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IBM Helps Media and Entertainment Industry Meet the Challenges of Delivering Content in the Digital Age

New IBM Software Platform meets the demands of increasingly interconnected marketplace

ARMONK, N.Y., April 12 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today unveiled a new software platform designed to transform the way media and entertainment companies develop, distribute and market content to an increasingly mobile and interconnected audience. In the process, IBM is helping these companies deliver everything from news, music and movies to advertising and TV programming faster, with better quality and greater cost efficiency.

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Consumers worldwide are adopting new multimedia devices at an accelerating pace. A recent IBM study showed that nearly a third of consumers now own a smartphone, while 58 percent own an HDTV and 45 percent a portable video player. Coupled with an ever-growing volume of media content is an impatient audience that wants instant access to everything. For example, the study showed that more than 40 percent of consumers want the ability to share content between devices -- porting a movie from a PC to a handheld device, for example. Faced with these facts, the media industry is conforming to a new reality: how to efficiently, securely and cost effectively produce and distribute assets and services both inside and outside of their organizations.

The new IBM Media Enterprise Framework is a customized platform that enables the combination of IBM software with that of independent software developers who build unique applications that address particular issues for clients. The combined offerings address every aspect of a media enterprise -- from content production and distribution to sales and services, marketing and business systems. This gives companies the ability to automate tasks that were previously done manually while reusing and optimizing their existing IT infrastructures to respond more nimbly and thrive in an increasingly complex consumer marketplace.

The new framework builds upon decades of IBM experience working with media and entertainment industry clients such as the BBC, one of the largest broadcasting organizations in the world, and Trinity Mirror plc, one of the UK's largest newspaper publishers; as well as the ProSeibenSat1 Group one of the largest media companies in Europe which is tapping the capabilities of the IBM Media Enterprise Framework as part of its pan-European digital platform to enable the delivery of TV programming to multiple platforms.

Framework Supports Five Key Business Areas in Media and Entertainment

The new framework addresses the challenges to the five industry business domains unique to the media and entertainment industry. These business domains include: Content Production, Content Distribution, Sales and Service, Marketing, and Business Systems.

Within each of these business domains, the IBM Media Enterprise Framework is designed to help media and entertainment companies immediately embrace the most current methods of content development and distribution, including support for the electronic devices that bring this content alive for audiences, and all of the business processes and requirements that support these transactions. It is also designed as a dynamic infrastructure that can easily adapt as these methods and devices change. Centered on the five key capabilities required by almost every media and entertainment company, these new technologies include:

- Multi-channel enablement: Delivering a personalized customer experience and creating new revenue generating opportunities with a broad spectrum of multi-channel focused application solutions including visual design, user experience and complex application development.

- Business process transformation: Optimizing the production and distribution workflow (orchestration and automation) of digital media content throughout an enterprise, creating a flexible 'media aware' infrastructure.

- Business analytics and optimization: Integrating data providers and in-house sources to reveal timely and actionable business insights to enhance decision making about market pursuits, packaging and pricing offers and operational efficiencies and effectiveness.

- Media, metadata & information management: Helping clients to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver data and unstructured content, establishing a holistic and trusted view of information regarding media assets and intellectual property across the enterprise.

- Infrastructure Management & Security: Secures and optimizes performance across all assets, networks, systems and channels.

"IBM has extensive experience working with media and entertainment industry clients from around the globe to enhance their production and distribution processes and to integrate and optimize their business support systems," said Steven Canepa, IBM General Manager for Global Media and Entertainment Industry. "We are bringing that expertise to a comprehensive integrated framework that provides clients the agility they need to succeed in today's dynamic media marketplace."

The IBM Media Enterprise Framework is the software technology backbone that makes a wide range of media and entertainment solutions possible by helping clients to build an integrated platform for all of their operations based on industry standards.  This new framework utilizes elements of IBM's entire software portfolio including WebSphere, Rational, Tivoli, Lotus and Information Management products while leveraging the full range of IBM server and storage products and the industry-specific offerings and consulting expertise of IBM Global Business Services.  Additionally, it supports the broad set of independent Software Vendors that address specific application requirements.

Today's announcement represents another addition to IBM's leading portfolio of industry solutions and frameworks. Industry frameworks provide a configurable platform to accelerate deployment of business solutions. They extend IBM's service oriented architecture (SOA) middleware with industry-specific capabilities and specially designed process templates. IBM industry solutions and industry ISV solutions build on the value provided by these industry frameworks to deliver a unique, end-to-end solution for each client.

For more information on the IBM Media Enterprise Framework or for details on how IBM is helping clients and Business Partners to make smarter, faster decisions, visit: http://www.ibm.com/software/industry/

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  Media Contacts:         Chris Rubsamen          Linda Hanson Hunt
                          IBM Media Relations     IBM Media Relations
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CONTACT:  Media: Chris Rubsamen, IBM Media Relations, +1-914-766-1803,
rubsamen@us.ibm.com; Linda Hanson Hunt, IBM Media Relations, +1-914-766-2015,
lindah@us.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/software/industry

Syncfusion Releases Essential Studio 2010 Volume 2 Simultaneously with Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4

Syncfusion's award-winning components help developers deliver innovation

LAS VEGAS and MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 12 -- Today at the Visual Studio 2010 Launch Event in Las Vegas, Syncfusion, Inc., a leading provider of user interface, reporting, and business intelligence components for the .NET Framework platform, announced that it has released a new version of its product suite: Essential Studio Enterprise Edition. Essential Studio 2010 Volume 2 includes many feature enhancements and features full support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 for all Syncfusion products.

"Visual Studio 2010 was designed to help developers unleash their creativity, no matter what the project or platform. Syncfusion's wide range of user interface, reporting, and business intelligence components extend the possibilities even further, so developers can deliver innovation without compromising performance," said Syncfusion Vice President Daniel Jebaraj. "We are proud to be simultaneously shipping with Visual Studio 2010 today and to be a Gold Sponsor of the launch event here in Las Vegas."

"Microsoft is pleased that Syncfusion, a Visual Studio Industry Partner, has invested early in supporting Visual Studio 2010 and our next-generation application development platform, and is today simultaneously shipping Syncfusion Essential Studio Volume 2," said Eddie Amos, general manager of Developer Platform and Tools Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "Products like Essential Studio Volume 2 help customers to simplify their development process from design to deployment when using Microsoft products like Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4."

Key new features in Syncfusion Essential Studio 2010 Volume 2

Essential Studio 2010 Volume 2 includes many feature enhancements to the User Interface, Reporting, and Business Intelligence Editions that comprise Essential Studio Enterprise Edition, as well as complete integration with the Visual Studio 2010 designer surface and support for Silverlight 4 and ASP.NET MVC 2.0.

  --  Syncfusion Essential Studio User Interface Edition
      --  Essential Grid for Silverlight adds complete support for RIA
          services
      --  Essential Grid for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) now
          supports enhanced real-time grouping
      --  Enhanced Outlook-like Schedule control for ASP.NET MVC, Microsoft
          Silverlight and Windows Presentation Foundation

  --  Syncfusion Essential Studio Business Intelligence Edition
      --  Support for the export of OLAP data to Microsoft Office Excel,
          Word, and Adobe PDF files
      --  Support for binding relational data sources to Syncfusion OLAP
          Silverlight controls
      --  Provision for the Excel-like filtering of dimension members

  --  Syncfusion Essential Studio Reporting Edition
      --  Support for the generation and manipulation of Microsoft Office
          Excel 2007 and 2010 documents in Silverlight
      --  Support for the production of PDF reports from Microsoft Office
          Word documents in Silverlight
      --  All new RDL-based reporting designer and viewer for Windows
          Presentation Foundation

Syncfusion, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise-class software components and tools for the Microsoft .NET platform. With Syncfusion, developers can move beyond simply coding applications to delivering business innovation--the elegant user interfaces, business intelligence dashboards, and sophisticated reporting that today's business users need, in the formats they demand. Syncfusion's award-winning .NET components and controls are designed to grow with you, whether you're using Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, or Silverlight.  For questions about products, pricing, and licensing please contact sales@syncfusion.com or call 1.888.9DOTNET.

Note:  All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

Source: Syncfusion, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Betsy Graham, Syncfusion, Inc., +1-919-481-1974 ext. 241,
betsyg@syncfusion.com

Web Site:  http://www.syncfusion.com/

Bwin Italy Says Yes to Dragonfish

GIBRALTAR, April 12, 2010--

    - Dragonfish Concludes an Agreement With bwin Italia to Provide Them With
an Online Casino Platform
 

    http://www.888.com announced that Dragonfish - its independent
business-to-business division, has successfully concluded a major agreement
with bwin Italia. According to the terms of the contract, Dragonfish will
provide a full casino gaming platform for the popular bwin subsidiary.

    The variety of online games being offered by bwin Italia will be greatly
enhanced by Dragonfish's casino. They will include a series of no-download
flash games as well as downloadable games. 888casino is thrilled with the
news that a major player in bwin Italia has signed on with Dragonfish
(http://www.dragonfishtech.com/games-technology/casino).

    The challenge for Dragonfish was to develop a gaming platform that was
able to combine its variety of games, tools and existing design with bwin's
setup. To this end a great deal of flexibility was called for and Dragonfish
obliged. This deal now allows for a wide variety of classic casino games to
be offered to the Italian gaming market.

    Dragonfish spokesman Itai Pazner COO said, "This is a major endorsement
of the quality of our product offering. Bwin Italia is a big player in the
European gaming market and we are very happy that we have been selected to
provide our online casino platform to this newly regulated gaming market.
This will allow us to reach greater numbers of players with our wide range of
classic slots, video poker and other popular games."

    About 888.com

    888.com is the World's No.1 online casino. It has millions of members
worldwide who enjoy its casino, bingo and poker rooms and receive an online
gaming experience like no other. Founded in 1997- 888.com this year
celebrates its 12th anniversary - by pioneers of the online gaming industry,
888.com has developed a strong brand grown by cutting-edge marketing through
offline sponsorships, poker events, online collaborations and continual
upgrading of its flagship online products; 888.com Casino, Bingo and Poker.
888.com's goal is to provide quality entertainment to people who enjoy
gambling, by giving them the opportunity to do so in a safe, fun, fair,
regulated and secure environment. Its clients are its assets and it
continually makes every effort to establish customer satisfaction by building
relationships via service, honesty, advice and trust - with every member.

    888.com operates under a license granted by the Government of Gibraltar
for the purposes of operating an online casino and poker room. 888.com has
adopted the code of conduct of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC), of which
it is a member. 888.com is operated by Cassava Enterprises (Gibraltar) Ltd. A
registered company incorporated and located in Gibraltar (company
registration number 83961). The company has other offices around the world
and employs over 750 employees. 888.com can be used in 22 different languages
in 176 countries worldwide. A leading force in the gaming industry since
1997, 888.com continually strives to be the No.1 site. It was a founding
member of eCOGRA, an independent standards authority for the industry
committed to protecting online players around the world.

    It continually donates to UK and global charities and is working even
harder on its CSR messages as well as promoting eCOGRA and providing an
international framework of best operational and player practice requirements
enforced through inspections, reviews and continuous monitoring by global
audit companies. 888.com recently announced its first acquisition; the bingo
business and assets from Globalcom. 888's bingo brand - 888ladies - has
become a brand leader within a very short time, winning awards and delivering
a strong community. Further to the new site offerings and following
significant technological investment, 888.com has recently embarked in to new
on-land ventures; partnering with key brands to deliver specific
propositions. Its first partnership, announced late 2006, is an innovative
cooperation with Rileys snooker and pool clubs for which 888.com uses its
online poker capabilities to power http://www.rileyspoker.com. 888.com has
also recently launched mobile, in-flight, and in-hotel casino where customers
can access their favourite games, not only from their computers but from
mobile phones and televisions too.

