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April 8, 2010
TexasTicketFix.com First-of-Its Kind Online Legal Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
TexasTicketFix.com First-of-Its Kind Online Legal Service
SAN ANTONIO, April 8 -- Brylak Law, led by veteran attorney Wally Brylak, is launching what is believed to be the first online legal service of its kind in the nation designed to take the hassle out of traffic tickets.
TexasTicketFix.com is a service for anyone who receives a traffic citation from the San Antonio Police Department.
"The City of San Antonio issues approximately 4,000 violations weekly. Our online service is so easy to use that we anticipate it will actually increase the percentage of people who pay their tickets," says attorney Wally Brylak.
For the cost of the ticket, plus $45, TexasTicketFix.com takes the hassle out of a traffic ticket. Here's how it works:
-- Log-on to http://www.TexasTicketFix.com and follow the prompts, enter the
ticket number on the secure Internet site or call (210) 733-5533 to
handle it over the phone.
-- A Brylak Law attorney will represent you in court and negotiate
deferred disposition or dismissal of the ticket.
-- Your driving record stays clean, so there's no increase to your
insurance premium.
-- All clients receive a copy of court documents confirming their case's
outcome.
"You won't have to take time off work. You won't wait in line for hours at the courthouse. You won't spend eight hours in a defensive driving class; and, you won't worry about putting it off until it's too late and a warrant is issued for your arrest," adds Brylak.
It's easy, fast and convenient. If the court will not allow a deferred disposition because of your driving record, you have the option of having your money refunded, so there's no risk.
Brylak said TexasTicketFix.com will expand to serve drivers in other Texas cities in the near future.
Brylak was raised in a working-class town and has spent the majority of his legal career as a personal injury attorney. He has filed more than 1,000 lawsuits and dispensed thousands more cases out of court, handling victims of auto accidents, work-related injuries, insurance disputes, wrongful death and more.
Brylak said TexasTicketFix.com is an extension of that philosophy. He came up with the idea because he recognized a need to make the process more convenient for those who cannot afford to take time away from work to deal with the headache of a traffic ticket or attend defensive driving.
For more information, visit http://www.TexasTicketFix.com or call (210) 733-5533.
Source: Brylak Law
CONTACT: Evie Reichel, +1-210-872-3843, evgr@earthlink.net, for Brylak
Law
Web Site: http://www.texasticketfix.com/
SAN ANTONIO, April 8 -- Brylak Law, led by veteran attorney Wally Brylak, is launching what is believed to be the first online legal service of its kind in the nation designed to take the hassle out of traffic tickets.
TexasTicketFix.com is a service for anyone who receives a traffic citation from the San Antonio Police Department.
"The City of San Antonio issues approximately 4,000 violations weekly. Our online service is so easy to use that we anticipate it will actually increase the percentage of people who pay their tickets," says attorney Wally Brylak.
For the cost of the ticket, plus $45, TexasTicketFix.com takes the hassle out of a traffic ticket. Here's how it works:
-- Log-on to http://www.TexasTicketFix.com and follow the prompts, enter the
ticket number on the secure Internet site or call (210) 733-5533 to
handle it over the phone.
-- A Brylak Law attorney will represent you in court and negotiate
deferred disposition or dismissal of the ticket.
-- Your driving record stays clean, so there's no increase to your
insurance premium.
-- All clients receive a copy of court documents confirming their case's
outcome.
"You won't have to take time off work. You won't wait in line for hours at the courthouse. You won't spend eight hours in a defensive driving class; and, you won't worry about putting it off until it's too late and a warrant is issued for your arrest," adds Brylak.
It's easy, fast and convenient. If the court will not allow a deferred disposition because of your driving record, you have the option of having your money refunded, so there's no risk.
Brylak said TexasTicketFix.com will expand to serve drivers in other Texas cities in the near future.
Brylak was raised in a working-class town and has spent the majority of his legal career as a personal injury attorney. He has filed more than 1,000 lawsuits and dispensed thousands more cases out of court, handling victims of auto accidents, work-related injuries, insurance disputes, wrongful death and more.
Brylak said TexasTicketFix.com is an extension of that philosophy. He came up with the idea because he recognized a need to make the process more convenient for those who cannot afford to take time away from work to deal with the headache of a traffic ticket or attend defensive driving.
For more information, visit http://www.TexasTicketFix.com or call (210) 733-5533.
Source: Brylak Law
CONTACT: Evie Reichel, +1-210-872-3843, evgr@earthlink.net, for Brylak
Law
Web Site: http://www.texasticketfix.com/
Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler Teams Up With BillMyParents(R) Online Teen Payment Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:56:02 AM
Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler Teams Up With BillMyParents(R) Online Teen Payment Solutions
SAN DIEGO, April 8 -- BillMyParents®, the online teen payment system of Socialwise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCLW) , is proud to announce that professional skateboarder and 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male Athlete Ryan Sheckler has signed a deal with the Company to promote its online BillMyParents® payment solution. Sheckler will be part of a major marketing initiative the Company plans to launch in late spring which will include a multitude of top action sports athletes and retailers.
The star of MTV's hit reality show "Life of Ryan," Ryan Sheckler is the skateboarding child prodigy who exploded onto the professional scene in 2003, turning pro at the tender age of 13. That year alone saw him astound the world with gold medals in street at the X Games and the Gravity Games. He also took first place overall in the Vans Triple Crown street competition. A native of San Clemente, CA, Ryan has also created The Sheckler Foundation to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need, as well as injured action sports athletes. The first athlete to ever win the Dew Action Sports Tour championship 3 years in a row, Ryan continues to be an innovative and powerhouse skateboarder and international celebrity, with 1.5 million followers on Twitter alone.
"I love what BillMyParents is doing for teens and tweens," says Sheckler. "Teens need their independence, and using the BillMyParents payment systems means they can pick exactly what they want - it's very easy, and is also secure for parents. I have a close relationship with my mom, and I believe it's important for kids and their parents to talk about building good habits."
"I am excited to have Ryan endorsing and promoting the BillMyParents brand as he is a truly talented rising star," commented Jim Collas, President and CEO of BillMyParents®. "Just last week, Ryan won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Best Male Athlete, beating out LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Shawn White."
BillMyParents® offers cutting-edge payment solutions for teens and their parents. Through the unique Supervised Shopping(TM) program, teens shopping online on partner retail sites click on the BillMyParents® payment button that appears next to items they're viewing to indicate their selections. The simple and data-safe automated system immediately notifies parents via email or text, who can decide whether or not to approve purchases. Parents can also opt to load teen accounts with pre-set spending amounts in advance.
For more information, go to: http://www.BillMyParents.com
About BillMyParents®
BillMyParents® provides payment solutions targeted to young people between the ages of 8 and 21. Our solutions facilitate communication between parents and young people and help teach financial responsibility. For more information: http://www.billmyparents.com
About Socialwise, Inc.
Socialwise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCLW) is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information: http://www.socialwise.com
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and planned business activities. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those in Company reports filed with the SEC. The Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those statements.
Source: Socialwise, Inc.
CONTACT: MEDIA, Sunny Zobel, sunny@themilkmilk.com, M: +1-503-927-4488,
0:+1-503-213-3510; or INVESTOR RELATIONS, Robert Wheat, rwheat@socialwise.com,
M: +1-619-218-9908; or BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Mark Miller,
mr.markmiller@me.com, M: +1-760-419-8955
Web Site: http://www.socialwise.com/
SAN DIEGO, April 8 -- BillMyParents®, the online teen payment system of Socialwise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCLW) , is proud to announce that professional skateboarder and 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male Athlete Ryan Sheckler has signed a deal with the Company to promote its online BillMyParents® payment solution. Sheckler will be part of a major marketing initiative the Company plans to launch in late spring which will include a multitude of top action sports athletes and retailers.
The star of MTV's hit reality show "Life of Ryan," Ryan Sheckler is the skateboarding child prodigy who exploded onto the professional scene in 2003, turning pro at the tender age of 13. That year alone saw him astound the world with gold medals in street at the X Games and the Gravity Games. He also took first place overall in the Vans Triple Crown street competition. A native of San Clemente, CA, Ryan has also created The Sheckler Foundation to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need, as well as injured action sports athletes. The first athlete to ever win the Dew Action Sports Tour championship 3 years in a row, Ryan continues to be an innovative and powerhouse skateboarder and international celebrity, with 1.5 million followers on Twitter alone.
"I love what BillMyParents is doing for teens and tweens," says Sheckler. "Teens need their independence, and using the BillMyParents payment systems means they can pick exactly what they want - it's very easy, and is also secure for parents. I have a close relationship with my mom, and I believe it's important for kids and their parents to talk about building good habits."
"I am excited to have Ryan endorsing and promoting the BillMyParents brand as he is a truly talented rising star," commented Jim Collas, President and CEO of BillMyParents®. "Just last week, Ryan won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Best Male Athlete, beating out LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Shawn White."
BillMyParents® offers cutting-edge payment solutions for teens and their parents. Through the unique Supervised Shopping(TM) program, teens shopping online on partner retail sites click on the BillMyParents® payment button that appears next to items they're viewing to indicate their selections. The simple and data-safe automated system immediately notifies parents via email or text, who can decide whether or not to approve purchases. Parents can also opt to load teen accounts with pre-set spending amounts in advance.
For more information, go to: http://www.BillMyParents.com
About BillMyParents®
BillMyParents® provides payment solutions targeted to young people between the ages of 8 and 21. Our solutions facilitate communication between parents and young people and help teach financial responsibility. For more information: http://www.billmyparents.com
About Socialwise, Inc.
Socialwise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCLW) is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information: http://www.socialwise.com
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and planned business activities. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those in Company reports filed with the SEC. The Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those statements.
Source: Socialwise, Inc.
CONTACT: MEDIA, Sunny Zobel, sunny@themilkmilk.com, M: +1-503-927-4488,
0:+1-503-213-3510; or INVESTOR RELATIONS, Robert Wheat, rwheat@socialwise.com,
M: +1-619-218-9908; or BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Mark Miller,
mr.markmiller@me.com, M: +1-760-419-8955
Web Site: http://www.socialwise.com/
paddypowerpoker.com Announces US$40,000 April Bonanza
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:49:01 AM
Over $40,000 to be Won in Exclusive Promotions
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paddypowerpoker.com Announces US$40,000 April Bonanza Over $40,000 to be Won in Exclusive Promotions
DUBLIN, April 8, 2010-- paddypowerpoker.com today announces a feast of new promotions to run
during April. The promotions include cash giveaways, the return of the poker
room's biggest online poker festival and new live event qualification
options. There is over US$30,000 in cash prizes to be won in
paddypowerpoker.com-exclusive promotions, as well as VIP packages to Las
Vegas and the Irish Winter Festival.
"We've got so much going on in April that it's hard to keep up with it
all", said Paddy Power, Communications Manager for paddypowerpoker.com.
"We've got our traditional giveaway promotions alongside new live event
qualification and of course the ECOOP VI is making a welcome return - it is
going to be busy month for poker enthusiasts!"
The following promotions are currently live on paddypowerpoker.com:
- Rakes'n'Ladders (April 5th - May 2nd): a US$20,000 Points Race
- Double Up STT promotion (April 9th - May 2nd): $14,000 to be won
by Double Up Sit'n'Go players
- European Championship of Online Poker VI (May 14th - June 6th):
over US$5,000,000 guaranteed in one of poker's biggest online
festivals, with feeders running daily
- WSOP Blast Off: a variety of World Series of Poker* qualification
routes are available, with feeders starting from less than a dollar
- WSOP Warrior: a MTT super league with 10 WSOP packages up for
grabs
- Irish Winter Festival qualification: the first Super Satellite is
scheduled for April 11th, with two packages guaranteed
*World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License
Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not
associated or affiliated with, paddypowerpoker.com or its products, services,
promotions or tournaments.
Note to editors: For further details on Rakes'n'Ladders and Double Up STT
promotion, please see: http://www.paddypowerpoker.com/promotions. For further
details on ECOOP VI, WSOP Blast Off, WSOP Warrior and Irish Winter Festival
qualification, please see: http://www.paddypowerpoker.com/tournaments/.
For more information please contact: Paul Burke, paddypowerpoker.com
Press Officer, Tel: +353-1-488-1738, Mob: +353-85-140-0112,
pburke@paddypower.com. You can also visit http://www.paddypower.com/ for
additional information.
Source: paddypowerpoker.com
For more information please contact: Paul Burke, paddypowerpoker.com Press Officer, Tel: +353-1-488-1738, Mob: +353-85-140-0112, pburke@paddypower.com.
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paddypowerpoker.com Announces US$40,000 April Bonanza Over $40,000 to be Won in Exclusive Promotions
DUBLIN, April 8, 2010-- paddypowerpoker.com today announces a feast of new promotions to run
during April. The promotions include cash giveaways, the return of the poker
room's biggest online poker festival and new live event qualification
options. There is over US$30,000 in cash prizes to be won in
paddypowerpoker.com-exclusive promotions, as well as VIP packages to Las
Vegas and the Irish Winter Festival.
"We've got so much going on in April that it's hard to keep up with it
all", said Paddy Power, Communications Manager for paddypowerpoker.com.
"We've got our traditional giveaway promotions alongside new live event
qualification and of course the ECOOP VI is making a welcome return - it is
going to be busy month for poker enthusiasts!"
The following promotions are currently live on paddypowerpoker.com:
- Rakes'n'Ladders (April 5th - May 2nd): a US$20,000 Points Race
- Double Up STT promotion (April 9th - May 2nd): $14,000 to be won
by Double Up Sit'n'Go players
- European Championship of Online Poker VI (May 14th - June 6th):
over US$5,000,000 guaranteed in one of poker's biggest online
festivals, with feeders running daily
- WSOP Blast Off: a variety of World Series of Poker* qualification
routes are available, with feeders starting from less than a dollar
- WSOP Warrior: a MTT super league with 10 WSOP packages up for
grabs
- Irish Winter Festival qualification: the first Super Satellite is
scheduled for April 11th, with two packages guaranteed
*World Series of Poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah's License
Company, LLC ("Harrah's"). Harrah's does not sponsor or endorse, and is not
associated or affiliated with, paddypowerpoker.com or its products, services,
promotions or tournaments.
Note to editors: For further details on Rakes'n'Ladders and Double Up STT
promotion, please see: http://www.paddypowerpoker.com/promotions. For further
details on ECOOP VI, WSOP Blast Off, WSOP Warrior and Irish Winter Festival
qualification, please see: http://www.paddypowerpoker.com/tournaments/.
For more information please contact: Paul Burke, paddypowerpoker.com
Press Officer, Tel: +353-1-488-1738, Mob: +353-85-140-0112,
pburke@paddypower.com. You can also visit http://www.paddypower.com/ for
additional information.
Source: paddypowerpoker.com
For more information please contact: Paul Burke, paddypowerpoker.com Press Officer, Tel: +353-1-488-1738, Mob: +353-85-140-0112, pburke@paddypower.com.
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Weather Central Ushers in the Future of Weathercasting with 3D:LIVE Fusion
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
Weather Central Ushers in the Future of Weathercasting with 3D:LIVE Fusion
Combines Powerful New Hardware Platform, Weather Science Advances, Render-less Animation and Multi-Screen Delivery
MADISON, Wis., April 8 -- Weather Central LLC today introduced 3D:LIVE Fusion - the next generation of the world's most viewed on air broadcast weather platform. 3D:LIVE Fusion leverages four decades of innovation, a powerful new hardware platform, and extensive new story-telling tools to enable broadcasters to effortlessly deliver their most sophisticated weathercasts ever across every screen, including TV, PC and mobile devices.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100210/NY53169LOGO )
3D:LIVE Fusion makes its world debut at NAB 2010, April 12-15, on Stand SU912.
"3D:LIVE Fusion is a dramatic step forward in the evolution of weathercasting," said Bill Baker, president at Weather Central. "With today's highly mobile viewership, broadcasters need to not only be first to air--they need to reach subscribers with the complete story no matter where they are. 3D:LIVE Fusion meets that challenge, making it easy to quickly deliver in-depth, visually stunning weather forecasts and alerts that take full advantage of the capabilities of every display platform."
Built on the latest 64-bit Windows 7 operating system, 3D:LIVE Fusion takes advantage of enhancements in hardware performance to enable the instant creation of stunning visuals. New QuickMap(TM) render-less technology perfectly complements the world's most advanced real-time weather data services, enabling broadcasters to display stunning map animations merged with text and 3D objects to deliver current conditions and forecast visualizations.
3D:LIVE Fusion uses the highest resolution forecast data available today, Weather Central's 1KM Super MicroCast®, to deliver hyperlocal, pinpoint accurate weather information. Information is updated in real-time as it is combined with map animations, on-the-fly 3D MetroVisions(TM) local buildings plotted on Bing maps, and satellite- and radar-caliber forecast clouds for a thoroughly immersive experience.
While enhancing the speed and visual impact of weather presentations, 3D:LIVE Fusion SimulCAST(TM) tools further streamline the entire process of bringing weather to the audience. A new MOS interface connects 3D:LIVE Fusion to ENPS and Avid iNews newsroom computer systems, making it easy to integrate weather within the overall news production workflow. The addition of Weather Central's Content Manager supports efficient "hub-and-spoke" configurations for broadcast groups, enabling many production resources to be consolidated at a central location for distribution and localization at affiliate stations. 3D:LIVE Fusion works seamlessly with ESP:LIVE storm tracking to add a complete severe weather package.
A new Integrated Content Engine for 3D:LIVE Fusion enhances branding and saves time for weathercasters, giving them tools for distributing news information and alerts to their mobile sites and apps, web pages, digital sub-channels and any other screen connecting broadcasters with their viewers. New social networking tools mean that a single click on the 3D:LIVE Fusion desktop automatically posts updated information to the station's Facebook and Twitter pages.
For information about 3D:LIVE Fusion and the complete range of solutions from Weather Central, visit http://www.wxc.com, call +1 (608) 274-5789, or email globalsales@wxc.com.
About Weather Central, LLC
Weather Central, LLC, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.
© 2009 Weather Central LLC, Madison, Wis. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Weather Central LLC, :LIVE, GENESIS:LIVE, 3D:LIVE, ESP:LIVE, Weather Central MagicTRAK, LiveLine GENESIS, A.D.O.N.I.S. MicroCast, A.D.O.N.I.S. FutureCast, StormSentinel DV, WxWarn2, ScreenWRITER, SportsWRITER, SimulCAST, X-Vision, Storm Vitals, TelePath, RainVision, SnowVision, FunnelPATH, CellPATH, HailZONE, GustZONE, MessoPATH, Always-On Training, Instant Mapping and WxPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Weather Central LLC.
All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: Weather Central LLC
CONTACT: Evan Sirof, +1-845-255-1909, evan@marcomm-on-call.com
Web Site: http://www.wxc.com/
Combines Powerful New Hardware Platform, Weather Science Advances, Render-less Animation and Multi-Screen Delivery
MADISON, Wis., April 8 -- Weather Central LLC today introduced 3D:LIVE Fusion - the next generation of the world's most viewed on air broadcast weather platform. 3D:LIVE Fusion leverages four decades of innovation, a powerful new hardware platform, and extensive new story-telling tools to enable broadcasters to effortlessly deliver their most sophisticated weathercasts ever across every screen, including TV, PC and mobile devices.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100210/NY53169LOGO )
3D:LIVE Fusion makes its world debut at NAB 2010, April 12-15, on Stand SU912.
"3D:LIVE Fusion is a dramatic step forward in the evolution of weathercasting," said Bill Baker, president at Weather Central. "With today's highly mobile viewership, broadcasters need to not only be first to air--they need to reach subscribers with the complete story no matter where they are. 3D:LIVE Fusion meets that challenge, making it easy to quickly deliver in-depth, visually stunning weather forecasts and alerts that take full advantage of the capabilities of every display platform."
Built on the latest 64-bit Windows 7 operating system, 3D:LIVE Fusion takes advantage of enhancements in hardware performance to enable the instant creation of stunning visuals. New QuickMap(TM) render-less technology perfectly complements the world's most advanced real-time weather data services, enabling broadcasters to display stunning map animations merged with text and 3D objects to deliver current conditions and forecast visualizations.
3D:LIVE Fusion uses the highest resolution forecast data available today, Weather Central's 1KM Super MicroCast®, to deliver hyperlocal, pinpoint accurate weather information. Information is updated in real-time as it is combined with map animations, on-the-fly 3D MetroVisions(TM) local buildings plotted on Bing maps, and satellite- and radar-caliber forecast clouds for a thoroughly immersive experience.
While enhancing the speed and visual impact of weather presentations, 3D:LIVE Fusion SimulCAST(TM) tools further streamline the entire process of bringing weather to the audience. A new MOS interface connects 3D:LIVE Fusion to ENPS and Avid iNews newsroom computer systems, making it easy to integrate weather within the overall news production workflow. The addition of Weather Central's Content Manager supports efficient "hub-and-spoke" configurations for broadcast groups, enabling many production resources to be consolidated at a central location for distribution and localization at affiliate stations. 3D:LIVE Fusion works seamlessly with ESP:LIVE storm tracking to add a complete severe weather package.
A new Integrated Content Engine for 3D:LIVE Fusion enhances branding and saves time for weathercasters, giving them tools for distributing news information and alerts to their mobile sites and apps, web pages, digital sub-channels and any other screen connecting broadcasters with their viewers. New social networking tools mean that a single click on the 3D:LIVE Fusion desktop automatically posts updated information to the station's Facebook and Twitter pages.
For information about 3D:LIVE Fusion and the complete range of solutions from Weather Central, visit http://www.wxc.com, call +1 (608) 274-5789, or email globalsales@wxc.com.
About Weather Central, LLC
Weather Central, LLC, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional on-air, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting in North America and to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Company's dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Central's attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.
© 2009 Weather Central LLC, Madison, Wis. All rights reserved. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Weather Central LLC, :LIVE, GENESIS:LIVE, 3D:LIVE, ESP:LIVE, Weather Central MagicTRAK, LiveLine GENESIS, A.D.O.N.I.S. MicroCast, A.D.O.N.I.S. FutureCast, StormSentinel DV, WxWarn2, ScreenWRITER, SportsWRITER, SimulCAST, X-Vision, Storm Vitals, TelePath, RainVision, SnowVision, FunnelPATH, CellPATH, HailZONE, GustZONE, MessoPATH, Always-On Training, Instant Mapping and WxPoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Weather Central LLC.
