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March 23, 2010
ASE Publishing New R3D Contest
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 5:13:36 PM
We hope you like the new look for ASE Labs, HardwareLogic, and its sister sites. To celebrate this new default look, we're giving away some of our items that we've reviewed in the past. We have many different prizes to give away and there will be multiple winners.Next Page »
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Harbour Group Acquires Fleetgistics Holdings, Inc.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 4:49:01 PM
Harbour Group Acquires Fleetgistics Holdings, Inc.
ST. LOUIS, March 23 -- Harbour Group has acquired Fleetgistics Holdings, Inc., Jeff Fox, Harbour Group's Chief Executive Officer, announced. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fleetgistics is one of the largest providers of same-day logistics services in North America. From its headquarters in Orlando, Fla., Fleetgistics serves a nationwide client base across numerous industries, with specialized offerings for long term care pharmacies, medical laboratories, and automotive aftermarket parts retailers and distributors. Utilizing a flexible model that incorporates industry-leading technology to synchronize the efforts of thousands of drivers, the company has differentiated itself with exceptional on-time delivery, real time package tracking, and unmatched information reporting capabilities to its customers.
"Fleetgistics is an exceptional company," Fox said. "We are impressed with the team and the growth they have achieved and look forward to working closely with them to support their continued success. During this process, it became clear that Fleetgistics' unwavering focus on their customers has led to their substantial growth. In addition to continuing their already successful strategy, we will actively pursue complementary acquisitions."
Jeffrey Padnis, the president of Fleetgistics, commented, "We are excited about the tools that Harbour Group brings to our company. Harbour Group supports our intense focus on customer satisfaction, and will continue to invest in the new technologies, human and other resources, and back office processes that will enable our continuous improvement."
Harbour Group is a privately owned company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Harbour Group and its operating companies are engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and specialty services in multiple industries, including specialty LED systems, linear actuators and switches, automotive-enthusiast products, lubricating systems and equipment, decorative kitchen and bath hardware, abrasives, diamond cutting products and related tools, entertainment and music products, and auxiliary plastic processing equipment. Since its founding in 1976, Harbour Group has acquired 165 companies in 34 different industries.
Source: Harbour Group
CONTACT: Paul Wagman of Fleishman Hillard, +1-314-982-1726, for Harbour
Group
ST. LOUIS, March 23 -- Harbour Group has acquired Fleetgistics Holdings, Inc., Jeff Fox, Harbour Group's Chief Executive Officer, announced. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Fleetgistics is one of the largest providers of same-day logistics services in North America. From its headquarters in Orlando, Fla., Fleetgistics serves a nationwide client base across numerous industries, with specialized offerings for long term care pharmacies, medical laboratories, and automotive aftermarket parts retailers and distributors. Utilizing a flexible model that incorporates industry-leading technology to synchronize the efforts of thousands of drivers, the company has differentiated itself with exceptional on-time delivery, real time package tracking, and unmatched information reporting capabilities to its customers.
"Fleetgistics is an exceptional company," Fox said. "We are impressed with the team and the growth they have achieved and look forward to working closely with them to support their continued success. During this process, it became clear that Fleetgistics' unwavering focus on their customers has led to their substantial growth. In addition to continuing their already successful strategy, we will actively pursue complementary acquisitions."
Jeffrey Padnis, the president of Fleetgistics, commented, "We are excited about the tools that Harbour Group brings to our company. Harbour Group supports our intense focus on customer satisfaction, and will continue to invest in the new technologies, human and other resources, and back office processes that will enable our continuous improvement."
Harbour Group is a privately owned company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Harbour Group and its operating companies are engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and specialty services in multiple industries, including specialty LED systems, linear actuators and switches, automotive-enthusiast products, lubricating systems and equipment, decorative kitchen and bath hardware, abrasives, diamond cutting products and related tools, entertainment and music products, and auxiliary plastic processing equipment. Since its founding in 1976, Harbour Group has acquired 165 companies in 34 different industries.
Source: Harbour Group
CONTACT: Paul Wagman of Fleishman Hillard, +1-314-982-1726, for Harbour
Group
Activision Publishing's How To Train Your Dragon(TM) Video Game Flies Onto Retail Shelves Today
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 3:00:01 PM
Activision Publishing's How To Train Your Dragon(TM) Video Game Flies Onto Retail Shelves Today
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 23 -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) is bringing the ultimate dragon-training experience to kids with the release of How To Train Your Dragon(TM), the video game, based on the highly anticipated 3-D animated feature film from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA). Players are the ultimate dragon hero, launched into an epic quest to train the world's fiercest creatures. As gamers explore dynamic environments on and around the Island of Berk, they'll customize their very own dragons with over 100,000 possible combinations. Along the way, gamers will collect valuable upgrades for speed, strength and fire, giving them powerful tools to battle for Viking victory.
"The How To Train Your Dragon video game allows kids to live the fantasy of creating their very own dragons and engaging in epic battles against other fire breathing foes," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Whether they are playing on their own or against family and friends, kids will have a blast in this high energy epic adventure."
In support of the game's launch, Activision is hosting a sweepstakes on its website, giving families a chance to win a Nintendo DS or Wii(TM) game system and a copy of the How To Train Your Dragon video game. To enter, consumers can log onto the game's website at http://www.HowToTrainYourDragonGame.com, or the movie website at http://www.HowToTrainYourDragon.com. Winners will be chosen through random drawings that will take place daily starting on March 19 through April 7, 2010.
The game is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM) and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $49.99 each; and Nintendo DS for the suggested retail price of $29.99. The console versions are rated "E10+" (Fantasy Violence) and DS is rated "E10+" (Mild Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB. For more information on the How To Train Your Dragon video game, please visit http://www.HowToTrainYourDragonGame.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors, licensees, licensors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in completing the integration of the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
How to Train Your Dragon (TM) & © 2010 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. Game © 2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Bianca Harzbecker, Jr. Publicist of Activision Publishing,
Inc., +1-310-496-5290, Bianca.Harzbecker@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com/
http://www.howtotrainyourdragongame.com/
http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/007396.html
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 23 -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) is bringing the ultimate dragon-training experience to kids with the release of How To Train Your Dragon(TM), the video game, based on the highly anticipated 3-D animated feature film from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA). Players are the ultimate dragon hero, launched into an epic quest to train the world's fiercest creatures. As gamers explore dynamic environments on and around the Island of Berk, they'll customize their very own dragons with over 100,000 possible combinations. Along the way, gamers will collect valuable upgrades for speed, strength and fire, giving them powerful tools to battle for Viking victory.
"The How To Train Your Dragon video game allows kids to live the fantasy of creating their very own dragons and engaging in epic battles against other fire breathing foes," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Whether they are playing on their own or against family and friends, kids will have a blast in this high energy epic adventure."
In support of the game's launch, Activision is hosting a sweepstakes on its website, giving families a chance to win a Nintendo DS or Wii(TM) game system and a copy of the How To Train Your Dragon video game. To enter, consumers can log onto the game's website at http://www.HowToTrainYourDragonGame.com, or the movie website at http://www.HowToTrainYourDragon.com. Winners will be chosen through random drawings that will take place daily starting on March 19 through April 7, 2010.
The game is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM) and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $49.99 each; and Nintendo DS for the suggested retail price of $29.99. The console versions are rated "E10+" (Fantasy Violence) and DS is rated "E10+" (Mild Fantasy Violence) by the ESRB. For more information on the How To Train Your Dragon video game, please visit http://www.HowToTrainYourDragonGame.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms (including next-generation hardware), declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, vendors, licensees, licensors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, Activision Blizzard's success in completing the integration of the operations of Activision Publishing and Vivendi Games in a timely manner, or at all, and the combined company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies of the transaction to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
How to Train Your Dragon (TM) & © 2010 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. Game © 2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Bianca Harzbecker, Jr. Publicist of Activision Publishing,
Inc., +1-310-496-5290, Bianca.Harzbecker@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com/
http://www.howtotrainyourdragongame.com/
http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/007396.html
Free International Mobile Calling Standard Reset by Rebtel
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 2:42:01 PM
Free International Mobile Calling Standard Reset by Rebtel
PALM DESERT, Calif., March 23 -- DEMO Spring 2010 -- Rebtel, the Internet phone company used by more than 4 million people around the world, today demonstrated a new application for Android phones that automatically makes international calls between 51 countries free of charge - no Wi-Fi required.
Called Rebtel Free Call, the app will be in the Android Market by next week. The iPhone and BlackBerry versions are now being prepared for submission to Apple and RIM.
"International calls from telephones used to grow a steady 15% every year until recently when it dropped to 8%, mainly due to the new behavior of calling from computers. But most people would rather use their phone, not their computer, to make an international call," said Andreas Bernstrom, CEO of Stockholm-based Rebtel. "As we take our Android app's automatic free international calling to iPhone, Blackberry, and eventually regular feature phones, we think we can tear a significant chunk out of the annual 406 billion minutes called internationally, because Rebtel Free Call means you'll never have to pay for an international minute again."
Rebtel Free Call is free to download and free to use. Once installed:
1. Select an international phone number from the onboard address book or
type in the number.
2. Press the Call button.
3. Rebtel uses the standard cellular network to connect the call over the
Internet.
There is no charge for the call if the initiator and receiver have Rebtel Free Call installed on their phones. Rebtel's standard ultra-low rates will apply if the person abroad receiving the call doesn't have Rebtel Free Call installed on their phone. However, a manual method for making the call free of charge is available at http://www.rebtel.com/en/Learn/Make-Free-Calls/.
About Rebtel
Rebtel is an Internet phone company that makes it possible to use any phone in 51 countries to call anywhere in the world for just pennies per minute or for free. Rebtel customers only pay for the minutes they use. There are no monthly fees, no connection fees, or hidden costs. Free calls are possible between the 51 countries served by Rebtel and only one of the two people on a call must be a Rebtel customer. For more information, or to start using Rebtel, go to http://www.rebtel.com/.
About DEMO
Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.
Source: Rebtel
CONTACT: Greg Spector of Rebtel, +1-415-717-4666,
greg.spector@rebtel.com
Web Site: http://www.rebtel.com/
http://www.demo.com/
PALM DESERT, Calif., March 23 -- DEMO Spring 2010 -- Rebtel, the Internet phone company used by more than 4 million people around the world, today demonstrated a new application for Android phones that automatically makes international calls between 51 countries free of charge - no Wi-Fi required.
Called Rebtel Free Call, the app will be in the Android Market by next week. The iPhone and BlackBerry versions are now being prepared for submission to Apple and RIM.
