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NetDimensions to Launch an Innovative Portable LMS Solution at ASTD 2010

HONG KONG, May 13 -- NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange, AIM: NETD), a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, will launch a groundbreaking portable LMS solution called Mobile EKP (mEKP) at ASTD 2010 International Conference & Exposition in Chicago next week.

mEKP will enable users to review course materials, run courses, take exams and review documents, as well as review exam and training history information from any computer with a USB port at their convenience.

"mEKP is a simplified version of the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP), running independently from a USB flash drive," states Ray Ruff, Chief Information Officer at NetDimensions.

EKP is NetDimensions' robust and multilingual LMS used by more than 800 organizations with over 8 million users worldwide.

"We expect mEKP to revolutionize training delivery to learners in organizations around the world. It will enable them to deliver compliance training, certification assessments and secure/private content to a much wider audience than ever before," notes Ruff.

mEKP is designed for organizations with staff who are out in the field most of the time or work in remote offices and have limited or restricted Internet connectivity, such as sales people, first responders, sailors, pilots and military personnel. Additionally, it resolves the problem of delivering very high-bandwidth requirement materials (e.g., gigabytes of video/flash/simulation) in a timely manner.

"Users do not have to install anything. All they have to do is plug in a mEKP flash drive into any computer with a USB port and launch the LMS," adds Ruff.

Attendees at ASTD 2010 can get hands-on experience with mEKP by visiting NetDimensions at booth number 510 from May 17-19.

A Truly Portable LMS

mEKP can intelligently manage user information while offline and communicate with a master EKP system to synchronize user information when an Internet connection is available.

"mEKP is a much more powerful tool than offline players," Ruff explains.

"As a portable e-learning environment, mEKP can support all courseware and exam detail delivery, career development review, and direct resources access. It also has the same security options and permissions settings of a master EKP system and can support encryption of flash drive content."

  For more information about mEKP, visit http://www.netdimensions.com/mekp .

  About ASTD

ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world's largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. In more than 100 countries, ASTD's members work in organizations of all sizes, in the private and public sectors, as independent consultants, and as suppliers. Members connect locally in 130 U.S. chapters and with 30 international partners. ASTD started in 1943 and in recent years has widened the profession's focus to align learning and performance to organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information, visit http://www.astd.org/ .

About NetDimensions

Established in 1999, NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange, AIM: NETD) is a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems. The company's key products include the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP), the Enterprise Assessment Platform (EAP) and the Enterprise Content Platform (ECP).

NetDimensions products and services help companies deliver and manage corporate training, career development, assessment and certification programs, and help clients around the world address growing regulatory compliance needs.

Recognized as one of the top-rated learning technology suppliers in overall customer satisfaction, NetDimensions has been chosen by multinational organizations worldwide including HSBC, ING and Cathay Pacific.

NetDimensions is ISO 9001 certified and NetDimensions hosted services are ISO 27001 certified.

Enterprise Knowledge Platform and EKP are trademarks of NetDimensions Ltd. For more information, visit http://www.netdimensions.com/

  Enquiries

  NetDimensions
   Robert Torio
   Tel:   +852-2122-4500
   Email: info@netdimensions.com

  Arden Partners plc (Nomad & Broker)
   Fred Walsh
   Matthew Armitt
   Tel:   +44-20-7614-5918
   Email: fred.walsh@arden-partners.commatthew.armitt@arden-partners.com

  Walbrook PR Ltd (Financial PR)
   Ben Knowles
   Tel:   +44-20-7933-8788
          +44-7900-346-978
   Email: ben.knowles@walbrookpr.com

Source: NetDimensions
   

CONTACT: Robert Torio of NetDimensions, +852-2122-4500,
info@netdimensions.com; Fred Walsh or Matthew Armitt of Arden Partners plc
(Nomad & Broker), +44-20-7614-5900, fred.walsh@arden-partners.com or
matthew.armitt@arden-partners.com; Ben Knowles of Walbrook PR Ltd (Financial
PR), +44-20-7933-8788 or +44-7980-346-978, ben.knowles@walbrookpr.com

Web site: http://www.netdimensions.com/
http://www.netdimensions.com/mekp
http://www.astd.org/

Synopsys Collaborates with SMIC to Deliver USB Logo-Certified DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY in SMIC's 65 Nanometer LL Process Technology

Silicon-Proven DesignWare PHY IP Lowers Risk and Enables Easy Integration into SOCs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and SHANGHAI, May 13 -- Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC; NYSE: SMI and SEHK: 0981.HK), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world, today announced the immediate availability of Synopsys' silicon-proven and USB logo-certified DesignWare(R) USB 2.0 nanoPHY intellectual property (IP) for SMIC's 65 nanometer (nm) low- leakage (LL) process technology. As a leading provider of complete IP solutions for the USB 2.0 interface including controllers, PHY and verification IP, Synopsys continues to help designers lower integration risk by providing high-quality IP that is proven interoperable and compliant to the USB 2.0 standard specification.

The DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP is designed for a broad range of high-volume mobile and consumer applications where the key requirements include minimal area and low dynamic and leakage power consumption. In addition, the DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP has built-in tuning circuits designed to enable quick, post-silicon adjustments to account for unexpected chip/board parasitic or process variations, without having to modify the existing design. This allows designers to increase yield and minimize the cost of expensive silicon re-spins.

"The combination of Synopsys' silicon-proven DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP and SMIC's low-leakage 65 nm process technology allows our mutual customers to easily integrate advanced features into a process that helps them meet their low power requirements and quickly ramp into volume production," said Chris Chi, senior vice president and chief business officer of SMIC. "Recent silicon success with customers leveraging SMIC's 65 nanometer LL process and Synopsys' USB2.0 nanoPHY IP gives us confidence to strengthen our strategic and synergistic relationship with Synopsys to deliver significant advantages to our customers through industry-leading integration, power efficiency and cost efficiency. We look forward to working with Synopsys as we move toward more advanced process nodes."

"By making available Synopsys' high-quality DesignWare USB 2.0 nanoPHY for the SMIC 65 nanometer LL process technology, we continue to provide designers with the IP they need for today's required foundry processes," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. "Working with SMIC to silicon-validate our USB 2.0 nanoPHY IP in their 65 nanometer LL process provides our customers with proven and certified IP solutions that enable them to integrate DesignWare IP with less risk and improved time-to-market."

About DesignWare IP

Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven interface and analog IP solutions for system-on-chip designs. Synopsys' broad IP portfolio delivers complete connectivity IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and verification IP for widely used protocols such as USB, PCI Express, DDR, SATA, Ethernet, HDMI and MIPI IP including 3G DigRF, CSI-2 and D-PHY. The analog IP family includes Analog-to-Digital Converters, Digital-to-Analog Converters, Audio Codecs, Video Analog Front Ends, Touch Screen Controllers and more. In addition, Synopsys offers SystemC transaction-level models to build virtual platforms for rapid, pre-silicon development of software. With a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit: http://www.synopsys.com/designware . Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/designware_ip .

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) is the world leader in electronic design automation (EDA), supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Synopsys' comprehensive, integrated portfolio of implementation, verification, IP, manufacturing and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions helps address the key challenges designers and manufacturers face today, such as power and yield management, software-to-silicon verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading solutions help give Synopsys customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has more than 60 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/ .

Synopsys and DesignWare are registered trademarks of Synopsys, Inc. Any other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

  Synopsys Press Contacts:
   Sheryl Gulizia
   Synopsys, Inc.
   Tel:   +1-650-584-8635
   Email: sgulizia@synopsys.com

   Lisa Gillette-Martin
   MCA
   Tel:   +1-650-968-8900 x115
   Email: lgmartin@mcapr.com

  About SMIC

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China, providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35um to 45nm. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and three 200mm wafer fabs in its Shanghai mega-fab, two 300mm wafer fabs in its Beijing mega-fab, a 200mm wafer fab in Tianjin, a 200mm fab under construction in Shenzhen, and an in-house assembly and testing facility in Chengdu. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. In addition, SMIC manages and operates a 200mm wafer fab in Chengdu owned by Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation and a 300mm wafer fab in Wuhan owned by Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com/ .

  SAFE HARBOUR STATEMENTS
  (Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)

This press release contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward- looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including among others risks associated with the current global financial crisis, orders or judgments from pending litigation and financial stability in end markets.

Investors should consider the information contained in SMIC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 22, 2009, especially in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections, and such other documents that SMIC may file with the SEC or SEHK from time to time, including on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on SMIC's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, SMIC undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

  SMIC Press Contacts:
   SMIC Shanghai
   Peter Lin
   Public Relations
   Tel:   +86-21-3861-0000 x12349
   Email: Peter_LHH@smics.com

   SMIC Shanghai
   Angela Miao
   Public Relations
   Tel:   +86-21-3861-0000 x10088
   Email: Angela_Miao@smics.com

http://www.synopsys.com/designware
                http://twitter.com/designware_ip

Source: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
   

CONTACT: SMIC Press Contacts: Peter Lin, Public Relations, +86-21-3861-
0000 x12349, Peter_LHH@smics.com, or Angela Miao, Public Relations, +86-21-
3861-0000 x10088, Angela_Miao@smics.com, both of SMIC Shanghai, Synopsys Press
Contacts: Sheryl Gulizia, Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-8635, or
sgulizia@synopsys.com, or Lisa Gillette-Martin, MCA, +1-650-968-8900 x115, or
lgmartin@mcapr.com

Web site:  http://www.smics.com/
http://www.synopsys.com/

Join the .tel Treasure Hunt and Discover the World!

LONDON, May 13, 2010--      A weekly adventure story following the exploits of Emma, Ben
and David, characters from Telnic's (http://telnic.tel) award-winning advert
already seen by millions of people worldwide, will be launched on Friday 14th
May. The first chapter of the story can be accessed from 12:00 BST at
http://thejourneystarts.tel and a fantastic prize awaits one lucky person who
solves the clues revealed throughout the story.

    Every week, over the next ten weeks, the location of each new
chapter will be discoverable by players who solve puzzles in the story to
find the appropriate .tel name that will, in turn, link to the following
week's chapter. As the characters in the story move around the world, those
following the story will seek out .tel names through the .tel-only online
search directory Telpages (http://telpages.com). By using the answers from
the puzzles as search terms, players can discover links to the locations of
each new chapter in the corresponding .tel names. Once all of the chapters
have been found, a final puzzle will lead to a unique email address on a .tel
name, to which a keyword needs to be sent to win the amazing prize.

    The story, written by internationally-renowned playwright,
director and author Robert Shearman (http://robshearman.tel), continues the
story of Emma, a character from Telnic's advert, which can be viewed at
http://telnic.org/movie.html. No purchase is necessary to play the game,
which players can embark on at http://thejourneystarts.tel from 12:00 BST on
Friday 14th May.

    The story will provide residents of the United Kingdom and the
United States of America over the age of 18 the chance to win a voucher worth
GBP5,000 ($7,500) for a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime holiday, organized by
leading European travel company ebookers.com (http://ebookers.com).

    For more information on the award-winning,
communications-focused .tel names and Telpages, please visit
http://telnic.org.

    Note to Editors:

    About Telnic Limited - see http://about.telnic.tel

Source: Telnic Limited

Primary Contact - Justin Hayward, Communications Director, Telnic Limited: http://justin.tel

Lawmakers Call for Expanded Broadband to Boost Commerce, Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- As private industry and federal regulators look to expand high-speed Internet access, small business owners told Members of Congress today that widely available and affordable broadband service can help small firms increase productivity, compete in the global marketplace and create badly needed jobs.  During a hearing of the House Committee on Small Business, entrepreneurs and lawmakers said that bringing broadband service to unserved and underserved areas is a vital infrastructure challenge for the 21st century.

"Like the interstate highway system, building a national broadband network has the potential to revolutionize American commerce," said Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business. "Deploying broadband now will create tens of thousands of jobs immediately, while opening up economic opportunity in communities across the nation for the long term."

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law in February of 2009, allocated $7.2 billion for broadband deployment.  During today's hearing, lawmakers discussed those programs as well as the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recently released National Broadband Plan.   Developed by the FCC, the Plan sets a 10-year goal of helping at least 100 million homes access affordable, ultra high-speed Internet service. It also calls for a public-private partnership to support digital literacy training for small businesses.  Lawmakers said achieving those goals would help entrepreneurs find new ways to sell their products.

"Three quarters of small businesses have a website, but only one in four sell their products through e-commerce.  In today's global economy that's just not good enough," said Velazquez. "The Broadband Plan holds the potential to narrow that gap, helping small firms reach new markets with their products."

