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May 21, 2010
Penn Foster Launches Own Social Networking Community
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 9:49:01 AM
Penn Foster Launches Own Social Networking Community
SCRANTON, Pa., May 21 -- Penn Foster, Inc., one of the oldest and largest online learning institutions in the world, today announced it has launched "eCampus," a social networking community created specifically for current and prospective students and Penn Foster alumni.
"Our students have been asking for their own place online where they can connect with fellow students to share experiences, learn tips, and meet with students in their same field of study. With eCampus, students will be connected to Penn Foster like never before," stated Stuart Udell, CEO of Penn Foster. "They will see updates from our Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and MySpace pages, alerts on job postings, and announcements regarding new program launches. Students will also be able to read our newsletters and blogs, check out new merchandise in the bookstore, and view the 2009 and 2010 virtual yearbooks. eCampus provides a whole new level of interaction among our students and alumni."
Other highly requested features of Penn Foster's eCampus are the forums. There are several forums available that will allow users to post questions directly to Penn Foster or start a discussion topic to gain insight from Penn Foster students or alumni.
Penn Foster's eCampus is open to everyone, but users will need to register in order to start a discussion or post a comment. To view or participate in Penn Foster's eCampus, go to http://community.pennfoster.edu/.
Penn Foster is a subsidiary of The Princeton Review, Inc. (NASDAQ:REVU).
About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review (NASDAQ:REVU) has been a pioneer and leader in helping students achieve their higher education goals for more than 25 years through college and graduate school test preparation and private tutoring. With more than 165 print and digital publications and a free website, http://www.PrincetonReview.com, the Company provides students and their parents with the resources to research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for higher education. The Princeton Review partners with schools and guidance counselors throughout the U.S. to assist in college readiness, test preparation and career planning services, helping more students pursue postsecondary education. The Company also owns and operates Penn Foster Education Group, a global leader in online education. Penn Foster provides accredited career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades. Nationally and regionally accredited Penn Foster High School and Penn Foster Career School (http://www.pennfoster.edu) are headquartered in Scranton, PA.
Source: Penn Foster, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacy Miller at Penn Foster, +1-570-961-4604,
Stacy.Miller@pennfoster.edu
Web Site: http://www.pennfosterinc.com/
SCRANTON, Pa., May 21 -- Penn Foster, Inc., one of the oldest and largest online learning institutions in the world, today announced it has launched "eCampus," a social networking community created specifically for current and prospective students and Penn Foster alumni.
"Our students have been asking for their own place online where they can connect with fellow students to share experiences, learn tips, and meet with students in their same field of study. With eCampus, students will be connected to Penn Foster like never before," stated Stuart Udell, CEO of Penn Foster. "They will see updates from our Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and MySpace pages, alerts on job postings, and announcements regarding new program launches. Students will also be able to read our newsletters and blogs, check out new merchandise in the bookstore, and view the 2009 and 2010 virtual yearbooks. eCampus provides a whole new level of interaction among our students and alumni."
Other highly requested features of Penn Foster's eCampus are the forums. There are several forums available that will allow users to post questions directly to Penn Foster or start a discussion topic to gain insight from Penn Foster students or alumni.
Penn Foster's eCampus is open to everyone, but users will need to register in order to start a discussion or post a comment. To view or participate in Penn Foster's eCampus, go to http://community.pennfoster.edu/.
Penn Foster is a subsidiary of The Princeton Review, Inc. (NASDAQ:REVU).
About The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review (NASDAQ:REVU) has been a pioneer and leader in helping students achieve their higher education goals for more than 25 years through college and graduate school test preparation and private tutoring. With more than 165 print and digital publications and a free website, http://www.PrincetonReview.com, the Company provides students and their parents with the resources to research, apply to, prepare for, and learn how to pay for higher education. The Princeton Review partners with schools and guidance counselors throughout the U.S. to assist in college readiness, test preparation and career planning services, helping more students pursue postsecondary education. The Company also owns and operates Penn Foster Education Group, a global leader in online education. Penn Foster provides accredited career-focused degree and vocational programs in the fields of allied health, business, technology, education, and select trades. Nationally and regionally accredited Penn Foster High School and Penn Foster Career School (http://www.pennfoster.edu) are headquartered in Scranton, PA.
Source: Penn Foster, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacy Miller at Penn Foster, +1-570-961-4604,
Stacy.Miller@pennfoster.edu
Web Site: http://www.pennfosterinc.com/
AutoTrader Classics Fuels Classic Car Enthusiasts' 'Lost Weekend' in First Ever National Television Ad Campaign Launching May 22
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 9:00:01 AM
AutoTrader Classics Fuels Classic Car Enthusiasts' 'Lost Weekend' in First Ever National Television Ad Campaign Launching May 22
Broadcast, Digital, Social Media, and Print Elements Come Together to Raise Awareness of AutoTrader Classics' Place in Fast-Growing Industry
ATLANTA, May 21 -- AutoTrader Classics, the nation's leading online and print resource for car collectors and classic car enthusiasts, is launching a multi-media advertising campaign on Saturday, May 22, that highlights AutoTrader Classic's vast number of classic car listings and top-notch editorial features - a depth and breadth of information a user can get lost in for an hour, a day or longer. This is the first major, integrated advertising campaign and television spot for the brand.
The focus of the new "Lost Weekend" campaign is a 30-second broadcast commercial spot that creatively and humorously highlights how absorbed a classic car enthusiast can get in AutoTrader Classics - to the point of losing track of time for an entire weekend while on the site.
The spots will run on Speed, Spike and Discovery HD Theater for the remainder of the year. These were chosen because their viewer demographics offer audiences with a high likelihood of being interested in classic cars and the AutoTrader Classics offerings.
"With more than 6 million classic car collectors and 25 million classic car enthusiasts, we want AutoTrader Classics to be top of mind when consumers are researching classic cars," said Rob Huting, AutoTrader Classics General Manager. "And with those numbers growing as more people become aware of and involved in the hobby, this is a perfect time to launch this campaign and speak to current collectors and enthusiasts and those just becoming aware of classic cars."
In the digital realm, AutoTrader Classics will have a variety of ads that interact with each other and surround the user on multiple enthusiast sites. There will also be heavy integration on both the AutoTraderClassics.com website and other social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. These high-impact digital ads will reinforce the messaging from the television campaign.
AutoTrader Classics also will launch the "Lost Weekend with My Car" social media contest. Users post text and photo responses to share how they lost time with their car or lost time because of their passion for cars. The contest relates to the "Lost Weekend" theme as many classic car enthusiasts devote much of their time working on, looking for and reading about cars. Winners of the contest will have their stories published in AutoTrader Classics publications and online at AutoTraderClassics.com.
Finally, AutoTrader Classics will launch a print campaign in July that will run in eight publications for three months. These publications are: Hot Rod, Car Craft, Super Chevy, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, Mopar Muscle, Muscle Car Review, Street Rodder and Popular Hot Rodding.
In addition, AutoTrader Classics publications Classic Cars & Parts; Kustoms and Hot Rods; Mustang® & Ford®; Corvette® & Chevy®; Deals on Wheels; and Truck, Race and Repairable® Marketplace will include ads to further support messaging from the campaign.
The integrated campaign will reinforce brand awareness throughout the year. AutoTrader Classics also will leverage internal assets and partnerships with AutoTrader.com, AutoTrader Access, AutoTrader Latino, Cox Communications, Univision.com and NADA Guides. These assets and partnerships will guide classic car enthusiasts to AutoTrader Classics and increase traffic to the site.
According to some sources, classic car collecting is a $25 billion-plus annual industry. This multi-media campaign aims to reach the collector car market and communicate AutoTrader Classics has one of the largest selection of classic cars; features a comprehensive inventory of parts, restoration and custom builds of classic vehicles; and also serves a one-stop shop for resources on how to select and maintain a collector car.
AutoTrader.com and the company's agency, Doner, of Southfield, Mich., researched, designed and executed the many facets of this new campaign.
The link is: http://www.YouTube.com/AutoTraderClassics
About AutoTrader Classics
AutoTrader Classics, launched in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading automotive classifieds marketplace dedicated to the classic vehicle sector, with more than 20,000 listings of classic cars and trucks, as well as parts for those vehicles. Utilizing the same innovative merchandising functionality as found on AutoTrader.com, AutoTrader Classics unites classic car enthusiasts with the vehicle of their dreams. In addition to the online marketplace, AutoTrader Classics also produces a series of print publications designed to inform and entertain classic car enthusiasts and collectors. For more information, please visit http://www.autotraderclassics.com.
Source: AutoTrader Classics
CONTACT: Jackie Noonan, +1-404-568-5940, jackie.noonan@autotrader.com,
or Mark Scott, +1-404-568-7905 (ph), +1-404-435-2047 (cell),
mark.scott@autotrader.com
Web Site: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/
Broadcast, Digital, Social Media, and Print Elements Come Together to Raise Awareness of AutoTrader Classics' Place in Fast-Growing Industry
ATLANTA, May 21 -- AutoTrader Classics, the nation's leading online and print resource for car collectors and classic car enthusiasts, is launching a multi-media advertising campaign on Saturday, May 22, that highlights AutoTrader Classic's vast number of classic car listings and top-notch editorial features - a depth and breadth of information a user can get lost in for an hour, a day or longer. This is the first major, integrated advertising campaign and television spot for the brand.
The focus of the new "Lost Weekend" campaign is a 30-second broadcast commercial spot that creatively and humorously highlights how absorbed a classic car enthusiast can get in AutoTrader Classics - to the point of losing track of time for an entire weekend while on the site.
The spots will run on Speed, Spike and Discovery HD Theater for the remainder of the year. These were chosen because their viewer demographics offer audiences with a high likelihood of being interested in classic cars and the AutoTrader Classics offerings.
"With more than 6 million classic car collectors and 25 million classic car enthusiasts, we want AutoTrader Classics to be top of mind when consumers are researching classic cars," said Rob Huting, AutoTrader Classics General Manager. "And with those numbers growing as more people become aware of and involved in the hobby, this is a perfect time to launch this campaign and speak to current collectors and enthusiasts and those just becoming aware of classic cars."
In the digital realm, AutoTrader Classics will have a variety of ads that interact with each other and surround the user on multiple enthusiast sites. There will also be heavy integration on both the AutoTraderClassics.com website and other social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. These high-impact digital ads will reinforce the messaging from the television campaign.
AutoTrader Classics also will launch the "Lost Weekend with My Car" social media contest. Users post text and photo responses to share how they lost time with their car or lost time because of their passion for cars. The contest relates to the "Lost Weekend" theme as many classic car enthusiasts devote much of their time working on, looking for and reading about cars. Winners of the contest will have their stories published in AutoTrader Classics publications and online at AutoTraderClassics.com.
Finally, AutoTrader Classics will launch a print campaign in July that will run in eight publications for three months. These publications are: Hot Rod, Car Craft, Super Chevy, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, Mopar Muscle, Muscle Car Review, Street Rodder and Popular Hot Rodding.
In addition, AutoTrader Classics publications Classic Cars & Parts; Kustoms and Hot Rods; Mustang® & Ford®; Corvette® & Chevy®; Deals on Wheels; and Truck, Race and Repairable® Marketplace will include ads to further support messaging from the campaign.
The integrated campaign will reinforce brand awareness throughout the year. AutoTrader Classics also will leverage internal assets and partnerships with AutoTrader.com, AutoTrader Access, AutoTrader Latino, Cox Communications, Univision.com and NADA Guides. These assets and partnerships will guide classic car enthusiasts to AutoTrader Classics and increase traffic to the site.
According to some sources, classic car collecting is a $25 billion-plus annual industry. This multi-media campaign aims to reach the collector car market and communicate AutoTrader Classics has one of the largest selection of classic cars; features a comprehensive inventory of parts, restoration and custom builds of classic vehicles; and also serves a one-stop shop for resources on how to select and maintain a collector car.
AutoTrader.com and the company's agency, Doner, of Southfield, Mich., researched, designed and executed the many facets of this new campaign.
The link is: http://www.YouTube.com/AutoTraderClassics
About AutoTrader Classics
AutoTrader Classics, launched in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading automotive classifieds marketplace dedicated to the classic vehicle sector, with more than 20,000 listings of classic cars and trucks, as well as parts for those vehicles. Utilizing the same innovative merchandising functionality as found on AutoTrader.com, AutoTrader Classics unites classic car enthusiasts with the vehicle of their dreams. In addition to the online marketplace, AutoTrader Classics also produces a series of print publications designed to inform and entertain classic car enthusiasts and collectors. For more information, please visit http://www.autotraderclassics.com.
Source: AutoTrader Classics
CONTACT: Jackie Noonan, +1-404-568-5940, jackie.noonan@autotrader.com,
or Mark Scott, +1-404-568-7905 (ph), +1-404-435-2047 (cell),
mark.scott@autotrader.com
Web Site: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/
Microsoft Transforms Insurance With Relationship-Focused Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Microsoft Transforms Insurance With Relationship-Focused Solutions
CRM solutions and cloud computing highlighted at ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010.
LAS VEGAS, May 21 --
What: In an increasingly competitive climate, insurers are striving to
provide better customer service and streamline the claims process
- all while driving down operational costs. At booth No. 707 at
the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010, Microsoft Corp. and
its partners will showcase collaborative and agile solutions that
help address these core insurance business problems, drive
connected experiences and streamline business processes.
At the Microsoft booth, Computer Solutions & Software
International will demo a customer relationship management (CRM)
solution being used to allow carriers to measure strategy
effectiveness through analytics and reporting, and enabling sales
teams to optimize lead management, customer pipelines and sales
performance. Customer Effective Inc. will showcase a customizable
and flexible CRM-based solution to help improve customer
insights and increase employee productivity.
Microsoft will also showcase the power of cloud computing with a
beginning-to-end automobile claims scenario featuring solutions
that can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. The demo
integrates several Microsoft technologies including Windows(R)
Phone, Microsoft Photosynth, Bing Maps, SharePoint 2010,
Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft
Silverlight.
Sessions:
On Tuesday, May 25, at 8 a.m., Bill Hartnett, general manager,
U.S. Insurance Industry Solutions, Microsoft, will introduce
keynote speaker Steve Wozniak, published author and chief
scientist at Fusion-io.
Also on Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Microsoft partner Computer
Solutions & Software International will highlight its work with
Microsoft Dynamics CRM and present information on how firms can
use sales performance management to increase agent engagement and
gain insight into the sales pipeline of their producers - all
while reducing administrative costs.
From 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Colin Cole, industry technology
strategist, U.S. Insurance Industry Solutions, Microsoft, will
present a solution showcase about orchestrating complex insurance
business processes with Microsoft enterprise solutions and
externalized business rules.
When: May 24-26, 2010
Where: ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010
Microsoft Booth No. 707
Mandalay Bay Resort
Who: Bill Hartnett, general manager, U.S. Insurance Industry
Solutions, Microsoft
Colin Cole, industry technology strategist, U.S. Insurance
Industry Solutions, Microsoft
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/ACORD
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
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: Caitlin McCabe of Microsoft Corp., +1-646-225-4722,
cmccabe@microsoft.com; or Matt Pennacchio of Ruder Finn, +1-212-715-1613,
pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
CRM solutions and cloud computing highlighted at ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010.
LAS VEGAS, May 21 --
What: In an increasingly competitive climate, insurers are striving to
provide better customer service and streamline the claims process
- all while driving down operational costs. At booth No. 707 at
the ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010, Microsoft Corp. and
its partners will showcase collaborative and agile solutions that
help address these core insurance business problems, drive
connected experiences and streamline business processes.
At the Microsoft booth, Computer Solutions & Software
International will demo a customer relationship management (CRM)
solution being used to allow carriers to measure strategy
effectiveness through analytics and reporting, and enabling sales
teams to optimize lead management, customer pipelines and sales
performance. Customer Effective Inc. will showcase a customizable
and flexible CRM-based solution to help improve customer
insights and increase employee productivity.
Microsoft will also showcase the power of cloud computing with a
beginning-to-end automobile claims scenario featuring solutions
that can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. The demo
integrates several Microsoft technologies including Windows(R)
Phone, Microsoft Photosynth, Bing Maps, SharePoint 2010,
Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft
Silverlight.
Sessions:
On Tuesday, May 25, at 8 a.m., Bill Hartnett, general manager,
U.S. Insurance Industry Solutions, Microsoft, will introduce
keynote speaker Steve Wozniak, published author and chief
scientist at Fusion-io.
Also on Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Microsoft partner Computer
Solutions & Software International will highlight its work with
Microsoft Dynamics CRM and present information on how firms can
use sales performance management to increase agent engagement and
gain insight into the sales pipeline of their producers - all
while reducing administrative costs.
From 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Colin Cole, industry technology
strategist, U.S. Insurance Industry Solutions, Microsoft, will
present a solution showcase about orchestrating complex insurance
business processes with Microsoft enterprise solutions and
externalized business rules.
When: May 24-26, 2010
Where: ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum 2010
Microsoft Booth No. 707
Mandalay Bay Resort
Who: Bill Hartnett, general manager, U.S. Insurance Industry
Solutions, Microsoft
Colin Cole, industry technology strategist, U.S. Insurance
Industry Solutions, Microsoft
Website: http://www.microsoft.com/ACORD
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
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: Caitlin McCabe of Microsoft Corp., +1-646-225-4722,
cmccabe@microsoft.com; or Matt Pennacchio of Ruder Finn, +1-212-715-1613,
pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com, for Microsoft Corp.
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com/
University of Southern Nevada Launches New Accelerated Second Bachelor's Degree Program in Nursing
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 8:00:01 AM
University of Southern Nevada Launches New Accelerated Second Bachelor's Degree Program in Nursing
Applications now being accepted for blended program aimed at Nevada's nursing shortage
HENDERSON, Nev., May 21 -- The University of Southern Nevada (USN) is now accepting applications for its 14-month accelerated second bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). The program is expected to begin in October.
The United States is facing a critical nursing shortage even as thousands - nearly 50,000 in 2008 - of prospective students were turned away from baccalaureate nursing programs according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In addition, according to the PEW Charitable Trust, by 2015, the demand for nurses will exceed supply in every state, and, by 2020, nationwide, demand for nurses will exceed supply by more than 1 million.
In Nevada, the need for nurses from now through 2016 is just as urgent. According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the occupation will grow by 37 percent with an annual growth rate of 3 percent through 2016. Nearly 5,500 new nurses will be needed state-wide as early as 2016. As recently as 2006, Nevada had the second-lowest nurse to patient ratio behind only California while, ironically, hundreds of prospective nursing students have been turned away by Nevada nursing schools because of limited educational capacity.
"Limited educational capacity is a cause of the current nursing shortage," said Mable Smith, dean of and professor at the USN College of Nursing. "In addition, the convergence of two factors - an aging baby boomer population and an aging nurse workforce - will intensify the shortage's impact on patient care. Recent healthcare reform, which expands healthcare coverage to millions of Americans, will create a greater demand for healthcare services and more of a strain on an already tenuous situation.
"Although healthcare occupations remain some of the most impervious to economic downturns, the current recession has mitigated the immediate demand for nurses," Smith continued. "Experts agree that this is a temporary trend and the chronic nursing shortage still exists, particularly in Nevada. "
USN realized that a solution to the problem is to increase student capacity by offering an accelerated degree program in nursing for individuals who are seeking to change careers. Whereas a traditional bachelor's degree in nursing may take years, graduates of USN's accelerated online BSN program can earn their degree in just 14 months.
The USN accelerated online program blends the "anytime, anywhere" convenience and flexibility of online instruction with on-site clinical skill development taught by experienced nurse educators and clinical rotations in southern Nevada healthcare facilities, such as St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.
"Our three St. Rose Dominican Hospitals are well-known for providing quality, compassionate healthcare for the community, and our nurses are one of the main reasons we are able to provide that high level of care," said Rod Davis, president and CEO of St. Rose Dominican Hospitals. "We are looking forward to working with the USN College of Nursing on clinical rotations so that nurse-to-patient ratios can become better aligned in southern Nevada."
The program, which is approved by the Nevada State Board of Registered Nursing, is a second bachelor's degree program that is offered by USN's College of Nursing. Prospective students are required to have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. USN is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities.
Not only will nurses be in demand for the next few years, but median salary estimates consistently rank higher than median salaries for other occupations. The median annual salary for Registered Nurses was $62,450 according to the May 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interested prospective students are encouraged to contact a program advisor directly at 877-885-8399, or they can visit http://www.USNnursing.com.
About USN
The University of Southern Nevada (USN) started as the Nevada College of Pharmacy, a private, non-profit institution, and now has degree programs of study in business, nursing and dental medicine. USN is a leader in transforming health care education with an uncompromising commitment to provide individuals the freedom to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters success.
About St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
As the community's only not-for-profit, religiously sponsored hospital system, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals three campuses - Rose de Lima, Siena and San Martin - are guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). As the community grows, St. Rose's mission is to serve people in need. For more information, visit http://www.strosehospitals.org.
About the USN College of Nursing
The mission of the USN College of Nursing is to provide a quality and innovative education to meet the diverse health needs of our society. The College's accelerated BSN program prepares students for entry- level registered nurse positions in a variety of health care environments. Graduates will use critical thinking skills for effective problem solving, decision making, and independent judgment to provide culturally competent and developmentally appropriate care in the practice of nursing and to function as a member of the health care team. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to become registered nurses. For more information, visit http://www.usn.edu/nursing/
About USN's Accelerated BSN Program
The USN accelerated program is a second bachelor's degree program and offers fully-accredited, accelerated nursing education in 12 months. The program blends the "anytime, anywhere" convenience and flexibility of online instruction with on-site clinical skill development taught by experienced nurse educators and clinical rotations in southern Nevada healthcare facilities such as the St. Rose Dominican hospital system. The curriculum focuses on clinical areas including medical surgical, obstetrics, mental-community health, maternal-newborn, and pediatrics nursing. Students are guided by faculty online and on-site and, upon graduation, are well-prepared for a career in nursing. For more information, visit http://www.USNnursing.com.