All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: Weather Central LLC
CONTACT: Evan Sirof, +1-845-255-1909, evan@marcomm-on-call.com
Web Site: http://www.wxc.com/
Motorola Introduces New ASI to Gigabit Ethernet Bridge for Legacy Video Services
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
Motorola Introduces New ASI to Gigabit Ethernet Bridge for Legacy Video Services
Ultra-low power device will enable simple migration of ASI video technologies to IP core
HORSHAM, Pa., April 8 -- The Home business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced today the launch of the AGB240 ASI to Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Bridge, a solution that will enable service providers to cost-effectively migrate legacy ASI video equipment to Internet Protocol (IP) networks in headend environments.
"With the rising consumer demand for high-bandwidth video content, many service providers are reaping the benefits of an all-IP infrastructure, gaining more flexibility and reliability in their networks. As a result, operators are migrating their legacy ASI video interfaces to GigE IP transport networks to simplify their headend architectures," said Bob Wilson, vice president, Networked Video Solutions Group, Motorola, Inc. "As always, though, cost plays a big factor in determining the speed and scale of their transition to IP. With up to 24 ports of ASI input, the AGB240 is the lowest cost, most energy efficient solution in the industry for migrating to an all-IP headend."
The new Motorola AGB240 delivers highly reliable bridging of traffic from ASI video service outputs in legacy equipment to a common GigE IP backbone or transport network using the most simplified and cost-effective method available. At only 20 watts per rack unit, the AGB240 also provides significant "green" savings to service providers by using up to 90 percent less power than alternative solutions.
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About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) revenues reached 22 billion dollars in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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CONTACT: Kalia Farrell, Public Relations, +1-215-323-1059,
kalia.farrell@motorola.com, or Kathy Wiesner, Analysts Relations,
+1-847-875-0166, k.wiesner@motorola.com, both of Motorola, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.motorola.com/
Ultra-low power device will enable simple migration of ASI video technologies to IP core
HORSHAM, Pa., April 8 -- The Home business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) announced today the launch of the AGB240 ASI to Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Bridge, a solution that will enable service providers to cost-effectively migrate legacy ASI video equipment to Internet Protocol (IP) networks in headend environments.
"With the rising consumer demand for high-bandwidth video content, many service providers are reaping the benefits of an all-IP infrastructure, gaining more flexibility and reliability in their networks. As a result, operators are migrating their legacy ASI video interfaces to GigE IP transport networks to simplify their headend architectures," said Bob Wilson, vice president, Networked Video Solutions Group, Motorola, Inc. "As always, though, cost plays a big factor in determining the speed and scale of their transition to IP. With up to 24 ports of ASI input, the AGB240 is the lowest cost, most energy efficient solution in the industry for migrating to an all-IP headend."
The new Motorola AGB240 delivers highly reliable bridging of traffic from ASI video service outputs in legacy equipment to a common GigE IP backbone or transport network using the most simplified and cost-effective method available. At only 20 watts per rack unit, the AGB240 also provides significant "green" savings to service providers by using up to 90 percent less power than alternative solutions.
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Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) revenues reached 22 billion dollars in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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Source: Motorola, Inc.
CONTACT: Kalia Farrell, Public Relations, +1-215-323-1059,
kalia.farrell@motorola.com, or Kathy Wiesner, Analysts Relations,
+1-847-875-0166, k.wiesner@motorola.com, both of Motorola, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.motorola.com/
Microsoft and Clarity Systems Sign Strategic Alliance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
to Deliver Budgeting, Planning & Consolidations
Solutions to Customers World-Wide
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Microsoft and Clarity Systems Sign Strategic Alliance to Deliver Budgeting, Planning & Consolidations Solutions to Customers World-Wide
TORONTO, April 8, 2010--
- Strategic Alliance Between the two Firms Provides Customers With a
Clear Roadmap for Budgeting, Planning & Consolidation Solutions that are
Ideally Tuned for the Microsoft Platform
Clarity Systems, a leader in corporate performance management (CPM),
today announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft (Nasdaq: "MSFT") to
provide customers with budgeting, planning & consolidations solutions that
are ideally tuned for the Microsoft technology platform. Additionally, both
firms are dedicating sales and marketing resources to promote Clarity's
applications to the Office of Finance, across the globe.
"As a customer of both Microsoft and Clarity, we've been impressed by the
complementary nature and easy integration of Clarity's applications with
Microsoft's technology platform." said Howard Abrams, Vice President,
Finance, American List Counsel. "With Microsoft's endorsement of Clarity as a
leading provider of budgeting, planning and consolidations solutions, we look
forward to ever closer integration of their respective products."
Customers to Benefit Most from Microsoft-Clarity Systems Alliance
"This alliance is greater than the sum of its parts and will deliver
significant value to our shared customer bases," said Dewey Forrester, Senior
Director, Microsoft Corporation. "Clarity provides visionary solutions to the
Office of Finance. These focused solutions together with Microsoft's proven
technology platform offer our joint customers the ability to deploy
industry-leading CPM solutions that are ideally tuned for the Microsoft
platform."
"This is a significant milestone in the evolution of Clarity's
relationship with Microsoft," said Mark Nashman, President, Clarity Systems.
"With this strategic alliance, both Clarity and Microsoft are committing
significant resources to deliver our joint offering to the market. As such,
Clarity, together with Microsoft's active support, will help even more
customers reap the benefits of improved process efficiencies, enhanced
controls and reduced risk within the Office of Finance."
This alliance follows Clarity's selection as the winner in the
ISV/Software Solution of the Year category at the latest Microsoft Partner
Network IMPACT Awards. "We are proud to have earned this significant award
from Microsoft," added Nashman.
Joint sales, marketing and product training activities, across all
geographies worldwide, have started and customers interested in learning more
about how they can garner the benefits of the Microsoft-Clarity alliance are
urged to contact either organization.
About Clarity Systems
Clarity Systems delivers software solutions to the Office of Finance. Our
software helps large and mid-market organizations around the world improve
their budgeting, planning, consolidations and management reporting processes,
and also automates their external reporting processes to support the
production of regulatory and statutory reports. Our unified applications help
CFOs reduce risk while simultaneously improving operational efficiency. For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.claritysystems.com
or call us at 1-877-410-5070.
For further information: on Clarity, please contact: Dave Paolini,
Communications Manager, Clarity Systems Limited, +1-647-242-1184,
dpaolini@claritysystems.com/
Source: Clarity Systems Limited
For further information: on Clarity, please contact: Dave Paolini, Communications Manager, Clarity Systems Limited, +1-647-242-1184, dpaolini@claritysystems.com/
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Microsoft and Clarity Systems Sign Strategic Alliance to Deliver Budgeting, Planning & Consolidations Solutions to Customers World-Wide
TORONTO, April 8, 2010--
- Strategic Alliance Between the two Firms Provides Customers With a
Clear Roadmap for Budgeting, Planning & Consolidation Solutions that are
Ideally Tuned for the Microsoft Platform
Clarity Systems, a leader in corporate performance management (CPM),
today announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft (Nasdaq: "MSFT") to
provide customers with budgeting, planning & consolidations solutions that
are ideally tuned for the Microsoft technology platform. Additionally, both
firms are dedicating sales and marketing resources to promote Clarity's
applications to the Office of Finance, across the globe.
"As a customer of both Microsoft and Clarity, we've been impressed by the
complementary nature and easy integration of Clarity's applications with
Microsoft's technology platform." said Howard Abrams, Vice President,
Finance, American List Counsel. "With Microsoft's endorsement of Clarity as a
leading provider of budgeting, planning and consolidations solutions, we look
forward to ever closer integration of their respective products."
Customers to Benefit Most from Microsoft-Clarity Systems Alliance
"This alliance is greater than the sum of its parts and will deliver
significant value to our shared customer bases," said Dewey Forrester, Senior
Director, Microsoft Corporation. "Clarity provides visionary solutions to the
Office of Finance. These focused solutions together with Microsoft's proven
technology platform offer our joint customers the ability to deploy
industry-leading CPM solutions that are ideally tuned for the Microsoft
platform."
"This is a significant milestone in the evolution of Clarity's
relationship with Microsoft," said Mark Nashman, President, Clarity Systems.
"With this strategic alliance, both Clarity and Microsoft are committing
significant resources to deliver our joint offering to the market. As such,
Clarity, together with Microsoft's active support, will help even more
customers reap the benefits of improved process efficiencies, enhanced
controls and reduced risk within the Office of Finance."
This alliance follows Clarity's selection as the winner in the
ISV/Software Solution of the Year category at the latest Microsoft Partner
Network IMPACT Awards. "We are proud to have earned this significant award
from Microsoft," added Nashman.
Joint sales, marketing and product training activities, across all
geographies worldwide, have started and customers interested in learning more
about how they can garner the benefits of the Microsoft-Clarity alliance are
urged to contact either organization.
About Clarity Systems
Clarity Systems delivers software solutions to the Office of Finance. Our
software helps large and mid-market organizations around the world improve
their budgeting, planning, consolidations and management reporting processes,
and also automates their external reporting processes to support the
production of regulatory and statutory reports. Our unified applications help
CFOs reduce risk while simultaneously improving operational efficiency. For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.claritysystems.com
or call us at 1-877-410-5070.
For further information: on Clarity, please contact: Dave Paolini,
Communications Manager, Clarity Systems Limited, +1-647-242-1184,
dpaolini@claritysystems.com/
Source: Clarity Systems Limited
For further information: on Clarity, please contact: Dave Paolini, Communications Manager, Clarity Systems Limited, +1-647-242-1184, dpaolini@claritysystems.com/
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Lancaster County Residents Benefit From Verizon Wireless' 3G Network Expansion
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Lancaster County Residents Benefit From Verizon Wireless' 3G Network Expansion
New Cell Site Added to Keep Residents Connected to Text, Email, Music and Mobile Web -- Company Continues to Invest in Unmatched 3G Coverage in Region -- Improves coverage and capacity along Route 222 from Old Conowingo to Goat Hill Road -- Provides access to high-speed wireless broadband service -- More than $1.3 billion invested in Philadelphia Tri-State Region since 2000
LANCASTER, Pa., April 8 -- Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Mobile Web on the Verizon Wireless high-speed 3G network will be easier and faster for residents and visitors in Lancaster County, thanks to the activation of a new cell site.
The new site increases coverage and capacity along Route 222 from Old Conowingo to Goat Hill Road. This cell site is the second recently activated to enhance network coverage in the area. In February coverage and capacity was also enhanced at the intersection of Route 222 and Goat Hill Road.
With the improved network coverage, customers can use their wireless devices to send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; view high-quality videos; and access VZ Navigator's turn-by-turn directions, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The Verizon Wireless network also is built for reliability during emergencies, such as power outages and extreme weather conditions, with redundancy capabilities in place to maintain service for customers when they need it the most.
These network enhancements are part of Verizon Wireless' aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company's voice and data services. Verizon Wireless invested more than $163 million to enhance services and coverage across central, northeastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware during 2009. The network investment is part of more than $1.3 billion invested in the region and more than $55 billion invested across the nation since the company was formed in 2000.
Verizon Wireless has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States. It's 3G data network provides its customers in more locations than any other wireless carrier the ability to browse the web faster with quicker page loading times, quickly download and play music, watch streaming video, send e-mails with attachments, download and play 3D games, video conference with contacts and rapidly share files. View a map of Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage, compared with competitors' 3G coverage at http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcompari son.pdf.
"We've always believed even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on," said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region." Our 3G high-speed Mobile Broadband network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and field tests are underway that will enable us to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution)-based 4G service in the U.S., starting in 2010."
Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2009 when the company reported a total of 91 million customers. The company also recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Mid-Atlantic."
Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and test women drive more than 90 specially-equipped vehicles nearly one million miles each year on the country's most frequently traveled roadways to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
For more information on Verizon Wireless, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 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) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: 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.
*Verizon Wireless received the highest numerical score among wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study(SM)--Vol. 1 Study based on 23,373 total responses measuring 4 providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia) and measures opinions of wireless users about the call quality of their service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in July-December 2009. Your experience may vary. Visit jdpower.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Natalie Neyer for Verizon Wireless, +1-717-231-5331,
nneyer@tierneyagency.com, http://twitter.com/VZWPhillyMetro, or Sheldon Jones
of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, +1-215-219-8890 (mobile),
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWPhillyPRGuy
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
New Cell Site Added to Keep Residents Connected to Text, Email, Music and Mobile Web -- Company Continues to Invest in Unmatched 3G Coverage in Region -- Improves coverage and capacity along Route 222 from Old Conowingo to Goat Hill Road -- Provides access to high-speed wireless broadband service -- More than $1.3 billion invested in Philadelphia Tri-State Region since 2000
LANCASTER, Pa., April 8 -- Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Mobile Web on the Verizon Wireless high-speed 3G network will be easier and faster for residents and visitors in Lancaster County, thanks to the activation of a new cell site.
The new site increases coverage and capacity along Route 222 from Old Conowingo to Goat Hill Road. This cell site is the second recently activated to enhance network coverage in the area. In February coverage and capacity was also enhanced at the intersection of Route 222 and Goat Hill Road.
With the improved network coverage, customers can use their wireless devices to send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; view high-quality videos; and access VZ Navigator's turn-by-turn directions, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The Verizon Wireless network also is built for reliability during emergencies, such as power outages and extreme weather conditions, with redundancy capabilities in place to maintain service for customers when they need it the most.
These network enhancements are part of Verizon Wireless' aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company's voice and data services. Verizon Wireless invested more than $163 million to enhance services and coverage across central, northeastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware during 2009. The network investment is part of more than $1.3 billion invested in the region and more than $55 billion invested across the nation since the company was formed in 2000.
Verizon Wireless has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States. It's 3G data network provides its customers in more locations than any other wireless carrier the ability to browse the web faster with quicker page loading times, quickly download and play music, watch streaming video, send e-mails with attachments, download and play 3D games, video conference with contacts and rapidly share files. View a map of Verizon Wireless' 3G coverage, compared with competitors' 3G coverage at http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcompari son.pdf.
"We've always believed even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on," said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless' Philadelphia Tri-State Region." Our 3G high-speed Mobile Broadband network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and field tests are underway that will enable us to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution)-based 4G service in the U.S., starting in 2010."
Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the fourth quarter of 2009 when the company reported a total of 91 million customers. The company also recently earned recognition from J.D. Power and Associates for "Highest Call Quality Performance among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Mid-Atlantic."
Nationally, Verizon Wireless' real-life test men and test women drive more than 90 specially-equipped vehicles nearly one million miles each year on the country's most frequently traveled roadways to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
For more information on Verizon Wireless, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 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) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: 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.
*Verizon Wireless received the highest numerical score among wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study(SM)--Vol. 1 Study based on 23,373 total responses measuring 4 providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region (DE, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia) and measures opinions of wireless users about the call quality of their service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in July-December 2009. Your experience may vary. Visit jdpower.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Natalie Neyer for Verizon Wireless, +1-717-231-5331,
nneyer@tierneyagency.com, http://twitter.com/VZWPhillyMetro, or Sheldon Jones
of Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, +1-215-219-8890 (mobile),
Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWPhillyPRGuy
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Majesco Entertainment, Devolver Digital and Croteam Announce 'Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter' For Xbox Live Arcade
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Majesco Entertainment, Devolver Digital and Croteam Announce 'Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter' For Xbox Live Arcade
Reinvented in Glorious High Definition, the Classic Non-Stop Action Continues This Spring with Updated Graphics, Intense New Multiplayer Modes, and All-New Levels, Enemies and Bosses
EDISON, N.J., April 8 -- If the First Encounter was memorable, then the Second will blow your mind. Majesco Entertainment, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Croteam, the creators of the Serious Sam franchise, and produced in partnership with Devolver Digital, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter continues the glorious high-definition chaos with a slick new graphic presentation, intense multiplayer action, and an onslaught of all-new levels, enemies and bosses. This expertly re-vamped iteration of the original cranks the Serious Engine 3 to maximum carnage to deliver the trademark over-the-top-action that is synonymous with the golden age of first-person shooters.
Traveling through the crumbling Mayan ruins of South America, towering ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia and the savage realm of medieval Europe, Second Encounter players will fend off never-ending waves of Lord Mental's Army. These warriors include old friends like the Beheaded Kamikaze, Syrian Werebull and Kleer Skeleton, along with five new types of baddies and three new bosses for Sam to "play with." Luckily, our hero has a HUGE arsenal of 14 'bring-the-pain' weapons at his disposal, including three new toys: the Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower and Chainsaw.
For those fans who don't want to go at it alone, the game's co-op mode lets up to four players ratchet up the mayhem across 12 maps that include a brand spanking new Deathmatch mode along with Cooperative, Capture the Flag and Survival. Featuring BIG guns, TONS of enemies, loads of achievements and more than 100 delightful secrets to discover, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter will remind players why they got into playing games in the first place: to blow stuff up.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com. @Majesco is on twitter or at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.
About CroteamCroteam are the creative force behind the massively successful Serious Sam series, which is recognized across the globe for its all-action and entertaining game design and its powerful Serious Engine technology. Founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 1993, Croteam has grown to become one of the most successful and respected developers in Eastern Europe.
About Devolver DigitalDevolver Digital is a small, laser-focused production and publishing company based in Austin, Texas, (also with one very lonely desperado in London) from an unnamed group of industry veterans/outlaw refugees. The company aims to take large wads of fun created by great game developers worldwide, and help create large wads of cash from it by getting it into the hands of rich, entertainment-starved gamers around the world, wherever they happen to be hanging out, and for whatever currency is handy.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Source: Majesco Entertainment Company
CONTACT: Karina Tang of Rogers and Cowan, ktang@rogersandcowan.com,
+1-212-445-8419
Web Site: http://www.majescoentertainment.com/
Reinvented in Glorious High Definition, the Classic Non-Stop Action Continues This Spring with Updated Graphics, Intense New Multiplayer Modes, and All-New Levels, Enemies and Bosses
EDISON, N.J., April 8 -- If the First Encounter was memorable, then the Second will blow your mind. Majesco Entertainment, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Croteam, the creators of the Serious Sam franchise, and produced in partnership with Devolver Digital, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter continues the glorious high-definition chaos with a slick new graphic presentation, intense multiplayer action, and an onslaught of all-new levels, enemies and bosses. This expertly re-vamped iteration of the original cranks the Serious Engine 3 to maximum carnage to deliver the trademark over-the-top-action that is synonymous with the golden age of first-person shooters.
Traveling through the crumbling Mayan ruins of South America, towering ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia and the savage realm of medieval Europe, Second Encounter players will fend off never-ending waves of Lord Mental's Army. These warriors include old friends like the Beheaded Kamikaze, Syrian Werebull and Kleer Skeleton, along with five new types of baddies and three new bosses for Sam to "play with." Luckily, our hero has a HUGE arsenal of 14 'bring-the-pain' weapons at his disposal, including three new toys: the Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower and Chainsaw.
For those fans who don't want to go at it alone, the game's co-op mode lets up to four players ratchet up the mayhem across 12 maps that include a brand spanking new Deathmatch mode along with Cooperative, Capture the Flag and Survival. Featuring BIG guns, TONS of enemies, loads of achievements and more than 100 delightful secrets to discover, Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter will remind players why they got into playing games in the first place: to blow stuff up.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS® Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at http://www.majescoentertainment.com. @Majesco is on twitter or at http://www.twitter.com/majesco.
About CroteamCroteam are the creative force behind the massively successful Serious Sam series, which is recognized across the globe for its all-action and entertaining game design and its powerful Serious Engine technology. Founded in Zagreb, Croatia in 1993, Croteam has grown to become one of the most successful and respected developers in Eastern Europe.
About Devolver DigitalDevolver Digital is a small, laser-focused production and publishing company based in Austin, Texas, (also with one very lonely desperado in London) from an unnamed group of industry veterans/outlaw refugees. The company aims to take large wads of fun created by great game developers worldwide, and help create large wads of cash from it by getting it into the hands of rich, entertainment-starved gamers around the world, wherever they happen to be hanging out, and for whatever currency is handy.
Safe Harbor
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period(s) or by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to, the demand for our products; our ability to complete and release our products in a timely fashion; competitive factors in the businesses in which we compete; continued consumer acceptance of our products and the gaming platforms on which our products operate; fulfillment of orders preliminarily made by customers; adverse changes in the securities markets and the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
Microsoft, Xbox. Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Source: Majesco Entertainment Company
CONTACT: Karina Tang of Rogers and Cowan, ktang@rogersandcowan.com,
+1-212-445-8419
Web Site: http://www.majescoentertainment.com/
Zapoint(R) Acquires Jobster(R)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Zapoint(R) Acquires Jobster(R)
Combination of Companies Gives Employers First Ever Real-Time Linkage Between In-House Personnel Skills Mapping and Ready Supply of Qualified Candidates
BROOKLINE, Mass., April 8 -- Zapoint®, the leading provider of employee career management and organizational planning solutions, today announced it has acquired Jobster® from Recruiting.com, Inc. Together, Zapoint and Jobster will provide employers and professionals alike with the industry's most advanced career management tools, connecting both the supply and demand for skills more effectively than ever before.
Founded in 2006, Zapoint is the developer of SkillsMapper, its flagship enterprise solution that gives employers better visibility into existing skills and competencies within their workforce. SkillsMapper helps employers identify potential skill gaps in the organization, enabling managers to build targeted workforce learning and guide more effective hiring. By combining Zapoint's talent management capabilities with Jobster's unparalleled technical tools, employers will be able to dynamically link their demand for specific skills with the available supply of skills found on Jobster.
Jobster.com, started in 2004, is an innovator in job board and social technology integration. The site, which offers talent profiling capabilities complementary to Zapoint's SkillsMapper, serves as a repository of individual skills and experience that is easily searchable by both employers and recruiters.