    888.com has been named EGaming Awards Online Casino three times in the
last four years, and won 2008 Best Online Operator Award, as well as being
named Best Online Casino at the UK Gambling Awards, and Best Betting and
Gaming and Operator of the Year at the 2008 Leisure Awards. 888.com also
landed the 2008 Gambling Online Magazine Top Casino award and its internal
magazine, Eight, won the prestigious Most Effective Membership title at the
2008 APA Effectiveness Awards. Offline activity sits side by side the online
business, complimenting 888.com's position as the leading authority in gaming
entertainment. 888.com is the main sponsor of Sevilla FC and sponsors Shane
Warne from the world of cricket.

    For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +350-49800 or
newscom@888.com

Source: 888.com

For further information, please contact Gill Carter at +350-49800 or
newscom@888.com

Ford Mixes Fashion, Style and 2011 Ford Fiesta as Part of 'Inspired By Color' Campaign

- Ford is hosting a casting call to find the most unique and stylish individuals to represent the 2011 Ford Fiesta for an "Inspired By Color" program which takes place this week on Howard University's campus in Washington, D.C. - Five individuals will be selected and will appear in a national advertisement for the Fiesta which will hit TV screens this Spring - R&B Singer LeToya Luckett, eBay Style Director Constance White, Fashion Innovator and Parrish Clothing Founder Tony Shellman and Ford Fiesta Designer Kevin George to serve as official judges for the program along with Event Host Kenny Burns - The Fiesta goes on sale this summer and features an expressive, vibrant design, sharp reflexes, and a global track record that will redefine U.S. small car customers' expectations

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Imagine using a vehicle that comes in colors like Lime Squeeze, Bright Magenta, Red Candy and Yellow Blaze as your inspiration while getting dressed.  Imagine if your personal style and your understanding of the vehicle could land you in one of Ford Motor Company's upcoming national television spots.

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Ford is offering the chance for five unique and stylish individuals to do just that as the company kicks off Inspired By Color, a casting call event tied to the 2011 Ford Fiesta that will take place on Howard University's campus this week in Washington, D.C.

Inspired By Color invites participants to let the fresh design and colors of the new Fiesta inspire them as they show off their unique style while tying it back to the colors and distinct features of the Fiesta. Participants will show up to Day One of the casting call where they will flex their style muscle for the chance to be one of 30 individuals selected for Day Two of the casting call event. Ultimately, five finalists will be selected by a panel of judges that will include R&B Singer LeToya Luckett; Fashion Powerhouse and eBay Style Director Constance White; Fashion Innovator and Parrish Clothing Founder Tony Shellman and Fiesta Designer Kevin George.

We wanted to create a unique program that truly embodies the spirit of the Fiesta, said Crystal Worthem, multicultural marketing manager, Ford Motor Company. This program allows us to tap into the distinct features and style of the vehicle in a way that is relevant to some of the target consumers of this vehicle. We are excited about the opportunity to hold such a massive casting call in a city that speaks fashion, while also bringing along some of the experts in the field of fashion to help us execute the program.

A mixture of local radio, targeted online/mobile, posters and street teams were deployed in order to create awareness and buzz around the "Inspired By Color" casting call. Potential participants were then directed to http://www.fordurban.com where they had to view the car, including some of its class-leading technologies and features and then select the color that inspired them the most. Once they've chosen a color, they will wear an outfit they've been inspired to put together to the casting call.

In addition to the panel of celebrity judges, a team of "Fashionistas," which includes Project Runway Star Michael Knight will comb the line of attendees to select individuals to provide sound bytes live from the event.

The program will also include a custom interactive eZine entitled Inspired By Color that will launch following the campaign and will recap the entire program with additional issues to follow leading up to and immediately after the 2010 BET Awards.

The event will take place April 13-15 on Howard University's campus, Undergraduate Library Rooftop. Pre-Registration is now closed but limited walk-ups are available on April 13.

  For more information on the program, please visit http://www.fordurban.com

  2011 Ford Fiesta: A hit before leaving the gate

Thanks to the success of the Fiesta Movement social media initiative - which has generated more than 6.2 million YouTube views, more than 750,000 Flickr views and nearly 4 million Twitter impressions - more than 100,000 people have already expressed an interest in the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

Going on sale this summer, the all-new Fiesta features an expressive, vibrant design, sharp reflexes, and a global track record that will redefine U.S. small car customers' expectations. Featuring class-leading technologies and a projected best-in-class highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, Fiesta brings efficiency and convenience together in one package.

It's also designed to be versatile, personal and adaptable. In fact, Fiesta is expected to deliver best-in-class convenience and connectivity with the segment-exclusive SYNC® voice-activated communications system, as well as an expressive color palette and available graphics.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 198,000 employees and about 90 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.

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Source: Ford Motor Company
   

CONTACT:  Michelle Matthews-Alexander, +1-313-585-4060,
mmatth64@ford.com

Web Site:  http://www.ford.com/

Harris Corporation and LG Electronics Demonstrate Scalable Full-Channel Mobile DTV Technology

Flexible Spectrum Option Delivers Even More Over-the-Air Mobile TV Programs Than Possible with Traditional Mobile DTV Broadcasting

LAS VEGAS, April 12 -- With an eye on the future for spectrum owners interested in reaching millions of mobile TV viewers, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today took the wraps off its latest technological innovation developed with LG Electronics -- mobile digital television delivered in "Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode."  The demonstration features functioning hardware for both transmission and reception of mobile DTV signals using enhanced technology.

The new system enables as many as 16 different video programs to be sent in the same 6 MHz bandwidth utilized by a TV broadcaster. It has been proposed for standardization to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and is being unveiled this week at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention.

Current TV broadcasters are required by the Federal Communications Commission to offer at least one standard-definition digital TV program in their 19.4 Mbps broadcast bitstream. Owners of other 700 MHz spectrum, however, have more flexibility.  The Harris/LG demonstration will show spectrum owners and all terrestrial broadcasters how to maximize spectrum use with a greater variety of TV programs to reach mobile viewers "on the go" as viewing habits change.

This demonstration can be seen in the ATSC-OMVC Mobile Digital TV Pavilion (Booth SU5217A, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center) during the entire 2010 NAB Show.

Multiple Mobile Programs on One Channel

To achieve its robust approach to Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode, LG and Harris engineers have trimmed the main digital program to enable a mere trickle of data -- enough to advertise available mobile programs on the service to in-home viewers.  Most of the 19.4 Mbps bitstream in the 6 MHz TV channel is then cleared for transmission of various mobile programs, which can all be beamed from the same broadcast infrastructure.

"We realize there are applications for digital broadcasting that go far beyond the services transmitted by TV stations," said Dr. Jong Kim, president of LG Electronics' U.S. R&D lab.  "Companies that own 700 MHz spectrum are beginning to ask how they might put the power of ATSC mobile digital broadcasting to use, and we're responding by creating a new method of utilizing digital transmission to transmit even more programs.  With our Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode system, we can offer multiple programs for mobile devices and a 'barker program' that can be seen by in-home viewers."

The LG-Harris Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode is designed to be compatible with the ATSC A/153 Mobile DTV Standard adopted by the ATSC last October.  It will offer non-traditional broadcasters an effective way to reach millions of mobile, portable and handheld devices.

"LG is committed to providing reception chips to equip receiving devices for Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode within four months of standard adoption," Dr. Kim said.  "Co-developed by LG, Zenith and Harris, this technology shows how Mobile DTV can be applied to help non-traditional broadcasters reach the viewing public.  We're using commercially available Harris transmission equipment and LG Mobile Digital TV receivers -- such as portable TVs, netbook computers and prototype mobile phones -- to show how spectrum owners might offer multiple programs of diversified content."

Significant Progress Toward Commercialization

While the demonstration is a prototype, "the finished product will require nothing more than a software upgrade" for Harris Mobile DTV equipment owners, according to Jay Adrick, vice president of broadcast technology for Harris Corporation.

"We're already working with a customer, and there are others operating in the 700 MHz spectrum who plan to launch mobile services that are compatible with the ATSC transmission system," Adrick said.  "We believe that Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode transmission will come to market rather quickly, once it is standardized. These are changing times for broadcasters, and they need every tool that they can get to be competitive and to move toward the types of services that people want in the future."

"This is an extension of the ATSC A/153 Mobile DTV standard, so there's a lot of commonality with what broadcasters are already planning to do," Adrick added.  "To achieve the Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode, there are, however, some significant changes in coding rate and in the block formats that are used to generate the various segments of the mobile signal."

The technology developed by Harris, LG and Zenith is a leading contender in the ATSC Scalable Full-Channel Mobile Mode standardization process. An ATSC "Candidate Standard" could be adopted in the next several months.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and business solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. Digital television pioneer and long-time consumer electronics leader Zenith merged with LG Electronics in 1999. For more information, please visit http://www.LGusa.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc.  is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in 114 operations including 82 subsidiaries around the world. With revenues exceeding $55 billion (2009 global sales including subsidiaries), LG Electronics comprises five business units: Home Entertainment, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning, Business Solutions and Mobile Communications. LG is one of the world's leading producers of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. For more information, please visit http://www.lge.com.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Source: LG Electronics USA, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  John I. Taylor of LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181,
john.taylor@lge.com; or Dave Arland, +1-317-701-0084, dave@arlandcom.com, for
LG Electronics USA; or Brian Galante of Pipeline Communications,
+1-570-425-2315, briang@pipecomm.com, for Harris Broadcast Communications

Web Site:  http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.harris.com/

SWRV(TM), the New Interactive Music Video Network
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Music Choice(R) Joins Forces With never.no for SWRV(TM), the New Interactive Music Video Network

OSLO, Norway, April 12, 2010--     never.no today announced that its Interactivity Suite is a key technology
component of SWRV(TM), a 24/7 interactive music video network launched this
year by Music Choice(R). SWRV features an expanding portfolio of interactive
shows that offers viewers the opportunity to submit content, vote for and
rate videos, and even take over an entire programming block. Viewers can
participate by sending text, photos, and video, either using their mobile
phones or by going online at http://www.swrv.tv.

    VIDEO: Follow the link for a special behind the scenes look at the Music
Choice SWRV project - http://www.never.no/music-choice-video-case-study/

    "With SWRV, Music Choice has taken dynamic scheduling and playout based
on user interaction to a level never before seen in broadcasting," said Stu
Farber, Music Choice vice president of engineering, operations, and
information technology. "The technical considerations were extremely complex
and ambitious, and we took very seriously the task of finding the right
partner to help us. In the end, we determined that never.no's Interactivity
Suite was the best selection, based on its ability to combine the power,
flexibility, and reliability we needed to make SWRV a reality."

    Based in the United States, Music Choice is an award-winning,
multiplatform video and music network. In partnership with Cox
Communications, Music Choice is making SWRV available to Cox Digital Cable
customers on Channel 900 in New England and Virginia. All Cox broadband
subscribers nationwide can stream the network live at http://www.swrv.tv. In
the coming months, SWRV will continue to be rolled out by multiple providers
to millions of homes nationwide.

    Key to Music Choice's selection of the never.no Interactivity Suite for
SWRV was its Dynamic Content Scheduler (DCS), an advanced tool for
configuring, deploying, and scheduling interactive automated TV graphics.

    Within the context of SWRV's floating dynamic schedule, the Interactivity
Suite performs a complicated array of tasks, including scheduling content
based on voting results and handling user-submitted text, images, and various
types of metadata-to-screen by effecting control of broadcast equipment like
video servers and graphics systems. In addition, Interactivity Suite manages
dynamic video squeeze-back and automatically controls audio volume for
parallel video signals. Many of these features are broadcast-industry firsts.

    "Music Choice had a bold and ambitious agenda - the creation of a music
network with unprecedented options for viewer engagement," said Lars
Lauritzsen, president and CEO of never.no. "In order to fulfill this dream,
our technology had to satisfy the demands of a fully automated, 24/7/365
operation. We believe the successful launch of SWRV represents the advent of
a new and promising era for Music Choice, for interactive television, and for
never.no."

    never.no is a technology company that connects broadcasters, brands,
outdoor media owners, and digital screen networks with online and mobile
consumers by means of a unique and sophisticated interactive video platform
that modifies the video stream based on live, user-submitted opinions and
content. The company's Interactivity Suite is an array of software
applications that together empower participation television by enabling
viewers both to influence a broadcast in real time, and to interact with one
another and the world.