Source: University of Southern Nevada College of Nursing
CONTACT: David Landau, +1-317-202-1766, david.landau@orbiseducation.com,
or Jason Roth, University of Southern Nevada, +1-702-968-1633, jroth@usn.edu
Web Site: http://www.usnnursing.com/
Applications now being accepted for blended program aimed at Nevada's nursing shortage
HENDERSON, Nev., May 21 -- The University of Southern Nevada (USN) is now accepting applications for its 14-month accelerated second bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). The program is expected to begin in October.
The United States is facing a critical nursing shortage even as thousands - nearly 50,000 in 2008 - of prospective students were turned away from baccalaureate nursing programs according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In addition, according to the PEW Charitable Trust, by 2015, the demand for nurses will exceed supply in every state, and, by 2020, nationwide, demand for nurses will exceed supply by more than 1 million.
In Nevada, the need for nurses from now through 2016 is just as urgent. According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the occupation will grow by 37 percent with an annual growth rate of 3 percent through 2016. Nearly 5,500 new nurses will be needed state-wide as early as 2016. As recently as 2006, Nevada had the second-lowest nurse to patient ratio behind only California while, ironically, hundreds of prospective nursing students have been turned away by Nevada nursing schools because of limited educational capacity.
"Limited educational capacity is a cause of the current nursing shortage," said Mable Smith, dean of and professor at the USN College of Nursing. "In addition, the convergence of two factors - an aging baby boomer population and an aging nurse workforce - will intensify the shortage's impact on patient care. Recent healthcare reform, which expands healthcare coverage to millions of Americans, will create a greater demand for healthcare services and more of a strain on an already tenuous situation.
"Although healthcare occupations remain some of the most impervious to economic downturns, the current recession has mitigated the immediate demand for nurses," Smith continued. "Experts agree that this is a temporary trend and the chronic nursing shortage still exists, particularly in Nevada. "
USN realized that a solution to the problem is to increase student capacity by offering an accelerated degree program in nursing for individuals who are seeking to change careers. Whereas a traditional bachelor's degree in nursing may take years, graduates of USN's accelerated online BSN program can earn their degree in just 14 months.
The USN accelerated online program blends the "anytime, anywhere" convenience and flexibility of online instruction with on-site clinical skill development taught by experienced nurse educators and clinical rotations in southern Nevada healthcare facilities, such as St. Rose Dominican Hospitals.
"Our three St. Rose Dominican Hospitals are well-known for providing quality, compassionate healthcare for the community, and our nurses are one of the main reasons we are able to provide that high level of care," said Rod Davis, president and CEO of St. Rose Dominican Hospitals. "We are looking forward to working with the USN College of Nursing on clinical rotations so that nurse-to-patient ratios can become better aligned in southern Nevada."
The program, which is approved by the Nevada State Board of Registered Nursing, is a second bachelor's degree program that is offered by USN's College of Nursing. Prospective students are required to have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. USN is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities.
Not only will nurses be in demand for the next few years, but median salary estimates consistently rank higher than median salaries for other occupations. The median annual salary for Registered Nurses was $62,450 according to the May 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interested prospective students are encouraged to contact a program advisor directly at 877-885-8399, or they can visit http://www.USNnursing.com.
About USN
The University of Southern Nevada (USN) started as the Nevada College of Pharmacy, a private, non-profit institution, and now has degree programs of study in business, nursing and dental medicine. USN is a leader in transforming health care education with an uncompromising commitment to provide individuals the freedom to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment that fosters success.
About St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
As the community's only not-for-profit, religiously sponsored hospital system, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals three campuses - Rose de Lima, Siena and San Martin - are guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). As the community grows, St. Rose's mission is to serve people in need. For more information, visit http://www.strosehospitals.org.
About the USN College of Nursing
The mission of the USN College of Nursing is to provide a quality and innovative education to meet the diverse health needs of our society. The College's accelerated BSN program prepares students for entry- level registered nurse positions in a variety of health care environments. Graduates will use critical thinking skills for effective problem solving, decision making, and independent judgment to provide culturally competent and developmentally appropriate care in the practice of nursing and to function as a member of the health care team. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to become registered nurses. For more information, visit http://www.usn.edu/nursing/
About USN's Accelerated BSN Program
The USN accelerated program is a second bachelor's degree program and offers fully-accredited, accelerated nursing education in 12 months. The program blends the "anytime, anywhere" convenience and flexibility of online instruction with on-site clinical skill development taught by experienced nurse educators and clinical rotations in southern Nevada healthcare facilities such as the St. Rose Dominican hospital system. The curriculum focuses on clinical areas including medical surgical, obstetrics, mental-community health, maternal-newborn, and pediatrics nursing. Students are guided by faculty online and on-site and, upon graduation, are well-prepared for a career in nursing. For more information, visit http://www.USNnursing.com.
Source: University of Southern Nevada College of Nursing
CONTACT: David Landau, +1-317-202-1766, david.landau@orbiseducation.com,
or Jason Roth, University of Southern Nevada, +1-702-968-1633, jroth@usn.edu
Web Site: http://www.usnnursing.com/
Unicorn Media Announces Support for VP8 Codec as Part of WebM
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
Unicorn Media Announces Support for VP8 Codec as Part of WebM
MEDIA-AS-A-SERVICE(TM) SOLUTION EXPANDS WITH TRANSCODE SUPPORT FOR WEBM PROJECT
TEMPE, Ariz., May 21 -- Unicorn Media, Inc., a leader in video workflow optimization technology, today announced it will provide support for the new container format for VP8 video, otherwise known as WebM, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the widest array of video delivery technology.
Part of the Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution, Unicorn Media's transcoding architecture currently supports virtually any codec or format for maximum flexibility. This dynamic architecture allows clients to choose the video output that best meets their business needs. Unicorn's flexible transcoding technology enables play-out in additional formats such as Google's recently announced WebM project, an open video format and royalty-free codec that can run in HTML5 browsers without the need for a stand-alone player.
Unicorn's suite-of-services includes video management tools such as transcoding, content management and syndication, that make the distribution of content to any IP-enabled device less time consuming and less expensive, enabling content owners to reach even more audiences. In addition, Unicorn's service offering also includes its patent-pending UMedia Analytics technology which provides real-time actionable information, giving clients the ability to truly understand their audience across multiple platforms, and make decisions that affect their bottom line.
About Unicorn Media, Inc.
Unicorn Media, Inc. has developed groundbreaking video workflow solutions that change the way content owners deliver their media assets online. With a focus on publisher profitability, Unicorn lowers the costs of video management and improves revenue generation capabilities through actionable real-time information. The flexible Media-as-a-Service(TM) architecture enables Unicorn Media customers to choose the services that best suit their needs through its comprehensive video platform or by augmenting their existing system with individual components. With real-time cloud analytics for understanding audiences and dynamic media synchronization for delivering content to any online destination or Internet-connected device, Unicorn Media has revolutionized the process for running a profitable online media property. Founded by Limelight Networks founding CEO, Bill Rinehart, and headquartered in Tempe, AZ, privately held Unicorn Media, Inc. has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and London. For additional information, please visit: http://www.unicornmedia.com/
Source: Unicorn Media, Inc.
CONTACT: Andrea Graziani of Unicorn Media, Inc., +1-480-214-6430,
andrea@unicornmedia.com
Web Site: http://www.unicornmedia.com/
MEDIA-AS-A-SERVICE(TM) SOLUTION EXPANDS WITH TRANSCODE SUPPORT FOR WEBM PROJECT
TEMPE, Ariz., May 21 -- Unicorn Media, Inc., a leader in video workflow optimization technology, today announced it will provide support for the new container format for VP8 video, otherwise known as WebM, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the widest array of video delivery technology.
Part of the Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution, Unicorn Media's transcoding architecture currently supports virtually any codec or format for maximum flexibility. This dynamic architecture allows clients to choose the video output that best meets their business needs. Unicorn's flexible transcoding technology enables play-out in additional formats such as Google's recently announced WebM project, an open video format and royalty-free codec that can run in HTML5 browsers without the need for a stand-alone player.
Unicorn's suite-of-services includes video management tools such as transcoding, content management and syndication, that make the distribution of content to any IP-enabled device less time consuming and less expensive, enabling content owners to reach even more audiences. In addition, Unicorn's service offering also includes its patent-pending UMedia Analytics technology which provides real-time actionable information, giving clients the ability to truly understand their audience across multiple platforms, and make decisions that affect their bottom line.
About Unicorn Media, Inc.
Unicorn Media, Inc. has developed groundbreaking video workflow solutions that change the way content owners deliver their media assets online. With a focus on publisher profitability, Unicorn lowers the costs of video management and improves revenue generation capabilities through actionable real-time information. The flexible Media-as-a-Service(TM) architecture enables Unicorn Media customers to choose the services that best suit their needs through its comprehensive video platform or by augmenting their existing system with individual components. With real-time cloud analytics for understanding audiences and dynamic media synchronization for delivering content to any online destination or Internet-connected device, Unicorn Media has revolutionized the process for running a profitable online media property. Founded by Limelight Networks founding CEO, Bill Rinehart, and headquartered in Tempe, AZ, privately held Unicorn Media, Inc. has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and London. For additional information, please visit: http://www.unicornmedia.com/
Source: Unicorn Media, Inc.
CONTACT: Andrea Graziani of Unicorn Media, Inc., +1-480-214-6430,
andrea@unicornmedia.com
Web Site: http://www.unicornmedia.com/
Blur(TM) Features Innovative In-Game Facebook(R) Integration
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
Blur(TM) Features Innovative In-Game Facebook(R) Integration
Bizarre Creations' Powered-up Racer Allows Players to Connect with Friends Through Facebook Straight from the Game's Unique 'Share' Functionality
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 21 -- Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) highly-anticipated racing title Blur(TM) will deliver a new level of social interaction to gamers later this month by allowing fans to challenge their friends and share achievements directly from inside the game through Facebook.
By seamlessly integrating an innovative "Share" button, Blur lets players choose to light up the competition in both single and multi-player modes by sending game challenges to friends and posting in-game photos, racing stats, unlockable items and much more on their Facebook pages.
"Blur's innovative integration with Facebook makes it easy for players to interact with their real friends to share game play, emotions, and the racing experience," said Dan Rose, Vice President of Partnerships and Platform Marketing, Facebook. "Blur is leading the next generation of console games integrating with Facebook to make gaming more social for our more than 400 million users."
"Blur is the first multi-platform videogame that connects the television to Facebook, and for the first time, videogame audiences on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC will be able to link their console gameplay to their network of friends," said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard. "Facebook has become a fantastic platform for videogames and Blur elevates it even further."
Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, where players collect addictive and intense Power-ups throughout each course, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop Mines and even generate defensive shields to fend off other racers. Blur offers online multiplayer supporting competitive and cooperative gameplay for up to 20 racers, including team racing and objective based events, and also supports 4-player split-screen. For more information on Blur, please visit the official game web site located at http://www.blurthegame.com, and check-out Blur on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/blurthegame.
Blur is scheduled for release nationwide May 25th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and the PC, and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB.
About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations is a video game developer based in Liverpool, England. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Geometry Wars, The Club, and the Project Gotham Racing series. With 200+ staff working out of a custom-built development studio, the company now simultaneously develops several next-gen projects across various platforms. They can be found online at http://www.bizarrecreations.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Activision is a registered trademark and Blur is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Paul Murphy, Senior Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc.,
+1-310-496-5241, Paul.Murphy@Activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com/
Bizarre Creations' Powered-up Racer Allows Players to Connect with Friends Through Facebook Straight from the Game's Unique 'Share' Functionality
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 21 -- Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) highly-anticipated racing title Blur(TM) will deliver a new level of social interaction to gamers later this month by allowing fans to challenge their friends and share achievements directly from inside the game through Facebook.
By seamlessly integrating an innovative "Share" button, Blur lets players choose to light up the competition in both single and multi-player modes by sending game challenges to friends and posting in-game photos, racing stats, unlockable items and much more on their Facebook pages.
"Blur's innovative integration with Facebook makes it easy for players to interact with their real friends to share game play, emotions, and the racing experience," said Dan Rose, Vice President of Partnerships and Platform Marketing, Facebook. "Blur is leading the next generation of console games integrating with Facebook to make gaming more social for our more than 400 million users."
"Blur is the first multi-platform videogame that connects the television to Facebook, and for the first time, videogame audiences on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC will be able to link their console gameplay to their network of friends," said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard. "Facebook has become a fantastic platform for videogames and Blur elevates it even further."
Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, where players collect addictive and intense Power-ups throughout each course, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop Mines and even generate defensive shields to fend off other racers. Blur offers online multiplayer supporting competitive and cooperative gameplay for up to 20 racers, including team racing and objective based events, and also supports 4-player split-screen. For more information on Blur, please visit the official game web site located at http://www.blurthegame.com, and check-out Blur on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/blurthegame.
Blur is scheduled for release nationwide May 25th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and the PC, and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB.
About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations is a video game developer based in Liverpool, England. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Geometry Wars, The Club, and the Project Gotham Racing series. With 200+ staff working out of a custom-built development studio, the company now simultaneously develops several next-gen projects across various platforms. They can be found online at http://www.bizarrecreations.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Activision is a registered trademark and Blur is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Paul Murphy, Senior Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc.,
+1-310-496-5241, Paul.Murphy@Activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com/
AT&T Unveils New Wireless Store in Salem
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
AT&T Unveils New Wireless Store in Salem
Store Offers Hands-On, Interactive Retail Experience for Customers in New Hampshire
SALEM, N.H., May 21 -- As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, and to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new wireless retail store in Salem.
The store, located in the Rockingham Mall in Salem, has a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage customers and provide a "try before buy" service experience. Trained sales consultants will provide demonstrations of a wide range of wireless products and services. Shoppers can also test out various advanced wireless data applications including GPS navigation, mobile social networking or mobile television.
The Rockingham Mall store is led by Lloyd Fernandes and has a staff of ten employees who are trained to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The store, which officially opens today, will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 27th at 9 a.m.
AT&T operates nine AT&T-owned retail locations in New Hampshire. Its products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
To find out more details about AT&T's coverage in New Hampshire or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool provides up-to-date wireless coverage information for specific locations. The tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*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. The Samsung Strive(TM) is just $19.99 with minimum $20/mo data package purchase and a wireless voice plan with a new two-year agreement.
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(SM) 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. 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.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Store Offers Hands-On, Interactive Retail Experience for Customers in New Hampshire
SALEM, N.H., May 21 -- As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, and to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new wireless retail store in Salem.
The store, located in the Rockingham Mall in Salem, has a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage customers and provide a "try before buy" service experience. Trained sales consultants will provide demonstrations of a wide range of wireless products and services. Shoppers can also test out various advanced wireless data applications including GPS navigation, mobile social networking or mobile television.
The Rockingham Mall store is led by Lloyd Fernandes and has a staff of ten employees who are trained to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The store, which officially opens today, will celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 27th at 9 a.m.
AT&T operates nine AT&T-owned retail locations in New Hampshire. Its products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
To find out more details about AT&T's coverage in New Hampshire or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool provides up-to-date wireless coverage information for specific locations. The tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*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. The Samsung Strive(TM) is just $19.99 with minimum $20/mo data package purchase and a wireless voice plan with a new two-year agreement.
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(SM) 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. 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.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442,
kate.mackinnon@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Emailvision to Unveil new E-mail Marketing Features
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
Emailvision to Unveil new E-mail Marketing Features
Salesforce.com Integration and Strategic Planning Tools Demonstrated at US Exhibitions in June
NEW YORK, May 21, 2010-- Emailvision, the global leader in on demand software for email
marketing, will unveil the new features of Campaign Commander(TM) v7.4 at
two exhibitions next month.
The Emailvision US team will be at the Internet Retailer
Conference in Chicago from June 8-11, then at Digital Marketing Days from
June 14-16 in New York.
The latest version of Campaign Commander(TM) includes exciting
new productivity enhancements to allow marketers to spend less time on
building campaigns and more time optimizing strategy.
New advanced features of Campaign Commander(TM) version 7.4
include:
- Strategic Planner and Builder Tools. Offering a visual
representation of all scheduled and sent campaigns and simplified
campaign-building process with the addition of Speedy Campaign
Builder; enabling users to create campaigns in five simplified steps.
The intuitive user interface gives users improved quality controls
and message validation.
- Platform & Reports Performance Enhancements. Enhancements
will guarantee accurate and faster data on campaign performance.
- Campaign Commander for AppExchange. Increased level of
integration with Salesforce.com, allowing Emailvision users to send
targeted campaigns directly from Salesforce.com, whilst leveraging
Campaign Commander's powerful personalization, deliverability and
reporting functionality.
Emailvision's new software functionality will help online
marketers to leverage their email marketing programs in order to capitalize
on the profitability of retention e-mail marketing.
Visitors of the Emailvision booths at the Internet Retail
Conference and Digital Marketing Days will also receive a free limited
edition book by Wiley Publishing, in conjunction with Emailvision. The
Retention Email Marketing For Dummies book aims at helping brand marketers
improve customer loyalty and increase sales. The handbook turns the email
service provider's extensive experience, gained through its work with more
than 2,000 brands globally, into seven short chapters of practical advice.
Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North America at Emailvision
comments, "Our product innovation has focused on improving the technology,
delivering a range of platform enhancements that will help our users to spend
less time on building campaigns and more time on strategy.
Our Dummies Guide demystifies the more intimidating terms, explaining
techniques such as transactional email and life-cycle automation in step-by-
step, bitesize chunks."
About Emailvision (http://www.emailvision.com)
Founded in 1999, Emailvision has grown to become the global
market leader in software as a service for email marketing. The Emailvision
mission is to provide excellence in software & service for our clients to
reach their email marketing goals.
The Emailvision software service, Campaign Commander(TM), has
become the industry standard email marketing tool for eCommerce and
publishing. Emailvision has over 4500 users worldwide. Campaign Commander(TM)
is used by marketers worldwide to plan, design, deliver and analyze their
email marketing campaigns. This software service allows marketers to execute
advanced tactics with minimal technical skills.
In 2009, Emailvision delivered over 24 Billion messages on
behalf of 2000 clients and achieved a record 96.5% delivery rate. This
quality of service is driven by over 10 years of research and development in
global email delivery and deliverability.
In addition to its pioneering technology platform, Emailvision
offers a global network of support and professional services. Passionate
account managers provide clients with best practice advice, training and
professional services. The company has a growing staff of over 240 and
offices in the major international markets including the USA, UK, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain and Italy.
Emailvision is listed on the NYSE Alternext stock exchange.
Emailvision Contacts:
New York Office: Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North
America Tel : +1-212-257-6018
UK Office: Sarah Dyer, Marketing Manager Tel: +44(0)207-554-4534
Email: emvmarketing@emailvision.com
Source: Emailvision
Emailvision Contacts: New York Office: Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North America Tel : +1-212-257-6018 ; UK Office: Sarah Dyer, Marketing Manager Tel: +44(0)207-554-4534
Salesforce.com Integration and Strategic Planning Tools Demonstrated at US Exhibitions in June
NEW YORK, May 21, 2010-- Emailvision, the global leader in on demand software for email
marketing, will unveil the new features of Campaign Commander(TM) v7.4 at
two exhibitions next month.
The Emailvision US team will be at the Internet Retailer
Conference in Chicago from June 8-11, then at Digital Marketing Days from
June 14-16 in New York.
The latest version of Campaign Commander(TM) includes exciting
new productivity enhancements to allow marketers to spend less time on
building campaigns and more time optimizing strategy.
New advanced features of Campaign Commander(TM) version 7.4
include:
- Strategic Planner and Builder Tools. Offering a visual
representation of all scheduled and sent campaigns and simplified
campaign-building process with the addition of Speedy Campaign
Builder; enabling users to create campaigns in five simplified steps.
The intuitive user interface gives users improved quality controls
and message validation.
- Platform & Reports Performance Enhancements. Enhancements
will guarantee accurate and faster data on campaign performance.
- Campaign Commander for AppExchange. Increased level of
integration with Salesforce.com, allowing Emailvision users to send
targeted campaigns directly from Salesforce.com, whilst leveraging
Campaign Commander's powerful personalization, deliverability and
reporting functionality.
Emailvision's new software functionality will help online
marketers to leverage their email marketing programs in order to capitalize
on the profitability of retention e-mail marketing.
Visitors of the Emailvision booths at the Internet Retail
Conference and Digital Marketing Days will also receive a free limited
edition book by Wiley Publishing, in conjunction with Emailvision. The
Retention Email Marketing For Dummies book aims at helping brand marketers
improve customer loyalty and increase sales. The handbook turns the email
service provider's extensive experience, gained through its work with more
than 2,000 brands globally, into seven short chapters of practical advice.
Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North America at Emailvision
comments, "Our product innovation has focused on improving the technology,
delivering a range of platform enhancements that will help our users to spend
less time on building campaigns and more time on strategy.
Our Dummies Guide demystifies the more intimidating terms, explaining
techniques such as transactional email and life-cycle automation in step-by-
step, bitesize chunks."
About Emailvision (http://www.emailvision.com)
Founded in 1999, Emailvision has grown to become the global
market leader in software as a service for email marketing. The Emailvision
mission is to provide excellence in software & service for our clients to
reach their email marketing goals.
