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May 17, 2010
See if Anyone's Searching for That Special Someone in Your Life
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 4:14:01 PM
See if Anyone's Searching for That Special Someone in Your Life
Use reverse people search to check out search activity against your significant other
LOS ANGELES, May 17 -- Social media has put ex-lovers, former friends and old classmates back in contact, but is all this "reaching out" and "getting in touch" purely platonic? MyLife(TM), the Web's best single source for people search, can help curious people everywhere figure that out.
By using the company's free reverse people search, husbands, wives and significant others can delve into who's looking up their spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend - and find out exactly who is lurking in the background of their partner's life.
"Finding people using reverse search has been a popular way to reconnect with old friends, but some of those 'old friends' may be much more. By using MyLife, spouses can spy on those who may be spying on their own partners," says Jeff Tinsley, CEO and Founder of MyLife.
With MyLife's reverse people search, users get up-to-date information from more than 100 social networks and public records resources. The service is free and returns results in seconds - not days - making it one of the fastest, easiest ways to spy on your spouse.
In addition to using reverse people search as the ultimate spy tool, visitors to MyLife can also see who's searching for them and monitor their own Web profiles. For more information about MyLife, the company's people search tools and new ways to connect with important people from your past, visit http://www.mylife.com/reverse-people-search.
About MyLife
With its proprietary people search technology and access to hundreds of millions of profiles from across the Web, MyLife.com is the single best source for finding anyone and following updates for both personal and professional contacts, wherever they go. MyLife has more than 50 million members and is growing at a rate of more than 1.5 million new members per month. The new company was founded by entrepreneur Jeffrey Tinsley, former CEO of GreatDomains.com and Reunion.com. To build on and expand its proven revenue generating model, MyLife has received $25 million in funding from Oak Investment Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.MyLife.com.
Contact
Lauren Brant
lbrant@groupsjr.com
646-495-9720
Source: MyLife
CONTACT: Lauren Brant, +1-646-495-9720, lbrant@groupsjr.com
Web Site: http://www.mylife.com/
Use reverse people search to check out search activity against your significant other
LOS ANGELES, May 17 -- Social media has put ex-lovers, former friends and old classmates back in contact, but is all this "reaching out" and "getting in touch" purely platonic? MyLife(TM), the Web's best single source for people search, can help curious people everywhere figure that out.
By using the company's free reverse people search, husbands, wives and significant others can delve into who's looking up their spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend - and find out exactly who is lurking in the background of their partner's life.
"Finding people using reverse search has been a popular way to reconnect with old friends, but some of those 'old friends' may be much more. By using MyLife, spouses can spy on those who may be spying on their own partners," says Jeff Tinsley, CEO and Founder of MyLife.
With MyLife's reverse people search, users get up-to-date information from more than 100 social networks and public records resources. The service is free and returns results in seconds - not days - making it one of the fastest, easiest ways to spy on your spouse.
In addition to using reverse people search as the ultimate spy tool, visitors to MyLife can also see who's searching for them and monitor their own Web profiles. For more information about MyLife, the company's people search tools and new ways to connect with important people from your past, visit http://www.mylife.com/reverse-people-search.
About MyLife
With its proprietary people search technology and access to hundreds of millions of profiles from across the Web, MyLife.com is the single best source for finding anyone and following updates for both personal and professional contacts, wherever they go. MyLife has more than 50 million members and is growing at a rate of more than 1.5 million new members per month. The new company was founded by entrepreneur Jeffrey Tinsley, former CEO of GreatDomains.com and Reunion.com. To build on and expand its proven revenue generating model, MyLife has received $25 million in funding from Oak Investment Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.MyLife.com.
Contact
Lauren Brant
lbrant@groupsjr.com
646-495-9720
Source: MyLife
CONTACT: Lauren Brant, +1-646-495-9720, lbrant@groupsjr.com
Web Site: http://www.mylife.com/
New CapMove.com Online Moving Insurance Program Launched
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 3:07:01 PM
New CapMove.com Online Moving Insurance Program Launched
NEW YORK, May 17 -- XN Financial Services Inc. has announced a strategic alliance with Capacity Coverage of New Jersey, Inc. to introduce the Online Moving and Storage Insurance program CapMove.com. The new moving insurance program combines Capacity's expertise in the moving and storage industry with XN Financial's® online state-of-the-art technology.
The CapMove.com Online Moving and Storage Insurance programs streamlines the process of getting moving insurance for consumers' property during a move or while it is in a storage facility. The CapMove.com website is user friendly and gives consumers full control of a secure online purchasing experience.
"The new CapMove.com program provides a turnkey solution, provides coverage worldwide, and provides a simple yet efficient moving and storage insurance program for domestic and international household transfers," said XN Financial® President and CEO, Daniel Anber. "We are delighted that by launching CapMove.com we will deliver optimized moving and storage solutions more efficiently when people who are relocating need it most."
"Getting comprehensive, affordable moving coverage has always been an expensive challenge, and it is even more difficult in this economy," said Capacity's moving and storage insurance specialist Lou Hefter. "In addition to the competitive premiums, the online technology for CapMove.com provides a simple application and purchase process. Since our program is global, we can provide you with protection if you are moving around the block or around the world."
Hefter suggests these moving insurance tips to consumers:
Many consumers believe that their homeowner's insurance covers their move, but it often does not. It is very important that you check with your homeowner's carrier. The CapMove.com Moving and Storage Insurance Program is designed to provide coverage from the time the movers arrive at the home you are moving from until they get you to your final destination.
Many moving insurance companies provide coverage that may not equal your replacement costs. CapMove.com provides coverage for 100% of the declared value of your property. Deductibles also vary - the CapMove.com program offers deductibles from $0 to $1,500 depending on your preferences and budget.
In addition, most moving insurance companies only work with a limited group of movers. The CapMove.com program allows consumers to purchase coverage regardless of what moving company they decide to use.
If you leave your home vacant, your homeowner's policy may no longer provide property or liability coverage. The CapMove.com Vacant Homeowners Insurance program provides insurance coverage for vacant dwellings located anywhere in the world.
If you are moving around the world and need to purchase Belongings and Liability insurance in a foreign country, CapMove.com is available anywhere in the world, and provides gap free property and liability insurance coverage during your stay abroad, whether that is temporary or permanent.
XN Financial® (http://www.xn.com) is a leading provider of insurance and financial products. Capacity Coverage (http://www.capcoverage.com) is ranked the 48th largest insurance broker in the US.
Source: XN Financial Services Inc.
CONTACT: Carl Gerson, Capacity Coverage, +1-201-661-2000,
cgerson@capcoverage.com
Web Site: http://www.xn.com/
NEW YORK, May 17 -- XN Financial Services Inc. has announced a strategic alliance with Capacity Coverage of New Jersey, Inc. to introduce the Online Moving and Storage Insurance program CapMove.com. The new moving insurance program combines Capacity's expertise in the moving and storage industry with XN Financial's® online state-of-the-art technology.
The CapMove.com Online Moving and Storage Insurance programs streamlines the process of getting moving insurance for consumers' property during a move or while it is in a storage facility. The CapMove.com website is user friendly and gives consumers full control of a secure online purchasing experience.
"The new CapMove.com program provides a turnkey solution, provides coverage worldwide, and provides a simple yet efficient moving and storage insurance program for domestic and international household transfers," said XN Financial® President and CEO, Daniel Anber. "We are delighted that by launching CapMove.com we will deliver optimized moving and storage solutions more efficiently when people who are relocating need it most."
"Getting comprehensive, affordable moving coverage has always been an expensive challenge, and it is even more difficult in this economy," said Capacity's moving and storage insurance specialist Lou Hefter. "In addition to the competitive premiums, the online technology for CapMove.com provides a simple application and purchase process. Since our program is global, we can provide you with protection if you are moving around the block or around the world."
Hefter suggests these moving insurance tips to consumers:
Many consumers believe that their homeowner's insurance covers their move, but it often does not. It is very important that you check with your homeowner's carrier. The CapMove.com Moving and Storage Insurance Program is designed to provide coverage from the time the movers arrive at the home you are moving from until they get you to your final destination.
Many moving insurance companies provide coverage that may not equal your replacement costs. CapMove.com provides coverage for 100% of the declared value of your property. Deductibles also vary - the CapMove.com program offers deductibles from $0 to $1,500 depending on your preferences and budget.
In addition, most moving insurance companies only work with a limited group of movers. The CapMove.com program allows consumers to purchase coverage regardless of what moving company they decide to use.
If you leave your home vacant, your homeowner's policy may no longer provide property or liability coverage. The CapMove.com Vacant Homeowners Insurance program provides insurance coverage for vacant dwellings located anywhere in the world.
If you are moving around the world and need to purchase Belongings and Liability insurance in a foreign country, CapMove.com is available anywhere in the world, and provides gap free property and liability insurance coverage during your stay abroad, whether that is temporary or permanent.
XN Financial® (http://www.xn.com) is a leading provider of insurance and financial products. Capacity Coverage (http://www.capcoverage.com) is ranked the 48th largest insurance broker in the US.
Source: XN Financial Services Inc.
CONTACT: Carl Gerson, Capacity Coverage, +1-201-661-2000,
cgerson@capcoverage.com
Web Site: http://www.xn.com/
Easynews.com Announces 600 Days Binary Retention, New Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 3:07:01 PM
Easynews.com Announces 600 Days Binary Retention, New Website
PHOENIX, May 17 -- Easynews.com, the world's leading browser-based Usenet newsgroup provider, announces 600 days of binary NNTP retention with the launch of its brand new website at http://www.easynews.com/.
As part of its continued commitment to improve service quality and value for its subscribers, Easynews has increased binary retention for all Easynews NNTP users to a full 600 days, with over 2 years of text retention, at no additional cost to Easynews customers.
The new Easynews site provides visitors with an easy to use, clean layout that features more comprehensive, streamlined content and FAQs as well as improved navigation for both current members and those looking to try Easynews' free trial.
The centerpiece of the new website is the ability to demo the Easynews application with a preview search as well as highlighting the ability for users to access over 100,000 Usenet newsgroups from work, home or any other place a browser can be used. Visitors are also able to review the features of Easynews such as our proprietary Easyboost Web Accelerator, rollover gigs, web-based Usenet browsing, pre-assembled multi-part binaries and automatically PAR'ed and uncompressed archives. In addition, all Easynews visitors can review subscriber feedback in real-time surveys and testimonials.
In the coming months, more enhancements will expand the Easynews user experience. Look forward to app-free support for mobile devices such as the iPad, even longer binary retention over the current 600 days for NNTP and usability improvements to the Easynews browser application.
About Easynews.com
Easynews is the most versatile Usenet provider in the world, offering a unique, intuitive and proprietary browser-based interface that eliminates the necessity of any third-party newsreader client. Subscribers are able to search, preview and download files directly from their favorite web browser from any location in the world. With over 15 years of service, Easynews continues to provide premium and all-inclusive Usenet access to netizens worldwide.
For more information regarding Easynews or the Easynews service, please visit http://www.Easynews.com. Support is also available 24x7 at support@easynews.com.
Source: Easynews
CONTACT: Brian Weiss, +1-407-215-2461
Web Site: http://www.easynews.com/
PHOENIX, May 17 -- Easynews.com, the world's leading browser-based Usenet newsgroup provider, announces 600 days of binary NNTP retention with the launch of its brand new website at http://www.easynews.com/.
As part of its continued commitment to improve service quality and value for its subscribers, Easynews has increased binary retention for all Easynews NNTP users to a full 600 days, with over 2 years of text retention, at no additional cost to Easynews customers.
The new Easynews site provides visitors with an easy to use, clean layout that features more comprehensive, streamlined content and FAQs as well as improved navigation for both current members and those looking to try Easynews' free trial.
The centerpiece of the new website is the ability to demo the Easynews application with a preview search as well as highlighting the ability for users to access over 100,000 Usenet newsgroups from work, home or any other place a browser can be used. Visitors are also able to review the features of Easynews such as our proprietary Easyboost Web Accelerator, rollover gigs, web-based Usenet browsing, pre-assembled multi-part binaries and automatically PAR'ed and uncompressed archives. In addition, all Easynews visitors can review subscriber feedback in real-time surveys and testimonials.
In the coming months, more enhancements will expand the Easynews user experience. Look forward to app-free support for mobile devices such as the iPad, even longer binary retention over the current 600 days for NNTP and usability improvements to the Easynews browser application.
About Easynews.com
Easynews is the most versatile Usenet provider in the world, offering a unique, intuitive and proprietary browser-based interface that eliminates the necessity of any third-party newsreader client. Subscribers are able to search, preview and download files directly from their favorite web browser from any location in the world. With over 15 years of service, Easynews continues to provide premium and all-inclusive Usenet access to netizens worldwide.
For more information regarding Easynews or the Easynews service, please visit http://www.Easynews.com. Support is also available 24x7 at support@easynews.com.
Source: Easynews
CONTACT: Brian Weiss, +1-407-215-2461
Web Site: http://www.easynews.com/
Panasonic Announces Bundling of Two Blu-ray 3D Titles With Purchase of a Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TV
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 2:56:01 PM
Panasonic Announces Bundling of Two Blu-ray 3D Titles With Purchase of a Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TV
Fox's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Universal's Coraline on Blu-ray 3D Available with Purchase of Select Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TVs
SECAUCUS, N.J., May 17 -- Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology, announced today 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 its critically-acclaimed and award winning VIERA Full HD 3D TVs.
Consumers who purchase a Panasonic VIERA VT25 Full HD 3D Plasma TV between May 16 and July 10, 2010 will be able to receive the two Blu-ray 3D titles via mail-in coupon. Complete details on the offer are available on the Panasonic web site at http://www.panasonic.com/promos/3d-blu-ray-movie-offer.asp.
Both the Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Blu-ray 3D version and the Coraline Blu-ray 3D version were authored by the Compression and Authoring Center of Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory. To assure the highest possible image and color quality, both Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment involved the film-makers in the process of encoding the titles for 3D. Thanks to this close collaboration, both Blu-ray 3D titles deliver dazzling color and image that is true to the original theatrical release.
Panasonic's VIERA VT25 Series Plasma Full HD 3D TVs(1), which include one pair(2) of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U) will be available at retailers nationwide in early May 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. Complete technical specifications for the VT25 Series are available at http://www.panasonic.com.
"Panasonic is very proud of its long-standing relationships within the Hollywood community and our work together to lead the charge into the 3D era," said Henry Hauser, Vice President, Panasonic Display Group. "A little more than a year ago at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic promised to bring the immersive entertainment experience of Full HD 3D for the home to market in 2010. Working with valued partners like Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, we are not only bringing Full HD 3D Home Theater Systems to consumer homes now, but we're also providing VIERA purchasers with critically acclaimed content so that they can begin enjoying the immersive world of Full HD 3D immediately."
"There may be a couple of times that are considered game changers in the industry and this is that moment for home entertainment. Over the last year we have seen 3D invigorate the theatrical experience and it will do the same for the living room. We are thrilled to collaborate with Panasonic with Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs as our debut title in the Blu-ray 3D format," said Mary Daily, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "Blu-ray offers the premiere high definition viewing experience for the home, and Blu-ray 3D uses the advanced quality to bring the premiere 3D experience to your home."
"We are happy to partner with Panasonic on this exceptional opportunity to bring the 3D hi-def experience into homes," said Robert Read, Vice President, HD Marketing and Franchise Management. "Coraline's rich tapestry of visually stunning stop-motion animation is an ideal choice to introduce consumers to the unmatched potential of Blu-ray 3D and is sure to help stoke interest and demand for what is hands down the most dynamic and robust home-viewing experience available in high definition."
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. The VIERA VT25 Series was awarded the prestigious "Best of Show" honor at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. The BDT350 received the Consumer Electronics Association's prized Innovations Award for its innovative application of Full HD 3D technology.
For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit http://www.panasonic.com/3D.
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.
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.
About Universal Studios
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
(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.
The Blu-ray Disc(TM) name and Blu-ray Disc logo are registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, for Panasonic,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; or James Finn, Twentieth Century
Fox Home Entertainment, +1-310-369-2940, james.finn@fox.com, or Lea
Porteneuve, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-1391,
lea.porteneuve@nbcuni.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
Fox's Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Universal's Coraline on Blu-ray 3D Available with Purchase of Select Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D TVs
SECAUCUS, N.J., May 17 -- Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology, announced today 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 its critically-acclaimed and award winning VIERA Full HD 3D TVs.
Consumers who purchase a Panasonic VIERA VT25 Full HD 3D Plasma TV between May 16 and July 10, 2010 will be able to receive the two Blu-ray 3D titles via mail-in coupon. Complete details on the offer are available on the Panasonic web site at http://www.panasonic.com/promos/3d-blu-ray-movie-offer.asp.
Both the Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Blu-ray 3D version and the Coraline Blu-ray 3D version were authored by the Compression and Authoring Center of Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory. To assure the highest possible image and color quality, both Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment involved the film-makers in the process of encoding the titles for 3D. Thanks to this close collaboration, both Blu-ray 3D titles deliver dazzling color and image that is true to the original theatrical release.
Panasonic's VIERA VT25 Series Plasma Full HD 3D TVs(1), which include one pair(2) of Panasonic 3D Active Shutter Lens Eyewear (TY-EW3D10U) will be available at retailers nationwide in early May 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. Complete technical specifications for the VT25 Series are available at http://www.panasonic.com.
"Panasonic is very proud of its long-standing relationships within the Hollywood community and our work together to lead the charge into the 3D era," said Henry Hauser, Vice President, Panasonic Display Group. "A little more than a year ago at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Panasonic promised to bring the immersive entertainment experience of Full HD 3D for the home to market in 2010. Working with valued partners like Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, we are not only bringing Full HD 3D Home Theater Systems to consumer homes now, but we're also providing VIERA purchasers with critically acclaimed content so that they can begin enjoying the immersive world of Full HD 3D immediately."
"There may be a couple of times that are considered game changers in the industry and this is that moment for home entertainment. Over the last year we have seen 3D invigorate the theatrical experience and it will do the same for the living room. We are thrilled to collaborate with Panasonic with Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs as our debut title in the Blu-ray 3D format," said Mary Daily, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "Blu-ray offers the premiere high definition viewing experience for the home, and Blu-ray 3D uses the advanced quality to bring the premiere 3D experience to your home."
"We are happy to partner with Panasonic on this exceptional opportunity to bring the 3D hi-def experience into homes," said Robert Read, Vice President, HD Marketing and Franchise Management. "Coraline's rich tapestry of visually stunning stop-motion animation is an ideal choice to introduce consumers to the unmatched potential of Blu-ray 3D and is sure to help stoke interest and demand for what is hands down the most dynamic and robust home-viewing experience available in high definition."
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. The VIERA VT25 Series was awarded the prestigious "Best of Show" honor at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. The BDT350 received the Consumer Electronics Association's prized Innovations Award for its innovative application of Full HD 3D technology.
For more information on Panasonic's Full HD 3D technology, visit http://www.panasonic.com/3D.
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.
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.
About Universal Studios
Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.
(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.
The Blu-ray Disc(TM) name and Blu-ray Disc logo are registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Source: Panasonic
CONTACT: Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; or Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, for Panasonic,
+1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; or James Finn, Twentieth Century
Fox Home Entertainment, +1-310-369-2940, james.finn@fox.com, or Lea
Porteneuve, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, +1-818-777-1391,
lea.porteneuve@nbcuni.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/
Exceptional Execution and New Products Drive Major Customer Wins and Milestone Achievements for Nimsoft
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 2:07:01 PM
Exceptional Execution and New Products Drive Major Customer Wins and Milestone Achievements for Nimsoft
Expanded Cloud Offerings Set Solid Foundation for Future
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA World -- Nimsoft, a business unit of CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA), today announced several significant enterprise and service provider customer wins and the introduction of several exciting new products--including Nimsoft On Demand, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of the company's flagship monitoring solution.
"Our strategy for cloud computing is clearly paying near-term dividends in terms of sales and partnerships--while also providing us with a strong foundation for capitalizing on the market's enormous long-term potential," said Gary Read, senior vice president and general manager of the Nimsoft business unit at CA Technologies. "Now, with the CA Technologies acquisition complete, we'll be able to bring even more resources to bear in maximizing this potential."
Following is more information about some of the recent accomplishments:
-- Rackspace standardizes on Nimsoft. Rackspace, one of the global
leaders in hosting and cloud computing and a long-standing Nimsoft
customer, has standardized on Nimsoft across its operations, both to
offer enhanced infrastructure and application solutions to its managed
hosting customers, and to monitor its internal IT and cloud
infrastructures. The Nimsoft Monitoring Solution (NMS) will be
deployed across more than 60,000 Microsoft Windows and Linux systems.
-- Nimsoft Unified Monitoring Alliance membership continues rapid growth.
In the past several months, nine more partners joined the Nimsoft
Unified Monitoring Alliance, bringing the total to 45. The alliance is
composed of leading managed and hosted service providers, cloud and
SaaS providers, and ISV development partners that support the Nimsoft
Unified Monitoring initiative through product and service enhancements
and extensions. New members of the alliance include Bacula Systems,
Beachhead Solutions, Mibtree, Mobile Armor, SOASTA, and The Corvid
Group.
-- Nimsoft On Demand unveiled. Nimsoft On Demand, a Software as a Service
(SaaS) Unified Monitoring(TM) solution, delivers the robust
capabilities and benefits of IT monitoring as an on-demand solution.
With Nimsoft On Demand, emerging enterprises and service providers can
maintain visibility into their business-critical IT
infrastructure--including both their internal assets and those in the
cloud--without having to purchase, administer, or deploy monitoring
hardware and software on their own premises. New customers have
already signed up for this service, including SyCom Technologies and
American Integration.