The hearing also examined the importance of an open Internet to entrepreneurship.  The FCC recently put forth a framework aimed at ensuring consumers can choose the products and applications they want on the Internet.  Lawmakers noted that for small businesses to harness broadband to its full potential, the Internet would need to remain a forum where new ideas can freely develop.

"The freedom for customers to connect with whomever they want gives businesses, large and small, the chance to compete in a fair marketplace," said Velazquez. "Our nation's Internet policies should help consumers remain in the driver's seat, while encouraging infrastructure investment and innovation."

Last October, the Committee held a hearing examining how Recovery Act funding was helping to roll out broadband services.  During today's hearing, Velazquez said she and her colleagues would continue pressing to ensure the nation's technology policies take into account entrepreneurs' needs.

Video of the hearing is available by clicking here.

Source: House Committee on Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY)
   

CONTACT:  Alex Haurek, alex.haurek@mail.house.gov , or Duncan Neasham,
duncan.neasham@mail.house.gov, both of the House Committee on Small Business
Chairwoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), +1-202-226-3636

Valve is one of the biggest publishers to throw its support around non-Windows operating systems. Today, they've released the Steam client for Mac OSX. In the coming months, Linux will be fully supported. I believe we'll hit some type of critical mass for Linux support and Valve is doing a great thing in supporting the free (as in freedom) OS.

http://store.steampowered.com/about/

Steam is a double-edged sword. It is a DRM system (albeit, one of the better ones) which means that I really don't like it that much. DRM takes freedom away from the consumer. We'll see what happens in the future with Steam on Linux.

Hey Blizzard, are you listening? Starcraft 2 for Linux NOW!

Jedi Mind, Inc. Prepares Patent on Thought-Controlled Application

CARDIFF, Calif., May 12 -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com) announced today that The Company has prepared a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark office, for the breakthrough thought-controlled software application, "Jedi Mouse." The application allows the user to navigate the computer, click and double click to open programs, compose email and send with the power of their mind. The application can be used by anyone, but is especially beneficial to people with disabilities that have problems with communicating. For the first time in their life, many disabled people will be able to operate a computer and communicate via email.

Jedi Mind is on pace to develop one new thought-controlled application per quarter and intends to patent all proprietary products to provide a stable of intellectual properties owned by The Company. This allows The Company to increase its assets while producing revenue from the sales of products developed.

The application and demonstration video of "Jedi Mouse" is available on The Company's website http://www.JediMindInc.com  which sells for $99 as a software download and requires the use of a wireless headset developed by Emotiv. The Company plans to market the product to everyday users of the computer, as well as to associations for the disabled, clinics and non-profit organizations.

About Jedi Mind, Inc.

Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by our strategic partner, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company develops proprietary medical applications and video games that are controlled by the power of your mind.

From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain  "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections.  This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties.  For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto.  Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements."  "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.

http://www.JediMindInc.com

Source: Jedi Mind, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Investor Relations of Jedi Mind, Inc., +1-760-635-2595,
Contact@JediMindInc.com

Web Site:  http://www.jedimindinc.com/

KMC On Demand(SM) Offers Online Earthquake CE Course

ATLANTA, May 12 -- KMC On Demand, a leading online provider of insurance continuing education (CE) credits, offers property adjusters a fast and efficient way to learn claims handling procedures for earthquake-related claims with its Earthquake Property Policy course.

"Our self-paced approach to delivering CE credits allows adjusters to complete the course in a timely manner and quickly apply their new knowledge in the field," says Bill Beach, senior vice president of Crawford Educational Services. "Completion of our four-credit course certifies adjusters in California Fair Claim Settlement Practices and provides them a solid foundation with which to begin adjusting earthquake property claims."

Each KMC On Demand course is segmented into individual modules, allowing the learner to proceed at his or her own pace.  All material is presented as both a narration and a written text.  The six modules in the earthquake course include:

  1. California earthquake statutes
  2. Earthquake scope and loss estimating
  3. Discovered earthquake claims
  4. Earthquake engineers or experts
  5. Concrete damages
  6. Mediation and assistance programs

As with each course in KMC On Demand, the Earthquake Property Policy course concludes with a written mastery test.  Upon passing the mastery test, the learner will receive accreditation for successful completion of the course.

About KMC On Demand

KMC On Demand is a unique platform that marries cutting-edge knowledge management technology with vetted and customized insurance courses and performance support information that adjusters can easily reference. KMC On Demand is part of Crawford Educational Services, a unit of Crawford & Company. To learn more, visit http://www.KMCOnDemand.com.

About Crawford

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (http://www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63 countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

Source: Crawford & Company
   

CONTACT:  Stephanie Zercher, +1-404-300-1908,
stephanie_zercher@us.crawco.com

Web Site:  http://www.crawfordandcompany.com/

Ford and U-M Use Socially Connected Road Trip to Debut Car as Next Platform for Cloud Computing

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 12 --   --  Ford's American Journey 2.0 research project concludes with first-ever
      social media-connected road trip from Ann Arbor, Mich., to Maker Faire
      in San Mateo, Calif.; Ford engineers, University of Michigan (U-M)
      students demonstrate first-ever auto-centric cloud-based apps

  --  Ford-developed apps include "Auto"matic Blog, which will allow the
      car, known as "@AJtheFiesta," to periodically tweet its interpretation
      of the journey based on vehicle telemetrics; another app will
      automatically check-in the team via Foursquare at stops and
      points-of-interest

  --  The road trip involves stops at three major universities; each serves
      as part of a larger Ford effort to excite potential customers while
      showing tangible proof of the company's commitment to leading the
      convergence of the automobile and Internet through open innovation

Two Ford Fiestas will leave the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on May 13, and though the cars may be separate, they will be linked to each other and to the entire global community in ways that mark a new era in mobile connectivity.

Embarking upon a week-long road trip to Maker Faire, Silicon Valley's annual ideas festival, the Fiestas and their occupants will be serving as messengers from Ford announcing the arrival of the car as a technology platform.

"The car is the ultimate mobile device," claims Venkatesh Prasad, group and technical leader of the Infotronics team in Ford Research & Advanced Engineering. "Ford has led the convergence of the auto and consumer electronics industries, and now we're researching how to responsibly and safely harness the Internet to enhance drivers' time behind the wheel."

In one Fiesta, the team from Ford Research & Advanced Engineering (R&AE) and IT - T.J. Giuli, Joe Rork, Joe Ross and Tom Alexander - will be demonstrating three experimental apps, known as Virtual Road Rally, "Auto"matic Blog and Local Search, developed on top of Ford's application development platform built on Windows 7 and Microsoft Robotics.

In the second Fiesta, U-M computer science students Collin Hockey, John Ciccone, and Joe Phillips and School of Information student Sangmi Park will be using Caravan Track, an app they developed as part of a 12-week course called Cloud Computing in the Commute. Ford initiated the course to challenge students to develop social networking personal transportation apps. Caravan Track was judged the most compelling, out of six creative apps presented at the conclusion of the course, winning the students a trip to California with Ford engineers. (Read more about the U-M student apps here.)

"We believe this is the first time vehicles will be socially connected through the Internet during a cross-country trip," said Giuli, Ford research engineer. "All the apps - from Caravan Track to the Virtual Road Rally, and particularly the notion of the car automatically posting its mood and location - really explore new boundaries in the use of digital tools to expand social links."

The road trip will signal the culmination of a yearlong Ford initiative called American Journey 2.0, a joint open innovation research project, supported by Microsoft and Intel, offering a group of U-M students a chance to define the future in-car experience.

  About the Ford apps

  The Ford team will be using three apps developed within the
   company's connected vehicle labs.

  -- Virtual Road Rally allows users to define points-of-
   interest (POIs) or physical landmarks, similar to those found
   in a road rally. The app can take the form of a "treasure
   hunt," revealing information about various POIs as drivers
   reach them.

        It can also serve as a competitive drive app, allowing users to
         post various parameters for a specific drive. For example, a
         user could post the amount of fuel they used driving from A to
         B, and challengers would attempt to best that mileage. The app
         uses a Web-based component to allow users to upload rally
         points and challenge parameters, as well as post their
         individual results.

        Road Rally users could also create rallies focusing on their
         own towns, allowing drivers who may never have visited a
         particular place to learn more about landmarks and POIs. Such
         a feature would let drivers share their favorite drives and
         provide small towns and "off the beaten path" locations a new
         way to attract visitors to unique places.

  --"Auto"matic Blog attempts to elevate the car to its rightful
   standing as an equal member of the team, providing it with a
   personality and way to communicate its mood. The car itself,
   dubbed @AJtheFiesta, will automatically blog or tweet
   statements about the journey based on information it gathers
   from various vehicle data sensors or engine computer codes.

        "For example, if one assumes that a happy car is one that's
         zipping along an open road or negotiating tight curves,"
         explains Giuli, "the powertrain sensors - engine rpm, speed,
         steering inputs, g-loads, that sort of thing - can indicate
         to the car that it's in one of those fun situations, and the
         car can then indicate that with a tweet or blog post.
         Similarly, if it's at zero mph with the wipers on, the car
         might decide it's sitting in traffic in the rain and send a
         sad tweet. Either way, we wanted to allow the car to become a
         blogger."

        AJ will also be able to indicate via GPS trace the roads on
         which it's driving when it feels certain ways, and the system
         will also allow it to take a photo to show other drivers - and
         perhaps, someday, other cars - the conditions that trigger its
         opinions.

  -- Local Search uses a built-in social media component via
   the social networking app Foursquare. Each time the vehicle
   makes a stop, it will check in with Foursquare to identify the
   location, and it can also search for nearby restaurants, gas
   stations and parks.

  Technology meets tradition

The Ford connected road trip is an outreach to two key demographics who will help shape the future of Ford vehicles: Fiesta buyers, largely expected to be connected young Millennials like the U-M students and the crowds expected to greet them during their university stops; and budding app developers interested in the future of software development and mobile platforms. At the same time, the journey hopes to harness the power of social networks and cloud computing to introduce a new twist to the great American road trip.

"The challenges faced by the students are representative of what the new era of developers will face as they begin programming the Internet-on-wheels, and what a new generation of customers will want from this technology," said Prasad. "We are creating tools for this new generation and we are learning as much as we can, while adapting to seeing things through the eyes of up-and-coming programmers."

A project like American Journey 2.0, involving teamwork with university students followed by hands-on testing, represents a significant developmental shift for Ford. The company is actively looking toward innovation hubs like universities and Silicon Valley to learn the best ways to deliver relevant and personalized content tailored for the individual driver's unique in-car experience.

"These collaborations are also valuable to Ford and our development ecosystem in the long term," added Prasad. "If we're going to lead in shaping tomorrow's world-on-wheels, we need a top talent pool from which to draw, and we need to be a catalyst to the entire value chain."

At the road trip's final destination, Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif., May 22, the U-M students and Ford engineers will have the chance to share their work with global leaders in technology development.

"Maker Faire is where technology enthusiasts gather to see new projects and I know they'll be excited to think about the car as a technology platform and the new applications that can be built," said Dale Dougherty, editor and publisher of MAKE Magazine and Founder of Maker Faire.

"This event is demonstrating that we at Ford do not view cars and trucks as just vehicles but as platforms for development," Giuli said. "Whether someone at Maker Faire is a car enthusiast or a techie or a programmer, we're inviting them to come interact with the vehicle and help us shape the future."

  Follow the Journey

  On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AJtheFiesta (#aj2)
  On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AJtheFiesta
  Ford Team Blog: http://www.AJtheFiesta.com
  U-M Team Blog: http://www.AmericanJourney2.com

  About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.

Source: Ford Motor Company
   

CONTACT:  Alan Hall, +1-313-594-3744, ahall32@ford.com, or Robert Parker,
+1-313-845-0784, rparker8@ford.com

Web Site:  http://www.ford.com/

Specialty Dessert Ingredient Company Releases Online Recipe Bank Featuring Delicious Gelato and Pastry Recipes

CONCORD, N.C., May 12 -- PreGel AMERICA, a specialty dessert ingredient company, announced the launch of the company's new online recipe bank for specialty desserts. The database, hosted on the company's corporate Web site http://www.pregelamerica.com, contains recipes for gelato, sorbetto, Tenero (soft serve), pastries and more.

Businesses with an existing dessert concept or in the dessert market will find the database tremendously helpful in providing everything from the latest seasonal desserts to classic palate pleasers. The recipes featured are courtesy of a select group of renowned pastry chefs and gelato masters in the industry including PreGel's Corporate Pastry Chef Frederic Monti, 2008 World Pastry Champion Dimitri Fayard, Master Chocolatier Jean-Pierre Wybauw and Gelato Master Kal Sohkn.