The Emailvision software service, Campaign Commander(TM), has
become the industry standard email marketing tool for eCommerce and
publishing. Emailvision has over 4500 users worldwide. Campaign Commander(TM)
is used by marketers worldwide to plan, design, deliver and analyze their
email marketing campaigns. This software service allows marketers to execute
advanced tactics with minimal technical skills.
In 2009, Emailvision delivered over 24 Billion messages on
behalf of 2000 clients and achieved a record 96.5% delivery rate. This
quality of service is driven by over 10 years of research and development in
global email delivery and deliverability.
In addition to its pioneering technology platform, Emailvision
offers a global network of support and professional services. Passionate
account managers provide clients with best practice advice, training and
professional services. The company has a growing staff of over 240 and
offices in the major international markets including the USA, UK, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain and Italy.
Emailvision is listed on the NYSE Alternext stock exchange.
Emailvision Contacts:
New York Office: Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North
America Tel : +1-212-257-6018
UK Office: Sarah Dyer, Marketing Manager Tel: +44(0)207-554-4534
Email: emvmarketing@emailvision.com
Source: Emailvision
Emailvision Contacts: New York Office: Bertrand Van Overschelde, Regional Manager, North America Tel : +1-212-257-6018 ; UK Office: Sarah Dyer, Marketing Manager Tel: +44(0)207-554-4534
Cherple(R) 1.5 Leading the Pack With Free SMS Texting From the Internet to Any U.S. Cell Phone
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 5:14:01 AM
Cherple(R) 1.5 Leading the Pack With Free SMS Texting From the Internet to Any U.S. Cell Phone
- Cherple(R) Connects Users from Around the Globe -
SAN DIEGO, May 21 -- Six months after the release of an upgraded web application, Cherple® remains the front runner in the PC-to-Cell SMS market. Its version 1.5 offers a useful buddy list that remembers the last five phone numbers texted from the PC and is uncontested in the space. This version also features updated support for using Cherple® on PC systems that are behind firewalls and proxy servers. Cherple® 1.5, together with the original application, is in use in more than 150 countries to send two-way SMS messages to any U.S. mobile phone.
"Globaltel Media created Cherple® as a no-fee, no-subscription way to stay connected on-line, anywhere in the world with friends and family in the U.S. through SMS text messages," said Robert Sanchez, president and CEO of Globaltel Media, providers of Cherple®. "The expanded features are the most requested items from our growing Cherple® user base. Cherple® 1.5 is a hybrid of SMS and Instant Message technologies and it will allow people to connect and communicate in a way never before seen."
A free desktop download for either PC or Mac, Cherple® 1.5 connects any computer with Internet access worldwide to any U.S. mobile phone via back-and-forth SMS text messaging. There are few other services that provide true two-way SMS communication between the PC and a cell phone and those that do require registration and carrier identification prior to using their services. Cherple® requires no registration and works across all carriers in the United States without the need for any preidentification.
In year-and-a-half since its initial launch, Cherple® has been downloaded or used from the Cherple® website http://www.cherple.com more than 50,000 times from 154 countries, all at no charge to the PC user.
Cherple® 1.5 is available from http://www.cherple.com as a free download and as a code snippet that can be used to place the application on a web page, blog or social media page.
About Cherple®
Standard text messaging rates apply to the U.S. cell phone receiving and replying to any Cherple® message, but there is no cost to the on-line user. Cherple® follows the Mobile Marketing Association's permission-based guidelines and is opt-in/opt-out compliant. Use of Cherple® is paid for through banner advertising and licensing.
Source: Globaltel Media
CONTACT: Bonnie Vieira, +1-858-689-9909, bonnie@jsimmsagency.com, for
Globaltel Media
Web Site: http://www.cherple.com/
- Cherple(R) Connects Users from Around the Globe -
SAN DIEGO, May 21 -- Six months after the release of an upgraded web application, Cherple® remains the front runner in the PC-to-Cell SMS market. Its version 1.5 offers a useful buddy list that remembers the last five phone numbers texted from the PC and is uncontested in the space. This version also features updated support for using Cherple® on PC systems that are behind firewalls and proxy servers. Cherple® 1.5, together with the original application, is in use in more than 150 countries to send two-way SMS messages to any U.S. mobile phone.
"Globaltel Media created Cherple® as a no-fee, no-subscription way to stay connected on-line, anywhere in the world with friends and family in the U.S. through SMS text messages," said Robert Sanchez, president and CEO of Globaltel Media, providers of Cherple®. "The expanded features are the most requested items from our growing Cherple® user base. Cherple® 1.5 is a hybrid of SMS and Instant Message technologies and it will allow people to connect and communicate in a way never before seen."
A free desktop download for either PC or Mac, Cherple® 1.5 connects any computer with Internet access worldwide to any U.S. mobile phone via back-and-forth SMS text messaging. There are few other services that provide true two-way SMS communication between the PC and a cell phone and those that do require registration and carrier identification prior to using their services. Cherple® requires no registration and works across all carriers in the United States without the need for any preidentification.
In year-and-a-half since its initial launch, Cherple® has been downloaded or used from the Cherple® website http://www.cherple.com more than 50,000 times from 154 countries, all at no charge to the PC user.
Cherple® 1.5 is available from http://www.cherple.com as a free download and as a code snippet that can be used to place the application on a web page, blog or social media page.
About Cherple®
Standard text messaging rates apply to the U.S. cell phone receiving and replying to any Cherple® message, but there is no cost to the on-line user. Cherple® follows the Mobile Marketing Association's permission-based guidelines and is opt-in/opt-out compliant. Use of Cherple® is paid for through banner advertising and licensing.
Source: Globaltel Media
CONTACT: Bonnie Vieira, +1-858-689-9909, bonnie@jsimmsagency.com, for
Globaltel Media
Web Site: http://www.cherple.com/
May 20, 2010
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation With Sony and Time Warner Oceanic Cable Bring the Next Generation of Broadcasting to Life
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 8:42:01 PM
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation With Sony and Time Warner Oceanic Cable Bring the Next Generation of Broadcasting to Life
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., May 20 -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is the next generation of broadcasting. Ubiquity utilizes its patented technologies and the latest in Sony's equipment to change the way the world views live broadcasts and simulcasts over the internet, television, and mobile devices.
Ubiquity will broadcast Hawaii's first surfing contest using an IP Backhaul. Ubiquity will provide broadcasters with a direct IP stream eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, and costly fixed fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul broadcasters are afforded the flexibility and mobility needed to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast. Ubiquity plans to unveil the newest broadcasting technology while working with Time Warner Oceanic Cable to broadcast the 2010 Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls Event live from Magic Island on June 14-26, 2010. Ubiquity will broadcast the Ala Moana Event live on the internet, Time Warner Oceanic Cable, and on cellular platforms.
Time Warner Oceanic Cable is excited to be part of such a ground- breaking innovation in live broadcasting. Dean Luke, Oceanic broadcast coordinator says, "To back our existing fiber transport systems, Oceanic is exploring IP based solutions and other technologies that allow live surfing webcasts to be seen by our cable customers in Hawaii. For us and Ubiquity, this contest serves as a test bed for wireless IP to TV transmission. This is Oceanic's first go at this new delivery method for a live surf event. We're excited with the potential it offers."
Ubiquity has found a way to broadcast live events over the internet, television, and mobile phones from hard to reach places. Ala Moana Bowls is broadcast live from a beach with limited accessibility where traditional broadcasting equipment would be difficult to setup.
Founder of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Chris Carmichael said, "Broadcasting live action sports events is in my blood. After working on this for 9 years, the technology has finally caught up with reality."
Emmy Award winner and producer Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity is at the forefront of broadcasting technology." Ubiquity's broadcasting technology will be unveiled to the world in June.
Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts, said "The first pre-tests of the Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls contest have gone extremely well. We are excited with the initial results."
Ala Moana Bowls is a beautiful location for a live broadcast. It is nestled in between the beautiful Diamond Head volcanic range and the bustling metropolis of Honolulu, Hawaii. Ala Moana provides a perfectly organic backdrop with its amazing surf and picturesque location. Ubiquity is bringing the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life by broadcasting live events from impossible to reach places for the entire world to see.
About:
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent. With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society. In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events. The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano CA.
For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit http://www.ubiquitybc.com
Sponsor Me
Sponsor Me is a digital Multi Media Company with its roots in action sports. Sponsor Me is creating contest opportunities for rising athletes in action sports like surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, motocross and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivery to mobile devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS. For more information please visit http://www.sponsorme.tv.
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of various kinds of electronic equipment, instruments and devices. Sony operates in five segments: Electronics, which develops, designs, manufactures and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for consumer and professional markets; Games, in which Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. develops, produces, markets and distributes PlayStation 2 (PS2), PSP (PlayStation Portable) (PSP) and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) hardware and related software; Pictures, which encompasses motion picture production and distribution, television production and distribution, and digital content creation and distribution; Financial Services, which includes the activities of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. ,and All Other, which comprises Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (SMEJ). On October 1, 2008, it acquired Bertelsmann's 50% interest in SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (SONY BMG). Sony Electronics is the largest unit of Sony Corporation of America, the holding company for Sony Corporation's US-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony Corporation of America's consumer electronics unit makes and markets products to tap into Sony's music, films, games, and other businesses. The electronics arm sells PCs (the Sony VAIO) and their peripherals, as well as TVs, VCRs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, CD players, and car audio items. The company's also a retailer and operates about 60 Sony Style retail shops in the US, mostly in California, Texas, and Florida.
Ala Moana Bowls
Ala Moana has starred in over 30 surf videos including "Endless Summer" and "Tales of the Seven Seas" which includes a scene that perfectly characterizes the spot - massive tubes, boards flying, ruthless drop-ins, and the climactic conclusion of a catamaran being capsized by a cleanup set. One of the best places to surf in Hawaii, Ala Moana Bowls is a popular spot on Oahu. It's an exposed reef break with consistent surf. This left-hand reef break is the symbol of great South Shore waves. Packed and very competitive, it's virtually reserved for locals who know how to surf inside the bowl. Ala Moana is a long wave with a few different tube sections and a range of takeoff spots. The bowl is just that-an inside-out section halfway in that forms between the Ala Moana boating channel and the Pacific Ocean. It holds waves of 4 to 12 feet. The takeoff is steep and fast; getting caught behind is risky. It's most ideal when a south swell detonates on the initial bowl section. The water next to the reef has been dredged for the harbor so the swells are unique. Ala Moana Bowls is at its best in summertime due to the south swells that provide the surfing community a much needed opportunity to win valuable WQS points at home breaks. These points will count towards qualification for the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the 2010 elite World Championship Tour.
Time Warner Oceanic Cable
Time Warner Cable (TWC) makes coaxial quiver. The company is the #2 US cable company, after Comcast, with operations in 28 states. TWC has about 14 million basic cable subscribers, mostly consumers, including about 9 million digital video customers. It provides broadband Internet access to about 9 million customers primarily through ISP Road Runner. The company also offers VoIP digital phone service to about 4 million customers in conjunction with Sprint Nextel.
CONTACT:
Marty Appel Public Relations
100 W 57 St
New York NY 10019
PH: 212 245-1772
FAX: 212 245-6353
http://www.AppelPR.com
Source: Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
CONTACT: Marty Appel Public Relations, +1-212 245-1772, fax,
+1-212-245-6353, for Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Web Site: http://www.ubiquitybc.com/
http://www.sponsorme.tv/
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., May 20 -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is the next generation of broadcasting. Ubiquity utilizes its patented technologies and the latest in Sony's equipment to change the way the world views live broadcasts and simulcasts over the internet, television, and mobile devices.
Ubiquity will broadcast Hawaii's first surfing contest using an IP Backhaul. Ubiquity will provide broadcasters with a direct IP stream eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, and costly fixed fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul broadcasters are afforded the flexibility and mobility needed to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast. Ubiquity plans to unveil the newest broadcasting technology while working with Time Warner Oceanic Cable to broadcast the 2010 Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls Event live from Magic Island on June 14-26, 2010. Ubiquity will broadcast the Ala Moana Event live on the internet, Time Warner Oceanic Cable, and on cellular platforms.
Time Warner Oceanic Cable is excited to be part of such a ground- breaking innovation in live broadcasting. Dean Luke, Oceanic broadcast coordinator says, "To back our existing fiber transport systems, Oceanic is exploring IP based solutions and other technologies that allow live surfing webcasts to be seen by our cable customers in Hawaii. For us and Ubiquity, this contest serves as a test bed for wireless IP to TV transmission. This is Oceanic's first go at this new delivery method for a live surf event. We're excited with the potential it offers."
Ubiquity has found a way to broadcast live events over the internet, television, and mobile phones from hard to reach places. Ala Moana Bowls is broadcast live from a beach with limited accessibility where traditional broadcasting equipment would be difficult to setup.
Founder of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Chris Carmichael said, "Broadcasting live action sports events is in my blood. After working on this for 9 years, the technology has finally caught up with reality."
Emmy Award winner and producer Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity is at the forefront of broadcasting technology." Ubiquity's broadcasting technology will be unveiled to the world in June.
Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts, said "The first pre-tests of the Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls contest have gone extremely well. We are excited with the initial results."
Ala Moana Bowls is a beautiful location for a live broadcast. It is nestled in between the beautiful Diamond Head volcanic range and the bustling metropolis of Honolulu, Hawaii. Ala Moana provides a perfectly organic backdrop with its amazing surf and picturesque location. Ubiquity is bringing the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life by broadcasting live events from impossible to reach places for the entire world to see.
About:
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent. With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society. In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events. The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano CA.
For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit http://www.ubiquitybc.com
Sponsor Me
Sponsor Me is a digital Multi Media Company with its roots in action sports. Sponsor Me is creating contest opportunities for rising athletes in action sports like surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, motocross and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivery to mobile devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS. For more information please visit http://www.sponsorme.tv.
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of various kinds of electronic equipment, instruments and devices. Sony operates in five segments: Electronics, which develops, designs, manufactures and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for consumer and professional markets; Games, in which Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. develops, produces, markets and distributes PlayStation 2 (PS2), PSP (PlayStation Portable) (PSP) and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) hardware and related software; Pictures, which encompasses motion picture production and distribution, television production and distribution, and digital content creation and distribution; Financial Services, which includes the activities of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. ,and All Other, which comprises Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (SMEJ). On October 1, 2008, it acquired Bertelsmann's 50% interest in SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (SONY BMG). Sony Electronics is the largest unit of Sony Corporation of America, the holding company for Sony Corporation's US-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony Corporation of America's consumer electronics unit makes and markets products to tap into Sony's music, films, games, and other businesses. The electronics arm sells PCs (the Sony VAIO) and their peripherals, as well as TVs, VCRs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, CD players, and car audio items. The company's also a retailer and operates about 60 Sony Style retail shops in the US, mostly in California, Texas, and Florida.
Ala Moana Bowls
Ala Moana has starred in over 30 surf videos including "Endless Summer" and "Tales of the Seven Seas" which includes a scene that perfectly characterizes the spot - massive tubes, boards flying, ruthless drop-ins, and the climactic conclusion of a catamaran being capsized by a cleanup set. One of the best places to surf in Hawaii, Ala Moana Bowls is a popular spot on Oahu. It's an exposed reef break with consistent surf. This left-hand reef break is the symbol of great South Shore waves. Packed and very competitive, it's virtually reserved for locals who know how to surf inside the bowl. Ala Moana is a long wave with a few different tube sections and a range of takeoff spots. The bowl is just that-an inside-out section halfway in that forms between the Ala Moana boating channel and the Pacific Ocean. It holds waves of 4 to 12 feet. The takeoff is steep and fast; getting caught behind is risky. It's most ideal when a south swell detonates on the initial bowl section. The water next to the reef has been dredged for the harbor so the swells are unique. Ala Moana Bowls is at its best in summertime due to the south swells that provide the surfing community a much needed opportunity to win valuable WQS points at home breaks. These points will count towards qualification for the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the 2010 elite World Championship Tour.
Time Warner Oceanic Cable
Time Warner Cable (TWC) makes coaxial quiver. The company is the #2 US cable company, after Comcast, with operations in 28 states. TWC has about 14 million basic cable subscribers, mostly consumers, including about 9 million digital video customers. It provides broadband Internet access to about 9 million customers primarily through ISP Road Runner. The company also offers VoIP digital phone service to about 4 million customers in conjunction with Sprint Nextel.
CONTACT:
Marty Appel Public Relations
100 W 57 St
New York NY 10019
PH: 212 245-1772
FAX: 212 245-6353
http://www.AppelPR.com
Source: Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
CONTACT: Marty Appel Public Relations, +1-212 245-1772, fax,
+1-212-245-6353, for Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Web Site: http://www.ubiquitybc.com/
http://www.sponsorme.tv/
a la mode Releases DaVinci for iPad
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 5:07:01 PM
a la mode Releases DaVinci for iPad
The first appraisal app for Apple's iPad(TM) makes Apple's 'New and Noteworthy' list
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20 -- a la mode announced today that DaVinci for iPad, the first real estate appraisal software for Apple's iPad(TM), is now available in the Apple iTunes store. And it has already made a splash, being named a "New and Noteworthy" pick by the iTunes staff. The free Labs release is the latest in a long line of innovative data gathering and sketching software products in the DaVinci family, which includes DaVinci Desktop Standard, DaVinci Mobile Pro, and DaVinci for iPhone.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/DA08682)
"DaVinci for iPad demonstrates our commitment to appraisers," said Brad Eaton, Chief Product Officer. "Appraisers just don't have time to retype reports or re-sketch properties when they get to the office. DaVinci for iPad also accommodates an appraiser's workflow, so sketching and data gathering is fast and easy."
DaVinci for iPad was built from the ground-up to save appraisers time. Subject properties are mapped automatically on iPad's models with built-in GPS. Comparables are entered in TOTAL 2010 or WinTOTAL and automatically synced, or they can be added easily in the field. The Room Analysis feature allows appraisers to quickly define a custom list of rooms and enter characteristics and features for each room, along with notes and photos.
Sketching is blindingly fast and couldn't be easier. The world-class sketcher takes full advantage of the iPad's high-resolution 1024 x 768 touch screen. Appraisers finish data gathering and sketches in just minutes using the innovative interface. But appraisers need not sacrifice quality for speed. DaVinci for iPad includes a fully customizable "Critical Fields" list which insures appraisers gather all pertinent data before leaving the inspection.
Sketching is just the beginning. Appraisers can type notes in the field, use pre-written QuickLists synced from WinTOTAL or TOTAL 2010, add photos using the optional iPad camera connector, or record voice notes. Everything syncs back to the work file automatically, eliminating retyping errors.
DaVinci for iPad syncs over the air with a la mode's desktop formfilling software, TOTAL 2010, or WinTOTAL. Appraisers start reports in the desktop software, sync to iPad, and return to the desktop to complete the report. They can even sync the same reports to DaVinci for iPhone or DaVinci Mobile Pro on another tablet device. Syncing is seamless and secure over 3G or WiFi connections. So while appraisers are still in the field performing inspections, office staff can work on the report.
For more information, visit http://www.alamode.com/appraiser/davinci_ipad.
About a la mode
Founded in 1985, a la mode develops desktop, mobile, and Web tools for the real estate and mortgage industries. a la mode's mission-critical products are used by hundreds of thousands of appraisers, agents, inspectors, and lending professionals to complete the nation's real estate transactions. a la mode's state-of-the-art offices are located in Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.alamode.com.
Contact:
Ellana Walker
Chief Marketing Officer, a la mode, inc.
Telephone: 800-252-6633
E-mail: ellana@alamode.com
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/DA08682
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: a la mode, inc.
CONTACT: Ellana Walker, Chief Marketing Officer of a la mode, inc.,
1-800-252-6633, ellana@alamode.com
Web Site: http://www.alamode.com/
The first appraisal app for Apple's iPad(TM) makes Apple's 'New and Noteworthy' list
OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20 -- a la mode announced today that DaVinci for iPad, the first real estate appraisal software for Apple's iPad(TM), is now available in the Apple iTunes store. And it has already made a splash, being named a "New and Noteworthy" pick by the iTunes staff. The free Labs release is the latest in a long line of innovative data gathering and sketching software products in the DaVinci family, which includes DaVinci Desktop Standard, DaVinci Mobile Pro, and DaVinci for iPhone.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/DA08682)
"DaVinci for iPad demonstrates our commitment to appraisers," said Brad Eaton, Chief Product Officer. "Appraisers just don't have time to retype reports or re-sketch properties when they get to the office. DaVinci for iPad also accommodates an appraiser's workflow, so sketching and data gathering is fast and easy."
DaVinci for iPad was built from the ground-up to save appraisers time. Subject properties are mapped automatically on iPad's models with built-in GPS. Comparables are entered in TOTAL 2010 or WinTOTAL and automatically synced, or they can be added easily in the field. The Room Analysis feature allows appraisers to quickly define a custom list of rooms and enter characteristics and features for each room, along with notes and photos.
Sketching is blindingly fast and couldn't be easier. The world-class sketcher takes full advantage of the iPad's high-resolution 1024 x 768 touch screen. Appraisers finish data gathering and sketches in just minutes using the innovative interface. But appraisers need not sacrifice quality for speed. DaVinci for iPad includes a fully customizable "Critical Fields" list which insures appraisers gather all pertinent data before leaving the inspection.
Sketching is just the beginning. Appraisers can type notes in the field, use pre-written QuickLists synced from WinTOTAL or TOTAL 2010, add photos using the optional iPad camera connector, or record voice notes. Everything syncs back to the work file automatically, eliminating retyping errors.
