 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.frequentflier.com, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com and http://www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 34 million monthly visitors*, 15 million registered members and 35 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it/), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es/), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in/), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp/), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br/), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se/), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com/), Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/), Denmark (http://www.tripadvisor.dk/), Turkey (http://www.tripadvisor.com.tr/), Mexico (http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/), Norway (http://no.tripadvisor.com/), Poland (http://pl.tripadvisor.com/) and Australia (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com/) and Kuxun.cn (http://www.kuxun.cn/). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE).
TripAdvisor, Local Picks and the TripAdvisor logo are registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Worldwide, March 2010
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comVideo: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42917
Source: TripAdvisor
CONTACT: Justin Drake, +1-617-670-6759, jdrake@tripadvisor.com
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
Free TripAdvisor iPhone Application Empowers Travelers to Research Flights, Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions in 13 World Languages
NEWTON, Mass., May 25 -- TripAdvisor®, the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced the launch of the new TripAdvisor iPhone® application, available today on Apple's App Store(SM). The free application allows travelers to search for popular hotels, restaurants and attractions, as well as find the cheapest airfares available. The application is available in 13 different languages, giving travelers around the globe a localized TripAdvisor experience.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42917/
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(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
"Our iPhone app gives people in 20 countries and 13 languages a new way to access the more than 35 million traveler reviews and opinions available on TripAdvisor," said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor. "Now, travelers can find a great hotel, restaurant or attraction and book a cheap flight whether they're at home or on the go."
The new TripAdvisor iPhone application, which replaces Local Picks® in the App Store, uses the iPhone's GPS capabilities to allow travelers to search for nearby hotels, restaurants and attractions. With the tap of a finger, users may sort by rating, distance and price. Travelers can also send in reviews while they're on the road and their experiences are still fresh.
Additionally, travelers can use TripAdvisor Flights, the site's flight search engine, to find the cheapest airfares using their iPhone. They can shop a comprehensive selection of flight choices across the most popular online travel agencies and airlines.
TripAdvisor's free application is available to iPhone and iPod touch® users in 20 countries across North America, Europe, South America and the Asia-Pacific region beginning today on the App Store.
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor® Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts 46 million monthly visitors* across 15 popular travel brands: TripAdvisor®, http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.frequentflier.com, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com and http://www.virtualtourist.com. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 34 million monthly visitors*, 15 million registered members and 35 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover more than one million destinations, hotels, restaurants and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it/), Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es/), India (http://www.tripadvisor.in/), Japan (http://www.tripadvisor.jp/), Portugal and Brazil (http://www.tripadvisor.com.br/), Sweden (http://www.tripadvisor.se/), The Netherlands (http://nl.tripadvisor.com/), Canada (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/), Denmark (http://www.tripadvisor.dk/), Turkey (http://www.tripadvisor.com.tr/), Mexico (http://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/), Norway (http://no.tripadvisor.com/), Poland (http://pl.tripadvisor.com/) and Australia (http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/). TripAdvisor also operates in China under the brand daodao.com (http://www.daodao.com/) and Kuxun.cn (http://www.kuxun.cn/). TripAdvisor® Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE).
TripAdvisor, Local Picks and the TripAdvisor logo are registered trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Worldwide, March 2010
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM08711
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comVideo: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/tripadvisor/42917
Source: TripAdvisor
CONTACT: Justin Drake, +1-617-670-6759, jdrake@tripadvisor.com
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. Acquires SnAPPnet
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 12:14:01 PM
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. Acquires SnAPPnet
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 25 -- Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VCSY) (http://www.vcsy.com) is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the SnAPPnet product line from Pelican Applications, LLC, a privately-held technology company.
SnAPPnet is a dynamic, Web-based application that makes it possible to pre-populate hundreds of frequently used forms and applications with just a few clicks of a mouse. SnAPPnet saves significant time and effort by creating a single, in-depth profile that covers all of a professional's data typically requested on license and board applications, as well as other related forms. To date, SnAPPnet has been primarily focused as a Web-based tool for physician credentialing.
"We are excited to add SnAPPnet to the Vertical product offering," stated Richard Wade, President and CEO of Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. "We believe SnAPPnet can be expanded for additional applications not only in the healthcare sector, but also in other industries."
Forward looking statements disclosure: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. When used in this release, the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "indicates," "believes," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "targets" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's objectives, plans or goals are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
About Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VCSY) is a provider of administrative software, Internet core technologies, and derivative software application products through its distribution network. VCSY's main administrative software product is emPath®, which is developed and distributed by NOW Solutions, Inc., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary. emPath® is a payroll and human resources software application, which consists of a fully secure web based HRMS suite as well as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. VCSY's primary Internet core technologies include SiteFlash(TM), ResponseFlash(TM), NewsFlash(TM), and the Emily XML Scripting Language, which can be used to build web services. Information on VCSY and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at http://www.vcsy.com.
Source: Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Vertical Computer Systems, Inc., +1-972-437-5200,
PRinfo@vcsy.com
Web Site: http://www.vcsy.com/
RICHARDSON, Texas, May 25 -- Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VCSY) (http://www.vcsy.com) is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the SnAPPnet product line from Pelican Applications, LLC, a privately-held technology company.
SnAPPnet is a dynamic, Web-based application that makes it possible to pre-populate hundreds of frequently used forms and applications with just a few clicks of a mouse. SnAPPnet saves significant time and effort by creating a single, in-depth profile that covers all of a professional's data typically requested on license and board applications, as well as other related forms. To date, SnAPPnet has been primarily focused as a Web-based tool for physician credentialing.
"We are excited to add SnAPPnet to the Vertical product offering," stated Richard Wade, President and CEO of Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. "We believe SnAPPnet can be expanded for additional applications not only in the healthcare sector, but also in other industries."
Forward looking statements disclosure: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. When used in this release, the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "indicates," "believes," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "targets" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's objectives, plans or goals are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
About Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VCSY) is a provider of administrative software, Internet core technologies, and derivative software application products through its distribution network. VCSY's main administrative software product is emPath®, which is developed and distributed by NOW Solutions, Inc., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary. emPath® is a payroll and human resources software application, which consists of a fully secure web based HRMS suite as well as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. VCSY's primary Internet core technologies include SiteFlash(TM), ResponseFlash(TM), NewsFlash(TM), and the Emily XML Scripting Language, which can be used to build web services. Information on VCSY and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at http://www.vcsy.com.
Source: Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Vertical Computer Systems, Inc., +1-972-437-5200,
PRinfo@vcsy.com
Web Site: http://www.vcsy.com/
Hanvon E-book Store Mode is Recognized, and N618 Wins the New Media Award at Australia CeBIT
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 11:56:01 AM
Hanvon E-book Store Mode is Recognized, and N618 Wins the New Media Award at Australia CeBIT
SYDNEY, May 25 -- The Australia CeBIT Exhibition brings together many guests on May 25 as the award ceremonies for eight awards, including the Excellent New Media Award, Business Advantage Award and Excellent Technology Service Award. The Hanvon N618 e-book reader, representing the leading technology in the electronic reader industry, stands out from over 60 products with its outstanding technology advantages and content services, won the Excellent New Media Award.
Australia CeBIT is the leading information and communication technologies exhibition in the world, and is also one of the global series exhibitions of the renowned Hanover CeBIT expo. As the most influential electronic technology products exhibition in the Southern hemisphere, Australia CeBIT has attracted much attention from the industry since its inception in 2002, and the number of professional attendees exceeded 150,000 in 2009.
According to the organizer, an entry for the Excellent New Media Award can be an end product, a service platform or a company that provides an innovative product or contents. The Hanvon e-book reader N618 was recognized by the judges for embodying an all-new media form as it presents digital books and newspaper to readers conveniently through a combination of the product itself and content services through the Hanvon E-book Store.
As an all-new business model, the Hanvon wireless e-book store that interfaces with Hanvon e-book readers has achieved initial success in its operations in China. The e-book readers can be connected to Hanvon E-book Store through WiFi, so users can download a large number of books for free, or only pay a few yuan for one book for some popular ones. In addition, the Hanvon Wireless E-book Store also offers free downloading of newspapers and magazines, so that readers can read dozens of articles from national and local newspapers as soon as possible. Some time ago, a popular book was downloaded over 300 times in one day, which reflects the success of the business mode. The Hanvon e-book reader is no longer a single-product concept, but an all-new and convenient media form for cultural communication.
As a leading enterprise in the Chinese electronic reader industry, Hanvon has developed a service mode that has a promising future. It signed an agreement with the China Written Works Copyright Society on May 10 to further enhance its content resources, and there are nearly 30,000 book categories in the E-book Store. In terms of media, over 40 newspapers and 120 magazines, including Jinghua Times and Global Times, have signed strategic partnership agreements with Hanvon, and the numbers still keep increasing.
Hanvon has performed well and impressed people deeply on the international stage, from the America CES in January, to the Hanover CeBIT in March, to Australia CeBIT where it won the Excellent New Media Award. Hanvon will develop a more intelligent screen form based on the e-book reader product, i.e. "the forth screen" product that is a mobile, a computer and a TV all in one. The product is user-friendly and interactive, and will facilitate an innovative application experience enabling the user to access information, entertainment and communication.
For further information, please contact:
Hua Jia
Tel: +86-010-8278-6679
Email: huajia@hanwang.com.cn
Source: Hanvon
CONTACT: Hua Jia, +86-010-8278-6679, huajia@hanwang.com.cn, for Hanvon
SYDNEY, May 25 -- The Australia CeBIT Exhibition brings together many guests on May 25 as the award ceremonies for eight awards, including the Excellent New Media Award, Business Advantage Award and Excellent Technology Service Award. The Hanvon N618 e-book reader, representing the leading technology in the electronic reader industry, stands out from over 60 products with its outstanding technology advantages and content services, won the Excellent New Media Award.
Australia CeBIT is the leading information and communication technologies exhibition in the world, and is also one of the global series exhibitions of the renowned Hanover CeBIT expo. As the most influential electronic technology products exhibition in the Southern hemisphere, Australia CeBIT has attracted much attention from the industry since its inception in 2002, and the number of professional attendees exceeded 150,000 in 2009.
According to the organizer, an entry for the Excellent New Media Award can be an end product, a service platform or a company that provides an innovative product or contents. The Hanvon e-book reader N618 was recognized by the judges for embodying an all-new media form as it presents digital books and newspaper to readers conveniently through a combination of the product itself and content services through the Hanvon E-book Store.
As an all-new business model, the Hanvon wireless e-book store that interfaces with Hanvon e-book readers has achieved initial success in its operations in China. The e-book readers can be connected to Hanvon E-book Store through WiFi, so users can download a large number of books for free, or only pay a few yuan for one book for some popular ones. In addition, the Hanvon Wireless E-book Store also offers free downloading of newspapers and magazines, so that readers can read dozens of articles from national and local newspapers as soon as possible. Some time ago, a popular book was downloaded over 300 times in one day, which reflects the success of the business mode. The Hanvon e-book reader is no longer a single-product concept, but an all-new and convenient media form for cultural communication.
As a leading enterprise in the Chinese electronic reader industry, Hanvon has developed a service mode that has a promising future. It signed an agreement with the China Written Works Copyright Society on May 10 to further enhance its content resources, and there are nearly 30,000 book categories in the E-book Store. In terms of media, over 40 newspapers and 120 magazines, including Jinghua Times and Global Times, have signed strategic partnership agreements with Hanvon, and the numbers still keep increasing.
Hanvon has performed well and impressed people deeply on the international stage, from the America CES in January, to the Hanover CeBIT in March, to Australia CeBIT where it won the Excellent New Media Award. Hanvon will develop a more intelligent screen form based on the e-book reader product, i.e. "the forth screen" product that is a mobile, a computer and a TV all in one. The product is user-friendly and interactive, and will facilitate an innovative application experience enabling the user to access information, entertainment and communication.
For further information, please contact:
Hua Jia
Tel: +86-010-8278-6679
Email: huajia@hanwang.com.cn
Source: Hanvon
CONTACT: Hua Jia, +86-010-8278-6679, huajia@hanwang.com.cn, for Hanvon
Mimomonitors.com Introduces the Mimo 720-F 'Flex Screen' Touchscreen Monitor Specially Designed for Mounting Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Mimomonitors.com Introduces the Mimo 720-F 'Flex Screen' Touchscreen Monitor Specially Designed for Mounting Applications
USB-Driven 7" Touchscreen Monitor Allows for Easy Mounting in a Variety of Installation Options
PRINCETON, N.J., May 25 -- Mimomonitors.com, the leading online retailer of USB-driven mini-monitors, is pleased to announce the availability of its newest product, the Mimo 720-F "Flex Screen" Touchscreen Monitor. The development of the 720-F was fueled specifically by Mimo consumer demand, as so many customers requested an easily-mountable touchscreen monitor.
Based on the popular Mimo Mobile Slider series, the 720-F comes with a VESA 75 Standard-compatible back bracket (and four screws), allowing the user to mount on wall brackets, adjustable arm brackets, plus auto seats and dashboards. The possibilities for home, desktop, auto, retail and commercial uses are endless!
Mimomonitors.com continues to be the pioneer in bringing USB-driven displays to market, and they have grown in popularity since they allow users to de-clutter their crowded, primary desktop monitor and offload applications such as web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, plus social networking platforms like Tweetdeck, media players, chat windows, and more. Multiple vertical applications in health care, hospitality, and lottery systems have also been developed. All Mimo and iMo monitors require just a single USB 2.0 connection for both connectivity and power - meaning no extra VGA cables or video cards.
NOW AVAILABLE:
Mimo 720-F "Flex Screen" Touchscreen Monitor - Priced at $199.00
Featuring a VESA 75 standard compatible back bracket, a 7" LCD touchscreen that boasts 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 400:1 contrast, the Mimo 720-F can be mounted in a variety of different possible placements.
Source: Mimomonitors.com
CONTACT: Kevin McLaughlin, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x102,
kevin@resoundmarketing.com
Web Site: http://www.mimomonitors.com/
USB-Driven 7" Touchscreen Monitor Allows for Easy Mounting in a Variety of Installation Options
PRINCETON, N.J., May 25 -- Mimomonitors.com, the leading online retailer of USB-driven mini-monitors, is pleased to announce the availability of its newest product, the Mimo 720-F "Flex Screen" Touchscreen Monitor. The development of the 720-F was fueled specifically by Mimo consumer demand, as so many customers requested an easily-mountable touchscreen monitor.
Based on the popular Mimo Mobile Slider series, the 720-F comes with a VESA 75 Standard-compatible back bracket (and four screws), allowing the user to mount on wall brackets, adjustable arm brackets, plus auto seats and dashboards. The possibilities for home, desktop, auto, retail and commercial uses are endless!
Mimomonitors.com continues to be the pioneer in bringing USB-driven displays to market, and they have grown in popularity since they allow users to de-clutter their crowded, primary desktop monitor and offload applications such as web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, plus social networking platforms like Tweetdeck, media players, chat windows, and more. Multiple vertical applications in health care, hospitality, and lottery systems have also been developed. All Mimo and iMo monitors require just a single USB 2.0 connection for both connectivity and power - meaning no extra VGA cables or video cards.
NOW AVAILABLE:
Mimo 720-F "Flex Screen" Touchscreen Monitor - Priced at $199.00
Featuring a VESA 75 standard compatible back bracket, a 7" LCD touchscreen that boasts 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 400:1 contrast, the Mimo 720-F can be mounted in a variety of different possible placements.
Source: Mimomonitors.com
CONTACT: Kevin McLaughlin, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050 x102,
kevin@resoundmarketing.com
Web Site: http://www.mimomonitors.com/
CameraRenter Launches Interactive Online Photo Sharing Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
CameraRenter Launches Interactive Online Photo Sharing Service
Seattle Photography Start-up Changes Online Photo Sharing For Consumers
SEATTLE, May 25 -- CameraRenter, a Seattle startup, announced today the launch of the first interactive online photo sharing service, giving consumers the power to eliminate the costly and time consuming aspects of professional photographers. Instead of the traditional professional photography methods, CameraRenter ships out a box containing everything needed to capture and share any event at the same cost as disposable cameras and at about a tenth of the cost of a professional photographer.
"Capturing those unforgettable moments at an important event is almost impossible," said Jonathan Bailor, Co-founder of CameraRenter. "We all have digital cameras, but more often than not, consumers don't share the experiences they have because it's too costly and takes more time than it's worth. We realized that sharing photos online could be made easy and fun if people were given the option of letting CameraRenter digitize their memories."
How CameraRenter works:
1. The camera package arrives from CameraRenter. The party gives the
digital cameras to their closest friends and family so that they
capture the entire event.
2. Just stick the cameras back in the prepaid mailing case they came in,
and CameraRenter takes care of everything else.
3. One week after CameraRenter gets the digital cameras they'll have the
personalized photo and video sharing website produced.
Each of the digital cameras takes over 200 high-quality pictures, over 10 minutes of video, comes with back-up batteries and has simple instructions attached. Unlike traditional online photography options that force consumers to do all the work, CameraRenter users get a documentary of the entire event, captured by the most important people in their lives.
About CameraRenter
CameraRenter was founded by Michael Cartwright and Jonathan Bailor to provide a more reliable, modern, affordable and eco-friendly solution other than using professional photographers at weddings and other major life events. The company has unlocked the challenging market of photo sharing, DIY photography and Web 2.0 interactive features. CameraRenter provides consumers with an easy, affordable, seamless turnkey alternative to stressful photographers and low quality disposable cameras. CameraRenter is based in Seattle with shipping offices in Southern California. For more information, please visit http://www.camerarenter.com/.
Source: CameraRenter
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR, +1-415-310-3125, Teena@teenatouchpr.com, for
CameraRenter
Web Site: http://www.camerarenter.com/
Seattle Photography Start-up Changes Online Photo Sharing For Consumers
SEATTLE, May 25 -- CameraRenter, a Seattle startup, announced today the launch of the first interactive online photo sharing service, giving consumers the power to eliminate the costly and time consuming aspects of professional photographers. Instead of the traditional professional photography methods, CameraRenter ships out a box containing everything needed to capture and share any event at the same cost as disposable cameras and at about a tenth of the cost of a professional photographer.
"Capturing those unforgettable moments at an important event is almost impossible," said Jonathan Bailor, Co-founder of CameraRenter. "We all have digital cameras, but more often than not, consumers don't share the experiences they have because it's too costly and takes more time than it's worth. We realized that sharing photos online could be made easy and fun if people were given the option of letting CameraRenter digitize their memories."
How CameraRenter works:
1. The camera package arrives from CameraRenter. The party gives the
digital cameras to their closest friends and family so that they
capture the entire event.
2. Just stick the cameras back in the prepaid mailing case they came in,
and CameraRenter takes care of everything else.
3. One week after CameraRenter gets the digital cameras they'll have the
personalized photo and video sharing website produced.
Each of the digital cameras takes over 200 high-quality pictures, over 10 minutes of video, comes with back-up batteries and has simple instructions attached. Unlike traditional online photography options that force consumers to do all the work, CameraRenter users get a documentary of the entire event, captured by the most important people in their lives.
About CameraRenter
CameraRenter was founded by Michael Cartwright and Jonathan Bailor to provide a more reliable, modern, affordable and eco-friendly solution other than using professional photographers at weddings and other major life events. The company has unlocked the challenging market of photo sharing, DIY photography and Web 2.0 interactive features. CameraRenter provides consumers with an easy, affordable, seamless turnkey alternative to stressful photographers and low quality disposable cameras. CameraRenter is based in Seattle with shipping offices in Southern California. For more information, please visit http://www.camerarenter.com/.
Source: CameraRenter
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR, +1-415-310-3125, Teena@teenatouchpr.com, for
CameraRenter
Web Site: http://www.camerarenter.com/
Tripping.com Launches International Hospitality Network at TechCrunch Disrupt
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Tripping.com Launches International Hospitality Network at TechCrunch Disrupt
San Francisco Start-Up Connects Travelers with Locals
NEW YORK, May 25 -- Tripping, a social site for travelers, announced their launch today at leading industry event TechCrunch Disrupt in New York City. Based in San Francisco, Tripping is a hospitality network where travelers can connect with locals for tips, shared cups of coffee and even home stays.
TechCrunch invited Tripping to participate in Start-Up Alley at Disrupt 2010, the conference that gathers young web companies recognized for disrupting media and technology. By enabling travelers to step off the beaten tourist track and into local culture, Tripping is disrupting how people travel and experience the world.