"International calls from telephones used to grow a steady 15% every year until recently when it dropped to 8%, mainly due to the new behavior of calling from computers. But most people would rather use their phone, not their computer, to make an international call," said Andreas Bernstrom, CEO of Stockholm-based Rebtel. "As we take our Android app's automatic free international calling to iPhone, Blackberry, and eventually regular feature phones, we think we can tear a significant chunk out of the annual 406 billion minutes called internationally, because Rebtel Free Call means you'll never have to pay for an international minute again."
Rebtel Free Call is free to download and free to use. Once installed:
1. Select an international phone number from the onboard address book or
type in the number.
2. Press the Call button.
3. Rebtel uses the standard cellular network to connect the call over the
Internet.
There is no charge for the call if the initiator and receiver have Rebtel Free Call installed on their phones. Rebtel's standard ultra-low rates will apply if the person abroad receiving the call doesn't have Rebtel Free Call installed on their phone. However, a manual method for making the call free of charge is available at http://www.rebtel.com/en/Learn/Make-Free-Calls/.
About Rebtel
Rebtel is an Internet phone company that makes it possible to use any phone in 51 countries to call anywhere in the world for just pennies per minute or for free. Rebtel customers only pay for the minutes they use. There are no monthly fees, no connection fees, or hidden costs. Free calls are possible between the 51 countries served by Rebtel and only one of the two people on a call must be a Rebtel customer. For more information, or to start using Rebtel, go to http://www.rebtel.com/.
About DEMO
Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.
Source: Rebtel
CONTACT: Greg Spector of Rebtel, +1-415-717-4666,
greg.spector@rebtel.com
Web Site: http://www.rebtel.com/
http://www.demo.com/
AltaSens and Apical Announce Development of the Industry's First 1/3-inch 1080p60 HD Wide Dynamic Range CMOS Sensor at 2010 ISC West Security Show
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 2:21:01 PM
AltaSens and Apical Announce Development of the Industry's First 1/3-inch 1080p60 HD Wide Dynamic Range CMOS Sensor at 2010 ISC West Security Show
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 23 -- AltaSens, Inc., a premier supplier of HD CMOS image sensors, and Apical Limited, a leading provider of advanced hardware IP cores and software libraries for wide dynamic range (WDR) imaging, announce the development of the industry's first 1/3-inch 1080p60 HD WDR sensor technology with uncompromised low-light performance.
AltaSens' A3372E3-4T WDR sensor uses patent-pending dual exposures in a single frame to create more than 100dB of wide dynamic range for 1080p HD imaging. Each exposure is independently adjustable to light levels in any scene, capturing the widest dynamic range. Single-frame dual exposures eliminate the need for a dedicated frame buffer in the camera and provide the smoothest motion video, devoid of motion artifacts. As a result, exposure latitude is boosted by several f-stops while the sensor provides an industry-leading frame rate of up to 60 fps. Under the low-light conditions commonly found in security applications, uncompromised full 1080p HD is achieved by maximizing each pixel exposure against the sensor's wide dynamic range.
Apical provides custom-developed front-end IP blocks that enrich sensor dynamic range, reduce in-frame noise, and enhance resolution. Advanced technologies-currently adopted in a variety of WDR applications from sensors to displays-are also used to implement next-generation pixel-level compression and to render the WDR video stream. The resulting architecture offers significant advantages for its superior HD image quality, low-light performance, and flexible WDR auto exposure, compared to existing lower-resolution solutions.
"Apical's technological innovation and proven expertise in the field of WDR imaging complements AltaSens' advanced sensor capabilities," says Giuseppe Rossi, Vice President of Technical Marketing at AltaSens. "Today's announced product is the first step towards a new class of WDR HD sensors that offer both excellent low-light sensitivity and wide dynamic range. AltaSens' security customers will greatly benefit from the A3372E3-4T WDR's outstanding performance covering an even larger range of lighting conditions."
"AltaSens' WDR sensor technology is at the forefront of innovation," states Michael Tusch, Managing Director at Apical. "Apical's IP blocks are key enablers of AltaSens' image-quality achievements and will be deployed together with AltaSens sensors to simultaneously support both WDR and low-light imaging applications. We believe that security camera manufacturers will greatly appreciate the fast time-to-market, ease-of-use, and hardware efficient approach of today's announced solution."
AltaSens will be demonstrating live WDR 1080p60 HD video streams at booth 40022 and at HDcctv Alliance Booth 42001 during the 2010 ISC West Security Show held in Las Vegas, NV on March 24-26.
About AltaSens
AltaSens, Inc. is the premier supplier of high-performance CMOS image sensors for the emerging world of high definition video. With headquarters in Westlake Village, California, AltaSens designs and produces the AltaChrome(TM) and ProCamHD(TM) image sensors used worldwide in a diverse range of imaging products in such markets as surveillance, broadcast/professional, camcorder, videoconferencing, telepresence, medical, and machine vision. AltaSens' high definition WDR video image sensors exceed industry expectations by delivering a technology that enables lower noise, lower power consumption, higher sensitivity, higher frame rate, and higher dynamic range in a cost-effective solution. For more information about AltaChrome and ProCamHD image sensors or about AltaSens, visit http://www.AltaSens.com.
About Apical
Apical is the industry leader in advanced dynamic range management and noise reduction technology for embedded applications. The company's products are derived from research into the human visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image capture and display devices. The product range comprises hardware IP cores and embedded software libraries. Apical is a privately-held company based in the UK. For more information, visit http://www.apical.co.uk.
AltaSens, AltaChrome, and ProCamHD are trademarks of AltaSens, Inc.
Apical is a trademark of Apical Limited.
Source: AltaSens, Inc.
CONTACT: Edwin Chow, Director of Sales of AltaSens, +1-650-934-8268,
echow@altasens.com
Web Site: http://www.altasens.com/
http://www.apical.co.uk/
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 23 -- AltaSens, Inc., a premier supplier of HD CMOS image sensors, and Apical Limited, a leading provider of advanced hardware IP cores and software libraries for wide dynamic range (WDR) imaging, announce the development of the industry's first 1/3-inch 1080p60 HD WDR sensor technology with uncompromised low-light performance.
AltaSens' A3372E3-4T WDR sensor uses patent-pending dual exposures in a single frame to create more than 100dB of wide dynamic range for 1080p HD imaging. Each exposure is independently adjustable to light levels in any scene, capturing the widest dynamic range. Single-frame dual exposures eliminate the need for a dedicated frame buffer in the camera and provide the smoothest motion video, devoid of motion artifacts. As a result, exposure latitude is boosted by several f-stops while the sensor provides an industry-leading frame rate of up to 60 fps. Under the low-light conditions commonly found in security applications, uncompromised full 1080p HD is achieved by maximizing each pixel exposure against the sensor's wide dynamic range.
Apical provides custom-developed front-end IP blocks that enrich sensor dynamic range, reduce in-frame noise, and enhance resolution. Advanced technologies-currently adopted in a variety of WDR applications from sensors to displays-are also used to implement next-generation pixel-level compression and to render the WDR video stream. The resulting architecture offers significant advantages for its superior HD image quality, low-light performance, and flexible WDR auto exposure, compared to existing lower-resolution solutions.
"Apical's technological innovation and proven expertise in the field of WDR imaging complements AltaSens' advanced sensor capabilities," says Giuseppe Rossi, Vice President of Technical Marketing at AltaSens. "Today's announced product is the first step towards a new class of WDR HD sensors that offer both excellent low-light sensitivity and wide dynamic range. AltaSens' security customers will greatly benefit from the A3372E3-4T WDR's outstanding performance covering an even larger range of lighting conditions."
"AltaSens' WDR sensor technology is at the forefront of innovation," states Michael Tusch, Managing Director at Apical. "Apical's IP blocks are key enablers of AltaSens' image-quality achievements and will be deployed together with AltaSens sensors to simultaneously support both WDR and low-light imaging applications. We believe that security camera manufacturers will greatly appreciate the fast time-to-market, ease-of-use, and hardware efficient approach of today's announced solution."
AltaSens will be demonstrating live WDR 1080p60 HD video streams at booth 40022 and at HDcctv Alliance Booth 42001 during the 2010 ISC West Security Show held in Las Vegas, NV on March 24-26.
About AltaSens
AltaSens, Inc. is the premier supplier of high-performance CMOS image sensors for the emerging world of high definition video. With headquarters in Westlake Village, California, AltaSens designs and produces the AltaChrome(TM) and ProCamHD(TM) image sensors used worldwide in a diverse range of imaging products in such markets as surveillance, broadcast/professional, camcorder, videoconferencing, telepresence, medical, and machine vision. AltaSens' high definition WDR video image sensors exceed industry expectations by delivering a technology that enables lower noise, lower power consumption, higher sensitivity, higher frame rate, and higher dynamic range in a cost-effective solution. For more information about AltaChrome and ProCamHD image sensors or about AltaSens, visit http://www.AltaSens.com.
About Apical
Apical is the industry leader in advanced dynamic range management and noise reduction technology for embedded applications. The company's products are derived from research into the human visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image capture and display devices. The product range comprises hardware IP cores and embedded software libraries. Apical is a privately-held company based in the UK. For more information, visit http://www.apical.co.uk.
AltaSens, AltaChrome, and ProCamHD are trademarks of AltaSens, Inc.
Apical is a trademark of Apical Limited.
Source: AltaSens, Inc.
CONTACT: Edwin Chow, Director of Sales of AltaSens, +1-650-934-8268,
echow@altasens.com
Web Site: http://www.altasens.com/
http://www.apical.co.uk/
Samsung and DivX Unveil World's First DivX HD Certified(R) Mobile Phone
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 2:14:01 PM
Samsung and DivX Unveil World's First DivX HD Certified(R) Mobile Phone
Samsung Wave to Offer 720p Playback of High-Quality DivX Video; Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S Next in Line for DivX HD Certification
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a leading digital media company, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile provider, today announced that the highly anticipated Samsung Wave is the world's first mobile phone to be DivX Certified for HD video playback at 720p resolution. The Samsung Wave is based on Samsung's new smartphone platform bada.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO)
Additionally, the two companies will work together on HD Certification for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S, an innovative new Android powered device with best-in-class 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and blazing fast performance. Samsung and DivX will be demonstrating DivX HD playback on the Wave and Galaxy S at the CTIA Wireless Show in Samsung's booth #1023 and at the DivX meeting room.
Today's announcement is one of several "firsts" that DivX and Samsung Electronics have accomplished during their partnership. Notably, Samsung Electronics was the first manufacturer to add DivX Certification to mobile devices. Now, Samsung has over 45 worldwide models that offer full playback of DivX videos, including premium Hollywood content purchased from a variety of online retailers around the world.