    More information about never.no products is available at
http://www.never.no or by phone at +47-22-01-66-20.

    About Music Choice

    Music Choice, the award-winning, multiplatform video and music network,
delivers its music programming to millions of consumers nationwide through
their televisions, computers, and cell phones. Music Choice programs dozens
of uninterrupted music channels; produces Music Choice Originals that feature
today's hottest established and emerging artists; and offers thousands of
music videos. Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft
Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music, and
several leading U.S. cable providers: Comcast Cable Communications, Cox
Communications, and Time Warner Cable. Music Choice(R) is a registered
trademark of Music Choice. More information about Music Choice is available
at http://musicchoice.com or contact Josefa Paganuzzi by phone at
+1-646-459-3357 or via e-mail at jpaganuzzi@musicchoice.com

    About never.no

    never.no's award-winning interactive technology connects broadcasters,
brands, outdoor media owners, and digital screen networks with online and
mobile consumers. By dynamically modifying playout, schedules, and graphics
based on viewer-generated or other internal and external inputs, the
Interactivity Suite is ideal for the converging digital media market. The
versatile never.no product suite works with traditional TV, Web TV, IPTV,
digital signage, and mobile platforms. never.no technology powers a variety
of high-profile interactive formats, including entire TV channels. In
operation since 1999, never.no has data centers in Oslo, Norway; Los Angeles;
and Dubai; and a global customer base including top brands such as Active
Loop Television, Aspiro, CTVGlobeMedia, Etisalat, Music Choice, MyThum
Interactive, Rubicon TV, TV Norge, TV2, and Viasat. More information about
never.no products is available at http://www.never.no.

    All trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective
owners.

    Visit never.no at 2010 NAB Show, Stand SL7427

    VIDEO: Follow the link for a special behind the scenes look at the Music
Choice SWRV project - http://www.never.no/music-choice-video-case-study/

    Photo Link: http://www.wallstcom.com/neverno/SWRV.zip

   
    Agency Contact:                  never.no Contact:
    Marguerite Clark                 Lars Lauritzsen
    Wall Street Communications       CEO
    Tel: +33-1-45-25-36-91           Tel: +47-22-01-66-20
    E-mail: marguerite@wallstcom.com E-mail: lars@never.no

Source: never.no

Agency Contact: Marguerite Clark, Wall Street Communications, Tel: +33-1-45-25-36-91, E-mail: marguerite@wallstcom.com; never.no Contact: Lars Lauritzsen, CEO, Tel: +47-22-01-66-20, E-mail: lars@never.no

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Sony Optiarc Rolls Out Two New DVD/CD Rewritable Drives

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12 -- Sony Optiarc America today unveiled two new optical disc drives - the new portable, slim external DVD/CD recordable drive and the second generation half height internal 24X DVD/CD recordable drive.

The DRX-S77U drive boasts a sleek, lightweight design and continues to support up to 8X DVD+/-R recording speeds, delivering a full 4.7 GB disc of video, data, music or images on standard 8X DVD+/-R media. Additionally, the drive can record on 8.5 GB DVD+/-R Double/Dual layer and 4.7 GB DVD-RW discs at 6X speeds, DVD+RW at 8X, DVD-RAM at 5X and CD-R/RW at 24X.  The drive comes in a retail package bundled with the Nero 9 DVD/CD mastering software suite and is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 7.  Connectivity is a snap with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) digital interface.  The DRX-S77U is available in several popular color options to coordinate with many of the netbook color trends including black, white, pink and gold.

The AD-7260S internal DVD/CD recordable drive continues to provide the same 24X max speed and high quality performance set by the predecessor model AD-7240S, which was the world's first 24X speed half height DVDRW drive.  The AD-7260S supports up to 24X max DVD+/-R recording, 12X DVD+/-R Double/Dual layer recording, 12X DVD-RAM, and 48X CD-R performance. The latest auto write strategies and proven buffer under-run protection enhance the reputation of optimal quality and reliability.  The AD-7260S is available with black and beige bezel colors. LightScribe(TM) direct labeling technology is also available with this drive that allows creation of personalized, professional looking labels using LightScribe(TM) DVD/CD media (available separately).

Availability

Both the DRX-S77U and AD-7260S are now available through authorized distributors, resellers and select online sites.

Editor's note: Additional product information can be found on the Sony Optiarc web site at http://www.sony-optiarc.us.  News releases and digital images with captions are available at http://www.sony.com/news.

Source: Sony Optiarc America
   

CONTACT:  Elizabeth Boukis of Sony Optiarc America, +1-408-352-4593,
elizabeth.boukis@am.sony.com

Web Site:  http://www.sony-optiarc.us/

Verizon Wireless To Spend $16.8 Million Adding 3G Capacity to Its Indiana Network

Company to Invest $6 Million for More High-Speed Capacity in Indianapolis Area

INDIANAPOLIS, April 12 -- Verizon Wireless will spend $16.8 million in 2010 specifically to add more capacity to its advanced high-speed 3G network in Indiana, with $6 million of that amount dedicated to the greater Indianapolis area.

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

This $16.8 million capacity-improvement project is part of the company's overall $57.4 million investment planned for its Indiana network this year, which will also include building several new cell sites, among other initiatives. The project entails installing equipment on hundreds of cell sites across Indiana, thereby increasing data capacity of the network across the state and, specifically, by as much as 40 percent in the Indianapolis area.

"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 Greg Haller, president-Indiana/Kentucky/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "Network reliability is not just a catch phrase for us. It defines who we are."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $55 billion since it was formed--$5.5 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested $1.06 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Indiana.

About Verizon Wireless in Indiana

In Indiana, Verizon Wireless has more than 550 employees and 37 company-owned retail locations in 23 cities, including Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Clarksville, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lawrence, Mishawaka, Merrillville, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Portage, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Warsaw.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 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:  Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
michelle.gilbert@verizonwireless.com; or Kyle Niederpruem, for Verizon
Wireless, +1-317-509-7334, kyle@kylecommunications.com

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

MassMutual Retirement Services Introduces Virtual Site Visit to Give Prospects and Clients 'Face-to-Place' Experience

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 12 -- MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has introduced a new online virtual site visit that lets retirement plan advisors as well as existing and prospective plan sponsors "experience" MassMutual from the comfort of their home or office.

Intended to simulate a visit to MassMutual's majestic headquarters in Springfield, Mass., the virtual site visit gives viewers a 15-minute introduction to the people, services and innovative technology that MassMutual offers its retirement plan clients. The tour originates in MassMutual's grand rotunda and, from there, visitors can choose six different paths and learn more about MassMutual's offerings including:

  --  Participant communications
  --  Customer service
  --  Product development
  --  Investment services
  --  Technology
  --  Advisor support

"We envision our virtual site visit, which is the first of its kind in our industry, as a convenient and innovative way to introduce MassMutual to retirement plan advisors and plan sponsors, and to demonstrate the many reasons to consider MassMutual when searching for a new retirement services provider," says E. Heather Smiley, vice president and chief marketing officer, MassMutual Retirement Services Division. "So many of our clients are in awe when they actually visit MassMutual's headquarters in person. The virtual site visit enables us to share the essence of MassMutual - its financial strength and proud history - as well as the passion and commitment of our employees - with prospective and existing clients before or in lieu of a 'live' visit," adds Smiley.

The virtual site visit is available at http://www.massmutualrsdemo.com/virtualvisit/  For best results, viewers should have a processor speed of 2.4 GHz or greater and at least 2 GB of RAM. For more information about MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your retirement plan advisor or call MassMutual at (888) 626-4911.

About MassMutual

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for more than 60 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately one million participants.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders.  The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) [of which Retirement Services is a division] and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

  For more information, visit massmutual.com.

  CONTACT:
  Lisa Reilly
  413-744-0589
  lreilly@massmutual.com

Source: MassMutual Retirement Services
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Reilly, +1-413-744-0589, lreilly@massmutual.com

Web Site:  http://www.massmutualrsdemo.com/virtualvisit

Tencent Invests $300m in DST and Establishes Strategic Partnership

Transaction seals partnership between two leading Internet companies

HONG KONG and MOSCOW, April 12 -- Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent" or the "Company", SEHK 00700), a leading provider of Internet and mobile & telecommunications value-added services in China, and Digital Sky Technologies Limited ("DST"), one of the largest Internet companies in the Russian-speaking and Eastern European markets, today jointly announced that Tencent will invest approximately US$300 million in DST, thereby establishing a long-term strategic partnership between the two companies.

The aggregate consideration of approximately US$300 million, which will be paid in cash, gives Tencent approximately a 10.26% economic interest in DST upon completion of the transaction. Tencent will hold approximately 0.51% of the total voting power of DST and have the right to nominate one observer to the DST Board.

DST and Tencent will embark on a long-term partnership and co-operation as they seek to benefit from each other's insights gained from their respective markets. DST's deep understanding of the Russian Internet market, together with its leading brands such as Mail.ru, Odnoklassniki and VKontakte, will enable Tencent to benefit from the high growth of the Russian-speaking Internet market. At the same time, Tencent's leading position in China will provide DST and its companies with unique and valuable operational insights and access to its regional network that can help DST further accelerate its growth path.

Chief Executive Officer of DST, Mr. Yuri Milner, said, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Tencent as a shareholder in DST. This investment is a vote of confidence in DST from the market leader in China and one of the world's most successful and dynamic Internet companies overall. Our teams share many common views and beliefs and a clear vision about the significant opportunities that lay ahead. We look forward to working together with Tencent and benefiting from their expertise as we both push forward with our plans to capitalize on this immense growth in our markets."

President of Tencent, Mr. Martin Lau, said, "We are excited to enter into a long-term strategic partnership with DST, a key global Internet player and a leader in Russian-speaking Internet markets. The investment allows us to benefit from the fast-growing Internet market in Russia, as well as to leverage our technical and operational know-how to strengthen the leadership position of DST and explore new business opportunities in the Russian-speaking Internet markets."

Details of the transaction can also be obtained from the statutory disclosure documents available on http://www.hkexnews.hk/ website and http://www.tencent.com/ir .

About Digital Sky Technologies

DST was founded in 2005 and is one of the largest Internet companies in the Russian-speaking and Eastern European markets and one of the leading investment groups globally to exclusively focus on internet related companies. DST, together with its affiliate DST Global, also hold stakes in Internet world leaders such as Facebook and Zynga. DST is a privately held company backed by leading Russian and Western financial institutions. For more information please visit http://www.dst-global.com/ .

About Tencent

Tencent aims to enrich the interactive online experience of Internet users in China by providing a comprehensive range of Internet and wireless value-added services.  Through its various online platforms, including Instant Messaging QQ, web portal QQ.com, QQ Game portal, multi-media social networking service Qzone and wireless portal, Tencent services the largest online community in China and fulfills the user's needs for communication, information, entertainment and e-Commerce on the Internet.

Tencent has three main streams of revenues: Internet value-added services, mobile and telecommunications value-added services and online advertising.

Shares of Tencent Holdings Limited are traded on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, under stock code 00700.  The Company became one of the 43 constituents of the Hang Seng Index (HSI) on June 10, 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.tencent.com/ir .

  For enquiries on DST, please contact Financial Dynamics:

  International
   James Melville-Ross
   Matt Dixon
   Tel:   +44-20-7831-3113

  Russia
   Leonid Solovyev
   Tel:   +7-495-795-06-23

  Asia
   Alastair Hetherington
   Phyllis Cheung
   Tel:   +852-3716-9800

  US
   Matt Clark
   Tel:   +1-202-346-8800

  For enquiries on Tencent, please contact:

   Catherine Chan
   Tel:   +86-755-8601-3388 x88369
          +852-2179-5122
   Email: cchan@tencent.com

   Jane Yip
   Tel:   +86-755-8601-3388 x81374
          +852-2179-5122
   Email: janeyip@tencent.com

  Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business outlook, forecast business plans and growth strategies of Tencent Holdings Limited and its group companies.  These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to Tencent and are stated herein on the basis of the outlook at the time of this announcement. They are based on certain expectations, assumptions and premises, some of which are subjective or beyond our control. These forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect and may not be realized in future. Underlying the forward-looking statements is a large number of risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these risks and uncertainties is included in our other public disclosure documents on our corporate website.