"At Tripping, we believe the true beauty of the Internet lies in its ability to connect people on a global scale, weakening prejudice and encouraging understanding beyond borders" said Jen O'Neal, Co-Founder and CEO of Tripping. "Without a doubt, cultural exchange makes the world a better place and we're focused on building the best and safest hospitality network in existence."
While living abroad over the past few years, O'Neal hosted over 150 travelers and recognized that there was a need for a safer, more technologically advanced network. With cutting edge travel tools and safety features including a sos@tripping emergency hotline, Tripping has created a free social network that provides the world with access to a safe and stable hospitality exchange.
"We're especially excited to be launching at TechCrunch Disrupt," said CTO and Co-Founder Nate Weisiger. "Some of the world's best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors are here and Tripping is pleased to be at the same table."
About Tripping.com
Tripping is a hospitality network where travelers can connect with local people. Based in San Francisco, Tripping was founded in 2009 by Jen O'Neal and Nate Weisiger, who were both among the first employees at StubHub, by inviting travelers to step off the tired tourist track and straight into local cultures, Tripping is changing the way people travel. For more information, please visit https://www.tripping.com/.
Source: Tripping
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR for Tripping, +1-415-310-3125,
Teena@tripping.com
Web Site: https://www.tripping.com/
San Francisco Start-Up Connects Travelers with Locals
NEW YORK, May 25 -- Tripping, a social site for travelers, announced their launch today at leading industry event TechCrunch Disrupt in New York City. Based in San Francisco, Tripping is a hospitality network where travelers can connect with locals for tips, shared cups of coffee and even home stays.
TechCrunch invited Tripping to participate in Start-Up Alley at Disrupt 2010, the conference that gathers young web companies recognized for disrupting media and technology. By enabling travelers to step off the beaten tourist track and into local culture, Tripping is disrupting how people travel and experience the world.
"At Tripping, we believe the true beauty of the Internet lies in its ability to connect people on a global scale, weakening prejudice and encouraging understanding beyond borders" said Jen O'Neal, Co-Founder and CEO of Tripping. "Without a doubt, cultural exchange makes the world a better place and we're focused on building the best and safest hospitality network in existence."
While living abroad over the past few years, O'Neal hosted over 150 travelers and recognized that there was a need for a safer, more technologically advanced network. With cutting edge travel tools and safety features including a sos@tripping emergency hotline, Tripping has created a free social network that provides the world with access to a safe and stable hospitality exchange.
"We're especially excited to be launching at TechCrunch Disrupt," said CTO and Co-Founder Nate Weisiger. "Some of the world's best and brightest entrepreneurs and investors are here and Tripping is pleased to be at the same table."
About Tripping.com
Tripping is a hospitality network where travelers can connect with local people. Based in San Francisco, Tripping was founded in 2009 by Jen O'Neal and Nate Weisiger, who were both among the first employees at StubHub, by inviting travelers to step off the tired tourist track and straight into local cultures, Tripping is changing the way people travel. For more information, please visit https://www.tripping.com/.
Source: Tripping
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR for Tripping, +1-415-310-3125,
Teena@tripping.com
Web Site: https://www.tripping.com/
Gigle Networks HomePlug(R) AV and Mediaxtream(TM) Chipset Selected by Aztech to Create Asia's First Gigabit Powerline Adapter
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 11:00:01 AM
Gigle Networks HomePlug(R) AV and Mediaxtream(TM) Chipset Selected by Aztech to Create Asia's First Gigabit Powerline Adapter
Combination of GGL541 Gigabit Intelligent Multi-PHY Switch with Mediaxtream(TM) Technology Delivers 1Gbps Performance for Whole-Home Video Streaming
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 25
-- Gigle Networks, the leading developer of intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless entertainment grade home networking, today announced that Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd ("Aztech") has selected the Gigle Networks HomePlug® AV chipset and Mediaxtream(TM) technology to create Asia's first gigabit powerline adapter. Aztech is Singapore's leading design and manufacturing company for electronics and communications equipment.
The Aztech HL280E Mediaxtream/HomePlug AV Ethernet adapter is based on Gigle Networks' GGL541 chipset, which delivers industry-leading 1Gbps data rates over a home's existing AC powerlines using Gigle Networks' Mediaxtream(TM) technology, and simultaneously supports 200Mbps performance using industry-standard HomePlug® AV technology. Aztech's HL280E adapter can be used to quickly and easily connect home gateways, game consoles, media players, PCs, IPTV set-top boxes and other devices in ultra-fast networks that stream high-bandwidth content five times faster than networks using other powerline networking chipsets. Setup is accomplished by simply plugging the adapter into a home's powerline wall socket, and requires no new wiring, cabling or special configuration software or installation expertise.
"As the leading brand for powerline devices, we are pleased to be the first in Asia to introduce a Gigabit powerline adapter that meets the demand for lightning-fast connections, multiple-channel streaming and latency-free gaming," said Michael Mun, CEO & Chairman of Aztech Group. "With our expanded HomePlug service range, users can look forward to enhance their home networking and entertainment experience."
"We are very pleased to have collaborated with Aztech Electronics on Asia's first Gigabit powerline solution that also supports the industry-standard HomePlug® AV specifications," said Tom Foster, vice president of sales with Gigle Networks. "The combination of Gigle Networks' advanced technology with Aztech's solid reputation for quality and performance makes this a truly exciting solution for a wide array of consumer and service provider applications."
The Aztech HL280E adapter with Gigle Networks' GGL541 chipset and Mediaxtream(TM) technology is compatible with any brand of broadband router or modem gateway and backward-compatible with existing 200Mbps HomePlug(TM) AV products. It is also IPTV-ready, HD-ready and Network Attached Storage (NAS)-ready.
Gigle's fully integrated GGL541 device includes physical-layer (PHY), media access control (MAC) and Smart Mesh home/Quality-of-Service (QoS)/Class-of-Service (CoS) switching capabilities. It eliminates any external memory or complex support circuitry, and also meets European 2011 Code of Conduct requirements for adapters and QoS, which is important for video distribution around the home. Gigle Networks' products are the only powerline networking solutions that operate from a single voltage supply and feature dual MII ports allowing for efficient interfacing to additional network processors. They also support Gigle Networks' Xtendnet(TM) intelligent switching technology, which amplifies and re-times signals on the powerline for improved network coverage. They also meet the active and standby power requirements for adapters of the Energy using Products Directive (EuP) Lot 6.
About Gigle Networks: Plug into the Fun
Gigle Networks provides Systemon-Chip (SoC) integrated circuits and complete system solutions for multimedia home networking that can extend wired and wireless Ethernet everywhere in the home - without the need for new wires. Targeted for applications such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), broadband TV (BBTV), video on demand (VoD), and voice over IP (VoIP), Gigle Networks' products offer superior performance, coverage and Quality of Service (QoS) when compared to alternative communication technologies, and are designed to be easily integrated into consumer electronics and networked products. Gigle Networks is a strong supporter of open standards, a board member of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, and an active participant in the IEEE 1901 standards body and the ITU-T G.hn wireline standardization initiative. Gigle Networks has offices in Redwood City, Calif., Barcelona, Spain, and Edinburgh, UK.
About Aztech Group Ltd. ("Aztech")
Incorporated in 1986 and listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange, Aztech is a dynamic international group with key activities in Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Materials Supply and Marine Logistics. The Group operates in six countries over three continents.
For more information, please visit http://www.aztech-group.com
About Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd ("Aztech Electronics")
Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aztech Group Ltd. Aztech Electronics business comprises the design and manufacture of Broadband, Home Networking and LED lighting products. With its vertically integrated manufacturing plant in Dong Guan, China, together with 6 worldwide sales offices and 4 R&D centres, Aztech provides services of ODM/OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Retail brand distribution. The Aztech brand is available in 14 countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia. For more information, please visit http://www.aztech.com
Contact:
Andy Melder VP
Business Development
Gigle Networks
650-592-3810
andy.melder@giglenetworks.com
Source: Gigle Networks
CONTACT: Andy Melder, VP, Business Development of Gigle Networks,
+1-650-592-3810, andy.melder@giglenetworks.com
Web Site: http://www.gigle.biz/
http://www.aztech-group.com/
Combination of GGL541 Gigabit Intelligent Multi-PHY Switch with Mediaxtream(TM) Technology Delivers 1Gbps Performance for Whole-Home Video Streaming
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 25
-- Gigle Networks, the leading developer of intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless entertainment grade home networking, today announced that Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd ("Aztech") has selected the Gigle Networks HomePlug® AV chipset and Mediaxtream(TM) technology to create Asia's first gigabit powerline adapter. Aztech is Singapore's leading design and manufacturing company for electronics and communications equipment.
The Aztech HL280E Mediaxtream/HomePlug AV Ethernet adapter is based on Gigle Networks' GGL541 chipset, which delivers industry-leading 1Gbps data rates over a home's existing AC powerlines using Gigle Networks' Mediaxtream(TM) technology, and simultaneously supports 200Mbps performance using industry-standard HomePlug® AV technology. Aztech's HL280E adapter can be used to quickly and easily connect home gateways, game consoles, media players, PCs, IPTV set-top boxes and other devices in ultra-fast networks that stream high-bandwidth content five times faster than networks using other powerline networking chipsets. Setup is accomplished by simply plugging the adapter into a home's powerline wall socket, and requires no new wiring, cabling or special configuration software or installation expertise.
"As the leading brand for powerline devices, we are pleased to be the first in Asia to introduce a Gigabit powerline adapter that meets the demand for lightning-fast connections, multiple-channel streaming and latency-free gaming," said Michael Mun, CEO & Chairman of Aztech Group. "With our expanded HomePlug service range, users can look forward to enhance their home networking and entertainment experience."
"We are very pleased to have collaborated with Aztech Electronics on Asia's first Gigabit powerline solution that also supports the industry-standard HomePlug® AV specifications," said Tom Foster, vice president of sales with Gigle Networks. "The combination of Gigle Networks' advanced technology with Aztech's solid reputation for quality and performance makes this a truly exciting solution for a wide array of consumer and service provider applications."
The Aztech HL280E adapter with Gigle Networks' GGL541 chipset and Mediaxtream(TM) technology is compatible with any brand of broadband router or modem gateway and backward-compatible with existing 200Mbps HomePlug(TM) AV products. It is also IPTV-ready, HD-ready and Network Attached Storage (NAS)-ready.
Gigle's fully integrated GGL541 device includes physical-layer (PHY), media access control (MAC) and Smart Mesh home/Quality-of-Service (QoS)/Class-of-Service (CoS) switching capabilities. It eliminates any external memory or complex support circuitry, and also meets European 2011 Code of Conduct requirements for adapters and QoS, which is important for video distribution around the home. Gigle Networks' products are the only powerline networking solutions that operate from a single voltage supply and feature dual MII ports allowing for efficient interfacing to additional network processors. They also support Gigle Networks' Xtendnet(TM) intelligent switching technology, which amplifies and re-times signals on the powerline for improved network coverage. They also meet the active and standby power requirements for adapters of the Energy using Products Directive (EuP) Lot 6.
About Gigle Networks: Plug into the Fun
Gigle Networks provides Systemon-Chip (SoC) integrated circuits and complete system solutions for multimedia home networking that can extend wired and wireless Ethernet everywhere in the home - without the need for new wires. Targeted for applications such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), broadband TV (BBTV), video on demand (VoD), and voice over IP (VoIP), Gigle Networks' products offer superior performance, coverage and Quality of Service (QoS) when compared to alternative communication technologies, and are designed to be easily integrated into consumer electronics and networked products. Gigle Networks is a strong supporter of open standards, a board member of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, and an active participant in the IEEE 1901 standards body and the ITU-T G.hn wireline standardization initiative. Gigle Networks has offices in Redwood City, Calif., Barcelona, Spain, and Edinburgh, UK.
About Aztech Group Ltd. ("Aztech")
Incorporated in 1986 and listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange, Aztech is a dynamic international group with key activities in Electronics Design & Manufacturing, Materials Supply and Marine Logistics. The Group operates in six countries over three continents.
For more information, please visit http://www.aztech-group.com
About Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd ("Aztech Electronics")
Aztech Electronics Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aztech Group Ltd. Aztech Electronics business comprises the design and manufacture of Broadband, Home Networking and LED lighting products. With its vertically integrated manufacturing plant in Dong Guan, China, together with 6 worldwide sales offices and 4 R&D centres, Aztech provides services of ODM/OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Retail brand distribution. The Aztech brand is available in 14 countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran and Saudi Arabia. For more information, please visit http://www.aztech.com
Contact:
Andy Melder VP
Business Development
Gigle Networks
650-592-3810
andy.melder@giglenetworks.com
Source: Gigle Networks
CONTACT: Andy Melder, VP, Business Development of Gigle Networks,
+1-650-592-3810, andy.melder@giglenetworks.com
Web Site: http://www.gigle.biz/
http://www.aztech-group.com/
Kingston Technology Adds 'blu' to HyperX Lineup
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
Kingston Technology Adds 'blu' to HyperX Lineup
Entry-Level Memory Newest Addition to HyperX Family
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25 -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of an entry-level line of HyperX® memory modules for overclockers and gamers. The HyperX 'blu' memory modules have a new look, run at standard JEDEC speeds and timings, and have headroom for enthusiasts to push the performance envelope.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/LA09928)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991011/KINGSTON)
"The enthusiast community knows the HyperX name is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design. HyperX blu enables us to bring these features to market at a lower price point," said Vincent Kim, HyperX product manager, Kingston®. "blu is the latest addition to the HyperX family in our ongoing strategy to match HyperX products with the various enthusiast market segments."
HyperX blu is available in DDR3, 1600- and 1333MHz 4- and 2GB kits of two. blu is also available in DDR2 800MHz, single modules and kits of two. Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com.
Kingston HyperX Blu DDR3 & DDR2 Specifications
MSRP (U.S.
Part Number Capacity and Features only).
4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4GX 1.65v) $132.00
kit of 2 optimized for XMP
4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4G 1.7v) $132.00
kit of 2
2GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/2G 1.7v) $71.00
kit of 2
4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4GX 1.65v) $143.00
kit of 2 optimized for XMP
4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4G 1.7v) $143.00
kit of 2
2GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/2G 1.7v) $76.00
kit of 2
4GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1K2/4G 1.8v) $116.00
kit of 2
2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1K2/2G 1.8v) $62.00
kit of 2
2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1/2G 1.8v) module $58.00
-------------- ------------------------- ------
1GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1/1G 1.8v) $31.00
-------------- ------------------------- ------
module
------
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991011/KINGSTON
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/LA09928
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Kingston Technology
CONTACT: David Leong of Kingston Technology, Co. Inc., +1-714-438-1817,
david_leong@kingston.com
Web Site: http://www.kingston.com/
Entry-Level Memory Newest Addition to HyperX Family
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25 -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of an entry-level line of HyperX® memory modules for overclockers and gamers. The HyperX 'blu' memory modules have a new look, run at standard JEDEC speeds and timings, and have headroom for enthusiasts to push the performance envelope.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/LA09928)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991011/KINGSTON)
"The enthusiast community knows the HyperX name is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design. HyperX blu enables us to bring these features to market at a lower price point," said Vincent Kim, HyperX product manager, Kingston®. "blu is the latest addition to the HyperX family in our ongoing strategy to match HyperX products with the various enthusiast market segments."
HyperX blu is available in DDR3, 1600- and 1333MHz 4- and 2GB kits of two. blu is also available in DDR2 800MHz, single modules and kits of two. Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at http://www.kingston.com.
Kingston HyperX Blu DDR3 & DDR2 Specifications
MSRP (U.S.
Part Number Capacity and Features only).
4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4GX 1.65v) $132.00
kit of 2 optimized for XMP
4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4G 1.7v) $132.00
kit of 2
2GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @
KHX1600C9D3B1K2/2G 1.7v) $71.00
kit of 2
4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4GX 1.65v) $143.00
kit of 2 optimized for XMP
4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4G 1.7v) $143.00
kit of 2
2GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @
KHX1333C7D3B1K2/2G 1.7v) $76.00
kit of 2
4GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1K2/4G 1.8v) $116.00
kit of 2
2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1K2/2G 1.8v) $62.00
kit of 2
2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1/2G 1.8v) module $58.00
-------------- ------------------------- ------
1GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @
KHX6400D2B1/1G 1.8v) $31.00
-------------- ------------------------- ------
module
------
About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991011/KINGSTON
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/LA09928
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Kingston Technology
CONTACT: David Leong of Kingston Technology, Co. Inc., +1-714-438-1817,
david_leong@kingston.com
Web Site: http://www.kingston.com/
Passware Kit Accelerates Distributed Password Cracking
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Passware Kit Accelerates Distributed Password Cracking
New Passware Kit 10 dramatically improves chances of cracking strong passwords by using hardware-accelerated distributed password recovery
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, May 25 -- CEIC 2010 -- Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for corporations and law enforcement organizations, announced Passware Kit 10, which is the first commercially available software to accelerate distributed password recovery using both graphics processing units (GPUs) and Tableau TACC1441 hardware.
Passware Kit 10 now uses the computing power of multiple computers to achieve superior performance thanks to distributed password recovery, which divides the password recovery process among multiple computers running Passware Kit Agents. Law enforcement and government agencies, institutions, corporations and private investigators can now dramatically reduce the time-consuming process of cracking strong passwords by leveraging the power of hardware-accelerated distributed password recovery.
"Once considered a lengthy process, recovering a strong password is made much easier because of Passware Kit's ability to connect multiple computers to one password recovery process," said Dmitry Sumin, president of Passware, Inc. "Distributing the process among many computers dramatically improves its speed. The added support of different hardware accelerators, like Tableau TACC and nVidia GPU graphic cards, allows companies with a network of workstations to leverage the computing power of all this hardware to recover the password efficiently and effectively."
The Distributed Password Recovery can be applied to over 40 different file types, including ones with strong encryption, such as MS Office documents, Zip and RAR archives, and TrueCrypt containers.
Customers Worldwide Benefit from Passware's Distributed Password Recovery
Passware customers include many Fortune 100 companies and various US federal and state agencies, such as IRS, US Army, US Department of Defense (DOD), US Department of Justice, US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Transportation, US Postal Service, US Secret Service, US Senate and US Supreme Court.
According to Andy Malone, Microsoft MVP and Cybercrime Security Forum and Microsoft TechEd 2010 speaker, who has worked with and taught forensic software courses, "Passware Kit is top dog. From lost passwords to complete Bitlocker and TrueCrypt Volume recovery, this is an absolute 'must' for security and IT professionals."
Pricing and Availability
Passware Kit 10 is now available from Passware and a network of resellers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The manufacturer's suggested price starts at $795. The software comes with one year of free updates. For additional information, visit: http://www.lostpassword.com/kit-forensic.htm.
About Passware Inc.
Founded in 1998, Passware Inc. is the worldwide leading maker of password recovery, decryption and electronic evidence discovery software. Numerous federal, state, and local government agencies, law enforcement and forensic agencies, Fortune 500 companies, help desk personnel, and thousands of private consumers rely on Passware software products to ensure data availability in the event of lost passwords.
Passware is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. and a software development and engineering office in Moscow, Russia.
Contact:
Nataly Koukoushkina
Passware Inc.
+1 (650) 472-3716 ext. 101
media@lostpassword.com
Source: Passware, Inc.
CONTACT: Nataly Koukoushkina of Passware Inc., +1-650-472-3716 ext. 101,
media@lostpassword.com
Web Site: http://www.lostpassword.com/
New Passware Kit 10 dramatically improves chances of cracking strong passwords by using hardware-accelerated distributed password recovery
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, May 25 -- CEIC 2010 -- Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for corporations and law enforcement organizations, announced Passware Kit 10, which is the first commercially available software to accelerate distributed password recovery using both graphics processing units (GPUs) and Tableau TACC1441 hardware.
Passware Kit 10 now uses the computing power of multiple computers to achieve superior performance thanks to distributed password recovery, which divides the password recovery process among multiple computers running Passware Kit Agents. Law enforcement and government agencies, institutions, corporations and private investigators can now dramatically reduce the time-consuming process of cracking strong passwords by leveraging the power of hardware-accelerated distributed password recovery.
"Once considered a lengthy process, recovering a strong password is made much easier because of Passware Kit's ability to connect multiple computers to one password recovery process," said Dmitry Sumin, president of Passware, Inc. "Distributing the process among many computers dramatically improves its speed. The added support of different hardware accelerators, like Tableau TACC and nVidia GPU graphic cards, allows companies with a network of workstations to leverage the computing power of all this hardware to recover the password efficiently and effectively."