DaVinci for iPad syncs over the air with a la mode's desktop formfilling software, TOTAL 2010, or WinTOTAL. Appraisers start reports in the desktop software, sync to iPad, and return to the desktop to complete the report. They can even sync the same reports to DaVinci for iPhone or DaVinci Mobile Pro on another tablet device. Syncing is seamless and secure over 3G or WiFi connections. So while appraisers are still in the field performing inspections, office staff can work on the report.
For more information, visit http://www.alamode.com/appraiser/davinci_ipad.
About a la mode
Founded in 1985, a la mode develops desktop, mobile, and Web tools for the real estate and mortgage industries. a la mode's mission-critical products are used by hundreds of thousands of appraisers, agents, inspectors, and lending professionals to complete the nation's real estate transactions. a la mode's state-of-the-art offices are located in Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.alamode.com.
Contact:
Ellana Walker
Chief Marketing Officer, a la mode, inc.
Telephone: 800-252-6633
E-mail: ellana@alamode.com
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/DA08682
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: a la mode, inc.
CONTACT: Ellana Walker, Chief Marketing Officer of a la mode, inc.,
1-800-252-6633, ellana@alamode.com
Web Site: http://www.alamode.com/
Foodchannel.com Announces Its Top Ten Dessert Trends
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 4:35:01 PM
Foodchannel.com Announces Its Top Ten Dessert Trends
Leading food Website provides evidence of consumer behavior
CHICAGO, May 20 -- The Food Channel® has released its "Top Ten Dessert Trends." Based on research conducted by The Food Channel in conjunction with CultureWaves(TM), the International Food Futurists(TM), and Mintel International, the list identifies the significant desserts you'll see on the menu throughout the next year.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/CG08607)
"Desserts are a great place to experiment with the non-traditional and unexpected," said Kay Logsdon, editor in chief of The Food Channel. "It's all about unusual pairings--everything from beer with dessert to donuts adorning milkshakes."
The story around each trend is available on the Website; highlights follow:
The Food Channel Top 10 Dessert Trends for 2010
1. The Unexpected Complement
These days we're all about trying something new to get us out of the everyday routine. So we're pairing sweet and savory in new ways (and it's not just about bacon).
For further evidence, read:
"860 Flavors of Ice Cream Including Beef-Cheddar and Cream of Crab"
2. You Say Macaroons, We Say Macarons
In Paris and New York, dessert right now is all about macarons, which is like a colorful little sandwich made by a pastry chef.
For further evidence, read:
"Are Macarons Destined to Unseat the Cupcake?"
3. Dessert Meister
What we're seeing now is beer coming into play both as a dessert ingredient and as a pairing option. This trend is probably the natural outgrowth of the rise in microbreweries, because any restaurant willing to brew its own beer just has to be a fan of trying new things.
For further evidence, read:
"Belly Up to the Beer Dessert Bar"
4. Transformers
This trend is about the use of common, everyday foods combined with familiar flavors then reassembling them in a new way. We're seeing it with Burger King's Funnel Cake Sticks, and at Mexican burger chain Burguesa Burger, where every milkshake comes straw-skewered with a donut.
For further evidence, read:
"Gourmet Donuts Becoming New "It" Treat"
5. Tweet! Here Comes the Dessert Truck
The Kogi taco truck and other maindish nomadic vehicles paved the way, and now the sweet treat trucks (really a trend in itself) are merging into the traffic of city life.
For further evidence, read:
"Cupcakes Get Wheels"
6. Darwinist Desserts
This trend is about the evolution of desserts and our human desire to make them what we want them to be. That could mean gathering up odds and ends of leftovers and turning them into something, and it usually means trying to deliberately create something that no one else has thought of.
For further evidence, read:
"Girl Scout Cookies Make Great Recipe Ingredients"
7. Freshly Baked
These days, bakers and pastry chefs are becoming a specialty business. If your town is typical, odds are good that you have some young entrepreneur opening up a cute little bake shop where they are baking amazing confections and selling them like hotcakes--er, cakes.
For further evidence, read:
"Pastry Chefs Getting Their Just Desserts"
8. OK, Just a Bite
This trend is the amalgamation of several others all rolled up into the smallest possible confection with the biggest possible burst of flavor.
For further evidence, read:
"Marshmallows Getting Fancy in Canada"
9. Soda Fountain Fizz
Last year desserts were all about ice cream, and we're still seeing it mixed in here and there. The usual dessert drink of port or a hot latte is getting some competition from some of the new floats, shakes, malts and coolers.
For further evidence, read:
"Floats, Shakes and Sundaes: Back and Better Than Ever"
10. The Sandwich Generation
This trend speaks to the artisan within. We see it come to life in the traditional ice cream sandwich, as it evolves into something new.
For further evidence, read:
"Ice Cream Sandwich Giving the Cone Some Competition"
For additional insights for chefs and other food professionals, check the commentary and deeper insights available from CultureWaves and Mintel International, as found on the new FoodChannelPRO, with sponsorship provided by MARS®.
About The Food Channel®
The Food Channel is for food enthusiasts who want culinary knowledge and inspiration. The site includes original features, chef-tested recipes for all occasions, chef profiles, 4-star food photography, book reviews and food-event coverage. Visitors will also find a variety of videos on cooking techniques, recipe preparation and interviews on topics of current interest. Weekly and monthly trend and recipe newsletters are available by signing up on the site. For additional food news, trends, recipes, professional tips and reviews, visit http://www.foodchannel.com. Follow The Food Channel on Twitter or Facebook.
CONTACT
Amy Rosendahl, (800) 545-4087, ext. 5177/ (417) 849-4067 cell
amy.rosendahl@foodchannel.com
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Leading food Website provides evidence of consumer behavior
CHICAGO, May 20 -- The Food Channel® has released its "Top Ten Dessert Trends." Based on research conducted by The Food Channel in conjunction with CultureWaves(TM), the International Food Futurists(TM), and Mintel International, the list identifies the significant desserts you'll see on the menu throughout the next year.
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"Desserts are a great place to experiment with the non-traditional and unexpected," said Kay Logsdon, editor in chief of The Food Channel. "It's all about unusual pairings--everything from beer with dessert to donuts adorning milkshakes."
The story around each trend is available on the Website; highlights follow:
The Food Channel Top 10 Dessert Trends for 2010
1. The Unexpected Complement
These days we're all about trying something new to get us out of the everyday routine. So we're pairing sweet and savory in new ways (and it's not just about bacon).
For further evidence, read:
"860 Flavors of Ice Cream Including Beef-Cheddar and Cream of Crab"
2. You Say Macaroons, We Say Macarons
In Paris and New York, dessert right now is all about macarons, which is like a colorful little sandwich made by a pastry chef.
For further evidence, read:
"Are Macarons Destined to Unseat the Cupcake?"
3. Dessert Meister
What we're seeing now is beer coming into play both as a dessert ingredient and as a pairing option. This trend is probably the natural outgrowth of the rise in microbreweries, because any restaurant willing to brew its own beer just has to be a fan of trying new things.
For further evidence, read:
"Belly Up to the Beer Dessert Bar"
4. Transformers
This trend is about the use of common, everyday foods combined with familiar flavors then reassembling them in a new way. We're seeing it with Burger King's Funnel Cake Sticks, and at Mexican burger chain Burguesa Burger, where every milkshake comes straw-skewered with a donut.
For further evidence, read:
"Gourmet Donuts Becoming New "It" Treat"
5. Tweet! Here Comes the Dessert Truck
The Kogi taco truck and other maindish nomadic vehicles paved the way, and now the sweet treat trucks (really a trend in itself) are merging into the traffic of city life.
For further evidence, read:
"Cupcakes Get Wheels"
6. Darwinist Desserts
This trend is about the evolution of desserts and our human desire to make them what we want them to be. That could mean gathering up odds and ends of leftovers and turning them into something, and it usually means trying to deliberately create something that no one else has thought of.
For further evidence, read:
"Girl Scout Cookies Make Great Recipe Ingredients"
7. Freshly Baked
These days, bakers and pastry chefs are becoming a specialty business. If your town is typical, odds are good that you have some young entrepreneur opening up a cute little bake shop where they are baking amazing confections and selling them like hotcakes--er, cakes.
For further evidence, read:
"Pastry Chefs Getting Their Just Desserts"
8. OK, Just a Bite
This trend is the amalgamation of several others all rolled up into the smallest possible confection with the biggest possible burst of flavor.
For further evidence, read:
"Marshmallows Getting Fancy in Canada"
9. Soda Fountain Fizz
Last year desserts were all about ice cream, and we're still seeing it mixed in here and there. The usual dessert drink of port or a hot latte is getting some competition from some of the new floats, shakes, malts and coolers.
For further evidence, read:
"Floats, Shakes and Sundaes: Back and Better Than Ever"
10. The Sandwich Generation
This trend speaks to the artisan within. We see it come to life in the traditional ice cream sandwich, as it evolves into something new.
For further evidence, read:
"Ice Cream Sandwich Giving the Cone Some Competition"
For additional insights for chefs and other food professionals, check the commentary and deeper insights available from CultureWaves and Mintel International, as found on the new FoodChannelPRO, with sponsorship provided by MARS®.
About The Food Channel®
The Food Channel is for food enthusiasts who want culinary knowledge and inspiration. The site includes original features, chef-tested recipes for all occasions, chef profiles, 4-star food photography, book reviews and food-event coverage. Visitors will also find a variety of videos on cooking techniques, recipe preparation and interviews on topics of current interest. Weekly and monthly trend and recipe newsletters are available by signing up on the site. For additional food news, trends, recipes, professional tips and reviews, visit http://www.foodchannel.com. Follow The Food Channel on Twitter or Facebook.
CONTACT
Amy Rosendahl, (800) 545-4087, ext. 5177/ (417) 849-4067 cell
amy.rosendahl@foodchannel.com
Media Note: Additional artwork available upon request--for use with credit and link to http://www.foodchannel.com. Please contact editor@foodchannel.com for additional permissions/rights.
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CONTACT: Amy Rosendahl of http://www.foodchannel.com, 1-800-545-4087, ext. 5177
cell, +1-417-849-4067, amy.rosendahl@foodchannel.com
Web Site: http://www.foodchannel.com/
Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 4:21:01 PM
Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management
New Degree Program Includes Two Key Sales Certifications
SALT LAKE CITY, May 20 -- Western Governors University's College of Business is now enrolling students for its newest degree program, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management. Created for sales professionals who want to advance their careers by completing an accredited bachelor's degree in their field, the new online program combines professional selling skills with business management coursework. In addition, it includes two industry-recognized sales certifications at no additional cost: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and SMEI's Certified Sales Executive (CSE®).
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"This new program is ideal for sales professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers as managers, trainers, or even entrepreneurs, and are looking for the additional skills and credibility that a bachelor's degree provides," said WGU Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Patrick Partridge. "The coursework has been developed in collaboration with leaders in the sales management field, ensuring that it is relevant and meaningful to our students and their employers."
Like all WGU degree programs, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management is online and competency-based, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and skill in required coursework rather than earning credits for time spent in a classroom. Tuition, which is charged for six-month terms rather than semesters or credit hours, is affordable at $2,890 per term. And, students with prior education or experience or those who can commit additional time to their studies may be able to accelerate their programs, saving both time and money.
The Western Governors University College of Business offers nine online bachelor's and master's degree programs. WGU's online bachelor's degree in Business Management and MBA programs have earned top rankings on GetEducated.com's lists of the Best Buys - Online Bachelor's Degrees in Business and Management and Online MBAs. Online degree programs include:
-- B.S. Business Management
-- B.S. Business--Human Resource Management
-- B.S. Business--Information Technology Management
-- B.S. Sales and Sales Management
-- B.S. Marketing Management
-- B.S. Accounting
-- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
-- M.B.A. Information Technology Management
-- M.B.A. Healthcare Management
To learn more about WGU's new online degree in Sales and Sales Management, go to http://www.wgu.edu/salesdegree.
About Western Governors University (WGU)
"[WGU is] the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."- TIME magazine
Recently featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs and the only non-profit, fully online university in the country. WGU offers degree programs in Business, Education, Information Technology, and Healthcare Professions, including Nursing. Since its inception in 1997, WGU has grown into a national university, serving more than 19,000 students in all 50 states.
WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU's Teachers College is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU nursing programs have been accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The university has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as AT&T, Dell, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, HCA, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, Sun Microsystems, American Express, and Zions Bank. More information is available at http://www.wgu.edu.
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Source: Western Governors University
CONTACT: Joan Mitchell of Western Governors University, +1-801-428-5463,
jmitchell@wgu.edu
Web Site: http://www.wgu.edu/
New Degree Program Includes Two Key Sales Certifications
SALT LAKE CITY, May 20 -- Western Governors University's College of Business is now enrolling students for its newest degree program, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management. Created for sales professionals who want to advance their careers by completing an accredited bachelor's degree in their field, the new online program combines professional selling skills with business management coursework. In addition, it includes two industry-recognized sales certifications at no additional cost: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and SMEI's Certified Sales Executive (CSE®).
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/DC42901LOGO)
"This new program is ideal for sales professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers as managers, trainers, or even entrepreneurs, and are looking for the additional skills and credibility that a bachelor's degree provides," said WGU Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Patrick Partridge. "The coursework has been developed in collaboration with leaders in the sales management field, ensuring that it is relevant and meaningful to our students and their employers."
Like all WGU degree programs, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management is online and competency-based, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and skill in required coursework rather than earning credits for time spent in a classroom. Tuition, which is charged for six-month terms rather than semesters or credit hours, is affordable at $2,890 per term. And, students with prior education or experience or those who can commit additional time to their studies may be able to accelerate their programs, saving both time and money.
The Western Governors University College of Business offers nine online bachelor's and master's degree programs. WGU's online bachelor's degree in Business Management and MBA programs have earned top rankings on GetEducated.com's lists of the Best Buys - Online Bachelor's Degrees in Business and Management and Online MBAs. Online degree programs include:
-- B.S. Business Management
-- B.S. Business--Human Resource Management
-- B.S. Business--Information Technology Management
-- B.S. Sales and Sales Management
-- B.S. Marketing Management
-- B.S. Accounting
-- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
-- M.B.A. Information Technology Management
-- M.B.A. Healthcare Management
To learn more about WGU's new online degree in Sales and Sales Management, go to http://www.wgu.edu/salesdegree.
About Western Governors University (WGU)
"[WGU is] the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."- TIME magazine
Recently featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs and the only non-profit, fully online university in the country. WGU offers degree programs in Business, Education, Information Technology, and Healthcare Professions, including Nursing. Since its inception in 1997, WGU has grown into a national university, serving more than 19,000 students in all 50 states.
WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU's Teachers College is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU nursing programs have been accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The university has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as AT&T, Dell, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, HCA, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, Sun Microsystems, American Express, and Zions Bank. More information is available at http://www.wgu.edu.
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Source: Western Governors University
CONTACT: Joan Mitchell of Western Governors University, +1-801-428-5463,
jmitchell@wgu.edu
Web Site: http://www.wgu.edu/
iDev3 Launches the Industry's First Mobile Application Incubator in the US
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 3:07:01 PM
iDev3 Launches the Industry's First Mobile Application Incubator in the US
Start up Seeks to Equitize the Mobile Applications Market
NEW YORK, May 20 -- iDev3, a mobile applications incubator, has officially launched the Web's first mobile applications cooperative in the US. The company was created to reward smaller and independent mobile application developers by 'equitizing' their investment in their own intellectual property, allowing them to become part of the larger parent company TGFin Holdings (BULLETIN BOARD: TGFN) and therefore diversify their risk. iDev3 specializes in Apple's iPhone applications by trading stock from the parent company for the app's intellectual property and a share of the revenue of the application.
"We had a specific vision for iDev3: to diversify the rich intellectual property of mobile application developers," said Sam Gaer, Founder and CEO of iDev3. "iDev3 is the first company that increases the revenue potential for the mobile applications market by making developers and our company a marketable force rather than that of a standalone mobile application."
The first line of applications available for sale on iTunes and through iDev3 are SportsCast® Soccer, SportsCast® Baseball and SportsCast® Basketball. iDev3 funded the development, marketing and incubation of all three SportsCast® applications. This mutually beneficial ecosystem of mobile applications is already resulting in larger profit margins for all parties involved.
TechCrunch recently published a study that claims the mobile application marketplace could grow from a $1.94 billion business in 2010 to a $15.65 billion business in 2013. The study also predicts the Smartphone user base to grow from 100 million to 1 billion in that same time frame. With this growth rate of 807%, iDev3 adds a profitable layer to an already fast-growing mobile marketplace.
About iDev3
iDev3 is a mobile application incubator founded in 2010 by Sam Gaer, the former CIO of the New York Mercantile Exchange. iDev3 strives to equitize the mobile applications market by trading developers' intellectual property for stock in TGFN, iDev3's public parent company. By capitalizing on the notion that strength is in numbers, iDev3 is a mobile application incubator of marketable intellectual property and an ecosystem of mutually beneficial financial rewards. iDev3 is located in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.idev3.com/.
Source: iDev3
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR, +1-415-310-3125, Teena@teenatouchpr.com, for
iDev3
Web Site: http://www.idev3.com/
Start up Seeks to Equitize the Mobile Applications Market
NEW YORK, May 20 -- iDev3, a mobile applications incubator, has officially launched the Web's first mobile applications cooperative in the US. The company was created to reward smaller and independent mobile application developers by 'equitizing' their investment in their own intellectual property, allowing them to become part of the larger parent company TGFin Holdings (BULLETIN BOARD: TGFN) and therefore diversify their risk. iDev3 specializes in Apple's iPhone applications by trading stock from the parent company for the app's intellectual property and a share of the revenue of the application.
"We had a specific vision for iDev3: to diversify the rich intellectual property of mobile application developers," said Sam Gaer, Founder and CEO of iDev3. "iDev3 is the first company that increases the revenue potential for the mobile applications market by making developers and our company a marketable force rather than that of a standalone mobile application."
The first line of applications available for sale on iTunes and through iDev3 are SportsCast® Soccer, SportsCast® Baseball and SportsCast® Basketball. iDev3 funded the development, marketing and incubation of all three SportsCast® applications. This mutually beneficial ecosystem of mobile applications is already resulting in larger profit margins for all parties involved.
TechCrunch recently published a study that claims the mobile application marketplace could grow from a $1.94 billion business in 2010 to a $15.65 billion business in 2013. The study also predicts the Smartphone user base to grow from 100 million to 1 billion in that same time frame. With this growth rate of 807%, iDev3 adds a profitable layer to an already fast-growing mobile marketplace.
About iDev3
iDev3 is a mobile application incubator founded in 2010 by Sam Gaer, the former CIO of the New York Mercantile Exchange. iDev3 strives to equitize the mobile applications market by trading developers' intellectual property for stock in TGFN, iDev3's public parent company. By capitalizing on the notion that strength is in numbers, iDev3 is a mobile application incubator of marketable intellectual property and an ecosystem of mutually beneficial financial rewards. iDev3 is located in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.idev3.com/.
Source: iDev3
CONTACT: Teena Touch PR, +1-415-310-3125, Teena@teenatouchpr.com, for
iDev3
Web Site: http://www.idev3.com/
Citibabes Launches New Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 2:56:01 PM
Citibabes Launches New Parenting and Lifestyle Blog
Leading Family Lifestyle Brand Partners with Celebs to Launch New Content
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Citibabes, a leading family lifestyle brand, is kicking off summer with the launch of a new blog that will be the ultimate insider's guide to modern parenting by offering the most cutting-edge information, experts, and resources all in one place.
"Citibabes is already the leading resource for families with our events, classes, publications, and clubs," said Tracey Frost, CEO and co-founder of Citibabes. "We are excited to enrich the lives of families everywhere with the addition of the new blog. It is important to us that people find a parenting community to be a part of so they can experience and share the journey together."
The Citibabes blog will feature the top experts in green parenting, child development, education as well as celebrity and VIP guest contributors. This new blog will add to Citibabes' existing range of amenities and services including family membership clubs, adventure camps, workshops, newsletter, and more.
To check out the new Citibabes blog, visit http://www.citibabesblog.com and join in on the conversation by subscribing to the free weekly newsletter.
About Citibabes
Citibabes (http://www.citibabes.com) is the leading family lifestyle brand offering best-in-class education, amenities, information, and two family membership clubs in SoHo and Scarsdale, NY. Their goal is to be the ultimate resource for modern families by providing a nurturing and dynamic environment where children and adults can flourish together. By giving parents access to top notch parenting information, experts, and events, parents are able to make the best choices for their families. Citibabes offers a complete range of amenities and services including: adventure camps, parenting seminars, workshops, publications, charities, CitiSchool preschool, and more. Ultimately, Citibabes endeavors to create enriched family experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
Source: Citibabes
CONTACT: Terry Wei, +1-212-999-5585
Web Site: http://www.citibabes.com/
Leading Family Lifestyle Brand Partners with Celebs to Launch New Content
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Citibabes, a leading family lifestyle brand, is kicking off summer with the launch of a new blog that will be the ultimate insider's guide to modern parenting by offering the most cutting-edge information, experts, and resources all in one place.
"Citibabes is already the leading resource for families with our events, classes, publications, and clubs," said Tracey Frost, CEO and co-founder of Citibabes. "We are excited to enrich the lives of families everywhere with the addition of the new blog. It is important to us that people find a parenting community to be a part of so they can experience and share the journey together."
The Citibabes blog will feature the top experts in green parenting, child development, education as well as celebrity and VIP guest contributors. This new blog will add to Citibabes' existing range of amenities and services including family membership clubs, adventure camps, workshops, newsletter, and more.