"Samsung Electronics has shown consistent innovation in the mobile space, turning out high-quality phones that offer a cutting-edge user experience," said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. "We're extremely pleased to further our partnership with Samsung to include the world's first phones capable of playing back stunning DivX HD video across these revolutionary mobile platforms."
"We were very excited to become the first manufacturer to offer DivX Certified mobile phones to consumers in 2007, and since that time we've continued to work together to help evolve the mobile video experience," said Younghee Lee, Vice President of Samsung's Mobile Communications business. "Now, we are able to extend that spirit of innovation with the first DivX HD mobile devices, both of which are industry-leading phones based on cutting-edge smart phone platforms."
Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience, including reliable video creation and playback, interoperability with other DivX Certified devices and the visual quality users expect from DivX.
For more information about DivX, visit http://www.divx.com.
About DivX
DivX, Inc. is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 250 million DivX devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.7 billion. Employing approximately 157,700 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of seven independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the investment community and the potential DivX Certification of new products. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; risks that the DivX ecosystem may not grow as anticipated due to failure of partner products to qualify for DivX Certification; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: DivX, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Jennifer Baumgartner, +1-503-901-5371,
jbaumgartner@divxcorp.com, or Investors, Karen Fisher, +1-858-882-6415,
kfisher@divxcorp.com, both of DivX, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.divx.com/
Samsung Wave to Offer 720p Playback of High-Quality DivX Video; Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S Next in Line for DivX HD Certification
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a leading digital media company, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile provider, today announced that the highly anticipated Samsung Wave is the world's first mobile phone to be DivX Certified for HD video playback at 720p resolution. The Samsung Wave is based on Samsung's new smartphone platform bada.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO)
Additionally, the two companies will work together on HD Certification for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S, an innovative new Android powered device with best-in-class 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and blazing fast performance. Samsung and DivX will be demonstrating DivX HD playback on the Wave and Galaxy S at the CTIA Wireless Show in Samsung's booth #1023 and at the DivX meeting room.
Today's announcement is one of several "firsts" that DivX and Samsung Electronics have accomplished during their partnership. Notably, Samsung Electronics was the first manufacturer to add DivX Certification to mobile devices. Now, Samsung has over 45 worldwide models that offer full playback of DivX videos, including premium Hollywood content purchased from a variety of online retailers around the world.
"Samsung Electronics has shown consistent innovation in the mobile space, turning out high-quality phones that offer a cutting-edge user experience," said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. "We're extremely pleased to further our partnership with Samsung to include the world's first phones capable of playing back stunning DivX HD video across these revolutionary mobile platforms."
"We were very excited to become the first manufacturer to offer DivX Certified mobile phones to consumers in 2007, and since that time we've continued to work together to help evolve the mobile video experience," said Younghee Lee, Vice President of Samsung's Mobile Communications business. "Now, we are able to extend that spirit of innovation with the first DivX HD mobile devices, both of which are industry-leading phones based on cutting-edge smart phone platforms."
Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience, including reliable video creation and playback, interoperability with other DivX Certified devices and the visual quality users expect from DivX.
For more information about DivX, visit http://www.divx.com.
About DivX
DivX, Inc. is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 250 million DivX devices have shipped into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.7 billion. Employing approximately 157,700 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of seven independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the investment community and the potential DivX Certification of new products. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; risks that the DivX ecosystem may not grow as anticipated due to failure of partner products to qualify for DivX Certification; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: DivX, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Jennifer Baumgartner, +1-503-901-5371,
jbaumgartner@divxcorp.com, or Investors, Karen Fisher, +1-858-882-6415,
kfisher@divxcorp.com, both of DivX, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.divx.com/
Skype mobile for Verizon Wireless Available Thursday
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:56:01 PM
Skype mobile for Verizon Wireless Available Thursday
Companies Deliver Expansive Global Calling Community and Free Skype-to-Skype Calls on the Most Reliable Wireless Network in the United States
LUXEMBOURG, LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010® in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless and Skype today announced Skype mobile(TM) will be available this Thursday, March 25, starting with nine Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones. Skype mobile uses the Verizon Wireless voice network for the wireless connection of the Skype-to-Skype calls, providing Verizon Wireless customers with a superior experience and top-notch call quality.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74981-a )
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74981-b )
Beginning Thursday, new and existing Verizon Wireless customers with Android 3G smartphones and BlackBerry 3G smartphones can get Skype mobile in a number of ways. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile or http://www.skype.com/go/mobile from a PC to enter the mobile phone number to receive a text message with a link to the application. Verizon Wireless customers can also text "SKYPE" to 2255 to receive the link. In addition, Android customers will be able to download the app from Android Market(TM). New BlackBerry customers will find the application on their 3G smartphones' home screens in the Downloads folder when activated.
Skype mobile gives Verizon Wireless 3G smartphone users with data plans a simple new way to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues around the corner and around the world while on Verizon Wireless' network. Skype mobile users can:
-- make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to any Skype
contact around the globe;
-- send and receive unlimited instant messages with other Skype users;
-- manage the Skype contact list directly from the mobile application;
and
-- call international phone numbers at competitive Skype calling rates.
John Harrobin, senior vice president of digital media and marketing, noted, "Skype mobile will change the way mobile consumers in the United States make and receive calls. With an 'always on' capability, Skype mobile on your 3G smartphone means you never have to miss a call or make an appointment to connect with Skype users around the world. With Skype mobile, we're untethering Skype users from their PCs and enabling them to stay connected - on the best wireless network in the country."
Russ Shaw, general manager of Mobile for Skype, noted, "Skype mobile will deliver an unparalleled experience for Verizon Wireless customers. It will be the best way to enjoy unlimited conversations with Skype contacts all over the world at no extra cost. In addition, Skype mobile will allow people to easily and inexpensively make calls to landlines and mobiles abroad at Skype rates."
Customers need a Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use Skype mobile. Skype-to-Skype calls will not be charged against their monthly minute allowances or data plans. Verizon Wireless customers can visit http://www.skype.com to purchase Skype Credit to make Skype Out calls and make calls to international landline or mobile numbers.
Skype and Verizon Wireless have been working together to create this application specifically for Verizon Wireless customers and to take advantage of the most reliable wireless network in the United States.
Skype mobile will be available initially on millions of best-selling Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530, Storm2(TM) 9550, Curve(TM) 8330, Curve(TM) 8530, 8830 World Edition, and Tour(TM) 9630 smartphones, as well as DROID by Motorola, DROID ERIS(TM) by HTC and Motorola DEVOUR(TM).
For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless. Learn more about Skype at http://www.skype.com or follow the company at http://twitter.com/skypemobile.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at skype.com.
Access to a broadband Internet connection for the PC is required. Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
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AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN6, 7
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035 (mobile),
debra.lewis@verizonwireless.com; Jennifer Caukin, Skype, +1-408-414-7394,
jennifer.caukin@skype.net
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile
http://www.skype.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Companies Deliver Expansive Global Calling Community and Free Skype-to-Skype Calls on the Most Reliable Wireless Network in the United States
LUXEMBOURG, LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010® in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless and Skype today announced Skype mobile(TM) will be available this Thursday, March 25, starting with nine Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones. Skype mobile uses the Verizon Wireless voice network for the wireless connection of the Skype-to-Skype calls, providing Verizon Wireless customers with a superior experience and top-notch call quality.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74981-a )
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74981-b )
Beginning Thursday, new and existing Verizon Wireless customers with Android 3G smartphones and BlackBerry 3G smartphones can get Skype mobile in a number of ways. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile or http://www.skype.com/go/mobile from a PC to enter the mobile phone number to receive a text message with a link to the application. Verizon Wireless customers can also text "SKYPE" to 2255 to receive the link. In addition, Android customers will be able to download the app from Android Market(TM). New BlackBerry customers will find the application on their 3G smartphones' home screens in the Downloads folder when activated.
Skype mobile gives Verizon Wireless 3G smartphone users with data plans a simple new way to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues around the corner and around the world while on Verizon Wireless' network. Skype mobile users can:
-- make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to any Skype
contact around the globe;
-- send and receive unlimited instant messages with other Skype users;
-- manage the Skype contact list directly from the mobile application;
and
-- call international phone numbers at competitive Skype calling rates.
John Harrobin, senior vice president of digital media and marketing, noted, "Skype mobile will change the way mobile consumers in the United States make and receive calls. With an 'always on' capability, Skype mobile on your 3G smartphone means you never have to miss a call or make an appointment to connect with Skype users around the world. With Skype mobile, we're untethering Skype users from their PCs and enabling them to stay connected - on the best wireless network in the country."
Russ Shaw, general manager of Mobile for Skype, noted, "Skype mobile will deliver an unparalleled experience for Verizon Wireless customers. It will be the best way to enjoy unlimited conversations with Skype contacts all over the world at no extra cost. In addition, Skype mobile will allow people to easily and inexpensively make calls to landlines and mobiles abroad at Skype rates."
Customers need a Verizon Wireless smartphone and data plan to use Skype mobile. Skype-to-Skype calls will not be charged against their monthly minute allowances or data plans. Verizon Wireless customers can visit http://www.skype.com to purchase Skype Credit to make Skype Out calls and make calls to international landline or mobile numbers.
Skype and Verizon Wireless have been working together to create this application specifically for Verizon Wireless customers and to take advantage of the most reliable wireless network in the United States.
Skype mobile will be available initially on millions of best-selling Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530, Storm2(TM) 9550, Curve(TM) 8330, Curve(TM) 8530, 8830 World Edition, and Tour(TM) 9630 smartphones, as well as DROID by Motorola, DROID ERIS(TM) by HTC and Motorola DEVOUR(TM).
For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless. Learn more about Skype at http://www.skype.com or follow the company at http://twitter.com/skypemobile.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at skype.com.
Access to a broadband Internet connection for the PC is required. Skype, associated trademarks and logos and the "S" symbol are trademarks of Skype Limited.
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http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74981-b
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN6, 7
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035 (mobile),
debra.lewis@verizonwireless.com; Jennifer Caukin, Skype, +1-408-414-7394,
jennifer.caukin@skype.net
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/skypemobile
http://www.skype.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Rave Computer Wins Top Intel(R) Award for Most Innovative Server/Workstation Solution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:35:01 PM
Rave Computer Wins Top Intel(R) Award for Most Innovative Server/Workstation Solution
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- Rave Computer was awarded first place and recognized as the Intel® Top Innovative Channel Partner in North America for the category of Most Innovative Server/Workstation Solution. The award was presented to Rave Computer and accepted by Karl Rosenberger, Sr. product development manager, Rave Computer, at the annual Intel Solutions Summit 2010. Rave competed against over 300 companies which represent the top 1% of Intel's premier partners.