Source: Tencent Holdings Limited
   

CONTACT: International: James Melville-Ross or Matt Dixon,
+44-20-7831-3113, Russia: Leonid Solovyev, +7-495-795-06-23, Asia: Alastair
Hetherington or Phyllis Cheung, +852-3716-9800, US: Matt Clark,
+1-202-346-8800, all of Financial Dynamics for DST; Catherine Chan,
cchan@tencent.com, +86-755-8601-3388 x88369 or +852-2179-5122, or Jane Yip,
+86-755-8601-3388 x81374, +852-2179-5122, janeyip@tencent.com, both of
Tencent

Web site: http://www.hkexnews.hk/
http://www.tencent.com/ir
http://www.dst-global.com/

Randall-Reilly Launches Free Truck Stop Coupon iPhone App

App helps truckers and other motorists take advantage of discounted products and services while on the road.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala., April 12 -- Randall-Reilly, the premier business media and information company focused on trucking and construction, today debuted Truck Stop Coupons, an iPhone app that lets truckers and other motorists locate, clip, print and share coupons from more than 5,000 truck stops across America. Developed in conjunction with Salebug.com and Promiles, the app is downloadable for free in the iTunes App Store. Versions for Blackberry and Android will be available in upcoming months.

Truck stops can update an unlimited number of coupons daily on the app's parent site http://www.TruckStopCoupons.com. Powered by TruckStopGuide.com (http://www.TruckStopGuide.com), the app can also locate truck stops within a 50-mile radius of the phone, show available coupons at all locations within that radius and also provide detailed route and turn-by-turn driving directions to any of the 5,000 truck stops in the database.

"In these tough economic times we're proud to offer a tool that can help travelers save money, while helping truck stops promote the vast array of products and services they offer truckers and other motorists," says Robert Lake, Randall-Reilly senior vice president, acquisitions/ business development.

About Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information

Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly (http://www.randallreilly.com) is the premier U.S. media and information company focused on the trucking and construction industries. Its diversified portfolio includes print and digital publications, custom media, websites, interactive media, data products, research and events.

The company's trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, pre-owned truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments. Randall-Reilly's construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, road building, aggregates, landscaping and used equipment markets.

Randall-Reilly's Equipment Data Associates Division is an industry-leading collector and aggregator of equipment purchase and financing data, which it offers to its customers in industrial equipment end markets for sales lead generation and market intelligence. Randall-Reilly Custom Media provides major corporations with customized brand marketing programs.

Randall-Reilly has offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Chicago, Charlotte, N. C., and New Berlin, Wis.

Source: Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information
   

CONTACT:  Robert Lake of Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information,
+1-205-248-1235, rlake@rrpub.com

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

Telcordia Helps Mexico Accelerate Mobile Data Adoption

Number Portability Data Exchange Solution Expected to Serve as Model for Global Carriers

PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 12 -- Telcordia (http://www.telcordia.com), a global leader in the development of fixed, mobile and broadband communications software and services, today announced a contract with the Number Portability Technical Committee and Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (COFETEL), Mexico's telecommunications regulator, to provide the distribution and query service of number portability in the country for SMS and content providers and other emerging players in the mobile content ecosystem, effectively helping to accelerate the use and adoption of advanced services in Mexico.

Content providers and operators are looking to extend their reach to subscribers with the introduction of MMS, location-based content and other personalized data services.  With new opportunities come additional challenges when providers try to interconnect networks and services.  As the provider of data exchange services, Telcordia enables operators and Web-based providers to deliver next-generation applications and services across partner networks by providing accurate and authoritative subscriber routing information.

"In Mexico we are charged with safeguarding the integrity, security and privacy of the data among all who need to access and share it," said Richard Jacowleff, President, Interconnection Solutions, Telcordia.  "Mexico is leading the way in this market opportunity and we believe this will become a model that other international markets will follow as they address the increasingly critical issue of data exchange."

As the center point connecting users, operators and content providers in a market of this size, Telcordia will serve as an authoritative and trusted source for number portability data exchange services and is at the forefront of delivering this service and establishing relationships with the key service and content providers in Mexico.

Service and content providers interested in accessing Mexico portability information for routing purposes should contact Telcordia at http://www.telcordia.com/services/interconnection/mobile-id.html. For more information about Telcordia, visit http://www.telcordia.com.

About Telcordia

Telcordia, a global leader in the development of mobile, broadband and enterprise communications software and services, enables Communications Service Providers (CSPs), enterprises, suppliers and government entities to successfully deploy innovative and advanced services that help our clients realize operational efficiencies, drive revenue, and maintain a competitive edge in the new era of services-dominated communications. Telcordia has globally trusted expertise in software and services to meet the needs of customers and partners, including, consulting, next-generation OSS, network and application interconnection, service delivery and charging  solutions, industry research and new technology development. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America. (http://www.telcordia.com).

Subscribe to Telcordia RSS press release feed at: http://feeds.telcordia.com/TelcordiaPressReleases

  Visit Telcordia:
  http://www.telcordia.com
  http://www.facebook.com/telcordia
  http://www.telecomtv.com/telcordia
  http://www.youtube.com/telcordiatv

Source: Telcordia
   

CONTACT:  Sharon Oddy, Telcordia Technologies, Inc., +1-732-699-4203,
oddys@telcordia.com

Web Site:  http://www.telcordia.com/

Critical Media Introduces Mobile TV Solution for Broadcasters, Enables One-Click Video Publishing to iPad, iTouch and Smart Phones

Journal Communications, Inc. first to use Syndicaster HTML5 to distribute video clips to iPad

LAS VEGAS, April 12 -- Critical Media continues to enhance its Syndicaster service to empower broadcasters with one-click publishing to all platforms, which now includes the latest Apple and mobile devices. Journal Broadcast Group is the first Syndicaster client to use the new feature to ensure that video content will be available to their audience wherever and however they get their news.

The Syndicaster platform allows users to edit and create video clips remotely from over-the-air video content, web feeds and uploaded video - from any browser - and distribute video clips online within moments of air-time or on-location recording. Integrating HTML5 into the platform allows viewers to access video from their local Journal Broadcast Group TV station on any mobile device intact.

"We are constantly working to ensure that we keep pace with the various ways in which people consume media. iPad and mobile device compatibility are necessary for our audience to use our products. Journal's addition of this capability makes Syndicaster's powerful distribution engine an important component in our video services," said Jim Thomas, VP Marketing, Programming and Interactive Media for Journal Broadcast Group.

"Syndicaster changes the way online video is produced and distributed by local TV stations. Now we're augmenting the service by providing access to more distribution platforms such as the iPad," said Sean Morgan, CEO of Critical Media. "This not only helps our clients remain competitive in a fast-paced video economy, but also allows them to deliver quality content to their audiences no matter where they are. As a result, our clients experience a significant increase in the number of monthly produced assets and video consumption on their sites."

Critical Media is participating at 2010 NAB Show and is exhibiting in booth SU9506LL in the Destination Broadband area.

About Syndicaster

Syndicaster is marketed by the Broadcaster Services Group, a division of Critical Media, Inc., a company at the forefront of real-time broadcast video search, syndication and information services. Critical Media is focused on helping television and radio broadcasters and other content owners generate incremental online revenues and extend their brand across thousands of carefully selected interactive properties serving targeted, highly desirable audiences. By so doing, the Company believes it has created the definitive platform for advancing the utilization of professionally generated broadcast and video media assets online. More information on Syndicaster can be found at http://www.syndicaster.tv/

About Critical Media

Critical Media develops end-to-end digital video solutions to capture, monetize, distribute and syndicate content online. The company's three business units - Critical Mention, ClipSyndicate and Syndicaster - provide robust solutions for corporations, publishers and media organizations to leverage video content.  Critical Media was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York City.  For more information please visit http://www.critical-media.com/.

About Journal Broadcast Group

Journal Broadcast Group owns and operates 33 radio stations and 13 television stations in 12 states and operates an additional television station under a local marketing agreement. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is the broadcast business of Journal Communications, Inc., a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services.

Source: Critical Media
   

CONTACT:  Liz Bazini , liz@bazinihopp.com, +1-917-574-5490

Web Site:  http://www.critical-media.com/

New Product Delivers Full Features of Flash-Inclusive Websites to Mobile Phones, PDAs and Computers

DETROIT, April 12 -- IntelliTouch Digital Solutions (http://www.IntelliTouchdigital.com) announces the exclusive release of the Ripple Conversion Engine(TM), designed to run Flash-programmed content on Internet-enabled mobile devices in virtually any browser.

Thousands of companies currently require that mobile devices support Flash video for users to fully experience all features of their Flash-inclusive websites; however, many don't.  The Ripple Conversion Engine(TM) allows today's mobile internet audience the ability to bridge this major gap in website accessibility, regardless of the mobile device they use.

The expense of redesigning websites into device-specific versions is daunting.  The introduction of the iPad, iPhone and other mobile devices that do not support Flash requires that companies rebuild Flash-inclusive websites or risk being ignored by users of those devices.  These users often represent a tech-savvy audience of proven trend-setters and early-adopters. To allow a sub-standard website to be your company's calling card to these mobile Internet surfers is marketing poison.

"The Ripple Conversion Engine(TM) can be used to process all Flash programming platforms," says Larry Bloom, President of IntelliTouch Digital Solutions.  "No matter the size of your company, IntelliTouch can provide the simplest and most cost effective path to delivering your Flash-inclusive website to mobile-Internet users."

"Today's most influential group of consumers includes those with the newest devices that employ the latest software," says Jeffrey Olszewski, IntelliTouch Digital Solutions V.P. of Sales and Marketing.  "The Ripple Conversion Engine(TM) takes all the features of your company website straight to them."   Jeffrey adds, "IntelliTouch Digital Solutions can provide all websites, even those with the most dynamic graphics, barrier-free access to this influential audience.  For many companies, the Ripple Conversion Engine(TM) will be the difference between reaching this audience and being left behind."

IntelliTouch Digital Solutions is scheduling viewings of the Ripple Conversion Engine(TM), by appointment only.  Please contact IntelliTouch directly at (866) 881-0646 to schedule an appointment.

About IntelliTouch Digital Solutions:

IntelliTouch Digital Solutions provides a comprehensive range of digital signage products and services, including: Through Window Advertising, Digital Signage and Menu Boards and Interactive and Transactional Kiosks. Our turn-key product suite is designed to promote a low total cost of ownership and rapid return on investment, whether you are operating a business on a local, regional or global scale.

  Contact:
  Jeffrey Olszewski
  IntelliTouch Digital Solutions
  (866) 881-0646

Source: IntelliTouch Digital Solutions
   

CONTACT:  Jeffrey Olszewski of IntelliTouch Digital Solutions,
+1-866-881-0646

Phitek Systems Announces Agreement with STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics selected as strategic development partner and supplier for state-of-the-art active ambient noise-cancellation device

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 12 -- Phitek Systems Limited, the global leader in electro-acoustic technologies, announced today that it has selected semiconductor heavyweight STMicroelectronics (ST) as strategic partner in the design and supply of next-generation ANR(TM) Controllers.

ANR(TM) Controllers connect to Phitek's ANR(TM) electro-acoustic capsules to provide a complete and best-in-class active noise cancellation solution for use in audio accessory products such as headphones, headsets and earphones.

Mark Donaldson, CEO of Phitek Systems, says the company's thrilled to partner with ST, a recognised leader in semiconductor technology, and sees real benefits for its business and markets.