Visitors to the site have the ability to find the exact recipes they are looking for by using the database's easy navigation and product search tools. Recipes are classified by specific products used, categories, such as Springtime Favorites, and keywords. They also each feature an easy print button so recipe seekers can immediately print their new recipes. The company plans to continually add to the database as they develop new specialty desserts, and offers an RSS feed so visitors can subscribe to receive up-to-the-minute recipe notifications.

"We are excited to be one of the first in our industry to provide a full, online recipe bank for specialty desserts to our clients, peers, partners and aligned professionals," said Jillian Hillard, marketing manager, PreGel AMERICA. "While there are many consumer recipe sites out there, you don't see many b2b sites that cater specifically to our audience."

PreGel AMERICA's recipe database is a part of PreGel's ongoing initiative to provide its customers with exceptional service. PreGel understands their customers' need for tools that will help them foster success and believes sharing knowledge with others in the industry is just another part of being an innovator and leader in specialty desserts. For more information on the recipe database, visit http://www.pregelamerica.com, or http://www.pastry-recipes.com specifically for pastry dishes and http://www.gelato-recipes.com for gelato and sorbetto recipes.

About PreGel AMERICA

PreGel AMERICA is the U.S. subsidiary of PreGel, a global ingredient company headquartered in Reggio Emilia, Italy. PreGel develops, manufactures and distributes natural ingredients, toppings and fillings of the highest quality from Italy, including flavors, powders and pastes used in gelato, frozen yogurt, pastry and other specialty desserts. Based in North Carolina since 2002, PreGel directly sells to restaurants, gelato cafes, coffee shops, frozen yogurt shops, bakeries, pizzerias, hotels, resorts, grocery stores and universities, as well as a few distributors in the United States. PreGel believes in blending Your Passion with Our Ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.pregelamerica.com.

Source: PreGel AMERICA
   

CONTACT:  Jillian Hillard, PreGel AMERICA, +1-704-707-0300 ext. 364,
j.hillard@pregelamerica.com, or Lisa Weyhrich, PreGel AMERICA, +1-704-707-0300
ext. 367, l.weyhrich@pregelamerica.com

Web Site:  http://www.pregelamerica.com/

Daniel Tosh is Back With More Internet Epic Fails, Web Redemptions and Fan Challenges as the Second Season of 'Tosh.0' Continues With 16 New Episodes Beginning on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK, May 12 -- Merciless host Daniel Tosh is back to expose and skewer the endless array of ridiculousness on the Internet.  Currently in its second season, "Tosh.0," the weekly, topical, hit series returns with 16 new episodes starting on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

The "Web Redemption" segment to kick it all off on Wednesday, June 2 is Lightning Bolt Larper.  Brendon Boucher, famous for casting his lightning bolt spell on the Internet, is brought to Los Angeles to recreate his famous larping video on "Tosh.0," accentuated with special effects.

  Future "Web Redemption" segments include:

  --  World of Warcraft Freak Out: Tosh tries to determine if the WoW freak
      out video was real or fake.  He interrogates Stephen and his family in
      his pursuit of the truth.
  --  Angry Preacher: Don Vincent, the foul-mouthed public access preacher,
      visits a monastery with Tosh and learns how to speak to his audience
      more effectively.  He delivers the ultimate gangsta sermon in a
      pimped-out church.
  --  Worst Comedian Ever: Darryl Bluett, christened the "worst comedian
      ever" by the Internet, comes to Los Angeles and is trained by Tosh and
      a select few to become a better comedian.  He just has to not be the
      "worst comedian ever" to be redeemed.  He tries out different comedy
      styles and then makes a surprise appearance on a legendary talk show.
  --  Zombie Kid Likes Turtles: Tosh gives the "I like turtles" kid the
      turtle day of his life and sets the stage for him to make perfect
      sense with his iconic phrase.
  --  What What in the Butt: Through various interviews, learn the story
      behind Samwell's Internet video, "What What In the Butt."  Then stay
      tuned as he performs an "unplugged" version of the song with a rock
      star.

The second season of "Tosh.0" is averaging 1.8 million total viewers and is the most watched show in its timeslot among Men 18-24 and Men 18-34.  Since the first season, ratings have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the following demos: Persons 18-49: +83%; Men 18-34 +85%; Men 18-24 +84%.

The uber-popular "Tosh.0" blog is one of COMEDY CENTRAL's most-visited properties with an average of 660K Unique Visitors per month (Source: Omniture SiteCatalyst) and celebrates its one-year anniversary on May 13.  The blog will continue to be updated daily with blog posts, Web-exclusive behind-the-scenes content and interactive features allowing viewers to participate in the "Tosh.0" community.  Currently, the blog is rolling out four themed mash-up videos featuring choice moments from earlier "Tosh.0" episodes.  Viewers can follow Tosh on Twitter as he live tweets during the show and also by becoming a fan of "Tosh.0" on Facebook.

"Tosh.0" premiered on June 4, 2009 and features the razor sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects of the Internet from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series.  The series also features viral clips of the week and original videos created by and starring well-known actors and comedians.  Each episode features the segment "Web Redemption," which gives subjects of infamous viral videos (i.e. Phillies Fan and Make It Snow Girl) a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they've become synonymous.

Tosh inked a multi-level deal with COMEDY CENTRAL to shoot an original one-hour stand-up special in San Francisco on Saturday, June 12 which will premiere on Sunday, October 3 to be subsequently released with extended material on DVD and CD on Tuesday, October 5.  He will also embark on a national stand-up tour which will kick-off in the fall.  Recently, the network announced the renewal of "Tosh.0" for a third season which will consist of at least 29 episodes and premiere on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Tosh has a long history with COMEDY CENTRAL having hosted the network's "Live at Gotham" stand-up series and performed on "Premium Blend" and "Friday Night Stand-Up."  Tosh has also been featured on the all-comedy channel in a half-hour stand-up special "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents..." (2002) and on his first hour-long stand-up special, "Completely Serious" (2007).  His premiere CD, "True Stories I Made Up," was released in 2005 through COMEDY CENTRAL Records.

"Tosh.0" is executive produced by Tosh and Charlie Siskel.  Gary Mann is the executive in charge of production for COMEDY CENTRAL.

COMEDY CENTRAL, the only all-comedy network, currently is seen in more than 98 million homes nationwide.  COMEDY CENTRAL is owned by, and is a registered trademark of, Comedy Partners, a wholly-owned division of VIACOM Inc.'s (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:VIA.B) MTV Networks.  COMEDY CENTRAL's Internet address is http://www.comedycentral.com.  For up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs visit Press Central, COMEDY CENTRAL's press Web site at http://www.comedycentral.com/press.

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 400 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, SPIKE, TV Land, Atom, GameTrailers and Xfire.

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications
   

CONTACT:  Renata Luczak of COMEDY CENTRAL, +1-212-767-8661,
renata.luczak@comedycentral.com

Web Site:  http://www.comedycentral.com/

International Paper Launches 'Printer's Playbook(TM)' Video Series

Available on Facebook(TM), Twitter(TM) and YouTube(TM)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 12 -- International Paper today launched Printer's Playbook(TM) at PrintersPlaybook.com and on various social media platforms. Printer's Playbook(TM) is a series that features videos and content geared toward educating commercial printers, designers, paper merchants and other key stakeholders on a wide array of printing topics. The series will provide expert solutions and advice pertaining to common issues that printers and others in the industry encounter.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO )

The videos and educational information will be easily accessible at PrintersPlaybook.com and on Facebook.com (Printer's Playbook), Twitter.com (PPlaybook) and through a YouTube Channel (PrintersPlaybook). The videos will feature tips and advice from industry expert and retired International Paper Graphic Arts & Printing Scientist Jim Kohler. Kohler is currently an adjunct professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the School of Printing Management & Sciences.

"The topics for Printer's Playbook(TM) were determined after extensive interviews with several commercial printers," said Teri Shanahan, IP's vice president, Commercial Printing. "We are very pleased to offer the playbook series and feel the videos will help printers, designers and many others in the industry to enhance their business efficiency and effectiveness."

Approximately 60-70 percent of all pre-press files have issues that can cause press delays. The first episode in the series, titled 'Creative to Pre-press,' covers 10 short tips that will help designers efficiently send files to commercial printers with speed and success. These tips are compatible with Apple's Macintosh and other personal computers.

The series is part of International Paper's efforts to be a valued business partner that provides important tools to support the Commercial Printing industry. For more information on this series and other topics, go to International Paper's PrintersPlaybook.com.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers, industrial and consumer packaging and distribution. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs about 56,000 people in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2009 net sales were more than $23 billion. For more information about International Paper, its products and stewardship efforts, visit internationalpaper.com.

Printer's Playbook is a trademark of International Paper Company.

Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc., Twitter is a trademark of Twitter, Inc., YouTube is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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Source: International Paper
   

CONTACT:  Media, Patty Neuhoff, +1-901-419-4052, or Rick Ouellette,
+1-901-419-4274, both of International Paper

Web Site:  http://www.internationalpaper.com/

SRI International and V.C.O.R.E. Partner to Provide Security Solutions to First Responder Organizations

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 12 -- SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development institute, is partnering with V.C.O.R.E. (Virtual Command Operations & Response Environments) Solutions to offer security technology solutions that will allow first responder organizations to communicate more effectively during emergency situations.

SRI's Direct Technology group develops, manufactures, and distributes products pertaining to mesh surveillance and situational awareness systems, such as Aware(TM) Mobile Networks. SRI's Aware system is a mobile solution for situational awareness over a secure, independent network that leverages customers' existing communications infrastructure to maximize public safety, security, and command and control resources. Aware is an instant, portable, wireless network that allows organizations such as public safety agencies or school campuses to improve response time and enhance security needs during emergency situations.

"SRI and V.C.O.R.E. will work together to provide technologies that can help first responder organizations advance their security needs," said Paul Callahan, business development manager at SRI International. "We will combine our expertise to provide solutions that meet current requirements in the public safety and security industries."

V.C.O.R.E. Solutions provides fourDscape®, a real-world solution for homeland security, emergency preparedness, and rapid response environments. fourDscape® offers an interoperable virtual four-dimensional visualization platform. This platform helps to manage day to day and/or mission critical assets for authorities responsible for securing and protecting infrastructure, borders, ports, transportation hubs, etc. In addition, it enables incident commanders, police and fire personnel, and first responders, as well as security personnel and property management with vastly expanded awareness of developing situations in wide open border terrain, dense urban areas, or inside critical infrastructures. fourDscape® interactively visualizes massive amounts of available intelligence, surveillance and infrastructure data into a single four-dimensional Common Operating Environment to achieve mission-critical automated situational awareness.

"It is important to make sure that the people on the front line responsible for protecting and securing us have accurate, timely, usable information," said Scott Meyers, Chief Operating Officer at V.C.O.R.E. Solutions. "The partnership between V.C.O.R.E. and SRI creates a powerful team that can deliver complete interoperable solutions to optimize and speed effective decisions."

For more information about SRI and Aware Mobile Networks, visit http://www.direct.sri.com

  For more information about V.C.O.R.E., visit http://www.fourdscape.com

  About SRI International

Silicon Valley-based SRI International is one of the world's leading independent research and technology development organizations. SRI, which was founded by Stanford University as Stanford Research Institute in 1946 and became independent in 1970, has been meeting the strategic needs of clients and partners for more than 60 years. Perhaps best known for its invention of the computer mouse and interactive computing, SRI has also been responsible for major advances in networking and communications, robotics, drug discovery and development, advanced materials, atmospheric research, education research, economic development, national security, and more. The nonprofit institute performs sponsored research and development for government agencies, businesses, and foundations. SRI also licenses its technologies, forms strategic alliances, and creates spin-off companies. In 2009, SRI's consolidated revenues, including its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, Sarnoff Corporation, were approximately $470 million.

About V.C.O.R.E. Solutions

V.C.O.R.E. Solutions LLC, a Joint Venture between Balfour Technologies LLC and Power Management Concepts LLC two Long Island-based technology leaders, was formed to provide real world solutions for homeland security, emergency preparedness, and rapid response environments. Balfour Technologies is the developer of fourDscape®, a patented four-dimensional browser and has been awarded numerous contracts from The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) directorate. Power Management Concepts M.C. Access(TM) technology provides high reliability and resiliency in mission critical environments. Both companies reside at the new Morrelly Homeland Security Center in Bethpage Long Island.