"Zapoint and Jobster share a common vision of combing the latest Web platforms with advanced career management technologies to stimulate the talent management marketplace," said Chris Twyman, CEO of Zapoint. "Most job boards focus on the demand side of the equation. By placing the power of SkillsMapper within the Jobster framework, we intend to shift the balance for perhaps the first time ever to the supply side, thereby benefiting employers, recruiters and candidates alike."
"The user interaction between Zapoint's SkillsMapper and Jobster's skill analytics technology should be revolutionary and a real step forward for the human resource field," stated Jeff Seely, CEO of Recruiting.com. "We think the combination will provide a better solution for customers, making it easier to connect the market supply of skills with employer demand."
For professionals, the combination of Jobster and Zapoint will offer the ability to generate a standard talent profile coupled with interactive career planning and networking tools. The mix will allow individuals to take charge of their own career paths; network with other professionals of similar career interests and skills; receive instant feedback on job qualification; and move from one job to the next while maintaining a common profile.
Employers and recruiters will find a new level of efficiency in their workforce development and talent acquisition processes. Together, Zapoint's SkillsMapper and Jobster will provide a way to benchmark and compare talent from within the company with talent from the Jobster network. The solution will help guide more effective hiring decisions and ensure that the company is hiring the most qualified candidate.
"We look forward to the combination of Zapoint and Jobster creating a highly interactive repository of relevant information regarding professionals, industries, competencies and experiences. Best of all, this repository will be accessible on demand to everyone involved," stated Twyman.
While both sites are planned to retain their separate identities, Jobster will offer new career management tools that are "Powered by Zapoint".
Moving forward, Jobster will operate as division of Zapoint; users can expect to see development of new features on both sites by June, 2010.
About Zapoint:
Founded in 2006, Zapoint develops career planning and learning technology that lets companies build more effective partnerships between HR and their employees. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, Zapoint helps organizations engage, retain and develop their workforces to sustain their competitive advantage. Across the world, employees use Zapoint to manage their career from both inside and outside their company. For more information visit http://www.zapoint.com.
About Recruiting.com:
Founded in 2004, Recruiting.com is a provider of on-demand software services that enable corporate recruiters to better find, organize and communicate with new hire prospects. The company is based in Seattle, WA. For more information visit http://www.recruiting.com.
Source: Zapoint
CONTACT: Steve Simon of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9347, ssimon@sspr.com, for
Zapoint
Web Site: http://www.recruiting.com/
http://www.zapoint.com/
Combination of Companies Gives Employers First Ever Real-Time Linkage Between In-House Personnel Skills Mapping and Ready Supply of Qualified Candidates
BROOKLINE, Mass., April 8 -- Zapoint®, the leading provider of employee career management and organizational planning solutions, today announced it has acquired Jobster® from Recruiting.com, Inc. Together, Zapoint and Jobster will provide employers and professionals alike with the industry's most advanced career management tools, connecting both the supply and demand for skills more effectively than ever before.
Founded in 2006, Zapoint is the developer of SkillsMapper, its flagship enterprise solution that gives employers better visibility into existing skills and competencies within their workforce. SkillsMapper helps employers identify potential skill gaps in the organization, enabling managers to build targeted workforce learning and guide more effective hiring. By combining Zapoint's talent management capabilities with Jobster's unparalleled technical tools, employers will be able to dynamically link their demand for specific skills with the available supply of skills found on Jobster.
Jobster.com, started in 2004, is an innovator in job board and social technology integration. The site, which offers talent profiling capabilities complementary to Zapoint's SkillsMapper, serves as a repository of individual skills and experience that is easily searchable by both employers and recruiters.
"Zapoint and Jobster share a common vision of combing the latest Web platforms with advanced career management technologies to stimulate the talent management marketplace," said Chris Twyman, CEO of Zapoint. "Most job boards focus on the demand side of the equation. By placing the power of SkillsMapper within the Jobster framework, we intend to shift the balance for perhaps the first time ever to the supply side, thereby benefiting employers, recruiters and candidates alike."
"The user interaction between Zapoint's SkillsMapper and Jobster's skill analytics technology should be revolutionary and a real step forward for the human resource field," stated Jeff Seely, CEO of Recruiting.com. "We think the combination will provide a better solution for customers, making it easier to connect the market supply of skills with employer demand."
For professionals, the combination of Jobster and Zapoint will offer the ability to generate a standard talent profile coupled with interactive career planning and networking tools. The mix will allow individuals to take charge of their own career paths; network with other professionals of similar career interests and skills; receive instant feedback on job qualification; and move from one job to the next while maintaining a common profile.
Employers and recruiters will find a new level of efficiency in their workforce development and talent acquisition processes. Together, Zapoint's SkillsMapper and Jobster will provide a way to benchmark and compare talent from within the company with talent from the Jobster network. The solution will help guide more effective hiring decisions and ensure that the company is hiring the most qualified candidate.
"We look forward to the combination of Zapoint and Jobster creating a highly interactive repository of relevant information regarding professionals, industries, competencies and experiences. Best of all, this repository will be accessible on demand to everyone involved," stated Twyman.
While both sites are planned to retain their separate identities, Jobster will offer new career management tools that are "Powered by Zapoint".
Moving forward, Jobster will operate as division of Zapoint; users can expect to see development of new features on both sites by June, 2010.
About Zapoint:
Founded in 2006, Zapoint develops career planning and learning technology that lets companies build more effective partnerships between HR and their employees. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, Zapoint helps organizations engage, retain and develop their workforces to sustain their competitive advantage. Across the world, employees use Zapoint to manage their career from both inside and outside their company. For more information visit http://www.zapoint.com.
About Recruiting.com:
Founded in 2004, Recruiting.com is a provider of on-demand software services that enable corporate recruiters to better find, organize and communicate with new hire prospects. The company is based in Seattle, WA. For more information visit http://www.recruiting.com.
Source: Zapoint
CONTACT: Steve Simon of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9347, ssimon@sspr.com, for
Zapoint
Web Site: http://www.recruiting.com/
http://www.zapoint.com/
Supermicro Delivers Platinum Level Servers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Supermicro Delivers Platinum Level Servers
2U, 3U, 4U/Tower Servers with Industry-leading 94%+ Power Efficiency
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a global leader in application-optimized server solutions, announced that its new line of 94%+ Platinum Level power efficiency server solutions are in volume production. These solutions feature Supermicro's 920-watt power supply, which has achieved Platinum certification, the highest certification possible, from the 80PLUS® organization. These new SuperServers and SuperChassis also employ Supermicro's advanced cooling subsystems to deliver maximum performance-per-watt.
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"While more and more high-efficiency servers today use Silver or Gold level power supplies, Supermicro continues to raise the computing efficiency standard to Platinum level, which saves customers more money and contributes to a greener earth," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Addressing the primary challenges facing datacenters today, these servers also help IT managers reduce data center cooling costs, improve the cost-effectiveness of server deployments, and reduce the typical TCO up to $300 per system during its lifetime."
Available in 2U, 3U and 4U convertible tower form factors, Supermicro's Platinum Level SuperServers are packed with the industry's most advanced feature sets. While the 94%+ Platinum-level power supplies with PMBus come standard on these new systems, Supermicro also provides the ultimate in storage and networking flexibility with its Universal I/O (UIO) interface on the 2U SuperServers 6026T-URF4+ and 2026T-URF4+. UIO empowers customers to choose from an extensive selection of Supermicro I/O cards including 6Gbps SAS, 10GbE, FibreChannel and QDR/DDR InfiniBand subsystems. These 2U servers feature redundant power, four GbE ports, and 18 DIMMs for up to 192GB of ECC registered DDR3 memory. While the 6026T-URF4+ supports eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives, the 2026T-URF4+ supports sixteen 2.5" hot-swap drives.
In addition to the 2U models, Supermicro offers the 3U SuperServer 6036T-6RF and 4U/tower SuperServer 7046T-6F. Like their 2U counterparts, these servers also support up to 192GB of memory and onboard IPMI 2.0 management with remote media and KVM-over-LAN. Moreover, these servers both feature onboard 6Gbps SAS controllers to support up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS2 hard drives, offering enhanced I/O performance and reliability.
Supermicro's new server solutions support the entire range of new six-core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600/3600 Series, including the highest performance 130-watt SKUs. When loaded with the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600/3600 Series (codenamed Westmere), these servers boost performance 60% compared to the previous generation of Nehalem solutions. Consistent with the company's commitment to green computing, these solutions support low-voltage 1.35V DDR3 memory modules as well as standard 1.5V modules.
Today's launch also includes ten new SuperChassis powered by Supermicro's 920-watt power supply. Eight of these are 2U chassis. Four of the 2U models support up to four UIO and standard full-height, full-length add-on cards plus three low-profile ones, and the other four models support up to seven low-profile add-on cards. The SC219 and SC216 series support 2.5" hot-swap hard drives, and the SC829 series support up to eight 3.5" hot-swap drives. The new SC835TQ-R920B chassis supports up to seven full-height, full-length add-on cards and features 100% cooling redundancy. Even if a key fan fails, the system will continue operating without any decrease in performance. The SC745TQ-920B combines the same features as the SC835 into a tool-less design that can support high-performance GPUs.
For more information on Supermicro's complete selection of Platinum Level server solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/94ps.cfm.
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 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.
SMCI-F
Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc.,
michaelk@supermicro.com
Web Site: http://www.supermicro.com/
2U, 3U, 4U/Tower Servers with Industry-leading 94%+ Power Efficiency
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a global leader in application-optimized server solutions, announced that its new line of 94%+ Platinum Level power efficiency server solutions are in volume production. These solutions feature Supermicro's 920-watt power supply, which has achieved Platinum certification, the highest certification possible, from the 80PLUS® organization. These new SuperServers and SuperChassis also employ Supermicro's advanced cooling subsystems to deliver maximum performance-per-watt.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/AQ82701)
"While more and more high-efficiency servers today use Silver or Gold level power supplies, Supermicro continues to raise the computing efficiency standard to Platinum level, which saves customers more money and contributes to a greener earth," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Addressing the primary challenges facing datacenters today, these servers also help IT managers reduce data center cooling costs, improve the cost-effectiveness of server deployments, and reduce the typical TCO up to $300 per system during its lifetime."
Available in 2U, 3U and 4U convertible tower form factors, Supermicro's Platinum Level SuperServers are packed with the industry's most advanced feature sets. While the 94%+ Platinum-level power supplies with PMBus come standard on these new systems, Supermicro also provides the ultimate in storage and networking flexibility with its Universal I/O (UIO) interface on the 2U SuperServers 6026T-URF4+ and 2026T-URF4+. UIO empowers customers to choose from an extensive selection of Supermicro I/O cards including 6Gbps SAS, 10GbE, FibreChannel and QDR/DDR InfiniBand subsystems. These 2U servers feature redundant power, four GbE ports, and 18 DIMMs for up to 192GB of ECC registered DDR3 memory. While the 6026T-URF4+ supports eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA hard drives, the 2026T-URF4+ supports sixteen 2.5" hot-swap drives.
In addition to the 2U models, Supermicro offers the 3U SuperServer 6036T-6RF and 4U/tower SuperServer 7046T-6F. Like their 2U counterparts, these servers also support up to 192GB of memory and onboard IPMI 2.0 management with remote media and KVM-over-LAN. Moreover, these servers both feature onboard 6Gbps SAS controllers to support up to eight 3.5" hot-swap SAS2 hard drives, offering enhanced I/O performance and reliability.
Supermicro's new server solutions support the entire range of new six-core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600/3600 Series, including the highest performance 130-watt SKUs. When loaded with the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600/3600 Series (codenamed Westmere), these servers boost performance 60% compared to the previous generation of Nehalem solutions. Consistent with the company's commitment to green computing, these solutions support low-voltage 1.35V DDR3 memory modules as well as standard 1.5V modules.
Today's launch also includes ten new SuperChassis powered by Supermicro's 920-watt power supply. Eight of these are 2U chassis. Four of the 2U models support up to four UIO and standard full-height, full-length add-on cards plus three low-profile ones, and the other four models support up to seven low-profile add-on cards. The SC219 and SC216 series support 2.5" hot-swap hard drives, and the SC829 series support up to eight 3.5" hot-swap drives. The new SC835TQ-R920B chassis supports up to seven full-height, full-length add-on cards and features 100% cooling redundancy. Even if a key fan fails, the system will continue operating without any decrease in performance. The SC745TQ-920B combines the same features as the SC835 into a tool-less design that can support high-performance GPUs.
For more information on Supermicro's complete selection of Platinum Level server solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/94ps.cfm.
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 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.
SMCI-F
Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/AQ82701
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
CONTACT: Michael Kalodrich of Super Micro Computer, Inc.,
michaelk@supermicro.com
Web Site: http://www.supermicro.com/
AT&T to Divest Wayport Holdings A/S to Hospitality Services Plus SA
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
AT&T to Divest Wayport Holdings A/S to Hospitality Services Plus SA
AT&T will retain former Wayport assets in the U.S.
DALLAS, April 8 -- AT&T* announced today that it has agreed to divest Wayport Holdings A/S, the European subsidiary of Wayport, Inc., to Hospitality Services Plus SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swisscom. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
AT&T will continue to own and operate the former Wayport assets in the United States. Since the acquisition of Wayport in December 2008, AT&T has integrated Wayport into its Wi-Fi network. AT&T has the largest Wi-Fi network in the U.S., with more than 20,000 hot spots and offers its customers access to more than 125,000 hot spots around the world.
Terms of the transaction were not announced.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company-owned and -operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: McCall Butler, Office, +1-212-453-2354, Mobile,
+1-917-209-5792, mbutler@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.; or Niall Hickey of AT&T
Inc., Office, +44 (0)207 663 5076, Mobile, +44 (0)771 577 1451,
nhickey@emea.att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T will retain former Wayport assets in the U.S.
DALLAS, April 8 -- AT&T* announced today that it has agreed to divest Wayport Holdings A/S, the European subsidiary of Wayport, Inc., to Hospitality Services Plus SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swisscom. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
AT&T will continue to own and operate the former Wayport assets in the United States. Since the acquisition of Wayport in December 2008, AT&T has integrated Wayport into its Wi-Fi network. AT&T has the largest Wi-Fi network in the U.S., with more than 20,000 hot spots and offers its customers access to more than 125,000 hot spots around the world.
Terms of the transaction were not announced.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company-owned and -operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: McCall Butler, Office, +1-212-453-2354, Mobile,
+1-917-209-5792, mbutler@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.; or Niall Hickey of AT&T
Inc., Office, +44 (0)207 663 5076, Mobile, +44 (0)771 577 1451,
nhickey@emea.att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Stanley Announces $160 Million Award with Department of Justice
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Stanley Announces $160 Million Award with Department of Justice
ARLINGTON, Va., April 8 -- Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it was awarded a seven-year, firm-fixed-price contract valued at $160 million, with exercise of options, by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide mail management, warehousing and related support services.
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"Stanley is honored to be selected to provide support to the Department of Justice in this capacity," said Allan Kalkstein, Stanley vice president. "Our team, led by Stanley and supported by several small business subcontractors, is excited to bring our experienced program management capabilities to an expanding DOJ-Stanley partnership."
Under the contract, Stanley will provide mail operations and warehousing services, as well as various support services to the offices, boards, divisions and bureaus within the DOJ and other federal agencies nationwide.
About Stanley
Stanley (NYSE:SXE) is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies. Stanley offers its customers systems integration solutions and expertise to support their mission-essential needs at any stage of program, product development or business lifecycle through five service areas: systems engineering, enterprise integration, operational support, business process management, and advanced engineering and technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the company has approximately 5,000 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Stanley has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" from 2007 through 2009. Please visit http://www.stanleyassociates.com for more information.
Any statements in this press release about our expectations about future financial performance, plans and prospects, including statements containing the words "estimates," "anticipates," "plans," "expects" and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and additional filings we make with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Source: Stanley, Inc.
CONTACT: Joelle Pozza, Stanley, +1-703-310-3218,
Joelle.Pozza@stanleyassociates.com
Web Site: http://www.stanleyassociates.com/
ARLINGTON, Va., April 8 -- Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it was awarded a seven-year, firm-fixed-price contract valued at $160 million, with exercise of options, by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide mail management, warehousing and related support services.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040106/DCTU010LOGO)
"Stanley is honored to be selected to provide support to the Department of Justice in this capacity," said Allan Kalkstein, Stanley vice president. "Our team, led by Stanley and supported by several small business subcontractors, is excited to bring our experienced program management capabilities to an expanding DOJ-Stanley partnership."
Under the contract, Stanley will provide mail operations and warehousing services, as well as various support services to the offices, boards, divisions and bureaus within the DOJ and other federal agencies nationwide.
About Stanley
Stanley (NYSE:SXE) is a provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies. Stanley offers its customers systems integration solutions and expertise to support their mission-essential needs at any stage of program, product development or business lifecycle through five service areas: systems engineering, enterprise integration, operational support, business process management, and advanced engineering and technology. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the company has approximately 5,000 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Stanley has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" from 2007 through 2009. Please visit http://www.stanleyassociates.com for more information.
Any statements in this press release about our expectations about future financial performance, plans and prospects, including statements containing the words "estimates," "anticipates," "plans," "expects" and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and additional filings we make with the SEC. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or any other forward-looking statements made by us, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Source: Stanley, Inc.
CONTACT: Joelle Pozza, Stanley, +1-703-310-3218,
Joelle.Pozza@stanleyassociates.com
Web Site: http://www.stanleyassociates.com/
Aircell to Offer Additional Billing Option for High Speed Internet Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
Aircell to Offer Additional Billing Option for High Speed Internet Service
New Service Package Will Allow Aircraft Operators to Purchase Aircell High Speed Internet Service Based on Actual Monthly Data Consumption
ORLANDO, Fla., April 8 -- [AEA International Convention & Trade Show] -- Aircell, the world's leading provider of airborne communications, today announced that it will soon add a usage-based billing option to its suite of service packages available with its Aircell High Speed Internet products for business, military and government aviation.
The new service package will allow Aircell High Speed Internet customers the option of paying based on the monthly volume of data they consume over the network. The new plan contrasts with Aircell's current monthly service plans - Ultraspeed Standard and Ultraspeed Lite - which provide unlimited access for a flat monthly fee. The new plan will become available this summer and specific pricing and details will be released prior to that time.
Aircell Senior Vice President and General Manager John Wade said, "Customers with low or sporadic utilization patterns will find great value in getting full access to the Aircell Network in a pay-as-you-go format. Adding a 'per megabyte' option to our existing unlimited plans is like adding an a la carte menu to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
"Our original, unlimited data plans have proven to be very popular," he continued. "People rave about having a predictable flat fee with no restrictions on the number of users, number of logins, session time or amount of data transferred. They say it's great to just log on and go. Based on the usage patterns we've seen in business aviation, most typical flight departments will still find our Ultraspeed Standard plan the best value.
"It's all about giving customers what they want, keeping things familiar and evolving our services to meet their needs. By offering both unlimited and usage-based billing formats with Aircell High Speed Internet, we provide an even greater level of choice for operators with varying needs," concluded Wade.
Aircell High Speed Internet is the only solution in business aviation that provides a true high speed Internet experience that equals what passengers are accustomed to on the ground, with equipment that is small and light enough to fit on virtually any business aircraft. It is up to 56 times faster than a traditional dial-up connection.
In addition to the Aircell High Speed Internet system for the continental U.S., Aircell is offering its satellite-based SwiftBroadband solution for global service. Aircell's SwiftBroadband product is powered by Thrane & Thrane.
About Aircell
Aircell is the world's leading provider of airborne communications and a single-source, turnkey provider of equipment, service, and technical support. With a global sales and support presence, its products are offered by virtually every fixed- and rotor-wing airframe manufacturer in business aviation, and are installed aboard the world's four largest fractional ownership fleets. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary new mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell® Network and its inflight portal, known as Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. The Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business Aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay In Touch, In Flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.
© 2010 Aircell. All rights reserved. Aircell, Aircell Axxess, Gogo and In Touch, In Flight are registered trademarks of Aircell Business Aviation Services LLC or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contact
Tom Myers
Director, Marketing
Show Mobile +1.303.917.8352
tmyers@aircell.com
Source: Aircell
CONTACT: Tom Myers, Director, Marketing, Show Mobile +1-303-917-8352,
tmyers@aircell.com
Web Site: http://www.aircell.com/
New Service Package Will Allow Aircraft Operators to Purchase Aircell High Speed Internet Service Based on Actual Monthly Data Consumption
ORLANDO, Fla., April 8 -- [AEA International Convention & Trade Show] -- Aircell, the world's leading provider of airborne communications, today announced that it will soon add a usage-based billing option to its suite of service packages available with its Aircell High Speed Internet products for business, military and government aviation.
The new service package will allow Aircell High Speed Internet customers the option of paying based on the monthly volume of data they consume over the network. The new plan contrasts with Aircell's current monthly service plans - Ultraspeed Standard and Ultraspeed Lite - which provide unlimited access for a flat monthly fee. The new plan will become available this summer and specific pricing and details will be released prior to that time.
Aircell Senior Vice President and General Manager John Wade said, "Customers with low or sporadic utilization patterns will find great value in getting full access to the Aircell Network in a pay-as-you-go format. Adding a 'per megabyte' option to our existing unlimited plans is like adding an a la carte menu to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
"Our original, unlimited data plans have proven to be very popular," he continued. "People rave about having a predictable flat fee with no restrictions on the number of users, number of logins, session time or amount of data transferred. They say it's great to just log on and go. Based on the usage patterns we've seen in business aviation, most typical flight departments will still find our Ultraspeed Standard plan the best value.
"It's all about giving customers what they want, keeping things familiar and evolving our services to meet their needs. By offering both unlimited and usage-based billing formats with Aircell High Speed Internet, we provide an even greater level of choice for operators with varying needs," concluded Wade.
Aircell High Speed Internet is the only solution in business aviation that provides a true high speed Internet experience that equals what passengers are accustomed to on the ground, with equipment that is small and light enough to fit on virtually any business aircraft. It is up to 56 times faster than a traditional dial-up connection.
In addition to the Aircell High Speed Internet system for the continental U.S., Aircell is offering its satellite-based SwiftBroadband solution for global service. Aircell's SwiftBroadband product is powered by Thrane & Thrane.