-- Seven new products delivered. In addition to Nimsoft On Demand,
Nimsoft unveiled several other important new products, including
Unified Monitoring Portal, a Web 2.0 portal that provides an
intuitive, online view of monitoring data; Power Monitor, which
enables users to monitor datacenter power efficiency and UPS status
through a single dashboard; googleAppEngine and googleApps, for
monitoring the domain performance of Google Apps and the status of the
Google AppEngine application; ocs_monitor, for monitoring Microsoft
Office Communications Server; and RCA and Topology Manager, which
offers advanced root cause analysis, automated network topology
creation, and active status maps.
-- 26 new customer wins. In recent months, Nimsoft recorded deals with
such marquis enterprise brands as Sur La Table and Best Western
Hotels. In addition, the company added many new service provider
customers, including Interactive E-Solutions, L7 Solutions, NetGain
Information Systems, SyCom Technologies, and QTS, the second largest
owner of data center space in the U.S.
About Nimsoft
Nimsoft provides Unified Monitoring(TM) solutions for virtualized data centers, hosted and managed services, cloud platforms, and SaaS resources. The Nimsoft Unified Monitoring architecture eliminates the need to deploy a new monitoring solution for outsourced services, public or private clouds, or SaaS implementations. About 800 customers use Nimsoft Unified Monitoring solutions, including emerging enterprises such as Casual Male, European Medicines Agency (EMEA), Ladbrokes, Sur La Table, TriNet, Virgin America, and hundreds of leading hosting, cloud and managed service providers such as 1&1, BlueLock, CDW, Hitachi, and Rackspace. For more information, visit http://www.nimsoft.com or to see Nimsoft Unified Monitoring in action, visit the Nimsoft public portal at http://www.unifiedmonitoring.com. Nimsoft is a business unit within the CA Technologies Cloud Products & Solutions Business Line.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and physical, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA to manage their evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
For more information on CA World 2010 including a full agenda and registration details, visit http://www.ca.com/caworld.
-- To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device,
visit: http://caworld.ca.com/
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
Connect with CA Technologies
CA Technologies Social Media Page
CA Technologies Press Releases
CA Technologies Podcasts
Nimsoft Blogs
Legal Notices
Copyright© 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. Nimsoft and Nimsoft Unified Monitoring are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nimsoft Inc. Google and Google Apps are trademarks of Google Inc. The Rackspace Cloud is a trademark of Rackspace US, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Larry Smalheiser
Trainer Communications
925-271-8211
nimsoft@trainercomm.com
Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Larry Smalheiser, Trainer Communications, +1-925-271-8211,
nimsoft@trainercomm.com
Web Site: http://ca.com/
Expanded Cloud Offerings Set Solid Foundation for Future
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA World -- Nimsoft, a business unit of CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA), today announced several significant enterprise and service provider customer wins and the introduction of several exciting new products--including Nimsoft On Demand, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of the company's flagship monitoring solution.
"Our strategy for cloud computing is clearly paying near-term dividends in terms of sales and partnerships--while also providing us with a strong foundation for capitalizing on the market's enormous long-term potential," said Gary Read, senior vice president and general manager of the Nimsoft business unit at CA Technologies. "Now, with the CA Technologies acquisition complete, we'll be able to bring even more resources to bear in maximizing this potential."
Following is more information about some of the recent accomplishments:
-- Rackspace standardizes on Nimsoft. Rackspace, one of the global
leaders in hosting and cloud computing and a long-standing Nimsoft
customer, has standardized on Nimsoft across its operations, both to
offer enhanced infrastructure and application solutions to its managed
hosting customers, and to monitor its internal IT and cloud
infrastructures. The Nimsoft Monitoring Solution (NMS) will be
deployed across more than 60,000 Microsoft Windows and Linux systems.
-- Nimsoft Unified Monitoring Alliance membership continues rapid growth.
In the past several months, nine more partners joined the Nimsoft
Unified Monitoring Alliance, bringing the total to 45. The alliance is
composed of leading managed and hosted service providers, cloud and
SaaS providers, and ISV development partners that support the Nimsoft
Unified Monitoring initiative through product and service enhancements
and extensions. New members of the alliance include Bacula Systems,
Beachhead Solutions, Mibtree, Mobile Armor, SOASTA, and The Corvid
Group.
-- Nimsoft On Demand unveiled. Nimsoft On Demand, a Software as a Service
(SaaS) Unified Monitoring(TM) solution, delivers the robust
capabilities and benefits of IT monitoring as an on-demand solution.
With Nimsoft On Demand, emerging enterprises and service providers can
maintain visibility into their business-critical IT
infrastructure--including both their internal assets and those in the
cloud--without having to purchase, administer, or deploy monitoring
hardware and software on their own premises. New customers have
already signed up for this service, including SyCom Technologies and
American Integration.
-- Seven new products delivered. In addition to Nimsoft On Demand,
Nimsoft unveiled several other important new products, including
Unified Monitoring Portal, a Web 2.0 portal that provides an
intuitive, online view of monitoring data; Power Monitor, which
enables users to monitor datacenter power efficiency and UPS status
through a single dashboard; googleAppEngine and googleApps, for
monitoring the domain performance of Google Apps and the status of the
Google AppEngine application; ocs_monitor, for monitoring Microsoft
Office Communications Server; and RCA and Topology Manager, which
offers advanced root cause analysis, automated network topology
creation, and active status maps.
-- 26 new customer wins. In recent months, Nimsoft recorded deals with
such marquis enterprise brands as Sur La Table and Best Western
Hotels. In addition, the company added many new service provider
customers, including Interactive E-Solutions, L7 Solutions, NetGain
Information Systems, SyCom Technologies, and QTS, the second largest
owner of data center space in the U.S.
About Nimsoft
Nimsoft provides Unified Monitoring(TM) solutions for virtualized data centers, hosted and managed services, cloud platforms, and SaaS resources. The Nimsoft Unified Monitoring architecture eliminates the need to deploy a new monitoring solution for outsourced services, public or private clouds, or SaaS implementations. About 800 customers use Nimsoft Unified Monitoring solutions, including emerging enterprises such as Casual Male, European Medicines Agency (EMEA), Ladbrokes, Sur La Table, TriNet, Virgin America, and hundreds of leading hosting, cloud and managed service providers such as 1&1, BlueLock, CDW, Hitachi, and Rackspace. For more information, visit http://www.nimsoft.com or to see Nimsoft Unified Monitoring in action, visit the Nimsoft public portal at http://www.unifiedmonitoring.com. Nimsoft is a business unit within the CA Technologies Cloud Products & Solutions Business Line.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and physical, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA to manage their evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
For more information on CA World 2010 including a full agenda and registration details, visit http://www.ca.com/caworld.
-- To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device,
visit: http://caworld.ca.com/
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
Connect with CA Technologies
CA Technologies Social Media Page
CA Technologies Press Releases
CA Technologies Podcasts
Nimsoft Blogs
Legal Notices
Copyright© 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. Nimsoft and Nimsoft Unified Monitoring are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nimsoft Inc. Google and Google Apps are trademarks of Google Inc. The Rackspace Cloud is a trademark of Rackspace US, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Larry Smalheiser
Trainer Communications
925-271-8211
nimsoft@trainercomm.com
Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Larry Smalheiser, Trainer Communications, +1-925-271-8211,
nimsoft@trainercomm.com
Web Site: http://ca.com/
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Connect Customers to the Superhero Within
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 1:14:01 PM
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Connect Customers to the Superhero Within
New LG Ally Smartphone Prepares Customers for the Adventures of Today and the Thrills of Tomorrow
IRVINE, Calif., May 17 -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), announced the LG Ally(TM) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning May 20. The first Android device from LG, the Ally is the perfect assembly of futuristic, stylish design and 3G Android power for customers looking to tackle life's most challenging feats and everyday ventures. Verizon Wireless customers can pre-order the phone at http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13.
Key features:
-- Ergonomic silver-and-black outer case
-- Large 3.2" tempered glass touch screen featuring touch vibration for
tactile feedback
-- Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with simultaneous touch screen
capabilities
-- microSD(TM) slot for up to 16 GB of memory
-- Wi-Fi Enabled® (802.11 b/g/n)
-- Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with unlimited pairing and support for the
following profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, stereo,
audio/visual remote control, file transfer, phonebook access, basic
printing and instant sharing of photos and videos
-- Built-in MP3 and WMA music player with music library, repeat and
shuffle features, as well as stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth
-- One-touch speaker phone and speaker-independent voice commands
Additional features:
-- Five customizable home screens with shortcuts to text messages,
e-mail, apps, favorite social networking sites and widgets
-- Access to up to 38,000 apps from around the world in Android
Market(TM)
-- Luminous sensor designed to adjust LCD backlight brightness depending
on light conditions
-- Proximity sensor instantly locks touch screen buttons while talking on
the phone
-- S-GPS support for enhanced location accuracy in addition to
turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps(TM)
-- Access to updates on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook®, etc.
-- 3D App launcher and Live Wallpaper
-- 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder with flash that includes:
-- Five different camera resolutions and three different video
resolutions
-- Zoom up to 4.0 times
-- Macro Mode for detailed, up close pictures
-- Panorama for three guided sequential shots
-- Scene mode for auto, portrait, landscape, sports and night
settings
-- Image editor with zoom, rotate, resize, crop, added frames and
stamps
-- Customize brightness, white balance, shutter sounds, color effects
and use a self-timer
-- Choose between mute and unmute to record video with or without
sound
-- Optimize video quality with normal, fine or super camcorder
settings
-- Video recording time up to 16 GB
Pricing and availability:
-- The LG Ally will be available for pre-order online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13. It will be in Verizon
Wireless Communications Stores on May 20. Pricing will be $99.99
after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon
receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are
accepted.
-- LG Ally customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless
Nationwide Talk Plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan.
Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web
for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the LG Ally in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.lg.com/
New LG Ally Smartphone Prepares Customers for the Adventures of Today and the Thrills of Tomorrow
IRVINE, Calif., May 17 -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), announced the LG Ally(TM) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning May 20. The first Android device from LG, the Ally is the perfect assembly of futuristic, stylish design and 3G Android power for customers looking to tackle life's most challenging feats and everyday ventures. Verizon Wireless customers can pre-order the phone at http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13.
Key features:
-- Ergonomic silver-and-black outer case
-- Large 3.2" tempered glass touch screen featuring touch vibration for
tactile feedback
-- Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with simultaneous touch screen
capabilities
-- microSD(TM) slot for up to 16 GB of memory
-- Wi-Fi Enabled® (802.11 b/g/n)
-- Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with unlimited pairing and support for the
following profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, stereo,
audio/visual remote control, file transfer, phonebook access, basic
printing and instant sharing of photos and videos
-- Built-in MP3 and WMA music player with music library, repeat and
shuffle features, as well as stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth
-- One-touch speaker phone and speaker-independent voice commands
Additional features:
-- Five customizable home screens with shortcuts to text messages,
e-mail, apps, favorite social networking sites and widgets
-- Access to up to 38,000 apps from around the world in Android
Market(TM)
-- Luminous sensor designed to adjust LCD backlight brightness depending
on light conditions
-- Proximity sensor instantly locks touch screen buttons while talking on
the phone
-- S-GPS support for enhanced location accuracy in addition to
turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps(TM)
-- Access to updates on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook®, etc.
-- 3D App launcher and Live Wallpaper
-- 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder with flash that includes:
-- Five different camera resolutions and three different video
resolutions
-- Zoom up to 4.0 times
-- Macro Mode for detailed, up close pictures
-- Panorama for three guided sequential shots
-- Scene mode for auto, portrait, landscape, sports and night
settings
-- Image editor with zoom, rotate, resize, crop, added frames and
stamps
-- Customize brightness, white balance, shutter sounds, color effects
and use a self-timer
-- Choose between mute and unmute to record video with or without
sound
-- Optimize video quality with normal, fine or super camcorder
settings
-- Video recording time up to 16 GB
Pricing and availability:
-- The LG Ally will be available for pre-order online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13. It will be in Verizon
Wireless Communications Stores on May 20. Pricing will be $99.99
after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon
receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are
accepted.
-- LG Ally customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless
Nationwide Talk Plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan.
Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web
for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the LG Ally in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.lg.com/
DriveChicago.com Adds Video to Enhance the Customer Shopping Experience
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
DriveChicago.com Adds Video to Enhance the Customer Shopping Experience
CHICAGO, May 17 -- DriveChicago.com, a popular automotive site with virtually all the cars for sale in Chicago, is adding video to engage consumers in new and effective ways.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-b)
Consumers have turned to watching video vehicle walk-arounds because they are more informative and entertaining than static photographs. Customized vehicle video presents the selling features and benefits of a vehicle in a simple and entertaining package, making shopping far more enjoyable.
A leader in measuring the digital world, comScore, Inc., reported that 174 million U.S. Internet users watched online video during February this year. Vehicle video in today's online world is increasing in popularity and helping to sell and market vehicles.
"Digital video is revolutionizing the way in which consumers shop for vehicles. Combining sight, sound and television-type motion significantly helps dealers improve the way they market their inventory," said Tony French, president of Automotive Internet Media. "We looked at multiple studies and all support similar findings. Video influenced the consumer's decision to visit or contact the dealership, ultimately providing a better shopping experience and increasing conversion for the site."
DriveChicago.com is managed by AIM, which provides video solutions for dealership Web sites. In addition to DriveChicago.com the video can be displayed on other auto shopping sites, YouTube.com, Facebook.com, blogs and more. AIM video is semi-custom and uniquely produced for each dealership, and three distinct packages are available.
"Our video solution is one of the best currently in the market, but I have no doubt that we are only at the very beginning of where video will end up in the auto industry," said Tony. "All of our video efforts are meant to be building blocks to help DriveChicago.com to provide a better shopping experience for our consumers."
About DriveChicago.com
A free Web portal provided to Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) member dealers, DriveChicago.com aims to cultivate new- and used-vehicle shoppers, guide them through the selection process, and pass them to CATA member dealers. DriveChicago.com has carried out this mission since 2000 and has become a popular retail Web site in Chicagoland that lists more than 100,000 new & used vehicles.
About Automotive Internet Media
Automotive Internet Media, Inc. (AIM) headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier integrated media and lead distribution company. AIM encompasses an integrated network of highly specialized consumer websites that leverages search engine optimization to drive online traffic and produce results for our clients.
Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-b
Source: The Chicago Automobile Trade Association
CONTACT: Mark Bilek of The Chicago Automobile Trade Association,
+1-630-424-6082, mbilek@drivechicago.com, or Tony French of Automotive
Internet Media, +1-312-505-6301, tfrenchusa@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.drivechicago.com/
CHICAGO, May 17 -- DriveChicago.com, a popular automotive site with virtually all the cars for sale in Chicago, is adding video to engage consumers in new and effective ways.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-b)
Consumers have turned to watching video vehicle walk-arounds because they are more informative and entertaining than static photographs. Customized vehicle video presents the selling features and benefits of a vehicle in a simple and entertaining package, making shopping far more enjoyable.
A leader in measuring the digital world, comScore, Inc., reported that 174 million U.S. Internet users watched online video during February this year. Vehicle video in today's online world is increasing in popularity and helping to sell and market vehicles.
"Digital video is revolutionizing the way in which consumers shop for vehicles. Combining sight, sound and television-type motion significantly helps dealers improve the way they market their inventory," said Tony French, president of Automotive Internet Media. "We looked at multiple studies and all support similar findings. Video influenced the consumer's decision to visit or contact the dealership, ultimately providing a better shopping experience and increasing conversion for the site."
DriveChicago.com is managed by AIM, which provides video solutions for dealership Web sites. In addition to DriveChicago.com the video can be displayed on other auto shopping sites, YouTube.com, Facebook.com, blogs and more. AIM video is semi-custom and uniquely produced for each dealership, and three distinct packages are available.
"Our video solution is one of the best currently in the market, but I have no doubt that we are only at the very beginning of where video will end up in the auto industry," said Tony. "All of our video efforts are meant to be building blocks to help DriveChicago.com to provide a better shopping experience for our consumers."
About DriveChicago.com
A free Web portal provided to Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) member dealers, DriveChicago.com aims to cultivate new- and used-vehicle shoppers, guide them through the selection process, and pass them to CATA member dealers. DriveChicago.com has carried out this mission since 2000 and has become a popular retail Web site in Chicagoland that lists more than 100,000 new & used vehicles.
About Automotive Internet Media
Automotive Internet Media, Inc. (AIM) headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier integrated media and lead distribution company. AIM encompasses an integrated network of highly specialized consumer websites that leverages search engine optimization to drive online traffic and produce results for our clients.
Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091119/DC14698LOGO-b
Source: The Chicago Automobile Trade Association
CONTACT: Mark Bilek of The Chicago Automobile Trade Association,
+1-630-424-6082, mbilek@drivechicago.com, or Tony French of Automotive
Internet Media, +1-312-505-6301, tfrenchusa@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.drivechicago.com/
On Center Software Releases Carpet Estimator Application for iPhone and iPod Touch
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 12:49:01 PM
On Center Software Releases Carpet Estimator Application for iPhone and iPod Touch
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 17 -- On Center Software, the award-winning construction software developer, proudly announces its entrance into the iTunes App Store with the Carpet Estimator app! The first construction estimating app to be released by the company, the Carpet Estimator app is designed to fit the needs of all carpet layers, both hobbyists and professionals.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/DA06087)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100517/DA06087)
Intended to function as a standalone tool, the Carpet Estimator app is a mobile solution for quickly estimating carpet and perimeter trim by carpet roll tear-off length with an easy-to-use floor plan generator that leaves no room for estimating mistakes. Subcontractors and weekend warriors alike will be now be able to complete simple estimates on an iPhone or iPod touch without any pricing surprises or costly material overruns. The On Center Software Carpet Estimator app includes the following features:
-- Create New Estimates
-- Includes 10 predefined shapes (including curves) to help you build
your rooms
-- Manipulate room dimensions by dragging arrows via touch
-- View how the carpet will be laid in your room
-- Adjust carpet orientation to Vertical or Horizontal
-- Move and adjust seams by simply dragging an arrow
-- Input any carpet roll width
-- Input pricing for carpet and trim along with units
-- Name each room for future reference
-- Summary includes carpet and trim prices, plus room area and
perimeter
-- File Manager
-- Store each room estimate into a database
-- View and edit previous room estimates
-- Delete rooms from the database
-- Report Builder
-- Select and combine room data to generate one report
-- Report includes a materials break out
-- Edit and email this report to clients, suppliers, or to yourself
-- Help
-- Online information and tutorials available at http://www.oncenter.com
-- Check out the other great products created by On Center Software,
made specifically for the construction industry
The Carpet Estimator app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available exclusively through the iTunes App Store. This tool was designed as a standalone app, and is not intended for use with On Center Software's suite of construction products. For more information, please visit us on the Web at http://www.oncenter.com/products/iphone/carpet_estimator/help/index.html.
About On Center Software, Inc.
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, On Center Software, Inc., is a privately held company providing software and training to construction-industry professionals. The company's mission is to transform the estimating, takeoff and production-tracking experiences for construction-industry professionals by developing and supporting innovative, practical, comprehensive software solutions that turn winning bids into profitable projects. The On Center ProfitBuilding Suite of products includes Quick Bid, On-Screen Takeoff®, Digital Production Control(TM) and the Digital Takeoff Table®. For more information, visit http://www.oncenter.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100517/DA06087
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/DA06087
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: On Center Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Sheridan Scott, Public Relations Specialist of On Center
Software, Inc., +1-281-297-9000, ext. 1023, PR@oncenter.com
Web Site: http://www.oncenter.com/
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 17 -- On Center Software, the award-winning construction software developer, proudly announces its entrance into the iTunes App Store with the Carpet Estimator app! The first construction estimating app to be released by the company, the Carpet Estimator app is designed to fit the needs of all carpet layers, both hobbyists and professionals.
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Intended to function as a standalone tool, the Carpet Estimator app is a mobile solution for quickly estimating carpet and perimeter trim by carpet roll tear-off length with an easy-to-use floor plan generator that leaves no room for estimating mistakes. Subcontractors and weekend warriors alike will be now be able to complete simple estimates on an iPhone or iPod touch without any pricing surprises or costly material overruns. The On Center Software Carpet Estimator app includes the following features:
-- Create New Estimates
-- Includes 10 predefined shapes (including curves) to help you build
your rooms
-- Manipulate room dimensions by dragging arrows via touch
-- View how the carpet will be laid in your room
-- Adjust carpet orientation to Vertical or Horizontal
-- Move and adjust seams by simply dragging an arrow
-- Input any carpet roll width
-- Input pricing for carpet and trim along with units
-- Name each room for future reference
-- Summary includes carpet and trim prices, plus room area and
perimeter
-- File Manager
-- Store each room estimate into a database
-- View and edit previous room estimates
-- Delete rooms from the database
-- Report Builder
-- Select and combine room data to generate one report
-- Report includes a materials break out
-- Edit and email this report to clients, suppliers, or to yourself
-- Help
-- Online information and tutorials available at http://www.oncenter.com
-- Check out the other great products created by On Center Software,
made specifically for the construction industry
The Carpet Estimator app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available exclusively through the iTunes App Store. This tool was designed as a standalone app, and is not intended for use with On Center Software's suite of construction products. For more information, please visit us on the Web at http://www.oncenter.com/products/iphone/carpet_estimator/help/index.html.
About On Center Software, Inc.
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, On Center Software, Inc., is a privately held company providing software and training to construction-industry professionals. The company's mission is to transform the estimating, takeoff and production-tracking experiences for construction-industry professionals by developing and supporting innovative, practical, comprehensive software solutions that turn winning bids into profitable projects. The On Center ProfitBuilding Suite of products includes Quick Bid, On-Screen Takeoff®, Digital Production Control(TM) and the Digital Takeoff Table®. For more information, visit http://www.oncenter.com.