Source: SRI International
   

CONTACT:  Lindsay Sheppard, +1-650-859-2491, lindsay.sheppard@sri.com, or
Ellie Javadi, +1-650-859-4874, Ellie.javadi@sri.com, both of SRI
International

Web Site:  http://www.sri.com/
http://www.fourdscape.com/

Tyco Electronics' New PolyZen Device Addresses USB Suspend Mode Power-Consumption Requirements

Integrated Device Helps Provide Overvoltage, Overcurrent and ESD Protection on USB Controllers and USB-Compliant Devices

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 12 -- Tyco Electronics today introduced the PolyZen(TM) ZEN059V130A24LS device. The integrated device helps provide complete circuit protection for electronics with USB ports and meets Suspend Mode power-consumption requirements for USB 3.0.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090915/LA76126LOGO)

A major advantage of the USB 3.0 specification is the increased operating current it allows devices to consume (900mA vs 500mA in USB 2.0).  As more and more mobile devices adopt the USB port as the primary charging interface, the need for higher charging current has increased, and shorter charge time has become an important consideration.  Mobile devices are not always charging when connected to the USB port; in fact, they may spend the majority of time in the Standby or Suspend Mode.  A device's Suspend Mode power-consumption characteristic can be a major circuit protection design issue.  A USB device designed to support Suspend Mode operation is limited to 2.5mA average current draw.  Any circuit protection solution, CMOS or other, must operate within this boundary.

PolyZen devices are polymer-enhanced Zener diodes that help provide coordinated protection against damage caused by overvoltage, overcurrent and ESD transients in a single package. The new PolyZen ZEN059V130A24LS device combines high power-absorption capabilities with low Vz (Zener voltage) and low power-consumption. Due to the device's polymer thermal-protection architecture, it is able to absorb high-energy pulses and effectively block overvoltage and reverse bias sources that could ultimately damage a stand-alone Zener diode.  With a Vz below 6 volts, it helps protect sensitive downstream electronics, and its low 5V power consumption meets USB 3.0 Suspend Mode requirements.

For USB 3.0 devices, the PolyZen device can be placed on the USB input port, the Powered-B plug, and/or, where applicable, any supplementary power port.The PolyZen device offers designers the simplicity of a high-power clamping diode while obviating the need for significant heat sinking. Its embedded "time delayed" overvoltage lockout and overcurrent switching help protect against the use of improper power supplies, reverse bias sources and negative voltages as well as damage caused by overcurrent conditions, ESD transients, inductive spikes and other overvoltage events. It can also help manufacturers reduce warranty costs and improve the reliability of portable electronics such as:

  --  Mobile Phones and Handhelds
  --  Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs
  --  MP3 and CD Players
  --  DVD and Blu-Ray Disc Players
  --  Digital Still Cameras and Video Camcorders
  --  USB 3.0 Hubs and Adapter Cards
  --  Printers and Scanners
  --  Solid-State Devices (SSDs)
  --  External Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Mass Storage Devices
  --  Laptop and Desktop PCs

"The PolyZen ZEN059V130A24LS device helps reduce design cost with single component placement," said Kedar Bhatawadekar, Technical Marketing and Product Application Engineer. "Its low power-consumption specifically meets the USB 3.0 leakage current during Suspend Mode requirements, and its small form factor accommodates the continuing miniaturization demands of the electronics industry."

For further information or technical assistance, call (800) 227-7040, or visit http://www.circuitprotection.com.

  Price:                $0.66 each; minimum quantity of 3,000
  Availability:         All devices are available now.
  Delivery:             10 weeks ARO

  ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2009 sales of US$10.3 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/

PolyZen, TE (logo) and Tyco Electronics are trademarks of the Tyco Electronics group of companies and its licensors.

  Contacts: Product Communications:         Media Communications:
            -----------------------         ---------------------
            Curtis Wong                     Adrian Mikolajczak
            Global Product Manager          New Platform Marketing
            curtis.wong@tycoelectronics.comadrianm@tycoelectronics.com
            (650) 361-2485                  (650) 361-5114

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Source: Tyco Electronics
   

CONTACT:  Product Communications, Curtis Wong, Global Product Manager of
Tyco Electronics, +1-650-361-2485, curtis.wong@tycoelectronics.com; or Media
Communications, Adrian Mikolajczak of New Platform Marketing, +1-650-361-5114,
adrianm@tycoelectronics.com, for Tyco Electronics

Web Site:  http://www.circuitprotection.com/
http://www.tycoelectronics.com/

LongTail Video Releases the JW Player for HTML5

The World's Most Popular Open Source Video Player Now Plays Video on the iPad and iPhone

NEW YORK, May 12 -- LongTail Video (http://www.longtailvideo.com), the leading provider of affordable, self-serve online video solutions for web publishers, today announced the beta release of the JW Player for HTML5.  With this release, the millions of web sites that currently use the JW Player will be able to play video to all devices including the iPhone and the iPad.

"HTML5 video is quickly emerging as a competing standard to Flash for video playback, particularly on mobile and tablet devices," said Dave Otten, co-founder and CEO of LongTail Video, "We think it is very important to extend the JW Player so that our million-plus customers can deliver video across all platforms.  The HTML5 video player now joins our popular Flash and Silverlight offerings within the JW Player product family."

Built using the jQuery framework, the JW Player for HTML5 includes the following features:

  --  Seamless fallback to the JW Player for Flash.  Reverts back to the
      Flash version of the JW Player in cases where an end-user is watching
      a video from a non-HTML5 compliant browser, such as IE 6, 7 or 8.

  --  Full PNG skinning support.  Enables users to easily customize the look
      of their player by adding any of the player skins currently available
      for download from LongTail's AddOns library.

  --  Robust JavaScript API, fully compatible with JW Player for Flash.
      Makes the JW Player for HTML5 plugin extensible, allowing developers
      to create plugins on top of the player to enhance its core
      functionality.

"By including player fallback functionality and PNG skinning support, the JW Player for HTML5 is a big improvement over other offerings in the market" said Jeroen Wijering, the creator of the JW Player.  "We are very excited about this release and look forward to working with our developer community to build out new features, including playlist support, ad integration and analytics."

Today's release of JW Player for HTML5 follows LongTail Video's recent announcement that it had acquired Bits on the Run, a leading self-serve online video platform. Bits on the Run will be integrated with LongTail's existing products, which include the JW Player, AddOns, a library of plugins and skins to customize the JW Player and the AdSolution, a self-serve video ad serving system.

LongTail Video is headquartered in New York City with an office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. For more information, see http://www.longtailvideo.com.

Source: LongTail Video
   

CONTACT:  Sylvia Paull, whoisylvia@aol.com, +1-510-388-8932

Web Site:  http://www.longtailvideo.com/

EMC Extends Information Governance to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

New EMC SourceOne for Microsoft SharePoint Provides Control, Reduces Costs and Ensures Compliance

BOSTON, May 12 -- EMC World -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced the new EMC® SourceOne(TM) for Microsoft SharePoint which enables organizations to adopt a proactive information governance strategy for content spread across multiple SharePoint sites and farms.  SourceOne for SharePoint delivers operational control, compliance and e-discovery capabilities without impacting SharePoint end-users.  As a result, IT departments can reduce costs, improve system scalability and performance and ensure compliance.

  For the multimedia version of this press release, please go to:
  http://emc.com/about/news/press/2010/20100512-01.htm

SourceOne for SharePoint is the newest addition to EMC SourceOne, a family of modular, integrated products for archiving, compliance and e-discovery that makes information governance actionable.  Support for SharePoint 2010 in addition to earlier versions will be immediately available when SourceOne for SharePoint is released at the end of June 2010.

With SourceOne for SharePoint, EMC is delivering a building block approach to help customers address their operational challenges.  This includes reducing the costs of managing content in both active and inactive SharePoint sites.  As their needs mature, customers can be confident that the right content is managed, retained and disposed off according to internal policies and external regulations.

The EMC SourceOne portfolio of information governance solutions also helps customers simplify e-discovery across multiple content types including those contained in SharePoint.  EMC SourceOne eDiscovery - Kazeon allows early case assessment and automates the identification, collection, preservation, processing, analysis and review of content located in a variety of managed and unmanaged sites including SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino, desktops, laptops, common Internet file systems (CIFS) and network file systems (NFS), networked attached storage and other content management repositories.

  Key Benefits of SourceOne for SharePoint

  --  Enhanced SharePoint performance and scalability and reduced costs.
      Customers can automate the removal of SharePoint content from
      Microsoft SQL Server and archive it to EMC SourceOne.  This allows IT
      to proactively manage the proliferation of inactive SharePoint sites
      and all the content kept within them while reducing the impact of
      exponential growth of SharePoint content in the production
      environment.  IT also benefits from cost savings associated with
      tiered storage management and reduced SQL Server backup windows and
      restore times.
  --  Improved compliance.  SharePoint content that is stored in the EMC
      SourceOne archive can be managed for long-term retention and
      disposition to comply with internal policies and external regulations.
  --  Complete end-user transparency.  Users can continue working within the
      SharePoint environment and maintain complete content accessibility.
      SourceOne for SharePoint Server leverages Microsoft's external binary
      large object (BLOB) storage application programming interface to
      preserve native Microsoft Office integrations, existing workflows and
      explicit document links.

  Facts on Adoption and Use of SharePoint

According to an InfoTrends report, "Gathering MOSS? Revealing SharePoint Opportunities and Costs," August 2009:

  --  The U.S. SharePoint market is expected to grow to $5.05 billion by
      2012.
  --  Almost half of medium, large and very large companies reported that
      they have SharePoint 2007.  One-third of organizations with SharePoint
      provide access to over 90 percent of their employees.
      --  Very large companies create 109 SharePoint sites each month.
          Total survey participants reported having an average of 213
          SharePoint sites currently in existence.
      --  24.7 percent of SharePoint sites were currently inactive or not in
          regular use.
      --  When asked if SharePoint was capable of addressing their company's
          compliance, privacy and security needs, only 28 percent of total
          respondents answered affirmatively, and another 31 percent stated
          that these needs could be met with certain add-ons.
      --  As a percentage of total costs, survey IT participants reported
          that SharePoint server software and user licenses (32 percent) as
          well as servers and storage (25 percent) accounted for the
          greatest proportion of their SharePoint expenses.

Comprehensive EMC Solutions to Further Extend Information Governance to SharePoint

Only EMC provides the breadth of solutions--from hardware to software and services--to help customers address their information governance challenges related to SharePoint.  These solutions include:

  --  EMC Centera® content addressable storage, a purpose-built archiving
      storage platform designed to guarantee authenticity and support
      customer environments that require compliance with strict regulatory
      mandates.

  --  EMC Celerra® unified storage provides a platform approach that
      combines primary storage with archive capabilities and file level
      deduplication and compression.

  --  Next-generation backup and recovery solutions, such as EMC Avamar®,
      EMC Data Domain® and EMC NetWorker®, leverage data deduplication and
      disk-based backup technologies to help ensure rapid and reliable
      access to SharePoint content.

  --  The RSA® Solution for SharePoint addresses the security, deployment
      and optimizing requirements that arise with a large, distributed
      SharePoint environment.  The RSA Secure View tool for SharePoint
      provides customers with a hierarchical view of the SharePoint
      environment from servers to files within SharePoint sites.  The RSA
      DLP RiskAdvisor for SharePoint leverages RSA Data Loss Prevention
      Datacenter for automated discovery of sensitive information and
      provides a snapshot of potential exposure within the SharePoint
      environment.  RSA DLP Datacenter was further validated through the EMC
      Proven methodology and demonstrated to scale in a 1 terabyte live
      SharePoint environment.

  --  EMC Global Services: As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, EMC offers
      customers innovative information infrastructure, solutions and
      services optimized for their Microsoft environments.  EMC Consulting,
      a unit within EMC Global Services, works with Microsoft Corp. to
      develop and deliver services that help customers streamline
      deployment, migration and management of all of their Microsoft
      technology platforms.  As a participant in the Microsoft SharePoint
      Server Technology Adoption Program (TAP), EMC is providing services
      for assessment, planning, and development that help customers readily
      adopt and migrate to SharePoint Server 2010, create social media
      platforms, portals and e-commerce systems and integrate with EMC
      SourceOne.

  EMC Executive Quote

"EMC is committed to enabling our customers to execute on their information governance strategies.  With the new SourceOne for SharePoint, we are providing them with a building block approach to address operational and compliance challenges related to SharePoint content without any impact to the end-user experience and value they already enjoy."

- Jeff Bettencourt, Vice President and General Manager of Information Governance, Information Intelligence Group,* a division of EMC

Supporting Quotes

"The incredibly viral nature of SharePoint has brought increased productivity and collaboration to everyone in an organization.  But because it is administered by the end-user, IT tends to lose control creating an information governance risk.  The EMC SourceOne for SharePoint puts the control back to IT by allowing them to set up policies for retention and disposition thereby freeing up needed storage space and system capacity."

- Laura Dubois, Program Director at IDC

"We have many clients who have adopted and deployed SharePoint.  Most of them are experiencing rapid growth in content and are struggling to maintain required performance levels in their SharePoint sites.  The value that EMC SourceOne for SharePoint brings is in helping our customers drive down their storage costs while enhancing the performance of SharePoint by off-loading inactive content from the SQL Servers that support it.  In addition, our customers can ensure that any content that gets moved out of SharePoint and into a long term archive is being managed according to specific retention policies."