About Aircell
Aircell is the world's leading provider of airborne communications and a single-source, turnkey provider of equipment, service, and technical support. With a global sales and support presence, its products are offered by virtually every fixed- and rotor-wing airframe manufacturer in business aviation, and are installed aboard the world's four largest fractional ownership fleets. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary new mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell® Network and its inflight portal, known as Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. The Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business Aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay In Touch, In Flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.
© 2010 Aircell. All rights reserved. Aircell, Aircell Axxess, Gogo and In Touch, In Flight are registered trademarks of Aircell Business Aviation Services LLC or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Press Contact
Tom Myers
Director, Marketing
Show Mobile +1.303.917.8352
tmyers@aircell.com
Source: Aircell
CONTACT: Tom Myers, Director, Marketing, Show Mobile +1-303-917-8352,
tmyers@aircell.com
Web Site: http://www.aircell.com/
Nation's Only Daily Black Newscast BLACKTV247NEWS.com Launches!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
Nation's Only Daily Black Newscast BLACKTV247NEWS.com Launches!
The Premier Online Black Programming Network to Offer All-Day Access to Daily Black Newscast
LOS ANGELES, April 8 -- BTV247, Inc., the leading digital media company focused exclusively on black culture, today announced that it has begun airing the nation's only daily black newscast. The daily program can be viewed for free at either http://www.blacktv247news.com or on http://www.blacktv247.com, the single, largest Internet destination solely focused on black-inspired programming.
"We created BlackTV247 News to serve the ever expanding audience that is utilizing the Internet as a primary news source," says Justin Beckett, founder and CEO of BTV247, Inc., parent company of http://www.blacktv247.com. "BlackTV247 News, will bring the latest headlines and stories to viewers as they occur. As the single, largest Internet destination seeking to meet the diverse programming needs of our viewers, we will ensure that the news that they want and need to know is always accessible."
BlackTV247 News offers both a 10 minute newscast and a 3 minute newsbrief on a daily basis, Monday through Friday and reporting on the top stories and events, featuring segments covering national and international news, business, politics, technology, entertainment and sports, all specific to the black community. To maximize viewing convenience, viewers have constant access to the BlackTV247 News archives and the broad range of relevant news stories identified by the BlackTV247 News editorial team on a daily basis.
BlackTV247.com fills an important need, says Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League. "As we focus on expanding internet access to communities of color, it's important to be mindful of the content they will find when they get there," Morial adds. "BlackTV247 News not only provides an important context to the news of the day, but shines a brighter light on issues that matter to urban and other traditionally underserved communities."
Award-winning journalist, Ed Gordon of BET News, says, "This is a web site that is welcomed and needed! BlackTV247News is helping to fill the void in news and information about African-Americans and is providing a wide array of stories that speak to the interests of people of color. BlackTV247News is a great place to go for all of the stories that aren't always covered by mainstream media."
BlackTV247 News Anchor Erynne Elkins says this opportunity is like no other as it speaks directly to her community. "I'm excited to be returning back to my roots of day-to-day news with the added twist of how it affects us - a perspective that only we can tell."
"This initiative is a natural extension of our commitment to establish BlackTV247.com as the "Go To" source for Black inspired programming. BlackTV247 News will offer our viewers unmatched access to highly produced news programming, helping to keep their finger on the pulse of the news that is relevant to them," adds Cecil C. Cox, co-founder and President of BTV247, Inc.
BTV247, Inc. is a Los Angeles, CA based digital media company created in direct response to the increasing popularity of online video consumption and the desire to serve the large audience for Black-inspired programming.
To view programs, visit: http://www.blacktv247.com and for corporate information, visit: http://www.btv247.com.
Source: BTV247, Inc.
CONTACT: Renee E. Warren of Arielle-Wren, Inc., +1-646-344-2630,
renee@btv247.com, for BTV247, Inc.; or Michelle A. Pascal, +1-917-715-3659,
michelle@btv247.com or Thysha M. Shabazz, +1-757-450-3655, thysha@btv247.com,
both of BTV247, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.blacktv247.com/
http://www.blacktv247news.com/
http://www.btv247.com/
The Premier Online Black Programming Network to Offer All-Day Access to Daily Black Newscast
LOS ANGELES, April 8 -- BTV247, Inc., the leading digital media company focused exclusively on black culture, today announced that it has begun airing the nation's only daily black newscast. The daily program can be viewed for free at either http://www.blacktv247news.com or on http://www.blacktv247.com, the single, largest Internet destination solely focused on black-inspired programming.
"We created BlackTV247 News to serve the ever expanding audience that is utilizing the Internet as a primary news source," says Justin Beckett, founder and CEO of BTV247, Inc., parent company of http://www.blacktv247.com. "BlackTV247 News, will bring the latest headlines and stories to viewers as they occur. As the single, largest Internet destination seeking to meet the diverse programming needs of our viewers, we will ensure that the news that they want and need to know is always accessible."
BlackTV247 News offers both a 10 minute newscast and a 3 minute newsbrief on a daily basis, Monday through Friday and reporting on the top stories and events, featuring segments covering national and international news, business, politics, technology, entertainment and sports, all specific to the black community. To maximize viewing convenience, viewers have constant access to the BlackTV247 News archives and the broad range of relevant news stories identified by the BlackTV247 News editorial team on a daily basis.
BlackTV247.com fills an important need, says Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League. "As we focus on expanding internet access to communities of color, it's important to be mindful of the content they will find when they get there," Morial adds. "BlackTV247 News not only provides an important context to the news of the day, but shines a brighter light on issues that matter to urban and other traditionally underserved communities."
Award-winning journalist, Ed Gordon of BET News, says, "This is a web site that is welcomed and needed! BlackTV247News is helping to fill the void in news and information about African-Americans and is providing a wide array of stories that speak to the interests of people of color. BlackTV247News is a great place to go for all of the stories that aren't always covered by mainstream media."
BlackTV247 News Anchor Erynne Elkins says this opportunity is like no other as it speaks directly to her community. "I'm excited to be returning back to my roots of day-to-day news with the added twist of how it affects us - a perspective that only we can tell."
"This initiative is a natural extension of our commitment to establish BlackTV247.com as the "Go To" source for Black inspired programming. BlackTV247 News will offer our viewers unmatched access to highly produced news programming, helping to keep their finger on the pulse of the news that is relevant to them," adds Cecil C. Cox, co-founder and President of BTV247, Inc.
BTV247, Inc. is a Los Angeles, CA based digital media company created in direct response to the increasing popularity of online video consumption and the desire to serve the large audience for Black-inspired programming.
To view programs, visit: http://www.blacktv247.com and for corporate information, visit: http://www.btv247.com.
Source: BTV247, Inc.
CONTACT: Renee E. Warren of Arielle-Wren, Inc., +1-646-344-2630,
renee@btv247.com, for BTV247, Inc.; or Michelle A. Pascal, +1-917-715-3659,
michelle@btv247.com or Thysha M. Shabazz, +1-757-450-3655, thysha@btv247.com,
both of BTV247, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.blacktv247.com/
http://www.blacktv247news.com/
http://www.btv247.com/
IBM Analytics Streamlines Processes For Russian Prosecutor General's Office
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
IBM Analytics Streamlines Processes For Russian Prosecutor General's Office
MOSCOW, April 8 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation today announced the completion of a new information system powered by IBM analytics. The system is designed to streamline the work of employees of the Prosecutor General's office by consolidating operations and providing an extensive regional network that carries out business inspections in all Russian regions. The new system is part of the Russian Government's strategy to ensure transparency and openness of business inspections.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)
Through automation, prosecutors will be able to make audit decisions faster and provide greater workflow security. IBM business analytics will allow employees of the Prosecutor General's Office to generate reports with various levels of complexity automatically, and also create new forms and text and graphical reports without involving programmers or analysts.
The new IBM system provides full content management, automated document-oriented work processes and results monitoring. For example, electronic forms now give employees an alternative to scanning paper applications, and the built-in mechanisms for automatic testing of rules and regulations accelerate decision-making. The system is also providing easy and secure access to resources on the internal interface. User-specific access policies ensure compliance with all required regulations, while significantly reducing the workload associated with processing this information.
Specialists who need to make decisions quickly can respond to requests in electronic format and receive applications automatically. This can significantly reduce processing time and delivery of legally significant information, which previously had to be sent via regular mail and took at least three days to process. The IBM solution helps the Prosecutor General's office make the inspection plan more transparent and visible both to Prosecutor General's employees and businesses.
"The IBM system will strengthen the interaction between government and business, and increase business confidence to the regulatory authorities' activities," said Sergei Taran, the Head of IT Department of Prosecutor General's Office. "Such a system must be extremely reliable, compatibility and secure. The functionality of the IBM system will enable us to provide centralized control of a complex interaction of business and Prosecutor General's Office all over Russia."
The second phase of the project is currently underway.
"IBM is collaborating with government agencies and commercial organizations worldwide to build smart systems," said Kiryll Kornilyev, Country General Manager, IBM Russia. "Our agreement with the Prosecutor General's Office provides an innovative transformation of the working process."
The contract was signed in November 2009, and the project was implemented by Open Technologies, an IBM prime partner.
IBM has invested more than $12 billion to build an analytics portfolio which includes organic innovation and acquisitions. In addition, IBM has assembled 4,000 analytics consultants with industry expertise, and opened a network of seven analytics centers of excellence. Today, IBM is working with more than 250,000 clients worldwide on predictive analytics, including 22 of the top 24 global commercial banks, 18 of the world's top 22 telecommunication carriers and 11 of the top 12 U.S. specialty retailers.
About the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
More information on the Federal Prosecutor's Office can be found at: http://genproc.gov.ru/.
About Open Technologies
Open Technologies is mainly focused on project and system integration. The company offers a wide spectrum of services and solutions for large and medium-sized enterprises in various sectors of economy - from IT audit, business processes analysis and consulting up to choosing the optimum solution, its further deployment and support. More information can be found at http://www.ot.ru/eng.html?gobackmain_logo.
About IBM
For more information, please visit http://www.ibm.com/ru.
Media Contacts:
---------------
Steve Milmore
IBM
978-399-7347
smilmore@us.ibm.com
-------------------
Artur Trapizonyan
IBM Russia
+7(495) 775 88 00 ext. 2652
artur@ru.ibm.com
----------------
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: IBM Corporation
CONTACT: Media, Steve Milmore, IBM, +1-978-399-7347,
smilmore@us.ibm.com, or Artur Trapizonyan, IBM Russia, +7(495)775-88-00 ext.
2652, artur@ru.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/
MOSCOW, April 8 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation today announced the completion of a new information system powered by IBM analytics. The system is designed to streamline the work of employees of the Prosecutor General's office by consolidating operations and providing an extensive regional network that carries out business inspections in all Russian regions. The new system is part of the Russian Government's strategy to ensure transparency and openness of business inspections.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)
Through automation, prosecutors will be able to make audit decisions faster and provide greater workflow security. IBM business analytics will allow employees of the Prosecutor General's Office to generate reports with various levels of complexity automatically, and also create new forms and text and graphical reports without involving programmers or analysts.
The new IBM system provides full content management, automated document-oriented work processes and results monitoring. For example, electronic forms now give employees an alternative to scanning paper applications, and the built-in mechanisms for automatic testing of rules and regulations accelerate decision-making. The system is also providing easy and secure access to resources on the internal interface. User-specific access policies ensure compliance with all required regulations, while significantly reducing the workload associated with processing this information.
Specialists who need to make decisions quickly can respond to requests in electronic format and receive applications automatically. This can significantly reduce processing time and delivery of legally significant information, which previously had to be sent via regular mail and took at least three days to process. The IBM solution helps the Prosecutor General's office make the inspection plan more transparent and visible both to Prosecutor General's employees and businesses.
"The IBM system will strengthen the interaction between government and business, and increase business confidence to the regulatory authorities' activities," said Sergei Taran, the Head of IT Department of Prosecutor General's Office. "Such a system must be extremely reliable, compatibility and secure. The functionality of the IBM system will enable us to provide centralized control of a complex interaction of business and Prosecutor General's Office all over Russia."
The second phase of the project is currently underway.
"IBM is collaborating with government agencies and commercial organizations worldwide to build smart systems," said Kiryll Kornilyev, Country General Manager, IBM Russia. "Our agreement with the Prosecutor General's Office provides an innovative transformation of the working process."
The contract was signed in November 2009, and the project was implemented by Open Technologies, an IBM prime partner.
IBM has invested more than $12 billion to build an analytics portfolio which includes organic innovation and acquisitions. In addition, IBM has assembled 4,000 analytics consultants with industry expertise, and opened a network of seven analytics centers of excellence. Today, IBM is working with more than 250,000 clients worldwide on predictive analytics, including 22 of the top 24 global commercial banks, 18 of the world's top 22 telecommunication carriers and 11 of the top 12 U.S. specialty retailers.
About the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
More information on the Federal Prosecutor's Office can be found at: http://genproc.gov.ru/.
About Open Technologies
Open Technologies is mainly focused on project and system integration. The company offers a wide spectrum of services and solutions for large and medium-sized enterprises in various sectors of economy - from IT audit, business processes analysis and consulting up to choosing the optimum solution, its further deployment and support. More information can be found at http://www.ot.ru/eng.html?gobackmain_logo.
About IBM
For more information, please visit http://www.ibm.com/ru.
Media Contacts:
---------------
Steve Milmore
IBM
978-399-7347
smilmore@us.ibm.com
-------------------
Artur Trapizonyan
IBM Russia
+7(495) 775 88 00 ext. 2652
artur@ru.ibm.com
----------------
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: IBM Corporation
CONTACT: Media, Steve Milmore, IBM, +1-978-399-7347,
smilmore@us.ibm.com, or Artur Trapizonyan, IBM Russia, +7(495)775-88-00 ext.
2652, artur@ru.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/
CTSI Announces Utility Technology Challenge Winners, Second Round Open
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
CTSI Announces Utility Technology Challenge Winners, Second Round Open
Winners will present their technologies to audience of utility and corporate test partners on June 22 at the Clean Technology 2010 event in Anaheim
AUSTIN, Texas, April 8 -- The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) has announced the 15 winners of the international Utility Technology Challenge (UTC) competition; a contest with support from the US Department of Energy that searches for innovation in a variety of clean tech areas, including smart grid applications, transportation, building efficiencies, pollution monitoring and cyber security.
The winners are: Ballard Power Systems, Inc., E3 Greentech Enterprises, Inc., EchoGen Power Systems, Inc., eMeter, Ener-G-Rotors, Inc., Enmetric Systems, Inc., EnviRock, Grid Manager A/S, Parker Hannifin, PRD Tech, Inc., Prism Solar Technologies, PVT Solar, Inc., QM Power, Inc., Rainforest Automation, and an energy storage solutions company to be announced later. Details about the companies and their technology solutions may be found at http://www.ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/2010/.
"We are very honored to have been chosen for Utility Technology Challenge," said PJ Piper, president and CEO of QM Power. "It is an exciting opportunity for us to present our game changing electric motor, generator and actuator solutions to such a broad panel of potential end users for potential consideration as we begin to expand our field trials in 2010. We look forward to delivering new higher levels of efficiency and power density to the industrial, consumer and utility industries."
"One large barrier to the adoption of clean technologies is the lack of opportunity to prove them within a real world infrastructure," said Patti Glaza, chief executive officer of CTSI. "This program aims to accelerate commercialization by presenting test partners with a handful of peer-reviewed, promising companies."
This team of potential customers and integration partners includes: Accenture, Austin Energy, The City of Anaheim, National Grid, Lockheed Martin, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The UTC winners will give a five-minute presentation before the UTC Committee followed by a brief question and answer session in Anaheim, California on June 22, 2010. The technology presentations will occur in conjunction with Clean Technology 2010 Conference and Expo, a partner of the project.
"We are excited to be a finalist in the CTSI Utility Technology Challenge, which is an important venue for accelerating the adopting of breakthrough clean technologies," said Sam Klepper, chief marketing officer at eMeter. "While eMeter has already helped utilities across the globe achieve successful large-scale smart grid deployments, the utility market is still largely unaware of the capabilities and benefits of smart grid software solutions. This is an opportunity to share how these solutions can be implemented in a high impact, scalable, and cost effective way to help achieve optimal grid performance."
CTSI is accepting second round submissions through May 7. Companies participating in the second round will have their technology reviewed by the committee, and top solutions will be invited to the exclusive networking reception held in Anaheim in June. All clean technologies are welcome for submission, and areas of specific interest include: communication infrastructure for smart grid, zero net energy, micro grids, whole house, cyber security related to grid/power, power electronics related to power systems applications, and electric transportation.
Please direct inquiries to laura@ct-si.org. Interested companies may learn more and apply here: http://ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/provider/.
About Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI):
The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. Clean technologies offer much needed solutions to growing resource security and sustainability concerns and are critical to maintaining economic competitiveness. CTSI brings together global leaders for advocacy, community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. Visit http://www.ct-si.org for more information.
Media Contact:
Laura Benold
Membership & Marketing Manager
laura@ct-si.org
(512) 922-2559
Source: CTSI
CONTACT: Laura Benold, Membership & Marketing Manager of CTSI,
+1-512-922-2559, laura@ct-si.org
Web Site: http://www.ct-si.org/
Winners will present their technologies to audience of utility and corporate test partners on June 22 at the Clean Technology 2010 event in Anaheim
AUSTIN, Texas, April 8 -- The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) has announced the 15 winners of the international Utility Technology Challenge (UTC) competition; a contest with support from the US Department of Energy that searches for innovation in a variety of clean tech areas, including smart grid applications, transportation, building efficiencies, pollution monitoring and cyber security.
The winners are: Ballard Power Systems, Inc., E3 Greentech Enterprises, Inc., EchoGen Power Systems, Inc., eMeter, Ener-G-Rotors, Inc., Enmetric Systems, Inc., EnviRock, Grid Manager A/S, Parker Hannifin, PRD Tech, Inc., Prism Solar Technologies, PVT Solar, Inc., QM Power, Inc., Rainforest Automation, and an energy storage solutions company to be announced later. Details about the companies and their technology solutions may be found at http://www.ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/2010/.
"We are very honored to have been chosen for Utility Technology Challenge," said PJ Piper, president and CEO of QM Power. "It is an exciting opportunity for us to present our game changing electric motor, generator and actuator solutions to such a broad panel of potential end users for potential consideration as we begin to expand our field trials in 2010. We look forward to delivering new higher levels of efficiency and power density to the industrial, consumer and utility industries."
"One large barrier to the adoption of clean technologies is the lack of opportunity to prove them within a real world infrastructure," said Patti Glaza, chief executive officer of CTSI. "This program aims to accelerate commercialization by presenting test partners with a handful of peer-reviewed, promising companies."
This team of potential customers and integration partners includes: Accenture, Austin Energy, The City of Anaheim, National Grid, Lockheed Martin, and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The UTC winners will give a five-minute presentation before the UTC Committee followed by a brief question and answer session in Anaheim, California on June 22, 2010. The technology presentations will occur in conjunction with Clean Technology 2010 Conference and Expo, a partner of the project.
"We are excited to be a finalist in the CTSI Utility Technology Challenge, which is an important venue for accelerating the adopting of breakthrough clean technologies," said Sam Klepper, chief marketing officer at eMeter. "While eMeter has already helped utilities across the globe achieve successful large-scale smart grid deployments, the utility market is still largely unaware of the capabilities and benefits of smart grid software solutions. This is an opportunity to share how these solutions can be implemented in a high impact, scalable, and cost effective way to help achieve optimal grid performance."
CTSI is accepting second round submissions through May 7. Companies participating in the second round will have their technology reviewed by the committee, and top solutions will be invited to the exclusive networking reception held in Anaheim in June. All clean technologies are welcome for submission, and areas of specific interest include: communication infrastructure for smart grid, zero net energy, micro grids, whole house, cyber security related to grid/power, power electronics related to power systems applications, and electric transportation.
Please direct inquiries to laura@ct-si.org. Interested companies may learn more and apply here: http://ct-si.org/services/cleanTest/provider/.
About Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI):
The Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI), a 501c6 non-profit industry association, represents the organizations developing, commercializing, and implementing energy, water, and environmental technologies. Clean technologies offer much needed solutions to growing resource security and sustainability concerns and are critical to maintaining economic competitiveness. CTSI brings together global leaders for advocacy, community development, networking, and information sharing to help bring these needed technologies to market more rapidly. Visit http://www.ct-si.org for more information.
Media Contact:
Laura Benold
Membership & Marketing Manager
laura@ct-si.org
(512) 922-2559
Source: CTSI
CONTACT: Laura Benold, Membership & Marketing Manager of CTSI,
+1-512-922-2559, laura@ct-si.org
Web Site: http://www.ct-si.org/
Out With Plain Status Updates as Britain Shifts to 'Lifecasting'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Out With Plain Status Updates as Britain Shifts to 'Lifecasting'
LONDON, April 8, 2010--
- With Photo
- New Research Marks Launch of Next Generation Flip MinoHD
Gone are the days when it was enough just to post your status
online as Brits are now essentially broadcasting their everyday life to
family and friends. In a growing trend, known as 'Lifecasting', young people
are using the power of video to share their views, special moments and
everyday experiences in life, a new study from Flip Video has revealed today.
Almost a third of 18-24 year olds surveyed see a time when they would
post videos on social networks every day, with over 17% saying this is
happening now or would happen this year.
The type of content uploaded and shared by this age group is
varied but draws on experiences of everyday life. Laughter proves a clear
winner as over half would upload and share funny moments, whilst almost a
third (30%) would upload concerts. Sharing and uploading videos of parties
(23%), newsworthy events witnessed (21%) and family occasions (16%) are also
popular with young people in the UK.
The new study of 3,000 adults, conducted by OnePoll, reveals
new trends in the way we communicate and has been commissioned to mark the
launch of the next generation Flip MinoHD. This new addition to the Flip
Video family of pocket camcorders comes with a larger two-inch anti-glare
screen and double the memory capacity, with up to two hours of recording time
on the move.