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Source: On Center Software, Inc.
CONTACT: Sheridan Scott, Public Relations Specialist of On Center
Software, Inc., +1-281-297-9000, ext. 1023, PR@oncenter.com
Web Site: http://www.oncenter.com/
Return to the Magical Realm of KINGDOM HEARTS on September 7, 2010
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 12:14:01 PM
Return to the Magical Realm of KINGDOM HEARTS on September 7, 2010
Square Enix Unveils KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Launch Date and New Limited Edition PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Entertainment Pack
LOS ANGELES, May 17 -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep will be available at North American retailers on September 7, 2010. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep brings to life unexplored worlds from everyone's favorite Disney stories, and will be appearing exclusively on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO)
A prequel to the mega-hit series, this pivotal installment takes players back to the beginnings of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga, long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade. Players will explore iconic Disney worlds in a unique gaming experience that unfolds through the perspectives of three different main characters: Terra, Ventus and Aqua. Their journeys will take them through Sleeping Beauty's Enchanted Dominion, the Dwarf Woodlands from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Deep Space from Lilo & Stitch. Additionally, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep includes four all-new multiplayer modes that allow players to enjoy the action with their friends.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is being brought to life through voice talents including Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney, Leonard Nimoy and James Woods. With an enhanced and action-packed battle system accompanied by stellar performances from pop-culture icons, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep continues to push the franchise forward.
In celebration of the game's launch, Square Enix and Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC are introducing a limited edition KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep PSP Entertainment Pack, which brings together the stunning visuals of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep and the robust portable gaming experience only possible on the PSP system. Available in North America, this GameStop exclusive bundle will include a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep on UMD® (Universal Media Disc), a movie (title to be announced; movie content will not be related to KINGDOM HEARTS series) as well as a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM).
"The entire development team is extremely happy to announce the North American release date for KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep," said Tetsuya Nomura, director of the KINGDOM HEARTS series. "We hate to keep fans waiting, but we've added some brand-new features for the North American version, so even those who have been following the Japanese version are sure to find a few surprises. In addition, we've put together an outstanding voice cast. We can't wait for everyone to experience this game!"
With more than 14 million copies shipped worldwide, KINGDOM HEARTS is one of the most beloved video game series. Discover the origins of its captivating story on September 7, with KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.
Story
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of true Keyblade Masters.
Three youths -- Terra, Ventus, and Aqua -- have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery.
But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own -- just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.
Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
Features
-- An essential piece to the KINGDOM HEARTS series arrives on the PSP
system: From world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya
Nomura comes the latest installment in the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS
series. The vibrant and colorful KINGDOM HEARTS world comes to life in
16:9 widescreen presentation, through stunning graphics made possible
by the PSP system hardware.
-- Disney worlds and characters new to the KINGDOM HEARTS series: Disney
worlds and characters never before seen in KINGDOM HEARTS, such as
Enchanted Dominion (Sleeping Beauty) and Castle of Dreams (Cinderella)
will make their first appearances in KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.
-- Three distinct gaming experiences through the eyes of three
protagonists: Unravel the mystery surrounding the origin of the
KINGDOM HEARTS saga through the tales of three unique
characters--Terra, Ventus and Aqua. The whole story is revealed only
after playing through with all three characters.
-- An action-packed combat system with intuitive controls: The familiar
action-packed experience that KINGDOM HEARTS fans have come to embrace
returns with an enhanced battle system and all-new features such as
Command Styles, Command Decks, Shotlocks and Dimension Links. KINGDOM
HEARTS Birth by Sleep is the most advanced KINGDOM HEARTS title to
date.
-- Four exciting multiplayer modes: Experience the excitement and fun
with your friends with four brand-new multiplayer modes: Versus Mode,
Arena Mode, Command Board and Rumble Racing.
-- New game features: The North American release will include a number of
new features including an extra boss, additional multiplayer options,
and Crown Stickers: a reward system where players earn prizes by
collecting and placing stickers into an album.
-- An outstanding voice cast: KINGDOM HEARTS fans will surely be in for
one unforgettable experience, thanks to an impressive voice cast
featuring the talents of Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney,
Leonard Nimoy and James Woods, among others.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep will be available for the PSP system at North American retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises -- FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 53 million units worldwide -- under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix, Eidos and Taito titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com/.
© 2010 Disney. Developed by Square Enix
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. "PlayStation," "PSP," and "UMD" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. MemoryStick PRO Duo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO
Source: Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Sonia Im or Klee Kuo, both of Square Enix, Inc.,
+1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com,
+1-310-248-6114, both of Ogilvy Public Relations, for Square Enix, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com/
Square Enix Unveils KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Launch Date and New Limited Edition PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Entertainment Pack
LOS ANGELES, May 17 -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep will be available at North American retailers on September 7, 2010. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep brings to life unexplored worlds from everyone's favorite Disney stories, and will be appearing exclusively on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO)
A prequel to the mega-hit series, this pivotal installment takes players back to the beginnings of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga, long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade. Players will explore iconic Disney worlds in a unique gaming experience that unfolds through the perspectives of three different main characters: Terra, Ventus and Aqua. Their journeys will take them through Sleeping Beauty's Enchanted Dominion, the Dwarf Woodlands from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Deep Space from Lilo & Stitch. Additionally, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep includes four all-new multiplayer modes that allow players to enjoy the action with their friends.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is being brought to life through voice talents including Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney, Leonard Nimoy and James Woods. With an enhanced and action-packed battle system accompanied by stellar performances from pop-culture icons, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep continues to push the franchise forward.
In celebration of the game's launch, Square Enix and Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC are introducing a limited edition KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep PSP Entertainment Pack, which brings together the stunning visuals of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep and the robust portable gaming experience only possible on the PSP system. Available in North America, this GameStop exclusive bundle will include a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep on UMD® (Universal Media Disc), a movie (title to be announced; movie content will not be related to KINGDOM HEARTS series) as well as a 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM).
"The entire development team is extremely happy to announce the North American release date for KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep," said Tetsuya Nomura, director of the KINGDOM HEARTS series. "We hate to keep fans waiting, but we've added some brand-new features for the North American version, so even those who have been following the Japanese version are sure to find a few surprises. In addition, we've put together an outstanding voice cast. We can't wait for everyone to experience this game!"
With more than 14 million copies shipped worldwide, KINGDOM HEARTS is one of the most beloved video game series. Discover the origins of its captivating story on September 7, with KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.
Story
Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of true Keyblade Masters.
Three youths -- Terra, Ventus, and Aqua -- have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery.
But they will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own -- just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing.
Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to the beginning.
Features
-- An essential piece to the KINGDOM HEARTS series arrives on the PSP
system: From world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya
Nomura comes the latest installment in the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS
series. The vibrant and colorful KINGDOM HEARTS world comes to life in
16:9 widescreen presentation, through stunning graphics made possible
by the PSP system hardware.
-- Disney worlds and characters new to the KINGDOM HEARTS series: Disney
worlds and characters never before seen in KINGDOM HEARTS, such as
Enchanted Dominion (Sleeping Beauty) and Castle of Dreams (Cinderella)
will make their first appearances in KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep.
-- Three distinct gaming experiences through the eyes of three
protagonists: Unravel the mystery surrounding the origin of the
KINGDOM HEARTS saga through the tales of three unique
characters--Terra, Ventus and Aqua. The whole story is revealed only
after playing through with all three characters.
-- An action-packed combat system with intuitive controls: The familiar
action-packed experience that KINGDOM HEARTS fans have come to embrace
returns with an enhanced battle system and all-new features such as
Command Styles, Command Decks, Shotlocks and Dimension Links. KINGDOM
HEARTS Birth by Sleep is the most advanced KINGDOM HEARTS title to
date.
-- Four exciting multiplayer modes: Experience the excitement and fun
with your friends with four brand-new multiplayer modes: Versus Mode,
Arena Mode, Command Board and Rumble Racing.
-- New game features: The North American release will include a number of
new features including an extra boss, additional multiplayer options,
and Crown Stickers: a reward system where players earn prizes by
collecting and placing stickers into an album.
-- An outstanding voice cast: KINGDOM HEARTS fans will surely be in for
one unforgettable experience, thanks to an impressive voice cast
featuring the talents of Mark Hamill, Willa Holland, Jesse McCartney,
Leonard Nimoy and James Woods, among others.
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep will be available for the PSP system at North American retailers nationwide for the suggested retail price of $39.99.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises -- FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 53 million units worldwide -- under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix, Eidos and Taito titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com/.
© 2010 Disney. Developed by Square Enix
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. "PlayStation," "PSP," and "UMD" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. MemoryStick PRO Duo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO
Source: Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Sonia Im or Klee Kuo, both of Square Enix, Inc.,
+1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com,
+1-310-248-6114, both of Ogilvy Public Relations, for Square Enix, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com/
CA Technologies EVP Ajei Gopal Describes How the Cloud Will Transform the Future of IT
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
CA Technologies EVP Ajei Gopal Describes How the Cloud Will Transform the Future of IT
Cloud Extends CIO Control, Offers Greater Choice for Building Dynamic IT Supply Chain to Deliver Competitive Advantage
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA WORLD -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) Executive Vice President Ajei Gopal outlined the future of IT as organizations become more cloud connected and industry goes through the first major IT paradigm shift of the 21st Century. Speaking to thousands of CIOs, IT executives and IT professionals in today's morning keynote at CA World 2010, Gopal explained how the cloud transforms the way we manage and secure information technology.
"Instead of being a monolithic supplier of technology services to the business, the IT department becomes the manager of a dynamic supply chain of internal and external resources that delivers services to the business and its internal and external clients," Gopal said. "When that happens, all rhetoric about aligning IT with the business becomes irrelevant because now - for many organizations - IT is the business. That's the paradigm shift.
"We're at the dawn of a new era. A set of business needs - increased agility, cost effectiveness, environmental sustainability - is coming together with a set of innovations in technology and delivery models to enable another true watershed moment in IT. And like the paradigm shifts of the past - mainframe, distributed and Internet - those organizations that embrace today's paradigm shift will prosper," Gopal said.
To take part in the paradigm shift, organizations must embrace the cloud. The cloud enables CIOs to think differently because it expands their options in how they deliver the best service to the business and ultimately provide a competitive advantage for the company.
CA Technologies has the solutions to enable the cloud-connected enterprise, including a new product family which will be announced today - the Cloud-Connected Management Suite. This suite of products will extend your management reach into the cloud and ease your transition by integrating with our existing products.
CA Technologies this afternoon also will announce a set of new and enhanced products that will set a new standard in virtualization management - a critical capability for organizations as they evolve to a more agile business.
Gopal emphasized that although we are entering the Cloud era, each innovation in IT is accretive. Existing technologies, including the mainframe and the elements of the distributed environment, will continue to be essential elements of the datacenter for organizations around the world - and CA Technologies will continue to support them.
Other CA Technologies capabilities that support the cloud-connected enterprise include:
-- Service automation solutions that provide closed-loop automation and
orchestration of provisioning, assignment and configuration that spans
virtual and physical resources and workloads up and down the
application and infrastructure stack across multiple vendors, for both
on-premise and into external services.
-- Security solutions that help enable cloud adoption in three ways: by
extending enterprise security systems to support cloud applications,
platforms and infrastructure; by providing security technologies for
cloud providers whose services require identity and access management
as part of their delivery; and by providing security services from the
cloud.
-- Project and Portfolio Management solutions that can help determine the
optimal way to deliver IT services to the business, including whether
it's done in-house or with services from outside the company. This is
available as an on-premise or SaaS application.
For the complete CA World 2010 agenda and registration details visit http://www.ca.com/caworld. To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device, visit: http://caworld.ca.com/. You can also:
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
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About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA Technologies on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
Connect with CA Technologies
-- CA Technologies Social Media Page
-- CA Technologies Press Releases
-- CA Technologies Podcasts
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contacts
Leanne Agurkis
(407) 620-2136
Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com
Rita O'Brien
CA Technologies
Corporate Communications
office: +1 631 342 6687
rita.o'brien@ca.com
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Leanne Agurkis, +1-407-620-2136, Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com, or Rita
O'Brien, CA Technologies, Corporate Communications, +1-631-342-6687,
rita.o'brien@ca.com
Web Site: http://ca.com/
Cloud Extends CIO Control, Offers Greater Choice for Building Dynamic IT Supply Chain to Deliver Competitive Advantage
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA WORLD -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) Executive Vice President Ajei Gopal outlined the future of IT as organizations become more cloud connected and industry goes through the first major IT paradigm shift of the 21st Century. Speaking to thousands of CIOs, IT executives and IT professionals in today's morning keynote at CA World 2010, Gopal explained how the cloud transforms the way we manage and secure information technology.
"Instead of being a monolithic supplier of technology services to the business, the IT department becomes the manager of a dynamic supply chain of internal and external resources that delivers services to the business and its internal and external clients," Gopal said. "When that happens, all rhetoric about aligning IT with the business becomes irrelevant because now - for many organizations - IT is the business. That's the paradigm shift.
"We're at the dawn of a new era. A set of business needs - increased agility, cost effectiveness, environmental sustainability - is coming together with a set of innovations in technology and delivery models to enable another true watershed moment in IT. And like the paradigm shifts of the past - mainframe, distributed and Internet - those organizations that embrace today's paradigm shift will prosper," Gopal said.
To take part in the paradigm shift, organizations must embrace the cloud. The cloud enables CIOs to think differently because it expands their options in how they deliver the best service to the business and ultimately provide a competitive advantage for the company.
CA Technologies has the solutions to enable the cloud-connected enterprise, including a new product family which will be announced today - the Cloud-Connected Management Suite. This suite of products will extend your management reach into the cloud and ease your transition by integrating with our existing products.
CA Technologies this afternoon also will announce a set of new and enhanced products that will set a new standard in virtualization management - a critical capability for organizations as they evolve to a more agile business.
Gopal emphasized that although we are entering the Cloud era, each innovation in IT is accretive. Existing technologies, including the mainframe and the elements of the distributed environment, will continue to be essential elements of the datacenter for organizations around the world - and CA Technologies will continue to support them.
Other CA Technologies capabilities that support the cloud-connected enterprise include:
-- Service automation solutions that provide closed-loop automation and
orchestration of provisioning, assignment and configuration that spans
virtual and physical resources and workloads up and down the
application and infrastructure stack across multiple vendors, for both
on-premise and into external services.
-- Security solutions that help enable cloud adoption in three ways: by
extending enterprise security systems to support cloud applications,
platforms and infrastructure; by providing security technologies for
cloud providers whose services require identity and access management
as part of their delivery; and by providing security services from the
cloud.
-- Project and Portfolio Management solutions that can help determine the
optimal way to deliver IT services to the business, including whether
it's done in-house or with services from outside the company. This is
available as an on-premise or SaaS application.
For the complete CA World 2010 agenda and registration details visit http://www.ca.com/caworld. To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device, visit: http://caworld.ca.com/. You can also:
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO)
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA Technologies on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
Connect with CA Technologies
-- CA Technologies Social Media Page
-- CA Technologies Press Releases
-- CA Technologies Podcasts
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contacts
Leanne Agurkis
(407) 620-2136
Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com
Rita O'Brien
CA Technologies
Corporate Communications
office: +1 631 342 6687
rita.o'brien@ca.com
Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Leanne Agurkis, +1-407-620-2136, Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com, or Rita
O'Brien, CA Technologies, Corporate Communications, +1-631-342-6687,
rita.o'brien@ca.com
Web Site: http://ca.com/
Human Services Federation and Cost Effective Technologies Form Strategic Alliance in the Cloud
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 11:56:01 AM
Human Services Federation and Cost Effective Technologies Form Strategic Alliance in the Cloud
Embarking on a Capacity-Building Mission to Bring the Benefits of Cloud Computing to the Nonprofit Sector
LINCOLN, Neb., May 17 -- Human Services Federation (HSF) and Cost Effective Technologies (CET), a subsidiary of Nelnet, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance to launch a unified information technology (IT) platform for nonprofit organizations. The alliance will offer a comprehensive package of IT services--including CET's innovative cloud computing platform--that is designed to put better tools in the hands of nonprofit organizations, allowing them to save significantly on IT-related costs.
"This alliance offers nonprofit organizations a valuable tool that allows them to better provide efficient, effective, and accountable solutions and service to our community," said Rick Carter, Executive Director of HSF. "CET's solution is built for the future, not the past. It not only provides enterprise-level support for existing computer networks, but--unlike any other organization--it also provides a forward-looking cloud computing platform that finally places an astonishing array of technology tools within reach of nonprofit organizations. It is simply a better IT solution than traditional IT service providers are able to offer."
CET is the nation's premier provider of private, secure, and affordable web-based computing platforms for small and mid-sized organizations. Its affordable and easy-to-use platform is stocked with a comprehensive suite of business applications that are accessed over the Internet. This flexible and efficient solution not only houses a wide array of computing tools, but it also reduces the need for expensive hardware, software, installation, and support.
Nonprofit organizations that typically have limited capital, space, and technical staff can benefit financially and environmentally by using cloud computing. It saves energy, reduces the amount of hardware needed, and is easier to deploy and maintain than in-house applications. Most importantly, it puts better tools in the hands of organizations so they can ultimately be more effective in the pursuit of their missions.
"Like any other type of business, nonprofits need to have access to technology tools that can further their strategic objectives. As a nonprofit member organization, HSF has shown outstanding leadership in providing this and other valued services to the nonprofit community," said Hannah Smitterberg, co-founder of CET. "There is no doubt in my mind that this alliance will lead to better collaboration in the nonprofit community and will help nonprofit organizations operate more efficiently and achieve more effective results."
The alliance will immediately focus on introducing the platform in the greater Lincoln and Omaha areas, with regional and national outreach efforts to begin shortly thereafter.
About HSF
The Human Services Federation is a nonprofit association of more than 120 local members dedicated to providing quality health and human services in Lincoln and Lancaster County. We work to continually inform, involve, strengthen and increase the capacity, awareness and effectiveness of nonprofits and the nonprofit sector in our community. For more information, visit http://www.hsfed.org.
About CET
Cost Effective Technologies sets the new standard in IT services. A subsidiary of Nebraska-based Nelnet, which has been providing technology-driven business process outsourcing solutions for more than 30 years, CET is a leading provider of private, secure, and affordable web-based computing platforms for small and mid-sized organizations. CET not only provides enterprise-level support for existing computer networks, but--unlike any other organization--it also provides a flexible, efficient, and secure cloud computing platform that is stocked with a comprehensive suite of business applications that are accessed over the Internet. CET's cloud computing solution is easy to use and reduces the need for expensive hardware, software, installation, and support. For more information, visit http://www.gocetech.com.
Source: Cost Effective Technologies
CONTACT: Media, Hannah Smitterberg, 1-877-770-8178, ext. 202, or CET
sales, Tom Nielsen, 1-877-770-8178, ext. 201, both of Cost Effective
Technologies; or Rick Carter of HSF, +1-402-441-4399
Web Site: http://www.gocetech.com/
http://www.hsfed.org/
Embarking on a Capacity-Building Mission to Bring the Benefits of Cloud Computing to the Nonprofit Sector
LINCOLN, Neb., May 17 -- Human Services Federation (HSF) and Cost Effective Technologies (CET), a subsidiary of Nelnet, today announced the formation of a strategic alliance to launch a unified information technology (IT) platform for nonprofit organizations. The alliance will offer a comprehensive package of IT services--including CET's innovative cloud computing platform--that is designed to put better tools in the hands of nonprofit organizations, allowing them to save significantly on IT-related costs.
"This alliance offers nonprofit organizations a valuable tool that allows them to better provide efficient, effective, and accountable solutions and service to our community," said Rick Carter, Executive Director of HSF. "CET's solution is built for the future, not the past. It not only provides enterprise-level support for existing computer networks, but--unlike any other organization--it also provides a forward-looking cloud computing platform that finally places an astonishing array of technology tools within reach of nonprofit organizations. It is simply a better IT solution than traditional IT service providers are able to offer."
CET is the nation's premier provider of private, secure, and affordable web-based computing platforms for small and mid-sized organizations. Its affordable and easy-to-use platform is stocked with a comprehensive suite of business applications that are accessed over the Internet. This flexible and efficient solution not only houses a wide array of computing tools, but it also reduces the need for expensive hardware, software, installation, and support.
Nonprofit organizations that typically have limited capital, space, and technical staff can benefit financially and environmentally by using cloud computing. It saves energy, reduces the amount of hardware needed, and is easier to deploy and maintain than in-house applications. Most importantly, it puts better tools in the hands of organizations so they can ultimately be more effective in the pursuit of their missions.
"Like any other type of business, nonprofits need to have access to technology tools that can further their strategic objectives. As a nonprofit member organization, HSF has shown outstanding leadership in providing this and other valued services to the nonprofit community," said Hannah Smitterberg, co-founder of CET. "There is no doubt in my mind that this alliance will lead to better collaboration in the nonprofit community and will help nonprofit organizations operate more efficiently and achieve more effective results."
The alliance will immediately focus on introducing the platform in the greater Lincoln and Omaha areas, with regional and national outreach efforts to begin shortly thereafter.
About HSF
The Human Services Federation is a nonprofit association of more than 120 local members dedicated to providing quality health and human services in Lincoln and Lancaster County. We work to continually inform, involve, strengthen and increase the capacity, awareness and effectiveness of nonprofits and the nonprofit sector in our community. For more information, visit http://www.hsfed.org.