- Mike Alsup, Senior Vice President, Gimmal Group

"For the past year, ICI has had tremendous success, through their information governance assessments, in driving EMC SourceOne deals to help our customers implement the foundation of a sound IT governance strategy within their enterprise.  The majority of our customers are either using SharePoint or are beginning to implement it.  With the new EMC SourceOne for SharePoint, we are able to continue our IT governance strategy by introducing information governance for SharePoint in our customer conversations. We're extremely excited about this because it opens up additional opportunities for us to increase our business and to help guide our customers' strategy for IT governance."

- Jamie Shepard, Executive Vice President of Technology Solutions, International Computerware Inc., an EMC Velocity partner

Availability and Support

SourceOne for SharePoint will be generally available by the end of June 2010.  It will support SharePoint 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.  EMC SourceOne eDiscovery - Kazeon is generally available today.

About EMC

EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC, EMC Centera, EMC Celerra, Avamar, Data Domain, Networker and RSA are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation and its subsidiaries.  EMC SourceOne is a trademark of EMC Corporation.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

* Formerly Content Management and Archiving Division

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xiv) litigation that we may be involved in; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

Source: EMC Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Liza S. Goldberg of EMC Corporation, +1-925-600-5991,
goldberg_liza@emc.com

Web Site:  http://www.emc.com/

Kick Off Summer by Saving Up to 30% Off With Hotels.com's Memorial Day Sale

Over 750 Hotel Deals Across the U.S., Latin America, Caribbean, and Canada

DALLAS, May 12 -- The official start of summer is less than three weeks away and Hotels.com®'s Memorial Day sale is offering up to 30% savings on over 750 hotels across the U.S., Latin America, Caribbean, and Canada for the holiday weekend. Rooms must be booked online or through Hotels.com 24/7 call center by May 31, 2010 for travel between May 26 and June 2, 2010.

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"We're seeing incredible deals for one of the most popular travel holidays," says Taylor L. Cole, APR, director of public relations for Hotels.com.  "Travelers can stretch their dollars and take advantage of holiday savings by upgrading to a hotel with a higher star rating. Plus, if they sign up for the Hotels.com loyalty program welcomerewards(TM) when they book their Memorial Day vacation, they'll be one step closer to a free room night."

Memorial Day deals for your long holiday weekend are available at waterfront hot spots like in San Diego and entertainment areas such as Anaheim. Recommended by 88% of Hotels.com users, The Dana on Mission Bay by SeaWorld is offering a savings of up to 30% off with rates starting at $99. The resort hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to SeaWorld, infinity pools with views of a private marina, and views of the bay and marina from the guestrooms. In case you, or your children, have a change of heart and decide to head to Disneyland instead, the Anaheim Park Hotel's guest rooms starts at $59 a night, a savings of 30% off.  Your family can lounge outside by the heated pool, grab a drink by the poolside bar, or take the complimentary shuttle to Disneyland without worrying about any change or cancellation fees.

For those who want a true beach escape, The Inn at Key West overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.  Guests will save 20% at this three and a half star boutique inn with rooms starting at $149. If a holiday weekend isn't enough time to relax, extend your stay by using your one free night that is awarded after accumulating 10 night stays at any Hotels.com partner property as a welcomerewards member.

Metropolitan cities such as Chicago and New York are also offering great deals during the holiday weekend. Recommended by 91% of Hotels.com users, The New Yorker Hotel in New York City will save guests 25% off for a four night stay with rooms starting at $229 per room, per night. If a little pampering is what you need for the holiday, seek out the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago for your Memorial Day getaway. Pamper yourself and save 30% on a three night stay for $295 a night when staying at this five star property that boasts an onsite spa that offers massage and treatment rooms and beauty services, steam room, health club, an indoor pool, and more.

Travelers who can't decide where to go for this Memorial Day weekend can virtually travel to 10 different cities in the United States with VirtualVacation(TM) from Hotels.com and discover local events, get real time weather, and find special deals in each city before booking. An augmented reality travel experience, VirtualVacation users can research, plan, and book a vacation on the site while interacting via webcam motion and microphone interactivity. Travelers can hold each city in the palm of their hand and customize street signs, modify local landmarks, land a plane at the airport, and more.

Hotels.com offers more than just great hotel savings. It is an industry authority that puts customers first by offering their Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. Travelers now have the chance to book great deals at top properties due to the narrowing price gap between 3, 4, and 5 star hotels in the Hotels.com 2009 Hotel Price Index(TM) (HPI®), an annual study on actual prices paid for hotel rooms. In addition, all bookings are eligible for Hotels.com welcomerewards credits. welcomerewards, the loyalty program from Hotels.com, rewards guests with one free night whenever they accumulate 10 nights on Hotels.com.

For additional information on the Memorial Day Sale from Hotels.com, please click here

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  For further information, please contact:
  Jo C Tu -- Ruder Finn for Hotels.com
  Phone: (212) 593-6310
  Email: tuj@ruderfinn.com

  About Hotels.com

Hotels.com® is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering more than 85,000 properties in over 60 countries from national chain hotels and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. With services such as welcomerewards(TM), an industry leading loyalty rewards program; the real opinions of other travelers captured in over 1.5 million Guest Reviews and; a Price Match Guarantee, so that those booking with Hotels.com can be assured they are getting the best deal, either online or by speaking directly to a travel expert at 1-800-2-HOTELS 24 hours a day. Hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM). For more information, please visit hotels.com. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE). Please visit the Hotels.com Travel Smart Blog for consumer and business travel information. Follow us on Twitter via @hotels_com_us and take a VirtualVacation at http://www.virtualvacay.com. Hotels.com, A Smarter Way to Book(TM).

Hotels.com, welcomerewards, VirtualVacation, Hotel Price Index, HPI, Smart, So Smart, and the Hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hotels.com, LP. Other logos or products and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners © 2010 Hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST # 2083949-50

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CONTACT:  Jo C Tu of Ruder Finn for Hotels.com, +1-212-593-6310,
tuj@ruderfinn.com

Web Site:  http://www.hotels.com/

MotionTouch Launches Mi-Stylus - Total Touch Screen Precision for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch

LONDON, May 12, 2010--

    - With Photo

    MotionTouch, the innovative product design and manufacturing
business, has launched Mi-Stylus - a sleek, lightweight stylus that perfectly
replicates a finger tip, for total touch screen accuracy for the iPhone, iPad
and iPod Touch.

    Made of a special composite rubber, the Mi-Stylus slanted nib
imitates the electrical characteristics of the human finger, giving you a
level of touch screen response you cannot find in a rigid-tipped stylus.
Furthermore, the edge of the nib can be used for selecting smaller on-screen
items, which sometimes a finger cannot accurately do.

    Using Mi-Stylus keeps your phone display clean and
smudge-free, whilst the sleek, chromed metal barrel design is in keeping with
the stylish, minimalist iPhone look. With its integral clip, the stylus stays
handy and ready for use.

    MotionTouch has launched Mi-Stylus in response to the
increasing worldwide popularity of the iPhone, and the demand for a stylus
for use with its capacitive touch screen. The stylus makes a decisive press
on the screen for option buttons, and also provides the correct sensation for
the iPhone to recognize the slide motion used for page changes. MotionTouch
believe Mi-Stylus responds to the increase in iPhone application use and
provides the total on-screen accuracy that these apps demand.

    Mi-Stylus is available from Milano for GBP4.99 (rrp) -
http://www.milanoandyou.com

    Henry Powell, Client Director at MotionTouch commented, "We
jumped at the opportunity to bring this simple yet effective product to
market. Mi-Stylus provides on-screen precision and accuracy for the iPhone
and iPod Touch and we expect demand to increase with the launch of the iPad."

    iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

    About MotionTouch

    MotionTouch partners its clients to realise the potential of
great ideas and innovative thinking. Offering a complete range of design and
manufacturing services across the product development cycle - from initial
concept, to prototype and production - MotionTouch tailors its services to
support clients' specific needs. For more information visit
http://www.motiontouch.com

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    Contact:
    Zoe Powell
    Media & Communications
    Phone: +44(0)7866-639014
    Email: zoep@motiontouch.com

Source: MotionTouch

Contact: Zoe Powell, Media & Communications, Phone: +44(0)7866-639014, Email: zoep@motiontouch.com

OSRAM SYLVANIA and ARTISON Launch MusicLites

Cutting Edge Retrofit Technology Combines LED Light with High Fidelity Audio

DANVERS, Mass., May 12 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA, North America's number one lighting company, and ARTISON, a leading innovator of high end audio technology, have partnered to bring to market MusicLites®, a first of its kind wireless light speaker combination.  This ground-breaking new product fits existing lighting fixtures and provides the most cutting edge lighting and high fidelity audio available today.

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The unique concept of a speaker and light combination was invented and patented in 1999 by Cary Christie, president and CEO of ARTISON.  Today's product is the collective result of OSRAM SYLVANIA's expertise in LED solutions and ARTISON's creative dedication to state-of-the-art audio. MusicLites fits multiple applications in the commercial or consumer marketplace.  The MusicLites' design combines an efficient 10-watt LED light, a 70-millimeter full range high fidelity loudspeaker and a wireless audio receiver in a module that is compatible with many audio sources. MusicLites fits into four-, five- or six-inch recessed cans, providing light output equivalent to a 65-watt reflector bulb. The audio signal is transmitted via a proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless transceiver and works with various audio sources, such as USB, smartphone, and portable audio devices, providing limitless light and audio distribution throughout any environment. Each MusicLites kit contains two 3.8-inch x 5.3-inch modules, including a remote that controls light, including dimmers, and audio settings.

"We are excited to provide users with the ultimate experience in lighting and sound, made possible through our partnership with ARTISON," said Rick Leaman, president and CEO of OSRAM SYLVANIA. "With the ease of screwing in a light bulb, consumers and businesses can experience a quality, custom sound system and the most energy-efficient lighting technology."

"MusicLites is the most revolutionary product that I have developed in my 40 years in the consumer electronics industry. With our combination of light and sound, anyone can now enjoy functionality and luxury in one package," commented Christie. "I am enthusiastic about the synergy of our companies working together and I am happy to see MusicLites become a reality."

Featuring LED technology, MusicLites is the first of many products planned for the future of light and sound.  Working together across industries, OSRAM SYLVANIA's commitment to energy-saving technologies and ARTISON's mission to develop technological innovations in audio is an unbeatable combination.

  MusicLites will be commercially available in the fall 2010.

  About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit http://www.sylvania.com or follow SYLVANIA on Facebook   and Twitter.

About ARTISON

ARTISON is dedicated to the development of new audio applications designed to meet the technology needs of the 21st century. Led by renowned speaker designer, Cary Christie, ARTISON demonstrates its expertise by developing technological innovations that enhance consumers' home audio and video enjoyment. The company is headquartered at 774 Mays Boulevard, Suite 10-183, Incline Village, NV 89451, phone 775-833-4344, or visit the ARTISON Web site at http://www.artisonusa.com.

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CONTACT:  Stephanie J. Anderson, +1-978-239-3121,
stephanie.anderson@sylvania.com, or Bambi Christie, +1-775-833-4344 x 101,
bambi@artisonusa.com

Web Site:  http://www.sylvania.com/

Reader's Digest Launches Online, PC and iPhone Games

Based on Famous Word Power(TM) Editorial Franchise Now available at ReadersDigest.com, Fitbrains.com and leading portals

NEW YORK, May 12 -- Reader's Digest, the world's largest global editorial brand, in partnership with Fit Brains, the leader in brain fitness, brings its popular Word Power(TM) to mobile devices and PCs with the launch of a suite of digital games focused on promoting healthy brain activity. The Word Power launch is a connected experience of digital games including Word Power: Brain Spark, the iPhone word scramble game; Word Power: Recharged, the free online edition for PCs featuring a variety of word and vocabulary challenges; and Word Power: The Green Revolution, a paid downloadable game that challenges players to solve word scrambles and vocabulary questions.

Peggy Northrop, VP, global editor-in-chief, Reader's Digest, says, "The Word Power Network is an exciting way for Reader's Digest to bring this classic editorial column to life by creating a digital, interactive experience. The Word Power(TM) column has been an overwhelming favorite of readers worldwide for decades and has seamlessly transformed to an application for mobile media and for players accessing the network from their home computers."

Jonathan Hills, general manager, ReadersDigest.com, adds, "The Word Power(TM) franchise comes on the heels of Reader's Digest's first iPhone application, LIFE IQ, which reinforces the brand's ongoing strategy to reach new customers on multiple platforms. The Word Power: Brain Spark app and the online version are the perfect next step to bringing time-honored Reader's Digest material to our readers in a fun and engaging new way."