Whilst one in three post videos to keep friends and family up
to date, for many, 'Lifecasting' could be their path to stardom. As Big
Brother comes to an end this summer, almost one in four of 18-24 year olds
and a staggering 42% of those under 18 have admitted a desire to be a YouTube
star.
The high percentage of people who post videos to social
networks goes hand in hand with an increase in videos being watched online,
as 41% of 18-24 year olds admit they are watching more online videos than
last year. In addition, over a quarter (28%) visit social networks five or
more times a day.
Gareth Jones, UK & Ireland Region Manager for Flip Video at
Cisco said:
"It is becoming second nature for many to post videos of
themselves on social networks, or email a clip to friends and family. With an
increase in people watching videos online, this trend for 'Lifecasting' is
set to continue."
The research also discovered that, thanks to the boom in
social media, half of 18-24 year olds are more comfortable sharing their life
experiences online than they were a year ago.
Whilst the frequency of posts is increasing, our attention
spans aren't, as the average length of a video watched online came out at
less than a minute (53 seconds), as Brits require short, punchy videos to
keep them engaged.
Gareth Jones continued:
"It comes as no surprise that the average video length watched
is 53 seconds as most people don't head to social networks such as Facebook
or MySpace to watch feature length films. Instead, we want to see funny
moments, newsworthy events or simply everyday interesting experiences that
have been recorded by a friend, family member or rising YouTube star."
Further Information:
- Flip Video Website: http://www.theflip.com or
http://www.doyouflip.co.uk
- Flip Video Twitter-Feed: http://twitter.com/FlipVideoUK
Pictures
- Second Generation Flip MinoHD
About Flip Video Products
Flip Video was acquired by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) in May of 2009
and is now integrated into Cisco Consumer Products. Its revolutionary Flip
Video camcorders changed the way people capture and share video by making it
simple, accessible and fun for anyone. Flip Video camcorders are pre-loaded
with FlipShare software to enable easy organising, editing, and seamless
uploading to MySpace(TM), YouTube(TM) and other video sharing sites.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking
that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's
vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is
more personal, more social, and more visual. More information about Cisco and
its line of consumer products can be found at http://www.theflip.com and
http://www.cisco.com/consumer
Cisco, the Cisco logo, Flip Video, Flip Video logo, FlipShare and Flip
Mino are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or
its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other
trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship
between Cisco and any other company. This document is Cisco Public
Information.
Note to Editors:
A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or
viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
Source: Flip Video
Press Contacts: Steph MacLeod, Kaizo, +44-20-3043-4151, flipvideo@kaizo.net. Lisa Soto, Cisco, +1-949-8234778, lisoto@cisco.com. Carol Villazon, Cisco, +1-408-527-6538, carolv@cisco.com
LONDON, April 8, 2010--
- With Photo
- New Research Marks Launch of Next Generation Flip MinoHD
Gone are the days when it was enough just to post your status
online as Brits are now essentially broadcasting their everyday life to
family and friends. In a growing trend, known as 'Lifecasting', young people
are using the power of video to share their views, special moments and
everyday experiences in life, a new study from Flip Video has revealed today.
Almost a third of 18-24 year olds surveyed see a time when they would
post videos on social networks every day, with over 17% saying this is
happening now or would happen this year.
The type of content uploaded and shared by this age group is
varied but draws on experiences of everyday life. Laughter proves a clear
winner as over half would upload and share funny moments, whilst almost a
third (30%) would upload concerts. Sharing and uploading videos of parties
(23%), newsworthy events witnessed (21%) and family occasions (16%) are also
popular with young people in the UK.
The new study of 3,000 adults, conducted by OnePoll, reveals
new trends in the way we communicate and has been commissioned to mark the
launch of the next generation Flip MinoHD. This new addition to the Flip
Video family of pocket camcorders comes with a larger two-inch anti-glare
screen and double the memory capacity, with up to two hours of recording time
on the move.
Whilst one in three post videos to keep friends and family up
to date, for many, 'Lifecasting' could be their path to stardom. As Big
Brother comes to an end this summer, almost one in four of 18-24 year olds
and a staggering 42% of those under 18 have admitted a desire to be a YouTube
star.
The high percentage of people who post videos to social
networks goes hand in hand with an increase in videos being watched online,
as 41% of 18-24 year olds admit they are watching more online videos than
last year. In addition, over a quarter (28%) visit social networks five or
more times a day.
Gareth Jones, UK & Ireland Region Manager for Flip Video at
Cisco said:
"It is becoming second nature for many to post videos of
themselves on social networks, or email a clip to friends and family. With an
increase in people watching videos online, this trend for 'Lifecasting' is
set to continue."
The research also discovered that, thanks to the boom in
social media, half of 18-24 year olds are more comfortable sharing their life
experiences online than they were a year ago.
Whilst the frequency of posts is increasing, our attention
spans aren't, as the average length of a video watched online came out at
less than a minute (53 seconds), as Brits require short, punchy videos to
keep them engaged.
Gareth Jones continued:
"It comes as no surprise that the average video length watched
is 53 seconds as most people don't head to social networks such as Facebook
or MySpace to watch feature length films. Instead, we want to see funny
moments, newsworthy events or simply everyday interesting experiences that
have been recorded by a friend, family member or rising YouTube star."
Further Information:
- Flip Video Website: http://www.theflip.com or
http://www.doyouflip.co.uk
- Flip Video Twitter-Feed: http://twitter.com/FlipVideoUK
Pictures
- Second Generation Flip MinoHD
About Flip Video Products
Flip Video was acquired by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) in May of 2009
and is now integrated into Cisco Consumer Products. Its revolutionary Flip
Video camcorders changed the way people capture and share video by making it
simple, accessible and fun for anyone. Flip Video camcorders are pre-loaded
with FlipShare software to enable easy organising, editing, and seamless
uploading to MySpace(TM), YouTube(TM) and other video sharing sites.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking
that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco's
vision for the consumer is to enable people to live a connected life that is
more personal, more social, and more visual. More information about Cisco and
its line of consumer products can be found at http://www.theflip.com and
http://www.cisco.com/consumer
Cisco, the Cisco logo, Flip Video, Flip Video logo, FlipShare and Flip
Mino are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or
its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other
trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship
between Cisco and any other company. This document is Cisco Public
Information.
Note to Editors:
A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA
Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or
viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
Source: Flip Video
Press Contacts: Steph MacLeod, Kaizo, +44-20-3043-4151, flipvideo@kaizo.net. Lisa Soto, Cisco, +1-949-8234778, lisoto@cisco.com. Carol Villazon, Cisco, +1-408-527-6538, carolv@cisco.com
Thinklogical Announces 'ImageEvolution X3', The Next Generation in Image Processing, Converting and Scaling, With Advanced PsF Capability
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
Thinklogical Announces 'ImageEvolution X3', The Next Generation in Image Processing, Converting and Scaling, With Advanced PsF Capability
MILFORD, Conn., April 8 -- Thinklogical, a leading provider of fiber optic KVM extension and switching solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation image processor and converter, the ImageEvolution X3. This premium solution for professional broadcast applications provides an easy method for conversion and scaling of video signals. Unique in the broadcast marketplace the product now offers progressive, interlaced and PsF input/output supported formats, a must-have addition to image processing. The solution will be on display at the NAB 2010 show for broadcast professionals.
This highly affordable processor imparts a robust integrated design, which in turn offers an extraordinary set of high-end features in a single device. The ImageEvolution X3 is equipped with a full breadth of video processing capabilities such as, per-pixel motion-adaptive video noise reduction which removes the white Gaussian noise present in most types of video, content-adaptive block and mosquito noise reduction which significantly reduces these artifacts present in compressed video, natural depth expansion, and adaptive scaling, just to name a few. Moreover, this all can be done in real-time which will ultimately save users time and money, while providing exceptional image results.
"The new X3 solution offers broadcast professionals the most robust set video processing technologies available, and will maximize returns on production costs," states Kevin Keefe, Director of Engineering. "The addition of the PsF capability to this product is a very significant feature which broadcast engineers have been continually requesting. This will really put the product line at the leading edge of image processing and conversion."
The ImageEvolution X3 represents great strides in video technology and is capable of converting and scaling SD, HD, dual-link HD, and 3G. In addition, it provides up to 20 user programmable presets that make image conversion and scaling effortless. System features include support for 8 channels of embedded audio and ancillary data. Users are able to control the ImageEvolution X3 through its front panel multi-function selector and LCD display, and an RS-232C port is available for remote control of the unit. An internal universal AC power supply, means no wall wart, so the product can easily be stand-alone or rack mounted.
NAB attendees are invited to stop by Thinklogical's booth (SL4729) in the South Hall during expo hours to see demonstrations of all the new solutions.
About Thinklogical
Thinklogical is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic KVM/video extension solutions, and fiber matrix routers and switches. Organizations worldwide rely on Thinklogical's products and solutions for optimal performance in secure visual computing environments. Through pioneering next generation fiber optic extension, switching, and server management technologies Thinklogical helps customers reduce cost and simplify the management of complex computing infrastructures. Thinklogical sells directly and through integrator and VAR channels and is privately held and headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. For more information, contact us at http://www.thinklogical.com.
CONTACT: Cindy Caserta, +1-203-647-8725, cindyc@thinklogical.com
Source: Thinklogical
CONTACT: Cindy Caserta of Thinklogica, +1-203-647-8725,
cindyc@thinklogical.com
Web Site: http://www.thinklogical.com/
MILFORD, Conn., April 8 -- Thinklogical, a leading provider of fiber optic KVM extension and switching solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation image processor and converter, the ImageEvolution X3. This premium solution for professional broadcast applications provides an easy method for conversion and scaling of video signals. Unique in the broadcast marketplace the product now offers progressive, interlaced and PsF input/output supported formats, a must-have addition to image processing. The solution will be on display at the NAB 2010 show for broadcast professionals.
This highly affordable processor imparts a robust integrated design, which in turn offers an extraordinary set of high-end features in a single device. The ImageEvolution X3 is equipped with a full breadth of video processing capabilities such as, per-pixel motion-adaptive video noise reduction which removes the white Gaussian noise present in most types of video, content-adaptive block and mosquito noise reduction which significantly reduces these artifacts present in compressed video, natural depth expansion, and adaptive scaling, just to name a few. Moreover, this all can be done in real-time which will ultimately save users time and money, while providing exceptional image results.
"The new X3 solution offers broadcast professionals the most robust set video processing technologies available, and will maximize returns on production costs," states Kevin Keefe, Director of Engineering. "The addition of the PsF capability to this product is a very significant feature which broadcast engineers have been continually requesting. This will really put the product line at the leading edge of image processing and conversion."
The ImageEvolution X3 represents great strides in video technology and is capable of converting and scaling SD, HD, dual-link HD, and 3G. In addition, it provides up to 20 user programmable presets that make image conversion and scaling effortless. System features include support for 8 channels of embedded audio and ancillary data. Users are able to control the ImageEvolution X3 through its front panel multi-function selector and LCD display, and an RS-232C port is available for remote control of the unit. An internal universal AC power supply, means no wall wart, so the product can easily be stand-alone or rack mounted.
NAB attendees are invited to stop by Thinklogical's booth (SL4729) in the South Hall during expo hours to see demonstrations of all the new solutions.
About Thinklogical
Thinklogical is the leading manufacturer and provider of fiber optic KVM/video extension solutions, and fiber matrix routers and switches. Organizations worldwide rely on Thinklogical's products and solutions for optimal performance in secure visual computing environments. Through pioneering next generation fiber optic extension, switching, and server management technologies Thinklogical helps customers reduce cost and simplify the management of complex computing infrastructures. Thinklogical sells directly and through integrator and VAR channels and is privately held and headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. For more information, contact us at http://www.thinklogical.com.
CONTACT: Cindy Caserta, +1-203-647-8725, cindyc@thinklogical.com
Source: Thinklogical
CONTACT: Cindy Caserta of Thinklogica, +1-203-647-8725,
cindyc@thinklogical.com
Web Site: http://www.thinklogical.com/
More Than 400 Organizations Worldwide Adopt EMC SourceOne to Manage Risks, Simplify E-Discovery and Cut Storage Costs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
More Than 400 Organizations Worldwide Adopt EMC SourceOne to Manage Risks, Simplify E-Discovery and Cut Storage Costs
EMC SourceOne Makes Information Governance Actionable for Customers
HOPKINTON, Mass., April 8 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that in just one year since its introduction, more than 400 organizations worldwide have adopted EMC SourceOne(TM). Customers including Northampton Borough Council, Ogilvy South Africa and TOMRA are deploying EMC SourceOne to help them manage risks, simplify e-discovery and cut storage costs.
U.K. Public Agency Controls Storage Growth and Promotes Compliance
The Northampton Borough Council employs over 1,500 people in a vast range of jobs to serve the 200,000 people who live within the largest borough in England. The borough council had high production storage costs due to the growth of e-mail messages and proliferation of PST files. In addition, it needed to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) which requires a multi-year retention policy.
"EMC SourceOne is enabling us to eliminate nearly 400 gigabytes of PST files which reduces our storage production costs and improves our back-up window," said Carl Moreton, Enterprise Systems Project Analyst at Northampton Borough Council. "And now that all of our archived e-mail is stored in one repository, we can easily manage our retention policy to meet FOIA compliance. On top of that, the flexible, easy-to-use search tool is becoming very popular with our users."
Ad Agency Reins in IT Costs and Reduces E-mail Retrieval Time from Two Weeks to Just Minutes
Ogilvy South Africa, an advertising agency, needed to avoid using up all available disk space in their e-mail servers and evolve its e-mail storage strategy to minimize exhaustion of IT resources while reining in costs.
"With EMC SourceOne, we are able to minimize IT costs by curbing the growth of our production e-mail environment and reducing the time for back-up, defragmentation and restore processes," said David Breytenbach, Group IT Manager at Ogilvy South Africa. "We accomplished this with no end-user training required and the whole process was transparent to the users."
"In addition, e-mail retrieval for e-discovery requests has historically been a challenge sometimes taking up to two weeks," said Breytenbach. "Since EMC SourceOne was implemented, the whole process can now be performed by any IT support staff within minutes."
Global Provider of Recycling Solutions Proactively Manages Growth of Production E-mail Environment
With the mission of "Helping the World Recycle," TOMRA is a leading global provider of advanced solutions enabling recovery and recycling of materials. The company required a solution that would slow down the growth of its production e-mail environment and quickly produce e-mails for litigation-readiness.
"One of the real benefits of EMC SourceOne is eliminating the time-consuming process of restoring back-up tapes when we need e-mails for legal purposes," said Kyle Burke, Senior Infrastructure Engineer at TOMRA. "With all of our e-mails ingested, we can easily search the EMC SourceOne archive. We are also proactively managing the growth of our Exchange server and have reduced the risks of unmanaged data by collecting and archiving PST files."
EMC SourceOne Overview
-- Organizations need to build an information governance strategy to
manage the growing volume of information. Information governance
encompasses the people, practices and technology to proactively manage
and take control of what and where information is stored, who has
access to the information and how it is protected as well as how long
the information is retained.
-- Unveiled in April 2009, EMC SourceOne is a family of modular,
integrated products for archiving, compliance and e-discovery that
makes information governance actionable.
-- EMC SourceOne enables policy-based information management so customers
can improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance and mitigate
risks.
-- Core to EMC SourceOne is an innovative, next-generation architecture
that provides high availability and flexibility. Its unique design
operates efficiently in a single server for midsize companies and
public agencies and scales horizontally to meet the needs of large
global organizations.
-- The EMC SourceOne portfolio of information governance solutions
includes EMC SourceOne Email Management, EMC SourceOne Discovery
Manager, EMC SourceOne eDiscovery - Kazeon and EMC SourceOne Email
Supervisor. The modularity of EMC SourceOne allows customers of all
sizes to start with their most pressing information management
challenges and expand over time.
Join the EMC SourceOne communities on the EMC SourceOne Insider Blog, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the EMC Community Network.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation and its subsidiaries. EMC SourceOne is a trademark of EMC Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Liza S. Goldberg of EMC Corporation, +1-925-600-5991,
goldberg_liza@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
EMC SourceOne Makes Information Governance Actionable for Customers
HOPKINTON, Mass., April 8 -- EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced that in just one year since its introduction, more than 400 organizations worldwide have adopted EMC SourceOne(TM). Customers including Northampton Borough Council, Ogilvy South Africa and TOMRA are deploying EMC SourceOne to help them manage risks, simplify e-discovery and cut storage costs.
U.K. Public Agency Controls Storage Growth and Promotes Compliance
The Northampton Borough Council employs over 1,500 people in a vast range of jobs to serve the 200,000 people who live within the largest borough in England. The borough council had high production storage costs due to the growth of e-mail messages and proliferation of PST files. In addition, it needed to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) which requires a multi-year retention policy.
"EMC SourceOne is enabling us to eliminate nearly 400 gigabytes of PST files which reduces our storage production costs and improves our back-up window," said Carl Moreton, Enterprise Systems Project Analyst at Northampton Borough Council. "And now that all of our archived e-mail is stored in one repository, we can easily manage our retention policy to meet FOIA compliance. On top of that, the flexible, easy-to-use search tool is becoming very popular with our users."
Ad Agency Reins in IT Costs and Reduces E-mail Retrieval Time from Two Weeks to Just Minutes
Ogilvy South Africa, an advertising agency, needed to avoid using up all available disk space in their e-mail servers and evolve its e-mail storage strategy to minimize exhaustion of IT resources while reining in costs.
"With EMC SourceOne, we are able to minimize IT costs by curbing the growth of our production e-mail environment and reducing the time for back-up, defragmentation and restore processes," said David Breytenbach, Group IT Manager at Ogilvy South Africa. "We accomplished this with no end-user training required and the whole process was transparent to the users."
"In addition, e-mail retrieval for e-discovery requests has historically been a challenge sometimes taking up to two weeks," said Breytenbach. "Since EMC SourceOne was implemented, the whole process can now be performed by any IT support staff within minutes."
Global Provider of Recycling Solutions Proactively Manages Growth of Production E-mail Environment
With the mission of "Helping the World Recycle," TOMRA is a leading global provider of advanced solutions enabling recovery and recycling of materials. The company required a solution that would slow down the growth of its production e-mail environment and quickly produce e-mails for litigation-readiness.
"One of the real benefits of EMC SourceOne is eliminating the time-consuming process of restoring back-up tapes when we need e-mails for legal purposes," said Kyle Burke, Senior Infrastructure Engineer at TOMRA. "With all of our e-mails ingested, we can easily search the EMC SourceOne archive. We are also proactively managing the growth of our Exchange server and have reduced the risks of unmanaged data by collecting and archiving PST files."
EMC SourceOne Overview
-- Organizations need to build an information governance strategy to
manage the growing volume of information. Information governance
encompasses the people, practices and technology to proactively manage
and take control of what and where information is stored, who has
access to the information and how it is protected as well as how long
the information is retained.
-- Unveiled in April 2009, EMC SourceOne is a family of modular,
integrated products for archiving, compliance and e-discovery that
makes information governance actionable.
-- EMC SourceOne enables policy-based information management so customers
can improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance and mitigate
risks.
-- Core to EMC SourceOne is an innovative, next-generation architecture
that provides high availability and flexibility. Its unique design
operates efficiently in a single server for midsize companies and
public agencies and scales horizontally to meet the needs of large
global organizations.
-- The EMC SourceOne portfolio of information governance solutions
includes EMC SourceOne Email Management, EMC SourceOne Discovery
Manager, EMC SourceOne eDiscovery - Kazeon and EMC SourceOne Email
Supervisor. The modularity of EMC SourceOne allows customers of all
sizes to start with their most pressing information management
challenges and expand over time.
Join the EMC SourceOne communities on the EMC SourceOne Insider Blog, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the EMC Community Network.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation and its subsidiaries. EMC SourceOne is a trademark of EMC Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Liza S. Goldberg of EMC Corporation, +1-925-600-5991,
goldberg_liza@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
Innovative Content Sharing Company Qlipso, Purchases Assets of Video Content Site Veoh
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Innovative Content Sharing Company Qlipso, Purchases Assets of Video Content Site Veoh
Tens of Millions of Veoh Users Will Soon Gain Access to Social Video Sharing With Live Interactive Webcams, 3D Animated Avatars, Voice Chat and Other Social Media
JERUSALEM, April 8 -- Qlipso, a social feature-rich multi-party content-sharing platform with 3D avatars, webcam and voice, today announced its purchase of substantially all of the assets of Veoh, an Internet Television company delivering broadcast-quality video programming. The purchase enables Qlipso's unique synchronized media sharing and socially-interactive environment to tap into Veoh's library of more than one million videos, TV shows, online games and other interactive content, as well as Veoh's tens of millions of active monthly users. Qlipso is backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), a leading Israeli venture-capital fund.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/385782 )
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The purchase of Veoh's assets by Qlipso presages a shift in the changing nature of online media consumption with users transitioning from an individual viewing experience to a multi-platform, social media experience all within the same user interface.
The transaction immediately transforms Qlipso from an early-stage, pre-revenue technology start-up into a high-tech, rich-media company that boasts a powerful community prime for online advertisers. To facilitate advertising needs, Qlipso has partnered with Outrigger Media in New York for direct advertising sales.
"By bringing together features of both Qlipso and Veoh, we are taking the best of social, multiplayer online gaming and applying that to mainstream digital content, such as videos and music, for a mainstream audience," said Jon Goldman, CEO of Qlipso. "This provides not only a terrific user experience, but also a vastly improved target audience for advertisers."
Qlipso enables users to identify themselves using 3D animating avatars, webcams or Facebook thumbnails, along with social features such as video, voice and text chat; all of which can be accessed within the same user interface, thus allowing users to view online content while having the ability to see and chat with one another. The Qlipso platform, which can be accessed entirely via Web browser, transforms media consumption into a shared social experience, both asynchronously and live with friends and family.
Qlipso supports all types of Flash-based media, including video, music, games, slideshows, presentations, widgets and other digital content from any Web site using Qlipso's proprietary portable media player. Qlipso also taps into Facebook Connect, allowing site users to easily share content with their friends and chat about the videos they are watching without creating an online profile.