About CET
Cost Effective Technologies sets the new standard in IT services. A subsidiary of Nebraska-based Nelnet, which has been providing technology-driven business process outsourcing solutions for more than 30 years, CET is a leading provider of private, secure, and affordable web-based computing platforms for small and mid-sized organizations. CET not only provides enterprise-level support for existing computer networks, but--unlike any other organization--it also provides a flexible, efficient, and secure cloud computing platform that is stocked with a comprehensive suite of business applications that are accessed over the Internet. CET's cloud computing solution is easy to use and reduces the need for expensive hardware, software, installation, and support. For more information, visit http://www.gocetech.com.
Source: Cost Effective Technologies
CONTACT: Media, Hannah Smitterberg, 1-877-770-8178, ext. 202, or CET
sales, Tom Nielsen, 1-877-770-8178, ext. 201, both of Cost Effective
Technologies; or Rick Carter of HSF, +1-402-441-4399
Web Site: http://www.gocetech.com/
http://www.hsfed.org/
Gameloft Comes Out Strong With a Slate of 10 3D Games for the Best Smartphones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Gameloft Comes Out Strong With a Slate of 10 3D Games for the Best Smartphones
Exclusively Available Through Gameloft's Channels
NEW YORK, May 17, 2010-- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video
games, announced today the launch of 10 high-definition 3D games for
smartphones that will be available through Gameloft's channels. The 10 titles
include: Asphalt 5, Let's Golf!, Assassin's Creed, Hero of Sparta, Gangstar:
West Coast Hustle, Dungeon Hunter, Real Football 2010, N.O.V.A. Near Orbit
Vanguard Alliance, Modern Combat: Sandstorm and Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. The
games are available on http://www.gameloft.com and http://wap.gameloft.com.
"Our goal has always been to offer the best gaming experience for each
device," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President, Publishing,
Gameloft. "With the arrival of smartphones that allow the creation of high
quality games, we are excited to bring consumers a unique line up of diverse
titles combining rich 3D graphics and intense gameplay"
Those high definition 3D games are custom created for each handset :
Let's Golf showcases striking graphics that set the bar high for 3D golf
games. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X and Asphalt 5 can be played using the
accelerometer to navigate vehicles and planes.
If you own an advanced Android Smartphone such as Sony Ericsson XPeria
X10, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid, Motorola Motoroi or Nexus One, reach out to
http://www.gameloft.com for a full list of games and features available for
your smartphone.
For the latest Gameloft information, follow us at
http://www.twitter.com/Gameloft, http://www.facebook.com/gameloft,
http://www.youtube.com/Gameloft and
http://www.google.com/profiles/gameloft.buzz
About Gameloft
Gameloft is the worldwide leader in developing and publishing
downloadable video games. Gameloft is now positioned, after 10 years, as one
of the most innovative companies in its field. The company designs games for
mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for which the number
of units should exceed four billion in 2012. As a pioneer in the new
downloadable game console market, Gameloft publishes games for WiiWare,
DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network. Partnership
agreements with major licensors allow Gameloft to associate the strongest
international brands with such games as Uno, Ferrari, Shrek, CSI, Iron Man,
Spiderman and Sonic. The company also has its own brand portfolio with
established franchises such as Real Football, Asphalt and Cerebral Challenge.
Gameloft has locations on all continents, distributes its games in 100
countries and has its own production studios with over 3,500 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For further information, please contact:
Sanette Chao - Director, Public Relations
+1-212-994-2495
Sanette.chao@gameloft.com
For more information, visit http://www.gameloft.com.
Source: Gameloft
For further information, please contact: Sanette Chao - Director, Public Relations, +1-212-994-2495, Sanette.chao@gameloft.com
Exclusively Available Through Gameloft's Channels
NEW YORK, May 17, 2010-- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video
games, announced today the launch of 10 high-definition 3D games for
smartphones that will be available through Gameloft's channels. The 10 titles
include: Asphalt 5, Let's Golf!, Assassin's Creed, Hero of Sparta, Gangstar:
West Coast Hustle, Dungeon Hunter, Real Football 2010, N.O.V.A. Near Orbit
Vanguard Alliance, Modern Combat: Sandstorm and Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. The
games are available on http://www.gameloft.com and http://wap.gameloft.com.
"Our goal has always been to offer the best gaming experience for each
device," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President, Publishing,
Gameloft. "With the arrival of smartphones that allow the creation of high
quality games, we are excited to bring consumers a unique line up of diverse
titles combining rich 3D graphics and intense gameplay"
Those high definition 3D games are custom created for each handset :
Let's Golf showcases striking graphics that set the bar high for 3D golf
games. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X and Asphalt 5 can be played using the
accelerometer to navigate vehicles and planes.
If you own an advanced Android Smartphone such as Sony Ericsson XPeria
X10, HTC Desire, Motorola Droid, Motorola Motoroi or Nexus One, reach out to
http://www.gameloft.com for a full list of games and features available for
your smartphone.
For the latest Gameloft information, follow us at
http://www.twitter.com/Gameloft, http://www.facebook.com/gameloft,
http://www.youtube.com/Gameloft and
http://www.google.com/profiles/gameloft.buzz
About Gameloft
Gameloft is the worldwide leader in developing and publishing
downloadable video games. Gameloft is now positioned, after 10 years, as one
of the most innovative companies in its field. The company designs games for
mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for which the number
of units should exceed four billion in 2012. As a pioneer in the new
downloadable game console market, Gameloft publishes games for WiiWare,
DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network. Partnership
agreements with major licensors allow Gameloft to associate the strongest
international brands with such games as Uno, Ferrari, Shrek, CSI, Iron Man,
Spiderman and Sonic. The company also has its own brand portfolio with
established franchises such as Real Football, Asphalt and Cerebral Challenge.
Gameloft has locations on all continents, distributes its games in 100
countries and has its own production studios with over 3,500 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For further information, please contact:
Sanette Chao - Director, Public Relations
+1-212-994-2495
Sanette.chao@gameloft.com
For more information, visit http://www.gameloft.com.
Source: Gameloft
For further information, please contact: Sanette Chao - Director, Public Relations, +1-212-994-2495, Sanette.chao@gameloft.com
'Cloud Commons' Community Debuts to Enable IT Professionals to Learn, Share and Engage with Peers on Key Cloud Issues
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
'Cloud Commons' Community Debuts to Enable IT Professionals to Learn, Share and Engage with Peers on Key Cloud Issues
CA Technologies Sponsors Collaborative Industry Community and Website To Help IT Leaders Make More Informed Decisions
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA WORLD -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced the debut of Cloud Commons, a collaborative community and website for IT professionals seeking insights into how to best use cloud computing to improve how IT supports business objectives.
The goal of Cloud Commons will be to provide an information-rich environment where IT professionals can expand their knowledge and obtain pertinent information about enterprise cloud computing from across the industry. Cloud Commons will enable IT professionals to contribute to and take advantage of rigorously quantified assessments of available cloud services. By sharing experiences and expertise, participants will be able to make well-informed tactical and strategic IT sourcing and management decisions based on a broad spectrum of timely cloud-related content and best practices from like-minded peers, advice from industry experts, and an extensive directory of cloud providers and services.
In addition to CA Technologies, which is sponsoring the site, foundational members of the Cloud Commons initiative include TM Forum, Red Hat, Carnegie Mellon University and Insight Investments, which is hosting the site.
"Demand for cloud services holds significant potential for the technology and communications industries, but many barriers still exist to widespread adoption at an enterprise level," said Martin Creaner, president, TM Forum. "We are fully supportive of this type of initiative to improve the uptake and development of a vibrant and open cloud services market."
"As a foundation partner for CA's Cloud Commons, we look forward to providing continued leadership in driving the next wave of technology evolution through cloud computing," said Scott Crenshaw, vice president and GM, Cloud business unit at Red Hat. "With the rich cloud content and resources available through Cloud Commons, enterprises will be further enabled to unlock the value of the cloud."
Among the key components of the site will be:
-- Service Measurement Index (SMI), being developed by Carnegie Mellon
University, a standard for quantifying and evaluating services,
addressing the need for industry-wide, globally accepted measures for
calculating the benefits and risks of cloud computing services.
-- A marketplace of cloud computing service offerings. This marketplace
is expected to include vendor service ratings to enable participants
to compare alternate service options.
-- An area that will allow participants to provide qualitative feedback
on their experience with third-party cloud services.
-- Features that will encourage peer collaboration and networking,
permitting community commentary on content posted on the site and
enable the sharing of cloud best practices.
-- Articles from industry analysts and subject matter experts, blog feeds
from industry thought leaders, white papers and stories on real
experiences from IT professionals.
CA Technologies invested in initial independent research to provide starting-point information about the many cloud services. On-going community participation will be able to build on and expand this information, while also adding commentary and entirely new content. The more than 5,000 customers at CA World 2010 can be among the first to contribute their expertise and experiences to the site. Future planned additions are planned to include hosted web casts and webinars delivered by subject matter experts on cloud topics, and content in podcast and video formats.
"Today, there is no comprehensive, unbiased source that solicits and aggregates the most current and relevant knowledge about cloud computing and the accumulated, actual experiences that organizations are having with the cloud," said David Hodgson, senior vice president of the Cloud Products & Solutions business line at CA Technologies. "Cloud Commons will address this need -- providing IT professionals with situational awareness and visibility into what is possible with the cloud."
For more information on CA World 2010 including a full agenda and registration details, visit http://www.ca.com/caworld.
-- To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device,
visit: http://caworld.ca.com/
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA Technologies on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
Connect with CA Technologies
-- CA Social Media Page
-- CA Press Releases
-- CA Podcasts
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2010 CA. All rights reserved. All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact
Bob Gordon
Phone: (631) 342-2391
bobg@ca.com
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Bob Gordon, +1-631-342-2391, bobg@ca.com
Web Site: http://www.ca.com/
CA Technologies Sponsors Collaborative Industry Community and Website To Help IT Leaders Make More Informed Decisions
LAS VEGAS, May 17 -- CA WORLD -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced the debut of Cloud Commons, a collaborative community and website for IT professionals seeking insights into how to best use cloud computing to improve how IT supports business objectives.
The goal of Cloud Commons will be to provide an information-rich environment where IT professionals can expand their knowledge and obtain pertinent information about enterprise cloud computing from across the industry. Cloud Commons will enable IT professionals to contribute to and take advantage of rigorously quantified assessments of available cloud services. By sharing experiences and expertise, participants will be able to make well-informed tactical and strategic IT sourcing and management decisions based on a broad spectrum of timely cloud-related content and best practices from like-minded peers, advice from industry experts, and an extensive directory of cloud providers and services.
In addition to CA Technologies, which is sponsoring the site, foundational members of the Cloud Commons initiative include TM Forum, Red Hat, Carnegie Mellon University and Insight Investments, which is hosting the site.
"Demand for cloud services holds significant potential for the technology and communications industries, but many barriers still exist to widespread adoption at an enterprise level," said Martin Creaner, president, TM Forum. "We are fully supportive of this type of initiative to improve the uptake and development of a vibrant and open cloud services market."
"As a foundation partner for CA's Cloud Commons, we look forward to providing continued leadership in driving the next wave of technology evolution through cloud computing," said Scott Crenshaw, vice president and GM, Cloud business unit at Red Hat. "With the rich cloud content and resources available through Cloud Commons, enterprises will be further enabled to unlock the value of the cloud."
Among the key components of the site will be:
-- Service Measurement Index (SMI), being developed by Carnegie Mellon
University, a standard for quantifying and evaluating services,
addressing the need for industry-wide, globally accepted measures for
calculating the benefits and risks of cloud computing services.
-- A marketplace of cloud computing service offerings. This marketplace
is expected to include vendor service ratings to enable participants
to compare alternate service options.
-- An area that will allow participants to provide qualitative feedback
on their experience with third-party cloud services.
-- Features that will encourage peer collaboration and networking,
permitting community commentary on content posted on the site and
enable the sharing of cloud best practices.
-- Articles from industry analysts and subject matter experts, blog feeds
from industry thought leaders, white papers and stories on real
experiences from IT professionals.
CA Technologies invested in initial independent research to provide starting-point information about the many cloud services. On-going community participation will be able to build on and expand this information, while also adding commentary and entirely new content. The more than 5,000 customers at CA World 2010 can be among the first to contribute their expertise and experiences to the site. Future planned additions are planned to include hosted web casts and webinars delivered by subject matter experts on cloud topics, and content in podcast and video formats.
"Today, there is no comprehensive, unbiased source that solicits and aggregates the most current and relevant knowledge about cloud computing and the accumulated, actual experiences that organizations are having with the cloud," said David Hodgson, senior vice president of the Cloud Products & Solutions business line at CA Technologies. "Cloud Commons will address this need -- providing IT professionals with situational awareness and visibility into what is possible with the cloud."
For more information on CA World 2010 including a full agenda and registration details, visit http://www.ca.com/caworld.
-- To join the CA World community on the Web or your mobile device,
visit: http://caworld.ca.com/
-- Follow @CAInc and @CAWorld2010 on Twitter
-- Follow us on LinkedIn
-- Join CAInc and CAWorld on Facebook
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO )
About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies' innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com. Follow CA Technologies on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cainc.
Connect with CA Technologies
-- CA Social Media Page
-- CA Press Releases
-- CA Podcasts
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2010 CA. All rights reserved. All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact
Bob Gordon
Phone: (631) 342-2391
bobg@ca.com
Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100516/NY05617LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CA Technologies
CONTACT: Bob Gordon, +1-631-342-2391, bobg@ca.com
Web Site: http://www.ca.com/
International SOS and Control Risks Launch TravelTracker Mobile
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 9:49:01 AM
International SOS and Control Risks Launch TravelTracker Mobile
Enhanced Service Gives Clients On-the-Go Access to Critical Alerts and Traveler Data, Provides Direct Communication Tools on Mobile Devices
PHILADELPHIA, May 17 -- International SOS and Control Risks today released TravelTracker Mobile, an on-the-go enhancement to the companies' market-leading TravelTracker service. TravelTracker Mobile gives clients the ability to view, locate and contact globally-mobile employees, anywhere, anytime, from any one of more than 5,000 different types of mobile devices.
"Our clients are responsible for managing the health and safety of employees across the globe, which means that they need to be aware and equipped to respond immediately whenever a situation arises," said Jan-Coos Geesink, CEO of Travel Security Services, a joint venture between International SOS and Control Risks. "TravelTracker Mobile integrates seamlessly with the assistance services provided by our medical, security and logistical experts - a feature that is particularly important when we are helping clients manage global crises."
"The convenience of TravelTracker Mobile is invaluable for our clients, who are often traveling themselves," said Tim Daniel, Group Executive Vice President, International SOS. "No longer do they need to have a laptop on-hand when a disaster strikes. They can now use their mobile phone to get the details on the situation, assess its impact, and respond appropriately to support their employees and senior executives."
A travel risk management tool that often fulfills duty of care, the existing web-based TravelTracker system is used by over 500 organizations. Key system statistics include:
-- Currently, approximately 2.6 million unique travelers are tracked
through the system per year, based on 58 million bookings received.
-- Following the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, more than 150 companies,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations used TravelTracker to
access information and provide advice to nearly 700 travelers.
In a recent poll, 44% of clients indicated that they could estimate the number of employees they have in any given country around the world within just 15 minutes. TravelTracker is a key tool for many clients tracking their globally-mobile employees.
There is no additional cost for the mobile-enabled version - it is offered as part of the regular annual TravelTracker subscription.
"We pioneered global travel tracking programs after 9/11, and since that time our system has evolved to become the sophisticated offering that TravelTracker is today," said Daniel. "With the release of TravelTracker Mobile, the information is now even easier to use. We expect this enhancement to drive up the number of TravelTracker users dramatically and result in even broader usage of the tool."
TravelTracker Mobile supports more than 5,000 different types of mobile devices, including the vast majority of those used by businesses, such as the iPhone(TM), BlackBerry(TM) and other smart phones. The service does not require any downloads or special set-ups; instead, users access the site by visiting the regular TravelTracker website address on their device's web browser and login using the same credentials they normally do.
Once they have logged in, users are taken to a dashboard view that gives them a global snapshot of their travelers, broken down into the total number, those in locations with current medical or security alerts, and those in high and extreme risk countries. Users can also search for specific travelers by location, flight, name, event and risk level. After searching, users can view travelers' itinerary and contact information, and get in touch with them by email or, if they have opted in, SMS text message.
"The ability to communicate quickly with large groups of travelers is particularly valuable," said Daniel. "When communication networks are severely degraded due to a crisis, text messaging is sometimes the only option for contacting affected employees and finding out their status. With TravelTracker Mobile, companies that employ this option can disseminate vital information to all of their effected personnel with speed, clarity and consistency."
International SOS and Control Risks developed TravelTracker Mobile with Usablenet, a leading mobile-web company. The technology protects data privacy, as it does not host, store or database any content, traveler information, or customers' information.
Demo logins to TravelTracker Mobile and sample images of the program in use on an iPhone or BlackBerry device are available to press on request.
About International SOS
International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/) is the world's leading international healthcare, medical assistance, and security services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, and security solutions to organizations with international operations. Services include planning and preventative programs, in-country expertise, and emergency response. A global team of 6,000 employees led by 900 full-time physicians and 200 security specialists provides health and security support to enable its members to operate wherever they work or travel. Members include 66 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies.
About Control Risks:
Control Risks is one of the world's leading global business risk consultancies. As a trusted adviser to almost three quarters of the Fortune Global 500, we enable our clients to succeed in complex and hostile environments. We provide the information, advice and practical support they need to manage the political, security and integrity risks that come with doing business internationally.
Source: International SOS
CONTACT: Erin Giordano of International SOS, +1-215-942-8078; or Lisa
Miller, +1-202-857-2209, or Kerry McFadden, +1-202-449-3344, both for
International SOS
Web Site: http://www.internationalsos.com/
Enhanced Service Gives Clients On-the-Go Access to Critical Alerts and Traveler Data, Provides Direct Communication Tools on Mobile Devices
PHILADELPHIA, May 17 -- International SOS and Control Risks today released TravelTracker Mobile, an on-the-go enhancement to the companies' market-leading TravelTracker service. TravelTracker Mobile gives clients the ability to view, locate and contact globally-mobile employees, anywhere, anytime, from any one of more than 5,000 different types of mobile devices.
"Our clients are responsible for managing the health and safety of employees across the globe, which means that they need to be aware and equipped to respond immediately whenever a situation arises," said Jan-Coos Geesink, CEO of Travel Security Services, a joint venture between International SOS and Control Risks. "TravelTracker Mobile integrates seamlessly with the assistance services provided by our medical, security and logistical experts - a feature that is particularly important when we are helping clients manage global crises."
"The convenience of TravelTracker Mobile is invaluable for our clients, who are often traveling themselves," said Tim Daniel, Group Executive Vice President, International SOS. "No longer do they need to have a laptop on-hand when a disaster strikes. They can now use their mobile phone to get the details on the situation, assess its impact, and respond appropriately to support their employees and senior executives."
A travel risk management tool that often fulfills duty of care, the existing web-based TravelTracker system is used by over 500 organizations. Key system statistics include:
-- Currently, approximately 2.6 million unique travelers are tracked
through the system per year, based on 58 million bookings received.
-- Following the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, more than 150 companies,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations used TravelTracker to
access information and provide advice to nearly 700 travelers.
In a recent poll, 44% of clients indicated that they could estimate the number of employees they have in any given country around the world within just 15 minutes. TravelTracker is a key tool for many clients tracking their globally-mobile employees.
There is no additional cost for the mobile-enabled version - it is offered as part of the regular annual TravelTracker subscription.
"We pioneered global travel tracking programs after 9/11, and since that time our system has evolved to become the sophisticated offering that TravelTracker is today," said Daniel. "With the release of TravelTracker Mobile, the information is now even easier to use. We expect this enhancement to drive up the number of TravelTracker users dramatically and result in even broader usage of the tool."
TravelTracker Mobile supports more than 5,000 different types of mobile devices, including the vast majority of those used by businesses, such as the iPhone(TM), BlackBerry(TM) and other smart phones. The service does not require any downloads or special set-ups; instead, users access the site by visiting the regular TravelTracker website address on their device's web browser and login using the same credentials they normally do.
Once they have logged in, users are taken to a dashboard view that gives them a global snapshot of their travelers, broken down into the total number, those in locations with current medical or security alerts, and those in high and extreme risk countries. Users can also search for specific travelers by location, flight, name, event and risk level. After searching, users can view travelers' itinerary and contact information, and get in touch with them by email or, if they have opted in, SMS text message.
"The ability to communicate quickly with large groups of travelers is particularly valuable," said Daniel. "When communication networks are severely degraded due to a crisis, text messaging is sometimes the only option for contacting affected employees and finding out their status. With TravelTracker Mobile, companies that employ this option can disseminate vital information to all of their effected personnel with speed, clarity and consistency."
International SOS and Control Risks developed TravelTracker Mobile with Usablenet, a leading mobile-web company. The technology protects data privacy, as it does not host, store or database any content, traveler information, or customers' information.
Demo logins to TravelTracker Mobile and sample images of the program in use on an iPhone or BlackBerry device are available to press on request.
About International SOS
International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/) is the world's leading international healthcare, medical assistance, and security services company. Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS provides integrated medical, clinical, and security solutions to organizations with international operations. Services include planning and preventative programs, in-country expertise, and emergency response. A global team of 6,000 employees led by 900 full-time physicians and 200 security specialists provides health and security support to enable its members to operate wherever they work or travel. Members include 66 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies.