"Our company has always supported our customers with innovative product solutions and dedicated customer service, and Rave is proud to be recognized by Intel for our continued commitment to our customers," said Rick Darter, CEO and President, Rave Computer. "Throughout our 22 years, our mission is to continue to deliver computing solutions that always meet the form, fit, and function requirements of our customers at a lower price, and that's just what we did with the RR-2755."
Rave's RR-2755, an Intel® Core i7 quiet system that supports high-end double-width graphics cards, was developed for a vehicle simulator application for training law officers in "Vehicle Interactive Pursuit." The customer's software for this project required performance at a high number of frames-per-second to realistically mimic engine speed, road noise, tire skidding, brake application, and collisions with vehicles and other objects, such as signs, road markers, trees, and buildings.
Rave's custom 2U solution leveraged Intel's new Core i7-860 processor and P55 series motherboard. By developing a custom chassis featuring a "green" high efficiency power supply and a temperature controlled cooling system, Rave was able to accommodate the new Intel parts as well as a doublewide nVidia GTX285 video card in only 3.5" (2U) of rackmount space.
Additionally, Rave achieved the frame rate of 60fps, a key requirement for the customer. The higher frame rate provides increased realism making the training more effective, resulting in improved behind-the-wheel performance of officers involved in vehicle pursuits. Rave was also able to increase the performance without significantly increasing the cost of the solution, while maintaining the 40dBA acoustic output of the existing Core 2 Duo based solution. This Intel Core i7 platform's combination of high performance, lower power, and mainstream pricing allowed Rave to hit the performance target and deliver the project to its customer within budget.
"We exceeded our customers' expectations with both cost and performance. It's an ultra-quiet system, it takes up half the space of the original design, and the performance is top notch," said Karl Rosenberger.
"We continue to take great strides towards our goal to enhance our leadership in our industry. We're not just a computer company - we're developing innovative products that continue to exceed the demanding needs of our customers," said Dave Nannini, Chief Operations Officer, Rave Computer.
View Intel's press video featuring Rave Computer at: http://www.rave.com/company/raveISSVideo.php. Full product specifications for the RR-2755 are available at http://www.rave.com/docs/products/RR-2755.pdf.
About Rave ComputerRave Computer, a privately held company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, specializes in computer hardware consulting, integration, and support. Rave offers custom configured solutions to OEM's that embed computers, the Defense Industry, Independent Software Vendors, and commercial customers that require integration services or supply chain management support. Visit http://www.rave.com for more information, or call (800) 966-7283.
Source: Rave Computer
CONTACT: Media Inquiries - Mona Wehbe, +1-586-939-8230,
mona.wehbe@rave.com
Web Site: http://www.rave.com/
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- Rave Computer was awarded first place and recognized as the Intel® Top Innovative Channel Partner in North America for the category of Most Innovative Server/Workstation Solution. The award was presented to Rave Computer and accepted by Karl Rosenberger, Sr. product development manager, Rave Computer, at the annual Intel Solutions Summit 2010. Rave competed against over 300 companies which represent the top 1% of Intel's premier partners.
"Our company has always supported our customers with innovative product solutions and dedicated customer service, and Rave is proud to be recognized by Intel for our continued commitment to our customers," said Rick Darter, CEO and President, Rave Computer. "Throughout our 22 years, our mission is to continue to deliver computing solutions that always meet the form, fit, and function requirements of our customers at a lower price, and that's just what we did with the RR-2755."
Rave's RR-2755, an Intel® Core i7 quiet system that supports high-end double-width graphics cards, was developed for a vehicle simulator application for training law officers in "Vehicle Interactive Pursuit." The customer's software for this project required performance at a high number of frames-per-second to realistically mimic engine speed, road noise, tire skidding, brake application, and collisions with vehicles and other objects, such as signs, road markers, trees, and buildings.
Rave's custom 2U solution leveraged Intel's new Core i7-860 processor and P55 series motherboard. By developing a custom chassis featuring a "green" high efficiency power supply and a temperature controlled cooling system, Rave was able to accommodate the new Intel parts as well as a doublewide nVidia GTX285 video card in only 3.5" (2U) of rackmount space.
Additionally, Rave achieved the frame rate of 60fps, a key requirement for the customer. The higher frame rate provides increased realism making the training more effective, resulting in improved behind-the-wheel performance of officers involved in vehicle pursuits. Rave was also able to increase the performance without significantly increasing the cost of the solution, while maintaining the 40dBA acoustic output of the existing Core 2 Duo based solution. This Intel Core i7 platform's combination of high performance, lower power, and mainstream pricing allowed Rave to hit the performance target and deliver the project to its customer within budget.
"We exceeded our customers' expectations with both cost and performance. It's an ultra-quiet system, it takes up half the space of the original design, and the performance is top notch," said Karl Rosenberger.
"We continue to take great strides towards our goal to enhance our leadership in our industry. We're not just a computer company - we're developing innovative products that continue to exceed the demanding needs of our customers," said Dave Nannini, Chief Operations Officer, Rave Computer.
View Intel's press video featuring Rave Computer at: http://www.rave.com/company/raveISSVideo.php. Full product specifications for the RR-2755 are available at http://www.rave.com/docs/products/RR-2755.pdf.
About Rave ComputerRave Computer, a privately held company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, specializes in computer hardware consulting, integration, and support. Rave offers custom configured solutions to OEM's that embed computers, the Defense Industry, Independent Software Vendors, and commercial customers that require integration services or supply chain management support. Visit http://www.rave.com for more information, or call (800) 966-7283.
Source: Rave Computer
CONTACT: Media Inquiries - Mona Wehbe, +1-586-939-8230,
mona.wehbe@rave.com
Web Site: http://www.rave.com/
Atari and Cryptic Studios Release Revelation, a New, Free Expansion for Champions Online(TM)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:28:01 PM
Atari and Cryptic Studios Release Revelation, a New, Free Expansion for Champions Online(TM)
Revelation Delivers All New Zone, a New Tier of Powers and Hours of Heroic Content Free to All Champions Players Champions Online Opens Unrestricted Play for 72 hours beginning March 26th
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Atari Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios, have today unleashed Revelation, the first full-fledged expansion for the ultimate superhero universe, Champions Online(TM), which originally launched in September of 2009. The Revelation expansion is available at no additional cost to current Champions Online players. Revelation will allow players to venture into the brand new zone of Vibora Bay, a mysterious city on the bayou, where they will encounter all new threats lurking around every corner. In addition, Champions Online will offer 72 hours of unrestricted playtime beginning on March 26th at 10:00am PDT, ending March 29th at 10:00am PDT. Fans can pre-load the game at http://www.champions-online.com/free_weekend
"Revelation represents some of the best work to date on Champions," says Bill Roper, Executive Producer of Cryptic Studios. "The expansion features an epic storyline filled with noble heroes and terrifying villains, set in gorgeous new environments that will surely engage and entice players."
Revelation takes us far below Vibora Bay, the sultry southern city, where an ancient magic lies. An angel, exiled from heaven and hell for his refusal to take sides during Lucifer's first rebellion, has been hiding deep below the city. It is his primeval magic that permeates all of Vibora Bay and has drawn powerful witches, wizards, and sorcerers to the city for centuries. The ultimate resolution of this epic conflict hinges on one man, Robert Caliburn, and whoever controls Caliburn will control the war and triumph.
Key features for Revelation include:
-- Brand New Level 37 to 40 Content: Experience the endgame in all new
ways, as friends become enemies and the picturesque Vibora Bay falls
sway to the half-angel, half-demon Therakiel.
-- Six Bew Meta-Powers: Earn brand new Tier 4 powers.
-- Therakiel's Temple: Group with friends to conquer the most challenging
Champions Online Lair yet!
-- New Enemy Groups: Battle a variety of new enemies - including five all
new factions- the Sovereign Sons, Trey Kings, New Shadows, Dogz and
Nephilim!
-- Over 30 New Perks: Dozens of new ways to achieve in Champions Online.
-- New Costume Pieces: Entirely new costume sets available.
Based on the award winning pen and paper role-playing game, Champions, from HERO Games, and powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine, Champions Online taps into a rich universe of heroes and villains with unparalleled intrigue and adventure. Cryptic Studios, already a leading developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), takes the genre to new heights with Champions Online's fast paced, "real time" action combat and the power of total customization. Through Champions' unique character customization tool the player can create and individualize every component of their hero: name, back story, costume, powers and abilities can all be modified in countless ways. In addition to allowing players to transform into the ultimate hero, gamers can craft an enemy of the extreme opposite, concoct a villainous history for their ultimate foe and guarantee themselves a truly unique experience.
About ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic owned game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports(TM), Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Project Runway(TM), Dungeons and Dragons®).
For more information please visit http://www.atari.com.
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
About Cryptic Studios
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: http://www.crypticstudios.com. Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.
Source: Atari, Inc.
CONTACT: Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com; or
Sujata Mitra, 212-981-5235, sujata_mitra@dkcnews.com, or Marissa Florindi,
+1-212-981-5104, marissa_florindi@dkcnews.com, both of Dan Klores
Communications
Web Site: http://www.ATARI.com
Revelation Delivers All New Zone, a New Tier of Powers and Hours of Heroic Content Free to All Champions Players Champions Online Opens Unrestricted Play for 72 hours beginning March 26th
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Atari Inc., one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and renowned MMO developer Cryptic Studios, have today unleashed Revelation, the first full-fledged expansion for the ultimate superhero universe, Champions Online(TM), which originally launched in September of 2009. The Revelation expansion is available at no additional cost to current Champions Online players. Revelation will allow players to venture into the brand new zone of Vibora Bay, a mysterious city on the bayou, where they will encounter all new threats lurking around every corner. In addition, Champions Online will offer 72 hours of unrestricted playtime beginning on March 26th at 10:00am PDT, ending March 29th at 10:00am PDT. Fans can pre-load the game at http://www.champions-online.com/free_weekend
"Revelation represents some of the best work to date on Champions," says Bill Roper, Executive Producer of Cryptic Studios. "The expansion features an epic storyline filled with noble heroes and terrifying villains, set in gorgeous new environments that will surely engage and entice players."
Revelation takes us far below Vibora Bay, the sultry southern city, where an ancient magic lies. An angel, exiled from heaven and hell for his refusal to take sides during Lucifer's first rebellion, has been hiding deep below the city. It is his primeval magic that permeates all of Vibora Bay and has drawn powerful witches, wizards, and sorcerers to the city for centuries. The ultimate resolution of this epic conflict hinges on one man, Robert Caliburn, and whoever controls Caliburn will control the war and triumph.