Other qualified Web publishers will also have the opportunity to incorporate Qlipso's features on their own sites.
Prior to the asset purchase by Qlipso, Veoh was an established media site, founded in 2004, with tens of millions of unique monthly visitors and had raised approximately $70 million from venture capital and media investments. As part of the transaction, key former Veoh executives will help shape the new vision of Qlipso.
"We are thrilled to support Qlipso, a JVP Media Studio graduate, in this strategic move," said Erel Margalit, JVP founder and managing partner. "There has yet to be a significant mainstream social approach to online media sharing that parallels how people consume media in offline social settings. We believe this transaction answers that need, as it provides users with a means to socialize around their favorite media content in a relaxed and social setting."
About Qlipso
Qlipso is the first completely portable Web-based experience that allows users to share any type of Flash-based media live and synchronized with their friends and family in a relaxed and secure online social setting. Personalization options include avatar creation and webcam support, thereby enabling users to interact with each other while viewing the media simultaneously. As a business partner, Qlipso integrates with web sites to allow their audience to invite friends to share content, as well as to open up new revenue streams, like virtual item sales. For more information, please visit http://www.qlipso.com/.
About Jerusalem Venture Partners :
Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) is one of the leading venture-capital funds in Israel. The Fund operates from Jerusalem and manages more than USD$800 million. JVP focuses on building market leaders in the fields of digital media technology, including gaming and virtual worlds, mobile media, software and hardware applications and Internet advertising. With leading industry venture partners and consultants in New York, Los Angeles and Europe, and an international network of strategic partners, JVP leverages its unique market expertise, its dedicated management team and substantial capital base to build companies with the potential of shaping the global markets. For more information, please visit http://www.jvpvc.com/.
PR Contact for JVP
Tania Amar
VP Marketing
tania@jvpvc.com
MEDIA CONTACT on behalf of Qlipso
Josh Sternberg
Sternberg Strategic Communications
O: +1-347-715-7347
M: +973-477-4705
E: josh@sternbergcommunications.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/385782
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Qlipso
CONTACT: Tania Amar for JVP, VP Marketing, tania@jvpvc.com, or Josh
Sternberg for Qlipso, Sternberg Strategic Communications, O: +1-347-715-7347,
M: +1-973-477-4705, josh@sternbergcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.qlipso.com/
Tens of Millions of Veoh Users Will Soon Gain Access to Social Video Sharing With Live Interactive Webcams, 3D Animated Avatars, Voice Chat and Other Social Media
JERUSALEM, April 8 -- Qlipso, a social feature-rich multi-party content-sharing platform with 3D avatars, webcam and voice, today announced its purchase of substantially all of the assets of Veoh, an Internet Television company delivering broadcast-quality video programming. The purchase enables Qlipso's unique synchronized media sharing and socially-interactive environment to tap into Veoh's library of more than one million videos, TV shows, online games and other interactive content, as well as Veoh's tens of millions of active monthly users. Qlipso is backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), a leading Israeli venture-capital fund.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/385782 )
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The purchase of Veoh's assets by Qlipso presages a shift in the changing nature of online media consumption with users transitioning from an individual viewing experience to a multi-platform, social media experience all within the same user interface.
The transaction immediately transforms Qlipso from an early-stage, pre-revenue technology start-up into a high-tech, rich-media company that boasts a powerful community prime for online advertisers. To facilitate advertising needs, Qlipso has partnered with Outrigger Media in New York for direct advertising sales.
"By bringing together features of both Qlipso and Veoh, we are taking the best of social, multiplayer online gaming and applying that to mainstream digital content, such as videos and music, for a mainstream audience," said Jon Goldman, CEO of Qlipso. "This provides not only a terrific user experience, but also a vastly improved target audience for advertisers."
Qlipso enables users to identify themselves using 3D animating avatars, webcams or Facebook thumbnails, along with social features such as video, voice and text chat; all of which can be accessed within the same user interface, thus allowing users to view online content while having the ability to see and chat with one another. The Qlipso platform, which can be accessed entirely via Web browser, transforms media consumption into a shared social experience, both asynchronously and live with friends and family.
Qlipso supports all types of Flash-based media, including video, music, games, slideshows, presentations, widgets and other digital content from any Web site using Qlipso's proprietary portable media player. Qlipso also taps into Facebook Connect, allowing site users to easily share content with their friends and chat about the videos they are watching without creating an online profile.
Other qualified Web publishers will also have the opportunity to incorporate Qlipso's features on their own sites.
Prior to the asset purchase by Qlipso, Veoh was an established media site, founded in 2004, with tens of millions of unique monthly visitors and had raised approximately $70 million from venture capital and media investments. As part of the transaction, key former Veoh executives will help shape the new vision of Qlipso.
"We are thrilled to support Qlipso, a JVP Media Studio graduate, in this strategic move," said Erel Margalit, JVP founder and managing partner. "There has yet to be a significant mainstream social approach to online media sharing that parallels how people consume media in offline social settings. We believe this transaction answers that need, as it provides users with a means to socialize around their favorite media content in a relaxed and social setting."
About Qlipso
Qlipso is the first completely portable Web-based experience that allows users to share any type of Flash-based media live and synchronized with their friends and family in a relaxed and secure online social setting. Personalization options include avatar creation and webcam support, thereby enabling users to interact with each other while viewing the media simultaneously. As a business partner, Qlipso integrates with web sites to allow their audience to invite friends to share content, as well as to open up new revenue streams, like virtual item sales. For more information, please visit http://www.qlipso.com/.
About Jerusalem Venture Partners :
Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) is one of the leading venture-capital funds in Israel. The Fund operates from Jerusalem and manages more than USD$800 million. JVP focuses on building market leaders in the fields of digital media technology, including gaming and virtual worlds, mobile media, software and hardware applications and Internet advertising. With leading industry venture partners and consultants in New York, Los Angeles and Europe, and an international network of strategic partners, JVP leverages its unique market expertise, its dedicated management team and substantial capital base to build companies with the potential of shaping the global markets. For more information, please visit http://www.jvpvc.com/.
PR Contact for JVP
Tania Amar
VP Marketing
tania@jvpvc.com
MEDIA CONTACT on behalf of Qlipso
Josh Sternberg
Sternberg Strategic Communications
O: +1-347-715-7347
M: +973-477-4705
E: josh@sternbergcommunications.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100408/385782
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Qlipso
CONTACT: Tania Amar for JVP, VP Marketing, tania@jvpvc.com, or Josh
Sternberg for Qlipso, Sternberg Strategic Communications, O: +1-347-715-7347,
M: +1-973-477-4705, josh@sternbergcommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.qlipso.com/
Adap.tv Teams With Grab Networks to Expand its Online Video Advertising Marketplace
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Adap.tv Teams With Grab Networks to Expand its Online Video Advertising Marketplace
Partnership Provides Adap.tv Marketplace Buyers with Premium Video Advertising Inventory from Grab Networks
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 8 -- Adap.tv, creators of the first online video advertising marketplace and the onesource video ad management platform for publishers, announced today a partnership with Grab Networks, a leading multi-platform video syndication network and video management platform, to supply premium video inventory for buyers. The alliance brings adap.tv's partnerships with agencies, networks and marketers together with Grab Networks' diverse and growing network of high-quality professional content and affiliate sites.
Grab Networks is the latest partner to add its network to the hundreds of millions of video streams already running through the adap.tv marketplace. The adap.tv marketplace provides a straightforward transaction mechanism and full transparency for both buyers and sellers, consistent with Grab Networks' approach to the advertising market.
"We believe that adap.tv is leading the market in the right direction and that its marketplace creates a compelling vehicle to allow additional advertisers to reach our unique and engaged audience," said Fred Singer, CEO of Grab Networks. "By partnering with adap.tv, we hope to create incremental and recurring value for our network of content partners, publishers and advertisers."
Grab Networks will also use the adap.tv onesource online video ad-serving platform. This partnership expands marketers' ability to tap into high-quality online video content for more high-impact campaigns. According to eMarketer, online video advertising spend increased 48.5 percent in 2009, and will grow an additional 55.3 percent in 2010.
"Premium, professionally produced online video is still in short supply and there is significant demand," said Toby Gabriner, President of adap.tv. "Adap.tv and Grab Networks are working together to lay the groundwork for future growth in online video, which means finding quality inventory and enabling syndication to get it to the right publishers."
About adap.tv
Adap.tv develops video advertising trading, serving and management technology that makes video more profitable and less painful. It is the way video advertising works. The adap.tv marketplace (atm) is the industry's first online video advertising marketplace. atm connects advertisers, agencies, publishers and ad networks with a robust marketplace to make smart buying and selling decisions in real time. adap.tv is also the creator of onesource, the online video ad-serving platform that empowers publishers to succeed in online video. A complete end-to-end solution, onesource helps publishers increase advertising revenue, grow streams, make the right business decisions, and simplify every aspect of ad operations. Based in San Mateo, CA with a sales office in New York, the company is privately held and is backed by Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures and the Gemini Israel Funds. For more information please visit http://adap.tv/.
About Grab Networks
Grab Networks is an integrated media and technology solutions company focused on increasing returns on multi-platform video through: software solutions that help content producers and publishers increase the value of their content; licensed premium content and publisher services that help web publishers increase their audience; and media services that allow marketers to increase the reach and effectiveness of their advertising. This unique combination of media network and software solutions drives the company's focus, its technology developments, and its industry relationships toward achieving the scale and efficiencies necessary to maximize returns from investments in online video.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for adap.tv
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Source: Adap.tv
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson, Weber Shandwick for adap.tv , +1-212-445-8371,
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Web Site: http://adap.tv/
Partnership Provides Adap.tv Marketplace Buyers with Premium Video Advertising Inventory from Grab Networks
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 8 -- Adap.tv, creators of the first online video advertising marketplace and the onesource video ad management platform for publishers, announced today a partnership with Grab Networks, a leading multi-platform video syndication network and video management platform, to supply premium video inventory for buyers. The alliance brings adap.tv's partnerships with agencies, networks and marketers together with Grab Networks' diverse and growing network of high-quality professional content and affiliate sites.
Grab Networks is the latest partner to add its network to the hundreds of millions of video streams already running through the adap.tv marketplace. The adap.tv marketplace provides a straightforward transaction mechanism and full transparency for both buyers and sellers, consistent with Grab Networks' approach to the advertising market.
"We believe that adap.tv is leading the market in the right direction and that its marketplace creates a compelling vehicle to allow additional advertisers to reach our unique and engaged audience," said Fred Singer, CEO of Grab Networks. "By partnering with adap.tv, we hope to create incremental and recurring value for our network of content partners, publishers and advertisers."
Grab Networks will also use the adap.tv onesource online video ad-serving platform. This partnership expands marketers' ability to tap into high-quality online video content for more high-impact campaigns. According to eMarketer, online video advertising spend increased 48.5 percent in 2009, and will grow an additional 55.3 percent in 2010.
"Premium, professionally produced online video is still in short supply and there is significant demand," said Toby Gabriner, President of adap.tv. "Adap.tv and Grab Networks are working together to lay the groundwork for future growth in online video, which means finding quality inventory and enabling syndication to get it to the right publishers."
About adap.tv
Adap.tv develops video advertising trading, serving and management technology that makes video more profitable and less painful. It is the way video advertising works. The adap.tv marketplace (atm) is the industry's first online video advertising marketplace. atm connects advertisers, agencies, publishers and ad networks with a robust marketplace to make smart buying and selling decisions in real time. adap.tv is also the creator of onesource, the online video ad-serving platform that empowers publishers to succeed in online video. A complete end-to-end solution, onesource helps publishers increase advertising revenue, grow streams, make the right business decisions, and simplify every aspect of ad operations. Based in San Mateo, CA with a sales office in New York, the company is privately held and is backed by Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures and the Gemini Israel Funds. For more information please visit http://adap.tv/.
About Grab Networks
Grab Networks is an integrated media and technology solutions company focused on increasing returns on multi-platform video through: software solutions that help content producers and publishers increase the value of their content; licensed premium content and publisher services that help web publishers increase their audience; and media services that allow marketers to increase the reach and effectiveness of their advertising. This unique combination of media network and software solutions drives the company's focus, its technology developments, and its industry relationships toward achieving the scale and efficiencies necessary to maximize returns from investments in online video.
For media inquiries, contact:
Julie Nicholson
Weber Shandwick for adap.tv
212-445-8371
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Source: Adap.tv
CONTACT: Julie Nicholson, Weber Shandwick for adap.tv , +1-212-445-8371,
jnicholson@webershandwick.com
Web Site: http://adap.tv/
Intercim Announces the Signature of a Framework
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Agreement With EADS
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Intercim Announces the Signature of a Framework Agreement With EADS
PARIS, April 8, 2010-- Intercim, one of the first authors of Manufacturing Operations Management
(MOM) software solution for complex and highly regulated industries signs a
framework agreement with its historical customer, EADS.
The signature of this contract marks an important stage in the relation
between Intercim and its customer EADS following successful collaboration of
5 years and twenty projects in several subsidiaries of the group. This
contract allows the purchase of all the modules of Intercim's Pertinence
Suite software, and associated services for each of the subsidiaries of EADS
worldwide. It also anticipates the incorporation of modules to come, notably
those jointly developed with Dassault Systemes.
Through this framework agreement, any subsidiary of the EADS group
benefits from attractive rates to acquire a Pertinence Suite server and
deploy a large number of concurrent users. The Pertinence Suite license
management system allows EADS to centralize license management and anticipate
its future needs.
Yann d'Aramon, Director Europe of Intercim is very pleased: << We are of
course very happy with the signature of this framework agreement by one of
the recognized leaders in worldwide aircraft manufacturing. This contract is
on one hand, recognition of the value that we have brought to EADS group in
the past years, and on the other, a mark of trust that we will continue to
add value for them in the future; it is especially the guarantee of a
simplified, quicker and more efficient collaboration between our teams. >>
About Intercim
Intercim has a 27-year history of helping advanced and highly
regulated manufacturers reach their business goals through best in class
software solutions. Early 2009, Dassault Systemes a world leader in 3D and
Product Lifecycle Management took a minority position in Intercim. Both
companies consider critical that information exchange and collaboration
between engineering, manufacturing and the supply network be handled in
real-time. For the first time, the combination of Intercim's software
capabilities with the virtual experience provided by Dassault Systemes'
solutions allows this type of mission-critical collaboration and knowledge
sharing.
Intercim works mainly for advanced and highly regulated
industries and with industry-leading customers such as Sanofi Pasteur, Ball
Aerospace, BMW, and Honeywell.
For more information, visit http://www.intercim.com
Source: Intercim
Contact Press: Casoar, Christine Schaer, +331-69-85-40-15 - +336-10-89-31-89, christine.schaer@casoar.eu; Intercim, Helene Riba, Tel. : +331-44-76-81-81, hriba@intercim.com
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Intercim Announces the Signature of a Framework Agreement With EADS
PARIS, April 8, 2010-- Intercim, one of the first authors of Manufacturing Operations Management
(MOM) software solution for complex and highly regulated industries signs a
framework agreement with its historical customer, EADS.
The signature of this contract marks an important stage in the relation
between Intercim and its customer EADS following successful collaboration of
5 years and twenty projects in several subsidiaries of the group. This
contract allows the purchase of all the modules of Intercim's Pertinence
Suite software, and associated services for each of the subsidiaries of EADS
worldwide. It also anticipates the incorporation of modules to come, notably
those jointly developed with Dassault Systemes.
Through this framework agreement, any subsidiary of the EADS group
benefits from attractive rates to acquire a Pertinence Suite server and
deploy a large number of concurrent users. The Pertinence Suite license
management system allows EADS to centralize license management and anticipate
its future needs.
Yann d'Aramon, Director Europe of Intercim is very pleased: << We are of
course very happy with the signature of this framework agreement by one of
the recognized leaders in worldwide aircraft manufacturing. This contract is
on one hand, recognition of the value that we have brought to EADS group in
the past years, and on the other, a mark of trust that we will continue to
add value for them in the future; it is especially the guarantee of a
simplified, quicker and more efficient collaboration between our teams. >>
About Intercim
Intercim has a 27-year history of helping advanced and highly
regulated manufacturers reach their business goals through best in class
software solutions. Early 2009, Dassault Systemes a world leader in 3D and
Product Lifecycle Management took a minority position in Intercim. Both
companies consider critical that information exchange and collaboration
between engineering, manufacturing and the supply network be handled in
real-time. For the first time, the combination of Intercim's software
capabilities with the virtual experience provided by Dassault Systemes'
solutions allows this type of mission-critical collaboration and knowledge
sharing.
Intercim works mainly for advanced and highly regulated
industries and with industry-leading customers such as Sanofi Pasteur, Ball
Aerospace, BMW, and Honeywell.
For more information, visit http://www.intercim.com
Source: Intercim
Contact Press: Casoar, Christine Schaer, +331-69-85-40-15 - +336-10-89-31-89, christine.schaer@casoar.eu; Intercim, Helene Riba, Tel. : +331-44-76-81-81, hriba@intercim.com
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Americans Air Dirty Laundry; Express Dissatisfaction With Current Cleaning Tools
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 8:07:01 AM
Americans Air Dirty Laundry; Express Dissatisfaction With Current Cleaning Tools
New Survey Results Reveal House Cleaning Trends, Show that Americans are No Strangers to Taking Shortcuts to Get the Job Done
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 8 -- With warmer weather comes the annual ritual of spring cleaning, and many Americans report that cleaning their home is one of their most dreaded activities - second only to public speaking, according to a new national survey of American consumers.
Eighty-four percent of those polled wish there were options to make household cleaning easier, while more than six in 10 Americans admit they tend to take short cuts in cleaning because it is too difficult to clean hard-to-reach places, and the majority report they just clean what they see.
The 2010 spring cleaning survey was developed to determine how Americans approach house cleaning. Key findings from the survey, commissioned by LG Electronics USA, include:
-- Out of sight, out of mind: More than half (54 percent) of Americans
admit they typically clean only what can be seen because it is too
difficult to get to the hard-to-reach places. However, nearly
three-quarters of respondents (72 percent) reported that it is
difficult to feel like the house is clean when there are so many
hard-to-reach places to clean.
-- Down and dirty: Alarmingly, Americans report that mattresses and
drapes/curtains top the list of items that rarely get cleaned, with
more than half cleaning these items once a year or less often. And,
drapes topped the list of areas Americans dislike cleaning most. Those
surveyed also reported they seldom clean staircases and pillows, with
44 percent stating that they clean the stairs once a year or less
often and 34 percent saying their clean their pillows at the same
rate.
-- Love it or leave it: While Americans report they can't live without
their washer/dryer (70 percent) and their vacuum cleaner (46 percent),
four in 10 Americans (39 percent) believe that one of their household
appliances is ready for the dump.
-- Suck it up: The top two features Americans are looking for in a vacuum
cleaner are greater suction power (69 percent) and easier pick up of
all dirt and debris, including from hard-to-reach places (64 percent).
Half of Americans (50 percent) are looking for a vacuum cleaner that
makes it easier to clean areas like stairs and upholstery.
-- Green is king: The top features Americans want in a washer/dryer pair
are energy- and water-efficiency (74 percent).
-- Lighten the load: Half of consumers surveyed reported they are
interested in a washer/dryer pair that is able to wash more clothes in
fewer loads (51 percent), offers better cleaning performance (51
percent), is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of washing needs
such as gentle fabrics and deep cleaning (50 percent), and makes less
noise and vibration (50 percent).
"According to this fresh research, 84 percent of those polled wish there were options to make household cleaning easier," said Peter Reiner, senior vice president, marketing, LG Electronics USA. "From our ultra-efficient front- and top-load washers to our new line of vacuum cleaners with superior performance, LG offers consumers 'something better' to help take care of their homes and families - and at the same time, make tasks like this seem like less of a chore."
LG's new line of vacuums, available at retailers nationwide this spring, is designed to clean effectively, provide ease of use and reduce allergens in the home environment by incorporating innovative solutions such as DualForce(TM) suction, Kompressor® technology and a larger bin. These advanced features pick up dirt and debris across a wide suction area, compact the bin contents to hold more, and allow for easy disposal of compacted dust.
The top-of-the-line model, the LuV300B, includes LG's Click N' Go(TM) wand, which allows users to control the unit remotely from the wand when it is removed from the base making it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas like upholstery, drapes and staircases.
The introduction of LG's new top- and front-load washers this spring further helps fill consumers' request for laundry appliances that are both more energy- and water efficient; in fact, LG's new front-load washer is one of the most efficient models available. Exclusive technologies like LG's ColdWash(TM), 6Motion(TM) and WaveForce(TM) contribute to the reduction of the products' impact on the environment, allowing for a 51 percent reduction in energy use and 40 percent less water use than conventional top-load machines, making it easier to keep a clean household.
For more information, please visit: http://www.lgusa.com.
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. For more information, please visit http://www.LGusa.com.
METHODOLOGY
An online survey was conducted using the field services of TNS. The study reached a national sample of 1,000 American adults ages 18 and older. The margin of error for the total sample is +/-3.1% at the 95% confidence level. This means that if we were to replicate the study, we would expect to get the same results (within 3.1 percentage points) 95 times out of 100.
Source: LG Electronics USA, Inc.
CONTACT: Clara Chang +1-201-816-2011, clarachang@lge.com, or Katy
Donnelly, +1-704-846-1864, Katy.Donnelly@lg-one.com, both of LG Electronics
USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
New Survey Results Reveal House Cleaning Trends, Show that Americans are No Strangers to Taking Shortcuts to Get the Job Done
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 8 -- With warmer weather comes the annual ritual of spring cleaning, and many Americans report that cleaning their home is one of their most dreaded activities - second only to public speaking, according to a new national survey of American consumers.
Eighty-four percent of those polled wish there were options to make household cleaning easier, while more than six in 10 Americans admit they tend to take short cuts in cleaning because it is too difficult to clean hard-to-reach places, and the majority report they just clean what they see.