About Control Risks:
Control Risks is one of the world's leading global business risk consultancies. As a trusted adviser to almost three quarters of the Fortune Global 500, we enable our clients to succeed in complex and hostile environments. We provide the information, advice and practical support they need to manage the political, security and integrity risks that come with doing business internationally.
Source: International SOS
CONTACT: Erin Giordano of International SOS, +1-215-942-8078; or Lisa
Miller, +1-202-857-2209, or Kerry McFadden, +1-202-449-3344, both for
International SOS
Web Site: http://www.internationalsos.com/
Greenway's Mobile Clinic Available on Apple Handheld Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 9:14:01 AM
Greenway's Mobile Clinic Available on Apple Handheld Devices
PrimeMobile Solution Enables Providers Using Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
CARROLLTON, Ga., May 17 -- Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., provider of the integrated, single-database electronic health record (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite®, is announcing the availability of its remote clinical and financial solution PrimeMobile® onto Apple's iPhone®, iPad(TM) and iPod touch®.
Providers utilizing the latest version of Greenway's PrimeSuite EHR for clinical and administrative patient data can now access the information from any remote location by downloading PrimeMobile from Apple's App Store as a desktop icon onto their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Greenway is also developing PrimeMobile for use on Blackberry and Droid mobile phones.
Greenway's PrimeMobile provides secure login and password protected remote access of ambulatory and hospital-based patient data integrated within PrimeSuite to view schedules, clinical documents and lab results through patient search and filter functions that also tailor patient data to hospital rounds.
Clinically, PrimeMobile also provides patient summary and the addition of patient notes to further eliminate paper-based processes, as well as the ability to instantly assess patient or staff questions, accessed through Summary, Documents and Charges prompts.
PrimeMobile's administrative and financial capabilities integrate charge capture and confirmation through the access of CPT and ICD codes to instantly route charges and notes to PrimeSuite for automated review and posting to accelerate billing cycles and reduce lost charges.
"In today's healthcare environment there are constantly new frontiers and we developed PrimeMobile in anticipation of its ability to advance entire practice efficiencies," said Greenway President and CEO Tee Green. "Providers need a secure, instantly accessible and full-spectrum remote capability adaptable to their devices. This is another example of Greenway collaborating with customers to drive innovations that ultimately ensure their success."
About Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.
Greenway Medical Technologies provides the latest in EHR, ambulatory healthcare and clinical research business solutions and services to more than 23,000 healthcare providers nationwide, in 30 specialties and subspecialties, by enhancing the delivery of patient care through innovative HIT software and on-demand services that allow physician practices to function at their highest level of efficiency. Greenway's PrimeSuite is a comprehensive, interoperability component of the integrated physician's infrastructure solution, which serves as the starting point of a long-term business plan for physician practices. PrimeSuite 2011 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011 Ambulatory EHR, additionally certified for Child Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, with optional Advanced Reporting. PrimeSuite integrates a practice's clinical, financial and administrative processes, and allows practices to increase profitability, enhance patient satisfaction and facilitate adherence to compliance guidelines. Established in 1998, Carrollton, Ga.-based Greenway Medical Technologies is a privately held company with more than 300 employees. For more information about Greenway, visit http://www.greenwaymedical.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, services and related products, prices, and other factors.
Source: Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Greg Fulton, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.,
+1-770-262-2347, GregFulton@GreenwayMedical.com, or Erin Barrett, The Brandon
Agency, +1-843-916-2000, EBarrett@TheBrandonAgency.com
Web Site: http://www.greenwaymedical.com/
PrimeMobile Solution Enables Providers Using Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
CARROLLTON, Ga., May 17 -- Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., provider of the integrated, single-database electronic health record (EHR), practice management and interoperability solution PrimeSuite®, is announcing the availability of its remote clinical and financial solution PrimeMobile® onto Apple's iPhone®, iPad(TM) and iPod touch®.
Providers utilizing the latest version of Greenway's PrimeSuite EHR for clinical and administrative patient data can now access the information from any remote location by downloading PrimeMobile from Apple's App Store as a desktop icon onto their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Greenway is also developing PrimeMobile for use on Blackberry and Droid mobile phones.
Greenway's PrimeMobile provides secure login and password protected remote access of ambulatory and hospital-based patient data integrated within PrimeSuite to view schedules, clinical documents and lab results through patient search and filter functions that also tailor patient data to hospital rounds.
Clinically, PrimeMobile also provides patient summary and the addition of patient notes to further eliminate paper-based processes, as well as the ability to instantly assess patient or staff questions, accessed through Summary, Documents and Charges prompts.
PrimeMobile's administrative and financial capabilities integrate charge capture and confirmation through the access of CPT and ICD codes to instantly route charges and notes to PrimeSuite for automated review and posting to accelerate billing cycles and reduce lost charges.
"In today's healthcare environment there are constantly new frontiers and we developed PrimeMobile in anticipation of its ability to advance entire practice efficiencies," said Greenway President and CEO Tee Green. "Providers need a secure, instantly accessible and full-spectrum remote capability adaptable to their devices. This is another example of Greenway collaborating with customers to drive innovations that ultimately ensure their success."
About Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.
Greenway Medical Technologies provides the latest in EHR, ambulatory healthcare and clinical research business solutions and services to more than 23,000 healthcare providers nationwide, in 30 specialties and subspecialties, by enhancing the delivery of patient care through innovative HIT software and on-demand services that allow physician practices to function at their highest level of efficiency. Greenway's PrimeSuite is a comprehensive, interoperability component of the integrated physician's infrastructure solution, which serves as the starting point of a long-term business plan for physician practices. PrimeSuite 2011 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011 Ambulatory EHR, additionally certified for Child Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, with optional Advanced Reporting. PrimeSuite integrates a practice's clinical, financial and administrative processes, and allows practices to increase profitability, enhance patient satisfaction and facilitate adherence to compliance guidelines. Established in 1998, Carrollton, Ga.-based Greenway Medical Technologies is a privately held company with more than 300 employees. For more information about Greenway, visit http://www.greenwaymedical.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in the press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, services and related products, prices, and other factors.
Source: Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Greg Fulton, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.,
+1-770-262-2347, GregFulton@GreenwayMedical.com, or Erin Barrett, The Brandon
Agency, +1-843-916-2000, EBarrett@TheBrandonAgency.com
Web Site: http://www.greenwaymedical.com/
Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 9:09:56 AM
Logitech tries to refresh its product lines every once in awhile. This serves a few purposes. For Logitech, this means a steady stream of revenue. For the consumers, it usually means a better product than before. The G110 is just such a product. It takes over for the G11 that was released about three years ago and bests it in every way.Next Page »
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FreshDirect Expands Presence in Connecticut Market with its Arrival in Stamford
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
FreshDirect Expands Presence in Connecticut Market with its Arrival in Stamford
Leading Online Grocery Home Delivery Service Looks to Build on Momentum of Successful Launch into the Greenwich Area
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 17 -- Continuing its expansion into Connecticut, FreshDirect, the leading online grocer, announced that beginning May 17, it is adding Stamford to the rapidly growing roster of communities that will receive home delivery service from FreshDirect's highly successful fresh food and grocery.
The addition of Stamford, Connecticut's fourth largest city, provides FreshDirect with a strong presence in Fairfield County where the company recently expanded into Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Cos Cob and Riverside. FreshDirect recently doubled its presence in neighboring Westchester County, NY, where it now serves 21 communities.
"We are very pleased with the enthusiastic response we've received from our recent launch in the Greenwich market and expansion in Westchester County. We intend to build on that momentum with our arrival now in Stamford," said Rick Braddock, Chief Executive Officer, FreshDirect. "Stamford is one of the Tri-State's most dynamic cities with a vibrant and growing residential and corporate sales population. We are excited to be able to offer our Stamford consumers the freshest food direct from the farm, delivered to our customers' homes at everyday low prices."
From its state-of-the-art kitchen and facility in Long Island City, FreshDirect has revolutionized the online grocery business and set a new standard for fresh food supply, offering customers unparalleled quality, product customization and value pricing.
Home Delivery of the Freshest Food at Everyday Low Prices
Only FreshDirect offers a wide selection of the freshest and highest quality produce, meats, fish, and dairy items, all sourced directly from the farms and fisheries and delivered straight to the customers' doors. By eliminating the middleman, FreshDirect passes savings directly to customers. FreshDirect offers up to three times more organic and locally produced products than supermarkets and other online grocers. Meat, seafood and deli items are cut to order, just hours before delivery.
FreshDirect offers over 600 choices of ready-to-heat-and-serve whole meals as side dishes prepared fresh daily. Thanks to FreshDirect, feeding a family right has never been so easy.
Peak-Season Produce and Seafood with Daily Ratings
Only at FreshDirect do food experts rate all the produce and seafood every morning so customers always know what's going to be great in next-day deliveries. In fact, up to 90% of FreshDirect customers use Daily Quality Ratings to discover what's great now.
Save Money Every Day, Every Week
In addition to everyday great prices, FreshDirect offers daily and weekly deals on fresh foods and brand-name staples. Customers can save as much as 50%. FreshDirect offers "Buy Big," a selection of family packs and bulk purchases at club store prices. With FreshDirect's online Budget Tracker, customers can keep track of spending while shopping and never need to stand in line or blow the family budget with impulse buys. Thanks to FreshDirect's "Quickshop" feature, customers can buy their family's favorites in minutes from previous orders.
4-Minute Meals Prepared Fresh Daily
FreshDirect offers 85 choices of 4-Minute Meals prepared fresh daily on premises from exclusive recipes by renowned chefs from the finest restaurants in the Tri-State area, and by FreshDirect's master chefs. FreshDirect customers and their family members can enjoy indulgent whole meals by Terrance Brennan of Michelin-starred Picholine and Artisanal or award-winning New Indian cuisine by Chef Floyd Cardoz of Tabla.
Smart Shopping Made Easy
FreshDirect's easy-to-use website offers tools and information to make shopping smart and easy. Only FreshDirect offers "Your Favorites," a tool that keeps track of purchases and displays customers' favorite items and frequently purchased products. Customers can use FreshDirect's exclusive "Nutrition Sort" tool to compare the nutritional context grocery, frozen and dairy products.
New FreshDirect iPhone® App*
To make grocery shopping even easier and faster, FreshDirect offers the only full-service grocery shopping iPhone App, which is free to all FreshDirect customers. The FreshDirect iPhone app is a complete on-the-go grocery store that delivers the full product selection and smart features.
For a complete list of offerings and Fairfield/Westchester communities served by FreshDirect, please visit http://www.freshdirect.com.
*iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
About FreshDirect
FreshDirect is one of the nation's leading online food brands and grocery providers, known for its convenient home delivery service and the manufacture of fresh, delicious food. Changing the way customers shop for groceries since 2002, the company uses a direct distribution model with in-house, overnight production that cuts out the middleman and helps FreshDirect offer farm-fresh food at prices up to 20% lower than conventional grocery stores. Every product is 100% satisfaction guaranteed, every time. Thanks to expert daily ratings, FreshDirect customers can easily shop for best of the season in produce and seafood. Only at FreshDirect, the online shopping experience is highly personalized with smart shopping features that help customers track their favorites, remember missed items, shop from previous orders and get recommendations on new foods they might like. FreshDirect has also teamed up with top New York City chefs and restaurants to bring customers quick, restaurant-quality prepared meals, unavailable anywhere else. FreshDirect has fulfilled more than ten million orders to date. Its ever-expanding service area includes most of Manhattan, locations in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx, as well as parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester and Nassau County. FreshDirect ranks 62 on the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide®. For more information, visit http://www.freshdirect.com.
Source: FreshDirect
CONTACT: Dean Bender of Thompson & Bender, +1-914-762-1900 ext. 13,
dean@thompson-bender.com; or Judy Huang of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8346,
jyhuang@webershandwick.com
Web Site: http://www.freshdirect.com/
Leading Online Grocery Home Delivery Service Looks to Build on Momentum of Successful Launch into the Greenwich Area
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 17 -- Continuing its expansion into Connecticut, FreshDirect, the leading online grocer, announced that beginning May 17, it is adding Stamford to the rapidly growing roster of communities that will receive home delivery service from FreshDirect's highly successful fresh food and grocery.
The addition of Stamford, Connecticut's fourth largest city, provides FreshDirect with a strong presence in Fairfield County where the company recently expanded into Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Cos Cob and Riverside. FreshDirect recently doubled its presence in neighboring Westchester County, NY, where it now serves 21 communities.
"We are very pleased with the enthusiastic response we've received from our recent launch in the Greenwich market and expansion in Westchester County. We intend to build on that momentum with our arrival now in Stamford," said Rick Braddock, Chief Executive Officer, FreshDirect. "Stamford is one of the Tri-State's most dynamic cities with a vibrant and growing residential and corporate sales population. We are excited to be able to offer our Stamford consumers the freshest food direct from the farm, delivered to our customers' homes at everyday low prices."
From its state-of-the-art kitchen and facility in Long Island City, FreshDirect has revolutionized the online grocery business and set a new standard for fresh food supply, offering customers unparalleled quality, product customization and value pricing.
Home Delivery of the Freshest Food at Everyday Low Prices
Only FreshDirect offers a wide selection of the freshest and highest quality produce, meats, fish, and dairy items, all sourced directly from the farms and fisheries and delivered straight to the customers' doors. By eliminating the middleman, FreshDirect passes savings directly to customers. FreshDirect offers up to three times more organic and locally produced products than supermarkets and other online grocers. Meat, seafood and deli items are cut to order, just hours before delivery.
FreshDirect offers over 600 choices of ready-to-heat-and-serve whole meals as side dishes prepared fresh daily. Thanks to FreshDirect, feeding a family right has never been so easy.
Peak-Season Produce and Seafood with Daily Ratings
Only at FreshDirect do food experts rate all the produce and seafood every morning so customers always know what's going to be great in next-day deliveries. In fact, up to 90% of FreshDirect customers use Daily Quality Ratings to discover what's great now.
Save Money Every Day, Every Week
In addition to everyday great prices, FreshDirect offers daily and weekly deals on fresh foods and brand-name staples. Customers can save as much as 50%. FreshDirect offers "Buy Big," a selection of family packs and bulk purchases at club store prices. With FreshDirect's online Budget Tracker, customers can keep track of spending while shopping and never need to stand in line or blow the family budget with impulse buys. Thanks to FreshDirect's "Quickshop" feature, customers can buy their family's favorites in minutes from previous orders.
4-Minute Meals Prepared Fresh Daily
FreshDirect offers 85 choices of 4-Minute Meals prepared fresh daily on premises from exclusive recipes by renowned chefs from the finest restaurants in the Tri-State area, and by FreshDirect's master chefs. FreshDirect customers and their family members can enjoy indulgent whole meals by Terrance Brennan of Michelin-starred Picholine and Artisanal or award-winning New Indian cuisine by Chef Floyd Cardoz of Tabla.
Smart Shopping Made Easy
FreshDirect's easy-to-use website offers tools and information to make shopping smart and easy. Only FreshDirect offers "Your Favorites," a tool that keeps track of purchases and displays customers' favorite items and frequently purchased products. Customers can use FreshDirect's exclusive "Nutrition Sort" tool to compare the nutritional context grocery, frozen and dairy products.
New FreshDirect iPhone® App*
To make grocery shopping even easier and faster, FreshDirect offers the only full-service grocery shopping iPhone App, which is free to all FreshDirect customers. The FreshDirect iPhone app is a complete on-the-go grocery store that delivers the full product selection and smart features.
For a complete list of offerings and Fairfield/Westchester communities served by FreshDirect, please visit http://www.freshdirect.com.
*iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
About FreshDirect
FreshDirect is one of the nation's leading online food brands and grocery providers, known for its convenient home delivery service and the manufacture of fresh, delicious food. Changing the way customers shop for groceries since 2002, the company uses a direct distribution model with in-house, overnight production that cuts out the middleman and helps FreshDirect offer farm-fresh food at prices up to 20% lower than conventional grocery stores. Every product is 100% satisfaction guaranteed, every time. Thanks to expert daily ratings, FreshDirect customers can easily shop for best of the season in produce and seafood. Only at FreshDirect, the online shopping experience is highly personalized with smart shopping features that help customers track their favorites, remember missed items, shop from previous orders and get recommendations on new foods they might like. FreshDirect has also teamed up with top New York City chefs and restaurants to bring customers quick, restaurant-quality prepared meals, unavailable anywhere else. FreshDirect has fulfilled more than ten million orders to date. Its ever-expanding service area includes most of Manhattan, locations in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx, as well as parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester and Nassau County. FreshDirect ranks 62 on the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide®. For more information, visit http://www.freshdirect.com.
Source: FreshDirect
CONTACT: Dean Bender of Thompson & Bender, +1-914-762-1900 ext. 13,
dean@thompson-bender.com; or Judy Huang of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8346,
jyhuang@webershandwick.com
Web Site: http://www.freshdirect.com/
SeeUnity Simplifies SharePoint Integration to IBM FileNet
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:42:01 AM
SeeUnity Simplifies SharePoint Integration to IBM FileNet
SeeUnity Web Part Express for IBM FileNet delivers a FREE, out of the box solution for accessing FileNet documents directly via SharePoint
DENVER, May 17 -- SeeUnity, the market-leading provider of Enterprise Content Integration and Migration products, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web Part Express for FileNet. This new offering enables information workers to easily find, browse, and view FileNet content - directly through a SharePoint interface.
"Web Part Express for FileNet solves two major challenges for companies trying to manage SharePoint alongside a traditional FileNet environment," says Brant Henne, Marketing Director for SeeUnity. "First, it allows organizations to reduce the reliance on any ECM user clients, allowing users to spend more time on a single, SharePoint interface. Second, all products from our Express product line eliminate the cost and complexity of extensive services engagements. This lightweight, free solution enables customers to easily solve some basic integration challenges."
Leveraging Core Integration Services, the same .NET-based platform that powers all SeeUnity technology, Web Part Express delivers integration in minutes. With a targeted set of basic features, Web Part Express is also cost-optimized for organizations looking for reliable integration without unnecessary license and support costs.
Web Part Express can satisfy a number of business demands, including:
-- Provide a single view into enterprise content
-- Increase the role that SharePoint can play, and the benefits it can
deliver
-- Make content more visible and accessible - particularly for remote
users
-- Reduce the support demands on IT
How to Obtain Web Part Express
For more information or to obtain access to Web Part Express, please visit http://www.seeunity.com/products/webpart.express.filenet.asp.
More Information
SeeUnity is a leading provider of Enterprise Content Integration and Migration solutions. Our products enable short and long-term content coexistence strategies that increase the value of your Microsoft SharePoint and ECM investments. For more information about SeeUnity, visit http://www.seeunity.com.
SeeUnity and the SeeUnity logo are trademarks of SeeUnity, Inc. SharePoint is a registered trademark of Microsoft. IBM FileNet is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
Brant Henne
Marketing Director
970.744.5011
brant.henne@seeunity.com
Source: SeeUnity
CONTACT: Brant Henne, Marketing Director of SeeUnity, +1-970-744-5011,
brant.henne@seeunity.com
Web Site: http://www.seeunity.com/
SeeUnity Web Part Express for IBM FileNet delivers a FREE, out of the box solution for accessing FileNet documents directly via SharePoint
DENVER, May 17 -- SeeUnity, the market-leading provider of Enterprise Content Integration and Migration products, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web Part Express for FileNet. This new offering enables information workers to easily find, browse, and view FileNet content - directly through a SharePoint interface.
"Web Part Express for FileNet solves two major challenges for companies trying to manage SharePoint alongside a traditional FileNet environment," says Brant Henne, Marketing Director for SeeUnity. "First, it allows organizations to reduce the reliance on any ECM user clients, allowing users to spend more time on a single, SharePoint interface. Second, all products from our Express product line eliminate the cost and complexity of extensive services engagements. This lightweight, free solution enables customers to easily solve some basic integration challenges."
Leveraging Core Integration Services, the same .NET-based platform that powers all SeeUnity technology, Web Part Express delivers integration in minutes. With a targeted set of basic features, Web Part Express is also cost-optimized for organizations looking for reliable integration without unnecessary license and support costs.
Web Part Express can satisfy a number of business demands, including:
-- Provide a single view into enterprise content
-- Increase the role that SharePoint can play, and the benefits it can
deliver
-- Make content more visible and accessible - particularly for remote
users
-- Reduce the support demands on IT
How to Obtain Web Part Express
For more information or to obtain access to Web Part Express, please visit http://www.seeunity.com/products/webpart.express.filenet.asp.
More Information
SeeUnity is a leading provider of Enterprise Content Integration and Migration solutions. Our products enable short and long-term content coexistence strategies that increase the value of your Microsoft SharePoint and ECM investments. For more information about SeeUnity, visit http://www.seeunity.com.
SeeUnity and the SeeUnity logo are trademarks of SeeUnity, Inc. SharePoint is a registered trademark of Microsoft. IBM FileNet is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact:
Brant Henne
Marketing Director
970.744.5011
brant.henne@seeunity.com
Source: SeeUnity
CONTACT: Brant Henne, Marketing Director of SeeUnity, +1-970-744-5011,
brant.henne@seeunity.com
Web Site: http://www.seeunity.com/
LocalTV LLC and DataSphere to Launch Community Websites in 11 U.S. States
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
LocalTV LLC and DataSphere to Launch Community Websites in 11 U.S. States
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 17 -- LocalTV LLC, one of the largest US broadcasting groups, and DataSphere Technologies, a provider of hyperlocal web technology and sales solutions for media companies, will launch community focused websites in 12 markets served by LocalTV LLC. These markets include: Denver, CO (KDVR); St Louis, MO (KTVI); Salt Lake City, UT (KSTU); Kansas City, MO (WDAF); Milwaukee, WI (WITI); Norfolk, VA (WTKR); Oklahoma City, OK (KFOR); Greensboro, NC (WGHP); Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA (WNEP); Des Moines, IA (WHO); Davenport-Rock Island-Moline, IL (WQAD); and Fort Smith, AR (KFSM).