The Distributed Password Recovery can be applied to over 40 different file types, including ones with strong encryption, such as MS Office documents, Zip and RAR archives, and TrueCrypt containers.
Customers Worldwide Benefit from Passware's Distributed Password Recovery
Passware customers include many Fortune 100 companies and various US federal and state agencies, such as IRS, US Army, US Department of Defense (DOD), US Department of Justice, US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Transportation, US Postal Service, US Secret Service, US Senate and US Supreme Court.
According to Andy Malone, Microsoft MVP and Cybercrime Security Forum and Microsoft TechEd 2010 speaker, who has worked with and taught forensic software courses, "Passware Kit is top dog. From lost passwords to complete Bitlocker and TrueCrypt Volume recovery, this is an absolute 'must' for security and IT professionals."
Pricing and Availability
Passware Kit 10 is now available from Passware and a network of resellers in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The manufacturer's suggested price starts at $795. The software comes with one year of free updates. For additional information, visit: http://www.lostpassword.com/kit-forensic.htm.
About Passware Inc.
Founded in 1998, Passware Inc. is the worldwide leading maker of password recovery, decryption and electronic evidence discovery software. Numerous federal, state, and local government agencies, law enforcement and forensic agencies, Fortune 500 companies, help desk personnel, and thousands of private consumers rely on Passware software products to ensure data availability in the event of lost passwords.
Passware is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. and a software development and engineering office in Moscow, Russia.
Contact:
Nataly Koukoushkina
Passware Inc.
+1 (650) 472-3716 ext. 101
media@lostpassword.com
Source: Passware, Inc.
CONTACT: Nataly Koukoushkina of Passware Inc., +1-650-472-3716 ext. 101,
media@lostpassword.com
Web Site: http://www.lostpassword.com/
Palisades Launches New Mobile Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 9:14:01 AM
Palisades Launches New Mobile Website
- Mobile website accessible via all Internet-capable mobile devices - Online policy management tool features user-friendly interface - Registered policyholders can make payments, view policy information, report a claim
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., May 25 -- Palisades, the nice New Jersey car insurance company, has introduced a new mobile website, http://m.palisades.com/, enabling policyholders to manage their accounts through any Internet-capable mobile device. Prospective clients can use the Agent Locator to find nearby Palisades agents.
"Mobile devices are quickly becoming a popular way for customers to access the internet and web based applications," said Palisades CEO Ed Fernandez. "Our new mobile site provides another option to make it easier and more convenient to do business with Palisades."
The new Palisades mobile site features a user-friendly interface developed by Conmio (http://www.conmio.com), a software and services company, which also powers the mobile websites of the New York Times and National Public Radio (NPR). With a single click, a prospective insurance customer can easily find a Palisades agent.
"Development in the interactive space is a long-term commitment for Palisades, and we will continue to enhance our current applications as well as create new conveniences and content," said Fernandez.
One of the featured applications on the new mobile site is the "Manage My Policy" portal, an online account management tool that enables payments on personal auto policies with a single click. It also offers coverage details and billing information as well as click-to-call technology to immediately report an accident to Palisades claim center.
According to Fernandez, the mobile website is only one way Palisades provides its customers with options. "Whether our customers want to visit their agent for personalized coverage guidance or quickly make a mobile payment, Palisades provides multiple options to suit the preferences of each individual."
About Palisades
Palisades is the Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company® that gives you more. Drivers and agents get more reasons to smile with more value, friendly New Jersey expertise, and service done right. Palisades sells exclusively through over 300 independent agents and is a leader in the fast settlement of claims. Palisades Safety and Insurance Management Corporation is the Attorney-in-Fact of Palisades Safety and Insurance Association (PSIA). Insurance is written by PSIA and its two wholly-owned insurers, Palisades Insurance Company and Palisades Property and Casualty Insurance Company (collectively "Palisades").
Palisades Safety and Insurance Management Corporation is a Plymouth Rock managed company. The Plymouth Rock Companies write and manage more than $1 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance across the Northeast.
Source: Palisades
CONTACT: Louise Thach, +1-201-964-2463, lthach@mww.com
Web Site: http://m.palisades.com/
- Mobile website accessible via all Internet-capable mobile devices - Online policy management tool features user-friendly interface - Registered policyholders can make payments, view policy information, report a claim
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., May 25 -- Palisades, the nice New Jersey car insurance company, has introduced a new mobile website, http://m.palisades.com/, enabling policyholders to manage their accounts through any Internet-capable mobile device. Prospective clients can use the Agent Locator to find nearby Palisades agents.
"Mobile devices are quickly becoming a popular way for customers to access the internet and web based applications," said Palisades CEO Ed Fernandez. "Our new mobile site provides another option to make it easier and more convenient to do business with Palisades."
The new Palisades mobile site features a user-friendly interface developed by Conmio (http://www.conmio.com), a software and services company, which also powers the mobile websites of the New York Times and National Public Radio (NPR). With a single click, a prospective insurance customer can easily find a Palisades agent.
"Development in the interactive space is a long-term commitment for Palisades, and we will continue to enhance our current applications as well as create new conveniences and content," said Fernandez.
One of the featured applications on the new mobile site is the "Manage My Policy" portal, an online account management tool that enables payments on personal auto policies with a single click. It also offers coverage details and billing information as well as click-to-call technology to immediately report an accident to Palisades claim center.
According to Fernandez, the mobile website is only one way Palisades provides its customers with options. "Whether our customers want to visit their agent for personalized coverage guidance or quickly make a mobile payment, Palisades provides multiple options to suit the preferences of each individual."
About Palisades
Palisades is the Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company® that gives you more. Drivers and agents get more reasons to smile with more value, friendly New Jersey expertise, and service done right. Palisades sells exclusively through over 300 independent agents and is a leader in the fast settlement of claims. Palisades Safety and Insurance Management Corporation is the Attorney-in-Fact of Palisades Safety and Insurance Association (PSIA). Insurance is written by PSIA and its two wholly-owned insurers, Palisades Insurance Company and Palisades Property and Casualty Insurance Company (collectively "Palisades").
Palisades Safety and Insurance Management Corporation is a Plymouth Rock managed company. The Plymouth Rock Companies write and manage more than $1 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance across the Northeast.
Source: Palisades
CONTACT: Louise Thach, +1-201-964-2463, lthach@mww.com
Web Site: http://m.palisades.com/
Systech International and Videojet Brazil Partner to Meet Brazil's Emerging Pharmaceutical Regulatory Requirements
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 9:14:01 AM
Systech International and Videojet Brazil Partner to Meet Brazil's Emerging Pharmaceutical Regulatory Requirements
Videojet Brazil will sell, install and support the Systech serialization solution, enabling life science manufacturers distributing product in Brazil to efficiently address track and trace initiatives
CRANBURY, N.J. and SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 25 -- Systech International, innovator of Packaging Execution Systems (PES), and Videojet Brazil, a leading supplier of encoding and marking solutions, today announced their partnership. With this partnership Videojet will sell, install, and support Systech's serialization solution in Brazil, allowing pharmaceutical manufacturers to effectively meet the country's quickly emerging regulatory requirements.
In 2009, Brazil passed Law 11.903, which requires the "tracking of manufacturing and consumption of medicine by means of data capturing, storing, and electronic transmission technology." In order to comply with these regulations, local and multi-national pharmaceutical companies serving the Brazilian market need to promptly deploy serialization technology, such as Systech's Serialized Product Tracking (SPT) solution.
Systech SPT, a widely deployed serialization solution for the global pharmaceutical industry, serializes products at the item, case, and pallet levels. The solution also enables bi-directional communication between the packaging line and government managed repository, thereby maintaining the data integrity necessary to meet Brazil's track and trace initiative. As configurable software, SPT eases handling multiple code schemas to comply with various regulations, enables in-house personnel to easily maintain the solution, and speeds implementation. As a result, manufacturers see less line downtime, increased productivity, and reduced costs.
"Through this strategic partnership, manufacturers can leverage the knowledge and experience of two leading companies," stated Joe Ringwood, COO, Systech International. "Our proven solutions have been deployed worldwide by companies addressing various packaging needs. The combination of Systech's software and Videojet's local support will help meet our customers' immediate serialization initiatives."
Videojet Brazil has significant experience and expertise deploying its coding and marking solutions on pharmaceutical packaging lines throughout Brazil as well as deploying complex hardware and software integrations. The company was also a key supplier in the pilot to determine the feasibility of complying with the regulations conducted by ETCO, Brazilian Institute for Ethics in Competition. Therefore, their training and in-region support will significantly help pharmaceutical manufacturers successfully implement SPT.
"Videojet is excited to partner with Systech and offer complete, turnkey solutions that effectively meet manufacturers' business needs," noted Andre Santos, Country Manager, Videojet Brazil. "We can provide manufacturers in Brazil with the resources and support needed to address their packaging operations."
About Systech International
Systech International is an innovator of packaging execution systems (PES) for the pharmaceutical industry. Systech offers a suite of productized software that quickly gives manufactures complete control over packaging processes along with the actionable intelligence required to continuously improve performance. Systech implements vision, line management, performance metric and serialization solutions for companies around the world to secure the supply chain and to optimize packing efficiencies. By partnering with Systech, companies can leverage a repeatable, flexible, and expandable architecture to consistently deliver significant improvements at the machine, line and plant levels. For more information about their company and products, please visit http://www.systech-tips.com.
About Videojet Brazil
Videojet Technologies Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and laser marking products, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. As experts in continuous ink jet (CIJ), thermal ink jet (TIJ), drop-on-demand (DOD), thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), array, and laser technologies, Videojet has over 275,000 units installed worldwide. In Brazil, Videojet has its headquarters in Alphaville, SP, and more than 100 associates complemented by a distribution network, providing sales, service, and application support coverage across the whole country. For more information about Videojet Brazil and its products, please visit http://www.videojet.com.
Source: Systech International
CONTACT: Paolo Machado, Videojet Brazil, +55 11 4689 8800; or Christian
Barbato, Garfield Group Public Relations, +1-215-867-8600 x227,
cbarbato@garfieldgroup.com; or Susana Caparros, Systech International,
+1-609-235-8457, SusanaCaparros@systech-tips.com
Web Site: http://www.systech-tips.com/
Videojet Brazil will sell, install and support the Systech serialization solution, enabling life science manufacturers distributing product in Brazil to efficiently address track and trace initiatives
CRANBURY, N.J. and SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 25 -- Systech International, innovator of Packaging Execution Systems (PES), and Videojet Brazil, a leading supplier of encoding and marking solutions, today announced their partnership. With this partnership Videojet will sell, install, and support Systech's serialization solution in Brazil, allowing pharmaceutical manufacturers to effectively meet the country's quickly emerging regulatory requirements.
In 2009, Brazil passed Law 11.903, which requires the "tracking of manufacturing and consumption of medicine by means of data capturing, storing, and electronic transmission technology." In order to comply with these regulations, local and multi-national pharmaceutical companies serving the Brazilian market need to promptly deploy serialization technology, such as Systech's Serialized Product Tracking (SPT) solution.
Systech SPT, a widely deployed serialization solution for the global pharmaceutical industry, serializes products at the item, case, and pallet levels. The solution also enables bi-directional communication between the packaging line and government managed repository, thereby maintaining the data integrity necessary to meet Brazil's track and trace initiative. As configurable software, SPT eases handling multiple code schemas to comply with various regulations, enables in-house personnel to easily maintain the solution, and speeds implementation. As a result, manufacturers see less line downtime, increased productivity, and reduced costs.
"Through this strategic partnership, manufacturers can leverage the knowledge and experience of two leading companies," stated Joe Ringwood, COO, Systech International. "Our proven solutions have been deployed worldwide by companies addressing various packaging needs. The combination of Systech's software and Videojet's local support will help meet our customers' immediate serialization initiatives."
Videojet Brazil has significant experience and expertise deploying its coding and marking solutions on pharmaceutical packaging lines throughout Brazil as well as deploying complex hardware and software integrations. The company was also a key supplier in the pilot to determine the feasibility of complying with the regulations conducted by ETCO, Brazilian Institute for Ethics in Competition. Therefore, their training and in-region support will significantly help pharmaceutical manufacturers successfully implement SPT.
"Videojet is excited to partner with Systech and offer complete, turnkey solutions that effectively meet manufacturers' business needs," noted Andre Santos, Country Manager, Videojet Brazil. "We can provide manufacturers in Brazil with the resources and support needed to address their packaging operations."
About Systech International
Systech International is an innovator of packaging execution systems (PES) for the pharmaceutical industry. Systech offers a suite of productized software that quickly gives manufactures complete control over packaging processes along with the actionable intelligence required to continuously improve performance. Systech implements vision, line management, performance metric and serialization solutions for companies around the world to secure the supply chain and to optimize packing efficiencies. By partnering with Systech, companies can leverage a repeatable, flexible, and expandable architecture to consistently deliver significant improvements at the machine, line and plant levels. For more information about their company and products, please visit http://www.systech-tips.com.
About Videojet Brazil
Videojet Technologies Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of coding, printing and laser marking products, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. As experts in continuous ink jet (CIJ), thermal ink jet (TIJ), drop-on-demand (DOD), thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), array, and laser technologies, Videojet has over 275,000 units installed worldwide. In Brazil, Videojet has its headquarters in Alphaville, SP, and more than 100 associates complemented by a distribution network, providing sales, service, and application support coverage across the whole country. For more information about Videojet Brazil and its products, please visit http://www.videojet.com.
Source: Systech International
CONTACT: Paolo Machado, Videojet Brazil, +55 11 4689 8800; or Christian
Barbato, Garfield Group Public Relations, +1-215-867-8600 x227,
cbarbato@garfieldgroup.com; or Susana Caparros, Systech International,
+1-609-235-8457, SusanaCaparros@systech-tips.com
Web Site: http://www.systech-tips.com/
National Instruments Introduces High-Performance PXI Express Data Acquisition With Integrated Signal Conditioning
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
National Instruments Introduces High-Performance PXI Express Data Acquisition With Integrated Signal Conditioning
Strain, Thermocouple and High-Voltage Analog Input Modules Offer Increased Accuracy for High-Channel-Count Measurement Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the company's first data acquisition (DAQ) modules with integrated signal conditioning for scalable, high-performance measurements on PXI Express. The new NI SC Express family delivers increased accuracy, high data throughput and best-in-class synchronization for measuring strain gauges, bridge-based transducers, thermocouples and high-voltage analog inputs. PXI Express provides 250 MB/s of dedicated bandwidth for each SC Express module in the chassis, which helps engineers increase channel count without compromising sampling rates or data throughput. With a smaller footprint, simplified cable management and new software features for automatic synchronization, the SC Express modules make it easy for engineers to set up and program high-channel-count sensor measurement systems.
The NI PXIe-4330 24-bit simultaneous bridge input module offers 0.02 percent accuracy and 25 kS/s per channel sample rate for high-performance strain, load, force and torque measurements. The bridge input module achieves high accuracy with a ratiometric design where the ADC references the excitation voltage. This approach removes the measurement's dependence on the stability and accuracy of the excitation voltage. In addition, unique delta-sigma ADCs provide both excellent AC performance as well as DC accuracy, while traditional delta-sigma ADCs only offer AC performance.
The NI PXIe-4330 bridge input module can perform quarter, half and full bridge-based measurements with automatic synchronization features. The included driver software ensures tight synchronization across multiple modules and chassis with inter-channel skews as low as 5 ppb. The 8-channel bridge input module can scale to a 136-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The high-accuracy, simultaneity and synchronization features make the NI PXIe-4330 module ideal for high-channel-count structural test applications, such as wind tunnels, bridge monitoring and crash tests.
With the NI PXIe-4353 thermocouple module, engineers can measure temperatures with 0.30 degrees C accuracy on 32 channels. The isothermal terminal block minimizes error with a unique design that optimizes thermal conductivity, making it possible for the nearby cold-junction compensation (CJC) thermistors to accurately measure at the thermocouple junctions. The 32-channel thermocouple module can scale to a 544-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The increased accuracy and scalable platform make the NI PXIe-4353 module well-suited for precision measurements from a single channel to large systems for applications such as fuel cell testing and monitoring thermal chambers.
The NI PXIe-4300 high-voltage isolated analog input module is the first analog input module from National Instruments that can measure up to 300 V with simultaneous sampling. With a 16-bit ADC per channel and a 250 kS/s per channel sampling rate, the NI PXIe-4300 module can stream 4 MB/s per module and 68 MB/s in a single chassis. This 8-channel analog input module can scale to a 136-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The ability to measure 300 V with CAT II channel-to-channel isolation makes the NI PXIe-4300 module ideal for automotive testing, such as fuel cell and battery tests.
The new SC Express modules include NI-DAQmx driver software and support for multi-device tasks, a new feature of NI-DAQmx that helps engineers easily synchronize multiple modules. The same code that acquires data from one module can synchronize up to 17 modules in a chassis. The modules work with a variety of NI hardware including NI X Series, dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) and NI SCXI products, and more than 1,500 types of I/O available on the PXI platform. The new modules also integrate with NI software including NI LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, NI-Sync and NI DIAdem.
Readers can visit http://www.ni.com/lp/sc-express.htm to learn more about achieving higher measurement performance with the SC Express family.
About PXI
PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) is an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (http://www.pxisa.org) that defines a rugged, CompactPCI-based platform optimized for test, measurement and control. Founded in 1997, the PXI specification is supported by more than 70 vendors offering more than 1,500 PXI products. PXI products are compatible with the CompactPCI and CompactPCI Express industrial computer standards and offer additional features such as environmental specifications, standardized software and built-in timing and synchronization.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
NI PXIe-4330 78759-3504
Priced* from $2,799; euro 2,699;
350,000 yen Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512) 683-9300
NI PXIe-4353 E-mail: info@ni.com
Priced* from $1,899; euro 1,849;
238,000 yen
NI PXIe-4300
Priced* from $1,899; euro 1,849;
238,000 yen
Web: http://www.ni.com/lp/sc-express.htm
*Prices are subject to change
without notice.
DIAdem, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and SCXI are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Editor Contact: Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: National Instruments
CONTACT: Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments
Web Site: http://www.ni.com/
Strain, Thermocouple and High-Voltage Analog Input Modules Offer Increased Accuracy for High-Channel-Count Measurement Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the company's first data acquisition (DAQ) modules with integrated signal conditioning for scalable, high-performance measurements on PXI Express. The new NI SC Express family delivers increased accuracy, high data throughput and best-in-class synchronization for measuring strain gauges, bridge-based transducers, thermocouples and high-voltage analog inputs. PXI Express provides 250 MB/s of dedicated bandwidth for each SC Express module in the chassis, which helps engineers increase channel count without compromising sampling rates or data throughput. With a smaller footprint, simplified cable management and new software features for automatic synchronization, the SC Express modules make it easy for engineers to set up and program high-channel-count sensor measurement systems.
The NI PXIe-4330 24-bit simultaneous bridge input module offers 0.02 percent accuracy and 25 kS/s per channel sample rate for high-performance strain, load, force and torque measurements. The bridge input module achieves high accuracy with a ratiometric design where the ADC references the excitation voltage. This approach removes the measurement's dependence on the stability and accuracy of the excitation voltage. In addition, unique delta-sigma ADCs provide both excellent AC performance as well as DC accuracy, while traditional delta-sigma ADCs only offer AC performance.
The NI PXIe-4330 bridge input module can perform quarter, half and full bridge-based measurements with automatic synchronization features. The included driver software ensures tight synchronization across multiple modules and chassis with inter-channel skews as low as 5 ppb. The 8-channel bridge input module can scale to a 136-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The high-accuracy, simultaneity and synchronization features make the NI PXIe-4330 module ideal for high-channel-count structural test applications, such as wind tunnels, bridge monitoring and crash tests.
With the NI PXIe-4353 thermocouple module, engineers can measure temperatures with 0.30 degrees C accuracy on 32 channels. The isothermal terminal block minimizes error with a unique design that optimizes thermal conductivity, making it possible for the nearby cold-junction compensation (CJC) thermistors to accurately measure at the thermocouple junctions. The 32-channel thermocouple module can scale to a 544-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The increased accuracy and scalable platform make the NI PXIe-4353 module well-suited for precision measurements from a single channel to large systems for applications such as fuel cell testing and monitoring thermal chambers.