To check out the new Citibabes blog, visit http://www.citibabesblog.com and join in on the conversation by subscribing to the free weekly newsletter.
About Citibabes
Citibabes (http://www.citibabes.com) is the leading family lifestyle brand offering best-in-class education, amenities, information, and two family membership clubs in SoHo and Scarsdale, NY. Their goal is to be the ultimate resource for modern families by providing a nurturing and dynamic environment where children and adults can flourish together. By giving parents access to top notch parenting information, experts, and events, parents are able to make the best choices for their families. Citibabes offers a complete range of amenities and services including: adventure camps, parenting seminars, workshops, publications, charities, CitiSchool preschool, and more. Ultimately, Citibabes endeavors to create enriched family experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
Source: Citibabes
CONTACT: Terry Wei, +1-212-999-5585
Web Site: http://www.citibabes.com/
Roundtable Concepts, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of 'Officially Licensed Capcom Street Fighter IV' HDTV's
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 1:42:02 PM
Roundtable Concepts, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of 'Officially Licensed Capcom Street Fighter IV' HDTV's
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 20 -- Roundtable Concepts, Inc. announced today that they will launch the "Officially Licensed Capcom Street Fighter IV" HDTV's to be available in the upcoming weeks. Your favorite Street Fighter characters and/or logo will be embellished on the bottom two corners of the frame and offered in 32", 40", 42" and 46" LED HDTV's. The perfect HDTV for the Street Fighter fan, the Street Fighter character appearing on the casing is not the only place you will see the characters as the Street Fighter image will also appear on the screen for 8 seconds when you power it on.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/CL08470 )
"We are extremely excited to be working with Roundtable Concepts, Inc. on this new initiative," says Seon King, Senior Director of licensing at Capcom. "There is such a natural partnership between video games and consumer electronics - especially televisions and monitors - that a partnership like this was a perfect fit. We hope that our Street Fighter fans will enjoy their favorite fighting game on one of these HDTV's for the ultimate Street Fighter experience."
RTC is excited for the opportunity to work with Capcom and feels this TV would be the perfect fit for the gamer and at the same time create a new standard in the industry. RTC is proud to launch this product with Capcom because of their strong brand recognition and unprecedented quality. RTC is planning for tremendous growth that will allow for other gaming TVs in the future.
Roundtable Concepts has already launched the "Officially Licensed Marvel Comic" HDTV's at http://www.rtc23.com and Roundtable Concepts has "Officially Licensed Collegiate" HDTV's at http://www.rtcview.com
About CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, http://www.capcom.com.
Capcom, Rival Schools, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S.
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Source: Roundtable Concepts
CONTACT: Brandon Wood, +1-321-363-3794, brandon@rtccorporate.com
Web Site: http://www.rtc23.com/
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 20 -- Roundtable Concepts, Inc. announced today that they will launch the "Officially Licensed Capcom Street Fighter IV" HDTV's to be available in the upcoming weeks. Your favorite Street Fighter characters and/or logo will be embellished on the bottom two corners of the frame and offered in 32", 40", 42" and 46" LED HDTV's. The perfect HDTV for the Street Fighter fan, the Street Fighter character appearing on the casing is not the only place you will see the characters as the Street Fighter image will also appear on the screen for 8 seconds when you power it on.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/CL08470 )
"We are extremely excited to be working with Roundtable Concepts, Inc. on this new initiative," says Seon King, Senior Director of licensing at Capcom. "There is such a natural partnership between video games and consumer electronics - especially televisions and monitors - that a partnership like this was a perfect fit. We hope that our Street Fighter fans will enjoy their favorite fighting game on one of these HDTV's for the ultimate Street Fighter experience."
RTC is excited for the opportunity to work with Capcom and feels this TV would be the perfect fit for the gamer and at the same time create a new standard in the industry. RTC is proud to launch this product with Capcom because of their strong brand recognition and unprecedented quality. RTC is planning for tremendous growth that will allow for other gaming TVs in the future.
Roundtable Concepts has already launched the "Officially Licensed Marvel Comic" HDTV's at http://www.rtc23.com and Roundtable Concepts has "Officially Licensed Collegiate" HDTV's at http://www.rtcview.com
About CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, http://www.capcom.com.
Capcom, Rival Schools, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, Mega Man and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. in the U.S.
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Source: Roundtable Concepts
CONTACT: Brandon Wood, +1-321-363-3794, brandon@rtccorporate.com
Web Site: http://www.rtc23.com/
Sony to Introduce 'Sony Internet TV'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 1:07:01 PM
Sony to Introduce 'Sony Internet TV'
World's First TV Incorporating 'Google TV' Platform, Delivering Unprecedented TV-Internet Integration
TOKYO, May 20 -- Sony Corporation (hereafter "Sony") today announced the launch of "Sony Internet TV," the world's first TV to be based on the "Google TV" platform announced by Google Inc. (hereafter "Google"), Sony, Intel Corporation and Logitech today at Google I/O in San Francisco. "Sony Internet TV " combines the future growth potential and accessibility of the Android-based open Google TV platform with Sony's industry-leading expertise from product development to marketing. "Sony Internet TV" is scheduled to first launch in the U.S. in the Fall of 2010, with the lineup featuring both a standalone TV model and set top box-type unit incorporating a Blu-ray Disc drive.
As part of its ongoing efforts to introduce new business categories, Sony has proceeded to develop an "Evolving" TV that delivers new viewing styles exceeding conventional preconceptions, expandability through application downloads and other compelling features such as seamless operability and multitasking. "Sony Internet TV" realizes this vision, and is a new generation of TV that not only offers new forms of TV enjoyment through unprecedented Internet integration, but is also able to "evolve" through the download of applications. By leveraging the flexibility and growth potential of Google TV platform, Sony will be able to provide consumers with easy access to a range of rich and attractive content.
As the range of new internet content and services continues to grow and diversify, Sony's development of an "Evolving" TV will enable it to deliver this world of internet-based entertainment directly into consumers' living rooms. Furthermore, Sony will continue to apply its wealth of display technology expertise to create ever more compelling and attractive TV products.
Inquiries
Corporate Communications, Sony Corporation Tel: +81-3-6748-2200
Source: Sony Corporation
CONTACT: Corporate Communications of Sony Corporation, +81-3-6748-2200
World's First TV Incorporating 'Google TV' Platform, Delivering Unprecedented TV-Internet Integration
TOKYO, May 20 -- Sony Corporation (hereafter "Sony") today announced the launch of "Sony Internet TV," the world's first TV to be based on the "Google TV" platform announced by Google Inc. (hereafter "Google"), Sony, Intel Corporation and Logitech today at Google I/O in San Francisco. "Sony Internet TV " combines the future growth potential and accessibility of the Android-based open Google TV platform with Sony's industry-leading expertise from product development to marketing. "Sony Internet TV" is scheduled to first launch in the U.S. in the Fall of 2010, with the lineup featuring both a standalone TV model and set top box-type unit incorporating a Blu-ray Disc drive.
As part of its ongoing efforts to introduce new business categories, Sony has proceeded to develop an "Evolving" TV that delivers new viewing styles exceeding conventional preconceptions, expandability through application downloads and other compelling features such as seamless operability and multitasking. "Sony Internet TV" realizes this vision, and is a new generation of TV that not only offers new forms of TV enjoyment through unprecedented Internet integration, but is also able to "evolve" through the download of applications. By leveraging the flexibility and growth potential of Google TV platform, Sony will be able to provide consumers with easy access to a range of rich and attractive content.
As the range of new internet content and services continues to grow and diversify, Sony's development of an "Evolving" TV will enable it to deliver this world of internet-based entertainment directly into consumers' living rooms. Furthermore, Sony will continue to apply its wealth of display technology expertise to create ever more compelling and attractive TV products.
Inquiries
Corporate Communications, Sony Corporation Tel: +81-3-6748-2200
Source: Sony Corporation
CONTACT: Corporate Communications of Sony Corporation, +81-3-6748-2200
Sony and Google Establish Strategic Alliance to Deliver Compelling New Cloud-based Products and Services With the Android Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 1:07:01 PM
Sony and Google Establish Strategic Alliance to Deliver Compelling New Cloud-based Products and Services With the Android Platform
TOKYO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20 -- Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) today announced an alliance to provide a range of new and rich entertainment experiences that combine Google's open-source Android OS platform with Sony's expertise in technology and product design. The two companies are exploring the joint development of compelling new Android-based hardware products for the home, mobile and personal product categories.
Through this alliance, Sony aims to leverage the stability, future growth potential and open-source accessibility of Google's Android platform to further optimize its product development processes while also providing consumers with an open, expansive and evolving user experience.
The alliance will enable Google to draw on Sony's cutting-edge technologies, renowned engineering quality, groundbreaking design and diverse product and content portfolio to gain a comprehensive platform from which to drive the adoption of its Android OS across the CE industry.
"The combination of Sony's industry-leading product design, engineering and development expertise with the flexibility and growth potential of Google's innovative, open-source Android platform will provide consumers with a world of new and exciting Internet user experiences. Through this alliance, Sony will deliver new levels of connectivity and Internet integration across our range of assets and product categories," said Howard Stringer, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Corporation.
"We believe that open systems lead to more innovation, value and choice for consumers, which is why we are so proud to work with Sony to bring the power of the Android platform to more consumers around the world," said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google Inc.
As the first step in this collaboration, Sony will introduce "Sony Internet TV," the world's first TV to incorporate the "Google TV" platform. Through an easy-to-use interface, consumers will be able to search and access content from their TVs and across the Internet - a rich Internet experience on consumers' TVs. "Sony Internet TV" is scheduled to first launch in the U.S. the Fall of 2010 with the lineup featuring both a standalone TV model and set top box-type unit incorporating a Blu-ray Disc drive.
Going forward, Sony and Google aim to maximize their respective industry-leading technological expertise to deliver products and services that empower users with easy access to compelling content, whenever and wherever they require it. The two companies are also exploring extending the alliance in connection with Sony's wide range of entertainment assets to establish new forms of cloud-based user experiences.
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top Web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall Web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com.
Media Contacts:
Corporate Communications
Sony Corporation
+81-3-6748-2200
sony.pressroom@sony.co.jp
Anthony House
Google
509-720-8525
anthonyh@google.com
Google, Google TV and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
Source: Sony Corporation; Google
CONTACT: Corporate Communications of Sony Corporation, +81-3-6748-2200,
sony.pressroom@sony.co.jp; or Anthony House of Google, +1-509-720-8525,
anthonyh@google.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
http://www.google.com/
TOKYO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20 -- Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) today announced an alliance to provide a range of new and rich entertainment experiences that combine Google's open-source Android OS platform with Sony's expertise in technology and product design. The two companies are exploring the joint development of compelling new Android-based hardware products for the home, mobile and personal product categories.
Through this alliance, Sony aims to leverage the stability, future growth potential and open-source accessibility of Google's Android platform to further optimize its product development processes while also providing consumers with an open, expansive and evolving user experience.
The alliance will enable Google to draw on Sony's cutting-edge technologies, renowned engineering quality, groundbreaking design and diverse product and content portfolio to gain a comprehensive platform from which to drive the adoption of its Android OS across the CE industry.
"The combination of Sony's industry-leading product design, engineering and development expertise with the flexibility and growth potential of Google's innovative, open-source Android platform will provide consumers with a world of new and exciting Internet user experiences. Through this alliance, Sony will deliver new levels of connectivity and Internet integration across our range of assets and product categories," said Howard Stringer, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Corporation.
"We believe that open systems lead to more innovation, value and choice for consumers, which is why we are so proud to work with Sony to bring the power of the Android platform to more consumers around the world," said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google Inc.
As the first step in this collaboration, Sony will introduce "Sony Internet TV," the world's first TV to incorporate the "Google TV" platform. Through an easy-to-use interface, consumers will be able to search and access content from their TVs and across the Internet - a rich Internet experience on consumers' TVs. "Sony Internet TV" is scheduled to first launch in the U.S. the Fall of 2010 with the lineup featuring both a standalone TV model and set top box-type unit incorporating a Blu-ray Disc drive.
Going forward, Sony and Google aim to maximize their respective industry-leading technological expertise to deliver products and services that empower users with easy access to compelling content, whenever and wherever they require it. The two companies are also exploring extending the alliance in connection with Sony's wide range of entertainment assets to establish new forms of cloud-based user experiences.
About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $78 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Sony Global Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top Web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall Web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com.
Media Contacts:
Corporate Communications
Sony Corporation
+81-3-6748-2200
sony.pressroom@sony.co.jp
Anthony House
509-720-8525
anthonyh@google.com
Google, Google TV and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
Source: Sony Corporation; Google
CONTACT: Corporate Communications of Sony Corporation, +81-3-6748-2200,
sony.pressroom@sony.co.jp; or Anthony House of Google, +1-509-720-8525,
anthonyh@google.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.net/
http://www.google.com/
Fly Into the Danger Zone - Paramount Digital Entertainment Announces Top Gun Video Game, Coming to PlayStation(R)Network, Mac and Windows PC This Summer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
Fly Into the Danger Zone - Paramount Digital Entertainment Announces Top Gun Video Game, Coming to PlayStation(R)Network, Mac and Windows PC This Summer
As Maverick, Players Will Take to the Sky with Goose as They Shoot Down Bogeys, Buzz the Tower and Dodge MiGs with Extreme Flying
LOS ANGELES, May 20 -- Maverick, Goose, Iceman and Viper take to the sky again in Top Gun for PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, Mac and PC. Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced Top Gun video game, a free-flying air combat shooter based on the adrenaline-packed film. In Top Gun, players will enroll in the Top Gun Academy as Maverick with their Radio Information Officer Goose to go up against the best for Top Gun honors. Following graduation, players will fly into the danger zone with fellow US Navy pilots over the Indian Ocean, where they will shoot down enemy fighter jets, defend and attack bases and engage in large-scale dogfight battles. Top Gun also features five multiplayer modes, allowing up to sixteen players to go up against the best and battle it out online. Currently in development by doublesix, Top Gun will be available this summer.
For Top Gun, Paramount Digital Entertainment has tapped the film's screenwriter, Jack Epps, Jr., to expand beyond the film's plot and create all-new story elements and dialogue with the film's iconic characters, including Goose, Iceman, Jester, Viper, Merlin, Slider, Wolfman and more.
"With Jack Epps, Jr. on board, we're excited to deliver a new Top Gun arcade experience that holds true to the popular film," said John Kavanagh, senior vice president of video games, Paramount Digital Entertainment. "The Top Gun development team did a great job taking the best elements of the film - the characters, action, plot and attitude - and expanding beyond them by creating new dialogue, more missions and multiplayer modes. We're confident players will have a great time doing inverts, buzzing the tower and getting into dogfight battles with the film's characters and their friends online."
"Our continued collaboration with Paramount Digital Entertainment to bring Top Gun to PlayStation Network adds to our overall value message and furthers our industry leading line-up of diverse and exclusive PS3 content," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Providing a deep, yet accessible gameplay experience, Top Gun will appeal to both casual and hardcore PlayStation fans when it comes to PlayStation Network this summer."
It takes a lot more than just fancy flying - Top Gun features seven gameplay modes, two single player and five multiplayer. In Campaign Mode, as Maverick, solo players will first learn the ropes at the academy and then progress to active duty, teaming up with seasoned flyers to take down enemy planes over the Indian Ocean. But don't let your ego write checks that your body can't cash. In Horde Mode, players must show off their flying prowess as they defeat endless waves of increasingly challenging enemies. In online multiplayer, players will enlist in the US Navy or join their comrades to go head-to-head with up to 15 other live opponents in five different modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Top Gun, Bombing Run and Capture the Flag.
Players will fly into the danger zone in various unlockable planes. Each jet has unique strengths and abilities, with varying levels of speed, destruction, agility and durability.
Top Gun is being developed by doublesix, the recent award winner of Spike's "Video Game Awards" for "Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show" category.
Top Gun is scheduled for release on PlayStation Network, Mac and PC this summer. For more information, including screenshots, please visit http://www.bhimpact.gamespress.com
About Paramount Digital Entertainment
Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.
About doublesix
Doublesix is an award-winning game developer studio, part of Kuju Entertainment Group. Doublesix is the developer behind South Park, tower defense game soon to be released for Microsoft XBLA; the critically-acclaimed Geometry Wars: Galaxies and the addictive PSN shooter Nucleus. The studio developed the iPhone game Iron Man for Paramount and Burn Zombie Burn! is doublesix' first self published PSN title exclusive to the Sony publisher Fund. Doublesix is dedicated to producing the highest-quality digital-distribution titles across all platforms: XBLA, PSN, WiiWare, PC and iPhone. For more information about doublesix, visit http://www.doublesixgames.com.
Helper Impact, for Paramount Digital Entertainment
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
Source: Paramount Digital Entertainment
CONTACT: Stacy Miles, +1-310-694-3106, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, or
Megan Kellett, +1-310-694-3102, megan_kellett@bhimpact.com, both of Bender
Web Site: http://www.paramount.com/games
As Maverick, Players Will Take to the Sky with Goose as They Shoot Down Bogeys, Buzz the Tower and Dodge MiGs with Extreme Flying
LOS ANGELES, May 20 -- Maverick, Goose, Iceman and Viper take to the sky again in Top Gun for PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, Mac and PC. Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced Top Gun video game, a free-flying air combat shooter based on the adrenaline-packed film. In Top Gun, players will enroll in the Top Gun Academy as Maverick with their Radio Information Officer Goose to go up against the best for Top Gun honors. Following graduation, players will fly into the danger zone with fellow US Navy pilots over the Indian Ocean, where they will shoot down enemy fighter jets, defend and attack bases and engage in large-scale dogfight battles. Top Gun also features five multiplayer modes, allowing up to sixteen players to go up against the best and battle it out online. Currently in development by doublesix, Top Gun will be available this summer.
For Top Gun, Paramount Digital Entertainment has tapped the film's screenwriter, Jack Epps, Jr., to expand beyond the film's plot and create all-new story elements and dialogue with the film's iconic characters, including Goose, Iceman, Jester, Viper, Merlin, Slider, Wolfman and more.
"With Jack Epps, Jr. on board, we're excited to deliver a new Top Gun arcade experience that holds true to the popular film," said John Kavanagh, senior vice president of video games, Paramount Digital Entertainment. "The Top Gun development team did a great job taking the best elements of the film - the characters, action, plot and attitude - and expanding beyond them by creating new dialogue, more missions and multiplayer modes. We're confident players will have a great time doing inverts, buzzing the tower and getting into dogfight battles with the film's characters and their friends online."
"Our continued collaboration with Paramount Digital Entertainment to bring Top Gun to PlayStation Network adds to our overall value message and furthers our industry leading line-up of diverse and exclusive PS3 content," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Providing a deep, yet accessible gameplay experience, Top Gun will appeal to both casual and hardcore PlayStation fans when it comes to PlayStation Network this summer."
It takes a lot more than just fancy flying - Top Gun features seven gameplay modes, two single player and five multiplayer. In Campaign Mode, as Maverick, solo players will first learn the ropes at the academy and then progress to active duty, teaming up with seasoned flyers to take down enemy planes over the Indian Ocean. But don't let your ego write checks that your body can't cash. In Horde Mode, players must show off their flying prowess as they defeat endless waves of increasingly challenging enemies. In online multiplayer, players will enlist in the US Navy or join their comrades to go head-to-head with up to 15 other live opponents in five different modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Top Gun, Bombing Run and Capture the Flag.
Players will fly into the danger zone in various unlockable planes. Each jet has unique strengths and abilities, with varying levels of speed, destruction, agility and durability.
Top Gun is being developed by doublesix, the recent award winner of Spike's "Video Game Awards" for "Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show" category.
Top Gun is scheduled for release on PlayStation Network, Mac and PC this summer. For more information, including screenshots, please visit http://www.bhimpact.gamespress.com
About Paramount Digital Entertainment
Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.
About doublesix
Doublesix is an award-winning game developer studio, part of Kuju Entertainment Group. Doublesix is the developer behind South Park, tower defense game soon to be released for Microsoft XBLA; the critically-acclaimed Geometry Wars: Galaxies and the addictive PSN shooter Nucleus. The studio developed the iPhone game Iron Man for Paramount and Burn Zombie Burn! is doublesix' first self published PSN title exclusive to the Sony publisher Fund. Doublesix is dedicated to producing the highest-quality digital-distribution titles across all platforms: XBLA, PSN, WiiWare, PC and iPhone. For more information about doublesix, visit http://www.doublesixgames.com.
Helper Impact, for Paramount Digital Entertainment
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
Source: Paramount Digital Entertainment
CONTACT: Stacy Miles, +1-310-694-3106, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com, or
Megan Kellett, +1-310-694-3102, megan_kellett@bhimpact.com, both of Bender
Web Site: http://www.paramount.com/games
rVue Holdings, Inc. Completes $1+ Million Financing Round and Now Trades Under the Symbol rVue (OTCBB)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:21:01 PM
rVue Holdings, Inc. Completes $1+ Million Financing Round and Now Trades Under the Symbol rVue (OTCBB)
Financing supports expanded deployment of the rVue Advertising Exchange for Digital Out of Home and Place Based Medias
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 -- rVue Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RVUE) , a leader of digital advertising via its proprietary rVue Ad Exchange for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) media, announced today that the Company has secured over $1 million in a round of financing funded by institutional investors and acquired rVue, Inc. Simultaneously, rVue Holdings was quoted on the OTCBB exchange trading under the symbol "RVUE."
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/FL06141LOGO )
rVue, Inc. is a systems engineering solutions company with a core focus on providing scalable solutions that actively advance the growth of the DOOH media, offer the industry's only online ad planning and buying tool that is free for agencies and networks to join, and provides a social platform, robust search engine, communication capabilities and targeting tools.