The 2010 spring cleaning survey was developed to determine how Americans approach house cleaning. Key findings from the survey, commissioned by LG Electronics USA, include:
-- Out of sight, out of mind: More than half (54 percent) of Americans
admit they typically clean only what can be seen because it is too
difficult to get to the hard-to-reach places. However, nearly
three-quarters of respondents (72 percent) reported that it is
difficult to feel like the house is clean when there are so many
hard-to-reach places to clean.
-- Down and dirty: Alarmingly, Americans report that mattresses and
drapes/curtains top the list of items that rarely get cleaned, with
more than half cleaning these items once a year or less often. And,
drapes topped the list of areas Americans dislike cleaning most. Those
surveyed also reported they seldom clean staircases and pillows, with
44 percent stating that they clean the stairs once a year or less
often and 34 percent saying their clean their pillows at the same
rate.
-- Love it or leave it: While Americans report they can't live without
their washer/dryer (70 percent) and their vacuum cleaner (46 percent),
four in 10 Americans (39 percent) believe that one of their household
appliances is ready for the dump.
-- Suck it up: The top two features Americans are looking for in a vacuum
cleaner are greater suction power (69 percent) and easier pick up of
all dirt and debris, including from hard-to-reach places (64 percent).
Half of Americans (50 percent) are looking for a vacuum cleaner that
makes it easier to clean areas like stairs and upholstery.
-- Green is king: The top features Americans want in a washer/dryer pair
are energy- and water-efficiency (74 percent).
-- Lighten the load: Half of consumers surveyed reported they are
interested in a washer/dryer pair that is able to wash more clothes in
fewer loads (51 percent), offers better cleaning performance (51
percent), is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of washing needs
such as gentle fabrics and deep cleaning (50 percent), and makes less
noise and vibration (50 percent).
"According to this fresh research, 84 percent of those polled wish there were options to make household cleaning easier," said Peter Reiner, senior vice president, marketing, LG Electronics USA. "From our ultra-efficient front- and top-load washers to our new line of vacuum cleaners with superior performance, LG offers consumers 'something better' to help take care of their homes and families - and at the same time, make tasks like this seem like less of a chore."
LG's new line of vacuums, available at retailers nationwide this spring, is designed to clean effectively, provide ease of use and reduce allergens in the home environment by incorporating innovative solutions such as DualForce(TM) suction, Kompressor® technology and a larger bin. These advanced features pick up dirt and debris across a wide suction area, compact the bin contents to hold more, and allow for easy disposal of compacted dust.
The top-of-the-line model, the LuV300B, includes LG's Click N' Go(TM) wand, which allows users to control the unit remotely from the wand when it is removed from the base making it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas like upholstery, drapes and staircases.
The introduction of LG's new top- and front-load washers this spring further helps fill consumers' request for laundry appliances that are both more energy- and water efficient; in fact, LG's new front-load washer is one of the most efficient models available. Exclusive technologies like LG's ColdWash(TM), 6Motion(TM) and WaveForce(TM) contribute to the reduction of the products' impact on the environment, allowing for a 51 percent reduction in energy use and 40 percent less water use than conventional top-load machines, making it easier to keep a clean household.
For more information, please visit: http://www.lgusa.com.
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. For more information, please visit http://www.LGusa.com.
METHODOLOGY
An online survey was conducted using the field services of TNS. The study reached a national sample of 1,000 American adults ages 18 and older. The margin of error for the total sample is +/-3.1% at the 95% confidence level. This means that if we were to replicate the study, we would expect to get the same results (within 3.1 percentage points) 95 times out of 100.
Source: LG Electronics USA, Inc.
CONTACT: Clara Chang +1-201-816-2011, clarachang@lge.com, or Katy
Donnelly, +1-704-846-1864, Katy.Donnelly@lg-one.com, both of LG Electronics
USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
The BradField Company Announces Consulting Agreement With Licensing Industry Expert for 'Digital Novel' Inanimate Alice
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM
The BradField Company Announces Consulting Agreement With Licensing Industry Expert for 'Digital Novel' Inanimate Alice
NEW YORK, April 8 -- The BradField Company announced today that it has signed an agreement with licensing specialist Donna M. Bruschi to assist the company in marketing, promoting and licensing its critically acclaimed interactive property, Inanimate Alice.
"Donna M. Bruschi's IP and licensing expertise in the global marketplace will help establish new contacts as we search for publishing house and media partners to promote and distribute Inanimate Alice," said Ian Harper, CEO of The BradField Company. "She has extensive experience in licensing world-renowned brands, and will be a key player in helping take Inanimate Alice to the next level."
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to work with The BradField Company, and about the innumerable opportunities that we have in front of us with Inanimate Alice," said Ms. Bruschi. "Inanimate Alice is at the forefront of mixed-media educational tools, and I am confident that we can work together to bring this ground-breaking educational title to parents, educators and media savvy children all over the world."
The BradField Company is the creator and producer of the digital publishing property Inanimate Alice. Inanimate Alice is a "digital novel" combining text, audio, video, special effects, and gaming to explore a form of storytelling in which the reader is converted into an active participant. Wholly grassroots, Alice has garnered numerous international awards, acclaim and fans all over the world including several ministries of education, literacy groups and advocates, digital media and publishing experts, educators and students alike (http://www.inanimatealice.com).
Donna M. Bruschi is a licensing, branding and marketing consultant with over a decade of experience working across all media formats and consumer products for educational, entertainment, digital and consumer brands. Ms. Bruschi has successfully developed licensing programs and products for brands such as Sesame Street, The Muppets, Dora the Explorer, The Lord of The Rings, The Care Bears and SpongeBob SquarePants in markets around the globe.
http://www.inanimatealice.com/
CONTACT: Donna M. Bruschi, +1-917-720-3216, donna.m.bruschi@gmail.com
Source: The BradField Company
CONTACT: Donna M. Bruschi, +1-917-720-3216, donna.m.bruschi@gmail.com,
for The BradField Company
Web Site: http://www.inanimatealice.com/
NEW YORK, April 8 -- The BradField Company announced today that it has signed an agreement with licensing specialist Donna M. Bruschi to assist the company in marketing, promoting and licensing its critically acclaimed interactive property, Inanimate Alice.
"Donna M. Bruschi's IP and licensing expertise in the global marketplace will help establish new contacts as we search for publishing house and media partners to promote and distribute Inanimate Alice," said Ian Harper, CEO of The BradField Company. "She has extensive experience in licensing world-renowned brands, and will be a key player in helping take Inanimate Alice to the next level."
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to work with The BradField Company, and about the innumerable opportunities that we have in front of us with Inanimate Alice," said Ms. Bruschi. "Inanimate Alice is at the forefront of mixed-media educational tools, and I am confident that we can work together to bring this ground-breaking educational title to parents, educators and media savvy children all over the world."
The BradField Company is the creator and producer of the digital publishing property Inanimate Alice. Inanimate Alice is a "digital novel" combining text, audio, video, special effects, and gaming to explore a form of storytelling in which the reader is converted into an active participant. Wholly grassroots, Alice has garnered numerous international awards, acclaim and fans all over the world including several ministries of education, literacy groups and advocates, digital media and publishing experts, educators and students alike (http://www.inanimatealice.com).
Donna M. Bruschi is a licensing, branding and marketing consultant with over a decade of experience working across all media formats and consumer products for educational, entertainment, digital and consumer brands. Ms. Bruschi has successfully developed licensing programs and products for brands such as Sesame Street, The Muppets, Dora the Explorer, The Lord of The Rings, The Care Bears and SpongeBob SquarePants in markets around the globe.
http://www.inanimatealice.com/
CONTACT: Donna M. Bruschi, +1-917-720-3216, donna.m.bruschi@gmail.com
Source: The BradField Company
CONTACT: Donna M. Bruschi, +1-917-720-3216, donna.m.bruschi@gmail.com,
for The BradField Company
Web Site: http://www.inanimatealice.com/
Cardinal Health Foundation, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Launch Online Toolkit to Empower Pharmacists, Community to Fight Rx Abuse
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM
Cardinal Health Foundation, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Launch Online Toolkit to Empower Pharmacists, Community to Fight Rx Abuse
New, Free Toolkit Helps Pharmacists Work with Community Partners to Fight Prescription Medication Abuse through Education, Outreach
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 8 -- Today, prescription medication abuse is a significant societal health issue, with more Americans abusing prescription drugs than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens and inhalants combined(1) and one in five teens abusing a prescription medication at least once in their lifetime(2).
A new online toolkit, developed by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy with funding from the Cardinal Health Foundation, now aims to help pharmacists work with concerned citizens, local schools and civic organizations to fight this growing social health problem in their communities.
The new Generation Rx toolkit, available for free public download at http://www.cardinalhealth.com/generationrx, is a key component of a broader partnership between the two entities to increase public awareness of prescription medication abuse and to encourage health care providers, community leaders, parents, teens and college students to actively work to prevent it.
"The abuse and misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana use as the nation's most prevalent drug problem(3). More than 6 million Americans age 12 and older have taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, sedative or stimulant for non-medical reasons in the past month(4), and nearly 7,000 people in the United States do so for the first time every day," said Ken Hale, assistant dean for Professional and External Affairs at The Ohio Sate University College of Pharmacy. "It's clear that more needs to be done to combat this growing societal issue. Through the Generation Rx toolkit and other community education efforts, we're proud to work in partnership with the Cardinal Health Foundation to help more Americans understand prescription medication abuse and how to prevent it."
Developed with input from pharmacists, the Generation Rx toolkit contains all of the communications materials needed to educate local schools and community organizations about the scope and consequences of prescription medication abuse and misuse.
It also shares information about how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications, how to learn more about this problem, and action steps to prevent it.
"The new Generation Rx toolkit empowers pharmacists to leverage their role as trusted, local health care experts to help patients, teens and their broader communities understand the pervasiveness of prescription medication abuse and what they can do to prevent it," said Shelley Bird, executive vice president of Cardinal Health and chairperson of the Cardinal Health Foundation. "We're grateful to The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and to the many local pharmacists who provided the expertise and insight to develop such a comprehensive educational resource."
Cardinal Health is also encouraging its employees to partner with local pharmacists to use the Generation Rx toolkit to educate their local communities about prescription medication abuse.
After an initial pilot rollout in Ohio, Cardinal Health and The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy plan to make these educational materials available for use nationwide.
In a related effort, the Cardinal Health Foundation also recently invited local non-profit organizations in the four cities that have the highest number of Cardinal Health employees - Albuquerque, N.M., Central Ohio, Houston, Texas and Radcliff, Ky. - to submit grant requests for local programs that increase awareness of prescription medication abuse. Recipients of those grants are expected to be announced in Spring 2010.
About the Cardinal Health Foundation
The Cardinal Health Foundation supports local, national and international programs that improve health care efficiency, effectiveness and excellence and the overall wellness of the communities where Cardinal Health's (NYSE:CAH) 30,000 employees live and work. The Cardinal Health Foundation also offers grants to encourage community service among its employees and works through international agencies to donate much-needed medical supplies and funding to those who need them in times of disaster. To learn more, visit CardinalHealth.com/community.
(1) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
(2) 2009 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study
(3) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
(4) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Source: Cardinal Health Foundation
CONTACT: Media, Tara Schumacher, +1-614-757-6250,
tara.schumacher@cardinalhealth.com, or Investors, John Frank, +1-614-757-3996,
John.frank@cardinalhealth.com
Web Site: http://www.cardinalhealth.com/
New, Free Toolkit Helps Pharmacists Work with Community Partners to Fight Prescription Medication Abuse through Education, Outreach
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 8 -- Today, prescription medication abuse is a significant societal health issue, with more Americans abusing prescription drugs than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens and inhalants combined(1) and one in five teens abusing a prescription medication at least once in their lifetime(2).
A new online toolkit, developed by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy with funding from the Cardinal Health Foundation, now aims to help pharmacists work with concerned citizens, local schools and civic organizations to fight this growing social health problem in their communities.
The new Generation Rx toolkit, available for free public download at http://www.cardinalhealth.com/generationrx, is a key component of a broader partnership between the two entities to increase public awareness of prescription medication abuse and to encourage health care providers, community leaders, parents, teens and college students to actively work to prevent it.
"The abuse and misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana use as the nation's most prevalent drug problem(3). More than 6 million Americans age 12 and older have taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, sedative or stimulant for non-medical reasons in the past month(4), and nearly 7,000 people in the United States do so for the first time every day," said Ken Hale, assistant dean for Professional and External Affairs at The Ohio Sate University College of Pharmacy. "It's clear that more needs to be done to combat this growing societal issue. Through the Generation Rx toolkit and other community education efforts, we're proud to work in partnership with the Cardinal Health Foundation to help more Americans understand prescription medication abuse and how to prevent it."
Developed with input from pharmacists, the Generation Rx toolkit contains all of the communications materials needed to educate local schools and community organizations about the scope and consequences of prescription medication abuse and misuse.
It also shares information about how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications, how to learn more about this problem, and action steps to prevent it.
"The new Generation Rx toolkit empowers pharmacists to leverage their role as trusted, local health care experts to help patients, teens and their broader communities understand the pervasiveness of prescription medication abuse and what they can do to prevent it," said Shelley Bird, executive vice president of Cardinal Health and chairperson of the Cardinal Health Foundation. "We're grateful to The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and to the many local pharmacists who provided the expertise and insight to develop such a comprehensive educational resource."
Cardinal Health is also encouraging its employees to partner with local pharmacists to use the Generation Rx toolkit to educate their local communities about prescription medication abuse.
After an initial pilot rollout in Ohio, Cardinal Health and The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy plan to make these educational materials available for use nationwide.
In a related effort, the Cardinal Health Foundation also recently invited local non-profit organizations in the four cities that have the highest number of Cardinal Health employees - Albuquerque, N.M., Central Ohio, Houston, Texas and Radcliff, Ky. - to submit grant requests for local programs that increase awareness of prescription medication abuse. Recipients of those grants are expected to be announced in Spring 2010.
About the Cardinal Health Foundation
The Cardinal Health Foundation supports local, national and international programs that improve health care efficiency, effectiveness and excellence and the overall wellness of the communities where Cardinal Health's (NYSE:CAH) 30,000 employees live and work. The Cardinal Health Foundation also offers grants to encourage community service among its employees and works through international agencies to donate much-needed medical supplies and funding to those who need them in times of disaster. To learn more, visit CardinalHealth.com/community.
(1) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
(2) 2009 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study
(3) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
(4) 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Source: Cardinal Health Foundation
CONTACT: Media, Tara Schumacher, +1-614-757-6250,
tara.schumacher@cardinalhealth.com, or Investors, John Frank, +1-614-757-3996,
John.frank@cardinalhealth.com
Web Site: http://www.cardinalhealth.com/
Industry Experts on Enterprise and Secure Architectures to Speak at The Open Group Rome Conference
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM
Industry Experts on Enterprise and Secure Architectures to Speak at The Open Group Rome Conference
Leaders from the Burton Group, Forrester, MITRE, Penn State University, CA, Oracle and Other Organizations Dissect Business Architecture, SOA, Security and Cloud Computing
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8 -- The Open Group today announced the plenary agenda and expanded speaker lineup for The Open Group Conference Rome 2010, to be held on April 26 - 30, 2010 at the Sheraton Roma Hotel and Conference Center. Conference sessions and speakers from around the world will discuss topics that include how to make enterprise architecture (EA) meaningful to businesses, maximizing return on investment for the provisioning of information security and best practices for cloud computing.
Enterprise Architecture
The Enterprise Architecture Plenary and Track sessions, running April 26-28, will allow attendees to explore the evolving role of EA as it aligns more closely with business decision-making at an executive level. Over the course of three days, industry professionals, university professors and analysts will outline practical initiatives based on real-life experiences to help attendees implement tomorrow's best EA practices and policies. Presenters for this track include: Michael Rollins, research director, Burton Group/Gartner; Dr. H.A. (Erik) Proper, professor, Radboud University Nijmegen and senior research manager, Public Research Centre Henri Tudor in Luxembourg; Terence Blevins, lead architect, MITRE Corporation; Henry Peyret, analyst, Forrester Research; Brian Cameron, professor of practice director, Enterprise Architecture Initiative, Penn State University; Janne J. Korhonen, principal, Requisite Remedy.
SOA
Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a full series of five tutorials on SOA prepared by The Open Group's SOA Work Group. Each tutorial in this series is designed for attendees to build knowledge from each previous tutorial, with content becoming increasingly technical as the series progresses. Tutorial topics include the business impact of SOA, governance, reference architectures, the use of standards such as TOGAF(TM), and implementation. The SOA conference track will also feature some of the industry's foremost experts on SOA - Leonardo Ramirez, chief enterprise architect, EASY Colombia/Chile/Argentina, and Marcel Berneaud, managing consultant, Architecture Strategy, Detecon International - discussing evolving EA from the IT department to executive board-room conversations and the alignment between SOA and BPM to help align business needs with architecture, respectively.
Security and Cloud Computing
The Security Practitioners Track and the Cloud Computing Track taking place on Wednesday, April 28, will take a very practical look at the current state of both security and cloud computing with the aim of identifying hands-on solutions to address the challenges organizations face regarding secure architectures, cloud computing and securing the cloud. Sessions in the Security Track will train attendees how to architect secure business solutions, verify their effectiveness and ensure the best return on investment. Thought-leaders such as Shawn Mullen, AIX security architect, IBM, and Jim Hietala, vice president Security, The Open Group, will outline mature and proven solutions that deliver cost-effective information security and automated compliance. Stuart Boardman, CGI, Canada will provide an update on the Cloud Security Reference Architecture project.
In the Cloud Track, Tony Shan, principal enterprise architect, Keane, Inc. will discuss how adaptive cloud engineering using an SOA-based approach can be applied to develop real-world cloud solutions. Enrico Boverine, senior principal consultant, CA, will present on the business decisions behind cloud computing by investigating a "cloud scene" in the style of a detective examining a crime scene, emulating the popular television series CSI. Francesco Pititto, principal enterprise architect WCE Consulting, Oracle, will discuss the influence cloud computing has had on a telecommunication operator's enterprise architecture.
Registration, Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
Registration is open to both members and non-members of The Open Group. For more information, or to register for the conferences in Rome please visit: http://opengroup.org/rome2010/register.htm. Registration is free for members of the press and industry analysts.
The Open Group also offers various sponsorship and exhibit opportunities. For more information, please visit: http://opengroup.org/rome2010/sponsor-exhibit.htm.
About The Open Group
The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow(TM) that will enable access to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers, consortia and other standard bodies. Its role is to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies; to offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to operate the industry's premier certification service. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org/.
Source: The Open Group
CONTACT: Bill Bourdon of The Bateman Group, +1-415-602-1491,
opengroup@bateman-group.com, for The Open Group
Web Site: http://www.opengroup.org/
Leaders from the Burton Group, Forrester, MITRE, Penn State University, CA, Oracle and Other Organizations Dissect Business Architecture, SOA, Security and Cloud Computing
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8 -- The Open Group today announced the plenary agenda and expanded speaker lineup for The Open Group Conference Rome 2010, to be held on April 26 - 30, 2010 at the Sheraton Roma Hotel and Conference Center. Conference sessions and speakers from around the world will discuss topics that include how to make enterprise architecture (EA) meaningful to businesses, maximizing return on investment for the provisioning of information security and best practices for cloud computing.
Enterprise Architecture
The Enterprise Architecture Plenary and Track sessions, running April 26-28, will allow attendees to explore the evolving role of EA as it aligns more closely with business decision-making at an executive level. Over the course of three days, industry professionals, university professors and analysts will outline practical initiatives based on real-life experiences to help attendees implement tomorrow's best EA practices and policies. Presenters for this track include: Michael Rollins, research director, Burton Group/Gartner; Dr. H.A. (Erik) Proper, professor, Radboud University Nijmegen and senior research manager, Public Research Centre Henri Tudor in Luxembourg; Terence Blevins, lead architect, MITRE Corporation; Henry Peyret, analyst, Forrester Research; Brian Cameron, professor of practice director, Enterprise Architecture Initiative, Penn State University; Janne J. Korhonen, principal, Requisite Remedy.
SOA
Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to attend a full series of five tutorials on SOA prepared by The Open Group's SOA Work Group. Each tutorial in this series is designed for attendees to build knowledge from each previous tutorial, with content becoming increasingly technical as the series progresses. Tutorial topics include the business impact of SOA, governance, reference architectures, the use of standards such as TOGAF(TM), and implementation. The SOA conference track will also feature some of the industry's foremost experts on SOA - Leonardo Ramirez, chief enterprise architect, EASY Colombia/Chile/Argentina, and Marcel Berneaud, managing consultant, Architecture Strategy, Detecon International - discussing evolving EA from the IT department to executive board-room conversations and the alignment between SOA and BPM to help align business needs with architecture, respectively.
Security and Cloud Computing
The Security Practitioners Track and the Cloud Computing Track taking place on Wednesday, April 28, will take a very practical look at the current state of both security and cloud computing with the aim of identifying hands-on solutions to address the challenges organizations face regarding secure architectures, cloud computing and securing the cloud. Sessions in the Security Track will train attendees how to architect secure business solutions, verify their effectiveness and ensure the best return on investment. Thought-leaders such as Shawn Mullen, AIX security architect, IBM, and Jim Hietala, vice president Security, The Open Group, will outline mature and proven solutions that deliver cost-effective information security and automated compliance. Stuart Boardman, CGI, Canada will provide an update on the Cloud Security Reference Architecture project.
In the Cloud Track, Tony Shan, principal enterprise architect, Keane, Inc. will discuss how adaptive cloud engineering using an SOA-based approach can be applied to develop real-world cloud solutions. Enrico Boverine, senior principal consultant, CA, will present on the business decisions behind cloud computing by investigating a "cloud scene" in the style of a detective examining a crime scene, emulating the popular television series CSI. Francesco Pititto, principal enterprise architect WCE Consulting, Oracle, will discuss the influence cloud computing has had on a telecommunication operator's enterprise architecture.
Registration, Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
Registration is open to both members and non-members of The Open Group. For more information, or to register for the conferences in Rome please visit: http://opengroup.org/rome2010/register.htm. Registration is free for members of the press and industry analysts.
The Open Group also offers various sponsorship and exhibit opportunities. For more information, please visit: http://opengroup.org/rome2010/sponsor-exhibit.htm.