The NI PXIe-4300 high-voltage isolated analog input module is the first analog input module from National Instruments that can measure up to 300 V with simultaneous sampling. With a 16-bit ADC per channel and a 250 kS/s per channel sampling rate, the NI PXIe-4300 module can stream 4 MB/s per module and 68 MB/s in a single chassis. This 8-channel analog input module can scale to a 136-channel system in a single chassis and thousands of channels when synchronizing across multiple chassis. The ability to measure 300 V with CAT II channel-to-channel isolation makes the NI PXIe-4300 module ideal for automotive testing, such as fuel cell and battery tests.
The new SC Express modules include NI-DAQmx driver software and support for multi-device tasks, a new feature of NI-DAQmx that helps engineers easily synchronize multiple modules. The same code that acquires data from one module can synchronize up to 17 modules in a chassis. The modules work with a variety of NI hardware including NI X Series, dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) and NI SCXI products, and more than 1,500 types of I/O available on the PXI platform. The new modules also integrate with NI software including NI LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, NI-Sync and NI DIAdem.
Readers can visit http://www.ni.com/lp/sc-express.htm to learn more about achieving higher measurement performance with the SC Express family.
About PXI
PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) is an open specification governed by the PXI Systems Alliance (http://www.pxisa.org) that defines a rugged, CompactPCI-based platform optimized for test, measurement and control. Founded in 1997, the PXI specification is supported by more than 70 vendors offering more than 1,500 PXI products. PXI products are compatible with the CompactPCI and CompactPCI Express industrial computer standards and offer additional features such as environmental specifications, standardized software and built-in timing and synchronization.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
NI PXIe-4330 78759-3504
Priced* from $2,799; euro 2,699;
350,000 yen Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512) 683-9300
NI PXIe-4353 E-mail: info@ni.com
Priced* from $1,899; euro 1,849;
238,000 yen
NI PXIe-4300
Priced* from $1,899; euro 1,849;
238,000 yen
Web: http://www.ni.com/lp/sc-express.htm
*Prices are subject to change
without notice.
DIAdem, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and SCXI are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Editor Contact: Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: National Instruments
CONTACT: Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments
Web Site: http://www.ni.com/
Euclid Discoveries Expands Public Information About Company's Video Compression Technology on its New Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:56:01 AM
Euclid Discoveries Expands Public Information About Company's Video Compression Technology on its New Website
CONCORD, Mass., May 25 -- Euclid Discoveries, a leading developer of video compression technologies, today announced its new website, eucliddiscoveries.com.
The new site represents a significant step forward in providing publicly available, detailed information about the company's technology and intellectual property portfolio.
Since 2003, Euclid Discoveries has been dedicated to identifying, developing and reducing to practice new video processing technologies in a form that is commercially viable. The new video processing techniques developed by Euclid leverage the industry's current investments in state of the art compression technology (including MPEG-4 Part 10/H.264), adding new gains in processing capabilities and compression rates from higher-level modeling.
EuclidVision(TM), a next generation video processing and compression technology, extends the block-based compression paradigm to take advantage of features and objects in the video. These features and objects provide a foothold for engaging more advanced modeling, bridging the macroblocks of conventional compression to feature modeling and object modeling techniques.
The team's research and development has culminated in the eFLEX(TM) codec prototype. This prototype brings forward an integrated set of EuclidVision technologies into a single package, showing the effectiveness of these techniques on all video types. eFLEX blends current video compression standards, in the form of H.264, and EuclidVision technology.
Until now, the company has concentrated on protecting its advancements and investing heavily in securing patent protections on its intellectual property.
With the development of eFLEX, and having secured patent protection for its most critical technical advancements, the company is now prepared to provide extensive technical information for public review.
"We are excited to have reached the stage of the company's life cycle to be ready and able to more publicly disclose our technology advancements," said Richard Wingard, CEO of Euclid Discoveries. "With our intellectual property secured through extensive patent protection, and the deployment of the eFLEX prototype codec, we are ready for the world to see Euclid's breakthrough research that brings together and advances the fields of video compression, Computer Vision, Image Understanding, and Pattern Recognition."
Included on the website is the complete patent portfolio, video examples of EuclidVision in action, and the company's Disposition Report of P2 - a specific implementation of the technology.
About Euclid Discoveries
Euclid Discoveries is a research and development company for next generation video processing and compression technology. The company's patent protected video compression technology, EuclidVision(TM), is based on MPEG-4 and incorporates Computer Vision and Image Understanding algorithms to achieve significantly higher compression levels without loss of visual quality. Euclid's advancements provide the groundwork and example for future applications in the areas of video compression, storage, archival, and search. For more information on Euclid Discoveries, please visit http://www.eucliddiscoveries.com.
Contact:
Anne Marsden
Euclid Discoveries
30 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-8303
Source: Euclid Discoveries
CONTACT: Anne Marsden, Euclid Discoveries, +1-978-369-8303
Web Site: http://www.eucliddiscoveries.com/
CONCORD, Mass., May 25 -- Euclid Discoveries, a leading developer of video compression technologies, today announced its new website, eucliddiscoveries.com.
The new site represents a significant step forward in providing publicly available, detailed information about the company's technology and intellectual property portfolio.
Since 2003, Euclid Discoveries has been dedicated to identifying, developing and reducing to practice new video processing technologies in a form that is commercially viable. The new video processing techniques developed by Euclid leverage the industry's current investments in state of the art compression technology (including MPEG-4 Part 10/H.264), adding new gains in processing capabilities and compression rates from higher-level modeling.
EuclidVision(TM), a next generation video processing and compression technology, extends the block-based compression paradigm to take advantage of features and objects in the video. These features and objects provide a foothold for engaging more advanced modeling, bridging the macroblocks of conventional compression to feature modeling and object modeling techniques.
The team's research and development has culminated in the eFLEX(TM) codec prototype. This prototype brings forward an integrated set of EuclidVision technologies into a single package, showing the effectiveness of these techniques on all video types. eFLEX blends current video compression standards, in the form of H.264, and EuclidVision technology.
Until now, the company has concentrated on protecting its advancements and investing heavily in securing patent protections on its intellectual property.
With the development of eFLEX, and having secured patent protection for its most critical technical advancements, the company is now prepared to provide extensive technical information for public review.
"We are excited to have reached the stage of the company's life cycle to be ready and able to more publicly disclose our technology advancements," said Richard Wingard, CEO of Euclid Discoveries. "With our intellectual property secured through extensive patent protection, and the deployment of the eFLEX prototype codec, we are ready for the world to see Euclid's breakthrough research that brings together and advances the fields of video compression, Computer Vision, Image Understanding, and Pattern Recognition."
Included on the website is the complete patent portfolio, video examples of EuclidVision in action, and the company's Disposition Report of P2 - a specific implementation of the technology.
About Euclid Discoveries
Euclid Discoveries is a research and development company for next generation video processing and compression technology. The company's patent protected video compression technology, EuclidVision(TM), is based on MPEG-4 and incorporates Computer Vision and Image Understanding algorithms to achieve significantly higher compression levels without loss of visual quality. Euclid's advancements provide the groundwork and example for future applications in the areas of video compression, storage, archival, and search. For more information on Euclid Discoveries, please visit http://www.eucliddiscoveries.com.
Contact:
Anne Marsden
Euclid Discoveries
30 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-8303
Source: Euclid Discoveries
CONTACT: Anne Marsden, Euclid Discoveries, +1-978-369-8303
Web Site: http://www.eucliddiscoveries.com/
Honeywell Gives the Home and Business Security System a Makeover Using Popular Mobile Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:42:01 AM
Honeywell Gives the Home and Business Security System a Makeover Using Popular Mobile Devices
Latest Security Technology Helps Consumers, Homes and Businesses Stay Protected Using Products Including Apple's iPhone and iPad and RIM's BlackBerry
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 25 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON), one of the world's longest-running providers of security technology, is helping consumers give their home and business security systems modern-day makeovers using some of today's most popular mobile devices.
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The company's Total Connect communications service - which consumers use to remotely control their security systems from Web-enabled devices such as laptop PCs and smart phones - now provides streaming video services that allow consumers to view live video of their homes and businesses. The system notifies customers via email of security incidents such as attempted break-ins, and non-emergency events such as a child returning home from school. Consumers can then access the video from a laptop or handheld mobile device. In addition, they can remotely pan and tilt cameras, manually record video clips, or even take snapshots.
Total Connect technology is professionally installed by security dealers across the United States and Canada. Total Connect customers who own an Apple iPhone, an iPod Touch and the newly released iPad can add the functionality to these devices through Apple's iTunes App Store. These video capabilities are also available for the BlackBerry and other popular devices, including more than 100 other types of cell phones and PDAs.
"Adding these new smart video capabilities to Total Connect provides that additional peace of mind for the home or business owner who is constantly on the go," said Gordon Hope, general manager of Honeywell's AlarmNet communications network. "And it's not only about security. Consumers can check in on their kids, babysitters, employees or elderly relatives who might need special care."
Among Total Connect's new video features is the ability to detect movement in specific areas using new Honeywell IP cameras with built-in motion detection. The system can be programmed, for example, to detect motion in a certain area such as a front door step and use email to alert the homeowner, who can then view the camera images remotely from a mobile device - even if he/she is out of town or out of the country.
For business owners or homeowners with multiple cameras, the system allows them to view all cameras on a single screen, or one at a time. Store owners with multiple locations or homeowners with more than one property can manage and view all locations over a secure network with a single login - a time-saving option for both business owners and homeowners with vacation homes and investment properties. "By utilizing some of today's most-popular consumer devices, Total Connect can make security an easier part of our everyday lives," Hope said.
Honeywell's Total Connect digital communications service has attracted consumers and businesses alike for its ability to allow people to perform tasks such as arming or disarming their security systems using Web-enabled devices or traditional PCs. In addition to security events, the system can also alert users to environmental events such as basement flooding, a power failure or extreme temperature change that can lead to damage such as frozen pipes. For more information, please visit http://www.mytotalconnect.com.
Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Ralph Maniscalco, Honeywell, +1-516-577-2803,
ralph.maniscalco@honeywell.com
Web Site: http://www.honeywell.com/
Latest Security Technology Helps Consumers, Homes and Businesses Stay Protected Using Products Including Apple's iPhone and iPad and RIM's BlackBerry
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 25 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON), one of the world's longest-running providers of security technology, is helping consumers give their home and business security systems modern-day makeovers using some of today's most popular mobile devices.
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The company's Total Connect communications service - which consumers use to remotely control their security systems from Web-enabled devices such as laptop PCs and smart phones - now provides streaming video services that allow consumers to view live video of their homes and businesses. The system notifies customers via email of security incidents such as attempted break-ins, and non-emergency events such as a child returning home from school. Consumers can then access the video from a laptop or handheld mobile device. In addition, they can remotely pan and tilt cameras, manually record video clips, or even take snapshots.
Total Connect technology is professionally installed by security dealers across the United States and Canada. Total Connect customers who own an Apple iPhone, an iPod Touch and the newly released iPad can add the functionality to these devices through Apple's iTunes App Store. These video capabilities are also available for the BlackBerry and other popular devices, including more than 100 other types of cell phones and PDAs.
"Adding these new smart video capabilities to Total Connect provides that additional peace of mind for the home or business owner who is constantly on the go," said Gordon Hope, general manager of Honeywell's AlarmNet communications network. "And it's not only about security. Consumers can check in on their kids, babysitters, employees or elderly relatives who might need special care."
Among Total Connect's new video features is the ability to detect movement in specific areas using new Honeywell IP cameras with built-in motion detection. The system can be programmed, for example, to detect motion in a certain area such as a front door step and use email to alert the homeowner, who can then view the camera images remotely from a mobile device - even if he/she is out of town or out of the country.
For business owners or homeowners with multiple cameras, the system allows them to view all cameras on a single screen, or one at a time. Store owners with multiple locations or homeowners with more than one property can manage and view all locations over a secure network with a single login - a time-saving option for both business owners and homeowners with vacation homes and investment properties. "By utilizing some of today's most-popular consumer devices, Total Connect can make security an easier part of our everyday lives," Hope said.
Honeywell's Total Connect digital communications service has attracted consumers and businesses alike for its ability to allow people to perform tasks such as arming or disarming their security systems using Web-enabled devices or traditional PCs. In addition to security events, the system can also alert users to environmental events such as basement flooding, a power failure or extreme temperature change that can lead to damage such as frozen pipes. For more information, please visit http://www.mytotalconnect.com.
Honeywell International (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Ralph Maniscalco, Honeywell, +1-516-577-2803,
ralph.maniscalco@honeywell.com
Web Site: http://www.honeywell.com/
Toshiba America Electronic Components to Showcase 3D and Other Innovative LCD Technologies at SID
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Toshiba America Electronic Components to Showcase 3D and Other Innovative LCD Technologies at SID
Advanced 3D display technologies to be featured, as well as LTPS, OCB, and Screen Fit technologies
SEATTLE, May 25 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed industry leader that collaborates with customers to create breakthrough designs, will exhibit next-generation displays and technologies developed by Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. (TMD)** for industrial markets, mobile phone and portable electronics, and automotive applications in booth #631 at the 2010 Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar & Exhibition, May 25 to 27, 2010.
Featured developments in TAEC's booth this year include three different 3D technology demonstrations, new displays for high-resolution handheld mobile applications, recently introduced industrial LCD displays with replaceable LED backlights achieving 100,000 hours MTBF(1), and new high-resolution automotive displays. Displays with Optically Compensated Bend (OCB), Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS), System-on-Glass (SOG), LED backlighting, and other advanced technologies can be viewed in four demonstration areas: industrial, mobile, automotive, and 3D technology.
"We are excited to exhibit several new and innovative products and technologies aimed at mobile, automotive, and industrial applications. Our advanced technologies, such as our various approaches to 3D, will enable future growth in new markets and applications," said Clayton Bond, senior vice president, Display Devices and Components Business Unit for TAEC.
3D Technology
TAEC will demonstrate three separate 3D technologies. The first approach, Time Sequential Twin-Eye, will be shown on a 3.0-inch Wide-QVGA (400 x 240) 3D OCB display utilizing a backlight system incorporating a bi-directional lens sheet. This display synchronizes LED switching with left- and right-eye images to achieve stereoscopic (twin-eye 3D) viewing without special glasses while maintaining a fast response time, and a wide viewing angle. This approach is 2D/3D switchable, and enables a thin, easy to assemble LCD panel utilizing its full native resolution without compromise. The second approach, Integral Imaging 3D, uses a lenticular sheet to enable "Multi-view" natural viewing without 3D glasses, so the same image can be seen from multiple viewing points. Integral Imaging will be shown in a 21.0-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) technology demonstration. A third approach, which uses OCB glasses with time sequential 3D displays to achieve fast response with minimal crosstalk, will be shown in 15.4-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) and 32-inch Wide-XGA (1366 x 768) sizes. This 3D technique alternately displays the appropriate image for each eye while the OCB glasses act as an alternating shutter to achieve a 3D effect without any loss of resolution between the LCD and the image.
Displays for Industrial Applications
Long-Life LED Backlight Industrial LCD Modules
A lineup of recently introduced color LTPS active-matrix thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD modules for industrial applications will be shown, which incorporate 100,000 hour MTBF LED backlighting systems designed to satisfy the requirements of a broad range of industrial applications, such as test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, and more. The demonstration includes LCD modules in five screen sizes: 5.7-inch, 6.5-inch, 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch.
Display resolutions are VGA (640 x 480) for the 5.7-inch module and the 6.5-inch module, SVGA (800 x 600) for the 8.4-inch module, and XGA (1024 x 768) for the 10.4-inch and 12.1-inch modules. Each of these modules have replaceable, mercury-free(2) LED-based backlighting systems with 100,000 hour MTBF, which far exceeds that of common TFT LCDs for industrial applications utilizing long-life cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlights.
Resistive Touch Panels and Wide Viewing Angle Industrial Modules
Additional modules representing TAEC's diverse industrial LCD line include three 100,000 hour MTBF modules with resistive touch panels: 8.4-inch SVGA (800 x 600), 8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768), and 10.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) LCD panels, with replaceable LED backlights rated for 100,000 hours MTBF.
"Screen Fit" Technology
TMD will again show its "Screen Fit" optical bonding transparent cover panel technology this year, demonstrating its potential for industrial applications. Screen Fit significantly reduces reflections from the inner surface of the cover panel as well as the reflections from the surface of the LCD panel, utilizing a special resin injected between the cover panel and the polarizer film of the LCD panel, fusing the two together. The resin assures optical integrity between the two materials, minimizes interface reflections and strengthens the module structure. Compared to a conventional LCD design, in which the top polarizer film layer of the display is protected by an acrylic cover panel encasing the hollow space between the cover and the display, a Screen Fit LCD enhances the display's optical characteristics by eliminating two boundaries that reflect and scatter light, reducing reflections. The exhibit shows a 12.1-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) Screen Fit display adjacent to a conventional TN display of the same resolution and form factor to demonstrate the improvements in image quality.
Displays for Mobile Phones and Portable Electronics
The mobile section of the booth will feature high-resolution LTPS displays, up to 367ppi (pixels per inch resolution density), in sizes ranging from 3.3-inch to 4.0-inch with resolution formats ranging from Wide-VGA (480 x 864) to HD (720 x 1280). In addition, these displays will demonstrate advanced technologies such as high-contrast (up to 1,500:1), high-color (up to 92% NTSC), and wide viewing angle (up to H/V 176 degrees /176 degrees). The displays are just a few representative examples of TMD's broad line of thin and light displays for mobile phones, handheld GPS, portable media players and other portable electronic devices.
Displays for Automotive Applications
High-resolution displays for automotive center information, navigation and entertainment applications are featured this year. On display for the first time in North America, a 7.0-inch high-resolution Wide-XGA (1280 x 720) LTPS TFT module for center information or navigation applications will be shown, along with a 9.0-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 720) TFT module for HDTV automotive entertainment applications. Two other displays - 4.2-inch Wide-QVGA (400 x 240) for instrument cluster, and 8.0-inch Wide-VGA (800 x 480) for navigation - will be demonstrated as well.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2009 WW Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2010). For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.lcds.toshiba.com.
**About Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd
In April 2009, Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Group when Toshiba acquired Panasonic's shares from a joint venture, and in May changed the company name to Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. Established in 2002, TMD is an industry leader in small- and medium-sized LCDs for application in such products as mobile phones, portable PCs and in-vehicle displays. For further information, please visit the TMD home page at http://www.tmdisplay.com/tm_dsp/index.htm.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$68.6 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
(1)Based on MTBF statistical values. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may notaccurately reflect actual operation. Actual operating life of the product may not resemble the MTBF.
(2)Mercury-Free: Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "Mercury-Free" products as those containing no more than a maximum concentration value of 0.1 percent mercury(Hg) by weight in Homogeneous Materials(3). This does not mean that Mercury-Free products are entirely free of mercury(Hg).
(3)Homogeneous Materials: Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "Homogeneous Materials" to mean a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials. The term "homogeneous" is understood as "of uniform composition throughout," so examples of "Homogeneous Materials" would be individual types of plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings. Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. defines the term "mechanically disjointed" to mean that the materials can, in principle, be separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding or abrasive processes.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable TMD LCD product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that TMD LCD products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent TMD product specifications. This information is available from TAEC or from your TAEC representative.
All other trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of their respective holders.
Source: Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
CONTACT: AGENCY, Jan Johnson of MultiPath Communications,
+1-714-633-4008, jan@multipathcom.com, for Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc.; or COMPANY, Deborah Chalmers of Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc., +1-408-526-2454, deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec
Advanced 3D display technologies to be featured, as well as LTPS, OCB, and Screen Fit technologies
SEATTLE, May 25 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed industry leader that collaborates with customers to create breakthrough designs, will exhibit next-generation displays and technologies developed by Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. (TMD)** for industrial markets, mobile phone and portable electronics, and automotive applications in booth #631 at the 2010 Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar & Exhibition, May 25 to 27, 2010.
Featured developments in TAEC's booth this year include three different 3D technology demonstrations, new displays for high-resolution handheld mobile applications, recently introduced industrial LCD displays with replaceable LED backlights achieving 100,000 hours MTBF(1), and new high-resolution automotive displays. Displays with Optically Compensated Bend (OCB), Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS), System-on-Glass (SOG), LED backlighting, and other advanced technologies can be viewed in four demonstration areas: industrial, mobile, automotive, and 3D technology.
"We are excited to exhibit several new and innovative products and technologies aimed at mobile, automotive, and industrial applications. Our advanced technologies, such as our various approaches to 3D, will enable future growth in new markets and applications," said Clayton Bond, senior vice president, Display Devices and Components Business Unit for TAEC.