DOOH media had been best known for screens in locations such as New York City's Times Square or local movie theaters. The industry has grown to become one of the fastest growing advertising medias, providing place-based advertising opportunities on screens, digital billboards and interactive kiosks in a variety of location types around the globe.
rVue's Ad Exchange has taken an innovative approach to reduce advertiser's media planning time while providing standardization and targeted purchasing capabilities on a national, regional, DMA, zone, household or venue basis. Within the rVue Ad Exchange, advertisers can tailor a custom campaign to their client's specific needs to more precisely reach their desired audience with the preferred ad at the right time and with the appropriate frequency.
"rVue is the advertising exchange poised to transform DOOH by increasing the ease and effectiveness of media planning while eliminating fragmentation," says rVue CEO Jason Kates. "This financing will accelerate our current efforts to deliver the functionality advertisers crave and the ability for operators and networks to increase the value of their advertising inventory. We can deliver this functionality on any digital signage software platform."
Networks enrolled within the rVue platform are given tools to help monetize their advertising inventory through innovations such as aggregating audiences across a single campaign. Today, rVue has enrolled 49 networks or operators and an estimated 180,000 screens, billboards or kiosks, representing an estimated 20% of the DOOH industry in the United States. The networks within rVue offer advertisers screens in a variety of locations, including doctor offices, casinos, malls, digital billboards, health clubs and retail stores, among others.
About rVue
rVue Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary rVue, Inc., provides the leading addressable Ad Exchange for Digital Out-of-Home and Place-Based Media in its suite of technology. The Company's vision and expertise in building rVue provides unrivalled capability for delivering the right advertising message to the right audience with pinpoint accuracy and creates substantial opportunities for the Digital Out-of-Home and advertising industries. rVue's unique approach to addressable advertising delivery, measurement and reporting is supported by an extensive portfolio of intellectual property. Our innovations in content delivery solutions and intellectual property development in targeted demographic media is the foundation for a wide array of advanced advertising capabilities. Digital technology has revolutionized media and rVue is making targeted addressable advertising, more efficient, more effective and more available than ever. Visit http://www.rVue.com for more details.
Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the Company's actual operating results to be materially different from any historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe these risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements that contain terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "expect," "intends," "intend," "anticipate," "anticipates," "plans," "plan," to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company's filings with Securities and Exchange Commission.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/FL06141LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: rVue Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Dawn Rahicki, +1-954-525-6464, dawn.rahicki@rvue.com
Web Site: http://www.rvue.com/
Financing supports expanded deployment of the rVue Advertising Exchange for Digital Out of Home and Place Based Medias
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 -- rVue Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RVUE) , a leader of digital advertising via its proprietary rVue Ad Exchange for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) media, announced today that the Company has secured over $1 million in a round of financing funded by institutional investors and acquired rVue, Inc. Simultaneously, rVue Holdings was quoted on the OTCBB exchange trading under the symbol "RVUE."
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/FL06141LOGO )
rVue, Inc. is a systems engineering solutions company with a core focus on providing scalable solutions that actively advance the growth of the DOOH media, offer the industry's only online ad planning and buying tool that is free for agencies and networks to join, and provides a social platform, robust search engine, communication capabilities and targeting tools.
DOOH media had been best known for screens in locations such as New York City's Times Square or local movie theaters. The industry has grown to become one of the fastest growing advertising medias, providing place-based advertising opportunities on screens, digital billboards and interactive kiosks in a variety of location types around the globe.
rVue's Ad Exchange has taken an innovative approach to reduce advertiser's media planning time while providing standardization and targeted purchasing capabilities on a national, regional, DMA, zone, household or venue basis. Within the rVue Ad Exchange, advertisers can tailor a custom campaign to their client's specific needs to more precisely reach their desired audience with the preferred ad at the right time and with the appropriate frequency.
"rVue is the advertising exchange poised to transform DOOH by increasing the ease and effectiveness of media planning while eliminating fragmentation," says rVue CEO Jason Kates. "This financing will accelerate our current efforts to deliver the functionality advertisers crave and the ability for operators and networks to increase the value of their advertising inventory. We can deliver this functionality on any digital signage software platform."
Networks enrolled within the rVue platform are given tools to help monetize their advertising inventory through innovations such as aggregating audiences across a single campaign. Today, rVue has enrolled 49 networks or operators and an estimated 180,000 screens, billboards or kiosks, representing an estimated 20% of the DOOH industry in the United States. The networks within rVue offer advertisers screens in a variety of locations, including doctor offices, casinos, malls, digital billboards, health clubs and retail stores, among others.
About rVue
rVue Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary rVue, Inc., provides the leading addressable Ad Exchange for Digital Out-of-Home and Place-Based Media in its suite of technology. The Company's vision and expertise in building rVue provides unrivalled capability for delivering the right advertising message to the right audience with pinpoint accuracy and creates substantial opportunities for the Digital Out-of-Home and advertising industries. rVue's unique approach to addressable advertising delivery, measurement and reporting is supported by an extensive portfolio of intellectual property. Our innovations in content delivery solutions and intellectual property development in targeted demographic media is the foundation for a wide array of advanced advertising capabilities. Digital technology has revolutionized media and rVue is making targeted addressable advertising, more efficient, more effective and more available than ever. Visit http://www.rVue.com for more details.
Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the Company's actual operating results to be materially different from any historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe these risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements that contain terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "expect," "intends," "intend," "anticipate," "anticipates," "plans," "plan," to be uncertain and forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company's filings with Securities and Exchange Commission.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/FL06141LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: rVue Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Dawn Rahicki, +1-954-525-6464, dawn.rahicki@rvue.com
Web Site: http://www.rvue.com/
IdolStats Successfully Predicts American Idol Cast Off Through Social Media Monitoring
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:21:01 PM
IdolStats Successfully Predicts American Idol Cast Off Through Social Media Monitoring
Attensity360's IdolStats.com Monitored Millions of Conversations to Choose Casey James As This Week's American Idol Cast Off
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20 -- Attensity(TM) Group, the leader in business user applications that generate value from unstructured data, successfully predicted that Casey James would be cast off of American Idol last night, via IdolStats.com. IdolStats uses the Attensity360 social media monitoring and analytics product to track the power of social media conversations to predict which contestant will be voted off each week.
"American Idol is a pop-culture phenomenon that generates buzz on a colossal scale, making it the perfect way to showcase how social media monitoring can help businesses accurately predict their customers' interests and make educated decisions based on social media insights," said Brad Brodigan, SVP and General Manager of Attensity. "IdolStats.com provides a fun example of the power behind Attensity360's advanced social media monitoring technology and the predictive results that we can deliver to our clients."
Millions of tweets, comments and social media conversations about American Idol are analyzed in order to gauge American sentiment toward contestants. Attensity360 automatically aggregates and evaluates the chatter happening on blogs, message boards, forums, micro-blogs, online news media and social networks. IdolStats.com then ranks contestants based on negative and positive sentiment and their share of the total American Idol conversation.
Fans can view the real-time data at IdolStats.com throughout the week to find out America's uncensored opinion and tweet their own predictions based on updates and new data. Fans can visit the Idol Stats blog, http://blog.idolstats.com/ and follow the Twitter hashtag #IdolStats to keep updated on IdolStats.com and the community.
Success in selecting the American Idol cast off comes on the heels of Attensity Group's acquisition of Biz360, enabling them to now offer the industry's most powerful and easy-to-use analysis, delivery and response capabilities, enabling businesses to effectively listen, analyze, relate, and act on information, both inside and outside of the firewall.
Attensity offers applications that generate value and actionable insight from any textual source - email, CRM notes, survey responses, documents and a vast amount of data found online, including news, web forums, communities, blogs, micro-blogging and social sites. By joining the capabilities of Biz360 with those of Attensity, the company opens up the enterprise to enable users to participate, respond and engage in these customer conversations no matter what channel they take place in.
About Attensity Group
Attensity Group provides software applications based on Web 3.0 semantic technologies to find, understand, and use information trapped in unstructured text to drive critical decision-making. The comprehensive suite of applications address collective intelligence in social media and forums; the voice of the customer in surveys and emails; customer response management; e-services; research and discovery; risk and compliance; and intelligence analysis. With more than 500 installations worldwide, Attensity's award-winning software is used by large government agencies and such innovative enterprises as Airbus, Charles Schwab, Bosch, JetBlue, Royal Bank of Canada, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Organizations are better able to track trends, identify patterns, detect anomalies, reduce threats, and seize opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and retention. The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) has honored Attensity with its Recognized Innovator Award. More information is at http://blog.attensity.com/, http://twitter.com/attensity and http://www.facebook.com/attensity.
©2010 Attensity Group. Attensity is a trademark of Attensity Group in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Media Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
Biz360@43pr.com
Source: Attensity Group
CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175,
Biz360@43pr.com
Web Site: http://idolstats.com/
Attensity360's IdolStats.com Monitored Millions of Conversations to Choose Casey James As This Week's American Idol Cast Off
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 20 -- Attensity(TM) Group, the leader in business user applications that generate value from unstructured data, successfully predicted that Casey James would be cast off of American Idol last night, via IdolStats.com. IdolStats uses the Attensity360 social media monitoring and analytics product to track the power of social media conversations to predict which contestant will be voted off each week.
"American Idol is a pop-culture phenomenon that generates buzz on a colossal scale, making it the perfect way to showcase how social media monitoring can help businesses accurately predict their customers' interests and make educated decisions based on social media insights," said Brad Brodigan, SVP and General Manager of Attensity. "IdolStats.com provides a fun example of the power behind Attensity360's advanced social media monitoring technology and the predictive results that we can deliver to our clients."
Millions of tweets, comments and social media conversations about American Idol are analyzed in order to gauge American sentiment toward contestants. Attensity360 automatically aggregates and evaluates the chatter happening on blogs, message boards, forums, micro-blogs, online news media and social networks. IdolStats.com then ranks contestants based on negative and positive sentiment and their share of the total American Idol conversation.
Fans can view the real-time data at IdolStats.com throughout the week to find out America's uncensored opinion and tweet their own predictions based on updates and new data. Fans can visit the Idol Stats blog, http://blog.idolstats.com/ and follow the Twitter hashtag #IdolStats to keep updated on IdolStats.com and the community.
Success in selecting the American Idol cast off comes on the heels of Attensity Group's acquisition of Biz360, enabling them to now offer the industry's most powerful and easy-to-use analysis, delivery and response capabilities, enabling businesses to effectively listen, analyze, relate, and act on information, both inside and outside of the firewall.
Attensity offers applications that generate value and actionable insight from any textual source - email, CRM notes, survey responses, documents and a vast amount of data found online, including news, web forums, communities, blogs, micro-blogging and social sites. By joining the capabilities of Biz360 with those of Attensity, the company opens up the enterprise to enable users to participate, respond and engage in these customer conversations no matter what channel they take place in.
About Attensity Group
Attensity Group provides software applications based on Web 3.0 semantic technologies to find, understand, and use information trapped in unstructured text to drive critical decision-making. The comprehensive suite of applications address collective intelligence in social media and forums; the voice of the customer in surveys and emails; customer response management; e-services; research and discovery; risk and compliance; and intelligence analysis. With more than 500 installations worldwide, Attensity's award-winning software is used by large government agencies and such innovative enterprises as Airbus, Charles Schwab, Bosch, JetBlue, Royal Bank of Canada, Travelocity and Whirlpool. Organizations are better able to track trends, identify patterns, detect anomalies, reduce threats, and seize opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and retention. The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) has honored Attensity with its Recognized Innovator Award. More information is at http://blog.attensity.com/, http://twitter.com/attensity and http://www.facebook.com/attensity.
©2010 Attensity Group. Attensity is a trademark of Attensity Group in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Media Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
Biz360@43pr.com
Source: Attensity Group
CONTACT: Seana Norvell of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-401-3175,
Biz360@43pr.com
Web Site: http://idolstats.com/
Panasonic Launches Ad Campaign to Support Lineup of Award-Winning VIERA Full HD 3D TVs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:14:02 PM
Panasonic Launches Ad Campaign to Support Lineup of Award-Winning VIERA Full HD 3D TVs
Campaign Also Promotes Innovative Application of Skype(TM) Communication Service on VIERACAST
SECAUCUS, N.J., May 20 -- Panasonic, an industry leader in Full HD 3D and HDTV technology announced today the start of an advertising campaign focusing on the company's innovative, award-winning Full HD 3D VIERA(TM) Plasma TVs and the introduction of the Skype on your VIERA personal video conferencing feature which has been added to the VIERACAST(TM) internet functionality.
The campaign, created by Panasonic's agency Arnold Worldwide, reinforces the immersive and lifelike experience consumers get while watching Full HD 3D on Panasonic VIERA Plasma displays(1). The television commercials also reinforce the reasons why Plasma is considered the best technology for 3D viewing because of its ability to provide Full 1080p resolution to both the left and right eye. The fast-switching phosphors, Infinite Black Panel Pro and dual scanning technology in tandem, provide the great depth and clarity that are vital to the true Full HD 3D TV viewing experience. The Skype portion of the overall campaign reinforces the benefit of connecting with family and friends through Skype video calls on a large screen TV.
"We only have to look to the global success of Avatar and popularity of other 3D films released within the last year to realize that the widespread adoption of 3D TV within our own homes is underway," said Bob Perry, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We're extremely excited that Panasonic is embarking on one of its most extensive and ambitious advertising campaigns to support and promote the phenomenal capabilities of our award winning lineup of superior 3D technology products. Our objective is to ensure that consumers who are shopping for a new television or BD player take the time to learn about this 3D technology transition that Panasonic has created. "
The campaign kicks-off with television advertising placements in major markets, as well as spots on national (including DirecTV) and Spanish-language cable stations. To further elevate the ambitious campaign, the TV spots will be supported by national cinema, print and online campaigns, as well as targeted out-of-home (billboards, bus shelters) promotions in key markets. The TV campaign runs through the week of June 14, 2010. For a look at the Full HD 3D commercial and a sneak peek at the upcoming Skype on your VIERA television commercial, visit http://www.youtube.com/panasonicusvideos.
Panasonic's VIERA VT25 Series Plasma Full HD 3D TVs, which include one pair(2) of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U), is now available at retailers nationwide in 50-inch class (49.9 inches diagonal / SRP $2,599.95) and 54-inch class (54.1 inches diagonal / SRP $2,999.95) sizes with 58-inch class (58.0 inches diagonal / SRP $3,399.95) and 65-inch class (64.7 inches diagonal / SRP $4,299.95) sizes to follow in June. The Panasonic TC-P50VT25, a 50-inch class Full HD 3D TV (measured diagonally 49.9-inches) was awarded the prestigious Best in Show at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Complete technical specifications for the VT25 Series are available at http://www.panasonic.com.
Panasonic's range of Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma HDTVs, when coupled with Panasonic's 3D Blu-ray Disc players (DMP- BDT300 and DMP-BDT350)(3) bring a new era of immersive visual entertainment into consumers' homes, by creating a 3D experience that easily rivals the best that can be seen in cinemas. By delivering a full 1080p-resolution image to each eye, Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology offers consumers the highest possible visual experience. To enjoy Full HD 3D programming users wear stylish and lightweight active-shutter eyewear. The sets are also Full HD TVs that display pristine 1080p content in two dimensions (2D) for conventional HD viewing.
To further promote and raise consumer's awareness of 3D's immersive entertainment experience, Panasonic recently announced exclusive agreements with two of Hollywood's premiere film studios, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, to offer the Blu-ray 3D versions of Fox's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Universal's Coraline, two of the industry's most successful theatrical 3D titles, with purchase of Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TVs. For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit http://www.panasonic.com/3D.
The recent addition of Skype to Panasonic's VIERACAST IPTV offerings(4) allows owners of 2010 VIERACAST-enabled Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs (VT25, VT20, G25, and G20 Series) to make voice and video calls to family and friends from the their living rooms directly through their Panasonic VIERA HDTV using Panasonic's Skype-enabled camera (TY-CC10W) which is sold separately (SRP $169.95).
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
(1) Current 3D content will be limited and may include certain Blu-ray Disc titles and satellite programming. Additional equipment and/or subscription fees will apply. 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and discs sold separately. 3D Eyewear required for viewing. One pair of 3D Eyewear included with TV purchase.
(2) Additional pairs of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U) are available at retail (SRP $149.95).
(3) Panasonic's Full HD 3D products meet the recently announced Blu-ray 3D(TM) specification standard. This standard, which represents the work of leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, enables the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers' living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high definition home entertainment platform. Individual manufacturers and content providers will now be able to provide the technical information and guidelines necessary to develop and bring products to market.
(4) Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Panasonic's Skype-enabled communication camera (TY-CC10) is required for Skype video functionality. Only Panasonic's proprietary camera can be used to access Skype on your VIERA video calling features. Camera sold separately. Skype is not a replacement for traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling. Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: Chris DeMaria of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
Campaign Also Promotes Innovative Application of Skype(TM) Communication Service on VIERACAST
SECAUCUS, N.J., May 20 -- Panasonic, an industry leader in Full HD 3D and HDTV technology announced today the start of an advertising campaign focusing on the company's innovative, award-winning Full HD 3D VIERA(TM) Plasma TVs and the introduction of the Skype on your VIERA personal video conferencing feature which has been added to the VIERACAST(TM) internet functionality.
The campaign, created by Panasonic's agency Arnold Worldwide, reinforces the immersive and lifelike experience consumers get while watching Full HD 3D on Panasonic VIERA Plasma displays(1). The television commercials also reinforce the reasons why Plasma is considered the best technology for 3D viewing because of its ability to provide Full 1080p resolution to both the left and right eye. The fast-switching phosphors, Infinite Black Panel Pro and dual scanning technology in tandem, provide the great depth and clarity that are vital to the true Full HD 3D TV viewing experience. The Skype portion of the overall campaign reinforces the benefit of connecting with family and friends through Skype video calls on a large screen TV.
"We only have to look to the global success of Avatar and popularity of other 3D films released within the last year to realize that the widespread adoption of 3D TV within our own homes is underway," said Bob Perry, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We're extremely excited that Panasonic is embarking on one of its most extensive and ambitious advertising campaigns to support and promote the phenomenal capabilities of our award winning lineup of superior 3D technology products. Our objective is to ensure that consumers who are shopping for a new television or BD player take the time to learn about this 3D technology transition that Panasonic has created. "
The campaign kicks-off with television advertising placements in major markets, as well as spots on national (including DirecTV) and Spanish-language cable stations. To further elevate the ambitious campaign, the TV spots will be supported by national cinema, print and online campaigns, as well as targeted out-of-home (billboards, bus shelters) promotions in key markets. The TV campaign runs through the week of June 14, 2010. For a look at the Full HD 3D commercial and a sneak peek at the upcoming Skype on your VIERA television commercial, visit http://www.youtube.com/panasonicusvideos.
Panasonic's VIERA VT25 Series Plasma Full HD 3D TVs, which include one pair(2) of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U), is now available at retailers nationwide in 50-inch class (49.9 inches diagonal / SRP $2,599.95) and 54-inch class (54.1 inches diagonal / SRP $2,999.95) sizes with 58-inch class (58.0 inches diagonal / SRP $3,399.95) and 65-inch class (64.7 inches diagonal / SRP $4,299.95) sizes to follow in June. The Panasonic TC-P50VT25, a 50-inch class Full HD 3D TV (measured diagonally 49.9-inches) was awarded the prestigious Best in Show at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Complete technical specifications for the VT25 Series are available at http://www.panasonic.com.
Panasonic's range of Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma HDTVs, when coupled with Panasonic's 3D Blu-ray Disc players (DMP- BDT300 and DMP-BDT350)(3) bring a new era of immersive visual entertainment into consumers' homes, by creating a 3D experience that easily rivals the best that can be seen in cinemas. By delivering a full 1080p-resolution image to each eye, Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology offers consumers the highest possible visual experience. To enjoy Full HD 3D programming users wear stylish and lightweight active-shutter eyewear. The sets are also Full HD TVs that display pristine 1080p content in two dimensions (2D) for conventional HD viewing.
To further promote and raise consumer's awareness of 3D's immersive entertainment experience, Panasonic recently announced exclusive agreements with two of Hollywood's premiere film studios, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, to offer the Blu-ray 3D versions of Fox's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Universal's Coraline, two of the industry's most successful theatrical 3D titles, with purchase of Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TVs. For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit http://www.panasonic.com/3D.
The recent addition of Skype to Panasonic's VIERACAST IPTV offerings(4) allows owners of 2010 VIERACAST-enabled Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs (VT25, VT20, G25, and G20 Series) to make voice and video calls to family and friends from the their living rooms directly through their Panasonic VIERA HDTV using Panasonic's Skype-enabled camera (TY-CC10W) which is sold separately (SRP $169.95).
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
(1) Current 3D content will be limited and may include certain Blu-ray Disc titles and satellite programming. Additional equipment and/or subscription fees will apply. 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and discs sold separately. 3D Eyewear required for viewing. One pair of 3D Eyewear included with TV purchase.
(2) Additional pairs of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U) are available at retail (SRP $149.95).
(3) Panasonic's Full HD 3D products meet the recently announced Blu-ray 3D(TM) specification standard. This standard, which represents the work of leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, enables the home entertainment industry to bring the 3D experience into consumers' living rooms on Blu-ray Disc, the most capable high definition home entertainment platform. Individual manufacturers and content providers will now be able to provide the technical information and guidelines necessary to develop and bring products to market.