These community websites will feature hyperlocal news content and include user-generated content about area happenings & events. Local businesses will also benefit from the opportunity to target their potential customers. In addition to powering the community websites, DataSphere will provide existing LocalTV LLC websites with enhanced functionality, including market-leading site search, coupons, business directory, video gallery and ad targeting.
"LocalTV LLC is committed to finding the best available resources to support our stations creating strong content and serving the needs of our advertisers and customers," said Bobby Lawrence, CEO of LocalTV LLC. "DataSphere's technology and sales services will help us continue to lead in providing the most relevant exchange in the local marketplace, while giving our stations the leading edge in today's competitive media environment."
This agreement is the latest implementation of DataSphere Technologies' LocalNet service, a comprehensive solution that already provides turnkey technology, advertising and sales capabilities for 7 media companies and more than 300 community sites.
"LocalTV LLC has proven themselves to be thought leaders and innovators in the broadcasting industry," said Satbir Khanuja, CEO of DataSphere. "We're excited to be able to help them continue to realize the vision of providing outstanding service to their communities and advertisers."
LocalTV LLC is a broadcast holding company created in 2007 to acquire nine heritage television stations in eight mid-sized markets. In 2008, the company acquired eight Fox Affiliates previously owned by News Corporation. In 2009 Local TV sold one station in Birmingham, AL and purchased WTVR in Richmond, VA. Local TV is owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners and a consortium of bankers and high yield lenders who drank the Kool-Aid and are as enthusiastic about our future as we are. Stay tuned.
DataSphere Technologies, Inc. (http://www.DataSphere.com) is the leading Web technology and hyperlocal ad sales company focused on generating online profits for media companies. DataSphere offers a range of turnkey solutions to rapidly improve website monetization and visitor experience with minimal investment of time and money. DataSphere's solutions also incorporate broadcast TV content and process knowledge provided by its strategic partner Fisher Communications. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA and led by a team of Internet veterans with backgrounds from Amazon.com, IMDb, Microsoft, RealNetworks and AltaVista.
Source: DataSphere Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Gary Cowan of DataSphere, +1-425-691-1203
Web Site: http://www.datasphere.com/
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 17 -- LocalTV LLC, one of the largest US broadcasting groups, and DataSphere Technologies, a provider of hyperlocal web technology and sales solutions for media companies, will launch community focused websites in 12 markets served by LocalTV LLC. These markets include: Denver, CO (KDVR); St Louis, MO (KTVI); Salt Lake City, UT (KSTU); Kansas City, MO (WDAF); Milwaukee, WI (WITI); Norfolk, VA (WTKR); Oklahoma City, OK (KFOR); Greensboro, NC (WGHP); Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA (WNEP); Des Moines, IA (WHO); Davenport-Rock Island-Moline, IL (WQAD); and Fort Smith, AR (KFSM).
These community websites will feature hyperlocal news content and include user-generated content about area happenings & events. Local businesses will also benefit from the opportunity to target their potential customers. In addition to powering the community websites, DataSphere will provide existing LocalTV LLC websites with enhanced functionality, including market-leading site search, coupons, business directory, video gallery and ad targeting.
"LocalTV LLC is committed to finding the best available resources to support our stations creating strong content and serving the needs of our advertisers and customers," said Bobby Lawrence, CEO of LocalTV LLC. "DataSphere's technology and sales services will help us continue to lead in providing the most relevant exchange in the local marketplace, while giving our stations the leading edge in today's competitive media environment."
This agreement is the latest implementation of DataSphere Technologies' LocalNet service, a comprehensive solution that already provides turnkey technology, advertising and sales capabilities for 7 media companies and more than 300 community sites.
"LocalTV LLC has proven themselves to be thought leaders and innovators in the broadcasting industry," said Satbir Khanuja, CEO of DataSphere. "We're excited to be able to help them continue to realize the vision of providing outstanding service to their communities and advertisers."
LocalTV LLC is a broadcast holding company created in 2007 to acquire nine heritage television stations in eight mid-sized markets. In 2008, the company acquired eight Fox Affiliates previously owned by News Corporation. In 2009 Local TV sold one station in Birmingham, AL and purchased WTVR in Richmond, VA. Local TV is owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners and a consortium of bankers and high yield lenders who drank the Kool-Aid and are as enthusiastic about our future as we are. Stay tuned.
DataSphere Technologies, Inc. (http://www.DataSphere.com) is the leading Web technology and hyperlocal ad sales company focused on generating online profits for media companies. DataSphere offers a range of turnkey solutions to rapidly improve website monetization and visitor experience with minimal investment of time and money. DataSphere's solutions also incorporate broadcast TV content and process knowledge provided by its strategic partner Fisher Communications. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA and led by a team of Internet veterans with backgrounds from Amazon.com, IMDb, Microsoft, RealNetworks and AltaVista.
Source: DataSphere Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Gary Cowan of DataSphere, +1-425-691-1203
Web Site: http://www.datasphere.com/
Phoenix Company Launches iPhone App to Satisfy Hungry Diners
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
Phoenix Company Launches iPhone App to Satisfy Hungry Diners
YWaiter Combines Technology and Ease to Give Foodies a Convenient Dining Experience
PHOENIX, May 17 -- Phoenix-based technology firm Mobile Bytes L.L.C. (http://www.ywaiter.com) announced the launch of their revolutionary mobile application YWaiter, an iPhone app designed to save restaurant goers money and time when dining out. The free app, now available in the iTunes App Store, allows time-strapped diners to place take-out or dine-in orders directly from their phone, bypassing lengthy wait times and cumbersome phone orders. The app even includes exclusive discounts available to diners who place orders through YWaiter, enabling them to save time as well as money.
"YWaiter is the perfect app for diners on the go, and it offers restaurant-goers a more efficient way to order food from the places you love," said co-founder Dan Calderone. "We recognize the value of connecting busy consumers with restaurants and decided to create a more accommodating avenue between the two."
Using stored credit card information, YWaiter enables users to place orders from full service menus, even offering a tip calculator so the bill is conveniently paid ahead of time. There is also a section to include specialized notes to customize orders and accommodate personal preferences. If the assistance of waiter is needed, diners simply shake their phones and YWaiter notifies staff immediately.
"The idea was born when, upon dining out for lunch on a particularly busy day, we were in a quick rush to receive the check and get cashed out. We thought there had to be a more efficient way to do this for diners in a hurry, and that's when the concept of YWaiter was created," said Calderone. He added that there are imminent plans to expand the application to other smart phones, including the Android and BlackBerry.
The opportunity for restaurants to sign up with YWaiter is absolutely free; there is also the unique opportunity to advertise on the application, reaching a large number of hungry users seeking dining options in their area.
As a means of spurring interest and fans, a reward plan is available to diners who refer their favorite restaurants to sign up for YWaiter, which includes a gift card program.
"We are truly excited to be part of an app that is going to change the way you eat out, saving restaurant goers time and money," noted Calderone. "We're really proud of what we have and are excited to share it with food lovers on the go."
YWaiter is available at the iTunes App Store, and is free to download. For additional information, visit http://www.ywaiter.com.
Mobile Bytes L.L.C. of Phoenix, Arizona. Mobile Bytes is owned and operated by a team of professional software entrepreneurs with years of experience developing mobile applications for the transportation industry. Mobile Bytes goal is to bring this experience to the restaurant industry by developing innovative mobile software designed to save restaurants and consumer's time and money. The future of application software is mobile and Mobile Bytes is positioned to provide full scale applications in this exciting space. Contact us today at http://www.ywaiter.com or (602) 492-4837 [602-4WAITER] and find out more about what we do, but more importantly, what we can do for your company. iPhone users click the App Store icon and download our YWaiter application today, absolutely FREE!
Source: Mobile Bytes L.L.C.
CONTACT: Terence J. Murnin, +1-602-530-9900, or Cell +1-602-789-7485,
for Mobile Bytes L.L.C.
Web Site: http://www.ywaiter.com/
YWaiter Combines Technology and Ease to Give Foodies a Convenient Dining Experience
PHOENIX, May 17 -- Phoenix-based technology firm Mobile Bytes L.L.C. (http://www.ywaiter.com) announced the launch of their revolutionary mobile application YWaiter, an iPhone app designed to save restaurant goers money and time when dining out. The free app, now available in the iTunes App Store, allows time-strapped diners to place take-out or dine-in orders directly from their phone, bypassing lengthy wait times and cumbersome phone orders. The app even includes exclusive discounts available to diners who place orders through YWaiter, enabling them to save time as well as money.
"YWaiter is the perfect app for diners on the go, and it offers restaurant-goers a more efficient way to order food from the places you love," said co-founder Dan Calderone. "We recognize the value of connecting busy consumers with restaurants and decided to create a more accommodating avenue between the two."
Using stored credit card information, YWaiter enables users to place orders from full service menus, even offering a tip calculator so the bill is conveniently paid ahead of time. There is also a section to include specialized notes to customize orders and accommodate personal preferences. If the assistance of waiter is needed, diners simply shake their phones and YWaiter notifies staff immediately.
"The idea was born when, upon dining out for lunch on a particularly busy day, we were in a quick rush to receive the check and get cashed out. We thought there had to be a more efficient way to do this for diners in a hurry, and that's when the concept of YWaiter was created," said Calderone. He added that there are imminent plans to expand the application to other smart phones, including the Android and BlackBerry.
The opportunity for restaurants to sign up with YWaiter is absolutely free; there is also the unique opportunity to advertise on the application, reaching a large number of hungry users seeking dining options in their area.
As a means of spurring interest and fans, a reward plan is available to diners who refer their favorite restaurants to sign up for YWaiter, which includes a gift card program.
"We are truly excited to be part of an app that is going to change the way you eat out, saving restaurant goers time and money," noted Calderone. "We're really proud of what we have and are excited to share it with food lovers on the go."
YWaiter is available at the iTunes App Store, and is free to download. For additional information, visit http://www.ywaiter.com.
Mobile Bytes L.L.C. of Phoenix, Arizona. Mobile Bytes is owned and operated by a team of professional software entrepreneurs with years of experience developing mobile applications for the transportation industry. Mobile Bytes goal is to bring this experience to the restaurant industry by developing innovative mobile software designed to save restaurants and consumer's time and money. The future of application software is mobile and Mobile Bytes is positioned to provide full scale applications in this exciting space. Contact us today at http://www.ywaiter.com or (602) 492-4837 [602-4WAITER] and find out more about what we do, but more importantly, what we can do for your company. iPhone users click the App Store icon and download our YWaiter application today, absolutely FREE!
Source: Mobile Bytes L.L.C.
CONTACT: Terence J. Murnin, +1-602-530-9900, or Cell +1-602-789-7485,
for Mobile Bytes L.L.C.
Web Site: http://www.ywaiter.com/
Symbio Launches In-Vehicle Infotainment Services and Announces GENIVI Alliance Membership
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Symbio Launches In-Vehicle Infotainment Services and Announces GENIVI Alliance Membership
Company Offers Cutting-Edge Graphics, Multimedia Integration and High Performance Tool Chains
BEIJING, SAN JOSE, Calif. and TAMPERE, Finland, May 17 -- Symbio, a leading innovator of outsourced product development solutions worldwide, today launched its In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) services offering and announced its membership in the GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open IVI reference platform.
According to a recent Automotive Infotainment Systems Market Tracker report by Richard Robinson, principal analyst at iSuppli, the leading market research firm focused on the electronics value chain, as the market recovers from 2010, the desire for connectivity and the explosion in personal entertainment devices will drive the next generation of delivery and broadcast formats in vehicle, creating new opportunities for tier 1/OEM relationships as well as for the silicon and software suppliers that serve this market.
The rapidly changing and expanding field within the automotive industry known as IVI is one of the most challenging fields in the automotive space. It encompasses automotive infotainment products and services including music, news, Internet and multimedia, navigation and location, and telephony. The GENIVI Alliance was formed as a result of the auto industry recognizing that infotainment expectations are set by the major consumer sector players.
Symbio's advanced software developers and product engineers help meet automotive infotainment development challenges with cutting edge graphics and multimedia integration into vehicle hardware systems for superior consumer experiences. Symbio provides lightweight high performance tool chains to help ensure the quality of the user experience and safety of in-vehicle infotainment systems by enabling User Interface (UI) designers to prototype their UI/HMI (Human Machine Interface) or instrument visual design in an emulator environment. Symbio's tool chains also provide robust graphics acceleration.
Symbio's mobile and consumer electronics expertise in software integration and user interface implementation brings added innovation and capabilities to the GENIVI Alliance as the interaction between automotive and consumer is a key factor in competitive product development.
"Symbio's goals for companies developing IVI equipment and software are in lock step with GENIVI," said Jacob Hsu, CEO of Symbio. "By aligning our services with the open and scalable GENIVI platform, we help accelerate the pace at which new automotive applications can be developed and reduce costs. With Symbio's IVI services, engineers and designers can focus on critical safety issues and the user friendliness of the system, instead of spending valuable development time on graphics, multimedia integration, optimization and implementation of tools."
Symbio's IVI services include:
-- Software development
-- Software integration
-- User interface and user experience implementation
-- Software testing and quality assurance
-- Technical consultation on the implementation of user interfaces
-- Test and measurement systems
-- Training on multimedia and graphics technologies and tool chains
Symbio will be at Telematics Detroit 2010 conference, June 8-9, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, USA. To arrange a press or analyst meeting with Symbio at Telematics Detroit 2010, please contact Ilona Mohacsi at + 1 631.764.3729 or via email at ilona@abelsongroup.com.
About GENIVI Alliance
GENIVI Alliance is a non-profit industry association whose mission is to drive the broad adoption of an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) open source development platform. GENIVI will accomplish this by aligning requirements, delivering reference implementations, offering certification programs and fostering a vibrant open source IVI community. GENIVI's work will result in shortened development cycles, quicker time-to-market, and reduced costs for companies developing IVI equipment and software. GENIVI is headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. http://www.genivi.org.
About Symbio
Symbio provides advanced software product development and user experience design services to the world's technology leaders. Symbio specializes in feature-rich software products for companies embracing the digital convergence transformation in communications and technology. By leveraging its deep expertise in mobile, embedded, Web-based, enterprise and user experience driven technologies, Symbio enables its clients to focus on their core competencies while building mission-critical technologies and products to sustain, speed and secure the long-term success for the business. World-leading companies like China Mobile, IBM, PayPal and Nokia already rely on Symbio for faster, innovative, and highly cost-effective technology outsourcing. With global headquarters in Beijing, China, San Jose, USA, Stockholm, Sweden and Tampere, Finland, Symbio is the outsourced product development partner companies trust to deliver truly integrated global software development with local touchpoints in the client's home market. For more information about Symbio, visit http://www.symbio.com.
Media Contact Analyst Relations Contact
Jennifer Abelson Ilona Mohacsi
Abelson Group for Symbio Abelson Group for Symbio
+1 917-445-4454 +1 631-764-3729
jennifer@abelsongroup.comilona@abelsongroup.com
Source: Symbio
CONTACT: Media: Jennifer Abelson, +1-917-445-4454,
jennifer@abelsongroup.com; Analyst Relations: Ilona Mohacsi, +1-631-764-3729,
ilona@abelsongroup.com, both of Abelson Group for Symbio
Web Site: http://www.symbio.com/
Company Offers Cutting-Edge Graphics, Multimedia Integration and High Performance Tool Chains
BEIJING, SAN JOSE, Calif. and TAMPERE, Finland, May 17 -- Symbio, a leading innovator of outsourced product development solutions worldwide, today launched its In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) services offering and announced its membership in the GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open IVI reference platform.
According to a recent Automotive Infotainment Systems Market Tracker report by Richard Robinson, principal analyst at iSuppli, the leading market research firm focused on the electronics value chain, as the market recovers from 2010, the desire for connectivity and the explosion in personal entertainment devices will drive the next generation of delivery and broadcast formats in vehicle, creating new opportunities for tier 1/OEM relationships as well as for the silicon and software suppliers that serve this market.
The rapidly changing and expanding field within the automotive industry known as IVI is one of the most challenging fields in the automotive space. It encompasses automotive infotainment products and services including music, news, Internet and multimedia, navigation and location, and telephony. The GENIVI Alliance was formed as a result of the auto industry recognizing that infotainment expectations are set by the major consumer sector players.
Symbio's advanced software developers and product engineers help meet automotive infotainment development challenges with cutting edge graphics and multimedia integration into vehicle hardware systems for superior consumer experiences. Symbio provides lightweight high performance tool chains to help ensure the quality of the user experience and safety of in-vehicle infotainment systems by enabling User Interface (UI) designers to prototype their UI/HMI (Human Machine Interface) or instrument visual design in an emulator environment. Symbio's tool chains also provide robust graphics acceleration.
Symbio's mobile and consumer electronics expertise in software integration and user interface implementation brings added innovation and capabilities to the GENIVI Alliance as the interaction between automotive and consumer is a key factor in competitive product development.
"Symbio's goals for companies developing IVI equipment and software are in lock step with GENIVI," said Jacob Hsu, CEO of Symbio. "By aligning our services with the open and scalable GENIVI platform, we help accelerate the pace at which new automotive applications can be developed and reduce costs. With Symbio's IVI services, engineers and designers can focus on critical safety issues and the user friendliness of the system, instead of spending valuable development time on graphics, multimedia integration, optimization and implementation of tools."
Symbio's IVI services include:
-- Software development
-- Software integration
-- User interface and user experience implementation
-- Software testing and quality assurance
-- Technical consultation on the implementation of user interfaces
-- Test and measurement systems
-- Training on multimedia and graphics technologies and tool chains
Symbio will be at Telematics Detroit 2010 conference, June 8-9, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, USA. To arrange a press or analyst meeting with Symbio at Telematics Detroit 2010, please contact Ilona Mohacsi at + 1 631.764.3729 or via email at ilona@abelsongroup.com.
About GENIVI Alliance
GENIVI Alliance is a non-profit industry association whose mission is to drive the broad adoption of an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) open source development platform. GENIVI will accomplish this by aligning requirements, delivering reference implementations, offering certification programs and fostering a vibrant open source IVI community. GENIVI's work will result in shortened development cycles, quicker time-to-market, and reduced costs for companies developing IVI equipment and software. GENIVI is headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. http://www.genivi.org.
About Symbio
Symbio provides advanced software product development and user experience design services to the world's technology leaders. Symbio specializes in feature-rich software products for companies embracing the digital convergence transformation in communications and technology. By leveraging its deep expertise in mobile, embedded, Web-based, enterprise and user experience driven technologies, Symbio enables its clients to focus on their core competencies while building mission-critical technologies and products to sustain, speed and secure the long-term success for the business. World-leading companies like China Mobile, IBM, PayPal and Nokia already rely on Symbio for faster, innovative, and highly cost-effective technology outsourcing. With global headquarters in Beijing, China, San Jose, USA, Stockholm, Sweden and Tampere, Finland, Symbio is the outsourced product development partner companies trust to deliver truly integrated global software development with local touchpoints in the client's home market. For more information about Symbio, visit http://www.symbio.com.
Media Contact Analyst Relations Contact
Jennifer Abelson Ilona Mohacsi
Abelson Group for Symbio Abelson Group for Symbio
+1 917-445-4454 +1 631-764-3729
jennifer@abelsongroup.comilona@abelsongroup.com
Source: Symbio
CONTACT: Media: Jennifer Abelson, +1-917-445-4454,
jennifer@abelsongroup.com; Analyst Relations: Ilona Mohacsi, +1-631-764-3729,
ilona@abelsongroup.com, both of Abelson Group for Symbio
Web Site: http://www.symbio.com/
AT&T Business Customers Can Now Enjoy Unlimited Calling to Their A-List
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
AT&T Business Customers Can Now Enjoy Unlimited Calling to Their A-List
AT&T Extends Calling Feature to Qualified Businesses, Offering Unlimited Calling to Selected Domestic Phone Numbers
DALLAS, May 17 -- AT&T* today announced it has extended its popular A-List feature to its enterprise mobility customers, spanning small, medium and large sized businesses. AT&T is the only major U.S. carrier to offer businesses customers up to ten VIP numbers per user on individual or pooled plans.
With AT&T A-List for Business, customers' corporate liable users can experience unlimited mobile calling to and from up to ten "VIP" domestic phone numbers from any U.S. carrier, at no additional cost per line on qualified individual or pooled plans, or per group on qualified group rate plans.
"We're excited to take this popular consumer wireless offer and bring it to mobility business customers of all sizes," said Chris Hill, vice president, mobility product management, AT&T Business Solutions. "AT&T A-List for Business provides an incredible value for organizations seeking to control their spending while maintaining mobile communications with their customers and suppliers."
Adding and modifying phone numbers on A-List for Business is easy through the online tools that AT&T offers its customers. Any online changes will result in an email confirmation for security purposes.
A-List for Business is now available from AT&T. For more information visit http://www.att.com or contact your AT&T sales representative.
*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.
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(SM) 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.
© 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: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, for
AT&T; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, +1-908-234-6067, wyles@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Extends Calling Feature to Qualified Businesses, Offering Unlimited Calling to Selected Domestic Phone Numbers
DALLAS, May 17 -- AT&T* today announced it has extended its popular A-List feature to its enterprise mobility customers, spanning small, medium and large sized businesses. AT&T is the only major U.S. carrier to offer businesses customers up to ten VIP numbers per user on individual or pooled plans.
With AT&T A-List for Business, customers' corporate liable users can experience unlimited mobile calling to and from up to ten "VIP" domestic phone numbers from any U.S. carrier, at no additional cost per line on qualified individual or pooled plans, or per group on qualified group rate plans.