Michael Cole, CEO of Fit Brains, adds, "The Word Power(TM) franchise is well known across the globe and we are excited to bring it to market with Reader's Digest in digital format. For us, Word Power taps into one of the key areas of brain fitness, which is important for a healthy lifestyle. Our goal was to take the successful essence of word power and layer in positive game themes such as green energy to make it a more engaging experience."

The Word Power: Brain Spark app is user friendly and features bright, colorful graphics with thousands of word puzzles to solve. If you're stumped on a word, you can use the shake-to-shuffle feature to keep you in the game. The Word Power: Brain Spark app, which is available for $2.99 via Apple's iTunes store, features three diverse game modes offering players hours of word-solving fun:

  --  Quick Word - Unscramble five- to seven-letter words, spelling
      additional substitute words for extra points.
  --  Full Game - Unscramble full sentences and solve a variety of
      vocabulary challenges.
  --  Classic - Solve as many classic vocabulary challenges as you can in 60
      seconds.

Word Power: Recharged is a free online game, available on ReadersDigest.com and Fitbrains.com and other leading portals, which includes the Full Game and Classic game modes, in addition to an expanded Classic section with a variety of vocabulary challenges.

Word Power: The Green Revolution ($19.99) is a paid downloadable puzzle-solving brain game available for purchase at ReadersDigest.com, Fitbrains.com and other leading portals.  The game combines the best of popular word games with a progressive, Green Energy tycoon meta game. Start your very own Green Energy business and create a fleet of cutting edge energy generators to power local cities and help them clean up their act. Overthrow greedy competitors, and help start a Green Revolution!

  --  Plan a variety of challenging word mini-games that deliver endless
      hours of word-solving fun.
  --  Meet over a dozen unique characters, and provide power to a variety of
      cities across 16 different maps.
  --  Earn money and build up to 18 different energy generators to become a
      successful Green Energy Tycoon.

Within all three versions of the game, after each round is completed, players earn their "Brain Electricity Ranking," based on how quickly they correctly questions in that round. Depending on how well you play, you generate brain activity, which will power up objects ranging from an LED flashlight to a sports arena to a massive space station. Players are rewarded for exceptional performances by unlocking special Word Power Awards, which commend a game well played.  When connected to the Word Power Network, players are able to share their Word Power Awards with those playing online or from the PC version of the game. Players can also track their high score and monitor their progress from the network's leaderboard.

To purchase the Reader's Digest  Word Power: Brain Spark iPhone app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-power-brain-spark/id362977722?mt=8

  To purchase the Reader's Digest Word Power: Green Revolution:
  http://www.rd.com/free-online-games-sweepstakes-and-contests

Reader's Digest reaches nearly 40 million readers each month in the United States and twice as many worldwide. Its U.S. website is http://www.readersdigest.com. The magazine is published in 50 editions and 21 languages and reaches readers in more than 60 countries. It is the flagship of the Reader's Digest Association, Inc., a global publisher and direct marketer of products that inform, entertain, and inspire people of all ages. Global headquarters are in Pleasantville, NY.

Fit Brains (http://www.fitbrains.com), is an online brain fitness platform that combines a large portfolio of casual brain games, personalized tracking & recommendations, a motivational rewards system, and a variety of social features. At Fit Brains, there's something fun for anyone looking to keep their brain sharp!

Source: Reader's Digest
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Dickens, +1-212-850-7154, lisa_dickens@readersdigest.com

Web Site:  http://www.readersdigest.com/

Kansys Announces the Event Visibility Platform for the Communications Industry

OLATHE, Kan., May 12 -- Kansys announced today a unique, integrated event management platform providing carriers the ability to mine, associate and leverage event data. Event Visibility Platform (EVP) is provided on a customized, software as a service framework for content, voice and data events.

"EVP is not just a pure business intelligence offering. Our industry platform is integrated with modules that help a carrier make better decisions, but also increase revenue and decrease functional support costs," said Dan Forster, President of Kansys.

The platform is comprised of event centric modules, designed and configured by our professional services, executed using state of the art infrastructure and viewed with reporting tools that support all levels of users. The EVP modules are designed from a content, voice and data perspective while event and revenue assurance are consistent across each domain. Carriers can also utilize other modules such as subscriber behavior, audience measurement, carrier access billing and bandwidth consumption.

"Carriers need more than just event measurement. They are looking for consolidated functionality, process optimization and predictive analytics about their customers and the events they create. They need these abilities without being captive to high capital expenditures and labor intensive data preparation processes," said Brian Preston, VP of Account Services at Kansys.

"Event visibility and assurance requires a rock solid event process foundation layer," added Preston. "Audit and validation functionality is only attainable with managed file and event stream processing."

Visibility into costs, revenues and customer relationships requires the correlation of event data with other systems such as accounting, engineering, billing, marketing, finance, sales, customer service, etc.  This requires both the right data staging and an infrastructure that can process massive amounts of complex data from multiple sources.

Deployment of the solution is on a phased and pragmatic basis.  As Dan Forster has said throughout the history of Kansys, "If the solutions we provided were easy, we wouldn't be in business."

Established in 1997, Kansys is a consulting, system integration and business process outsourcing company focused on communication service providers. Kansys provides solutions that extend the value of industry applications and has extensive experience in managing large volumes of complicated B/OSS data.

For more information about Kansys, please visit http://www.kansys.com or call 1-800-981-6491.

Kansys, Inc. is exhibiting at The Cable Show, booth 809.

Source: Kansys
   

CONTACT:  Bill Griffin, bgriffin@kansys.com, +1-913-780-5291

Web Site:  http://www.kansys.com/

Microsoft Delivers the Future of Productivity With Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010

New products and cloud services available to businesses today.

NEW YORK, May 12 -- Today, Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010, as well as Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010, for business customers worldwide. More than 90 million businesses can now deploy the 2010 suite of products, and customers can expect to see significant productivity gains and greater return on their software investments.

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"Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 define the future of productivity," said Stephen Elop, president, Microsoft Business Division. "With the 2010 set of products, organizations will save, innovate and grow as their people benefit from working across the PC, phone and browser."

A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, "The Total Economic Impact(TM) of Implementing Microsoft's Integrated Office Productivity Platform," May 2010,(1) evaluated the 2010 releases of Office, SharePoint, Exchange and Office Communications Server 2007 R2. The Forrester TEI model employs four fundamental elements including costs, benefits to the entire organization, flexibility and risk. Based on the customer interviews, Forrester constructed a TEI framework for a composite organization and found the ROI to be 301 percent with a payback period of 7.4 months after deployment. The study also found that the composite organization would see more than $13 million in savings over a three-year period and on average, a savings of more than two work weeks per year.

Microsoft's Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 beta programs were the largest ever, with three times the number of participants compared with the Office 2007 beta program. As a result, 8.6 million people are already using Office 2010 and related products. In addition, more than 1,000 partners are already building solutions for the 2010 set of products.

"We evaluated a number of competitive options in our recent technology assessment, and chose Microsoft Office 2010 as our new desktop productivity standard," said Mark Mastrianni, manager, global technology licensing and acquisition for GE. "This platform will continue to position GE on the leading edge of technology and provide a clear road map that supports our business priorities in the coming years. Office 2010's familiar, easy-to-use interface -- coupled with its new tools that will enable better collaboration and drive improved efficiency and productivity for our employees and customers -- made this selection the right decision for our company."

Productivity Solutions Across the PC, Phone and Browser

With a familiar productivity experience across the PC, phone and browser,(2) Office 2010 and related products deliver new capabilities to help people:

  --  Connect and collaborate with co-authoring in Microsoft Word, Microsoft
      PowerPoint and Microsoft OneNote; advanced e-mail management and
      calendaring capabilities in Microsoft Outlook; and the addition of the
      new Microsoft Outlook Social Connector, which brings communication
      history and social network feeds directly into Outlook.
  --  Work virtually anywhere with Microsoft Office Web Apps, the online
      companions to Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and OneNote. Along
      with easy access to documents from virtually anywhere, Web Apps help
      preserve the look and feel of a document regardless of device, so
      content and format are generally preserved while moving between the
      PC, phone and browser. Effective today, Office Mobile 2010 will be
      available for free via Windows® Phone Marketplace for all Windows
      Mobile 6.5 phones with a previous version of Office Mobile. People
      using Office Mobile 2010 can perform lightweight editing of Office
      documents and take notes on the go. With Office Mobile, people can
      work with Office documents stored on their phone, attached to an
      e-mail, and can browse, edit, and update documents stored on a
      Microsoft SharePoint 2010 site. SharePoint intranet sites and
      communities also help people collaborate, regardless of location.
  --  Help bring ideas to life with video, text and image editing, new
      broadcast capabilities in PowerPoint, auto-previewing in Word, easy
      document preparation through the new Microsoft Office Backstage view,
      and new Sparklines in Excel for precise trend and data visualization.
  --  Quickly access data to make real-time decisions using the business
      intelligence capabilities in familiar Office applications that
      transform everyday work data into valuable information.

  Flexible Cloud Solutions

Microsoft's signature productivity technologies are available in the cloud, (3) offering unprecedented choice and flexibility for IT departments when purchasing and deploying solutions.

Office Web Apps will now be available to all Office volume licensing customers. In addition, customers will be able to purchase a subscription to Office Web Apps as part of Microsoft Online Services, Microsoft's cloud-based applications.

With more than 40 million paying customers on Microsoft Online Services, businesses are embracing Microsoft's vision for the cloud. New customers including Kraft Foods, Novartis International and Codelco, the largest mining company in the world, are choosing Microsoft Online Services for its ability to delight end users while delivering enterprise-grade capabilities, security and flexibility.

"We chose Microsoft Online Services for our collaboration applications in the cloud for our 100,000 employees around the world," said Leon V. Schumacher, Group CIO of Novartis. "It will enable our large research and development population to better collaborate to innovate. We can trust Microsoft to provide the enterprise capabilities our company requires to further improve personal productivity and collaboration among our associates so we can focus on our core mission -- improving the lives of patients worldwide."

Developer and Partner Opportunities

SharePoint 2010 delivers the business collaboration platform for the enterprise and Internet, enabling developers to rapidly respond to business needs with custom applications and solutions.

SharePoint 2010 delivers on the promise of flexible deployment options: Use Sandboxed Solutions to limit code central processing unit time, Microsoft SQL Server execution time, and exception handling. Plus, use these same technologies to deploy custom code to SharePoint Online.

Through design integration with Visual Studio 2010, developers can use familiar application development tools to create, package and debug SharePoint solutions. It also includes rich application programming interfaces and support for Open XML, Microsoft Silverlight, Representational State Transfer (REST) and Language-Integrated Query (LINQ), which help developers build applications quickly. Developers can also build applications that connect to line-of-business data, use custom workflows, and provide business intelligence data and dashboards to an entire organization.

The SharePoint integration services opportunity for Microsoft partners and developers today is $5.6 billion and is expected to grow to $6.7 billion in 2011, according to Microsoft data.

Availability

Available today in 14 languages, over the course of the next few months, Office 2010 and related products will eventually be available in 94 languages.

Microsoft's global launch website http://www.the2010event.com/ for the 2010 suite of products was built on Microsoft SharePoint 2010, reaching more than 60 countries and 26 languages worldwide. The site includes a rich set of content that will help customers choose and benefit from the 2010 products, which are available for business purchase now.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1) "The Total Economic Impact (TM) of Implementing Microsoft's Integrated Productivity Platform" is a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft in May 2010. The study evaluated Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Exchange 2010 and Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Based on interviews with early adopter customers, Forrester constructed a TEI framework for a composite organization and the associated ROI analysis illustrating the financial impact areas.

(2) An appropriate device, Internet connection and supported browser are required. Some mobile functionality requires Office Mobile 2010, which is not included in Office 2010 applications, suites or Web Apps. There are some differences between the features of the Office Web Apps, Office Mobile 2010 and the Office 2010 applications.

(3) Cloud services may have different features than installed software.

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CONTACT:  Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Fleishman-Hillard International Communications Among First to Deploy Social Computing on SharePoint 2010, Thanks to NewsGator

NewsGator Social Sites adds powerful social computing features to SharePoint 2010

DENVER, May 12 -- NewsGator, the company working to make Microsoft SharePoint Server more social, is already helping customers achieve significant business results on Microsoft® SharePoint® Server 2010, officially launched today by Microsoft Corp.

For example, Fleishman-Hillard, a global leader in strategic communications, is already using the NewsGator Social Sites 2010 social computing suite on the SharePoint Server 2010 collaboration platform to create a secure global business social network. It will connect all their employees in 80 offices around the world.