(4) Access to a broadband Internet connection is required. Panasonic's Skype-enabled communication camera (TY-CC10) is required for Skype video functionality. Only Panasonic's proprietary camera can be used to access Skype on your VIERA video calling features. Camera sold separately. Skype is not a replacement for traditional telephone service and cannot be used for emergency calling. Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: Chris DeMaria of Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy of Cohn & Wolfe,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
ITOptimizer Now Includes ITIL v3 Process Assessment Templates and an Assessment Workshop
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
ITOptimizer Now Includes ITIL v3 Process Assessment Templates and an Assessment Workshop
TORONTO, May 20 -- Consulting-Portal, a leading IT Service Management (ITSM) process design and implementation company, is announcing enhancements to eAssessment, the assessment portal included in ITOptimizer - the easiest way to assess, design and govern IT processes.
These enhancements allow the ITSM practitioner to conduct their own ITIL v3 Maturity assessments without the mandatory need for external consulting assistance.
ITOptimizer's eAssessment module is based on CMM, CobiT and ITIL frameworks, allowing you to assess the overall health and maturity of your processes. eAssessment also enables users to set benchmarks so they can monitor and continually improve process effectiveness. The addition of the ITIL v3 process assessment templates allows users to conduct a more comprehensive health check on their service management program.
To complement the growing library of assessment templates, ITOptimizer subscribers now have access to a two-day workshop that outlines how to conduct a process assessment. This monthly course is delivered live, over the Internet by one of Consulting-Portal's experienced instructors. The How to Conduct a Process Assessment workshop provides detailed information on understanding assessment technology, planning for an assessment and learning how to actually conduct the assessment using ITOptimizer.
In addition to eAssessment, ITOptimizer also includes access to eProcess, a powerful process design tool and eGovernance which measures process compliance.
To learn more about ITOptimizer, including scheduling a demo or a free Trial, please visit http://www.ITOptimizer.com or join our webinar next week: An Introduction to ITSM Process Assessments.
About Consulting-Portal and ITOptimizer
Consulting-Portal helps organizations implement streamlined, efficient processes that unify IT technology with business and customer needs. In 2008 Consulting-Portal introduced ITOptimizer, the easiest way to assess, design and govern IT processes. ITOptimizer allows users to design and document IT processes, conduct process maturity assessments, monitor process compliance, and offers free ITSM training to enterprise users. Consulting-Portal has offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Toronto, Ontario.
Source: Consulting-Portal
CONTACT: Sarah Wilbore, Consulting-Portal, +1-416-539-9836 Ext. 116,
swilbore@cportalinc.com, Twitter: @wilbore
Web Site: http://www.itoptimizer.com/
TORONTO, May 20 -- Consulting-Portal, a leading IT Service Management (ITSM) process design and implementation company, is announcing enhancements to eAssessment, the assessment portal included in ITOptimizer - the easiest way to assess, design and govern IT processes.
These enhancements allow the ITSM practitioner to conduct their own ITIL v3 Maturity assessments without the mandatory need for external consulting assistance.
ITOptimizer's eAssessment module is based on CMM, CobiT and ITIL frameworks, allowing you to assess the overall health and maturity of your processes. eAssessment also enables users to set benchmarks so they can monitor and continually improve process effectiveness. The addition of the ITIL v3 process assessment templates allows users to conduct a more comprehensive health check on their service management program.
To complement the growing library of assessment templates, ITOptimizer subscribers now have access to a two-day workshop that outlines how to conduct a process assessment. This monthly course is delivered live, over the Internet by one of Consulting-Portal's experienced instructors. The How to Conduct a Process Assessment workshop provides detailed information on understanding assessment technology, planning for an assessment and learning how to actually conduct the assessment using ITOptimizer.
In addition to eAssessment, ITOptimizer also includes access to eProcess, a powerful process design tool and eGovernance which measures process compliance.
To learn more about ITOptimizer, including scheduling a demo or a free Trial, please visit http://www.ITOptimizer.com or join our webinar next week: An Introduction to ITSM Process Assessments.
About Consulting-Portal and ITOptimizer
Consulting-Portal helps organizations implement streamlined, efficient processes that unify IT technology with business and customer needs. In 2008 Consulting-Portal introduced ITOptimizer, the easiest way to assess, design and govern IT processes. ITOptimizer allows users to design and document IT processes, conduct process maturity assessments, monitor process compliance, and offers free ITSM training to enterprise users. Consulting-Portal has offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Toronto, Ontario.
Source: Consulting-Portal
CONTACT: Sarah Wilbore, Consulting-Portal, +1-416-539-9836 Ext. 116,
swilbore@cportalinc.com, Twitter: @wilbore
Web Site: http://www.itoptimizer.com/
MimoMonitors.com's 2010 Graduation Sale
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:00:01 PM
MimoMonitors.com's 2010 Graduation Sale
Three Great Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2010
PRINCETON, N.J., May 20 -- MimoMonitors.com, the leading online retailer of the Mimo and iMo family of USB-based mini-monitors, announces the commencement of its 2010 Graduation Sale, offering a 20.10% discount on three of its most popular items, perfect for the graduating student in your life: the iMo Pivot, the Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider, and the iMo Foto Frame.
The bestselling iMo Pivot is the perfect entry into the exciting world of USB-driven mini-monitors. All Mimo monitors require just a single USB 2.0 connection for both connectivity and power - no extra VGA cables or video cards. They are secondary monitors to offload applications such as web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Tweetdeck, media players, chat windows, and more.
The popular, sleek Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider offers the same crisp 7" display as the Pivot, but also boasts touchscreen capability. It's also perfect for the busy student as it folds up into a tiny clamshell shape and fits into any laptop bag or backpack.
The innovative iMo Foto Frame Printer was recently voted by PC Magazine as a "Top 10 Most Exciting Printers of 2010." Like a standard photo frame, it displays digital photos, slideshows, videos, even plays MP3's...but also, at the touch of a button, prints 4x6 glossy photo-quality prints in just seconds! The single 36-print cartridge is easy to install - no separate paper cartridge needed!
SALE ITEMS (ends midnight on June 11, 2010):
iMo Pivot (now just $95)
Featuring a pivoting ball-and-joint 7" LCD detachable screen that boasts 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 400:1 contrast, the Pivot is the most popular USB-driven 7" monitor in the world!
Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider (now just $159)
Touchscreen capability in a compact, foldable footprint. Ultra-portable, weighs less than 1 pound! Great for people on the go, perfect for students!
iMo Foto Frame Printer (now just $79)
The 8" LCD screen displays your digital photos and videos in 800x600 pixel resolution, with transitional effects, slideshow mode, and variable speeds. Supports JPG format up to 16 megapixels. 1GB internal memory, memory card input slots for USB, CF, SD.
Source: MimoMonitors.com
CONTACT: Kevin McLaughlin, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050, Ext. 102,
kevin@resoundmarketing.com
Web Site: http://www.mimomonitors.com/
Three Great Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2010
PRINCETON, N.J., May 20 -- MimoMonitors.com, the leading online retailer of the Mimo and iMo family of USB-based mini-monitors, announces the commencement of its 2010 Graduation Sale, offering a 20.10% discount on three of its most popular items, perfect for the graduating student in your life: the iMo Pivot, the Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider, and the iMo Foto Frame.
The bestselling iMo Pivot is the perfect entry into the exciting world of USB-driven mini-monitors. All Mimo monitors require just a single USB 2.0 connection for both connectivity and power - no extra VGA cables or video cards. They are secondary monitors to offload applications such as web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Tweetdeck, media players, chat windows, and more.
The popular, sleek Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider offers the same crisp 7" display as the Pivot, but also boasts touchscreen capability. It's also perfect for the busy student as it folds up into a tiny clamshell shape and fits into any laptop bag or backpack.
The innovative iMo Foto Frame Printer was recently voted by PC Magazine as a "Top 10 Most Exciting Printers of 2010." Like a standard photo frame, it displays digital photos, slideshows, videos, even plays MP3's...but also, at the touch of a button, prints 4x6 glossy photo-quality prints in just seconds! The single 36-print cartridge is easy to install - no separate paper cartridge needed!
SALE ITEMS (ends midnight on June 11, 2010):
iMo Pivot (now just $95)
Featuring a pivoting ball-and-joint 7" LCD detachable screen that boasts 800x480 resolution, 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 400:1 contrast, the Pivot is the most popular USB-driven 7" monitor in the world!
Mimo 720-S Mobile Slider (now just $159)
Touchscreen capability in a compact, foldable footprint. Ultra-portable, weighs less than 1 pound! Great for people on the go, perfect for students!
iMo Foto Frame Printer (now just $79)
The 8" LCD screen displays your digital photos and videos in 800x600 pixel resolution, with transitional effects, slideshow mode, and variable speeds. Supports JPG format up to 16 megapixels. 1GB internal memory, memory card input slots for USB, CF, SD.
Source: MimoMonitors.com
CONTACT: Kevin McLaughlin, Resound Marketing, +1-609-279-0050, Ext. 102,
kevin@resoundmarketing.com
Web Site: http://www.mimomonitors.com/
QNAP Announces iSCSI and NFS VMware(R) Ready Certification of its Enterprise-level TS-859 Pro iSCSI Turbo NAS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 11:42:01 AM
QNAP Announces iSCSI and NFS VMware(R) Ready Certification of its Enterprise-level TS-859 Pro iSCSI Turbo NAS
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 20 -- QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers, Network Video Recorders (NVR), and Network Multimedia Player (NMP) today announced its 8-bay tower model TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS has been certified as compatible NFS and iSCSI datastore with VMware vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform. TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS can serve as both IP-SAN and NAS, which offers flexibility, ultra-high performance, easy configuration and management, as well as affordable price points that enable SMB and entry-level Enterprise customers to enjoy the advantages of VMware Cloud Computing environments. VMware vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness. Shared network storage is an essential component of a Cloud Computing infrastructure. TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS can be easily integrated into vSphere. It also allows the interoperability between VMware virtual machines and QNAP's high performance certified storage.
"QNAP provides our business customers with high performance and highly reliable networked storage that meets their needs and won't break the budget. The IT administrators of small businesses and workgroups can now have an affordable and powerful alternative for the storage solution in the VMware virtualized environments," said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP. TS-859 Pro offers enterprise-level iSCSI features, such as SPC-3 compliant, multiple LUNs per target, MPIO, MC/S, and LUN (logical unit number) masking. It offers up to 16TB storage capacity via 8 hot-swappable SATA hard disks, dual Gigabit LAN ports with fail-over, load-balancing and multi-IP setting capabilities. It also features RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5+hot spare/ 6+hot spare configurations which offer higher redundancy. Meanwhile, the advanced RAID management tool facilitates online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and RAID recovery maximize system up time. "Besides TS-859 Pro, the entire lineup of TS-x59 series Turbo NAS will be certified soon in June this year," Mr. Tsao added.
For more information on the QNAP Turbo NAS lineup of products, including product spec sheets and application information, please visit http://www.qnap.com/virtualization.asp
For more information about TS-859 Pro, please visit: http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=146
About QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2004 and is dedicated to bringing world-class NAS storage, professional NVR video surveillance, and network video players to consumer, small/medium business, and entry-level enterprise market segments. QNAP leverages not only hardware design but also a growing core competency in software engineering that is precisely focused on bringing to market products that offer the highest available performance coupled with outstanding reliability, scalability, and ease of installation and use. QNAP is a multi-national company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and subsidiary offices in China and the United States.
Press contact:
QNAP Systems, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-8698-2000
Fax: +886-2-8698-2270
Email: qnap_enews@qnap.com
URL: http://www.qnap.com/
Source: QNAP Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: QNAP Systems, Inc., tel +886-2-8698-2000, fax +886-2-8698-2270,
qnap_enews@qnap.com
Web site: http://www.qnap.com/
http://www.qnap.com/virtualization.asp
http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=146
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 20 -- QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers, Network Video Recorders (NVR), and Network Multimedia Player (NMP) today announced its 8-bay tower model TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS has been certified as compatible NFS and iSCSI datastore with VMware vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform. TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS can serve as both IP-SAN and NAS, which offers flexibility, ultra-high performance, easy configuration and management, as well as affordable price points that enable SMB and entry-level Enterprise customers to enjoy the advantages of VMware Cloud Computing environments. VMware vSphere is the industry's first cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase responsiveness. Shared network storage is an essential component of a Cloud Computing infrastructure. TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS can be easily integrated into vSphere. It also allows the interoperability between VMware virtual machines and QNAP's high performance certified storage.
"QNAP provides our business customers with high performance and highly reliable networked storage that meets their needs and won't break the budget. The IT administrators of small businesses and workgroups can now have an affordable and powerful alternative for the storage solution in the VMware virtualized environments," said David Tsao, Product Manager of QNAP. TS-859 Pro offers enterprise-level iSCSI features, such as SPC-3 compliant, multiple LUNs per target, MPIO, MC/S, and LUN (logical unit number) masking. It offers up to 16TB storage capacity via 8 hot-swappable SATA hard disks, dual Gigabit LAN ports with fail-over, load-balancing and multi-IP setting capabilities. It also features RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5+hot spare/ 6+hot spare configurations which offer higher redundancy. Meanwhile, the advanced RAID management tool facilitates online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and RAID recovery maximize system up time. "Besides TS-859 Pro, the entire lineup of TS-x59 series Turbo NAS will be certified soon in June this year," Mr. Tsao added.
For more information on the QNAP Turbo NAS lineup of products, including product spec sheets and application information, please visit http://www.qnap.com/virtualization.asp
For more information about TS-859 Pro, please visit: http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=146
About QNAP Systems, Inc.
QNAP Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2004 and is dedicated to bringing world-class NAS storage, professional NVR video surveillance, and network video players to consumer, small/medium business, and entry-level enterprise market segments. QNAP leverages not only hardware design but also a growing core competency in software engineering that is precisely focused on bringing to market products that offer the highest available performance coupled with outstanding reliability, scalability, and ease of installation and use. QNAP is a multi-national company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and subsidiary offices in China and the United States.
Press contact:
QNAP Systems, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-8698-2000
Fax: +886-2-8698-2270
Email: qnap_enews@qnap.com
URL: http://www.qnap.com/
Source: QNAP Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: QNAP Systems, Inc., tel +886-2-8698-2000, fax +886-2-8698-2270,
qnap_enews@qnap.com
Web site: http://www.qnap.com/
http://www.qnap.com/virtualization.asp
http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=146
QVC Expands Mobile-Commerce Portfolio
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 11:35:01 AM
QVC Expands Mobile-Commerce Portfolio
Multimedia Retailer to Launch Apps for Android and BlackBerry, Enhanced QVC iPhone App
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 20 -- It will soon be easier, faster and more accessible to shop "QVC Everywhere." The multimedia retailer announced today its plans to launch apps for Android(TM) and BlackBerry® smartphones, as well as to unveil an enhanced version of its QVC iPhone® App. These services are expected to become available in the coming weeks.
New highlights of the apps for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone include the ability to view customer ratings and reviews and filter search results by category. The Android and iPhone apps will also provide the users of these devices with access to a full 16:9 HD feed of QVC's live broadcast.
"The QVC shopping experience has evolved over the years based on an open, continuous dialogue we've shared with our customers. We're thrilled to provide them with even more options to access our product offerings and to stay engaged with our shopping community - no matter where they are or what they are doing," said Angie Simmons, QVC's executive vice president of multichannel platforms.
With the QVC apps for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone smartphones, users of these devices will also be able to access QVC's signature programming hallmarks, including its Today's Special Value® (an item offered at an exceptionally low price - good for that given day, until 11:59 p.m. (ET), unless it sells out sooner) and One Time Only Value (an item offered at an exceptionally low price, for a limited amount of time).
As part of the company's "QVC Everywhere" initiative, customers can now shop QVC through the live broadcast, Web site (QVC.com) and desktop application, as well as through their mobile devices. For more information about these various platforms, please visit: http://www.qvc.com/qvceverywhere .
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. The Trademark BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. QVC, Inc. is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.
About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than one billion packages in its 23-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
Source: QVC, Inc.
CONTACT: Tara Hunter, QVC, Inc., +1-484-701-8163, Tara.Hunter@QVC.com
Web Site: http://www.qvc.com/
Multimedia Retailer to Launch Apps for Android and BlackBerry, Enhanced QVC iPhone App
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 20 -- It will soon be easier, faster and more accessible to shop "QVC Everywhere." The multimedia retailer announced today its plans to launch apps for Android(TM) and BlackBerry® smartphones, as well as to unveil an enhanced version of its QVC iPhone® App. These services are expected to become available in the coming weeks.
New highlights of the apps for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone include the ability to view customer ratings and reviews and filter search results by category. The Android and iPhone apps will also provide the users of these devices with access to a full 16:9 HD feed of QVC's live broadcast.
"The QVC shopping experience has evolved over the years based on an open, continuous dialogue we've shared with our customers. We're thrilled to provide them with even more options to access our product offerings and to stay engaged with our shopping community - no matter where they are or what they are doing," said Angie Simmons, QVC's executive vice president of multichannel platforms.
With the QVC apps for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone smartphones, users of these devices will also be able to access QVC's signature programming hallmarks, including its Today's Special Value® (an item offered at an exceptionally low price - good for that given day, until 11:59 p.m. (ET), unless it sells out sooner) and One Time Only Value (an item offered at an exceptionally low price, for a limited amount of time).
As part of the company's "QVC Everywhere" initiative, customers can now shop QVC through the live broadcast, Web site (QVC.com) and desktop application, as well as through their mobile devices. For more information about these various platforms, please visit: http://www.qvc.com/qvceverywhere .
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. The Trademark BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. QVC, Inc. is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion Limited.
About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than one billion packages in its 23-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
Source: QVC, Inc.
CONTACT: Tara Hunter, QVC, Inc., +1-484-701-8163, Tara.Hunter@QVC.com
Web Site: http://www.qvc.com/
Tween Social Networking Innovator Everloop and The Mad Science Group(R) to Launch the World's First Science Social Network for Kids
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Tween Social Networking Innovator Everloop and The Mad Science Group(R) to Launch the World's First Science Social Network for Kids
Company partners with the world's largest kids science brand to create a one-of-a-kind experience integrating online collaboration, science, and fun!
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 -- Everloop, a new tween-centric social networking company announced today a joint venture with the world's largest kids science brand The Mad Science Group®, to launch one of the world's first science social network for kids called The Mad Science Kids Club (http://www.madsciencekidsclub.com).
Everloop is the only company to offer a fully compliant Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) social networking solution for brands and organizations who want to extend the social media benefits to their customers. Everloop makes it easy to create a fully branded social networking experience on par with major social networking leaders.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to offer our customers a true one-of-a-kind Mad Science social media experience," said Kathy Muloin, President of The Mad Science Group®. "By working with Everloop, we're able to leverage their unique COPPA-compliant private-label platform allowing us to get to market quickly and cost-effectively. But the most important thing to note is that the Everloop technology creates a truly innovative and engaging social media experience for kids and tweens."
The Mad Science Kids Club will offer its members a rich array of social media with features including real-time communications: Instant Messaging (IM); email; Short Message Service (SMS); Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a Skype(TM) like application for kids; a friend stream where kids can share their favorite content including videos, music, and photos with their friends; a robust game arcade, uniquely customized widgets, and more.
In addition, The Mad Science Kids Club will offer unique science-based applications including:
Lab Rat: A panel of experts answers kids science questions
Science Zone: Offers kids and parents fun, do-at-home science experiments
Brain Busters: Brain teasers, puzzles, and optical illusions
Around the Word: An online kids book club
Through the Everloop private label solution, The Mad Science Kids Club will provide an unprecedented level of privacy protection and community moderation. All members joining the network will be required to have parental authorization and consent. Parents will have access to a patent-pending privacy panel where they can set security features as well as receive reports related to their child's community activities. Finally, the community offers best in-class moderation technology including IM chat-filtering, content analysis designed to find and block unsavory content, and best relationship modeling which allows community moderators to pinpoint potential behavioral issues including predatory grooming and bullying.
"Social networking is one of the most powerful mediums to foster human interaction, communications, and collaboration," said Hilary DeCesare CEO for Everloop. "Given that our kids and tweens are now totally obsessed with social media, it makes for an ideal medium to engage, inspire, and build community around compelling brands associated to learning, science, and discovery such as The Mad Science Group®."
Starting with an invite only beta, The Mad Science Kids Club will launch in the third quarter of this year.
About Everloop
Everloop is a new class of social networking platform that brings the best in online privacy protection, content sharing, collaboration, and virtual economy to tweens worldwide. Everloop offers real-time communication tools to subscribing members including a profile like FriendFeed®, IM, group chat, SMS, and VoIP. Everloop's rich customization tools allow any members to easily customize their profile theme background using patent-pending, drag-and-drop sticker widgets, plus more. In addition, Everloop provides state-of-the-art parental control to keep parents informed of their child's online activities via web alerts, SMS, and email. Everloop is the winner of the prestigious 2010 DEMOgod(TM) award for social media.
About The Mad Science Group®
Mad Science® is the world's leading science enrichment provider sparking the imagination and curiosity of children around the world. With live performances in schools, camps, homes, theme parks, and performing arts centers, The Mad Science Group® has developed over 200 hours of original content, with thousands of unique interactive experiences! The company delivers its brand of fun science through an extensive network of 200+ franchise locations in 29 countries; two award-winning children's science-based magazines, KNOW and Yes Mag; and through its own award-winning, large-venue touring production unit, Mad Science Productions®. This year, the company will conduct 250,000 live presentations in 13,000 public and private schools in North America, reaching over 7 million families. For more information, visit http://www.madscience.org.