"In order to deliver world-first technology, Phitek needs to partner with the right expertise and production systems. In ST, we have a partner with long-term leadership in the design and production of high-performance semiconductors - it's a perfect match."

The first programme concerns the development of Phitek's PH1026 ANR Controller, an advanced digitally programmable device that provides enthralling audio-reproduction combined with superior active noise cancellation performance optimised for music and voice applications.

"Phitek's PH1026 ANR Controller represents a fully-integrated and configurable platform for active noise cancellation. High levels of integration allow us to deliver a feature-rich and compact solution with an extremely low external part count. This platform can be used across the complete range of audio accessories, offering faster time-to-market at reduced cost," says Donaldson.

Phitek ANR(TM) uniquely offers a complete and simple-to-execute semiconductor and electro-acoustic solution to active noise cancellation. ANR Controller ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) connect directly to Phitek's ANR(TM) Capsules, which encapsulate the electro-acoustic science necessary to deliver pre-qualified performance out-of-the-box.

Raising the bar higher, the PH1026 is digitally-configurable, delivering a single hardware platform applicable to a wide range of accessory products. Additionally, the PH1026 integrates the peripheral circuitry required in application, reducing part count and providing significant cost savings over competitive solutions.

Phitek expects the new devices to be popular with leading Mobile Music OEMs.

"Our customers require pre-qualified noise cancellation solutions that simplify engineering, manufacturing and time-to-market. This single device can be used with any of our headphone or earphone ANR Capsules to create a noise cancellation accessory with guaranteed performance," says Dr Ben Skelton, General Manager of Phitek's Component Technologies Business Unit.

Andrea Onetti, Audio Division General Manager at STMicroelectronics, remarks on ST's contribution in silicon design and production.

"ST has developed an internationally recognised wealth of complex, high-performance semiconductor design expertise. We're able to engineer this into the PH1026 to deliver a highly integrated device with exceptional quality, wide-band audio featuring high SNR, low THD and low noise within lowest possible power consumption and package size constraints."

Phitek plans to provide key accounts with samples of the PH1026 in September 2010, with first orders to ship in the new year.

Eager to maintain its reputation as the fast-time-to-market enabler, Phitek is already working with mobile OEMs to prepare their teams to apply this technology.

"We expect to hear a series of successful Mobile Music accessory, PH1026-based product launches, in 2011," says Skelton.

About Phitek Systems

Phitek Systems is the world's leading supplier of electro-acoustic technologies for audio enhancement and active noise cancellation. Focused on innovation and invention, Phitek provides global customers with creative solutions for effective reduction of ambient noise based on its patented Active Noise Rejection (ANR(TM)) technology.

Phitek ANR(TM) was originally developed for use in commercial passenger aircraft where background noise leads to hearing loss, fatigue and stress. Today, Phitek ANR(TM) is used by more than 50 airlines worldwide, servicing over 15 million passengers each year. The technology works by measuring noise inside the ear and calculating an "antinoise" response, which is sent to the headphone speaker. The noise and antinoise signals combine to yield near silence. Phitek ANR(TM) is effective at reducing background noise, and unlike alternatives, tunes its response to suit prevailing noise conditions.

Beyond aviation, Phitek ANR(TM) technology is utilized by leading brands in audio and mobile music and has been recognised by leading publications including Wired Magazine, PC Magazine and Macworld as "best-in-class." Phitek's impressive portfolio of patented solutions spans commercial aviation, consumer audio and mobile telephone segments in both in-ear, and on-ear formats. The company is a member of CSR's eXtension partner programme and is active in developing world first solutions for Bluetooth monaural and binaural applications.

Phitek is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, San Jose, Lausanne and Tokyo. For more information please visit http://www.phitek.com

Source: Phitek Systems Limited
   

CONTACT:  Phitek CTBU, Ben Skelton, General Manager, +86 139 2375 4892,
ben.skelton@phitek.com, or Corporate, Mark Donaldson, CEO , +41 78 612 4479,
mark.donaldson@phitek.com, or Media, Julien Leys, JML Communications, +64 21
655 598, julien@jmlcommunications.co.nz

Web Site:  http://www.phitek.com/

Plaster Networks Supports Broadband Forum's TR-069 CPE WAN Management Protocol

Offers Service Providers Powerful Remote Management and Easy Administration of Powerline Network Adapters

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 12 -- Plaster Networks (http://www.plasternetworks.com) announces its support for Broadband Forum's TR-069 technical specification as part of the company's powerline Ethernet solution. Service providers can now take advantage of Plaster Networks advanced service for automated configuration, management, and provisioning of subscribers' home powerline networks through their existing ACS (automated configuration server).

TR-069 defines a communication protocol for the remote management of customer premise equipment - an important development for the faster deployment time and troubleshooting of home networks.

Plaster Networks Service enables a reliable, managed home network supporting a high-speed Ethernet connection in virtually any room in the house via existing electrical wiring. Plaster Networks provides remote management and diagnostics that can help service providers control support costs and reduce "truck rolls" associated with home network issues. Integration with ACS systems offers significant investment protection for existing OSS software to manage powerline adapters within the home. Visit http://www.plasternetworks.com/solutions-iptv.html.

Service providers can enable any existing HomePlug AV network for remote management by adding a Plaster Networks PLN3 unit, or swapping in a PLN3 unit for one of the existing adapters. This capability provides a simple, convenient way to manage an installed base of HomePlug AV adapters using TR-069.

"Over 30 service providers worldwide have deployed Atheros' HomePlug AV powerline technology for in-home distribution of IPTV services," said Todd Antes, Vice President of Marketing, Digital Home of Atheros Communications. "We expect Plaster Networks' TR-069 solution incorporating Atheros' INT6400 HPAV powerline technology will enhance the performance of IPTV networks to drive greater efficiencies for service providers."

"When 35% of service provider support calls are related to home networking issues, you know there is enormous upside for cable and IPTV operators to troubleshoot and diagnose remotely," comments Gary Schultz, President of San Jose, Calif.-based Multimedia Research Group. "The TR-069 standard is a critical step to making this a more common occurrence especially across the numerous devices being used in homes."

"Service Providers are growing increasingly dependent on a reliable home network to deliver advanced content such as IPTV services," comments Jeff Scroggin, CEO of Plaster Networks.  "Plaster Networks provides service providers with the reliability they need in a home network, at the same time helping to dramatically reduce support costs through remote management and diagnostics. With our support for the TR-069 protocol, service providers can now integrate these remote management capabilities with their existing ACS software."

About Plaster Networks

Plaster Networks delivers on the full promise of powerline networking by providing a more reliable network for home multimedia applications, such as streaming video and IPTV, using existing AC wiring. Unlike other offerings, Plaster Networks provides an intelligent powerline adapter that includes a dedicated network processor for network management, configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting. Plaster Networks offers a reliable alternative or extension to wireless networks and a more cost-effective alternate to installing Ethernet cables into walls.

Plaster Networks was founded by Paul Baran, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur widely known as the inventor of packet switching, the foundation technology for the Internet. For more information, visit http://www.plasternetworks.com.

Source: Plaster Networks
   

CONTACT:  Ann O'Leary of Plaster Networks, +1-650-996-0778,
ann@plasternetworks.com, or sales@plasternetworks.com, +1-650-329-9203

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

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ReadSpeaker Speech-Enables Corriere Website and iPhone App

HUIS TER HEIDE, The Netherlands, April 12, 2010--     VoiceCorp is pleased to announce that Corriere della Sera, the leading
Italian newspaper, has recently implemented ReadSpeaker Enterprise, a
web-based speech-enabling application to enhance the Corriere website reader
experience and increase the accessibility of Corriere web content for
everyone. This service allows Corriere website visitors to listen to articles
by clicking the "listen" button at the top of each article, without the need
for downloading and installing additional programs. To even further enhance
the reader experience, Corriere website visitors can also choose to activate
embedded highlighting, which enables them to see synchronized highlighting of
the text that is being read, on a word by word and/or sentence basis.

    In addition to the website, Corriere has also speech-enabled their iPhone
app with the ReadSpeaker audioMob application. By simply clicking on the
listen button (headphones icon), which is an integral part of the iPhone app,
it will automatically start reading the text.

    This new feature for the Corriere website will allow those otherwise
incapable of reading online content the ease of listening to Corriere
articles. For people that are on the go, that don't have enough time to read,
or prefer to listen to an article rather than reading it, the iPhone app
listen function is a new, useful way to access information. It overcomes the
problem of reading from a small screen.

    VoiceCorp's co-founder Roy Lindemann says: "VoiceCorp is very pleased to
add speech functionality to Corriere's website and iPhone app. By making
Corriere's website and iPhone app talk, we are providing a new and
easy-to-use channel for Corrriere users to access information."

    About VoiceCorp (http://www.voice-corp.com)

    VoiceCorp is the leading company in the area of speech-enabling online
content. In 1999 the founders of VoiceCorp pioneered the first-ever
speech-enabling application for websites with its ReadSpeaker application.
Today its ReadSpeaker webbased text-to-speech services for websites and
mobile applications are being used by thousands of websites and millions of
users worldwide. VoiceCorp speech-enables online content on the fly in up to
20 languages and provides a portfolio of web based text-to-speech
applications for websites, mobile sites and apps, RSS feeds, online
campaigns, newsletters, and emails deliverable on computers as well as on
portable devices. VoiceCorp has a wide variety of corporate, media, public
and non-profit customers worldwide subscribing to its services.

Source: VoiceCorp

Not for publication: For more information please contact Jolet Jung-Moolenaar: T +31306971209, F +31306924599, E jolet.jung@voice-corp.com / press@voice-corp.com

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Verizon Launches Comprehensive Sustainability Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Conserve Energy

Program Includes New Initiatives and Expansion of Existing Energy and Recycling Efforts That Have Reduced CO2 Emissions by More Than 793 Million Pounds

NEW YORK, April 12 -- To deliver on its commitment to find practical and innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of its global operations, Verizon has launched a comprehensive sustainability program consisting of a series of new initiatives and an expansion of existing efforts.

The initiatives and expansion range from significantly increasing the number of alternative vehicles in the company's fleet to conducting a trial of energy-efficient FiOS-TV set-top boxes to using more green products and services.

"Customer demand for Verizon's broadband and wireless technology is driving the growth of our high-IQ networks, but we're growing responsibly," said James Gowen, Verizon's chief sustainability officer.  "We're partnering with other businesses, suppliers, employees and our customers to dramatically increase the sustainability of our supply chain and operations. This approach positions the company for growth in future markets while creating lasting social value."

  Some of the initiatives Verizon is launching this year include:

  --  Adding 1,600 alternative energy vehicles in the Verizon fleet in 2010.
      Verizon is purchasing more than 1,100 alternative energy vehicles
      including hybrid and compressed natural gas-powered aerial trucks and
      vans, and hybrid pick-up trucks and sedans. The company will also
      increase its use of biodiesel and flex-fuel (E85) to power 470
      vehicles. A video explaining the benefits of hybrid aerial trucks and
      how they're being used in New York is available at
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5RDYkBnh7k.
  --  Verizon has teamed up with Motorola to trial eco-friendly set-top
      boxes for FiOS TV customers in select markets. The new QIP models use
      significantly less energy than existing models. A DVR model will boast
      increased digital video-recording storage capacity. Packaging for both
      models will be 100 percent recyclable and made from 75 percent
      recycled cardboard.
  --  Kicked off a long-term awareness campaign to educate, encourage and
      make it easy for Verizon's 220,000 employees to cut energy use,
      recycle and reuse at work and home. Recent examples include free
      electronic recycling days, open to the public, at various company
      locations including the company's Operations Center in Basking Ridge,
      N.J., (April 21) and its facility in Ashburn, Va. (April 21). All
      materials collected during the campaign will be recycled or disposed
      of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  --  Verizon's IT, security, communications and network expertise are
      helping the utility sector ramp up smart grid deployment.  The
      company's intelligent IP and wireless networks provide an ideal
      foundation for the smart grid's control and metering functions.