"We're excited to take this popular consumer wireless offer and bring it to mobility business customers of all sizes," said Chris Hill, vice president, mobility product management, AT&T Business Solutions. "AT&T A-List for Business provides an incredible value for organizations seeking to control their spending while maintaining mobile communications with their customers and suppliers."
Adding and modifying phone numbers on A-List for Business is easy through the online tools that AT&T offers its customers. Any online changes will result in an email confirmation for security purposes.
A-List for Business is now available from AT&T. For more information visit http://www.att.com or contact your AT&T sales representative.
*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.
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(SM) 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.
© 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: Melissa Mirabile, +1-212-453-2327, mmirabil@attnews.us, for
AT&T; or Janet Wyles of AT&T, +1-908-234-6067, wyles@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Severe Storm Season on the Horizon in Georgia; Residents Urged to Consider Emergency Communications Plans
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Severe Storm Season on the Horizon in Georgia; Residents Urged to Consider Emergency Communications Plans
Verizon Wireless' Georgia Network Well Prepared for Hurricane Season
Alpharetta, Ga., May 17 -- Georgia is among the top four states in the nation with the most severe storm damage reports. The Peach State has experienced 20 presidentially declared disasters in the past decade and, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Georgia's weather-related insurance claims topped over one billion dollars in 2004-2005 alone (the most recent numbers). In the face of such severe weather circumstances, communications is critical to getting the help and services Georgians need in times of crisis. To that end, Verizon Wireless, which operates the nation's most reliable and largest voice and 3G data network, offers a well-prepared wireless network for the 2010 Hurricane Season which begins June 1.
Network Reliability is Key
Verizon Wireless is continually reinforcing its network infrastructure to ensure reliability for customers in even the most severe circumstances. In the first three months of 2010 alone, it invested more than $42 million to enhance its network in Georgia and added network capacity in over 75 Georgia cities and towns. Currently, 99 percent of the state's population is covered by Verizon Wireless' 3G network. In addition, 100% of the Verizon Wireless cell site buildings are equipped with battery back up power and the switching facilities, where the network performance and traffic is managed and monitored, have both battery and generator back up in case of a power outage. In regards to network traffic, capacity can be added quickly if needed along all pre-identified evacuation routes from the coastal area to help handle the increased calling and data usage during an emergency.
"As the nation's largest wireless carrier, we take our role in public safety very seriously," said Jeff Mango, president - Georgia/Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless. "Living in Georgia, we are right in the middle of the most active severe weather zone in the country. The public and first responders rely on quality wireless communication every day, especially during storms and other critical circumstances. We are committed to providing that for them."
Verizon Wireless has continued the extensive investments and preparations that prove critical during and after heavy storms. In the aftermath of even the most devastating hurricanes of recent years, the Verizon Wireless network has remained strong while many other wireless communication networks struggled to serve emergency response officials and residents.
Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless Hurricane Season preparation include:
-- A comprehensive emergency response plan, including preparing emergency
command centers across Georgia in the case of a storm or other crisis.
-- The company has a fleet of Cells on Wheels (COWS), Cells on Light
Trucks (COLTS), and generators on trailers (GOaTS) that can be rolled
into hard-hit locations or areas that need extra network capacity.
-- Pre-arranging fuel delivery to mobile units and generators to keep the
network operating at full strength even if power is lost for an
extended period of time.
-- The completion of the Verizon Wireless 3G high-speed wireless network
throughout the state, allowing customers to access advanced wireless
services more reliably and at even faster broadband speeds.
-- Updating and optimizing technology at regional network switching
facilities throughout the region, including expanding capacity in the
company's regional switching facilities throughout Georgia, erecting
new digital cell sites with on-site back-up power, and deploying a
team of "test men" across the state in high-tech vehicles to fine tune
the company's all-digital network.
In preparation for this year's major storm season, Verizon Wireless offers Georgians these tips to be safer during severe weather and other emergencies:
-- Keep wireless phone batteries fully charged - in case local power is
lost - well before warnings are issued.
-- Have additional charged batteries and car-charger adapters available
for back-up power.
-- Keep phones, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry,
accessible location.
-- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers - police, fire, and rescue
agencies; insurance providers; family, friends and co-workers; etc. -
programmed into your phone.
-- Distribute wireless phone numbers to family members and friends.
-- Forward your home phone calls to your wireless number if you will be
away from your home or have to evacuate.
-- Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free-up
wireless networks for emergency agencies and operations.
-- Send brief text messages rather than voice calls for the same reasons
as above.
-- Check weather/ news reports available on wireless phone applications
when power is out.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $55 billion nationally since it was formed - $5.5 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2003, the company has invested over $1 billion in Georgia.
For more information on the Verizon Wireless network, products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Caran Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-678-339-4891,
caran.smith@VerizonWireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Verizon Wireless' Georgia Network Well Prepared for Hurricane Season
Alpharetta, Ga., May 17 -- Georgia is among the top four states in the nation with the most severe storm damage reports. The Peach State has experienced 20 presidentially declared disasters in the past decade and, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Georgia's weather-related insurance claims topped over one billion dollars in 2004-2005 alone (the most recent numbers). In the face of such severe weather circumstances, communications is critical to getting the help and services Georgians need in times of crisis. To that end, Verizon Wireless, which operates the nation's most reliable and largest voice and 3G data network, offers a well-prepared wireless network for the 2010 Hurricane Season which begins June 1.
Network Reliability is Key
Verizon Wireless is continually reinforcing its network infrastructure to ensure reliability for customers in even the most severe circumstances. In the first three months of 2010 alone, it invested more than $42 million to enhance its network in Georgia and added network capacity in over 75 Georgia cities and towns. Currently, 99 percent of the state's population is covered by Verizon Wireless' 3G network. In addition, 100% of the Verizon Wireless cell site buildings are equipped with battery back up power and the switching facilities, where the network performance and traffic is managed and monitored, have both battery and generator back up in case of a power outage. In regards to network traffic, capacity can be added quickly if needed along all pre-identified evacuation routes from the coastal area to help handle the increased calling and data usage during an emergency.
"As the nation's largest wireless carrier, we take our role in public safety very seriously," said Jeff Mango, president - Georgia/Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless. "Living in Georgia, we are right in the middle of the most active severe weather zone in the country. The public and first responders rely on quality wireless communication every day, especially during storms and other critical circumstances. We are committed to providing that for them."
Verizon Wireless has continued the extensive investments and preparations that prove critical during and after heavy storms. In the aftermath of even the most devastating hurricanes of recent years, the Verizon Wireless network has remained strong while many other wireless communication networks struggled to serve emergency response officials and residents.
Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless Hurricane Season preparation include:
-- A comprehensive emergency response plan, including preparing emergency
command centers across Georgia in the case of a storm or other crisis.
-- The company has a fleet of Cells on Wheels (COWS), Cells on Light
Trucks (COLTS), and generators on trailers (GOaTS) that can be rolled
into hard-hit locations or areas that need extra network capacity.
-- Pre-arranging fuel delivery to mobile units and generators to keep the
network operating at full strength even if power is lost for an
extended period of time.
-- The completion of the Verizon Wireless 3G high-speed wireless network
throughout the state, allowing customers to access advanced wireless
services more reliably and at even faster broadband speeds.
-- Updating and optimizing technology at regional network switching
facilities throughout the region, including expanding capacity in the
company's regional switching facilities throughout Georgia, erecting
new digital cell sites with on-site back-up power, and deploying a
team of "test men" across the state in high-tech vehicles to fine tune
the company's all-digital network.
In preparation for this year's major storm season, Verizon Wireless offers Georgians these tips to be safer during severe weather and other emergencies:
-- Keep wireless phone batteries fully charged - in case local power is
lost - well before warnings are issued.
-- Have additional charged batteries and car-charger adapters available
for back-up power.
-- Keep phones, batteries, chargers and other equipment in a dry,
accessible location.
-- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers - police, fire, and rescue
agencies; insurance providers; family, friends and co-workers; etc. -
programmed into your phone.
-- Distribute wireless phone numbers to family members and friends.
-- Forward your home phone calls to your wireless number if you will be
away from your home or have to evacuate.
-- Limit non-emergency calls to conserve battery power and free-up
wireless networks for emergency agencies and operations.
-- Send brief text messages rather than voice calls for the same reasons
as above.
-- Check weather/ news reports available on wireless phone applications
when power is out.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $55 billion nationally since it was formed - $5.5 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2003, the company has invested over $1 billion in Georgia.
For more information on the Verizon Wireless network, products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving nearly 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 81,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Caran Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-678-339-4891,
caran.smith@VerizonWireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Actel Releases New Development Kit Targeted at System Designers in Need of ARINC 429 Development Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
Actel Releases New Development Kit Targeted at System Designers in Need of ARINC 429 Development Platform
New Development Kit Uses Actel's Proven Core429 IP Core
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 17 -- Actel Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTL) today announced the introduction of a new ARINC 429 development kit using Actel's proven Core429 IP core. By leveraging the proven civil aviation flight heritage of the Core429 IP core, Actel continues to show its commitment to the avionics industry. The Core429 Development Kit combines a Fusion Advanced Development Kit, an IP daughter card, and a Core429 daughter card. Avionics designers can evaluate the functionality of Actel's Core429 with a full development kit that includes ARINC 429 example software, Core429 programming files, ARINC 429 physical connections and full user documentation.
The kit gives customers access to a self-contained benchtop four-channel ARINC 429 bus evaluation system based on Actel's firm-error immune flash Fusion mixed signal FPGA, as well as complete control of an ARINC 429 evaluation system that is compliant with the ARINC 429-16 specification. Designers can use the files provided with the Core429 Development Kit to program the M1AFS1500-FG484 device in the Fusion Advanced Development Kit to create an ARINC platform with four transmit channels and four receive channels. The Core429 daughter card has ARINC 429 physical connections and is plugged directly onto an IP-DC-SA IP daughter card, which provides a bridge to the Fusion Advanced Development Kit.
Pricing and Availability
The Core429 Development Kit, part number CORE429-DEV-KIT-2, is available today for US $2300 at http://www.actel.com and through Actel's worldwide sales team.
About Actel
Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com.
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Source: Actel Corporation
CONTACT: Ivanya Terrazas of Actel, +1-650-318-4500, newsroom@actel.com
Web Site: http://www.actel.com/
New Development Kit Uses Actel's Proven Core429 IP Core
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 17 -- Actel Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTL) today announced the introduction of a new ARINC 429 development kit using Actel's proven Core429 IP core. By leveraging the proven civil aviation flight heritage of the Core429 IP core, Actel continues to show its commitment to the avionics industry. The Core429 Development Kit combines a Fusion Advanced Development Kit, an IP daughter card, and a Core429 daughter card. Avionics designers can evaluate the functionality of Actel's Core429 with a full development kit that includes ARINC 429 example software, Core429 programming files, ARINC 429 physical connections and full user documentation.
The kit gives customers access to a self-contained benchtop four-channel ARINC 429 bus evaluation system based on Actel's firm-error immune flash Fusion mixed signal FPGA, as well as complete control of an ARINC 429 evaluation system that is compliant with the ARINC 429-16 specification. Designers can use the files provided with the Core429 Development Kit to program the M1AFS1500-FG484 device in the Fusion Advanced Development Kit to create an ARINC platform with four transmit channels and four receive channels. The Core429 daughter card has ARINC 429 physical connections and is plugged directly onto an IP-DC-SA IP daughter card, which provides a bridge to the Fusion Advanced Development Kit.
Pricing and Availability
The Core429 Development Kit, part number CORE429-DEV-KIT-2, is available today for US $2300 at http://www.actel.com and through Actel's worldwide sales team.
About Actel
Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com.
Follow us on:
RSS: http://www.actel.com/rss
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/actelcorp
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/actelcorp
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/actelcorp
Actel, Actel Fusion, IGLOO, Libero, Pigeon Point, ProASIC, SmartFusion and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: Actel Corporation
CONTACT: Ivanya Terrazas of Actel, +1-650-318-4500, newsroom@actel.com
Web Site: http://www.actel.com/
LOVEFiLM: Now Streaming to Samsung TVs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
LOVEFiLM: Now Streaming to Samsung TVs
LONDON, May 17, 2010-- Samsung and LOVEFiLM, Europe's leading film & TV, digital and
DVD rental subscription service with over 67,000 titles, today launched the
latest extension of its service in the direct-to-TV market on new ranges of
Samsung TVs.
The LOVEFiLM service is now available through a user interface
on all Internet@TV Samsung TV models, with Blu-ray players and Home Cinema
Systems to follow at a later date. From today, members of LOVEFiLM on
unlimited subscription packages can access movie titles instantly via their
remote control, in addition to the rental by post and existing watch online
services.
Members will be able to scroll through titles on the page, use
a left hand navigation to search through categories including 'Pick of the
Week', 'Most Watched' and 'Highest Rated', view ratings as well as searching
through the LOVEFiLM instant offering by title, actor and genre.
Simon Calver, Chief Executive of LOVEFiLM, said,
"We're extremely excited about our dynamic developments in the
direct-to-TV market. Partnering with Samsung to offer more value, choice and
convenience to our members, and stream movies directly to the TV is another
massive development for LOVEFiLM. We have thrived from leading innovation in
the entertainment sector and look forward to introducing LOVEFiLM on many
more platforms."
Andy Griffiths, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Samsung
UK said, "Samsung is delighted to launch the LOVEFiLM application as a great
addition to our ever expanding Internet@TV service. To be able to offer such
a well known, innovative and popular service on our TVs is a great asset for
our customers and will certainly enhance the viewing experience for them. We
aim to offer the best hardware in the consumer electronics market and with
applications such as this, Samsung is truly one of the leaders in this
market."
To see the new service in action visit the LOVEFiLM website:
http://www.lovefilm.com/micro/lovefilm_tv/index.html
For further information please contact:
Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson
M: Communications Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340
Source: LOVEFiLM
For further information please contact: Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson, M: Communications Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340.
LONDON, May 17, 2010-- Samsung and LOVEFiLM, Europe's leading film & TV, digital and
DVD rental subscription service with over 67,000 titles, today launched the
latest extension of its service in the direct-to-TV market on new ranges of
Samsung TVs.
The LOVEFiLM service is now available through a user interface
on all Internet@TV Samsung TV models, with Blu-ray players and Home Cinema
Systems to follow at a later date. From today, members of LOVEFiLM on
unlimited subscription packages can access movie titles instantly via their
remote control, in addition to the rental by post and existing watch online
services.
Members will be able to scroll through titles on the page, use
a left hand navigation to search through categories including 'Pick of the
Week', 'Most Watched' and 'Highest Rated', view ratings as well as searching
through the LOVEFiLM instant offering by title, actor and genre.
Simon Calver, Chief Executive of LOVEFiLM, said,
"We're extremely excited about our dynamic developments in the
direct-to-TV market. Partnering with Samsung to offer more value, choice and
convenience to our members, and stream movies directly to the TV is another
massive development for LOVEFiLM. We have thrived from leading innovation in
the entertainment sector and look forward to introducing LOVEFiLM on many
more platforms."
Andy Griffiths, Vice President, Consumer Electronics, Samsung
UK said, "Samsung is delighted to launch the LOVEFiLM application as a great
addition to our ever expanding Internet@TV service. To be able to offer such
a well known, innovative and popular service on our TVs is a great asset for
our customers and will certainly enhance the viewing experience for them. We
aim to offer the best hardware in the consumer electronics market and with
applications such as this, Samsung is truly one of the leaders in this
market."
To see the new service in action visit the LOVEFiLM website:
http://www.lovefilm.com/micro/lovefilm_tv/index.html
For further information please contact:
Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson
M: Communications Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340
Source: LOVEFiLM
For further information please contact: Ben Simons or Eleanor Williamson, M: Communications Tel. +44(0)20-7920-2340.
Unicorn Media Adds Android Operating System Support for Multiple Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
Unicorn Media Adds Android Operating System Support for Multiple Devices
MEDIA-AS-A-SERVICE(TM) ARCHITECTURE GIVES CONTENT PUBLISHERS EXPANDED AUDIENCE REACH
TEMPE, Ariz. May 17 -- Unicorn Media, Inc., a leader in video workflow optimization technology, today announced the release of its flexible UMediaDroid(TM) service layer into its globally distributed application fabric. The UMediaDroid(TM) service allows Unicorn Media customers and partners to leverage the scale and features of the company's Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution to format and deliver video content across all devices and services operating on Google's Android OS.
Built from the ground up as a highly-scalable framework for video delivery services, Unicorn Media's Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution offers clients the advantages of cost-savings, simplified video management, and unrivaled analytics that deliver actionable, real-time information to support maximum content profitability. With the addition of Android support, Unicorn Media offers the most extensive suite of video management services available, including Flash, Silverlight and HTML5.
With the flexible Media-as-a-Service(TM) architecture, Unicorn can provide an end-to-end video management system to media customers and technology partners alike. In addition, the company can provide stand-alone services and tools to support and enhance existing in-house or 3rd party offerings. Unicorn Media customers can choose from an extensive set of workflow solutions such as global ingestion, transcoding, player customization, content management, syndication and real-time cloud analytics. With the addition of UMediaDroid(TM), Unicorn eliminates the complexity of video integration for developers from current and future Android devices and applications. As Android quickly becomes a significant player in the mobile and consumer electronics OS space, Unicorn Media customers are able to leverage the Media-as-a-Service(TM) framework to seamlessly integrate video into this target platform.
According to AJ McGowan, CTO, Unicorn Media, "From the very beginning we've focused on being a common runtime environment for all IP-enabled devices. Today we have customers using our technology across virtually every mobile, set top or browser platform. UMediaDroid(TM) allows our customers to quickly integrate their Unicorn Media-as-a-Service(TM) accounts with their Android applications. We're excited about UMediaDroid(TM) and its potential to help proliferate richer and more engaging video-based applications to Android."
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) ARCHITECTURE GIVES CONTENT PUBLISHERS EXPANDED AUDIENCE REACH
TEMPE, Ariz. May 17 -- Unicorn Media, Inc., a leader in video workflow optimization technology, today announced the release of its flexible UMediaDroid(TM) service layer into its globally distributed application fabric. The UMediaDroid(TM) service allows Unicorn Media customers and partners to leverage the scale and features of the company's Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution to format and deliver video content across all devices and services operating on Google's Android OS.
Built from the ground up as a highly-scalable framework for video delivery services, Unicorn Media's Media-as-a-Service(TM) solution offers clients the advantages of cost-savings, simplified video management, and unrivaled analytics that deliver actionable, real-time information to support maximum content profitability. With the addition of Android support, Unicorn Media offers the most extensive suite of video management services available, including Flash, Silverlight and HTML5.
With the flexible Media-as-a-Service(TM) architecture, Unicorn can provide an end-to-end video management system to media customers and technology partners alike. In addition, the company can provide stand-alone services and tools to support and enhance existing in-house or 3rd party offerings. Unicorn Media customers can choose from an extensive set of workflow solutions such as global ingestion, transcoding, player customization, content management, syndication and real-time cloud analytics. With the addition of UMediaDroid(TM), Unicorn eliminates the complexity of video integration for developers from current and future Android devices and applications. As Android quickly becomes a significant player in the mobile and consumer electronics OS space, Unicorn Media customers are able to leverage the Media-as-a-Service(TM) framework to seamlessly integrate video into this target platform.
According to AJ McGowan, CTO, Unicorn Media, "From the very beginning we've focused on being a common runtime environment for all IP-enabled devices. Today we have customers using our technology across virtually every mobile, set top or browser platform. UMediaDroid(TM) allows our customers to quickly integrate their Unicorn Media-as-a-Service(TM) accounts with their Android applications. We're excited about UMediaDroid(TM) and its potential to help proliferate richer and more engaging video-based applications to Android."
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/
RWD Technologies Unveils RWD uPerform(R) Managed Hosting Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
RWD Technologies Unveils RWD uPerform(R) Managed Hosting Service
Service Enables Organizations to Achieve Maximum Value of RWD uPerform Without the IT Investment
BALTIMORE, May 17 -- RWD Technologies, LLC (RWD), a global company that develops and implements human and organizational performance solutions, announced today its new RWD uPerform® Managed Hosting Service. The RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides organizations with the full benefits and value of the award-winning RWD uPerform solution while eliminating the time, costs and complexities associated with launching their own infrastructure. The RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides a ready-to-go RWD uPerform platform that is kept current with the latest releases of RWD uPerform. Highly secure hosting facilities, processes and systems keep all content safe, while unlimited hosted bandwidth and storage allows RWD uPerform to grow with a given organization's content, business and infrastructure.
"Organizations today are demanding an easy and complete solution to create, store, organize, manage and distribute learning content to their entire workforce. However, many organizations struggle with the IT resources needed to install and maintain server-based applications," said Laurens MacLure, Jr., president and CEO of RWD. "Our new RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides global, 24x7x365 authoring, collaboration, content management and context-sensitive help without the IT investment, ensuring that organizations can easily provide employees with the learning and performance support content they require to improve job quality and performance."
RWD uPerform is an authoring, performance support and content management solution that enables large and small organizations to create and deliver targeted, relevant and diverse content to employees when needed. RWD uPerform allows businesses to establish communities of practice among employees and provide them with access to documentation, learning content and performance support assets necessary to succeed. With RWD uPerform, subject matter experts can quickly and easily create, edit, publish and maintain relevant job aids, procedures, simulations and eLearning courses. No programming, instructional design or multimedia experience is needed; authors record their business processes to automatically create documentation and simulations in one session and publish content in a variety of formats.