Key features for Revelation include:
-- Brand New Level 37 to 40 Content: Experience the endgame in all new
ways, as friends become enemies and the picturesque Vibora Bay falls
sway to the half-angel, half-demon Therakiel.
-- Six Bew Meta-Powers: Earn brand new Tier 4 powers.
-- Therakiel's Temple: Group with friends to conquer the most challenging
Champions Online Lair yet!
-- New Enemy Groups: Battle a variety of new enemies - including five all
new factions- the Sovereign Sons, Trey Kings, New Shadows, Dogz and
Nephilim!
-- Over 30 New Perks: Dozens of new ways to achieve in Champions Online.
-- New Costume Pieces: Entirely new costume sets available.
Based on the award winning pen and paper role-playing game, Champions, from HERO Games, and powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine, Champions Online taps into a rich universe of heroes and villains with unparalleled intrigue and adventure. Cryptic Studios, already a leading developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), takes the genre to new heights with Champions Online's fast paced, "real time" action combat and the power of total customization. Through Champions' unique character customization tool the player can create and individualize every component of their hero: name, back story, costume, powers and abilities can all be modified in countless ways. In addition to allowing players to transform into the ultimate hero, gamers can craft an enemy of the extreme opposite, concoct a villainous history for their ultimate foe and guarantee themselves a truly unique experience.
About ATARI, SA
Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.
Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic owned game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports(TM), Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Project Runway(TM), Dungeons and Dragons®).
For more information please visit http://www.atari.com.
© 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
About Cryptic Studios
Based in Los Gatos, CA, Cryptic Studios is a leading developer of massively multiplayer online games committed to delivering the next level of MMO gameplay. Cryptic develops AAA titles for PC and consoles, including Star Trek Online and Champions Online. For more information on Cryptic Studios, please visit the official website at: http://www.crypticstudios.com. Cryptic word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Cryptic Studios, Inc.
Source: Atari, Inc.
CONTACT: Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com; or
Sujata Mitra, 212-981-5235, sujata_mitra@dkcnews.com, or Marissa Florindi,
+1-212-981-5104, marissa_florindi@dkcnews.com, both of Dan Klores
Communications
Web Site: http://www.ATARI.com
Beautiful Stranger.tv: From the Street to the Screen to the E-Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:21:01 PM
Beautiful Stranger.tv: From the Street to the Screen to the E-Store
Selling Real People Looks Online
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Beautiful Stranger.tv http://beautifulstranger.tv/, a media brand that stalks real people of style on city streets, is the first fashion content site to add innovative and cutting-edge shopping technology to its entire library of videos and still images. Users of the two-and-a-half-year-old website can now instantly shop the exact (or similar) items the featured strangers are using, wearing and loving.
In collaboration with Media/And, a high-end startup company that monetizes online video and pictures, all content on Beautiful Stranger.tv has been tagged so that consumers can click to buy the latest looks from the street http://beautifulstranger.tv/snaps/pat-mcgrath-shop-street-style.aspx. From beloved bags to must-have makeup to favorite footwear to gotta'-have-it gadgets to books that are bedside now, items featured in the editorial are simpler than ever to procure.
The brainchild of Melissa Fedor (an editor who spent her career at leading women's publications, including Women's Wear Daily, W, Glamour and InStyle magazines) and Abby Wallach (a producer who spent her career at Showtime Networks Inc., and Nederlander Television and Film), Beautiful Stranger.tv offers the ultimate service by informing, entertaining and enabling consumers to shop on the spot. And as competitors focus their efforts on selling celebrity looks, this duo is banking on the power of reality programming to prompt women to make their sartorial purchases. "Fashion-minded women are always interested in knowing what a stylish stranger is wearing but are very reluctant to ask. Beautiful Stranger takes on the uncomfortable task of inquiring, so now women can style stalk (and shop) from their desks," explains Fedor.
Since its soft launch last month, the new technology embedded in the Beautiful Stranger.tv content has achieved unprecedented numbers, with more than one in three people clicking-through and a 5-1/2% purchase rate, according to Media/And's co-founders Omri Lavie and Shalev Holy. These numbers are well above industry standards and, on a small scale, prove the model for content driving commerce. "Clearly, our users are inspired to click and buy. And this inspiration is leading to content monetization," adds Wallach.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Melissa Fedor
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei384
Abby Wallach
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei383
Contact: Abby Wallach Jenn Goodkind
abby@beautifulstranger.tvjpresstogo@gmail.com
917-494-6981 203-249-8022
Source: Beautiful Stranger.tv
CONTACT: Abby Wallach, +1-917-494-6981, abby@beautifulstranger.tv; Jenn
Goodkind, +1-203-249-8022, jpresstogo@gmail.com
Web Site: http://beautifulstranger.tv/
Selling Real People Looks Online
NEW YORK, March 23 -- Beautiful Stranger.tv http://beautifulstranger.tv/, a media brand that stalks real people of style on city streets, is the first fashion content site to add innovative and cutting-edge shopping technology to its entire library of videos and still images. Users of the two-and-a-half-year-old website can now instantly shop the exact (or similar) items the featured strangers are using, wearing and loving.
In collaboration with Media/And, a high-end startup company that monetizes online video and pictures, all content on Beautiful Stranger.tv has been tagged so that consumers can click to buy the latest looks from the street http://beautifulstranger.tv/snaps/pat-mcgrath-shop-street-style.aspx. From beloved bags to must-have makeup to favorite footwear to gotta'-have-it gadgets to books that are bedside now, items featured in the editorial are simpler than ever to procure.
The brainchild of Melissa Fedor (an editor who spent her career at leading women's publications, including Women's Wear Daily, W, Glamour and InStyle magazines) and Abby Wallach (a producer who spent her career at Showtime Networks Inc., and Nederlander Television and Film), Beautiful Stranger.tv offers the ultimate service by informing, entertaining and enabling consumers to shop on the spot. And as competitors focus their efforts on selling celebrity looks, this duo is banking on the power of reality programming to prompt women to make their sartorial purchases. "Fashion-minded women are always interested in knowing what a stylish stranger is wearing but are very reluctant to ask. Beautiful Stranger takes on the uncomfortable task of inquiring, so now women can style stalk (and shop) from their desks," explains Fedor.
Since its soft launch last month, the new technology embedded in the Beautiful Stranger.tv content has achieved unprecedented numbers, with more than one in three people clicking-through and a 5-1/2% purchase rate, according to Media/And's co-founders Omri Lavie and Shalev Holy. These numbers are well above industry standards and, on a small scale, prove the model for content driving commerce. "Clearly, our users are inspired to click and buy. And this inspiration is leading to content monetization," adds Wallach.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Melissa Fedor
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei384
Abby Wallach
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei383
Contact: Abby Wallach Jenn Goodkind
abby@beautifulstranger.tvjpresstogo@gmail.com
917-494-6981 203-249-8022
Source: Beautiful Stranger.tv
CONTACT: Abby Wallach, +1-917-494-6981, abby@beautifulstranger.tv; Jenn
Goodkind, +1-203-249-8022, jpresstogo@gmail.com
Web Site: http://beautifulstranger.tv/
HTC Launches Online Store for HTC Devices and Accessories
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:07:01 PM
HTC Launches Online Store for HTC Devices and Accessories
Consumers can select from a range of HTC products at http://www.shopamerica.htc.com
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- Today, HTC announced the launch of its e-commerce site at http://www.shopamerica.htc.com. On this Web site, consumers can now browse and purchase from a range of HTC phones and accessories, as well as activate their new handset by selecting a rate plan from one of the four nationwide U.S. operators.
"As HTC continues to grow its brand and customer base, we believe it is important to have one place for our customers to find the very best devices, plans and accessories to match their lifestyle and needs. Personal choice guides our products, and it is also what we are looking to bring to the online shopping experience that we are announcing today," said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. "We realize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smartphones and service plans, which is why HTC is committed to delivering an experience that makes it easy to find the right solution for individual needs."
When customers access the site, available devices can be filtered by carrier, type of rate plan and desired features. After customers make their selection and check out, activated devices and accessory orders of at least $50 are sent to them with no shipping charges. HTC also offers a 15-day money back guarantee allowing any equipment purchased online to be returned within that time frame free of charge. In addition, customers also have the option to finalize their purchases over the phone.
The http://www.shopamerica.htc.com site also stocks a wide selection of hard-to-find accessories for customers looking to truly personalize their mobile experience. Items ranging from wrist straps and gel skins to home audio cables and international travel kits are all easily available in one place for the first time.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.
Source: HTC Corporation
CONTACT: HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000,
htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com, for HTC Corporation
Web Site: http://www.htc.com/
Consumers can select from a range of HTC products at http://www.shopamerica.htc.com
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- Today, HTC announced the launch of its e-commerce site at http://www.shopamerica.htc.com. On this Web site, consumers can now browse and purchase from a range of HTC phones and accessories, as well as activate their new handset by selecting a rate plan from one of the four nationwide U.S. operators.
"As HTC continues to grow its brand and customer base, we believe it is important to have one place for our customers to find the very best devices, plans and accessories to match their lifestyle and needs. Personal choice guides our products, and it is also what we are looking to bring to the online shopping experience that we are announcing today," said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. "We realize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to smartphones and service plans, which is why HTC is committed to delivering an experience that makes it easy to find the right solution for individual needs."
When customers access the site, available devices can be filtered by carrier, type of rate plan and desired features. After customers make their selection and check out, activated devices and accessory orders of at least $50 are sent to them with no shipping charges. HTC also offers a 15-day money back guarantee allowing any equipment purchased online to be returned within that time frame free of charge. In addition, customers also have the option to finalize their purchases over the phone.
The http://www.shopamerica.htc.com site also stocks a wide selection of hard-to-find accessories for customers looking to truly personalize their mobile experience. Items ranging from wrist straps and gel skins to home audio cables and international travel kits are all easily available in one place for the first time.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.