In 2009, Verizon's aggressive energy reduction and recycling measures reduced the company's CO2 emissions by more than 793 million pounds, approximately the amount of CO2 emitted by 46,700 homes in a year. The company also improved its rate of emissions per million dollars in revenue to 60.2 metric tons of CO2 in 2009, from 64.4 metric tons in 2008.

(NOTE: To view a video featuring the many ways Verizon is reducing its carbon footprint, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tETxFdHh0LM.)

In 2009 Verizon took several steps toward increasing the sustainability of the company. Examples include:

  --  A new lab in Columbia, Md., for federal customers interested in
      Optical LAN services and technology. Passive optical network
      technology can reduce power consumption by up to 75 percent because it
      requires no additional regeneration of power for up to 12 miles from a
      campus data center.
  --  Setting energy efficiency standards for the company's suppliers of
      network equipment, resulting in saving 91 million kilowatt hours and
      more than 114 million pounds of CO2 avoidance. In 2008, Verizon led
      the industry by being the first company to establish energy efficiency
      standards.
  --  Handling millions of virtual meetings each month for customers, and
      conducting virtual meetings between Verizon employees, customers,
      partners and suppliers.  The meetings include high-definition video
      conferencing and immersive video, which makes participants feel as
      though they are in the same room.  By skipping the trip and meeting
      virtually, Verizon employees avoided the equivalent of 8 million
      pounds of CO2, which is like taking nearly 700 passenger cars off the
      road for a year.
  --  Monitoring building temperatures and installing energy-efficient
      lighting, which reduced energy consumption by 84 million kilowatt
      hours, enough energy to power 7,800 homes for a year. The company's
      operations center in Basking Ridge, N.J., and two Verizon Wireless
      stores earned the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED silver and gold
      certifications, respectively.
  --  Drivers of Verizon vehicles conserved 1.7 million gallons of fuel in
      2009 as part of the company's continuing efforts to reduce engine
      idling, the equivalent of taking 2,800 cars off the road for a year.
  --  Encouraging business customers to opt for paperless billing from
      Verizon.  Each time a customer does so, Verizon donates money to the
      American Forests' Global ReLeaf program, which replenishes trees in
      the U.S. American Forests planted more than 70,000 trees in 2009,
      through its partnership with Verizon.

For more information about Verizon's commitment to the environment, visit http://newscenter.verizon.com/kit/green-press-kit/.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)(NASDAQ:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Media, Alberto Canal, Verizon, +1-908-559-6367,
alberto.c.canal@verizon.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

ARRIS Announces Master Purchase Agreement with NCTC

ARRIS Touchstone CPE Product Family Gets Exclusive Distribution Rights

SUWANEE, Ga., April 12 -- ARRIS (NASDAQ:ARRS) announced today that it has extended its long-standing relationship with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) to supply NCTC MSO members with end-to-end broadband access solution components.  Under the agreement, ARRIS will also be the exclusive supplier, through the NCTC, of select customer premise E-MTA equipment.   NCTC is comprised of 1,000 member companies, serving over 26.7 million households in the United States.

"We are pleased to announce this new purchase agreement with ARRIS," said Richard Frey, NCTC VP and GM, Hardware.  "Our membership has a long history of successfully deploying ARRIS solutions in their systems and this new agreement will offer them competitive pricing and ARRIS' highly regarded after-sales support to better plan any upgrades or green-field network extensions."

"Over the years, as the NCTC has grown in size and membership, it has become one of our key accounts," noted ARRIS SVP Sales Tim Gropp.  "NCTC enables independent operators in smaller markets to provide their customers with the same level of service and features as their counterparts in much larger, urban telecommunications environments.  ARRIS is honored to continue being a trusted provider to NCTC and to have been singled out in the E-MTA category as an exclusive provider."

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver carrier-grade telephony, network video processing, whole home video, demand driven video, next-generation advertising, network and workforce management solutions, access and transport architectures and ultra high-speed data services. Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Suwanee; Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Kirkland, WA; State College, PA; Wallingford, CT; Waltham, MA; Cork, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

About NCTC

The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for nearly 1,000 member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the United States and its territories. 17 of the top 20 cable operators in the U.S. are NCTC members, who collectively serve over 26.7 million cable subscribers. NCTC is located in Lenexa, Kansas.

Source: ARRIS
   

CONTACT:  Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327,
alex.swan@arrisi.com

Web Site:  http://www.arrisi.com/

Supermicro Unveils World's Only Dual-Processor Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) at SNW

Double-Sided Storage, 6Gbps SAS, Super SBB and More

ORLANDO, Fla., April 12 -- STORAGE NETWORKING WORLD -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a leader in application-optimized server and storage solutions, is unveiling the world's only dual-processor (DP) Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) system optimized for mission-critical, enterprise-level storage applications at Storage Networking World (SNW) in Orlando, Rosen Shingle Creek, booth 113, April 12-14.  Supermicro is also showcasing its Double-Sided Storage(TM) and other 6Gbps SAS (SAS 2.0) systems at the show.

(Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100412/AQ84378 )

"We are excited to offer dual-processor capability to the SBB platform bringing DP computing power with the advantages of dual-node high-speed cache mirroring to enterprise, mission-critical storage applications," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro.  "Our innovative Super SBB (SYS-6036ST-6LR) is a fully redundant, fault-tolerant system that provides hot-swappable canisters for all active components."

Dual 10-gigabit Ethernet connections between each of the two dual-Xeon serverboard canisters and the system midplane deliver high-speed cache mirroring. If one serverboard fails, the other serverboard can control and access the hard drives to keep the system up and running.

"We are excited to combine Supermicro's hardware systems expertise with the performance and ease-of-use delivered by the RELDATA unified storage operating system, RELvos, which includes our integrated clustering, replication and data migration software," said Steven Murphy, CEO, RELDATA.  "Combining our technologies with the latest advancements in storage hardware will offer our customers best-in-class, high-availability solutions with the significantly improved storage performance that is now mandated to support consolidated hypervisor environments."

The Supermicro system is a superset of the new SBB standard. The 3U Super SBB supports sixteen 3.5" hot-swap HDDs (SAS1, SAS2 or Enterprise SATA) with the option to expand beyond sixteen HDDs by using Supermicro's SBB JBOD system (SYS-937R-E2JB).  Each of the two serverboard canisters supports dual-Xeon 5500/5600 series processors, six DIMM slots, three PCI-E Gen2 slots and 6Gbps SAS (SAS 2.0) connections. Equipped with 1200W (Gold Level) high-efficiency redundant power supplies and redundant cooling fans, the SYS-6026ST-6LR is a highly-available, high-reliability storage system at a competitive price.

Also featured at SNW is Supermicro's Double-Sided Storage(TM) chassis (SC847 series), which provides customers with direct hot-swap access to all storage drives while saving valuable rack space. With Platinum Level (94%+ efficiency) redundant power supply support, the server version of the chassis features 36 hot-swap 3.5" hard drive trays with 24 in the front and 12 in the rear.  For JBOD configurations, the chassis can support 21 HDDs in the rear for a total of 45 hot-swap 3.5" drives.  For more detailed information, go to http://www.supermicro.com/storage/.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)

Supermicro, the leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.

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Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions and SuperBlade are registered trademarks and Double-sided Storage is a trademark of Super Micro Computer, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc.,
MichealK@supermicro.com

Web Site:  http://www.supermicro.com/

thredUP Launches Kids Clothing Exchange Website

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 12 -- thredUP, the premier peer-to-peer online clothing exchange, today announced the launch of its much-anticipated service for kids clothing. thredUP kids is the place for America's busiest families to conveniently exchange kids clothing online.

The service aims to bring a new level of affordability, convenience and eco-consciousness to a highly fragmented, billion-dollar market for second-hand children's clothing.  thredUP kids is designed to help parents easily swap clothes their kids have outgrown for great new items that fit. thredUP's best-in-class interface allows parents to exchange with their closest friends or with a national network of parents -- all from the convenience of home.

thredUP kids combines the best features of some of the most popular sites on the web: Like Netflix, parents can queue up a box of gently used clothes to receive.  Then, similar to eBay, members build virtual boxes of clothing to exchange. Finally, like StubHub, thredUP enables, coordinates and manages the exchanges.  The marketplace facilitates exact matches, ensures quality and remedies the lack of coordination that plagues offline clothing swaps. The service is a complete end-to-end solution for busy parents.

"Children grow out of clothes every 3-6 months, having worn outfits only a couple of times," said James Reinhart, Chief Knitwit of thredUP.  "Currently parents are spending upwards of $20,000 on kids clothing by the time their child is 17.  And they're retiring some 1,400 items! We've found that many 'swap, buy, sell' sites are not that enticing to busy parents. They are just too much work. thredUP is all about convenience."

The kids service launches on the heels of the popular men's and women's shirt-swapping site, which went live in October 2009.  While this service already has 10,000 members, the team anticipates that thredUP kids will be an even bigger hit in the hand-me-down market.

"The initial feedback has been tremendous," said Oliver Lubin, Chief Design Knitwit. "In the first two weeks of a private beta launch we have over 1,500 excited parents signed-up to start swapping. Members seem to love the intuitive interface and overall thredUP experience."

The service launches invite-only today. For more information about thredUP kids visit: thredup.com

About the company

thredUP.com is the brainchild of co-founders James Reinhart, Oliver Lubin, and Chris Homer. Both Reinhart and Homer are recent graduates of the Harvard Business School and all three developed the idea in the Spring of 2009.  The company is based in Cambridge, MA and is advised by current Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Source: thredUP
   

CONTACT:  Karen Fein of thredUP, +1-617-299-1049, karen@thredup.com

Web Site:  http://www.thredup.com/

C Y Foundation Launches Co-branded Discount Card with Diversified E-functions

Points rewards earned via credit top-up in i-cafes, strengthening the bond of users and members with the Group

HONG KONG, April 12 -- The PRC's leading electronic tournament and digital entertainment company, C Y Foundation Group Limited ("C Y Foundation" or the "Group"; SEHK: 1182), announces that the Group has reached a consensus with a well-known Chinese discount card company to offer a co-branded discount card. The Group has the exclusive right to promote and market the card in i-cafes throughout the PRC.

The co-branded discount card can be used for consumer purchases, settlement and credit top-up, and users will receive points rewards and discount benefits when using the card. The card is multi-functional, offering e-membership and e-ID authentication. The card will be launched in i-cafes, the e-Sports arena and other entertainment and leisure centers in phase one. The Group anticipates issuing over 10 millions cards annually. The new business is expected to become a new revenue driver and provide growth momentum for the Group. Moreover, with its convenient e-functions, the discount card will help strengthen the bond of users and members with the Group.

Mr. Theodore Cheng Chee Tock, Chairman of C Y Foundation, said, "The approval of e-sport as an official sport by the General Administration of Sports has fostered rapid development in related industries. The integration of sports venues and entertainment centers as well as the growth of leisure club chains in recent years has highlighted the need to develop a new and better payment system. C Y Foundation will leverage on its national i-cafe network as well as the relationship with the Communist Youth League, a network comprising some 80 million young people, to meet the needs of the market and achieve sustainable development."

About C Y Foundation Group Limited

C Y Foundation is an interactive digital entertainment company that provides quality entertainment across China. It is dedicated to organizing and running P2P tournaments for prizes throughout the mainland. C Y Foundation operates a national electronic tournament platform that it promotes through a network of Internet cafes. C Y Foundation also organizes Asia's premier annual e-sports tournament called the International Entertainment Festival (IEF). IEF has an online platform dedicated to daily tournaments at http://www.iefgames.com/ .

Website: http://www.cyfoundation.com/

Issued by Porda International (Finance) PR Group for and on behalf of C Y Foundation Group Limited.