3D Technology
TAEC will demonstrate three separate 3D technologies. The first approach, Time Sequential Twin-Eye, will be shown on a 3.0-inch Wide-QVGA (400 x 240) 3D OCB display utilizing a backlight system incorporating a bi-directional lens sheet. This display synchronizes LED switching with left- and right-eye images to achieve stereoscopic (twin-eye 3D) viewing without special glasses while maintaining a fast response time, and a wide viewing angle. This approach is 2D/3D switchable, and enables a thin, easy to assemble LCD panel utilizing its full native resolution without compromise. The second approach, Integral Imaging 3D, uses a lenticular sheet to enable "Multi-view" natural viewing without 3D glasses, so the same image can be seen from multiple viewing points. Integral Imaging will be shown in a 21.0-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) technology demonstration. A third approach, which uses OCB glasses with time sequential 3D displays to achieve fast response with minimal crosstalk, will be shown in 15.4-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) and 32-inch Wide-XGA (1366 x 768) sizes. This 3D technique alternately displays the appropriate image for each eye while the OCB glasses act as an alternating shutter to achieve a 3D effect without any loss of resolution between the LCD and the image.
Displays for Industrial Applications
Long-Life LED Backlight Industrial LCD Modules
A lineup of recently introduced color LTPS active-matrix thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD modules for industrial applications will be shown, which incorporate 100,000 hour MTBF LED backlighting systems designed to satisfy the requirements of a broad range of industrial applications, such as test and measurement equipment, medical equipment, and more. The demonstration includes LCD modules in five screen sizes: 5.7-inch, 6.5-inch, 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch, and 12.1-inch.
Display resolutions are VGA (640 x 480) for the 5.7-inch module and the 6.5-inch module, SVGA (800 x 600) for the 8.4-inch module, and XGA (1024 x 768) for the 10.4-inch and 12.1-inch modules. Each of these modules have replaceable, mercury-free(2) LED-based backlighting systems with 100,000 hour MTBF, which far exceeds that of common TFT LCDs for industrial applications utilizing long-life cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlights.
Resistive Touch Panels and Wide Viewing Angle Industrial Modules
Additional modules representing TAEC's diverse industrial LCD line include three 100,000 hour MTBF modules with resistive touch panels: 8.4-inch SVGA (800 x 600), 8.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768), and 10.4-inch XGA (1024 x 768) LCD panels, with replaceable LED backlights rated for 100,000 hours MTBF.
"Screen Fit" Technology
TMD will again show its "Screen Fit" optical bonding transparent cover panel technology this year, demonstrating its potential for industrial applications. Screen Fit significantly reduces reflections from the inner surface of the cover panel as well as the reflections from the surface of the LCD panel, utilizing a special resin injected between the cover panel and the polarizer film of the LCD panel, fusing the two together. The resin assures optical integrity between the two materials, minimizes interface reflections and strengthens the module structure. Compared to a conventional LCD design, in which the top polarizer film layer of the display is protected by an acrylic cover panel encasing the hollow space between the cover and the display, a Screen Fit LCD enhances the display's optical characteristics by eliminating two boundaries that reflect and scatter light, reducing reflections. The exhibit shows a 12.1-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 800) Screen Fit display adjacent to a conventional TN display of the same resolution and form factor to demonstrate the improvements in image quality.
Displays for Mobile Phones and Portable Electronics
The mobile section of the booth will feature high-resolution LTPS displays, up to 367ppi (pixels per inch resolution density), in sizes ranging from 3.3-inch to 4.0-inch with resolution formats ranging from Wide-VGA (480 x 864) to HD (720 x 1280). In addition, these displays will demonstrate advanced technologies such as high-contrast (up to 1,500:1), high-color (up to 92% NTSC), and wide viewing angle (up to H/V 176 degrees /176 degrees). The displays are just a few representative examples of TMD's broad line of thin and light displays for mobile phones, handheld GPS, portable media players and other portable electronic devices.
Displays for Automotive Applications
High-resolution displays for automotive center information, navigation and entertainment applications are featured this year. On display for the first time in North America, a 7.0-inch high-resolution Wide-XGA (1280 x 720) LTPS TFT module for center information or navigation applications will be shown, along with a 9.0-inch Wide-XGA (1280 x 720) TFT module for HDTV automotive entertainment applications. Two other displays - 4.2-inch Wide-QVGA (400 x 240) for instrument cluster, and 8.0-inch Wide-VGA (800 x 480) for navigation - will be demonstrated as well.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, discrete devices, displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, digital multimedia and imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2009 WW Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2010). For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.lcds.toshiba.com.
**About Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd
In April 2009, Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Group when Toshiba acquired Panasonic's shares from a joint venture, and in May changed the company name to Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. Established in 2002, TMD is an industry leader in small- and medium-sized LCDs for application in such products as mobile phones, portable PCs and in-vehicle displays. For further information, please visit the TMD home page at http://www.tmdisplay.com/tm_dsp/index.htm.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$68.6 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
(1)Based on MTBF statistical values. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may notaccurately reflect actual operation. Actual operating life of the product may not resemble the MTBF.
(2)Mercury-Free: Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "Mercury-Free" products as those containing no more than a maximum concentration value of 0.1 percent mercury(Hg) by weight in Homogeneous Materials(3). This does not mean that Mercury-Free products are entirely free of mercury(Hg).
(3)Homogeneous Materials: Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. defines "Homogeneous Materials" to mean a material that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials. The term "homogeneous" is understood as "of uniform composition throughout," so examples of "Homogeneous Materials" would be individual types of plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, alloys, paper, board, resins and coatings. Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. defines the term "mechanically disjointed" to mean that the materials can, in principle, be separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding or abrasive processes.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable TMD LCD product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that TMD LCD products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent TMD product specifications. This information is available from TAEC or from your TAEC representative.
All other trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of their respective holders.
Source: Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
CONTACT: AGENCY, Jan Johnson of MultiPath Communications,
+1-714-633-4008, jan@multipathcom.com, for Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc.; or COMPANY, Deborah Chalmers of Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc., +1-408-526-2454, deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec
AT&T and Samsung Mobile Announce Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Rugby(R) II
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
AT&T and Samsung Mobile Announce Upcoming Availability of the Samsung Rugby(R) II
Next generation rugged phone runs on AT&T's Push to Talk network
DALLAS, May 25 -- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.**, today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Rugby® II, the next generation Push to Talk device with a durable, military-grade design that can stand up to the harshest of elements. Available exclusively for AT&T customers, the Rugby II will be compatible with AT&T's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 Mbps technology, which provides a considerable speed boost to the nation's fastest 3G network when paired with expanded backhaul.
The Rugby II, available in a grey, rugged clamshell design, features improved noise suppression and an external speaker making it easier to communicate regardless of the environment. In addition, the Rugby II is also certified to military standard MIL-STD-810G to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes, ideal for use even in the toughest of environments.
"The Samsung Rugby II offers our customers a sturdy phone that can withstand some of the roughest environments," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "This is a no-nonsense, durable device with easy-to-use features like Push-to-Talk and a one-touch button to keep you in touch with your contacts while backed by the nation's fastest 3G network."
With advanced aGPS capabilities, users can stay on the right track. The Rugby II features AT&T Navigator, which offers voice-guided and visual turn-by-turn GPS driving directions with automatic reroute, full-color maps, and real-time traffic alerts, as well as AT&T Family Map, which gives families the ability to track a child's location from a PC or cell phone and request location updates at any time. The Rugby II also includes access to aGPS applications, including Loopt, Trimble Outdoors, AllSport GPS and Where.
The Rugby II enables AT&T's Mobile Resource Management applications, TeleNav Track(TM) and Xora GPS Timetrack from AT&T, and is great for transportation, distribution, construction, field service, maintenance, landscaping, and other businesses and government agencies looking to increase visibility of their field operations, monitor track location and activities of their employees, and improve responsiveness and productivity.
In addition to a robust design, the Rugby II includes large external speakers, which allow for ease of use with AT&T's Push to Talk service , which covers 97% of the U.S. population. Push to Talk gives customers the ability to pull an entire work group into a wireless call from a PTT session and the ability to set one's own status to available, unavailable, do not disturb and more. Push to Talk is available to AT&T customers for just $5 per month on Nation Plan lines.
"Following the success of the Rugby, Samsung is introducing the Rugby II, a rugged and durable device with an enhanced external speaker and new aGPS applications," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer, Samsung Mobile. "This device allows a workforce to stay in touch with the push of a button and its design can withstand everyday wear and tear."
Rugby II is equipped with one of the world's most intelligent voice processor from Audience to enhance voice and suppress noise for clear communications nearly anywhere. Like the human ear, the chip isolates your voice, and filters out all the unwanted background noise, for unsurpassed mobile call clarity without the noise from a busy street, loud public places, nearby conversations or even sirens going by.
The Samsung Rugby II also includes AT&T Video Share, Mobile Video and AT&T Mobile Music to keep you entertained on and off the job. Additional features of the Rugby II included a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth® technology and a microSD(TM) memory card slot. The Rugby II also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195.
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Rugby II will be available on June 6 at AT&T retail locations nationwide or at http://www.att.com/wireless for $129.99 after $50 mail-in rebate. (Pay $179.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement required.)
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com. For more information on the Samsung Rugby II, visit http://www.att.com/SamsungRugbyII.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q1 2010, Q1-Q4 2009 and Q3 and Q4 2008 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
(1) AT&T imposes: a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge of up to $1.25 to help defray costs incurred in complying with obligations and charges imposed by State and Federal telecom regulations; State and Federal Universal Service charges; and surcharges for government assessments on AT&T. These fees are not taxes or government-required charges.
(2) 3G coverage is not available in all areas.
(3) Coverage not available in all areas.
(4) AT&T Promotion Card: Price for Samsung Rugby II before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2 year contract is $179.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card valid for 120 days wherever major credit cards accepted. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATMs or gas pumps. Some restrictions and other charges apply. See terms at store or at att.com/wirelessrebate. You must be customer for 30 consecutive days to receive Promotion Card.
(5) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $325 if purchasing certain specified equipment (http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=17951) or up to $150 for other equipment.. Some agents impose add'l fees. Offnet Usage: If your mins of data use on other carrier's networks ("offnet usage") during any month exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your svc, deny your contd use of other carriers' coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the KB incl'd with your plan).
(6) Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.
(7) Standard usage rates apply to text messaging and Internet browsing, depending on your plan.
(8) AT&T Family Map- in addition to the monthly charge, standard data charges also apply
(9) AT&T Navigator - separate subscription required. Standard data rates apply.
(10) Video Share not available in all areas. Video Share requires the sender and receiver to have compatible feature & be in a 3G coverage area to share video. Both sender and receiver will be charged for any call minutes. Only the sender will incur Video Share usage charges. AT&T is not responsible for the content of any video.
(11) Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.
(12) Certified to meet military standard MIL-STD-810G to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes.
For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Natalie Young of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1822, nyoung@attnews.us;
or Tracy Calabrese of MWW Group, +1-214-414-3332, tcalabrese@mww.com, for
Samsung
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.samsungwireless.com/
Next generation rugged phone runs on AT&T's Push to Talk network
DALLAS, May 25 -- AT&T* and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.**, today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Rugby® II, the next generation Push to Talk device with a durable, military-grade design that can stand up to the harshest of elements. Available exclusively for AT&T customers, the Rugby II will be compatible with AT&T's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 Mbps technology, which provides a considerable speed boost to the nation's fastest 3G network when paired with expanded backhaul.
The Rugby II, available in a grey, rugged clamshell design, features improved noise suppression and an external speaker making it easier to communicate regardless of the environment. In addition, the Rugby II is also certified to military standard MIL-STD-810G to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes, ideal for use even in the toughest of environments.
"The Samsung Rugby II offers our customers a sturdy phone that can withstand some of the roughest environments," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "This is a no-nonsense, durable device with easy-to-use features like Push-to-Talk and a one-touch button to keep you in touch with your contacts while backed by the nation's fastest 3G network."
With advanced aGPS capabilities, users can stay on the right track. The Rugby II features AT&T Navigator, which offers voice-guided and visual turn-by-turn GPS driving directions with automatic reroute, full-color maps, and real-time traffic alerts, as well as AT&T Family Map, which gives families the ability to track a child's location from a PC or cell phone and request location updates at any time. The Rugby II also includes access to aGPS applications, including Loopt, Trimble Outdoors, AllSport GPS and Where.
The Rugby II enables AT&T's Mobile Resource Management applications, TeleNav Track(TM) and Xora GPS Timetrack from AT&T, and is great for transportation, distribution, construction, field service, maintenance, landscaping, and other businesses and government agencies looking to increase visibility of their field operations, monitor track location and activities of their employees, and improve responsiveness and productivity.
In addition to a robust design, the Rugby II includes large external speakers, which allow for ease of use with AT&T's Push to Talk service , which covers 97% of the U.S. population. Push to Talk gives customers the ability to pull an entire work group into a wireless call from a PTT session and the ability to set one's own status to available, unavailable, do not disturb and more. Push to Talk is available to AT&T customers for just $5 per month on Nation Plan lines.
"Following the success of the Rugby, Samsung is introducing the Rugby II, a rugged and durable device with an enhanced external speaker and new aGPS applications," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer, Samsung Mobile. "This device allows a workforce to stay in touch with the push of a button and its design can withstand everyday wear and tear."
Rugby II is equipped with one of the world's most intelligent voice processor from Audience to enhance voice and suppress noise for clear communications nearly anywhere. Like the human ear, the chip isolates your voice, and filters out all the unwanted background noise, for unsurpassed mobile call clarity without the noise from a busy street, loud public places, nearby conversations or even sirens going by.
The Samsung Rugby II also includes AT&T Video Share, Mobile Video and AT&T Mobile Music to keep you entertained on and off the job. Additional features of the Rugby II included a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth® technology and a microSD(TM) memory card slot. The Rugby II also includes dual-band 3G connectivity and quad-band GSM technology, which allows AT&T customers to make calls in more than 220 countries and download data in more than 195.
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Rugby II will be available on June 6 at AT&T retail locations nationwide or at http://www.att.com/wireless for $129.99 after $50 mail-in rebate. (Pay $179.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement required.)
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com. For more information on the Samsung Rugby II, visit http://www.att.com/SamsungRugbyII.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q1 2010, Q1-Q4 2009 and Q3 and Q4 2008 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
(1) AT&T imposes: a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge of up to $1.25 to help defray costs incurred in complying with obligations and charges imposed by State and Federal telecom regulations; State and Federal Universal Service charges; and surcharges for government assessments on AT&T. These fees are not taxes or government-required charges.
(2) 3G coverage is not available in all areas.
(3) Coverage not available in all areas.
(4) AT&T Promotion Card: Price for Samsung Rugby II before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2 year contract is $179.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card valid for 120 days wherever major credit cards accepted. May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at ATMs or gas pumps. Some restrictions and other charges apply. See terms at store or at att.com/wirelessrebate. You must be customer for 30 consecutive days to receive Promotion Card.
(5) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing addr. within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activ. fee applies. Equipment price & avail may vary by mrk & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $325 if purchasing certain specified equipment (http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=17951) or up to $150 for other equipment.. Some agents impose add'l fees. Offnet Usage: If your mins of data use on other carrier's networks ("offnet usage") during any month exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your svc, deny your contd use of other carriers' coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the KB incl'd with your plan).
(6) Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.
(7) Standard usage rates apply to text messaging and Internet browsing, depending on your plan.
(8) AT&T Family Map- in addition to the monthly charge, standard data charges also apply
(9) AT&T Navigator - separate subscription required. Standard data rates apply.
(10) Video Share not available in all areas. Video Share requires the sender and receiver to have compatible feature & be in a 3G coverage area to share video. Both sender and receiver will be charged for any call minutes. Only the sender will incur Video Share usage charges. AT&T is not responsible for the content of any video.
(11) Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.
(12) Certified to meet military standard MIL-STD-810G to withstand dust, shock, vibration, rain, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and temperature extremes.
For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Natalie Young of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1822, nyoung@attnews.us;
or Tracy Calabrese of MWW Group, +1-214-414-3332, tcalabrese@mww.com, for
Samsung
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.samsungwireless.com/
Vlingo for Android(TM) Now Available on Android Market
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Vlingo for Android(TM) Now Available on Android Market
Vlingo Uses AT&T Labs' Watson Speech Recognition Technology to Provide Better, Faster, More Accurate Results for Users
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 25 -- Vlingo Corporation today announces Vlingo for Android(TM). Vlingo allows users to ask their device to do almost anything from searching the web, to finding locations on Google maps, to updating Twitter status, or even simply sending text and email messages -- just by using their voice. Vlingo for Android(TM) also comes equipped with SafeReader, a "hands-free" feature that provides drivers with a safer, easier way to hear incoming text and email messages while on the go.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/vlingo/44307/
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM09681 )
"The strategic alliance between AT&T and Vlingo and the deep research & development efforts have allowed us to launch breakthrough products and features that were simply not possible in the past," said Mike Phillips, Co-founder & CTO of Vlingo. "The joint solution has already shown accuracy improvements by as much as 20% and has allowed us to significantly expand the functionality and usability of Vlingo."
"Representing decades of innovation, AT&T's Watson speech recognition technology provides Vlingo the core tools that open the door to new and exciting applications for users worldwide," said Charles Kalmanek, Vice President of Networking & Services Research at AT&T Labs. "Our collaboration with Vlingo is helping to lead the industry in simplifying the way that people interact with their mobile devices. A new generation of applications will give mobile users the ability to access information and services anywhere, anytime by speaking naturally."
Vlingo gives Android(TM) device users the ability to power features and access information by voice. They can simply press the "Vlingo widget" on their home screen to:
-- send text and email messages
-- search the web using Google or Yahoo!
-- dial contacts
-- update Twitter status
-- open built-in and 3rd party applications
-- find locations and businesses using Google Maps
-- speak into any application with the Vlingo Everywhere voice keyboard
-- SafeReader - hear incoming text & email messages while you drive
Vlingo for Android(TM) users can access information and all of the features listed above by simply speaking into their phone. Vlingo's SafeReader(TM) expands on those features by using the reverse functionality - text to speech, a great feature for those on the go. In an effort to help deter distracted driving, users can simply press a button, speak to the device "Start SafeReader," and all incoming messages will be delivered audibly.
Availability, Compatibility and Price
Vlingo is available for Android 2.x and above. U.S. users can download Vlingo on device from the Android Market. Vlingo for Android(TM) is available for direct license to device OEMs and will be shipping later this year preloaded on a number of Android handsets.
For a limited time only, Vlingo for Android(TM) is available for a one-time fee of $9.99.
Follow Vlingo on Facebook at http://facebook/vlingopage, on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vlingo and on the Vlingo blog at http://blog.vlingo.com/ for regular news and updates.
About Vlingo
Tell your phone what to do! With Vlingo, users can instantly send a text or email message, call a friend, search the web, update their Facebook or Twitter status, use instant messaging, add contacts and calendar entries and more by just speaking into their phone. As the inventor of the mobile phone "voice user interface," Vlingo is the only technology that allows people to use virtually any application on the phone simply by pressing a button and speaking to the phone. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures, Sigma Partners, Yahoo! and AT&T and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, go to http://www.vlingo.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM09681
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comVideo: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/vlingo/44307
Source: Vlingo Corporation
CONTACT: Erin Keleher, Vlingo, +1-617-283-2285, erin@vlingo.com
Web Site: http://www.vlingo.com/
Vlingo Uses AT&T Labs' Watson Speech Recognition Technology to Provide Better, Faster, More Accurate Results for Users
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 25 -- Vlingo Corporation today announces Vlingo for Android(TM). Vlingo allows users to ask their device to do almost anything from searching the web, to finding locations on Google maps, to updating Twitter status, or even simply sending text and email messages -- just by using their voice. Vlingo for Android(TM) also comes equipped with SafeReader, a "hands-free" feature that provides drivers with a safer, easier way to hear incoming text and email messages while on the go.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/vlingo/44307/
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM09681 )
"The strategic alliance between AT&T and Vlingo and the deep research & development efforts have allowed us to launch breakthrough products and features that were simply not possible in the past," said Mike Phillips, Co-founder & CTO of Vlingo. "The joint solution has already shown accuracy improvements by as much as 20% and has allowed us to significantly expand the functionality and usability of Vlingo."