About The Open Group
The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow(TM) that will enable access to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers, consortia and other standard bodies. Its role is to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies; to offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to operate the industry's premier certification service. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org/.
Source: The Open Group
CONTACT: Bill Bourdon of The Bateman Group, +1-415-602-1491,
opengroup@bateman-group.com, for The Open Group
Web Site: http://www.opengroup.org/
City of Phoenix, AZ Issues Contract; RELM Wireless Designated a Supplier of P25 Radio Equipment
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM
City of Phoenix, AZ Issues Contract; RELM Wireless Designated a Supplier of P25 Radio Equipment
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla., April 8 -- RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE:AMEX)(NYSE:-)(NYSE:RWC) today announced that it has been selected as one of a group of suppliers of P25 digital two-way radio subscriber equipment to the City of Phoenix, AZ. The initial period of the contract spans five years, which commenced on March 15, 2010, and may be extended for up to five additional one-year periods. The estimated total value of the initial contract period is $6 million, but may be higher or lower depending on the city's needs and budgets. The contract does not specify purchase dates or quantities of equipment from any particular supplier.
RELM's President and Chief Executive Officer David Storey commented, "One of our most important strategic objectives is to increase RELM's presence in local metropolitan markets with our state-of-the-art and easy-to-use KNG product line. We are very pleased to add the Phoenix contract; an important early win and a meaningful step toward this objective. We believe our product quality and value will be an attractive combination for the City's various departments and radio users."
About APCO Project 25 (P25)
APCO Project 25 (P25), which requires interoperability among compliant equipment regardless of the manufacturer, was established by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The shift toward interoperability gained momentum as a result of significant communications failures during events such as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina. RELM was one of the first manufacturers to develop P25-compliant technology.
About RELM Wireless Corporation
As an American Manufacturer for more than 60 years, RELM Wireless Corporation has produced highspecification twoway communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies, as well as radios for use in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. Advances include a broad new line of leading digital twoway radios compliant with APCO Project 25 specifications. RELM's products are manufactured and distributed worldwide under BK Radio and RELM brand names. The Company maintains its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida and can be contacted through its web site at http://www.relm.com or directly at 18008212900. The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE Amex market under the symbol "RWC".
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performance and financial condition and are based largely on the Company's beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: risks relating to the current financial crisis and adverse economic conditions; reliance on contract manufacturers; heavy reliance on sales to the U.S. Government; federal, state and local budget deficits and spending limitations; limitations in available radio spectrum for use by land mobile radios; general economic and business conditions amid the financial crisis; changes in customer preferences; competition; changes in technology; changes in business strategy; the debt and inventory levels of the Company; quality of management, business abilities and judgment of the Company's personnel; and the availability, terms and deployment of capital. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Source: RELM Wireless Corporation
CONTACT: Company Contact: RELM Wireless Corporation, Timothy Vitou, VP
Sales & Marketing, +1-321-984-1414; Investor Relations Contact: SM Berger &
Company, Stan Berger, +1-216-464-6400, stan@smberger.com
Web Site: http://www.relm.com/
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla., April 8 -- RELM Wireless Corporation (NYSE:AMEX)(NYSE:-)(NYSE:RWC) today announced that it has been selected as one of a group of suppliers of P25 digital two-way radio subscriber equipment to the City of Phoenix, AZ. The initial period of the contract spans five years, which commenced on March 15, 2010, and may be extended for up to five additional one-year periods. The estimated total value of the initial contract period is $6 million, but may be higher or lower depending on the city's needs and budgets. The contract does not specify purchase dates or quantities of equipment from any particular supplier.
RELM's President and Chief Executive Officer David Storey commented, "One of our most important strategic objectives is to increase RELM's presence in local metropolitan markets with our state-of-the-art and easy-to-use KNG product line. We are very pleased to add the Phoenix contract; an important early win and a meaningful step toward this objective. We believe our product quality and value will be an attractive combination for the City's various departments and radio users."
About APCO Project 25 (P25)
APCO Project 25 (P25), which requires interoperability among compliant equipment regardless of the manufacturer, was established by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The shift toward interoperability gained momentum as a result of significant communications failures during events such as the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina. RELM was one of the first manufacturers to develop P25-compliant technology.
About RELM Wireless Corporation
As an American Manufacturer for more than 60 years, RELM Wireless Corporation has produced highspecification twoway communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies, as well as radios for use in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. Advances include a broad new line of leading digital twoway radios compliant with APCO Project 25 specifications. RELM's products are manufactured and distributed worldwide under BK Radio and RELM brand names. The Company maintains its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida and can be contacted through its web site at http://www.relm.com or directly at 18008212900. The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE Amex market under the symbol "RWC".
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performance and financial condition and are based largely on the Company's beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: risks relating to the current financial crisis and adverse economic conditions; reliance on contract manufacturers; heavy reliance on sales to the U.S. Government; federal, state and local budget deficits and spending limitations; limitations in available radio spectrum for use by land mobile radios; general economic and business conditions amid the financial crisis; changes in customer preferences; competition; changes in technology; changes in business strategy; the debt and inventory levels of the Company; quality of management, business abilities and judgment of the Company's personnel; and the availability, terms and deployment of capital. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Source: RELM Wireless Corporation
CONTACT: Company Contact: RELM Wireless Corporation, Timothy Vitou, VP
Sales & Marketing, +1-321-984-1414; Investor Relations Contact: SM Berger &
Company, Stan Berger, +1-216-464-6400, stan@smberger.com
Web Site: http://www.relm.com/
Inside Duane Reade's Transformation: What Made Walgreens Take Notice?
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:28:01 AM
Inside Duane Reade's Transformation: What Made Walgreens Take Notice?
NEW YORK, April 8 -- When the 50-year-old NYC drug store chain Duane Reade decided to rethink their brand and customer experience they hired Joe Jackman. This career retail strategist and expert in guiding retail brand transformations became responsible for leading their overall strategy and spruce up their image. Beginning in late 2009, the brand started bringing to life the company's new brand mantra of "New York Living Made Easy" with a complete overhaul. Jackman will share his Duane Reade journey at a large industry event and provide insight into the research that led to such a successful transformation.
The ultimate result? Walgreens took notice and acquired the chain in February 2010 as part of their own Customer-Centric Initiative.
The Institute for International Research is pleased to announce that Joe Jackman, Acting Chief Marketing Officer for Duane Reade, will be keynoting at the 10th annual Shopper Insights in Action Conference taking place July 11-14, 2010 in Chicago, IL. His session "Revitalizing Brands: The Power of Insights to Drive Retail Transformation" will take place on Tuesday, July 13th at 10:30 am.
Jackman was also a key member of the leadership team tasked with the recent turnaround of Old Navy, and most recently, as Acting CMO of Duane Reade, one of the leaders behind the impossibly fast and surprising reinvention of Duane Reade, New York's iconic drugstore chain.
In his presentation, Jackman will draw from his experience with these retail brands and others, sharing his thoughts on how to craft strategies that ignite momentum before change becomes visible, the role of research to establish foundations for action and uncover what really matters, and the importance of allowing insights to be the North Star for creating inspired brand expression and content.
The Shopper Insights in Action Conference Background
The 10th annual Shopper Insights in Action Conference is recognized as the industry's #1 shopper-focused event in the world - where Brands, Retailers and their Partners analyze the changing shopper mindset, translate insights into opportunities and explore emerging trends influencing the retail world. The complete program and speaker roster is available for review at: http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/
This event is open for registration. $100 discount is available through May 14, 2010. For registration information, visit the conference website at http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/ or call 888.670.8200. When registering please mention priority code: M2215PR1
With over 50 educational sessions, 75+ speakers and over 500 expected to attend, this is the most comprehensive agenda for translating insights into action. Speaking companies are best-in-class brand and retail leaders, including Procter & Gamble, Stop & Shop, JCPenney, Staples, Home Depot, Office Depot, Food Lion, Kraft Foods, ConAgra, The Coca-Cola Company and more. Visionary keynotes include Dan Ariely, Author of Predictably Irrational; Lee Eisenberg, Author of Shoptimism; Kit Yarrow, Author of Gen BuY; and more.
Press Contact: Hinde Liepmannsohn, hinde@iirusa.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
Source: The Institute for International Research
CONTACT: Hinde Liepmannsohn, hinde@iirusa.com
Web Site: http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/
NEW YORK, April 8 -- When the 50-year-old NYC drug store chain Duane Reade decided to rethink their brand and customer experience they hired Joe Jackman. This career retail strategist and expert in guiding retail brand transformations became responsible for leading their overall strategy and spruce up their image. Beginning in late 2009, the brand started bringing to life the company's new brand mantra of "New York Living Made Easy" with a complete overhaul. Jackman will share his Duane Reade journey at a large industry event and provide insight into the research that led to such a successful transformation.
The ultimate result? Walgreens took notice and acquired the chain in February 2010 as part of their own Customer-Centric Initiative.
The Institute for International Research is pleased to announce that Joe Jackman, Acting Chief Marketing Officer for Duane Reade, will be keynoting at the 10th annual Shopper Insights in Action Conference taking place July 11-14, 2010 in Chicago, IL. His session "Revitalizing Brands: The Power of Insights to Drive Retail Transformation" will take place on Tuesday, July 13th at 10:30 am.
Jackman was also a key member of the leadership team tasked with the recent turnaround of Old Navy, and most recently, as Acting CMO of Duane Reade, one of the leaders behind the impossibly fast and surprising reinvention of Duane Reade, New York's iconic drugstore chain.
In his presentation, Jackman will draw from his experience with these retail brands and others, sharing his thoughts on how to craft strategies that ignite momentum before change becomes visible, the role of research to establish foundations for action and uncover what really matters, and the importance of allowing insights to be the North Star for creating inspired brand expression and content.
The Shopper Insights in Action Conference Background
The 10th annual Shopper Insights in Action Conference is recognized as the industry's #1 shopper-focused event in the world - where Brands, Retailers and their Partners analyze the changing shopper mindset, translate insights into opportunities and explore emerging trends influencing the retail world. The complete program and speaker roster is available for review at: http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/
This event is open for registration. $100 discount is available through May 14, 2010. For registration information, visit the conference website at http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/ or call 888.670.8200. When registering please mention priority code: M2215PR1
With over 50 educational sessions, 75+ speakers and over 500 expected to attend, this is the most comprehensive agenda for translating insights into action. Speaking companies are best-in-class brand and retail leaders, including Procter & Gamble, Stop & Shop, JCPenney, Staples, Home Depot, Office Depot, Food Lion, Kraft Foods, ConAgra, The Coca-Cola Company and more. Visionary keynotes include Dan Ariely, Author of Predictably Irrational; Lee Eisenberg, Author of Shoptimism; Kit Yarrow, Author of Gen BuY; and more.
Press Contact: Hinde Liepmannsohn, hinde@iirusa.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
Source: The Institute for International Research
CONTACT: Hinde Liepmannsohn, hinde@iirusa.com
Web Site: http://www.shopperinsightsevent.com/
China Finance Online Launches Live Coverage on Stock Index Futures in China
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
China Finance Online Launches Live Coverage on Stock Index Futures in China
BEIJING, April 8 -- China Finance Online Co., Ltd. ("China Finance Online"," the Company") (NASDAQ:JRJC), the technology-driven, user-focused market leader in China in providing vertically integrated financial services and products including news, data, analytics and brokerage through web portals, software systems, and mobile handsets, today announced its wholly own subsidiary, Fortune Software, has entered into definitive agreement with China Financial Futures Exchange ("CFFEX") to provide real-time coverage on China's newly introduced Stock Index Futures.
Pursuant to the agreement, China Financial Futures Exchange will authorize Fortune Software to provide all the data including market information, trading data and other information or data related to Stock Index Futures products to end users in mainland China.
In February 2010, the State Council of China approved the introduction of stock index futures. The stock index futures is rolled out to enhance the foundation of China's capital market, increase the trading mechanism of securities, complete the market function, stabilize the market operation, and promote the healthy development of the capital market. Stock index futures is a developed product in many well-established stock markets around the world. Established by the State Council in September 2006, China Financial Futures Exchange has been in charge of product design, rules establishment and all aspects of technical preparations as well as investor education.
Mr. Zhiwei Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of China Finance Online, stated, "We are very excited about the opportunity to work CFFEX to provide the live coverage on Stock Index Futures in China. With Chinese stock exchanges' advancement toward a more sophisticated member of global capital markets, we see the stock index futures can propel more liquidity into Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, two of world's most liquid stock exchanges. We also applaud government's prudent development on the stock market and careful selection of qualified financial information provider to be the creditable interface with over 170 million investment trading accounts in China. This important strategic partnership represented another key milestone as China Finance Online strives to become the 'one-stop' source of all financial and investment information, data and analytics for our current 14 million registered user base."
About China Finance Online
China Finance Online Co. Limited is the technology-driven, user-focused market leader in China in providing vertically integrated financial services and products including news, data, analytics and brokerage through web portals, software systems, and mobile handsets. Through its web portals, http://www.jrj.com and http://www.stockstar.com, the Company provides individual users with subscription-based service packages that integrate financial and listed company data, information and analytics from multiple sources with features and functions such as data and information search, retrieval, delivery, storage and analysis. These features and functions are delivered through proprietary software available by download, through internet or through mobile handsets. Through its subsidiary, Genius, the Company provides financial information database and analytics to institutional customers including domestic securities and investment firms. Through its subsidiary, Daily Growth, the Company provides securities brokerage services for stocks listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
About China Financial Futures Exchange
With the approval of the State Council and the authorization of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) was founded jointly by Shanghai Futures Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange, Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange on September 8, 2006 in Shanghai. For more information, please log on http://www.cffex.com.cn/
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's strategic operational plans and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the Chinese economy continues to expand; however, the expansion may be uneven with certain sectors being affected more than others with resulting volatility in the Chinese equity market which could influence the Company's operating results in the coming quarters. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
For more information, please contact:
In China:
Lily Zhang
Investor Relations
China Finance Online Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@jrj.com
In the United States:
Kevin Theiss
Grayling
Tel: +1-646-284-9409
Email: kevin.theiss@grayling.com
Source: China Finance Online Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: In China: Lily Zhang, Investor Relations, China Finance Online
Co., Ltd. at ir@jrj.com; In the United States: Kevin Theiss, Grayling at +1-
646-284-9409 or kevin.theiss@grayling.com
Web site: http://www.jrj.com.cn/
http://www.cffex.com.cn/
BEIJING, April 8 -- China Finance Online Co., Ltd. ("China Finance Online"," the Company") (NASDAQ:JRJC), the technology-driven, user-focused market leader in China in providing vertically integrated financial services and products including news, data, analytics and brokerage through web portals, software systems, and mobile handsets, today announced its wholly own subsidiary, Fortune Software, has entered into definitive agreement with China Financial Futures Exchange ("CFFEX") to provide real-time coverage on China's newly introduced Stock Index Futures.
Pursuant to the agreement, China Financial Futures Exchange will authorize Fortune Software to provide all the data including market information, trading data and other information or data related to Stock Index Futures products to end users in mainland China.
In February 2010, the State Council of China approved the introduction of stock index futures. The stock index futures is rolled out to enhance the foundation of China's capital market, increase the trading mechanism of securities, complete the market function, stabilize the market operation, and promote the healthy development of the capital market. Stock index futures is a developed product in many well-established stock markets around the world. Established by the State Council in September 2006, China Financial Futures Exchange has been in charge of product design, rules establishment and all aspects of technical preparations as well as investor education.
Mr. Zhiwei Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of China Finance Online, stated, "We are very excited about the opportunity to work CFFEX to provide the live coverage on Stock Index Futures in China. With Chinese stock exchanges' advancement toward a more sophisticated member of global capital markets, we see the stock index futures can propel more liquidity into Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange, two of world's most liquid stock exchanges. We also applaud government's prudent development on the stock market and careful selection of qualified financial information provider to be the creditable interface with over 170 million investment trading accounts in China. This important strategic partnership represented another key milestone as China Finance Online strives to become the 'one-stop' source of all financial and investment information, data and analytics for our current 14 million registered user base."
About China Finance Online
China Finance Online Co. Limited is the technology-driven, user-focused market leader in China in providing vertically integrated financial services and products including news, data, analytics and brokerage through web portals, software systems, and mobile handsets. Through its web portals, http://www.jrj.com and http://www.stockstar.com, the Company provides individual users with subscription-based service packages that integrate financial and listed company data, information and analytics from multiple sources with features and functions such as data and information search, retrieval, delivery, storage and analysis. These features and functions are delivered through proprietary software available by download, through internet or through mobile handsets. Through its subsidiary, Genius, the Company provides financial information database and analytics to institutional customers including domestic securities and investment firms. Through its subsidiary, Daily Growth, the Company provides securities brokerage services for stocks listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
About China Financial Futures Exchange
With the approval of the State Council and the authorization of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) was founded jointly by Shanghai Futures Exchange, Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, Dalian Commodity Exchange, Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange on September 8, 2006 in Shanghai. For more information, please log on http://www.cffex.com.cn/
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's strategic operational plans and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the Chinese economy continues to expand; however, the expansion may be uneven with certain sectors being affected more than others with resulting volatility in the Chinese equity market which could influence the Company's operating results in the coming quarters. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
For more information, please contact:
In China:
Lily Zhang
Investor Relations
China Finance Online Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@jrj.com
In the United States:
Kevin Theiss
Grayling
Tel: +1-646-284-9409
Email: kevin.theiss@grayling.com
Source: China Finance Online Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: In China: Lily Zhang, Investor Relations, China Finance Online
Co., Ltd. at ir@jrj.com; In the United States: Kevin Theiss, Grayling at +1-
646-284-9409 or kevin.theiss@grayling.com
Web site: http://www.jrj.com.cn/
http://www.cffex.com.cn/
Label Interactive's 'Game Table', iPad Board Games and Virtual Cards, Now Available on iTunes App Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 8, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
Label Interactive's 'Game Table', iPad Board Games and Virtual Cards, Now Available on iTunes App Store
Game Table allows owners of iPad to play Checkers, Chess, Poker, and virtually any card game
DANBURY, Conn., April 8 -- Label Interactive, a leading innovator in interactive design and game development, today announced that Game Table is now available on the Apple iTunes App Store for an introductory price of 99 cents.
Imagine all of your favorite board games with no small pieces to lose. Game Table delivers your game collection in electronic format. You provide the competition -- and the action.
"Game Table isn't a typical video game," explains Jeff Juliard, Label Interactive founder and president. "There are no 'rules' built in. Game Table simply provides gorgeous, photorealistic tables, game pieces, and a virtual deck of cards, along with an intuitive way for users to interact with them. You can play your favorite classic games any way, anywhere, and anytime you want without ever having to worry about lost pieces."
Features
-- Detailed, photo-realistic game tables, boards, and pieces
-- A virtual deck of cards with the ability to move, stack, flip, and
shuffle
-- Poker chips and dealer button on Poker Table
-- Checkers, Chess, and Cards
-- More games coming soon as free updates
-- Auto-saves the position of all your pieces when you exit the app
-- Multiple table backgrounds
-- Simulated physics
-- Snap to squares
-- Full 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Pricing & Availability
Game Table is priced at $0.99 and is now available for download on Apple's iTunes App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-table/id354172893?mt=8. For additional information and press images, please visit the website at: http://www.gametableapp.com/
About Label Interactive
Label Interactive (http://www.labelinteractive.com/) is a Connecticut-based interactive design and development company specializing in online and mobile branded games, microsites, and rich media advertising solutions. Formed in 1998, Label Interactive produces online experiences for some of the largest brands on the planet, including MTV Games, ESPN, Turner, and others.
© 2010 L4B3L, LLC. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contacts:
Derrick Stembridge
615-478-1066
derrick@labelinteractive.com
Jeff Juliard
860-350-3800
contact@labelinteractive.com
Source: Label Interactive
CONTACT: Derrick Stembridge, +1-615-478-1066,
derrick@labelinteractive.com, or Jeff Juliard, +1-860-350-3800,
contact@labelinteractive.com
Web Site: http://www.labelinteractive.com/
Game Table allows owners of iPad to play Checkers, Chess, Poker, and virtually any card game
DANBURY, Conn., April 8 -- Label Interactive, a leading innovator in interactive design and game development, today announced that Game Table is now available on the Apple iTunes App Store for an introductory price of 99 cents.
Imagine all of your favorite board games with no small pieces to lose. Game Table delivers your game collection in electronic format. You provide the competition -- and the action.
"Game Table isn't a typical video game," explains Jeff Juliard, Label Interactive founder and president. "There are no 'rules' built in. Game Table simply provides gorgeous, photorealistic tables, game pieces, and a virtual deck of cards, along with an intuitive way for users to interact with them. You can play your favorite classic games any way, anywhere, and anytime you want without ever having to worry about lost pieces."
Features
-- Detailed, photo-realistic game tables, boards, and pieces
-- A virtual deck of cards with the ability to move, stack, flip, and
shuffle
-- Poker chips and dealer button on Poker Table
-- Checkers, Chess, and Cards
-- More games coming soon as free updates
-- Auto-saves the position of all your pieces when you exit the app
-- Multiple table backgrounds
-- Simulated physics
-- Snap to squares
-- Full 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Pricing & Availability
Game Table is priced at $0.99 and is now available for download on Apple's iTunes App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-table/id354172893?mt=8. For additional information and press images, please visit the website at: http://www.gametableapp.com/
About Label Interactive
Label Interactive (http://www.labelinteractive.com/) is a Connecticut-based interactive design and development company specializing in online and mobile branded games, microsites, and rich media advertising solutions. Formed in 1998, Label Interactive produces online experiences for some of the largest brands on the planet, including MTV Games, ESPN, Turner, and others.
© 2010 L4B3L, LLC. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contacts:
Derrick Stembridge
615-478-1066
derrick@labelinteractive.com
Jeff Juliard
860-350-3800
contact@labelinteractive.com
Source: Label Interactive
CONTACT: Derrick Stembridge, +1-615-478-1066,
derrick@labelinteractive.com, or Jeff Juliard, +1-860-350-3800,
contact@labelinteractive.com
Web Site: http://www.labelinteractive.com/