Website: http://www.cyfoundation.com
              http://www.iefgames.com

Source: C Y Foundation Group Limited
   

CONTACT: Ms. Harriet Lau, +852-3150-6761, harriet.lau@pordafinance.com.hk,
or Ms. Winnie Chan, +852-3150-6755, winnie.chan@pordafinance.com.hk or Ms.
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+852-3150-6752,abbey.zhao@pordafinance.com.hk, all of Porda International
(Finance) PR Group for C Y Foundation Group Limited

Family Games from Flying Tiger Entertainment Join Growing Roster of Zeebo Titles

Toy Raid Now Available and Shootin' Gallery Coming Soon

SAN DIEGO, April 12 -- Zeebo, Inc. today announced that Flying Tiger Entertainment, Inc. will be releasing Shootin' Gallery for Zeebo's 3G-connected digital gaming, entertainment and education platform. Shootin' Gallery is the developer's second game for the Zeebo system, following the successful launch of its first Zeebo title, Toy Raid, in March. The Zeebo system was developed for emerging global markets and is currently selling in Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned elsewhere in Latin America, Asia and beyond.

"As we've already seen with the success of Toy Raid, Flying Tiger's games are proving to be quite popular with families in Brazil and Mexico," said Mike Yuen, senior vice president of global content and services, Zeebo, Inc. "We look forward to the launch of Shootin' Gallery and expect it will receive a similar response from Zeebo users of all ages looking to download fresh, fun and entertaining content."

"Our first game for Zeebo, Toy Raid, was ported and enhanced from the iPhone version and we are happy with the positive download trend we've seen since its Zeebo launch in March," said John Brandstetter, president, Flying Tiger Entertainment. "Our team is enjoying the opportunity to work with Zeebo and to be part of this one-of-a-kind product, and we look forward to bringing more titles to Zeebo in the future."

Content delivery and user interface software updates for the Zeebo system occur over the ZeeboNet Wireless Network and are completely transparent to Zeebo customers. Customers can purchase and download content quickly and easily from their living rooms, without having to purchase any software disks or other hardware. Connectivity is provided pre-activated for the system, and users do not have to sign up for any additional service plan or contract. Zeebo takes only minutes to set up. Users simply plug the Zeebo into a television set, and the system automatically connects to the ZeeboNet Wireless Network.

Shootin' Gallery for Zeebo

Kids and adults alike can step right up and take a chance at this exciting game of skill in Shootin' Gallery  for Zeebo. Players test their aim by shooting three layers of animated, scrolling carnival-themed targets within a time limit, add ammunition and avoid targets which can take away ammo and time or speed up all targets. Gamers that shoot fast and shoot accurately will advance through the game's 60 rounds, including unique goals and bonus levels. Exclusively on Zeebo, Shootin' Gallery's new 2-player mode allows gamers to battle against their friends to earn medals and gain sharpshooter glory.

Toy Raid for Zeebo

Toy Raid gives gamers the ability to experience epic-scale airplane wars with realistic toys, fun, massive explosions and awesome game playability. Players can attack the enemy swarming overhead with an anti-aircraft cannon; use specialized weapons like guided bullets, scatter shots and flak shots against airplanes, helicopters, jets, zeppelins, spaceships and the barrage of kamikaze paratroopers; or unleash the ultimate weapon, the nuke, to crush a screen full of unsuspecting enemies. The game features user power-ups, bonus nukes and extra lives that will be necessary to survive the intense 50 levels of mayhem contained in the game. It's time to light up the skies!

For more information on the Zeebo entertainment and education platform, please visit http://www.zeeboinc.com.

About Zeebo

Zeebo, Inc., a closely held company based in San Diego, California, has developed the Zeebo, a wireless platform to deliver digital gaming, entertainment and education content to the next billion consumers in emerging global markets. The system's 3G wireless connectivity allows for rapid, easy delivery of games and other content, free from the risk of piracy. Consumers can buy inexpensive titles, download them directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. The Zeebo is available throughout Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned in other regions.

About Flying Tiger Entertainment

Nevada, USA-based Flying Tiger Entertainment has emerged as one of the fastest growing wireless entertainment companies in the world. With their emphasis on arcade classics, and their many years of development experience, the team at Flying Tiger Entertainment, Inc. is well-positioned to develop, publish and release games, screensavers, ringtones or any entertainment software you need anywhere in the world. Flying Tiger Entertainment's development partners include HudsonSoft, Working Designs, Sega Mobile, Disney Internet Group, THQ, Puzzle Kings, Atlus, Film Threat and Zeebo.

Source: Zeebo, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Michele Guthrie, +1-858-539-9598, pr@zeeboinc.com

Web Site:  http://www.zeeboinc.com/

Award-Winning Game Developer Polarbit Bringing Four Action-Packed Titles to Zeebo System

Growing List of Developers Creating Content to Enable Consumers to 'Play, Learn, Connect'

SAN DIEGO, April 12 -- Zeebo, Inc. today announced that Stockholm-based Polarbit, a noted developer of high-end games for mobile and handheld platforms, will release four action-packed titles for the Zeebo 3G-connected digital gaming, entertainment and education platform later this year. The initial line-up of Polarbit games for Zeebo includes the acclaimed street racer Raging Thunder 2, the arcade flight simulation Armageddon Squadron, the strategy game Iron Sight and the top-down dirt racer Deliverace.

"There have been millions of downloads of Polarbit games, and soon consumers in Brazil and Mexico will have the opportunity to play these excellent titles on the Zeebo system," said Mike Yuen, senior vice president of global content and services, Zeebo, Inc. "We are excited that talented developers like Polarbit recognize the great potential Zeebo provides for securely delivering compelling content directly into the living rooms of families in emerging markets around the world."

"We are thrilled to provide our technology and portfolio of original IP games to the Zeebo system," said Mitri Bautista-Wiberg, founder, Polarbit. "As an independent Swedish developer, we look forward to making the most of the company's innovative 3G wireless digital distribution model and its unique ability to provide us access to consumers in emerging markets we normally wouldn't be able to reach."

Content delivery and user interface software updates for the Zeebo system occur over the ZeeboNet Wireless Network and are completely transparent to Zeebo customers. Customers can purchase and download content quickly and easily from their living rooms, without having to purchase any software disks or other hardware. Connectivity is provided pre-activated for the system, and users do not have to sign up for any additional service plan or contract. Zeebo takes only minutes to set up. Users simply plug the Zeebo into a television set, and the system automatically connects to the ZeeboNet Wireless Network.

For more information on the Zeebo entertainment and education platform, please visit http://www.zeeboinc.com.

ABOUT ZEEBO

Zeebo, Inc., a closely held company based in San Diego, California, has developed the Zeebo, a wireless platform to deliver digital gaming, entertainment and education content to the next billion consumers in emerging global markets. The system's 3G wireless connectivity allows for rapid, easy delivery of games and other content, free from the risk of piracy. Consumers can buy inexpensive titles, download them directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. The Zeebo is available throughout Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned in other regions.

ABOUT POLARBIT AB

Polarbit is a leading developer of high-end 3D games and middleware for the mobile and handheld markets worldwide. They have developed acclaimed licensed IP for mobile platforms including Krazy Kart Racing, FIFA 10, Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, Spore, Indy 500, Tiger Woods 07 and SSX. Polarbit also develops original games including Raging Thunder, ToonWarz, Armageddon Squadron, Iron Sight and others. Their proprietary Fuse middleware platform is used by mobile developers around the world looking for high-end 3D graphics, online excellence and cross-platform compatibility. Founded in 2005 and based in Sweden, Polarbit is a private company.

ABOUT FUSE

Fuse is Polarbit's proprietary middleware solution for cross-platform development on smartphones and handheld devices; a highly optimized framework comprised of an SDK, toolset and game engines supporting all major mobile platforms including iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, Symbian, BREW, Nintendo DS, WIPI and Windows Mobile.

Source: Zeebo, Inc.
   
Web Site:  http://www.zeeboinc.com/

Huevocartoon's 'Un Juego de Huevos' Videogame Now Available Exclusively for the Zeebo System

Toto, Willy and the Gang Star in Videogame World for the First Time, Bringing Family Fun to Children's Day Celebrations

MEXICO CITY, April 12 -- Zeebo, Inc. today announced that Un Juego de Huevos, the first videogame from Mexico-based animation company Huevocartoon, will be available on April 19 exclusively on the Zeebo 3G-connected digital gaming, entertainment and education platform. The game can be purchased for 220 pesos ($17.79 US) and downloaded wirelessly to the Zeebo system by consumers in Mexico. Un Juego de Huevos is based on the award-winning animated film Una Pelicula de Huevos, which is the second-highest grossing domestically-produced film of all time in Mexico. In addition to its Mexican release, the game will soon be available to Zeebo customers in Brazil.

"Huevocartoon is giving its fans the opportunity to celebrate Children's Day with a truly entertaining experience full of family fun with Toto, Willy and other beloved characters," said Mike Yuen, senior vice president of global content and services, Zeebo, Inc. "We are honored that Huevocartoon decided to launch its first videogame on the Zeebo platform, and the best part is that families can quickly and easily purchase and download Un Juego de Huevos on their Zeebo system right from the comfort and convenience of their living rooms."

"It is finally time to bring our favorite Huevocartoon friends to life in an action-packed videogame," said Rodolfo Riva Palacio, co-founder of Huevocartoon. "Zeebo is the perfect partner to help us bring the game to our fans in Mexico and eventually around the world. The Zeebo system gives parents, kids and most importantly Huevocartoon fans of all ages the chance to connect with Toto, Willy and the gang like never before."

"With the launch of Un Juego de Huevos, Zeebo reaffirms its commitment to the Mexican and Latin American market," said Franz Elizondo, general manager for Zeebo in Mexico. "Zeebo is the first entertainment system to offer 100 percent of its content in Spanish, and we are committed to providing content that is relevant to the region. This launch marks an important milestone for Mexico, as this is the first videogame for any gaming system that has been launched based on a Mexican license."

About Un Juego de Huevos

Un Juego de Huevos is the first game based on the hit movie Una Pelicula de Huevos. Un Juego de Huevos is an action-adventure game that reunites all the familiar characters from the film, including Toto, Willy, Confi, Serp, Cuache and Tlacua, in an alternative storyline. This time, Confi tells what really happened in Toto's quest to become a chicken. Players take on the role of Toto or Willy, with the ability to unlock an additional secret character. The goal is to explore and battle through a series of increasingly tough challenges on the way to victory. There are 25 levels, 5 exhilarating "boss battles" and 10 unlockable competition levels. Users can play alone or with a friend, work as a team or compete against each other in race mode.

Una Pelicula de Huevos enjoyed tremendous box-office success, taking in more than 142 million pesos, with more than four million viewers, and is the second-highest grossing film in Mexico since its debut in 2006. The film received several major film awards, including the Ariel Award for Best Feature Length Animated Film, presented by the Mexican Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and considered one of the most prestigious awards in the Mexican movie industry.

Content delivery and user interface software updates for the Zeebo system occur over the ZeeboNet Wireless Network and are completely transparent to Zeebo customers. Customers can purchase and download Un Juego de Huevos quickly and easily from their living room, without having to purchase any software disks or other hardware. Connectivity is provided pre-activated for the system, and users do not have to sign up for any additional service plan or contract. Zeebo takes only minutes to set up. Users simply plug the Zeebo into a television set, and the system automatically connects to the ZeeboNet Wireless Network.

For more information on the Zeebo entertainment and education platform, please visit http://www.zeeboinc.com and http://www.zeebo.com.mx.

ABOUT ZEEBO

Zeebo, Inc., a closely held company based in San Diego, California, has developed the Zeebo, a wireless platform to deliver digital gaming, entertainment and education content to the next billion consumers in emerging global markets. The system's 3G wireless connectivity allows for rapid, easy delivery of games and other content, free from the risk of piracy. Consumers can buy inexpensive titles, download them directly to the Zeebo and access the Internet, all from the comfort of home. The Zeebo is available throughout Brazil and Mexico, with future rollouts planned in other regions.