"Representing decades of innovation, AT&T's Watson speech recognition technology provides Vlingo the core tools that open the door to new and exciting applications for users worldwide," said Charles Kalmanek, Vice President of Networking & Services Research at AT&T Labs. "Our collaboration with Vlingo is helping to lead the industry in simplifying the way that people interact with their mobile devices. A new generation of applications will give mobile users the ability to access information and services anywhere, anytime by speaking naturally."
Vlingo gives Android(TM) device users the ability to power features and access information by voice. They can simply press the "Vlingo widget" on their home screen to:
-- send text and email messages
-- search the web using Google or Yahoo!
-- dial contacts
-- update Twitter status
-- open built-in and 3rd party applications
-- find locations and businesses using Google Maps
-- speak into any application with the Vlingo Everywhere voice keyboard
-- SafeReader - hear incoming text & email messages while you drive
Vlingo for Android(TM) users can access information and all of the features listed above by simply speaking into their phone. Vlingo's SafeReader(TM) expands on those features by using the reverse functionality - text to speech, a great feature for those on the go. In an effort to help deter distracted driving, users can simply press a button, speak to the device "Start SafeReader," and all incoming messages will be delivered audibly.
Availability, Compatibility and Price
Vlingo is available for Android 2.x and above. U.S. users can download Vlingo on device from the Android Market. Vlingo for Android(TM) is available for direct license to device OEMs and will be shipping later this year preloaded on a number of Android handsets.
For a limited time only, Vlingo for Android(TM) is available for a one-time fee of $9.99.
Follow Vlingo on Facebook at http://facebook/vlingopage, on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vlingo and on the Vlingo blog at http://blog.vlingo.com/ for regular news and updates.
About Vlingo
Tell your phone what to do! With Vlingo, users can instantly send a text or email message, call a friend, search the web, update their Facebook or Twitter status, use instant messaging, add contacts and calendar entries and more by just speaking into their phone. As the inventor of the mobile phone "voice user interface," Vlingo is the only technology that allows people to use virtually any application on the phone simply by pressing a button and speaking to the phone. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures, Sigma Partners, Yahoo! and AT&T and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, go to http://www.vlingo.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/MM09681
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comVideo: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/vlingo/44307
Source: Vlingo Corporation
CONTACT: Erin Keleher, Vlingo, +1-617-283-2285, erin@vlingo.com
Web Site: http://www.vlingo.com/
Microsoft Announces the Availability of Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Microsoft Announces the Availability of Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Powerful performance management solution provides real-time financial reporting.
REDMOND, Wash., May 25 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the general availability of Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP, a powerful corporate performance management solution, which provides real-time financial reporting for midsize businesses looking to achieve greater visibility across their organizations. Management Reporter, formerly codenamed Management Reporter 2.0, will act as the replacement for Microsoft FRx, a comprehensive financial reporting and analysis application available to Microsoft Dynamics ERP customers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
"This is the first step in a multiyear roadmap to deliver broader corporate performance management capabilities across our Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions," said Crispin Read, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics ERP at Microsoft. "Management Reporter retains many elements of the Microsoft FRx product but is built on a completely updated architecture that will provide a new level of scalability and reliability for customers."
Management Reporter extends the proven functionality of Microsoft FRx and enables people to quickly and easily create, generate, help secure and publish professional-looking financial statements, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, and will allow them to take advantage of the following:
-- Custom reports without IT assistance. These reports reduce the burden
on the IT department by empowering the finance team to create its own
financial statements.
-- Deep cross-functional analysis. Management Reporter provides easy and
accurate financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations and
eliminations.
-- Reduced training time and increased productivity. A familiar user
interface and reporting tools minimize training time since users will
easily be able to transition from Microsoft Office applications to the
similar navigation pane and toolbars in Management Reporter.
-- Strong data integrity and report accuracy. Management Reporter
supports regulatory requirements, such as generally accepted
accounting practices and international financial reporting standards.
"Management Reporter is like Microsoft FRx on steroids -- it takes the familiar building blocks of Microsoft FRx and revolutionizes the way reporting and business intelligence can be delivered," said Les Wright, senior consultant, BDO Canada LLP, a Microsoft Dynamics partner. "This is something customers have been asking for and provides even more value to their Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions."
Microsoft FRx customers making the transition to Management Reporter will experience a variety of new features including the following:
-- Direct integration to the Microsoft Dynamics ERP general ledger. This
integration aids in simplified, real-time reporting with greater
accuracy.
-- Reusable building blocks. Blocks of Report, Row, Column and Tree
definitions can be mixed and matched to produce a wide variety of
boardroom-quality reports.
-- A Report Library. A Report Library is where reports can be secured,
stored, and viewed
Management Reporter is available for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 customers at no additional cost and will be available with future releases of other Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions. To assist customers currently using Microsoft FRx make the transition to Management Reporter, a migration tool, detailed guidance and information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/products/management-reporter.aspx.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
Powerful performance management solution provides real-time financial reporting.
REDMOND, Wash., May 25 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the general availability of Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP, a powerful corporate performance management solution, which provides real-time financial reporting for midsize businesses looking to achieve greater visibility across their organizations. Management Reporter, formerly codenamed Management Reporter 2.0, will act as the replacement for Microsoft FRx, a comprehensive financial reporting and analysis application available to Microsoft Dynamics ERP customers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
"This is the first step in a multiyear roadmap to deliver broader corporate performance management capabilities across our Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions," said Crispin Read, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics ERP at Microsoft. "Management Reporter retains many elements of the Microsoft FRx product but is built on a completely updated architecture that will provide a new level of scalability and reliability for customers."
Management Reporter extends the proven functionality of Microsoft FRx and enables people to quickly and easily create, generate, help secure and publish professional-looking financial statements, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, and will allow them to take advantage of the following:
-- Custom reports without IT assistance. These reports reduce the burden
on the IT department by empowering the finance team to create its own
financial statements.
-- Deep cross-functional analysis. Management Reporter provides easy and
accurate financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations and
eliminations.
-- Reduced training time and increased productivity. A familiar user
interface and reporting tools minimize training time since users will
easily be able to transition from Microsoft Office applications to the
similar navigation pane and toolbars in Management Reporter.
-- Strong data integrity and report accuracy. Management Reporter
supports regulatory requirements, such as generally accepted
accounting practices and international financial reporting standards.
"Management Reporter is like Microsoft FRx on steroids -- it takes the familiar building blocks of Microsoft FRx and revolutionizes the way reporting and business intelligence can be delivered," said Les Wright, senior consultant, BDO Canada LLP, a Microsoft Dynamics partner. "This is something customers have been asking for and provides even more value to their Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions."
Microsoft FRx customers making the transition to Management Reporter will experience a variety of new features including the following:
-- Direct integration to the Microsoft Dynamics ERP general ledger. This
integration aids in simplified, real-time reporting with greater
accuracy.
-- Reusable building blocks. Blocks of Report, Row, Column and Tree
definitions can be mixed and matched to produce a wide variety of
boardroom-quality reports.
-- A Report Library. A Report Library is where reports can be secured,
stored, and viewed
Management Reporter is available for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 customers at no additional cost and will be available with future releases of other Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions. To assist customers currently using Microsoft FRx make the transition to Management Reporter, a migration tool, detailed guidance and information is available at http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/products/management-reporter.aspx.
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
Magellan Creates a Line of GPS Navigators for Use Every Day
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Magellan Creates a Line of GPS Navigators for Use Every Day
The 2010 Magellan RoadMate line is designed to help get you to new and familiar destinations quicker
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25 -- Magellan today announced the latest generation of the RoadMate series of portable vehicle navigation devices. The new series includes models in a variety of screen sizes and feature sets to meet any consumer navigation needs. At its core, the new line is designed to bring daily relevance to the GPS navigator by helping consumers get to new and familiar places quicker.
Now, Magellan's new 2010 RoadMate navigators all come with integrated Free Lifetime Live Traffic. This service, which is provided to Magellan customers, keeps the Magellan RoadMate apprised of any traffic conditions that may delay the drive and calculates route options for the driver to choose from. Magellan has overhauled the traffic interface to provide a higher level of control and now additionally focuses on flow reporting which detects traffic congestion and not just reported accidents. The GPS navigator's primary benefit is no longer only to direct drivers to new places. Now, the Magellan RoadMate also gets you to places you may know well but gets you there quicker.
The 2010 Magellan RoadMate line maintains the comprehensive features consumers have come to expect. The entire RoadMate lineup boasts the exclusive OneTouch personalization feature allowing you to save favorite places, categories and searches. All models also feature spoken street names, 6 million points of interest, QuickSpell for error-free address entry and multi-destination routing. Each of the 2010 RoadMates come with specialized parking features such as the Automatic Parking Lot Finder which identifies local parking lots once you arrive at your destination. Then, with the Find Your Car feature, records the location of your car and directs you to it. - handy when locating your car in large parking lots.
The series includes many models with a wide variety of features so you can pick the device most suited to your driving needs. Most models at no extra charge, include the AAA Tourbook which is exclusive to Magellan. With AAA's famous Tourbook integrated in your Magellan navigator, restaurant and hotel research is easier than ever. Highway Lane Assist gives you clear visual guidance of which lane you should start heading towards for your next maneuver. No more missing your exit because you're in the wrong lane. Bluetooth models give you the convenience and safety of hands-free talking when used with a Bluetooth enabled phone. You can find these features on screen sizes ranging from 4.3" to 4.7" to 5" for the viewing experience you desire.
Some models are also available with "free" future map upgrades to ensure that your Magellan RoadMate stays up to date. If you'd like even more security, The Magellan RoadMate 3045-LM comes with a lifetime upgrade option in which you are able to upgrade your maps four times a year for the life of the product at no additional charge!
The ultimate navigator is found in the top-of-the-line Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter which is designed with added features to help you get through your daily commute. It has the same subscription-free live traffic service shared by the rest of the 2010 family but the Commuter goes a step further. The Commuter adds the innovative new Traffic Wake-up function which automatically powers on the GPS device and has your real-time traffic updates ready when you need them.
"The traffic system that all GPS units use must prioritize which traffic condition data to send. Unfortunately, that means your standard traffic GPS may not have the full picture when it is first turned on," said Mike Wagner, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Magellan. "Magellan recognized the challenge this posed to commuters and developed the only GPS navigator with the Traffic Wake-up feature. Two times a day the Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter will wake itself up 30 minutes before your pre-determined commute starts and begins gathering traffic information. By the time you slide behind the wheel, your 3065 Commuter is loaded with the optimal route for the day's commute."
Another customized Commuter feature is Periodic Reporting, which provides detailed information to track mileage for business use for expense reports and tax purposes. This allows a user to track their mileage and use this information for business expense reports and year end tax filing, all with a touch of a button.
2010 RoadMate Line-up
All new 2010 RoadMate models include Free Lifetime Live Traffic, OneTouch, spoken street names, QuickSpell, Multi-destination Routing, 6 million POIs, Highway Exit POIs, Find Your Car, Parking Lot Finder and more.
The RoadMate 2000 Series Features three 4.3" models starting with the RoadMate 2035 with map coverage of the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico. The RoadMate 2036 adds Canadian map coverage, built-in AAA Tourbook and Roadside Assistance and Highway Lane Assist. The Roadmate 2045 adds an expansion micro SD slot.
Adding to the feature set of the RoadMate 2045, the RoadMate 3000 Series features four 4.7" models beginning with the RoadMate 3045 with map coverage of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The RoadMate 3045-LM adds Free Lifetime Maps. The RoadMate 3055 takes the features of the 3045 and steps up with Bluetooth and voice dialing for improved safety. The flagship RoadMate 3065 Commuter model adds the exclusive Traffic Wake-up and Periodic Reporting.
Rounding out the new line-up, the RoadMate 5045 adds a 5" screen to the RoadMate 3045 feature set including map coverage of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The new RoadMate series is now available online and at major retail stores nationwide, as well as, MagellanGPS.com. The devices will retail between $169.99 and $299.99.
Units for review can be obtained by emailing: rfinelli@magellangps.com.
About MiTAC Digital CorporationMiTAC Digital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play their way with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate, and Maestro series portable car navigation systems, as well as the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corporation is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com/.
© 2010 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, and eXplorist are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corporation. All rights reserved.
CONTACT:
Raphel Finelli
Magellan GPS
Senior Public Relations Manager
408-250-1778 or rfinelli@magellangps.com
Source: Magellan
CONTACT: Raphel Finelli, Senior Public Relations Manager of Magellan
GPS, +1-408-250-1778, rfinelli@magellangps.com
Web Site: http://www.magellangps.com/
The 2010 Magellan RoadMate line is designed to help get you to new and familiar destinations quicker
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25 -- Magellan today announced the latest generation of the RoadMate series of portable vehicle navigation devices. The new series includes models in a variety of screen sizes and feature sets to meet any consumer navigation needs. At its core, the new line is designed to bring daily relevance to the GPS navigator by helping consumers get to new and familiar places quicker.
Now, Magellan's new 2010 RoadMate navigators all come with integrated Free Lifetime Live Traffic. This service, which is provided to Magellan customers, keeps the Magellan RoadMate apprised of any traffic conditions that may delay the drive and calculates route options for the driver to choose from. Magellan has overhauled the traffic interface to provide a higher level of control and now additionally focuses on flow reporting which detects traffic congestion and not just reported accidents. The GPS navigator's primary benefit is no longer only to direct drivers to new places. Now, the Magellan RoadMate also gets you to places you may know well but gets you there quicker.
The 2010 Magellan RoadMate line maintains the comprehensive features consumers have come to expect. The entire RoadMate lineup boasts the exclusive OneTouch personalization feature allowing you to save favorite places, categories and searches. All models also feature spoken street names, 6 million points of interest, QuickSpell for error-free address entry and multi-destination routing. Each of the 2010 RoadMates come with specialized parking features such as the Automatic Parking Lot Finder which identifies local parking lots once you arrive at your destination. Then, with the Find Your Car feature, records the location of your car and directs you to it. - handy when locating your car in large parking lots.
The series includes many models with a wide variety of features so you can pick the device most suited to your driving needs. Most models at no extra charge, include the AAA Tourbook which is exclusive to Magellan. With AAA's famous Tourbook integrated in your Magellan navigator, restaurant and hotel research is easier than ever. Highway Lane Assist gives you clear visual guidance of which lane you should start heading towards for your next maneuver. No more missing your exit because you're in the wrong lane. Bluetooth models give you the convenience and safety of hands-free talking when used with a Bluetooth enabled phone. You can find these features on screen sizes ranging from 4.3" to 4.7" to 5" for the viewing experience you desire.
Some models are also available with "free" future map upgrades to ensure that your Magellan RoadMate stays up to date. If you'd like even more security, The Magellan RoadMate 3045-LM comes with a lifetime upgrade option in which you are able to upgrade your maps four times a year for the life of the product at no additional charge!
The ultimate navigator is found in the top-of-the-line Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter which is designed with added features to help you get through your daily commute. It has the same subscription-free live traffic service shared by the rest of the 2010 family but the Commuter goes a step further. The Commuter adds the innovative new Traffic Wake-up function which automatically powers on the GPS device and has your real-time traffic updates ready when you need them.
"The traffic system that all GPS units use must prioritize which traffic condition data to send. Unfortunately, that means your standard traffic GPS may not have the full picture when it is first turned on," said Mike Wagner, Senior Director of Product Marketing for Magellan. "Magellan recognized the challenge this posed to commuters and developed the only GPS navigator with the Traffic Wake-up feature. Two times a day the Magellan RoadMate 3065 Commuter will wake itself up 30 minutes before your pre-determined commute starts and begins gathering traffic information. By the time you slide behind the wheel, your 3065 Commuter is loaded with the optimal route for the day's commute."
Another customized Commuter feature is Periodic Reporting, which provides detailed information to track mileage for business use for expense reports and tax purposes. This allows a user to track their mileage and use this information for business expense reports and year end tax filing, all with a touch of a button.
2010 RoadMate Line-up
All new 2010 RoadMate models include Free Lifetime Live Traffic, OneTouch, spoken street names, QuickSpell, Multi-destination Routing, 6 million POIs, Highway Exit POIs, Find Your Car, Parking Lot Finder and more.
The RoadMate 2000 Series Features three 4.3" models starting with the RoadMate 2035 with map coverage of the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico. The RoadMate 2036 adds Canadian map coverage, built-in AAA Tourbook and Roadside Assistance and Highway Lane Assist. The Roadmate 2045 adds an expansion micro SD slot.
Adding to the feature set of the RoadMate 2045, the RoadMate 3000 Series features four 4.7" models beginning with the RoadMate 3045 with map coverage of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The RoadMate 3045-LM adds Free Lifetime Maps. The RoadMate 3055 takes the features of the 3045 and steps up with Bluetooth and voice dialing for improved safety. The flagship RoadMate 3065 Commuter model adds the exclusive Traffic Wake-up and Periodic Reporting.
Rounding out the new line-up, the RoadMate 5045 adds a 5" screen to the RoadMate 3045 feature set including map coverage of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
The new RoadMate series is now available online and at major retail stores nationwide, as well as, MagellanGPS.com. The devices will retail between $169.99 and $299.99.
Units for review can be obtained by emailing: rfinelli@magellangps.com.
About MiTAC Digital CorporationMiTAC Digital Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play their way with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate, and Maestro series portable car navigation systems, as well as the Magellan Triton outdoor handheld navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corporation is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com/.
© 2010 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo, Magellan, and eXplorist are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corporation. All rights reserved.
CONTACT:
Raphel Finelli
Magellan GPS
Senior Public Relations Manager
408-250-1778 or rfinelli@magellangps.com
Source: Magellan
CONTACT: Raphel Finelli, Senior Public Relations Manager of Magellan
GPS, +1-408-250-1778, rfinelli@magellangps.com
Web Site: http://www.magellangps.com/
ModNation Racers Delivers Fun, Creative Karting to Racing Genre for Players of All Ages On the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Systems
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
ModNation Racers Delivers Fun, Creative Karting to Racing Genre for Players of All Ages On the PlayStation(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Systems
Ability to PLAY, CREATE, SHARE Brings a Fresh Kart Racing Experience to Players With Unique Customization and Deep Online Features
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 25 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) announced today the release of ModNation Racers(TM) available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)), PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go systems. Developed by United Front Games and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, San Diego Studio, ModNation Racers brings an entertaining twist to classic kart racing, while empowering players of all levels to fully customize and design their entire racing experience. The second title in PlayStation's PLAY, CREATE, SHARE series, ModNation Racers allows players to not only enjoy developer-made content, but unleash their imagination with easy-to-use editing tools to generate customized tracks, karts and characters that can be uploaded and shared with the ModNation community via PlayStation®Network.
ModNation Racers' user-friendly creation tools feature a simple interface and a robust menu of options to trick out tracks, karts and drivers with a variety of accessories. If players are not feeling creative, ModNation Racers also features a Story Mode with a humorous narrative and a wealth of pre-made characters, karts and over 25 tracks to try.
"We continue to deliver on the success of PLAY, CREATE, SHARE movement with ModNation Racers as the next title in the series started by LittleBigPlanet(TM)," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. "Combining deep customization with solid kart handling, and online multiplayer options, ModNation Racers brings a creative and interactive kart racing experience to life. It's a breath of fresh air in the kart racing genre only available on PlayStation®."
ModNation Racers' single-player career mode tells the tale of Tag, an inexperienced racer given the opportunity to compete in the world famous ModNation Racing Championship. Players with the PS3 system will dive into the ModSpot, the game's central hub, showcasing each game mode including career, online, creation, and more. In the ModSpot, players can check out the community's top Mods and Karts, enter Hot Lap tournaments, play the Top Tracks voted on by the community, and socialize with other racers. ModNation Racers also delivers Career Central mode leading players to beat the computer and unlock more content for creation.
Players of all ages will keep coming back for more ModNation Racers with an infinite number of customizable possibilities for cars and drivers. Players can CREATE unusual and unique racers by resizing character features such as eyes and ears, applying different skin designs and colors and trying on different apparel options. With kart creation, players can choose between dozens of body types, from school buses to sports cars and customize with an array of parts, ornaments, decals, and paint jobs.
In just minutes players can build a track or spend hours perfecting it with the same tools the developers used to design the game. By simply driving, players build a track that is laid out behind them. Players can create tunnels, bridges and hairpin turns as well as alter the terrain and morph the land to form mountain ranges, lakes, and more. With auto-complete, players can finish their track at any point during the building process and instantly populate it with obstacles and scenery. Whether a player builds a track covered in weapons or a narrow road for pure racing, the depth of track creation in ModNation Racers truly offers players a unique racing experience.