"With the combination of SharePoint Server 2010 and Social Sites 2010, we can more effectively apply the power of social computing to our most important business objective -delivering great results for our clients," said Fleishman-Hillard CIO Jonella Donius. "This technology will make it much easier for our global team to access the very best of our firm's experience and expertise and transform those assets into winning solutions for our clients."

NewsGator Social Sites 2010 offers additional features that complement the social features in SharePoint Server 2010 to offer capabilities like: enterprise microblogging; iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry access to SharePoint Server 2010; and comprehensive streaming of activities within SharePoint.

"Microsoft is excited to work with NewsGator in the delivery of social computing functionality," said Jared Spataro, Director of Product Management for SharePoint at Microsoft. "NewsGator complements the social computing features in SharePoint Server 2010 powering productivity and collaboration across the applications people already know and use."

NewsGator, a partner of Microsoft, worked with its Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Aspect to design and deploy the Fleishman-Hillard social network. "Aspect is leading the market for SharePoint Server 2010 solutions. We have several clients taking advantage of the impressive new set of collaboration and content management capabilities in SharePoint Server 2010," said, Manish Chandak, vice-president of Professional Services, Aspect. "We leverage our ISV partners such as NewsGator to rapidly deploy solutions. NewsGator's capabilities are an ideal choice for organizations looking for a full-fledged social computing experience."

Social Sites 2010 provides enhanced social computing capabilities for SharePoint Server 2010, including microblogging, social profiles, activity streams, social networks, social computing analytics, enhanced RSS, social bookmarking, social search, and more.

"Although SharePoint Server 2010 officially launches today, NewsGator has been working for more than a year to ensure early adopters reap the full benefits of a social SharePoint Server from day one," said NewsGator President & CEO JB Holston. "Social Sites 2010 takes the power of the exploding social networking and microblogging phenomena and puts these tools to work in what amounts to the next operating system for business."

About Aspect

Aspect is a global software and IT services firm specializing in applying Microsoft unified communications and collaboration to help customers achieve optimal results through enhanced business processes across the enterprise and in the contact center. Aspect provides IT consulting, integration services and business applications. For more information, visit http://www.aspect.com.

About NewsGator

NewsGator makes SharePoint social. Our Enterprise 2.0 software suite, Social Sites, boosts any organization's performance with the power of innovation management, collaboration and knowledge-sharing both inside the enterprise and out. Customers achieving results with Social Sites include Accenture, Biogen Idec, CME Federal Credit Union, Deloitte, Fujitsu, Novartis, The United States Air Force and The United States Army. Learn to be social at http://www.newsgator.com.

NewsGator and NewsGator Social Sites are either trademarks or registered trademarks of NewsGator Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Aspect and Aspect Software are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Aspect Software, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries.  The names of all other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: NewsGator
   

CONTACT:  Melissa Risteff, NewsGator, +1-303-552-2035,
mristeff(at)newsgator(dot)com, http://www.newsgator.com; or Ed Marshall, Beaupre,
+1-603-559-5816, emarshall(at)beaupre(dot)com, http://www.beaupre.com

Web Site:  http://www.newsgator.com/

Pacha to Bring Augmented Reality to Ibiza in 2010

LONDON, May 12, 2010--     With Ibiza's opening parties only weeks away, Pacha, the 43-year old
Ibiza club and music brand, is set to launch the coolest guide to Ibiza using
the very latest Augmented Reality in its forthcoming free iPhone app. From
the moment you land to jumping on a plane to head back home, the Pacha VIP
guide app will be sure to be with you all the way.

    Loaded with exclusive content written by true Ibiza veterans, Ibiza
island goers will be able to use the app to find out what is happening in
every club in real time, and then be guided to the next beach party using
Augmented Reality. Literally hundreds of Ibiza's best kept secrets and must
do's are included in the app.

    Built using Yuza Mobiles Skan AR engine and designed by ZIP, Augmented
Reality really comes into play in locations known for secret parties, cool
bars, hidden gems and of course the world's best clubs, this location is of
course Ibiza.

    Danny Whittle - Director, Pacha "We recognise that the future of guides
are on our phone, in our pockets and on demand, so we at Pacha decided to
provide the ultimate travel guide to the users of our iPhone app. There is so
much to do in Ibiza and we don't want anyone to miss out on anything and with
Augmented Reality you won't - from the best beaches to the best restaurants
and the best club nights, we want it all to be enjoyed."

    Richard Skaife - CEO, Yuza Mobile "Pacha are world leaders in what they
do. The coolest clubs, playing the best music for the coolest people, Pacha's
VIP Guide App will help take your next trip to the island to a very different
level. Augmented Reality is the technology of the future and it's great to
see a brand like Pacha fully exploring the future."

    With the Pacha VIP Guide you will not only be able to get the ultimate
guide to Ibiza, but also use Augmented Reality to help you find your way back
to your villa or hotel after a night in the club. This app is about more than
just directions, it's about great content, it's about being able to arrange
passes to the best parties on the island or even book a sun-bed on an ultra
exclusive beach. The Pacha VIP Guide is like your best mate letting you into
a secret world, that only they know about.

    Pacha will also be using image recognition as part of the overall app
experience, by collecting Pacha cherries, app users will be able to unlock
special guest mixes - showing that the app is not only helpful but also very
rewarding.

    The future is here, it is Augmented Reality and Pacha are bringing it
to Ibiza in 2010.

    About Pacha

    Pacha is constantly evolving, in the cutting edge world of nightclubs it
has to. This Summer they have one of the coolest lineups they have ever
presented - The Pacha estate includes over 20 clubs globally, including
destinations such as London, New York, Moscow and of course Ibiza - Pacha's
media business spans magazines, TV and music.

    http://www.pacha.com

    About Yuza Mobile

    Yuza Mobile are at the forefront of cutting edge mobile technology, with
a heavy focus on Augmented Reality and Image Recognition - they deliver
mobile services for some of the world's coolest and most respected brands.

    http://www.yuzamobile.com

    About Zip Design

    Zip is a multidisciplinary design studio with 13 years experience,
working across a wide range of sectors from the music industry to the United
Nations. Providing 360degrees design and marketing solutions across all
media, in both physical and digital environments.

   
    http://www.zipdesign.co.uk

    More info - interview requests - requests for logos and graphics
    Please contact
    Chris Chapman - Commercial Partnerships Manager
    chris.chapman@yuzamobile.com
    +44-844-884-23-43

Source: Yuza Mobile

More info - interview requests - requests for logos and graphics, Please contact: Chris Chapman - Commercial Partnerships Manager, chris.chapman@yuzamobile.com, +44-844-884-23-43

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.0 Released!

THALGAU, Austria, May 12, 2010--     Without the previous "a-squared" in the name: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.0
is here. This anti-virus suite was awarded best antivirus 2009 and uses two
scanners, a behavioral analysis module and a surfing protection module to
protect Windows PCs. The new version is fully x64 compatible, drastically
simplifies the user interface and is now even more suitable for PC beginners
looking for a high quality security solution.

   
    New features:

    - New file guard: This has been written anew from scratch and now also
      offers the optional ability to scan files immediately after
      downloading and when they are copied or moved.

    - Full support for Windows 7: Including new functions specific to
      Windows 7.

    - 100% x64 compatible: Works equally well without limitations on both 32
      and 64 bit systems.

    - Extended behavior analysis: A new addition is recognition of
      manipulation of the system security policies. The false alert filter
      has been further refined and the design of the alert window has been
      optimized.

    - Improved self-protection: The self-protection has been greatly
      optimized. This prevents Malware programs from changing or disabling
      the protection program.

    - Improved cleaning: The cleaning routines in the software have been
      greatly improved.

    - New game mode: Users can now suppress all popups and alarms per mouse
      click if they wish to remain undisturbed during a game or while working
      with any other type of full-screen application.

    - New free mode: After a license or test period has expired, it can still
      be used free of charge without the guard features.

    Runs under Windows XP, Vista and 7. The full version costs US $40 for 1
year - including all signature and software updates. A 30-day test version is
available free of charge.

   
    More information on
    Thomas Gunther
    +49-1-773323408
    http://www.emsisoft.com

Source: Emsi Software GmbH

More information : Thomas Gunther, +49-1-773323408

Dubai Internet City Backs Middle East Digital Marketing Event

DUBAI, May 12, 2010--     There is no doubt that digital marketing has emerged as the new channel
for brands in the Middle East to increase their market share. The industry
received a boost this week with TECOM Investments' Dubai Internet City
confirming official support of Click 4.0 - the Digital Marketing Event for
the Middle East. Part of Dubai Internet City's support includes a subsidized
rate of participation which TECOM Investments' registered companies are
exclusively eligible for.

    With a rich 4-year history of providing digital marketers a platform to
air their concerns and shortfalls as well as potential solutions to taking
the market forward, Click 4.0 will on the 21st of June this year provide a
new level of learning never before seen in similar events.

    "The dynamics of the marketing industry are very different from others,
wherein things change overnight," says Elizabeth Ricciardelli, Director of
Click 4.0. "A simple example is Facebook, which added 100 million users in 9
months. For marketers to adapt their branding plans within such a short
time-frame is now common practice and this is why it is so important to have
the right tools, knowledge and adaptability in your day-to-day marketing
operations. Click 4.0 is bringing together the leaders in their field but
that's only part of the package. We're offering a platform of never-before
seen interactivity. I can't reveal everything here but suffice it to say that
Dubai Internet City's support is evidence of the government's increased
support of key events which influence business positively in the UAE and the
region."

    Among the key issues up for discussion at Click 4.0 will be tracking and
metrics, transparency, case studies by Jumeirah Group and Burger King, SEO
for Sales, the death and re-birth of print media and the new age Muslims
market. It is sponsored by Yahoo!, Ikoo, Nielsen and Mediastow, Click 4.0.

    Contact: Anthony J Permal, +97143642975, Anthony.permal@iqpc.ae

Source: IQPC Middle East

Contact: Anthony J Permal, +97143642975, Anthony.permal@iqpc.ae

Liquid Web Launches World's First Feature Complete Hybrid Cloud

Introducing Storm On Demand Bare Metal Servers! Dedicated Servers with powerful Cloud Computing Features!

LANSING, Mich., May 12 -- Managed web hosting company, Liquid Web, today announced a major new feature for their cloud computing platform Storm On Demand called "Storm Bare Metal".  Storm Bare Metal is a revolutionary server technology that allows users to provision and manage private dedicated servers with powerful Cloud Hosting features. Storm Bare Metal provides all of the Cloud Hosting features that users love about Storm Servers like instant server setup, clone, resize, backups and Cloud Attached Firewalls but on your own private dedicated server wholly allocated to you! Storm Bare Metal gives users complete Hardware Transparency so they may specify the exact processor, memory and hard drive configuration that is right for their project.

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  True Hybrid Hosting with Easy Server Upgrades!

Storm On Demand customers can deploy flexible hybrid hosting configurations that contain a mixture of Storm Cloud Servers and Storm Bare Metal dedicated servers within the same management console.  Storm makes it easy for users to move between Storm Cloud Servers and Storm Bare Metal Dedicated Servers with the click of a button! Storm allows users to easily clone, resize or restore between all sizes of Storm Bare Metal or Storm Cloud Servers. This means that if your Storm Cloud Server is getting overloaded, with a few clicks you can upgrade to a full Storm Bare Metal Dedicated Server without any migration pains.  Or if you need to provision a small development sandbox to test a configuration change, you can clone your Storm Bare Metal Server to a Storm Cloud Server for few hours of testing and only be charged for what you used!

  Storm On Demand Bare Metal Features:
  --  Hybrid configurations:
      --  Manage Storm Cloud Servers and Storm Bare Metal from the same
          management tool.
  --  Dedicated Hardware:
      --  With Storm Bare Metal the server you are paying for is not shared,
          it's wholly and completely yours.
  --  Complete Hardware Transparency
      --  With Storm Bare Metal you can specify the exact CPU, RAM or Hard
          Drive Drive configuration you need
  --  Secure Private Cloud Hosting
      --  Storm Bare Metal customers do not share physical server resources
          with other users. This enables the privacy of a dedicated server
          with the flexibility of cloud hosting.