Source: HTC Corporation
CONTACT: HTC Public Relations, +1-425-638-7000,
htcpr@waggeneredstrom.com, for HTC Corporation
Web Site: http://www.htc.com/
Gameloft 2009 Annual Results
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 1:07:01 PM
Gameloft 2009 Annual Results
PARIS, March 23, 2010--
- 11% Growth in Sales
- Tripling of Current Operating Income at EUR10.4M
- Very Sharp Increase in Net Profit at EUR6.0M
2009 Annual Results
Gameloft's financial statement for the year ending 31 December 2009
breaks down as follows:
In EUR millions 2009 2008
Turnover 122.0 110.3
Other Income 0.3 0.3
Cost of goods sold -15.5 -11.1
R&D -57.4 -57.6
Sales & Marketing -28.1 -30.1
Administration -9.2 -9.2
Other income and expenses -1.6 0.7
Current operating income* 10.4 3.3
Stock-based compensation -2.7 -2.7
Other operational revenues and expenses 0.0 -0.3
Operating income 7.7 0.4
Financial result 0.4 -1.2
Tax expense -2.0 -0.9
Group Share of Net Income 6.0 -1.8
* Before stock-based compensation
Gameloft achieved consolidated revenues of EUR122.0 million
for 2009, up by 11% from the previous year. Mobile games accounted for 94% of
the company's annual sales, while the console game business covered the
remaining 6%.
The solid growth in revenue and good cost control in the company's three
departments, Research & Development, Sales & Marketing and Administration,
have allowed Gameloft to triple its operating income in 2009. The current
operating income for 2009 reached EUR10.4M compared to EUR3.3M in 2008.
Therefore, the operating margin stands at 8.6%, in line with expectations.
Gameloft continues to benefit from investments in its development and
distribution abilities. These investments that enabled Gameloft to grow
quickly and to position itself as one of the top industry leaders in the past
few years are now also resulting in increased profitability for the company.
The annual impact from expensing stock options is EUR2.7M. This charge
has no impact on the company's equity and cash level.
Interest income amounted to EUR0.4M and is comprised of exchange gains
and interest on the company's cash flow. Therefore, the net annual profit
stands at EUR6.0M, a clear improvement over 2008.
Healthy Financial Position
Gameloft's financial position remains very solid. At 31
December 2009, the company's equity stood at EUR59.9M, net cash was EUR19.8M
and financial indebtedness zero. Cash generation was particularly strong with
over EUR9.0M in additional cash flow generated during 2009. As a result,
Gameloft has the financial resources necessary to continue its rapid growth
and take market share around the world.
Outlook for 2010
- Gameloft should continue to win over substantial market share in
traditional Java and Brew phones due in particular to the progressive
withdrawal of a large number of competitors.
- Gameloft will continue to benefit strongly from the fast adoption of
Smartphones by consumers and from the arrival of new dynamic players
in the market such as Apple and Palm. As such, the company has
positioned itself in the top ranks as a publisher on Apple's App Store
with 60 iPhone games released since July 2008 which represented 14% of
the company's sales in 2009.
- Gameloft is one of the very few players in the market that has the
resources and know-how allowing it to be present with downloadable
content for the launch of all the new consoles (iPad, PlayStation
Network, Nintendo DSiWare, Nintendo WiiWare, etc.).
Therefore, the company is expecting further growth in 2010 in terms of
sales, profitability and cash. In the long term, Gameloft seems in an ideal
position to benefit from the rapid emergence of the digital distribution of
video games on mobile telephones, tablets, consoles and from major
technological innovations brought to the market by companies such as Apple,
Nokia, Sony and Nintendo.
Sales for the first quarter of 2010 will be published on 28 April 2010.
About Gameloft
Gameloft designs and publishes video games for mobile
telephones and consoles worldwide. Gameloft was founded in 1999 is now
positioned as one of the most innovating companies in its field. Gameloft
designs games for telephones incorporating the Java, Brew and Symbian
technologies, for which the number of units should exceed four billion in
2012. Gameloft games are also available on WiiWare, DS, Microsoft Xbox LIVE
Arcade, iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with major licensors such as Ubisoft
Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Touchtone Television, Dreamworks
Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner
Bros., FIFPro, Ferrari, Roland-Garros, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter,
Robinho, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Patrick Vieira, Christophe Dominici and
Jonny Wilkinson allow Gameloft to associate its games with very strong
international brands. In addition to these brands, Gameloft has its own
brands, such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Thanks to agreements with all of the main telecom operators,
telephone manufacturers and specialized distributors, as well as its
http://www.gameloft.com boutique, Gameloft's games are distributed in 80
countries.
Gameloft has locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal,
Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Koln, Copenhagen, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon,
Vienna, Warsaw, Helsinki, Bucharest, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Peking, Tokyo,
Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney.
Gameloft is listed in Compartment B of the Paris Stock
Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For more information, consult http://www.gameloft.com
P&L (in thousands of euros) 2009 2008
Revenues 121,972 110,332
Other revenue from the activity 334 259
Cost of sales -15,528 -11,129
R&D -57,421 -57,568
Sales and Marketing -28,124 -30,068
Administration -9,164 -9,196
Other -1,629 714
Current operating income* 10,439 3,344
Stock-based compensation -2,686 -2,696
Other operating revenue and expenses -41 -295
Operating income 7,712 352
Cost of net financial indebtedness 88 197
Interest income 2,669 5,033
Interest expense -2,312 -6,458
Financial result 445 -1,228
Tax expense -2,040 -933
Employee profit-sharing -146 0
Net income 5,972 -1,809
. Group's share 5,978 -1,805
. minority interests -6 -3
BALANCE SHEET (in thousands
of euros) 31/12/2009 31/12/2008
ASSETS
Net intangible fixed assets 12,602 11,228
Net tangible fixed assets 4,579 5,083
Non-current financial assets 1,948 2,674
Assets from deferred assets 2,762 1,950
Total non-current assets 21,892 20,935
Inventory 457 2,428
Client receivables 32,626 35,143
Cash 19,804 11,473
Other current assets 8,674 7,001
Total current assets 61,562 56,046
TOTAL 83,454 76,981
LIABILITIES
Capital 3,740 3,680
Issue premium 66,593 63,790
Reserves -16,368 -16,225
Result 5,972 -1,809
Shareholders' equity 59,936 49,436
Non-current liabilities 1,639 1,298
Current liabilities 21,878 26,247
TOTAL 83,454 76,981
Cash Flow Statement (in 2009 2008
thousands euros)
Operating transactions
Net income 5,972 -1,809
Depreciation of assets and 12,483 11,403
variation of provisions
Result from stocks options 2,686 2,696
and assimilated
Taxes paid -165 -568
Sales of assets 83 384
Capitalized R&D expense -4,601 -5,962
Licence acquisition -5,782 -3,751
Self-financing capacity 10,675 2,393
Change in inventories 1,971 -2,359
Change in operating 61 -7,053
receivables
Change in operating debts -3,690 5,811
Change in the working -1,657 -3,601
capital requirement
Operating cash flow 7,389 280
Transactions linked to
investments
Acquisitions of intangible -718 -662
fixed assets
Acquisitions of tangible -2,362 -2,796
fixed assets
Acquisition of other fixed -723 -371
financial assets
Acquisition of controlling -11 -352
interests
Repayment of loans and 870 441
other capital assets
Change in scope 80 120
Other transactions 110 74
Total transactions linked -2,754 -3,546
to investments
Total flows from financing 2,839 916
transactions
Change in cash flow 9,103 -3,838
Net cash flow at the 10,748 13,938
beginning of the year
Impact of conversion -102 649
differentials
Net cash flow at the end of 19,749 10,748
the year
Source: Gameloft
Sanette Chao, Telephone number : +1-212-994-2495, E-mail : sanette.chao@gameloft.com
PARIS, March 23, 2010--
- 11% Growth in Sales
- Tripling of Current Operating Income at EUR10.4M
- Very Sharp Increase in Net Profit at EUR6.0M
2009 Annual Results
Gameloft's financial statement for the year ending 31 December 2009
breaks down as follows:
In EUR millions 2009 2008
Turnover 122.0 110.3
Other Income 0.3 0.3
Cost of goods sold -15.5 -11.1
R&D -57.4 -57.6
Sales & Marketing -28.1 -30.1
Administration -9.2 -9.2
Other income and expenses -1.6 0.7
Current operating income* 10.4 3.3
Stock-based compensation -2.7 -2.7
Other operational revenues and expenses 0.0 -0.3
Operating income 7.7 0.4
Financial result 0.4 -1.2
Tax expense -2.0 -0.9
Group Share of Net Income 6.0 -1.8
* Before stock-based compensation
Gameloft achieved consolidated revenues of EUR122.0 million
for 2009, up by 11% from the previous year. Mobile games accounted for 94% of
the company's annual sales, while the console game business covered the
remaining 6%.
The solid growth in revenue and good cost control in the company's three
departments, Research & Development, Sales & Marketing and Administration,
have allowed Gameloft to triple its operating income in 2009. The current
operating income for 2009 reached EUR10.4M compared to EUR3.3M in 2008.
Therefore, the operating margin stands at 8.6%, in line with expectations.
Gameloft continues to benefit from investments in its development and
distribution abilities. These investments that enabled Gameloft to grow
quickly and to position itself as one of the top industry leaders in the past
few years are now also resulting in increased profitability for the company.
The annual impact from expensing stock options is EUR2.7M. This charge
has no impact on the company's equity and cash level.
Interest income amounted to EUR0.4M and is comprised of exchange gains
and interest on the company's cash flow. Therefore, the net annual profit
stands at EUR6.0M, a clear improvement over 2008.
Healthy Financial Position
Gameloft's financial position remains very solid. At 31
December 2009, the company's equity stood at EUR59.9M, net cash was EUR19.8M
and financial indebtedness zero. Cash generation was particularly strong with
over EUR9.0M in additional cash flow generated during 2009. As a result,
Gameloft has the financial resources necessary to continue its rapid growth
and take market share around the world.
Outlook for 2010
- Gameloft should continue to win over substantial market share in
traditional Java and Brew phones due in particular to the progressive
withdrawal of a large number of competitors.
- Gameloft will continue to benefit strongly from the fast adoption of
Smartphones by consumers and from the arrival of new dynamic players
in the market such as Apple and Palm. As such, the company has
positioned itself in the top ranks as a publisher on Apple's App Store
with 60 iPhone games released since July 2008 which represented 14% of
the company's sales in 2009.
- Gameloft is one of the very few players in the market that has the
resources and know-how allowing it to be present with downloadable
content for the launch of all the new consoles (iPad, PlayStation
Network, Nintendo DSiWare, Nintendo WiiWare, etc.).
Therefore, the company is expecting further growth in 2010 in terms of
sales, profitability and cash. In the long term, Gameloft seems in an ideal
position to benefit from the rapid emergence of the digital distribution of
video games on mobile telephones, tablets, consoles and from major
technological innovations brought to the market by companies such as Apple,
Nokia, Sony and Nintendo.
Sales for the first quarter of 2010 will be published on 28 April 2010.