ModNation Racers features multiplayer options for both the PS3 and PSP systems. The PS3 system version includes split-screen racing with up to four players offline and two player split-screen online. Players also have the option to go online and battle against 11 other players on the PS3 system version. The PSP system version allows up to six players both online and offline. Through PlayStation Network, players can SHARE their creations with the rest of the world and interact with the community on the platform by uploading racers, karts and tracks online for others to experience.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating for ModNation Racers is "E" for Everyone. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about ModNation Racers, visit modnationracers.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com/.
"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. LittleBigPlanet ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Media Molecule. LittleBigPlanet is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Sackboy is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
CONTACT: Melissa Dolan, +1-858-824-4932,
Melissa_Dolan@playstation.sony.com, or Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585,
Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, both for Sony Computer Entertainment America
LLC.
Web Site: http://www.modnationracers.com/
Ability to PLAY, CREATE, SHARE Brings a Fresh Kart Racing Experience to Players With Unique Customization and Deep Online Features
FOSTER CITY, Calif., May 25 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) announced today the release of ModNation Racers(TM) available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)), PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go systems. Developed by United Front Games and Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, San Diego Studio, ModNation Racers brings an entertaining twist to classic kart racing, while empowering players of all levels to fully customize and design their entire racing experience. The second title in PlayStation's PLAY, CREATE, SHARE series, ModNation Racers allows players to not only enjoy developer-made content, but unleash their imagination with easy-to-use editing tools to generate customized tracks, karts and characters that can be uploaded and shared with the ModNation community via PlayStation®Network.
ModNation Racers' user-friendly creation tools feature a simple interface and a robust menu of options to trick out tracks, karts and drivers with a variety of accessories. If players are not feeling creative, ModNation Racers also features a Story Mode with a humorous narrative and a wealth of pre-made characters, karts and over 25 tracks to try.
"We continue to deliver on the success of PLAY, CREATE, SHARE movement with ModNation Racers as the next title in the series started by LittleBigPlanet(TM)," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. "Combining deep customization with solid kart handling, and online multiplayer options, ModNation Racers brings a creative and interactive kart racing experience to life. It's a breath of fresh air in the kart racing genre only available on PlayStation®."
ModNation Racers' single-player career mode tells the tale of Tag, an inexperienced racer given the opportunity to compete in the world famous ModNation Racing Championship. Players with the PS3 system will dive into the ModSpot, the game's central hub, showcasing each game mode including career, online, creation, and more. In the ModSpot, players can check out the community's top Mods and Karts, enter Hot Lap tournaments, play the Top Tracks voted on by the community, and socialize with other racers. ModNation Racers also delivers Career Central mode leading players to beat the computer and unlock more content for creation.
Players of all ages will keep coming back for more ModNation Racers with an infinite number of customizable possibilities for cars and drivers. Players can CREATE unusual and unique racers by resizing character features such as eyes and ears, applying different skin designs and colors and trying on different apparel options. With kart creation, players can choose between dozens of body types, from school buses to sports cars and customize with an array of parts, ornaments, decals, and paint jobs.
In just minutes players can build a track or spend hours perfecting it with the same tools the developers used to design the game. By simply driving, players build a track that is laid out behind them. Players can create tunnels, bridges and hairpin turns as well as alter the terrain and morph the land to form mountain ranges, lakes, and more. With auto-complete, players can finish their track at any point during the building process and instantly populate it with obstacles and scenery. Whether a player builds a track covered in weapons or a narrow road for pure racing, the depth of track creation in ModNation Racers truly offers players a unique racing experience.
ModNation Racers features multiplayer options for both the PS3 and PSP systems. The PS3 system version includes split-screen racing with up to four players offline and two player split-screen online. Players also have the option to go online and battle against 11 other players on the PS3 system version. The PSP system version allows up to six players both online and offline. Through PlayStation Network, players can SHARE their creations with the rest of the world and interact with the community on the platform by uploading racers, karts and tracks online for others to experience.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating for ModNation Racers is "E" for Everyone. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about ModNation Racers, visit modnationracers.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com/.
"PlayStation", "PSP", "PS one" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. LittleBigPlanet ©2007 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Developed by Media Molecule. LittleBigPlanet is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Sackboy is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Source: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
CONTACT: Melissa Dolan, +1-858-824-4932,
Melissa_Dolan@playstation.sony.com, or Ron Eagle, +1-858-824-5585,
Ron_Eagle@playstation.sony.com, both for Sony Computer Entertainment America
LLC.
Web Site: http://www.modnationracers.com/
CTB/McGraw-Hill Launches New and Improved Website With Expanded Resources for Teachers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
CTB/McGraw-Hill Launches New and Improved Website With Expanded Resources for Teachers
MONTEREY, Calif., May 25 -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leading provider of PreK - 12 and adult education assessments, today announced the launch of its new and improved website. CTB.com is informative, easy to use, and contains many new resources designed to support learning, professional development, and student achievement. Throughout the year, additional capabilities designed specifically for customers will be incorporated. Customers can access these capabilities through their private accounts.
"Our objective is to assist educators in leading the learning journey," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "Using the latest Web technology, we revitalized CTB.com's format with a wide range of engaging and useful resources that support the various needs and challenges of educators today."
CTB's updated website provides educators with a multitude of features, including:
-- Assessment and Reporting Products - Find the solutions needed to
support students from pre-K through adult education. Search by product
name, subject area, grade level, or specialty. Sample Reports show
exactly how each solution is applied in practice. From quick facts to
detailed test items, get the information needed to precisely
understand student strengths and weaknesses.
-- Understanding Assessment - Discover how administrators, teachers,
parents, and students get the most out of assessments - they are not
an endpoint, but facilitate achievement at many points along the
learning journey. Explore basic assessment types through articles and
white papers on timely topics and trends.
-- Services - Create positive outcomes for all students with services
from CTB. With customized solutions, scoring and reporting,
professional development, and research, put CTB's 84-year record of
leadership and experience to work.
-- Research - Gain information on current research topics, methodologies,
and best practices to inform instruction and raise student
achievement, as featured in spotlight articles from CTB researchers on
breaking news and issues.
-- Library - Explore a wealth of information on education and assessment
through articles, white papers, case studies, presentations, and
videos.
-- Grants - Access the latest federal grant information and see how CTB
assessment products can help meet specific grant requirements. Find
out what grants are available and applicable, and get help preparing
and applying for specific grants.
-- About Us - From customer success stories to news and events, learn how
CTB helps educators and students succeed by providing the most
innovative and reliable assessment solutions in the industry.
-- Store - Browse assessment solutions and order products online.
Among the new features is Assessment Insights - a monthly e-Newsletter created for pre-K-12 educators. Assessment Insights provides relevant information in educational assessment and reporting. An online subscription form is available for educators who would like Assessment Insights delivered directly to their inboxes.
About CTB/McGraw-Hill
CTB/McGraw-Hill has an 84-year record of innovation and excellence in assessment, and serves more than 18 million students in all 50 states and in 46 countries. One of the first American publishers to introduce objective, standardized achievement tests to schools, today CTB/McGraw-Hill is a leader in testing with recognized products for online formative, adult, and language proficiency assessment. Dedicated to advancing the use of student performance data to inform instructional decision making, CTB/McGraw-Hill's innovation continues today with technologies that include Web-based assessment and reporting, student response device (clicker) software, and artificial intelligence for automated scoring of student essays. CTB/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP). McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. For more information, visit http://www.CTB.com.
Source: CTB/McGraw-Hill
CONTACT: Brandon Engle, Manager, Communications, +1-916-933-1291,
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Web Site: http://www.ctb.com/
MONTEREY, Calif., May 25 -- CTB/McGraw-Hill, a leading provider of PreK - 12 and adult education assessments, today announced the launch of its new and improved website. CTB.com is informative, easy to use, and contains many new resources designed to support learning, professional development, and student achievement. Throughout the year, additional capabilities designed specifically for customers will be incorporated. Customers can access these capabilities through their private accounts.
"Our objective is to assist educators in leading the learning journey," said Ellen Haley, president of CTB/McGraw-Hill. "Using the latest Web technology, we revitalized CTB.com's format with a wide range of engaging and useful resources that support the various needs and challenges of educators today."
CTB's updated website provides educators with a multitude of features, including:
-- Assessment and Reporting Products - Find the solutions needed to
support students from pre-K through adult education. Search by product
name, subject area, grade level, or specialty. Sample Reports show
exactly how each solution is applied in practice. From quick facts to
detailed test items, get the information needed to precisely
understand student strengths and weaknesses.
-- Understanding Assessment - Discover how administrators, teachers,
parents, and students get the most out of assessments - they are not
an endpoint, but facilitate achievement at many points along the
learning journey. Explore basic assessment types through articles and
white papers on timely topics and trends.
-- Services - Create positive outcomes for all students with services
from CTB. With customized solutions, scoring and reporting,
professional development, and research, put CTB's 84-year record of
leadership and experience to work.
-- Research - Gain information on current research topics, methodologies,
and best practices to inform instruction and raise student
achievement, as featured in spotlight articles from CTB researchers on
breaking news and issues.
-- Library - Explore a wealth of information on education and assessment
through articles, white papers, case studies, presentations, and
videos.
-- Grants - Access the latest federal grant information and see how CTB
assessment products can help meet specific grant requirements. Find
out what grants are available and applicable, and get help preparing
and applying for specific grants.
-- About Us - From customer success stories to news and events, learn how
CTB helps educators and students succeed by providing the most
innovative and reliable assessment solutions in the industry.
-- Store - Browse assessment solutions and order products online.
Among the new features is Assessment Insights - a monthly e-Newsletter created for pre-K-12 educators. Assessment Insights provides relevant information in educational assessment and reporting. An online subscription form is available for educators who would like Assessment Insights delivered directly to their inboxes.
About CTB/McGraw-Hill
CTB/McGraw-Hill has an 84-year record of innovation and excellence in assessment, and serves more than 18 million students in all 50 states and in 46 countries. One of the first American publishers to introduce objective, standardized achievement tests to schools, today CTB/McGraw-Hill is a leader in testing with recognized products for online formative, adult, and language proficiency assessment. Dedicated to advancing the use of student performance data to inform instructional decision making, CTB/McGraw-Hill's innovation continues today with technologies that include Web-based assessment and reporting, student response device (clicker) software, and artificial intelligence for automated scoring of student essays. CTB/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP). McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. For more information, visit http://www.CTB.com.
Source: CTB/McGraw-Hill
CONTACT: Brandon Engle, Manager, Communications, +1-916-933-1291,
Brandon_Engle@ctb.com
Web Site: http://www.ctb.com/
EPIX Partners With Signiant to Bring HD Content Workflow Innovation to Marketplace
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
EPIX Partners With Signiant to Bring HD Content Workflow Innovation to Marketplace
Signiant to play role in bringing major EPIX titles from silver screen to third screen and beyond
BURLINGTON, Mass., May 25 -- Signiant®, Inc., the leading developer of content supply chain management solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with EPIX to deliver and manage content for the next-generation multiplatform premium entertainment channel.
EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom, Inc. (VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), delivers its extensive library of HD movies, concerts, and original content to subscribers across its premium cable channel, video-on-demand and online service. Signiant software will be used to create workflows, automations and notifications to power this multiplatform supply chain, moving EPIX toward "lights-out," demand-driven and database-managed procurement workflows.
"Our mission is to bring our blockbuster movies, concerts, comedy specials and original programming to not just TVs, but to every consumer screen. We are rapidly onboarding new customers and don't have the luxury of massive legacy infrastructures we can lean on. That demands creating operational efficiencies on a scale never before seen in the entertainment community. To achieve this, we've been working with some of the industry's most innovative companies to create a technology ecosystem that is redefining the way all content providers can work in the future, regardless of their size or market positioning," said Thomas Carpenter, vice president of operations at EPIX. "Signiant is helping EPIX push forward the next generation of movie and entertainment content delivery by simplifying workflows and allowing us to deliver content to our viewers more efficiently than ever before, no matter which screen they choose to watch us on."
Signiant's Integrated Partners Program (SIPP) makes it easy for modern media and entertainment companies like EPIX to execute unified procurement strategies. By gathering and availing the industry's best technical resources, Signiant and its partners will enable EPIX to freely manage multiple procurement lifecycles from a single automated platform.
"We are delighted to extend the reach of Signiant solutions to a market-changing service like EPIX. Working with them validates the quality of our technology and its place at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry," said Dennis Albano, CEO for Signiant. "Our leading content supply chain management technology is perfectly matched to EPIX, a company that has brought major Hollywood titles from the silver screen to the third screen since the beginning."
Signiant will be a key technology partner in EPIX's ability to streamline media workflows and automate backend processes to help drive profitability. The multiplatform approach EPIX is developing necessitates the free-flow of large file sizes between in-house studios, cable and online distribution channels and multi-screen end-users.
About EPIX
EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), is a next-generation premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service launched on October 30, 2009. With access to more than 15,000 motion pictures spanning the vast libraries of its partners and other studios, EPIX provides a powerful entertainment experience with more feature films on demand and online and more HD movies than any other service. It is the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up of new Hollywood titles, classic feature films, original series, music and comedy specials through the linear channel, video-on-demand and online at EpixHD.com, the leading online destination for movies. EPIX has made the commitment to deliver the industry's most expansive online collection of movies, making more than 3,000 titles available online to subscribers via its enhanced service, EPIX Megaplex, on http://www.EpixHD.com. The service is available to over 30 million homes nationwide through carriage agreements with Verizon FiOS, DISH Network, Cox Communications, Mediacom Communications, Charter Communications and NCTC.
For more information about EPIX, go to http://www.EpixHD.com.
About Signiant
Signiant's pioneering software is more than simple file transport - we automate, accelerate, manage, and securely control the movement of high-value digital content within and between organizations and ecosystems. Signiant solutions streamline content supply chain management operations from production through distribution and upload of digital files - enabling customers to build new business models, reduce costs, and integrate with existing investments. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with development facilities in Ottawa, Canada, Signiant has hundreds of enterprise organizations deployed in over 50 countries. Find out more at http://www.signiant.com.
Source: Signiant
CONTACT: Scott Montminy, InkHouse, scott@inkhouse.net, +1-781-791-4553;
Wendy Mattock, Bubble & Squeak, wendy@bubblesqueak.co.uk, +44 7912 300231
Web Site: http://www.signiant.com/
Signiant to play role in bringing major EPIX titles from silver screen to third screen and beyond
BURLINGTON, Mass., May 25 -- Signiant®, Inc., the leading developer of content supply chain management solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with EPIX to deliver and manage content for the next-generation multiplatform premium entertainment channel.
EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom, Inc. (VIA and VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), delivers its extensive library of HD movies, concerts, and original content to subscribers across its premium cable channel, video-on-demand and online service. Signiant software will be used to create workflows, automations and notifications to power this multiplatform supply chain, moving EPIX toward "lights-out," demand-driven and database-managed procurement workflows.
"Our mission is to bring our blockbuster movies, concerts, comedy specials and original programming to not just TVs, but to every consumer screen. We are rapidly onboarding new customers and don't have the luxury of massive legacy infrastructures we can lean on. That demands creating operational efficiencies on a scale never before seen in the entertainment community. To achieve this, we've been working with some of the industry's most innovative companies to create a technology ecosystem that is redefining the way all content providers can work in the future, regardless of their size or market positioning," said Thomas Carpenter, vice president of operations at EPIX. "Signiant is helping EPIX push forward the next generation of movie and entertainment content delivery by simplifying workflows and allowing us to deliver content to our viewers more efficiently than ever before, no matter which screen they choose to watch us on."
Signiant's Integrated Partners Program (SIPP) makes it easy for modern media and entertainment companies like EPIX to execute unified procurement strategies. By gathering and availing the industry's best technical resources, Signiant and its partners will enable EPIX to freely manage multiple procurement lifecycles from a single automated platform.
"We are delighted to extend the reach of Signiant solutions to a market-changing service like EPIX. Working with them validates the quality of our technology and its place at the forefront of the media and entertainment industry," said Dennis Albano, CEO for Signiant. "Our leading content supply chain management technology is perfectly matched to EPIX, a company that has brought major Hollywood titles from the silver screen to the third screen since the beginning."
Signiant will be a key technology partner in EPIX's ability to streamline media workflows and automate backend processes to help drive profitability. The multiplatform approach EPIX is developing necessitates the free-flow of large file sizes between in-house studios, cable and online distribution channels and multi-screen end-users.
About EPIX
EPIX, a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B), its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), is a next-generation premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service launched on October 30, 2009. With access to more than 15,000 motion pictures spanning the vast libraries of its partners and other studios, EPIX provides a powerful entertainment experience with more feature films on demand and online and more HD movies than any other service. It is the only premium service providing its entire monthly line-up of new Hollywood titles, classic feature films, original series, music and comedy specials through the linear channel, video-on-demand and online at EpixHD.com, the leading online destination for movies. EPIX has made the commitment to deliver the industry's most expansive online collection of movies, making more than 3,000 titles available online to subscribers via its enhanced service, EPIX Megaplex, on http://www.EpixHD.com. The service is available to over 30 million homes nationwide through carriage agreements with Verizon FiOS, DISH Network, Cox Communications, Mediacom Communications, Charter Communications and NCTC.
For more information about EPIX, go to http://www.EpixHD.com.
About Signiant
Signiant's pioneering software is more than simple file transport - we automate, accelerate, manage, and securely control the movement of high-value digital content within and between organizations and ecosystems. Signiant solutions streamline content supply chain management operations from production through distribution and upload of digital files - enabling customers to build new business models, reduce costs, and integrate with existing investments. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with development facilities in Ottawa, Canada, Signiant has hundreds of enterprise organizations deployed in over 50 countries. Find out more at http://www.signiant.com.
Source: Signiant
CONTACT: Scott Montminy, InkHouse, scott@inkhouse.net, +1-781-791-4553;
Wendy Mattock, Bubble & Squeak, wendy@bubblesqueak.co.uk, +44 7912 300231
Web Site: http://www.signiant.com/
Phase One, a Digital Photography Leader, Acquires Microsoft's Expression Media Product
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Phase One, a Digital Photography Leader, Acquires Microsoft's Expression Media Product
Agreement focuses on strong customer support throughout transition.
REDMOND, Wash. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 25 -- Microsoft Corp. and Phase One A/S, a leader in digital photography, are announcing that Phase One acquired the Microsoft Expression Media product. This agreement is built on an existing strategic alliance between the companies forged in 2007 to improve digital imaging solutions for professional and enthusiast photographers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Expression Media is a leading digital asset management application used to catalog and organize photos, video and music for effortless retrieval, presentation and sharing. Expression Media will join Phase One's product lineup, which includes open-platform-based, medium-format camera systems able to render up to 60.5 megapixel resolution, and Capture One raw-conversion and image-editing software, which supports more than 170 different file formats and provides superior image quality with excellent color and detail. Phase One products are used by some of the world's leading photographers.
"We're excited about taking ownership of Expression Media," said Henrik O. Hakonsson, president and CEO, Phase One. "We have worked with Microsoft for several years, during which many of our customers have chosen Expression Media for their digital asset management needs. We are now planning product developments to help meet the growing needs of current and future customers. As an immediate benefit to existing Expression Media customers who may not yet have tried it, we are offering a free copy of Capture One to help enhance their photographic workflow."
Under the terms of the agreement, Phase One takes full ownership of the Expression Media product. To ensure a smooth transition for Expression Media customers, Microsoft will continue to provide support to retail customers for 90 days. Phase One will begin offering support for the Expression Media product after the 90-day transition period. Microsoft customers who are currently using Expression Media under an Enterprise Agreement will continue to receive support from Microsoft through the term of their agreements. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Microsoft's sale of Expression Media to Phase One, within the context of the companies' relationship, is good news for the future of the product and for its customers," said IDC analyst Ron Glaz. "Phase One's focus and expertise in the digital photography market make it well suited to drive product developments that will best serve the growing needs of imaging professionals."
"Phase One is a respected and deeply committed leader in the digital photography market. With its strong experience in digital imaging software solutions, we're thrilled that it will drive this technology forward," said Josh Weisberg, director of Strategy and Business Development at Microsoft. "Through this agreement, we've made every effort to ensure that the integrity of the Expression Media technology remains intact and that our customers experience a seamless transition."
The agreement was brokered by Microsoft's IP Ventures program, a vehicle for Microsoft to get technologies into the hands of other businesses, spurring the economy and putting the best innovations in the hands of consumers. Microsoft will continue to develop the Expression Studio design tools for Silverlight and .NET.