The new RWD uPerform Managed Service will be available in North America beginning July 9, 2010 and in EMEA and Asia Pacific beginning Sept. 1, 2010. For more information please visit http://www.rwd.com or email info@rwd.com.
About RWD Technologies, LLC
RWD is a leading provider of human and operational performance improvement solutions that help employers maximize the return on their investments in people, processes, technology, equipment, knowledge and customers. Since 1988, RWD has assisted clients and partners in enhancing organizational productivity through its broad range of integrated products and services, which include human capital management and IT consulting services, business transformation and lean process improvement, end-user training, change management, knowledge management and operator effectiveness management. RWD's solutions are used in thousands of organizations globally, and in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, financial, telecommunications, services, higher education and the public sector.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, RWD serves Fortune 500 and other organizations around the world. RWD is privately held, with two dozen offices in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit http://www.rwd.com.
Copyright© 2010 RWD Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. RWD Technologies, RWD, and RWD uPerform are registered trademarks of RWD Technologies, LLC in the United States and several other countries. All other names are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Press Contact: RWD Contact:
Jennifer Crawford Nancy Williams
Brodeur Partners RWD Technologies, LLC
202.775.2646 410.869.1000
jcrawford@brodeur.comnwilliams@rwd.com
Source: RWD Technologies, LLC
CONTACT: Jennifer Crawford, Brodeur Partners, +1-202-775-2646,
jcrawford@brodeur.com, for RWD Technologies, LLC; or Nancy Williams, RWD
Technologies, LLC, +1-410-869-1000, nwilliams@rwd.com
Web Site: http://www.rwd.com/
Service Enables Organizations to Achieve Maximum Value of RWD uPerform Without the IT Investment
BALTIMORE, May 17 -- RWD Technologies, LLC (RWD), a global company that develops and implements human and organizational performance solutions, announced today its new RWD uPerform® Managed Hosting Service. The RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides organizations with the full benefits and value of the award-winning RWD uPerform solution while eliminating the time, costs and complexities associated with launching their own infrastructure. The RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides a ready-to-go RWD uPerform platform that is kept current with the latest releases of RWD uPerform. Highly secure hosting facilities, processes and systems keep all content safe, while unlimited hosted bandwidth and storage allows RWD uPerform to grow with a given organization's content, business and infrastructure.
"Organizations today are demanding an easy and complete solution to create, store, organize, manage and distribute learning content to their entire workforce. However, many organizations struggle with the IT resources needed to install and maintain server-based applications," said Laurens MacLure, Jr., president and CEO of RWD. "Our new RWD uPerform Managed Hosting Service provides global, 24x7x365 authoring, collaboration, content management and context-sensitive help without the IT investment, ensuring that organizations can easily provide employees with the learning and performance support content they require to improve job quality and performance."
RWD uPerform is an authoring, performance support and content management solution that enables large and small organizations to create and deliver targeted, relevant and diverse content to employees when needed. RWD uPerform allows businesses to establish communities of practice among employees and provide them with access to documentation, learning content and performance support assets necessary to succeed. With RWD uPerform, subject matter experts can quickly and easily create, edit, publish and maintain relevant job aids, procedures, simulations and eLearning courses. No programming, instructional design or multimedia experience is needed; authors record their business processes to automatically create documentation and simulations in one session and publish content in a variety of formats.
The new RWD uPerform Managed Service will be available in North America beginning July 9, 2010 and in EMEA and Asia Pacific beginning Sept. 1, 2010. For more information please visit http://www.rwd.com or email info@rwd.com.
About RWD Technologies, LLC
RWD is a leading provider of human and operational performance improvement solutions that help employers maximize the return on their investments in people, processes, technology, equipment, knowledge and customers. Since 1988, RWD has assisted clients and partners in enhancing organizational productivity through its broad range of integrated products and services, which include human capital management and IT consulting services, business transformation and lean process improvement, end-user training, change management, knowledge management and operator effectiveness management. RWD's solutions are used in thousands of organizations globally, and in industries such as manufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, financial, telecommunications, services, higher education and the public sector.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, RWD serves Fortune 500 and other organizations around the world. RWD is privately held, with two dozen offices in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit http://www.rwd.com.
Copyright© 2010 RWD Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. RWD Technologies, RWD, and RWD uPerform are registered trademarks of RWD Technologies, LLC in the United States and several other countries. All other names are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Press Contact: RWD Contact:
Jennifer Crawford Nancy Williams
Brodeur Partners RWD Technologies, LLC
202.775.2646 410.869.1000
jcrawford@brodeur.comnwilliams@rwd.com
Source: RWD Technologies, LLC
CONTACT: Jennifer Crawford, Brodeur Partners, +1-202-775-2646,
jcrawford@brodeur.com, for RWD Technologies, LLC; or Nancy Williams, RWD
Technologies, LLC, +1-410-869-1000, nwilliams@rwd.com
Web Site: http://www.rwd.com/
National Semiconductor Introduces Lowest Noise, Ultra-High-Speed Amplifier
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
National Semiconductor Introduces Lowest Noise, Ultra-High-Speed Amplifier
PowerWise LMH6629 Delivers 0.69nV/sqrt Hz Performance with 900 MHz Bandwidth at a Gain of 10
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 -- A new ultra-high-speed operational amplifier (op amp) from National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) delivers the industry's lowest noise (0.69 nV/sqrt Hz) with -3 dB bandwidth of 900 MHz at a gain of 10. The PowerWise® LMH6629 provides designers a unique mix of wide bandwidth, high gain and precision amplification for systems where minimal noise addition is a key performance requirement. These include 16-bit systems for communications, test and measurement, medical imaging, industrial, and light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) applications.
The LMH6629 also provides low input current noise (2.6 pA/sqrt Hz) and second and third harmonic distortion (f = 1 MHz) performance of -90 dBc and -94 dBc, respectively. The op amp's low input noise, low distortion and high speed combined with ultra-low DC errors -- 780 uV input offset voltage max at 25 degrees C and +/- 0.45 uV per degree C of TCVos -- enable precision operation in both AC- and DC-coupled applications.
The LMH6629's input common-mode range extends below ground and the output swings to within 0.8V of either rail with a linear output current of greater than +/- 250 mA. The PowerWise op amp consumes 15.5 mA and features a supply voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Its user selectable internal compensation eliminates the external compensation components and additional design time required with other amplifiers. With the LMH6629, designers can set a minimum gain of 4 or 10 by pulling the minimum gain select pin low or high.
The LMH6629 is manufactured on National's new CBiCMOS8 silicon-germanium (SiGe) complementary bipolar-CMOS process technology. Among the most advanced analog processes in the industry today, CBiCMOS8 features a unique, monolithic combination of SiGe NPN and PNP transistors, as well as low-power CMOS transistors that enable exceptional speed, linearity, circuit density, low power and low noise for demanding high-speed analog applications.
Pricing and Availability
Available now, the LMH6629 is supplied in an 8-pin LLP® package and operates over the extended industrial temperature range of -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C. The LMH6629 is priced at $1.88 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information, or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LMH6629.html.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor is a leader in analog power management technology. Its products include easy-to-use integrated circuits, PowerWise products that enable more energy-efficient systems, and SolarMagic products which improve the energy output of solar arrays. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary last May. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.46 billion for fiscal 2009. Additional information is available at http://www.national.com.
LLP and PowerWise are registered trademarks, and SolarMagic is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Media Contact Reader Information
Mark Alden Design Support Group
(408) 721-6929 (800) 272-9959
mark.alden@nsc.com www.national.com
Source: National Semiconductor Corp.
CONTACT: Media, Mark Alden of National Semiconductor Corp.,
+1-408-721-6929, mark.alden@nsc.com, or Reader Information, Design Support
Group, 1-800-272-9959
Web Site: http://www.national.com/
PowerWise LMH6629 Delivers 0.69nV/sqrt Hz Performance with 900 MHz Bandwidth at a Gain of 10
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 -- A new ultra-high-speed operational amplifier (op amp) from National Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) delivers the industry's lowest noise (0.69 nV/sqrt Hz) with -3 dB bandwidth of 900 MHz at a gain of 10. The PowerWise® LMH6629 provides designers a unique mix of wide bandwidth, high gain and precision amplification for systems where minimal noise addition is a key performance requirement. These include 16-bit systems for communications, test and measurement, medical imaging, industrial, and light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) applications.
The LMH6629 also provides low input current noise (2.6 pA/sqrt Hz) and second and third harmonic distortion (f = 1 MHz) performance of -90 dBc and -94 dBc, respectively. The op amp's low input noise, low distortion and high speed combined with ultra-low DC errors -- 780 uV input offset voltage max at 25 degrees C and +/- 0.45 uV per degree C of TCVos -- enable precision operation in both AC- and DC-coupled applications.
The LMH6629's input common-mode range extends below ground and the output swings to within 0.8V of either rail with a linear output current of greater than +/- 250 mA. The PowerWise op amp consumes 15.5 mA and features a supply voltage range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Its user selectable internal compensation eliminates the external compensation components and additional design time required with other amplifiers. With the LMH6629, designers can set a minimum gain of 4 or 10 by pulling the minimum gain select pin low or high.
The LMH6629 is manufactured on National's new CBiCMOS8 silicon-germanium (SiGe) complementary bipolar-CMOS process technology. Among the most advanced analog processes in the industry today, CBiCMOS8 features a unique, monolithic combination of SiGe NPN and PNP transistors, as well as low-power CMOS transistors that enable exceptional speed, linearity, circuit density, low power and low noise for demanding high-speed analog applications.
Pricing and Availability
Available now, the LMH6629 is supplied in an 8-pin LLP® package and operates over the extended industrial temperature range of -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C. The LMH6629 is priced at $1.88 each in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information, or to order samples and an evaluation board, visit http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LMH6629.html.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor is a leader in analog power management technology. Its products include easy-to-use integrated circuits, PowerWise products that enable more energy-efficient systems, and SolarMagic products which improve the energy output of solar arrays. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary last May. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.46 billion for fiscal 2009. Additional information is available at http://www.national.com.
LLP and PowerWise are registered trademarks, and SolarMagic is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Media Contact Reader Information
Mark Alden Design Support Group
(408) 721-6929 (800) 272-9959
mark.alden@nsc.com www.national.com
Source: National Semiconductor Corp.
CONTACT: Media, Mark Alden of National Semiconductor Corp.,
+1-408-721-6929, mark.alden@nsc.com, or Reader Information, Design Support
Group, 1-800-272-9959
Web Site: http://www.national.com/
OmniVision Releases World's Smallest 1080p HD Camera Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:21:01 AM
OmniVision Releases World's Smallest 1080p HD Camera Solution
New OV2720 Utilizes 1.4-Micron BSI Pixel to Enable Ultra-Compact HD Video Solutions for Notebook, Netbook, Webcam and Video Conferencing Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV2720, the world's first 1/6-inch, native 1080p/30 high-definition (HD) CMOS image sensor designed for notebook, netbook, webcam and video conferencing applications. Based on OmniVision's 1.4 micron OmniBSI(TM) backside illumination technology, the new 1080p sensor delivers video conference quality HD video recording in a small enough form factor to meet the module size and height requirements of today's thin notebook designs. The OV2720 is currently sampling with multiple tier-one customers and is slated to go into mass production in June 2010.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100517/SF05576 )
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"Increased broadband capability, inexpensive high-quality image sensors and the increasing availability of high-quality external and embedded PC web cameras will drive both consumer and business video conferencing," said Brian O'Rourke, principal analyst at In-Stat. "In 2010, we expect over 70 percent of mobile PCs to ship with embedded cameras, and the availability of sensors such as OmniVision's OV2720 will make high definition video conferencing more popular in the notebook and netbook PC segments."
"Consumer demand for HD video has never been greater. Display formats are moving to a 16 by 9 aspect ratio, TV broadcast is embracing HD, and social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook are supporting HD," said Nick Nam, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "With the OV2720, OmniVision continues to lead the industry in bringing to market innovative, high performance HD solutions, addressing the growing demand for the HD video-enabled devices of the YouTube generation. With the broadest portfolio of HD video products in the industry, we enable our customers to find the right solution for their price, performance and size requirements."
The OV2720 is the first 1/6-inch sensor to offer native 1080p HD resolution. Native HD enables full field of view video with optimized image quality, sensitivity, color reproduction and clarity because no scaling or cropping is required to achieve HD resolution. The 1.4-micron OmniBSI pixel achieves best-in-class low light sensitivity of 680-mV/lux-sec, while enabling extremely thin modules with a z-height of 3.5 mm. Moreover, the OV2720 can use binning to further increase its low-light performance to double that of similar-sized VGA sensors. The OV2720's outstanding low-light performance and slim form factor combine to make it an ideal choice for tier-one notebook manufacturers.
The OV2720 CMOS image sensor supports multiple platform architectures and controllers with both parallel and MIPI interfaces. It allows system designers to leverage the same opto-electrical design across various products and multiple market segments to reduce product development time. Exposure control, white balance and defective pixel canceling are programmable through the serial camera control bus interface. In addition, the OV2720 uses proprietary sensor technology to improve image quality. By reducing or eliminating common lighting or electrical sources of image contamination, such as fixed pattern noise and smearing, the sensor can generate a clean, fully stable color image.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, netbooks and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com/.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV2720 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV2720, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® is a registered trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. The OmniVision logo and OmniBSI(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Media - Martijn Pierik, Impress Public Relations,
+1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com; Company - Scott Foster, OmniVision
Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com; Investor Relations - Brian M.
Dunn, OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com
Web Site: http://www.ovt.com/
New OV2720 Utilizes 1.4-Micron BSI Pixel to Enable Ultra-Compact HD Video Solutions for Notebook, Netbook, Webcam and Video Conferencing Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV2720, the world's first 1/6-inch, native 1080p/30 high-definition (HD) CMOS image sensor designed for notebook, netbook, webcam and video conferencing applications. Based on OmniVision's 1.4 micron OmniBSI(TM) backside illumination technology, the new 1080p sensor delivers video conference quality HD video recording in a small enough form factor to meet the module size and height requirements of today's thin notebook designs. The OV2720 is currently sampling with multiple tier-one customers and is slated to go into mass production in June 2010.
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"Increased broadband capability, inexpensive high-quality image sensors and the increasing availability of high-quality external and embedded PC web cameras will drive both consumer and business video conferencing," said Brian O'Rourke, principal analyst at In-Stat. "In 2010, we expect over 70 percent of mobile PCs to ship with embedded cameras, and the availability of sensors such as OmniVision's OV2720 will make high definition video conferencing more popular in the notebook and netbook PC segments."
"Consumer demand for HD video has never been greater. Display formats are moving to a 16 by 9 aspect ratio, TV broadcast is embracing HD, and social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook are supporting HD," said Nick Nam, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "With the OV2720, OmniVision continues to lead the industry in bringing to market innovative, high performance HD solutions, addressing the growing demand for the HD video-enabled devices of the YouTube generation. With the broadest portfolio of HD video products in the industry, we enable our customers to find the right solution for their price, performance and size requirements."
The OV2720 is the first 1/6-inch sensor to offer native 1080p HD resolution. Native HD enables full field of view video with optimized image quality, sensitivity, color reproduction and clarity because no scaling or cropping is required to achieve HD resolution. The 1.4-micron OmniBSI pixel achieves best-in-class low light sensitivity of 680-mV/lux-sec, while enabling extremely thin modules with a z-height of 3.5 mm. Moreover, the OV2720 can use binning to further increase its low-light performance to double that of similar-sized VGA sensors. The OV2720's outstanding low-light performance and slim form factor combine to make it an ideal choice for tier-one notebook manufacturers.
The OV2720 CMOS image sensor supports multiple platform architectures and controllers with both parallel and MIPI interfaces. It allows system designers to leverage the same opto-electrical design across various products and multiple market segments to reduce product development time. Exposure control, white balance and defective pixel canceling are programmable through the serial camera control bus interface. In addition, the OV2720 uses proprietary sensor technology to improve image quality. By reducing or eliminating common lighting or electrical sources of image contamination, such as fixed pattern noise and smearing, the sensor can generate a clean, fully stable color image.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, netbooks and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com/.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV2720 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV2720, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® is a registered trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. The OmniVision logo and OmniBSI(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Media - Martijn Pierik, Impress Public Relations,
+1-602-366-5599, martijn@impress-pr.com; Company - Scott Foster, OmniVision
Technologies, +1-408-567-3077, sfoster@ovt.com; Investor Relations - Brian M.
Dunn, OmniVision Technologies, +1-408-653-3263, invest@ovt.com
Web Site: http://www.ovt.com/
Harris Corporation to Acquire SignaCert, Inc., a Leading Provider of IT Compliance Solutions for Software Supply Chain Assurance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 17, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
Harris Corporation to Acquire SignaCert, Inc., a Leading Provider of IT Compliance Solutions for Software Supply Chain Assurance
Acquisition Will Expand Harris Cyber Capabilities and Expertise
WASHINGTON and PORTLAND, Ore., May 17 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held SignaCert, Inc., which will expand its position as a leading provider of cyber solutions for government and commercial customers. SignaCert's customers span a variety of markets, including government, financial services, and healthcare.
Founded by Wyatt Starnes in 2004, SignaCert grew quickly into a leading provider of IT compliance solutions that form the foundation for software supply chain assurance. SignaCert's solutions combine powerful change detection capabilities with custom and commercial software whitelists -- lists of software that are deemed safe and approved for a customer's network. The SignaCert approach significantly inhibits viruses and malware by only permitting use of approved software. This enhances the effectiveness of IT security and compliance compared with the traditional signature-based, anti-virus blacklisting approach. SignaCert customers also can establish and maintain IT trust through its Global Trust Repository - the industry's largest multi-platform, multi-vendor, known-provenance whitelist data repository.
SignaCert recently received Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), making its Enterprise Trust Server the only SCAP-validated solution on the market today to incorporate reference-based image management for known-provenance whitelisting technologies.
"This acquisition will expand our presence in the growing $10 billion cyber solutions market," said Dale Meyerrose, vice president and general manager, Harris Cyber Integrated Solutions. "Acquiring SignaCert will strengthen our cyber leadership team, and bring discriminating technology to our cyber portfolio. Harris will be better positioned to provide trusted, comprehensive solutions that address the national priority of enhancing critical cyber infrastructure."
Starnes, SignaCert's CEO and a 36-year information technology security and compliance veteran, will assume the newly created position of vice president and chief technology officer for Harris Cyber Integrated Solutions, reporting to Meyerrose. The acquisition of SignaCert is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close later this month.
Harris has been using state-of-the-art technology assessment techniques and architecture engineering for decades to define and operate secure networks. Harris operates some of the nation's largest secure, mission-critical networks, including the ultra-reliable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). Additionally, the company's technology, countermeasures and monitoring capabilities safeguard vital information systems that support the critical missions of military, intelligence, and federal law enforcement customers.
In 2009, Harris acquired privately held Crucial Security, Inc., which offers an array of mission-enabling engineering solutions that address both offensive and defensive IT security challenges. The business provides critical support to federal law enforcement and other U.S. government agencies.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.
Source: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Healthcare Solutions, +1-321-727-6514,
sleighton.meyer@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131,
jim.burke@harris.com, or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C.,
+1-202-729-3732, marc.raimondi@harris.com
Web Site: http://www.harris.com/
Acquisition Will Expand Harris Cyber Capabilities and Expertise
WASHINGTON and PORTLAND, Ore., May 17 -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held SignaCert, Inc., which will expand its position as a leading provider of cyber solutions for government and commercial customers. SignaCert's customers span a variety of markets, including government, financial services, and healthcare.
Founded by Wyatt Starnes in 2004, SignaCert grew quickly into a leading provider of IT compliance solutions that form the foundation for software supply chain assurance. SignaCert's solutions combine powerful change detection capabilities with custom and commercial software whitelists -- lists of software that are deemed safe and approved for a customer's network. The SignaCert approach significantly inhibits viruses and malware by only permitting use of approved software. This enhances the effectiveness of IT security and compliance compared with the traditional signature-based, anti-virus blacklisting approach. SignaCert customers also can establish and maintain IT trust through its Global Trust Repository - the industry's largest multi-platform, multi-vendor, known-provenance whitelist data repository.
SignaCert recently received Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), making its Enterprise Trust Server the only SCAP-validated solution on the market today to incorporate reference-based image management for known-provenance whitelisting technologies.
"This acquisition will expand our presence in the growing $10 billion cyber solutions market," said Dale Meyerrose, vice president and general manager, Harris Cyber Integrated Solutions. "Acquiring SignaCert will strengthen our cyber leadership team, and bring discriminating technology to our cyber portfolio. Harris will be better positioned to provide trusted, comprehensive solutions that address the national priority of enhancing critical cyber infrastructure."
Starnes, SignaCert's CEO and a 36-year information technology security and compliance veteran, will assume the newly created position of vice president and chief technology officer for Harris Cyber Integrated Solutions, reporting to Meyerrose. The acquisition of SignaCert is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close later this month.
Harris has been using state-of-the-art technology assessment techniques and architecture engineering for decades to define and operate secure networks. Harris operates some of the nation's largest secure, mission-critical networks, including the ultra-reliable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). Additionally, the company's technology, countermeasures and monitoring capabilities safeguard vital information systems that support the critical missions of military, intelligence, and federal law enforcement customers.
In 2009, Harris acquired privately held Crucial Security, Inc., which offers an array of mission-enabling engineering solutions that address both offensive and defensive IT security challenges. The business provides critical support to federal law enforcement and other U.S. government agencies.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.
Source: Harris Corporation
CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Healthcare Solutions, +1-321-727-6514,
sleighton.meyer@harris.com, or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131,
jim.burke@harris.com, or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C.,
+1-202-729-3732, marc.raimondi@harris.com
Web Site: http://www.harris.com/