Jill Calcaterra. (310) 471-0197. jcalcaterra@roadrunner.com
Source: Everloop
CONTACT: Jill Calcaterra, +1-310-471-0197, jcalcaterra@roadrunner.com,
for Everloop
Web Site: http://www.madsciencekidsclub.com/
Company partners with the world's largest kids science brand to create a one-of-a-kind experience integrating online collaboration, science, and fun!
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 -- Everloop, a new tween-centric social networking company announced today a joint venture with the world's largest kids science brand The Mad Science Group®, to launch one of the world's first science social network for kids called The Mad Science Kids Club (http://www.madsciencekidsclub.com).
Everloop is the only company to offer a fully compliant Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) social networking solution for brands and organizations who want to extend the social media benefits to their customers. Everloop makes it easy to create a fully branded social networking experience on par with major social networking leaders.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to offer our customers a true one-of-a-kind Mad Science social media experience," said Kathy Muloin, President of The Mad Science Group®. "By working with Everloop, we're able to leverage their unique COPPA-compliant private-label platform allowing us to get to market quickly and cost-effectively. But the most important thing to note is that the Everloop technology creates a truly innovative and engaging social media experience for kids and tweens."
The Mad Science Kids Club will offer its members a rich array of social media with features including real-time communications: Instant Messaging (IM); email; Short Message Service (SMS); Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a Skype(TM) like application for kids; a friend stream where kids can share their favorite content including videos, music, and photos with their friends; a robust game arcade, uniquely customized widgets, and more.
In addition, The Mad Science Kids Club will offer unique science-based applications including:
Lab Rat: A panel of experts answers kids science questions
Science Zone: Offers kids and parents fun, do-at-home science experiments
Brain Busters: Brain teasers, puzzles, and optical illusions
Around the Word: An online kids book club
Through the Everloop private label solution, The Mad Science Kids Club will provide an unprecedented level of privacy protection and community moderation. All members joining the network will be required to have parental authorization and consent. Parents will have access to a patent-pending privacy panel where they can set security features as well as receive reports related to their child's community activities. Finally, the community offers best in-class moderation technology including IM chat-filtering, content analysis designed to find and block unsavory content, and best relationship modeling which allows community moderators to pinpoint potential behavioral issues including predatory grooming and bullying.
"Social networking is one of the most powerful mediums to foster human interaction, communications, and collaboration," said Hilary DeCesare CEO for Everloop. "Given that our kids and tweens are now totally obsessed with social media, it makes for an ideal medium to engage, inspire, and build community around compelling brands associated to learning, science, and discovery such as The Mad Science Group®."
Starting with an invite only beta, The Mad Science Kids Club will launch in the third quarter of this year.
About Everloop
Everloop is a new class of social networking platform that brings the best in online privacy protection, content sharing, collaboration, and virtual economy to tweens worldwide. Everloop offers real-time communication tools to subscribing members including a profile like FriendFeed®, IM, group chat, SMS, and VoIP. Everloop's rich customization tools allow any members to easily customize their profile theme background using patent-pending, drag-and-drop sticker widgets, plus more. In addition, Everloop provides state-of-the-art parental control to keep parents informed of their child's online activities via web alerts, SMS, and email. Everloop is the winner of the prestigious 2010 DEMOgod(TM) award for social media.
About The Mad Science Group®
Mad Science® is the world's leading science enrichment provider sparking the imagination and curiosity of children around the world. With live performances in schools, camps, homes, theme parks, and performing arts centers, The Mad Science Group® has developed over 200 hours of original content, with thousands of unique interactive experiences! The company delivers its brand of fun science through an extensive network of 200+ franchise locations in 29 countries; two award-winning children's science-based magazines, KNOW and Yes Mag; and through its own award-winning, large-venue touring production unit, Mad Science Productions®. This year, the company will conduct 250,000 live presentations in 13,000 public and private schools in North America, reaching over 7 million families. For more information, visit http://www.madscience.org.
Jill Calcaterra. (310) 471-0197. jcalcaterra@roadrunner.com
Source: Everloop
CONTACT: Jill Calcaterra, +1-310-471-0197, jcalcaterra@roadrunner.com,
for Everloop
Web Site: http://www.madsciencekidsclub.com/
Microsoft Delivers Release Candidate of Windows Server AppFabric, Beta Release of BizTalk Server 2010
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 10:35:01 AM
Microsoft Delivers Release Candidate of Windows Server AppFabric, Beta Release of BizTalk Server 2010
New technologies bring benefits of the cloud to IT environments today.
REDMOND, Wash.. May 20 --During its Application Infrastructure Virtual Launch Event, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled the Windows Server AppFabric Release Candidate and announced that final availability will follow in June. The launch event can be viewed at http://www.appinfrastructure.com/. The company also made available the first public beta for BizTalk Server 2010, which supports Windows Server AppFabric and is scheduled to release to manufacturing in the third quarter of 2010.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
"The role of application infrastructure has become a mission-critical function in all types of businesses today, which creates demand for high-performing, connected systems and applications," said Abhay Parasnis, general manager, Business Platform Division at Microsoft. "With Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server 2010, customers can use their existing skills to improve the scalability, connectivity, and performance of applications running on their current IT assets."
To keep pace with rapidly changing business demands, IT must reduce the development time and increase the flexibility and availability of applications. However, the custom infrastructure often required to achieve these benefits is also complex, time-consuming and expensive; it requires developers to rewrite portions of the application when the infrastructure or scale requirements change. With Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server, development, deployment and management are simplified, increasing efficiency and flexibility to support business needs as they happen.
Windows Server AppFabric provides improved speed, elastic scale and high availability for Web applications through new, distributed caching capabilities. It also provides tools to simplify the development and management of composite applications built using Windows Communication Foundation and Windows Workflow Foundation. Windows Server AppFabric will be available to customers with licenses for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Standard and Enterprise editions) at no additional cost.
With support for the latest Microsoft platform releases, BizTalk Server 2010 works with Windows Server AppFabric to enable developers to more rapidly build composite applications that connect to disparate line-of-business systems through BizTalk Adapters and BizTalk Transformations from within .NET development environments. This release also delivers simplified trading partner management tools, an enhanced BizTalk mapper that simplifies complex transactions, and a unified dashboard for backup and restore functions.
Organizations are already achieving early success with Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server 2010. "Our customers are in need of technologies that address their expensive, disparate systems and disconnected applications, which can lead to missed business opportunities to identify trends, service customers and plan for the future," said Philippe Lacroix, chief technology officer of Expertime, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. "With Windows Server AppFabric, BizTalk Server, and the .NET Framework, we've seen customers achieve tangible, immediate improvements, including up to a 70 percent reduction in IT costs and significantly increased connectivity."
Product Information and Availability
More information about the launch event and related products is available:
-- To visit the Application Infrastructure Virtual Launch Event:
http://www.appinfrastructure.com/
-- To download or get more information about Windows Server AppFabric:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/appfabric
-- To download the beta or get more information about BizTalk Server
2010: http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk
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/
New technologies bring benefits of the cloud to IT environments today.
REDMOND, Wash.. May 20 --During its Application Infrastructure Virtual Launch Event, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled the Windows Server AppFabric Release Candidate and announced that final availability will follow in June. The launch event can be viewed at http://www.appinfrastructure.com/. The company also made available the first public beta for BizTalk Server 2010, which supports Windows Server AppFabric and is scheduled to release to manufacturing in the third quarter of 2010.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
"The role of application infrastructure has become a mission-critical function in all types of businesses today, which creates demand for high-performing, connected systems and applications," said Abhay Parasnis, general manager, Business Platform Division at Microsoft. "With Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server 2010, customers can use their existing skills to improve the scalability, connectivity, and performance of applications running on their current IT assets."
To keep pace with rapidly changing business demands, IT must reduce the development time and increase the flexibility and availability of applications. However, the custom infrastructure often required to achieve these benefits is also complex, time-consuming and expensive; it requires developers to rewrite portions of the application when the infrastructure or scale requirements change. With Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server, development, deployment and management are simplified, increasing efficiency and flexibility to support business needs as they happen.
Windows Server AppFabric provides improved speed, elastic scale and high availability for Web applications through new, distributed caching capabilities. It also provides tools to simplify the development and management of composite applications built using Windows Communication Foundation and Windows Workflow Foundation. Windows Server AppFabric will be available to customers with licenses for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Standard and Enterprise editions) at no additional cost.
With support for the latest Microsoft platform releases, BizTalk Server 2010 works with Windows Server AppFabric to enable developers to more rapidly build composite applications that connect to disparate line-of-business systems through BizTalk Adapters and BizTalk Transformations from within .NET development environments. This release also delivers simplified trading partner management tools, an enhanced BizTalk mapper that simplifies complex transactions, and a unified dashboard for backup and restore functions.
Organizations are already achieving early success with Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server 2010. "Our customers are in need of technologies that address their expensive, disparate systems and disconnected applications, which can lead to missed business opportunities to identify trends, service customers and plan for the future," said Philippe Lacroix, chief technology officer of Expertime, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. "With Windows Server AppFabric, BizTalk Server, and the .NET Framework, we've seen customers achieve tangible, immediate improvements, including up to a 70 percent reduction in IT costs and significantly increased connectivity."
Product Information and Availability
More information about the launch event and related products is available:
-- To visit the Application Infrastructure Virtual Launch Event:
http://www.appinfrastructure.com/
-- To download or get more information about Windows Server AppFabric:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/appfabric
-- To download the beta or get more information about BizTalk Server
2010: http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk
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/
HyperOffice Releases New Version of Cloud-Computing Collaboration Software Suite for SMBs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
HyperOffice Releases New Version of Cloud-Computing Collaboration Software Suite for SMBs
Small businesses use award-winning cloud-computing apps and services to run and grow
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 20 -- HyperOffice today made the new version of its award-winning, cloud-computing messaging and collaboration suite widely available to small and medium-sized businesses.
This ends a successful beta program that spanned six months, thousands of users, and continuous enhancements - including innovations guided by a customer-driven Product Development Committee that refined the user-interface as HyperOffice reinvented the entire suite.
The software-as-a-services suite makes it easy for company owners, employees, customers, and partners to run and grow a business by working together, planning projects, sharing documents, scheduling meetings, and more.
Beta testers applauded the upgrade:
"We collaborated with sticks and clubs before HyperOffice. Now we maintain a shared calendar for major tenant and building activities - evictions, move-ins, unit turns. It replaces Microsoft Outlook. It centralizes and secures data online, and there are multiple methods of remote access," said Anthony Girard, owner and broker at Arlington Properties, a multi-family property management company with 200 units and five employees in Colorado.
"We use shared contacts, shared documents, and wiki. We're planning to move our business email, calendaring and tasks from Intermedia. We will be using HyperSynch with our Blackberries after we move our email, calendaring, and tasks. SharePoint didn't work for us. Google Apps didn't work for us. The biggest issue was we could not drag documents into a shared drive. We need to share information quickly," said Craig Asher, principal of Vital Financial LLC, which operates offices in several US states, with five principals investing in and improving the operations of small to medium-sized B2B software companies.
"It's the online calendar that got us sold on HyperOffice to begin with. We are now starting to share documents online. We are also bringing in some customers, to also share documents. I was searching for a shared calendar package that did not require us to have a dedicated server. And, instead of keeping forms in a mishmash of flash drives, they are now organized in HyperDrive [online file storage for HyperOffice], where any of us can access them," said William Babers, director of marketing and a testing technician at Powerline Testing LLC in New Mexico, which tests and inspects trucks used in the maintenance and construction of power lines.
"I was looking for a solution for sharing work digitally without servers and all other extra costs. We have one office, but our team works from five different locations, and with partners. Teams work a lot from home or en route. Everyone uses HyperOffice, and the new version is more user friendly," said Joost Kester Jacobs, owner of LETO concepts B.V., a business consultancy in the Netherlands.
"We have 30 employees and affiliates located in Abu Dhabi, Manama, Dammam, Milan, London and Istanbul. We access HyperOffice from everywhere," said Mohamed Almandeel, managing partner of Mandeel Associates for Management Consultancy LLC, a business development advisory.
"This new version delivers more value at no change in cost. Tabs open multiple email messages - unlike other business email tools. It integrates calendars, contacts and documents. We drag-and-drop to easily build project and customer portals in minutes. There are color-coded calendars, and project management tools. These seem like little things, but they add up to advances in the new HyperOffice," said Amy Harrick, publisher and editor-in-chief of Ceremony Magazine, which produces annual wedding publications in Southern California.
See an interview of Kerry Elam, managing director of HR and Operations at Actualize Consulting in Virginia: http://www.hyperoffice.com/clients/
HyperOffice integrates a range of software-as-a-service business applications over the Internet - shared calendars and contacts, business email, document collaboration, project management, web conferencing, databases and web forms; forums, polls and wikis; project and task portals, Intranets and Extranets; user rights, versioning, commenting, backup, and more.
For users ready to migrate online from Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Exchange and other conventional, expensive desktop and server email products, HyperOffice provides free support by email and phone, webinars and an array of free, online and custom training options.
Hosted online, HyperOffice delivers to smaller and medium-sized businesses with 5 to 250 employees the power and productivity of enterprise collaboration software - for a low monthly subscription fee of about $7 per month, per user, secure, and hassle free.
To see a video demo of HyperOffice: http://tinyurl.com/y9u9thj
To try the new version, setup a free trial at http://www.hyperoffice.com/new
To request a demo for editorial evaluation and potential review, contact: Steve Leon, sl@technopolis.com, 512-288-0950.
Visit the online press kit: http://www.hyperoffice.com/presskit/
HyperOffice contact:
Shahab Kaviani
HyperOffice Inc.
http://www.hyperoffice.com/press@hyperoffice.com
+301.255.0018
Press Release Contact Information:
Steve Leon
Press Relations
Technopolis(R) Communications Inc.
512 288 0950
sl@technopolis.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com/.
Source: HyperOffice Inc.
CONTACT: HyperOffice contact: Shahab Kaviani, HyperOffice Inc.,
+1-301-255-0018, press@hyperoffice.com; Press Release Contact Information:
Steve Leon, Press Relations, Technopolis® Communications Inc.,
+1-512-288-0950, sl@technopolis.com
Web Site: http://www.hyperoffice.com/
Small businesses use award-winning cloud-computing apps and services to run and grow
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 20 -- HyperOffice today made the new version of its award-winning, cloud-computing messaging and collaboration suite widely available to small and medium-sized businesses.
This ends a successful beta program that spanned six months, thousands of users, and continuous enhancements - including innovations guided by a customer-driven Product Development Committee that refined the user-interface as HyperOffice reinvented the entire suite.
The software-as-a-services suite makes it easy for company owners, employees, customers, and partners to run and grow a business by working together, planning projects, sharing documents, scheduling meetings, and more.
Beta testers applauded the upgrade:
"We collaborated with sticks and clubs before HyperOffice. Now we maintain a shared calendar for major tenant and building activities - evictions, move-ins, unit turns. It replaces Microsoft Outlook. It centralizes and secures data online, and there are multiple methods of remote access," said Anthony Girard, owner and broker at Arlington Properties, a multi-family property management company with 200 units and five employees in Colorado.
"We use shared contacts, shared documents, and wiki. We're planning to move our business email, calendaring and tasks from Intermedia. We will be using HyperSynch with our Blackberries after we move our email, calendaring, and tasks. SharePoint didn't work for us. Google Apps didn't work for us. The biggest issue was we could not drag documents into a shared drive. We need to share information quickly," said Craig Asher, principal of Vital Financial LLC, which operates offices in several US states, with five principals investing in and improving the operations of small to medium-sized B2B software companies.
"It's the online calendar that got us sold on HyperOffice to begin with. We are now starting to share documents online. We are also bringing in some customers, to also share documents. I was searching for a shared calendar package that did not require us to have a dedicated server. And, instead of keeping forms in a mishmash of flash drives, they are now organized in HyperDrive [online file storage for HyperOffice], where any of us can access them," said William Babers, director of marketing and a testing technician at Powerline Testing LLC in New Mexico, which tests and inspects trucks used in the maintenance and construction of power lines.
"I was looking for a solution for sharing work digitally without servers and all other extra costs. We have one office, but our team works from five different locations, and with partners. Teams work a lot from home or en route. Everyone uses HyperOffice, and the new version is more user friendly," said Joost Kester Jacobs, owner of LETO concepts B.V., a business consultancy in the Netherlands.
"We have 30 employees and affiliates located in Abu Dhabi, Manama, Dammam, Milan, London and Istanbul. We access HyperOffice from everywhere," said Mohamed Almandeel, managing partner of Mandeel Associates for Management Consultancy LLC, a business development advisory.
"This new version delivers more value at no change in cost. Tabs open multiple email messages - unlike other business email tools. It integrates calendars, contacts and documents. We drag-and-drop to easily build project and customer portals in minutes. There are color-coded calendars, and project management tools. These seem like little things, but they add up to advances in the new HyperOffice," said Amy Harrick, publisher and editor-in-chief of Ceremony Magazine, which produces annual wedding publications in Southern California.
See an interview of Kerry Elam, managing director of HR and Operations at Actualize Consulting in Virginia: http://www.hyperoffice.com/clients/
HyperOffice integrates a range of software-as-a-service business applications over the Internet - shared calendars and contacts, business email, document collaboration, project management, web conferencing, databases and web forms; forums, polls and wikis; project and task portals, Intranets and Extranets; user rights, versioning, commenting, backup, and more.
For users ready to migrate online from Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Exchange and other conventional, expensive desktop and server email products, HyperOffice provides free support by email and phone, webinars and an array of free, online and custom training options.
Hosted online, HyperOffice delivers to smaller and medium-sized businesses with 5 to 250 employees the power and productivity of enterprise collaboration software - for a low monthly subscription fee of about $7 per month, per user, secure, and hassle free.
To see a video demo of HyperOffice: http://tinyurl.com/y9u9thj
To try the new version, setup a free trial at http://www.hyperoffice.com/new
To request a demo for editorial evaluation and potential review, contact: Steve Leon, sl@technopolis.com, 512-288-0950.
Visit the online press kit: http://www.hyperoffice.com/presskit/
HyperOffice contact:
Shahab Kaviani
HyperOffice Inc.
http://www.hyperoffice.com/press@hyperoffice.com
+301.255.0018
Press Release Contact Information:
Steve Leon
Press Relations
Technopolis(R) Communications Inc.
512 288 0950
sl@technopolis.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com/.
Source: HyperOffice Inc.
CONTACT: HyperOffice contact: Shahab Kaviani, HyperOffice Inc.,
+1-301-255-0018, press@hyperoffice.com; Press Release Contact Information:
Steve Leon, Press Relations, Technopolis® Communications Inc.,
+1-512-288-0950, sl@technopolis.com
Web Site: http://www.hyperoffice.com/
Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better in Stark County, Ohio
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better in Stark County, Ohio
Integration of Verizon Wireless' and Alltel's Networks Delivers Increased Wireless Voice and Data Coverage to the Area
CANTON, Ohio, May 20 -- Verizon Wireless today announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel in Stark County to provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.
Verizon Wireless' voice and high-speed 3G data network combined with that of Alltel creates the largest wireless network footprint in the United States. The integration in this area enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones on the nation's most reliable wireless network.
Coverage areas directly affected by the network integration include Alliance, Atwood Lake, Canton, Cairo, Harrisburg, Navarre, North Canton, Paris, Robertsville and Waynesburg.
"The addition of Alltel's network to the Verizon Wireless network provides our customers with unmatched coverage in the area," said Mark Frazier, president -- Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Now our high-speed 3G broadband wireless network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and network reliability is the No. 1 reason customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. We are committed to continuing to perfect our network so that our customers in Ohio know they can depend on us every time they use their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has been preparing to integrate Alltel's network since completing its purchase of the company last year. Alltel's 3G data network has been upgraded to the latest revision of wireless broadband technology to enable faster delivery of data applications, including email and browsing the Internet.
Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider in the United States. The company has spent more than $59 billion since it was formed -- $5.7 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. During the first quarter of this year, the company invested nearly $62 million in its Ohio network.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/merrila; Laura
Kaster, for Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222, ext. 26,
lkaster@wordsworthweb.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/lokaster85
Integration of Verizon Wireless' and Alltel's Networks Delivers Increased Wireless Voice and Data Coverage to the Area
CANTON, Ohio, May 20 -- Verizon Wireless today announced it has completed the integration of its network with that of Alltel in Stark County to provide customers with clearer reception, fewer dropped calls and more coverage, including stronger in-building coverage.
Verizon Wireless' voice and high-speed 3G data network combined with that of Alltel creates the largest wireless network footprint in the United States. The integration in this area enables more customers to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones on the nation's most reliable wireless network.
Coverage areas directly affected by the network integration include Alliance, Atwood Lake, Canton, Cairo, Harrisburg, Navarre, North Canton, Paris, Robertsville and Waynesburg.
"The addition of Alltel's network to the Verizon Wireless network provides our customers with unmatched coverage in the area," said Mark Frazier, president -- Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "Now our high-speed 3G broadband wireless network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and network reliability is the No. 1 reason customers choose and stay with Verizon Wireless. We are committed to continuing to perfect our network so that our customers in Ohio know they can depend on us every time they use their wireless devices."
Verizon Wireless has been preparing to integrate Alltel's network since completing its purchase of the company last year. Alltel's 3G data network has been upgraded to the latest revision of wireless broadband technology to enable faster delivery of data applications, including email and browsing the Internet.
Verizon Wireless invests more in its network than any other wireless service provider in the United States. The company has spent more than $59 billion since it was formed -- $5.7 billion on average every year -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. During the first quarter of this year, the company invested nearly $62 million in its Ohio network.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/merrila; Laura
Kaster, for Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222, ext. 26,
lkaster@wordsworthweb.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/lokaster85