Additional information about the Expression Media product and transition to Phase One is available at http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/expressionmedia2/default.aspx and http://www.phaseone.com/expressionmedia2.
About Phase One
Phase One is the world's leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One's Capture One software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. For more information about the products, visit the Phase One web site on http://phaseone.com/.
Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai.
Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft; or Arcand & Madison
PR, +1-781-259-1764, kathy@am-pr.com, for Phase One
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
Agreement focuses on strong customer support throughout transition.
REDMOND, Wash. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 25 -- Microsoft Corp. and Phase One A/S, a leader in digital photography, are announcing that Phase One acquired the Microsoft Expression Media product. This agreement is built on an existing strategic alliance between the companies forged in 2007 to improve digital imaging solutions for professional and enthusiast photographers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Expression Media is a leading digital asset management application used to catalog and organize photos, video and music for effortless retrieval, presentation and sharing. Expression Media will join Phase One's product lineup, which includes open-platform-based, medium-format camera systems able to render up to 60.5 megapixel resolution, and Capture One raw-conversion and image-editing software, which supports more than 170 different file formats and provides superior image quality with excellent color and detail. Phase One products are used by some of the world's leading photographers.
"We're excited about taking ownership of Expression Media," said Henrik O. Hakonsson, president and CEO, Phase One. "We have worked with Microsoft for several years, during which many of our customers have chosen Expression Media for their digital asset management needs. We are now planning product developments to help meet the growing needs of current and future customers. As an immediate benefit to existing Expression Media customers who may not yet have tried it, we are offering a free copy of Capture One to help enhance their photographic workflow."
Under the terms of the agreement, Phase One takes full ownership of the Expression Media product. To ensure a smooth transition for Expression Media customers, Microsoft will continue to provide support to retail customers for 90 days. Phase One will begin offering support for the Expression Media product after the 90-day transition period. Microsoft customers who are currently using Expression Media under an Enterprise Agreement will continue to receive support from Microsoft through the term of their agreements. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Microsoft's sale of Expression Media to Phase One, within the context of the companies' relationship, is good news for the future of the product and for its customers," said IDC analyst Ron Glaz. "Phase One's focus and expertise in the digital photography market make it well suited to drive product developments that will best serve the growing needs of imaging professionals."
"Phase One is a respected and deeply committed leader in the digital photography market. With its strong experience in digital imaging software solutions, we're thrilled that it will drive this technology forward," said Josh Weisberg, director of Strategy and Business Development at Microsoft. "Through this agreement, we've made every effort to ensure that the integrity of the Expression Media technology remains intact and that our customers experience a seamless transition."
The agreement was brokered by Microsoft's IP Ventures program, a vehicle for Microsoft to get technologies into the hands of other businesses, spurring the economy and putting the best innovations in the hands of consumers. Microsoft will continue to develop the Expression Studio design tools for Silverlight and .NET.
Additional information about the Expression Media product and transition to Phase One is available at http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/expressionmedia2/default.aspx and http://www.phaseone.com/expressionmedia2.
About Phase One
Phase One is the world's leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One's Capture One software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. For more information about the products, visit the Phase One web site on http://phaseone.com/.
Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai.
Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft; or Arcand & Madison
PR, +1-781-259-1764, kathy@am-pr.com, for Phase One
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers Now Available
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers Now Available
A New Evolution in Backyard Sports Releases on Xbox 360, Wii, DS and Windows PC Download
NEW YORK, May 25 -- Atari, Inc. one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, announces the release of the all-new Backyard Sports(TM): Sandlot Sluggers videogame for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Windows PC Download. A new release from the best selling kids' sports videogame series, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers takes the franchise and category to a whole new level, as players join their favorite neighborhood friends and play ball in fun and exciting arcade-style sports action. Sandlot Sluggers, developed by HB Studios, is a completely new take on a longtime favorite franchise with all-new features, updated graphics, enhanced gameplay, and extensive options that will keep players and gamers alike enthusiastically entertained.
"Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is a stunning evolution for the number one kids sports videogame brand and boasts a wide variety of fun, new features while keeping true to the classic rules of the sport," says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "With fun comedic scenarios, cool and imaginative power-ups, mini-games, your favorite characters and the all new story-mode, we are confident new and old fans alike will see that the Backyard Sports franchise has truly hit a home run with Sandlot Sluggers."
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers offers hours of baseball fun and adds entertainment with laugh out loud comedic commentary and exaggerated animations for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. The game is packed with loads of surprises to keep kids coming back for more and stars a neighborhood full of fun and diverse kids - both fan favorite characters and new friends. Additionally, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is feature-rich with multiplayer tournaments, mini-games, eight different interactive fields, season mode, family mode, quick play and an all new story mode setting, never seen before in a kids sports game. Super charged power-ups and stunning visuals making gameplay result in an irresistible game for kids.
Allowing kids to follow traditional baseball rules, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is an intuitive game with kid-appropriate content that combines realism with fantasy while being wholesome and non-violent. Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is available for Xbox 360 ($29.99), Wii ($29.99), Nintendo DS ($29.99), and Windows PC Download ($29.99).
For more information, please log onto http://www.atari.com and http://www.BackyardSports.com.
ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Backyard Sports(TM), Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Project Runway(TM), Dungeons and Dragons®).
For more information please visit http://www.atari.com
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
ABOUT HB STUDIOS
Headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios Multimedia Limited specializes in sports video games for home console, handheld, and PC systems. Established in 2000, HB Studios has shipped 23 titles with over 150 different SKU's including THQ's Big Beach Sports, EA Sports Rugby, EA Sports Cricket and Konami's Rock Revolution as well as versions of EA Sports' FIFA, NBA Live, NHL, FIFA Street, Tiger Woods PGA Tour and Madden NFL. To date HB's global sales have reached over 11.7 million units.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.
Source: Atari, Inc.
CONTACT: Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com; or
Marissa Florindi, Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-981-5104,
marissa_florindi@dkcnews.com
Web Site: http://www.atari.com/
A New Evolution in Backyard Sports Releases on Xbox 360, Wii, DS and Windows PC Download
NEW YORK, May 25 -- Atari, Inc. one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, announces the release of the all-new Backyard Sports(TM): Sandlot Sluggers videogame for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and Windows PC Download. A new release from the best selling kids' sports videogame series, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers takes the franchise and category to a whole new level, as players join their favorite neighborhood friends and play ball in fun and exciting arcade-style sports action. Sandlot Sluggers, developed by HB Studios, is a completely new take on a longtime favorite franchise with all-new features, updated graphics, enhanced gameplay, and extensive options that will keep players and gamers alike enthusiastically entertained.
"Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is a stunning evolution for the number one kids sports videogame brand and boasts a wide variety of fun, new features while keeping true to the classic rules of the sport," says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "With fun comedic scenarios, cool and imaginative power-ups, mini-games, your favorite characters and the all new story-mode, we are confident new and old fans alike will see that the Backyard Sports franchise has truly hit a home run with Sandlot Sluggers."
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers offers hours of baseball fun and adds entertainment with laugh out loud comedic commentary and exaggerated animations for a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. The game is packed with loads of surprises to keep kids coming back for more and stars a neighborhood full of fun and diverse kids - both fan favorite characters and new friends. Additionally, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is feature-rich with multiplayer tournaments, mini-games, eight different interactive fields, season mode, family mode, quick play and an all new story mode setting, never seen before in a kids sports game. Super charged power-ups and stunning visuals making gameplay result in an irresistible game for kids.
Allowing kids to follow traditional baseball rules, Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is an intuitive game with kid-appropriate content that combines realism with fantasy while being wholesome and non-violent. Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers is available for Xbox 360 ($29.99), Wii ($29.99), Nintendo DS ($29.99), and Windows PC Download ($29.99).
For more information, please log onto http://www.atari.com and http://www.BackyardSports.com.
ABOUT ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Rollercoaster Tycoon®, Backyard Sports(TM), Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Project Runway(TM), Dungeons and Dragons®).
For more information please visit http://www.atari.com
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
ABOUT HB STUDIOS
Headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios Multimedia Limited specializes in sports video games for home console, handheld, and PC systems. Established in 2000, HB Studios has shipped 23 titles with over 150 different SKU's including THQ's Big Beach Sports, EA Sports Rugby, EA Sports Cricket and Konami's Rock Revolution as well as versions of EA Sports' FIFA, NBA Live, NHL, FIFA Street, Tiger Woods PGA Tour and Madden NFL. To date HB's global sales have reached over 11.7 million units.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo.
Source: Atari, Inc.
CONTACT: Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com; or
Marissa Florindi, Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-981-5104,
marissa_florindi@dkcnews.com
Web Site: http://www.atari.com/
NVerzion's Elite Delivery for Pitch Blue Answers the Content Delivery Question
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
NVerzion's Elite Delivery for Pitch Blue Answers the Content Delivery Question
A collection of three software tools maximizes stations' use of the Pitch Blue program delivery system providing greater work flow efficiency.
SALT LAKE CITY, May 25 -- Improving work flow efficiency for Pitch Blue users, NVerzion, a 20-year provider of automation control, monitoring and integrated storage management solutions, announced today the release of Elite Delivery, a complete hardware and software solution enabling stations to easily and economically maximize their use of the industry's newest standard in program delivery systems.
Pitch Blue, a new cache server developed by CBS, Warner Brothers and Ascent Media, provides a delivery platform for high-definition syndicated content. The solution records satellite feeds as either SD-MPEG2 or HD MPEG4 H.264 files and incorporates valuable metadata describing the video, as well as where each segment begins and ends.
"The problem is," explains Scott Murphy, President and CEO of NVerzion, "none of the major server manufacturers support the MPEG4 transport stream, and consequently, we have not proven that stations can play the Pitch Blue captured content on any of the major video servers. Therefore, the customer at the station level must choose between either dubbing the material from the Pitch Blue solution to their server, or they must transcode the content. Both are time-consuming, costly, and can even result in lost or inaccurate metadata."
To speed content delivery and salvage the metadata, NVerzion's Elite Delivery combines three software applications and the hardware necessary for stations to take full advantage of all of the features of their Pitch Blue. Although completely automation agnostic and fully capable of working side by side with existing automation, Elite Delivery includes NVerzion's NControl Automation, ensuring a complete solution. In addition to the necessary hardware, the standard Elite Delivery includes:
Pitch Delivery: Moves Pitch Blue-recorded video from the Pitch Blue to a configurable destination (server, archive or transcoder). Pitch Delivery also moves all captured metadata to the automation folder for increased efficiency of the customer's work flow.
NGest Delivery: Allows stations to control their Pitch Blue output and server encoder to accurately move the video while maintaining vital metadata segment points. In addition, NGest can build a dub list to create individual files of the segments.
NControl Delivery: Can be used to play to air directly from the Pitch Blue when there are no other options. Uses the metadata to find and play individual segments.
Created with the tools stations need to utilize the Pitch Blue to its maximum potential, NVerzion's Elite Delivery users can expand their solution to include expanded hardware and Rhozet's acclaimed transcoding software as a fully integrated transcoding solution. Elite Delivery software and hardware including a standard 2RU computer with two 422 ports is available for $7,995. Elite Delivery plus Rhozet Software and advanced rack mount processing hardware is available for $17,995.
About NVERZION
NVerzion provides the tools that make digital broadcasting and television station automation a proven success. NVerzion offers the latest advancements in broadcasting by controlling the equipment that acquires, and distributes broadcast grade content through its progressive software solutions. Every NVerzion product is designed to take the guesswork out of system implementation by being intuitive and simple to use. And NVerzion backs everything they sell with worldwide training, service and support. Visit http://www.NVerzion.com, or contact sales at: 801-293-8420
NVerzion, Elite Delivery, Pitch Delivery, NGest, NControl and the NVerzion logo are registered trademarks of NVerzion, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Agency
Client Contact: Reed Haslam Contact: Tracy Laidlaw
801-293-8420 623-878-8878
rhaslam@nverzion.comtracy@bwllc.com
Source: NVerzion
CONTACT: Client Contact: Reed Haslam, +1-801-293-8420,
rhaslam@nverzion.com; Agency Contact: Tracy Laidlaw, +1-623-878-8878,
tracy@bwllc.com
Web Site: http://www.nverzion.com/
A collection of three software tools maximizes stations' use of the Pitch Blue program delivery system providing greater work flow efficiency.
SALT LAKE CITY, May 25 -- Improving work flow efficiency for Pitch Blue users, NVerzion, a 20-year provider of automation control, monitoring and integrated storage management solutions, announced today the release of Elite Delivery, a complete hardware and software solution enabling stations to easily and economically maximize their use of the industry's newest standard in program delivery systems.
Pitch Blue, a new cache server developed by CBS, Warner Brothers and Ascent Media, provides a delivery platform for high-definition syndicated content. The solution records satellite feeds as either SD-MPEG2 or HD MPEG4 H.264 files and incorporates valuable metadata describing the video, as well as where each segment begins and ends.
"The problem is," explains Scott Murphy, President and CEO of NVerzion, "none of the major server manufacturers support the MPEG4 transport stream, and consequently, we have not proven that stations can play the Pitch Blue captured content on any of the major video servers. Therefore, the customer at the station level must choose between either dubbing the material from the Pitch Blue solution to their server, or they must transcode the content. Both are time-consuming, costly, and can even result in lost or inaccurate metadata."
To speed content delivery and salvage the metadata, NVerzion's Elite Delivery combines three software applications and the hardware necessary for stations to take full advantage of all of the features of their Pitch Blue. Although completely automation agnostic and fully capable of working side by side with existing automation, Elite Delivery includes NVerzion's NControl Automation, ensuring a complete solution. In addition to the necessary hardware, the standard Elite Delivery includes:
Pitch Delivery: Moves Pitch Blue-recorded video from the Pitch Blue to a configurable destination (server, archive or transcoder). Pitch Delivery also moves all captured metadata to the automation folder for increased efficiency of the customer's work flow.
NGest Delivery: Allows stations to control their Pitch Blue output and server encoder to accurately move the video while maintaining vital metadata segment points. In addition, NGest can build a dub list to create individual files of the segments.
NControl Delivery: Can be used to play to air directly from the Pitch Blue when there are no other options. Uses the metadata to find and play individual segments.
Created with the tools stations need to utilize the Pitch Blue to its maximum potential, NVerzion's Elite Delivery users can expand their solution to include expanded hardware and Rhozet's acclaimed transcoding software as a fully integrated transcoding solution. Elite Delivery software and hardware including a standard 2RU computer with two 422 ports is available for $7,995. Elite Delivery plus Rhozet Software and advanced rack mount processing hardware is available for $17,995.
About NVERZION
NVerzion provides the tools that make digital broadcasting and television station automation a proven success. NVerzion offers the latest advancements in broadcasting by controlling the equipment that acquires, and distributes broadcast grade content through its progressive software solutions. Every NVerzion product is designed to take the guesswork out of system implementation by being intuitive and simple to use. And NVerzion backs everything they sell with worldwide training, service and support. Visit http://www.NVerzion.com, or contact sales at: 801-293-8420
NVerzion, Elite Delivery, Pitch Delivery, NGest, NControl and the NVerzion logo are registered trademarks of NVerzion, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Client Contact: Reed Haslam Contact: Tracy Laidlaw
801-293-8420 623-878-8878
rhaslam@nverzion.comtracy@bwllc.com
Source: NVerzion
CONTACT: Client Contact: Reed Haslam, +1-801-293-8420,
rhaslam@nverzion.com; Agency Contact: Tracy Laidlaw, +1-623-878-8878,
tracy@bwllc.com
Web Site: http://www.nverzion.com/
KeyBank Enhances, Expands Online and Bank Channel Capabilities
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 25, 2010 at 8:00:01 AM
KeyBank Enhances, Expands Online and Bank Channel Capabilities
Key.com Cited For Online Application Capabilities; Mobile Banking Launched
CLEVELAND, May 25 -- KeyBank (NYSE:KEY) has enhanced its online banking capabilities and added mobile banking to its suite of banking solutions. Both moves reflect Key's ongoing efforts to provide clients with a breadth of options that meet their specific banking needs while delivering a superior overall client experience.
Online Enhancements
The enhancements made to Key's online banking channel, key.com®, were cited as award-winning by Corporate Insight's 2010 Bank Monitor. Corporate Insight is a leader in competitive intelligence in the financial services industry. Key was among the companies highlighted in the report as best in-class examples of the online banking experience.
For 2009, Key received:
-- 1 GOLD MEDAL (Online Application capabilities)
-- 2 SILVER MEDALS (Online Banking Account Information and Account
Transfer Capabilities)
-- 2 BRONZE MEDALS (Online Banking Alerts and Help Area)
In its 2010 report, Bank Monitor noted, "KeyBank continues to allow users to apply for multiple accounts simultaneously in a single application, while guiding them with the extensive assistance via a progress meter and chat tool. This combination of features earns the firm a Gold Monitor for a second consecutive year."
Mobile Banking & Text Messaging
In another move aimed at strengthening its channel offerings, Key recently added Mobile Banking & Text Messaging to its suite of delivery options.
With Key's Mobile Banking (m.key.com), Online Banking customers can view their balances and transactions, pay bills, and transfer funds to internal accounts using their smartphones. BlackBerry® owners can also download the Mobile Banking application from the BlackBerry® App World.
Key has differentiated itself in the mobile banking market by offering text messaging to any client with a qualifying account, whether or not they are an Online Banking client. With Key's new text messaging feature, customers with qualifying accounts (Checking, Savings, Health Savings Accounts, Cash Reserve Credit, Personal Loans and Lines, CDs, and Commercial Loans and Lines) can:
-- check their account balances;
-- view recent transactions; and,
-- receive account activity alerts through a text-enabled mobile device.
Key customers not currently enrolled in Key's Online Banking program can enroll in text messaging offline by calling 1-866-798-4109; Online Banking customers can enroll via the Self Service section.
About KeyCorp
Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $95 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/.
Source: KeyBank
CONTACT: Dave Reavis, +1-216-689-7622, David_Reavis@key.com, KEY MEDIA
NEWSROOM: Key.com/newsroom
Web Site: https://www.key.com/
Key.com Cited For Online Application Capabilities; Mobile Banking Launched
CLEVELAND, May 25 -- KeyBank (NYSE:KEY) has enhanced its online banking capabilities and added mobile banking to its suite of banking solutions. Both moves reflect Key's ongoing efforts to provide clients with a breadth of options that meet their specific banking needs while delivering a superior overall client experience.
Online Enhancements
The enhancements made to Key's online banking channel, key.com®, were cited as award-winning by Corporate Insight's 2010 Bank Monitor. Corporate Insight is a leader in competitive intelligence in the financial services industry. Key was among the companies highlighted in the report as best in-class examples of the online banking experience.
For 2009, Key received:
-- 1 GOLD MEDAL (Online Application capabilities)
-- 2 SILVER MEDALS (Online Banking Account Information and Account
Transfer Capabilities)
-- 2 BRONZE MEDALS (Online Banking Alerts and Help Area)
In its 2010 report, Bank Monitor noted, "KeyBank continues to allow users to apply for multiple accounts simultaneously in a single application, while guiding them with the extensive assistance via a progress meter and chat tool. This combination of features earns the firm a Gold Monitor for a second consecutive year."
Mobile Banking & Text Messaging
In another move aimed at strengthening its channel offerings, Key recently added Mobile Banking & Text Messaging to its suite of delivery options.
With Key's Mobile Banking (m.key.com), Online Banking customers can view their balances and transactions, pay bills, and transfer funds to internal accounts using their smartphones. BlackBerry® owners can also download the Mobile Banking application from the BlackBerry® App World.
Key has differentiated itself in the mobile banking market by offering text messaging to any client with a qualifying account, whether or not they are an Online Banking client. With Key's new text messaging feature, customers with qualifying accounts (Checking, Savings, Health Savings Accounts, Cash Reserve Credit, Personal Loans and Lines, CDs, and Commercial Loans and Lines) can:
-- check their account balances;
-- view recent transactions; and,
-- receive account activity alerts through a text-enabled mobile device.
Key customers not currently enrolled in Key's Online Banking program can enroll in text messaging offline by calling 1-866-798-4109; Online Banking customers can enroll via the Self Service section.
About KeyCorp
Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $95 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/.
Source: KeyBank
CONTACT: Dave Reavis, +1-216-689-7622, David_Reavis@key.com, KEY MEDIA
NEWSROOM: Key.com/newsroom
Web Site: https://www.key.com/