About Gameloft
Gameloft designs and publishes video games for mobile
telephones and consoles worldwide. Gameloft was founded in 1999 is now
positioned as one of the most innovating companies in its field. Gameloft
designs games for telephones incorporating the Java, Brew and Symbian
technologies, for which the number of units should exceed four billion in
2012. Gameloft games are also available on WiiWare, DS, Microsoft Xbox LIVE
Arcade, iPod and PCs.
Partnership agreements with major licensors such as Ubisoft
Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Touchtone Television, Dreamworks
Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Warner
Bros., FIFPro, Ferrari, Roland-Garros, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter,
Robinho, Reggie Bush, Chuck Norris, Patrick Vieira, Christophe Dominici and
Jonny Wilkinson allow Gameloft to associate its games with very strong
international brands. In addition to these brands, Gameloft has its own
brands, such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.
Thanks to agreements with all of the main telecom operators,
telephone manufacturers and specialized distributors, as well as its
http://www.gameloft.com boutique, Gameloft's games are distributed in 80
countries.
Gameloft has locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal,
Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Koln, Copenhagen, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon,
Vienna, Warsaw, Helsinki, Bucharest, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Peking, Tokyo,
Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney.
Gameloft is listed in Compartment B of the Paris Stock
Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For more information, consult http://www.gameloft.com
P&L (in thousands of euros) 2009 2008
Revenues 121,972 110,332
Other revenue from the activity 334 259
Cost of sales -15,528 -11,129
R&D -57,421 -57,568
Sales and Marketing -28,124 -30,068
Administration -9,164 -9,196
Other -1,629 714
Current operating income* 10,439 3,344
Stock-based compensation -2,686 -2,696
Other operating revenue and expenses -41 -295
Operating income 7,712 352
Cost of net financial indebtedness 88 197
Interest income 2,669 5,033
Interest expense -2,312 -6,458
Financial result 445 -1,228
Tax expense -2,040 -933
Employee profit-sharing -146 0
Net income 5,972 -1,809
. Group's share 5,978 -1,805
. minority interests -6 -3
BALANCE SHEET (in thousands
of euros) 31/12/2009 31/12/2008
ASSETS
Net intangible fixed assets 12,602 11,228
Net tangible fixed assets 4,579 5,083
Non-current financial assets 1,948 2,674
Assets from deferred assets 2,762 1,950
Total non-current assets 21,892 20,935
Inventory 457 2,428
Client receivables 32,626 35,143
Cash 19,804 11,473
Other current assets 8,674 7,001
Total current assets 61,562 56,046
TOTAL 83,454 76,981
LIABILITIES
Capital 3,740 3,680
Issue premium 66,593 63,790
Reserves -16,368 -16,225
Result 5,972 -1,809
Shareholders' equity 59,936 49,436
Non-current liabilities 1,639 1,298
Current liabilities 21,878 26,247
TOTAL 83,454 76,981
Cash Flow Statement (in 2009 2008
thousands euros)
Operating transactions
Net income 5,972 -1,809
Depreciation of assets and 12,483 11,403
variation of provisions
Result from stocks options 2,686 2,696
and assimilated
Taxes paid -165 -568
Sales of assets 83 384
Capitalized R&D expense -4,601 -5,962
Licence acquisition -5,782 -3,751
Self-financing capacity 10,675 2,393
Change in inventories 1,971 -2,359
Change in operating 61 -7,053
receivables
Change in operating debts -3,690 5,811
Change in the working -1,657 -3,601
capital requirement
Operating cash flow 7,389 280
Transactions linked to
investments
Acquisitions of intangible -718 -662
fixed assets
Acquisitions of tangible -2,362 -2,796
fixed assets
Acquisition of other fixed -723 -371
financial assets
Acquisition of controlling -11 -352
interests
Repayment of loans and 870 441
other capital assets
Change in scope 80 120
Other transactions 110 74
Total transactions linked -2,754 -3,546
to investments
Total flows from financing 2,839 916
transactions
Change in cash flow 9,103 -3,838
Net cash flow at the 10,748 13,938
beginning of the year
Impact of conversion -102 649
differentials
Net cash flow at the end of 19,749 10,748
the year
Source: Gameloft
Sanette Chao, Telephone number : +1-212-994-2495, E-mail : sanette.chao@gameloft.com
Interactive Web Site Provides Resources So Seniors May Age in Place
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
Interactive Web Site Provides Resources So Seniors May Age in Place
OOLTEWAH, Tenn., March 23 -- Live-At-Home.com, a free Web site designed to assist seniors with aging at home, announced this week a recent expansion of its site's resources and content.
Live-At-Home.com places an emphasis on health care and related issues of aging in place. Practical information is provided in an easy-to-use format and experts are available to answer individual questions.
"Many people can avoid nursing home stays using the safety measures presented on Live-At-Home.com," says Richard Brame, founder of Live-At-Home.com, LLC. "Nursing homes should be a last resort. If a nursing home stay is needed for post-surgery rehabilitation most people should be able to return to their homes after that."
Brame has more than 30 years of experience in the long-term care field and the idea for expansion came naturally when friends and families continually sought his expertise.
Beyond safety issues, the Baby Boomer generation is not only making decisions for their parents, but for themselves as well. Live-At-Home.com makes it easy to quickly reference information. For example, it helps people to navigate the complexities of hospital and medical billing.
One area of the Web site is devoted to insurance and explains Medicare Part A, B and D in detail. Most people don't know that Medicare Part B is means (income) tested. Therefore, many make the wrong decision when purchasing Part B.
Other complicated or poorly understood areas that are addressed include: The Veteran's Administration and what they can do; a Medicaid primer; definition of Medigap; information on when to start Social Security benefits; home health resources and how to use them; and long-term care insurance information.
There is also a special section on medications. This section addresses how to avoid negative drug interactions and provides resources for discounted and low-cost prescriptions. Information about the growing trend to administer intravenous medications at home is also offered.
Live-At-Home.com provides advice on how to choose a skilled nursing facility. This includes a decision tree to help people determine whether it is needed or not. It reveals best policies to consider and reviews Life Care contracts.
One of the resources first offered on this site six years ago still exists - a Home Safety Checklist - to prevent injuries that often lead to hospitalization and subsequently, a stay in a nursing home. The checklist offers guidance for dealing with medications, meals, driving, preventing falls and more.
For more information, visit: http://www.Live-At-Home.com .
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/
Source: Live-At-Home.com, LLC
CONTACT: Richard Brame of Live-At-Home.com, LLC, +1-423-238-5736,
rmbrame@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.live-at-home.com/
OOLTEWAH, Tenn., March 23 -- Live-At-Home.com, a free Web site designed to assist seniors with aging at home, announced this week a recent expansion of its site's resources and content.
Live-At-Home.com places an emphasis on health care and related issues of aging in place. Practical information is provided in an easy-to-use format and experts are available to answer individual questions.
"Many people can avoid nursing home stays using the safety measures presented on Live-At-Home.com," says Richard Brame, founder of Live-At-Home.com, LLC. "Nursing homes should be a last resort. If a nursing home stay is needed for post-surgery rehabilitation most people should be able to return to their homes after that."
Brame has more than 30 years of experience in the long-term care field and the idea for expansion came naturally when friends and families continually sought his expertise.
Beyond safety issues, the Baby Boomer generation is not only making decisions for their parents, but for themselves as well. Live-At-Home.com makes it easy to quickly reference information. For example, it helps people to navigate the complexities of hospital and medical billing.
One area of the Web site is devoted to insurance and explains Medicare Part A, B and D in detail. Most people don't know that Medicare Part B is means (income) tested. Therefore, many make the wrong decision when purchasing Part B.
Other complicated or poorly understood areas that are addressed include: The Veteran's Administration and what they can do; a Medicaid primer; definition of Medigap; information on when to start Social Security benefits; home health resources and how to use them; and long-term care insurance information.
There is also a special section on medications. This section addresses how to avoid negative drug interactions and provides resources for discounted and low-cost prescriptions. Information about the growing trend to administer intravenous medications at home is also offered.
Live-At-Home.com provides advice on how to choose a skilled nursing facility. This includes a decision tree to help people determine whether it is needed or not. It reveals best policies to consider and reviews Life Care contracts.
One of the resources first offered on this site six years ago still exists - a Home Safety Checklist - to prevent injuries that often lead to hospitalization and subsequently, a stay in a nursing home. The checklist offers guidance for dealing with medications, meals, driving, preventing falls and more.
For more information, visit: http://www.Live-At-Home.com .
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.send2press.com/
Source: Live-At-Home.com, LLC
CONTACT: Richard Brame of Live-At-Home.com, LLC, +1-423-238-5736,
rmbrame@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.live-at-home.com/
Austin Startup Releases Zosh, for Mobile Professionals, at DEMO Spring 2010
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 12:35:01 PM
Austin Startup Releases Zosh, for Mobile Professionals, at DEMO Spring 2010
Application, immediately available for iPhone, eliminates need for fax machine to sign and return business-critical documents
PALM DESERT, Calif., March 23 -- DEMO -- Zosh, an iPhone application that allows mobile business people to complete and execute important documents using only their finger and an iPhone, demonstrated its debut offering today on stage at DEMO Spring2010 in Palm Desert CA, an elite technology conference that has been the launchpad for emerging technologies for more than 20 years. The Zosh application and service, which have been in beta since November 2009, are available immediately in Apple's iTunes App Store.
Zosh is an innovative application, one of the first for mobile professionals, that eliminates the need to find a fax machine in order to sign and return critical documents. Zosh allows the editing, execution and return of documents from anywhere.
On the DEMO stage Zosh's CEO demonstrated how easy and convenient it is to use the application. As the first demonstrator in DEMO's Focus on Mobile Technologies, he kicked things off with a bang by destroying a fax machine with a baseball bat - underscoring his demonstration showing how Zosh eliminates the need for finding and waiting by fax machines.
"Zosh is the first document execution solution that doesn't require people to change the way they work," said Josh Kerr, co-founder and CEO of Zosh. "We spent countless hours refining the user interface based on feedback from over 5,000 beta customers. We're thrilled to present Zosh at DEMO and to make the product available to many more mobile businesspeople."
How it Works
Zosh is unique in the world of document execution products in that it does not require either the sender or receiver of a document to change the way they handle documents. Recipients simply forward a document into the Zosh application, add required text and signatures, and return the document. With the release of the launch version of Zosh, the company has addressed requests from its more than 5,000 beta customers. Features include:
-- Supports Standard Business Document Formats - Users send the most
common types of business attachments - PDF, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
images, etc - to the Zosh server where they are instantly translated
in Zosh's mobile-optimized format.