  All Storm On Demand Servers Include:
  --  Instant Server Setup of Cloud Servers or full Dedicated Bare Metal
      Servers
  --  Easy Horizontal or Vertical Scaling
  --  Utility Style Hourly Billing so you only pay for what you use

  Storm on Demand Features Coming Soon!
  --  Load Balancing
  --  Windows Server Images
  --  Storm On Demand API

  Media (http://www.liquidweb.com/about/media.html)

  About Liquid Web Inc. (http://www.liquidweb.com/about)

Liquid Web Inc. is a privately held managed web hosting company founded in 1997, with three wholly owned data center facilities located in Lansing, Michigan. In 2010 Liquid Web opened a software development office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Liquid Web is a leader in the professional web hosting market with an unwavering dedication to providing the best hosting products available.  Liquid Web has over 20,000 clients served in over 120 countries.  To service our customers we have assembled a world class Heroic Support staff and a proactive Sonar Server Monitoring team, professionally educated and easily accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Liquid Web received the INC.5000 Fastest Growing Companies award in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

About Storm On Demand - Cloud Computing (http://www.stormondemand.com/)

Storm On Demand is a proprietary cloud computing platform and server hosting infrastructure developed by Liquid Web Inc's software development staff. Storm On Demand makes it quick and easy to deploy and manage cloud servers from within a web browser. Storm features include instant server setup, utility style hourly billing, ability to clone server images, easy server scaling and complete backup/restoration capabilities. Storm On Demand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the managed hosting company Liquid Web Incorporated that was founded in 1997. Storm servers are deployed within Liquid Web's 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art Cloud Data Center in the mid- western United States. Storm servers are backed by the engineering and support services of the Liquid Web Heroic Support team which is on site and available 24x7x365.

  Liquid Web Locations

                                                     Liquid Web
  Data Center 1  Data Center 2     Data Center 3     Scottsdale
  4210 S. Creyts  4428 S. Creyts                      7025 N. Scottsdale Rd.
   Rd.            Rd.              2703 Ena Dr.       Suite 230
  Lansing, MI
   48917         Lansing, MI 48917 Lansing, MI 48917 Scottsdale, AZ 85258

                          Liquid Web Social Networks.
            Facebook Page: http://www.new.facebook.com/LiquidWebInc
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            Youtube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LiquidWebInc
             Flickr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/liquidweb/
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                     Twitter: http://twitter.com/LiquidWeb

                        Storm On Demand Social Networks
   Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Storm-On-Demand/124086253694
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           Youtube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/StormOnDemand
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           Flickr Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/StormOnDemand
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            Storm Twitter Account: http://twitter.com/StormOnDemand
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  CONTACT: Travis Stoliker Director of Marketing
  tstoliker@liquidweb.com

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CONTACT:  Travis Stoliker, Director of Marketing, +1-800-580-4985, ext.
2118, tstoliker@liquidweb.com

Web Site:  http://www.liquidweb.com/

Diebold Launches Nationwide Fire Program

National offering of Fire Detection Solutions and Services solidifies holistic security capabilities

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 12 -- Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD), one of the world's leading security integrators, can now help its customers mitigate the risk fires pose to their people, facilities and physical assets. The company has launched Diebold Fire Detection Solutions and Services, a service delivering fire detection hardware, software, monitoring and services to facilities nationwide.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080725/DIEBOLDLOGO )

The new offering will enable Diebold to deliver integrated fire and burglar protection to end users in a variety of markets. The integration of these services can result in increased operational efficiencies, greater consistency, reduced monitoring costs and even savings on insurance premiums for customers.

"Our customer base has been encouraging us to introduce these solutions and services," said Bradley J. Stephenson, vice president, security solutions, Diebold. "They want to engage one partner for both burglary and fire, and they want that partner to be Diebold. We believe fire is a critical element of a holistic approach to security. And now we can bring that element to our customers."

The cornerstone of Diebold's Fire Detection Solutions and Services is its award-winning monitoring services. State-of-the-art equipment and highly trained specialists deliver advanced monitoring and response technology. Diebold's Monitoring Centers are Five-Diamond certified by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), as well as UL and UL-C certified by Underwriters Laboratories. Monitoring services were an important feature for one of Diebold's first fire customers, Metro Bank located in Pennsylvania.

"Diebold's consistency in its alarm monitoring services has further improved Metro Bank's ability to enhance its physical security," said Janet McFadden-Messimer, physical security manager, Metro Bank. "One of the features we value most is Revisor Online. By providing alarm panel history, this application allows us to assess a situation with greater ease."

Diebold made a significant investment in training, certification and processes to bring fire solutions and services to market. Service and sales associates participated in training programs as required by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). Diebold also developed training modules in concert with the Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc. (AFAA), an industry organization focused on improving the quality, reliability and value of fire and life-safety systems.

"If you protect a building from being robbed, but you don't protect it from being burned down, you're missing a big piece," Stephenson said. "We're leveraging our more than 150 years in the security business, along with our experience integrating large, complex fire systems, to ensure our customers aren't missing this critical component in the protection of their customers, employees and facilities."

About Diebold

Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.diebold.com, or visit http://www.diebold.com/150 to learn more about Diebold's 150-year history.

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CONTACT:  Media Relations, Rebekah Boyd, +1-330-490-3773,
rebekah.boyd@diebold.com, Investor Relations, Christopher Bast,
+1-330-490-6908, christopher.bast@diebold.com

Web Site:  http://www.diebold.com/

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Monster Tale' for Nintendo DS(TM)

Genre-Bending Exclusive Game Pairs Unlikely Duo in Monstrous Adventure

EDISON, N.J., May 12 -- Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Monster Tale for Nintendo DS(TM) in collaboration with developer DreamRift.  Developed by the key leads behind the critically acclaimed Henry Hatsworth and the Puzzling Adventure, Monster Tale (previously known as Project Monster), mixes platform game play on the top screen with a deep pet-raising game on the Touch Screen to create a dynamic, one-of-a-kind adventure. The heroes of this intriguing tale are little Ellie and a mysterious young monster named Chomp who together set out to reclaim the Monster World from the Kid Kings and their enslaved creature pets.

"Monster Tale defies traditional gaming genres and brings a truly unique play mechanic to Nintendo DS(TM)," said Gui Karyo, EVP Operations, Majesco. "We believe this accessible tale of friendship offers the kind of depth and challenge that players of all ages and skill sets will enjoy."

Players control both Ellie and Chomp as they explore and battle through five non-linear kingdoms in the Monster World, including the Wicked Treehouse, Monster Express Train, Ancient Ruins and Monster Nightclub.  The Touch Screen serves as Chomp's Pet Sanctuary where he evolves with new abilities as he eats and plays with what Ellie provides from the top screen or buys for him in the store. But when Ellie needs some brute force or protective defense, she can summon Chomp to the top screen to back her up in her quest to save the Monster World. As Chomp gains new attributes he can evolve into approximately 30 unique forms with new attacks, shields, bombs and even the ability to transform into useful objects. Together Ellie and Chomp will take on scores of baddies that threaten to end their Monster Tale mid-adventure.

Monster Tale is expected to launch this December. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com.

About DreamRift, LLC.

DreamRift, LLC. is a new independent video game developer comprised of veteran professionals who make innovative, high-quality and successful games. The company's team members have worked on titles collectively selling over 20 million units on all major game consoles in conjunction with high profile publishers and licensors.  DreamRift focuses on creating world-class products that appeal to a broad audience through combining pickup-and-play accessibility for beginners with challenging depth of gameplay for experts.  For more information about DreamRift, please visit http://www.dreamrift.com.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market.  Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems.  Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum.  The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com. @Majesco is on twitter or at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.

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Source: Majesco Entertainment Company
   

CONTACT:  Debby Chen of Rogers & Cowan for Majesco Entertainment Company,
+1-310-854-8168, dchen@rogersandcowan.com

Web Site:  http://www.majescoentertainment.com/

Jabra and Mogreet Tell World About Perils of 'Cellbow'

First International, Multi-Lingual Video Mobile Marketing Program Launches, Educating Mobile Phone Users Around Globe About the Cellbow Pandemic

LOS ANGELES and NASHUA, N.H., May 12 -- Jabra, the world leader in innovative headset and speakerphone solutions, and Mogreet, Inc., a leader in mobile video marketing, have partnered to create a ground-breaking, international Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)-based mobile video marketing campaign.  The campaign was designed to create awareness and interest in "Cellbow," or cubital tunnel syndrome, a medical condition resulting from excessive cell phone use without a proper hands-free device.

Consumers are invited to visit GotCellbow.com, a campaign microsite that features a humorous, tongue-in-cheek video about how cell phone users have been contracting elbow pains and injuries while talking on their phones and cradling the device in awkward positions.  The video, which showcases how "two hands are better than one" and the benefits of wearing a Bluetooth headset, has already been translated into 8 languages and shared virally in those respective countries including French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.  Consumers can also enter to win an international sweepstakes by passing the video onto a "friend in need of help" via e-card or mobile greeting.

GotCellbow.com is the first-ever trans-Atlantic mobile video marketing campaign created.  Using Mogreet's MMS messaging platform, consumers are able to share the Cellbow video with friends and family in the U.S., Canada and U.K., as well as via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social networks.  This is the first instance of a mobile video (MMS) campaign launching simultaneously across multiple countries and over thirty-five wireless carriers including AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

"The Cellbow campaign is our creative response to a real, growing issue facing many consumers," said Dorthe Larsen, head of marketing, mobile division at GN Netcom.  "The shift from technology use to abuse is a fine line -- though most cases can be cured through behavioral changes.  Take computer eye strain or gamer's thumb, for example.  As technology afflictions become more prevalent in our lives, creative public awareness campaigns with real, actionable solutions are needed."

"Mogreet is incredibly pleased to be part of this campaign -- the first of its kind.  As mobile messaging is the new language for how the world communicates, Jabra has recognized and executed a campaign that enables them to reach their customers anytime, anywhere through a viral mobile video," said James Citron, CEO of Mogreet.  "Furthermore, Jabra has recognized that they can implement a campaign with wit, humor, and appeal to consumers across multiple regions."

For more information on the Got Cellbow Campaign or to watch the video, visit http://www.GotCellbow.com.  Information on where to buy Jabra hands-free devices can be found at http://www.jabra.com/buy.

About GN Netcom

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 850 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and in-car speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom's business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.

About Mogreet, Inc.

Mogreet is the world's first mobile video marketing platform, enabling marketers to combine the expressiveness of video with the ubiquity of text messaging to create the most effective way to communicate to over 200-million mobile phones across all major carriers in the United States, with additional reach into Canada and the UK. Founded in 2006, the company has raised $7 million USD in venture capital from Ascend Venture Group, Black Diamond Ventures, DFJ Frontier and Spyglass Ventures. Mogreet is headquartered in Venice, California.

Source: Jabra
   

CONTACT:  Media, Mike Rush, +1-617-585-5792,
mrush@360publicrelations.com, or John LeRoy, +1-617-585-5791,
jleroy@360publicrelations.com, both of 360 Public Relations for Jabra

Web Site:  http://www.gotcellbow.com/

Verizon Wireless to Invest $121.3 Million on its Illinois Network in 2010

Company Adds More High-Speed Capacity, New Cell Sites

CHICAGO, May 12 -- Verizon Wireless will spend $121.3 million on its advanced high-speed 3G network in Illinois in 2010, including $24 million specifically to add more capacity to its network and stay ahead of customers' data usage.

The statewide enhancements will ensure that Verizon Wireless customers across Illinois can continue using their wireless devices to access the Internet, view high-quality videos, download music, games and ringtones, and send and receive email.

The company's overall $121.3 million investment will include building several new cell sites, among other initiatives. The $24 million capacity-improvement project entails installing equipment on hundreds of cell sites across Illinois, thereby increasing data capacity of the network across the state by 34 percent.

"We stay well ahead of our customers' growing needs by studying their data usage habits and test driving our network to experience firsthand the speeds and quality of our 3G network," said T.J. Fox, president - Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless. "Network reliability is not just a catch phrase for us. It defines who we are."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $59 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.3 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Illinois.

About Verizon Wireless in Illinois

In Illinois, Verizon Wireless has more than 2,200 employees and 78 company-owned retail locations in more than 59 cities, including Addison, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Batavia, Belvidere, Bloomingdale, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Bourbonnais, Bradley,  Burbank, Calumet City, Champaign, Chicago, Chicago Ridge, Crestwood, Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Dixon, Downers Grove, East Peoria, Forsyth, Galesburg, Gurnee, Hillside, Hodgkins, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lake in the Hills, Lake Zurich, Lincolnwood, Machesney Park, Matteson, McHenry, Moline, Naperville, New Lenox, Niles, Norridge, North Aurora, North Riverside, Northbrook, Orland Park, Palatine, Pekin, Peoria, Peru, Plainfield, Rockford, Romeoville, Schaumburg, South Elgin, Springfield, St. Charles, Vernon Hills, West Dundee, Wheaton, Wheeling and Willowbrook.

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:  Carolyn Schamberger of Verizon Wireless, +1-847-619-4282,
Carolyn.Schamberger1@VerizonWireless.com; or Rebecca Eckhart for Verizon
Wireless, +1-312-720-7666, Rebecca@CoreCreative.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizonwireless.com/