ABOUT HUEVOCARTOON

Huevocartoon is a 100-percent Mexican animation company whose characters and licensed products hold a prominent position in Mexico and across the Spanish-speaking world. Huevocartoon has more than 2.1 million followers on the Internet, and the company's two feature films rank first and second among all Mexican animated productions in box-office gross and audience size. Known for their humor and family focus, Huevocartoon productions have won numerous awards and devoted audiences in Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, and Europe.

Source: Zeebo, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Janet Sanchez, Accounts Executive of Precision Marcom, (52-55)
9149 2476, janet@precision.com.mx, or Eduardo Tellez Giron L, of Huevocartoon,
+52 (55) 5536-5654, eduardo@huevocartoon.com, or Zeebo, Inc., pr@zeeboinc.com

Web Site:  http://www.zeeboinc.com/

FreeWave Technologies' Jim Gardner to Speak on Data Collection for Gas Measurement at 2010 ENTELEC

BOULDER, Colo., April 12 --
  WHO:     Jim Gardner
           Business Development Manager, Oil & Gas
           FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
           (http://www.freewave.com)

            Jim Gardner is a seasoned industry veteran in SCADA and data
            collection technologies and the oil and gas team leader for
            FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Prior to joining FreeWave, Gardner
            was vice president at Remote Operating Systems. He graduated
            from the University of Washington in 1975 with a Bachelor of
            Arts degree. He currently is a member of ENTELEC, ASGMT and
            ISHM.

            Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the
            innovative design/manufacture of license-free spread spectrum,
            licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are
            trusted for mission critical applications around the world
            (http://www.freewave.com).

  WHAT:    "The Evolution of Data Collection for Gas Measurement"

            Evolving communication technologies are revolutionizing SCADA
            (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems just as new
            technology in drilling and production are revolutionizing the
            way oil and gas wells are produced. In today's oil and gas
            environment, production volumes are many times greater than they
            were just 10 years ago. The price of these natural resources is
            down significantly from where it was in 2008 so, for producers,
            it has become increasingly more important to run more cost-
            effective operations.

            Today, more pre-planning and system design are necessary to
            build an expandable, scalable communications network. These
            systems are much more complex than the older systems but provide
            far greater versatility and are far more robust than the systems
            built 10 or 15 years ago.

  WHERE:   George R. Brown Convention Center
           1001 Avenida de las Americas
           Houston, TX 77010

  WHEN:    Thursday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

            For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with
            Mr. Gardner, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR
  CONTACT:  (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

Source: FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Christin Jeffers of Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760, ext. 14,
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com, for FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.freewave.com/

CA Technology Leaders to Address Cloud Management and Security Issues at Cloud Expo

Company Also To Participate in Business Software Alliance Cybersecurity Forums

ISLANDIA, N.Y., April 12 -- CA (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that three of its technology leaders will speak at the 5th International Cloud Expo being held April 19-21 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. All are presenting on Monday, April 19.

  --  In a session entitled "Ten Security Questions to ask before Moving to
      the Cloud," Tim Brown, CA chief security architect and distinguished
      engineer, will explain how business demand will drive cloud adoption -
      just as it drove mainframe, client/server and Web applications -
      despite security concerns. Brown will highlight a list of
      security-related questions that organizations should consider before
      moving to the cloud.

  --  In a session entitled "Cloud Computing Everywhere: How Are We Going to
      Manage All of This?" Barry Lynn, CA executive advisor and former CEO
      at 3Tera, will discuss how the management of IT in the cloud must
      evolve for this model to become pervasive among enterprises.

  --  In a session entitled "Making Sense of Cloud Service Management," Mark
      Rivington, vice president of technology for the Nimsoft business unit
      at CA, will characterize the shift in management responsibility that
      comes with the adoption of any of the predominant cloud computing
      service types--Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service, and
      Platform as a Service.   He will discuss best practices used by early
      adopters to monitor services delivered in cloud computing deployments.
      Rivington will also participate on the CTO Power Panel--"Has
      Enterprise IT Changed Forever and for Always," on Tuesday, April 20.

Brown also will speak at the Business Software Alliance Cybersecurity Forums in Brussels, Belgium, and Washington, D.C. on April 13 and 29 respectively. He will participate in panels discussing "Security and Cloud Computing" and "Identity Management and Other Solutions to Online Security: Is an Open Internet Compatible with User Trust, Security and Privacy?"

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  About CA

CA (NASDAQ:CA), the world's leading independent IT management software company, helps customers optimize IT for better business results. CA's Enterprise IT Management solutions for mainframe and distributed computing enable Lean IT--empowering organizations to more effectively govern, manage and secure their IT operations. For more information, visit http://www.ca.com.

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Copyright © 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.

  Press Contacts

  Leanne Agurkis
  CA, Inc.
  Phone: (386) 738-1912
  Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com

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Source: CA
   

CONTACT:  Leanne Agurkis, CA, Inc., +1-386-738-1912,
Leanne.Agurkis@ca.com

Web Site:  http://ca.com/

Tampa Web Design Company Hosts Interactive Marketing Workshop, #ShinyObjects

TAMPA, Fla., April 12 -- Roger West Creative and Code, a Tampa website design company and interactive marketing agency is hosting an intensive two-hour workshop for marketing professionals and business owners.

In a quest to tackle the divide between marketing best practices and emerging Internet technologies, the event titled Beware of Shiny Objects will confront the hype surrounding social media marketing, web 2.0 strategies, augmented reality, and other trends. The workshop will teach businesses how to develop a results-driven online marketing strategy by integrating new technologies with traditional marketing best practices.

"The event is about Marketing ADD and the Shiny Object Syndrome. Marketing professionals are quick to turn their attention to the latest and greatest tactics, but they tend to dive in without a strategy. In the end they burn up resources while missing opportunities for lead generation," says Michael Westafer, CEO of Roger West Creative & Code. "This workshop is going to teach them about real strategy; about how messaging, conversion, and analytics equal results."

The event will be held at the Quorum Hotel in Tampa on Tuesday, April 20 at 8 AM. The workshop will be taught by marketing professionals from the Tampa Bay area, including Mike Westafer, CEO of Roger West Creative & Code, Eric Santo, Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence for ConnectWise, and Jennie Treby, Senior Marketing Manager for Tribridge. Guests can register online at http://www.rogerwestcreative.com/shiny.

  For more information about the event, please email Shanna Kurpe.

  About Roger West:

Roger West Creative and Code (http://www.rogerwestcreative.com) is a new kind of interactive agency, bridging the gap between marketing and technology. The company provides full-service integrated marketing solutions to businesses worldwide. Roger West's services include website design and web development, online marketing, traditional marketing, custom web solutions, software development, content management systems and e-commerce storefronts.

As an award-winning agency, Roger West and its employees have been honored by such organizations as MarketingSherpa and the American Advertising Federation. Most recently, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine named Roger West CEO Mike Westafer as a finalist for Emerging CEO of the Year.

  Contacts

  Shanna Kurpe, Marketing Manager
  Roger West Creative and Code
  813.433.1869
  skurpe@rogerwestcreative.com

  Holly Clifford-Corral, Public Relations
  Tango Marketing
  404.668.7733
  hollycliffordpr@gmail.com

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Source: Roger West Creative and Code
   

CONTACT:  Shanna Kurpe, Marketing Manager, Roger West Creative and Code,
+1-813-433-1869, skurpe@rogerwestcreative.com; Holly Clifford-Corral, Public
Relations, Tango Marketing, +1-404-668-7733, hollycliffordpr@gmail.com

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

Lockheed Martin Completes First Live Tracking Exercise With New Multi-Mission, Open Architecture Aegis Signal Processor

MOORESTOWN, N.J., April 12 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) successfully identified and tracked numerous live targets for the first time using its new Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP). The MMSP is intended to help combine next-generation Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and Anti-Air Warfare capabilities in an open combat system architecture for the U.S. Navy.

"By combining the proven SPY-1 radar and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense signal processing capability, we will provide cost-effective and space-efficient warfighting improvements for the U.S. Navy," said Allan Croly, director, Naval Radar Programs, for Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Sensors business unit.

The augmented Aegis system detected air tracks at the Navy's land-based test facility, the Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Combat Systems Engineering Development Site in New Jersey. Additional testing will occur throughout 2010. As part of the Aegis Modernization Program, MMSP is scheduled for installation on guided missile destroyers currently equipped with the Aegis Weapon System.  The MMSP installations will begin in 2012.

The road to Aegis Open Architecture has included extensive systems engineering to reconfigure the Aegis system to allow frequent technology refreshes and the ready acceptance of capability upgrades, whether they are accomplished via new development or the integration of third-party-developed products.

The 92 Aegis-equipped ships currently in service around the globe have more than 950 years of at-sea operational experience and have launched more than 3,500 missiles in tests and real-world operations.  In addition to the United States, Aegis is the maritime weapon system of choice for Australia, Japan, Norway, South Korea and Spain.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.

For additional information on Lockheed Martin Corporation, visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Source: Lockheed Martin
   

CONTACT:  Kathy Baier of Lockheed Martin, +1-856-722-3006, or
+1-609-472-7954 (cell), Kathleen.m.baier@lmco.com

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

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JNBridge to release JNBridgePro version 5.1 with support for visual studio 2010 and Microsoft .NET Framework 4

JNBridgePro 5.1 enables developers to access Java from Visual Studio 2010 while working with multiple versions of the .NET Framework

BOULDER, Colo., April 12 -- JNBridge, (http://www.jnbridge.com/jnbpro51.htm), the award-winning provider of Java and .NET Framework interoperability tools, today announced it will be releasing JNBridgePro 5.1. The company's latest version of its core product has been upgraded to include support for Microsoft's Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.

JNBridgePro connects Java and .NET Framework-based components and applications together with simple-to-use Visual Studio and Eclipse plug-ins that remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability. JNBridgePro 5.1 enables developers to access Java components from Visual Studio 2010, and work with multiple .NET Frameworks, including .NET 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and now 4.0.

".NET  Framework 4 has a brand new set of core assemblies," said Wayne Citrin, CTO of JNBridge. "Users need to be able to create interoperability projects that are targeted toward a specific version of the .NET Framework. Visual Studio 2010 supports multi-targeting toward .NET 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0. JNBridgePro 5.1 enables users to target the specific .NET Framework version they need."

JNBridgePro's Visual Studio plug-in allows developers to explore and expose Java classes directly within Visual Studio 2010.  Developers can access any Java-based component or application, and use JNBridgePro to build proxies that are directly callable from .NET Framework-based code.

"Microsoft is pleased that JNBridge, a Visual Studio Industry Partner, has invested early in supporting Visual Studio 2010 and our next-generation application development platform, and is simultaneously shipping JNBridgePro version 5.1," said Eddie Amos, General Manager, Developer Platform and Tools Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "Products like JNBridgePro help customers simplify their development process from design to deployment when using Microsoft products like Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4."

Availability

JNBridgePro 5.1 will be available for download beginning on April 26, and can be purchased directly from JNBridge. For more information on JNBridgePro please visit: (http://www.jnbridge.com/jnbpro51.htm).

About JNBridge

JNBridge is the industry's leading provider of interoperability software that connect Java and .NET framework-based components applications together with simple-to-use tools and adapters that remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability and generate high performance communications. The company's core product, JNBridgePro, and its JMS adapters for .NET and for BizTalk Server are uniquely designed to enable enterprises to quickly and easily integrate between heterogeneous infrastructures. JNBridge was founded in 2001 in Boulder, Colorado as a privately held company and boasts more than 400 customers in 40 countries. Customers include leading Fortune 500 companies and organizations in financial services, insurance, media, manufacturing and other industries. For more information, please visit (http://www.jnbridge.com/jnbpro51.htm).

  Contact information:
  --------------------
  Christie Denniston
  Catapult PR-IR
  Office: 303-581-7760, ext. 13
  Cell: 303-827-5164
  cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

Source: JNBridge
   

CONTACT:  Christie Denniston of Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760, ext. 13,
cell, +1-303-827-5164, cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com, for JNBridge

Web Site:  http://www.jnbridge.com/