-- Add Text and Dates - The Zosh client application, available for iPhone
and iPod Touch, allows users to add text, dates, signatures and images
to the document. Elements are quickly and easily moved, resized and
rotated to complete the document.
-- Execute and Return - Documents are signed with a finger using a
patent-pending digital signature pad that automatically resizes and
scrolls to accommodate any size signature. When complete the document
is returned as a standard PDF attachment.
Pricing and Availability
Zosh is available immediately in Apple's iTunes Application Store for $2.99 per user.
About DEMO
Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the DEMO conferences in the United States and China focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying tomorrow's cutting-edge technologies, and have served as launch pad events for companies such as Palm, E*Trade, Handspring, and U.S. Robotics, helping them to secure venture funding, establish critical business relationships, and influence early adopters. Each DEMO conference features approximately 70 new companies, products and 30 Alpha stage pitches. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com
About Zosh
Zosh, available for iPhone and iPod Touch, is a mobile document execution platform that allows mobile workers to complete, sign and return business forms from their mobile phone. It increases productivity by allowing workers to break free from the office and tired old print, sign and fax routine.
Documents are completed from a mobile device, from anywhere! On the backend, Zosh is a powerful secure document translator, tracking system and workflow tool that allows business managers to manage document flow and status from the ever-growing base of Zosh users. Based in Austin, Texas, Zosh was developed by Josh Kerr and Alexander Bibighaus. Zosh is available immediately in Apple's iTunes App Store and is an Apple Staff Favorite. More information is available at http://www.zosh.com
Source: Zosh
CONTACT: Josh Kerr, CEO of Zosh, +1-512-524-7755, josh@zosh.com
Web Site: http://www.zosh.com/
http://www.demo.com/
Application, immediately available for iPhone, eliminates need for fax machine to sign and return business-critical documents
PALM DESERT, Calif., March 23 -- DEMO -- Zosh, an iPhone application that allows mobile business people to complete and execute important documents using only their finger and an iPhone, demonstrated its debut offering today on stage at DEMO Spring2010 in Palm Desert CA, an elite technology conference that has been the launchpad for emerging technologies for more than 20 years. The Zosh application and service, which have been in beta since November 2009, are available immediately in Apple's iTunes App Store.
Zosh is an innovative application, one of the first for mobile professionals, that eliminates the need to find a fax machine in order to sign and return critical documents. Zosh allows the editing, execution and return of documents from anywhere.
On the DEMO stage Zosh's CEO demonstrated how easy and convenient it is to use the application. As the first demonstrator in DEMO's Focus on Mobile Technologies, he kicked things off with a bang by destroying a fax machine with a baseball bat - underscoring his demonstration showing how Zosh eliminates the need for finding and waiting by fax machines.
"Zosh is the first document execution solution that doesn't require people to change the way they work," said Josh Kerr, co-founder and CEO of Zosh. "We spent countless hours refining the user interface based on feedback from over 5,000 beta customers. We're thrilled to present Zosh at DEMO and to make the product available to many more mobile businesspeople."
How it Works
Zosh is unique in the world of document execution products in that it does not require either the sender or receiver of a document to change the way they handle documents. Recipients simply forward a document into the Zosh application, add required text and signatures, and return the document. With the release of the launch version of Zosh, the company has addressed requests from its more than 5,000 beta customers. Features include:
-- Supports Standard Business Document Formats - Users send the most
common types of business attachments - PDF, Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
images, etc - to the Zosh server where they are instantly translated
in Zosh's mobile-optimized format.
-- Add Text and Dates - The Zosh client application, available for iPhone
and iPod Touch, allows users to add text, dates, signatures and images
to the document. Elements are quickly and easily moved, resized and
rotated to complete the document.
-- Execute and Return - Documents are signed with a finger using a
patent-pending digital signature pad that automatically resizes and
scrolls to accommodate any size signature. When complete the document
is returned as a standard PDF attachment.
Pricing and Availability
Zosh is available immediately in Apple's iTunes Application Store for $2.99 per user.
About DEMO
Produced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the DEMO conferences in the United States and China focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying tomorrow's cutting-edge technologies, and have served as launch pad events for companies such as Palm, E*Trade, Handspring, and U.S. Robotics, helping them to secure venture funding, establish critical business relationships, and influence early adopters. Each DEMO conference features approximately 70 new companies, products and 30 Alpha stage pitches. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com
About Zosh
Zosh, available for iPhone and iPod Touch, is a mobile document execution platform that allows mobile workers to complete, sign and return business forms from their mobile phone. It increases productivity by allowing workers to break free from the office and tired old print, sign and fax routine.
Documents are completed from a mobile device, from anywhere! On the backend, Zosh is a powerful secure document translator, tracking system and workflow tool that allows business managers to manage document flow and status from the ever-growing base of Zosh users. Based in Austin, Texas, Zosh was developed by Josh Kerr and Alexander Bibighaus. Zosh is available immediately in Apple's iTunes App Store and is an Apple Staff Favorite. More information is available at http://www.zosh.com
Source: Zosh
CONTACT: Josh Kerr, CEO of Zosh, +1-512-524-7755, josh@zosh.com
Web Site: http://www.zosh.com/
http://www.demo.com/
Eye-Fi Doubles Speed and Capacity In New Wireless Memory Card Line-Up
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
Eye-Fi Doubles Speed and Capacity In New Wireless Memory Card Line-Up
Eye-Fi Also Doubles its Hotspots so Users Can Upload from more than 21,000 Hotspots
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 23 -- Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today unveiled new wireless memory cards that deliver the next generation Eye-Fi experience of the award-winning Eye-Fi Pro X2. The "X2" family of Eye-Fi cards have faster-than-ever wireless photo and video uploads, improved performance, and virtually endless storage capacity with Endless Memory mode. The new product line-up is available today starting at $49.99.
Eye-Fi has also more than doubled its hotspot upload locations. Now, users of the Hotspot Access feature can upload photos and videos directly from their camera at more than 21,000 hotspots in the United States including 6,500 Starbucks coffeehouses, and Harborlink hotspots such as BP gas stations.
"Just in time for spring outings and summer road trips, we're giving users the ultimate Eye-Fi experience - it's faster and even more convenient," said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. "Uploading and sharing your memories with friends and family is as simple as finding a nearby Starbucks and turning on your camera. We do the rest."
The Eye-Fi Connect X2 and Explore X2 join the Pro X2 as Eye-Fi's new family of products, each with Class 6 performance, an 802.11n radio for significantly faster uploads and Endless Memory mode. All Eye-Fi Cards will be available at retailers including Best Buy, Office Depot, Amazon.com, Adorama, B&H and J&R.
-- Eye-Fi Connect X2 - At 4GB capacity, the Eye-Fi Connect X2 will
automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of
more than 25 online sharing sites, such as Flickr, Facebook, YouTube
or Picasa, through a Wi-Fi network. MSRP: $49.99.
-- Eye-Fi Explore X2 - At 8GB of capacity, the Eye-Fi Explore X2 will
automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of
more than 25 online sharing sites. It offers lifetime automatic
geotagging so photos and videos arrive at the user's computer with
location information already included to identify where the image was
captured. Explore X2 also offers one year of hotspot access for
uploading away from home at more 21,000 hotspot locations across the
Unites States and through open hotspots. MSRP: $99.99.
-- Eye-Fi Pro X2 - Unveiled at CES and winner of CNET's "Best of CES"
award, the 8GB Eye-Fi Pro X2 will automatically upload JPEG and RAW
photos and videos to the home computer, and will send them to one of
more than 25 online sharing sites. It also allows users to create an
ad hoc connection directly to their computer to wirelessly upload
photos and videos while away from a wireless router. Like Explore X2,
Pro X2 offers lifetime geotagging and one-year of hotspot access to
enable uploads away from home at more than 21,000 hotspots and open
hotspots. MSRP: $149.99.
Double the Hotspots Makes Uploading Even More Convenient
Beginning March 31, any existing or new Eye-Fi user with an active hotspot service plan can upload at more than 21,000 hotspots across the Unites States, including Starbucks and BP gas stations. Users simply walk into a supported hotspot, turn on their camera, and photos and videos will automatically upload to their computer or favorite sharing Web site. Users don't even need to have their computers with them. Users can also upload through any open hotspot with no user agreement page. For a complete map of supported hotspots, please visit http://www.eye.fi/how-it-works/features/hotspot-access.
Never Miss a Photo Opp with Eye-Fi's "Endless Memory"
Eye-Fi's new X2 cards include the "Endless Memory" feature, which lets users choose to have Eye-Fi automatically make space available on their memory card after photos and videos are safely uploaded to the computer or Web. When the card reaches the user's pre-determined amount of space used, it will remove files that have been safely uploaded, beginning with the oldest - even when the card is not connected to a network. If files have not yet been uploaded, Eye-Fi will not remove them. This option can be set up in Eye-Fi Center.
Eye-Fi Center - Easier Storing and Sharing on Multiple Sites
All Eye-Fi users can download the new Eye-Fi Center desktop application that makes organizing and sharing photos and videos easier. Eye-Fi Center has a redesigned interface that offers new features and is easy to use. Users can drag and drop photos and videos to publish them easily to multiple online locations - even including photos and videos that weren't taken with an Eye-Fi card. Users can download the software at http://support.eye.fi/downloads.
Eye-Fi has received numerous product awards including Mac Observer's Editor's Choice 2010 Award and Popular Photography's 2009 Photography's Outstanding Products (POP), and was named a CES 2010 Innovations Honoree. For more information, please visit http://www.eye.fi or follow us on Twitter @EyeFiCard.
About Eye-Fi
Founded in 2005, Eye-Fi is dedicated to building products and services that help consumers manage, nurture and share their visual memories. Eye-Fi's patented and patent-pending technology wirelessly and automatically uploads photos and videos from digital imaging devices, including digital cameras and the iPhone, to online, in-home and retail destinations. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the company's investors include LMS Capital, Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and TransLink Capital. More information is available at http://www.eye.fi.
Source: Eye-Fi Inc.
CONTACT: Mindy Whittington of Red Consultancy, +1-415-618-8811,
mindy.whittington@redconsultancy.com, for Eye-Fi
Web Site: http://www.eye.fi/
Eye-Fi Also Doubles its Hotspots so Users Can Upload from more than 21,000 Hotspots
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 23 -- Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today unveiled new wireless memory cards that deliver the next generation Eye-Fi experience of the award-winning Eye-Fi Pro X2. The "X2" family of Eye-Fi cards have faster-than-ever wireless photo and video uploads, improved performance, and virtually endless storage capacity with Endless Memory mode. The new product line-up is available today starting at $49.99.
Eye-Fi has also more than doubled its hotspot upload locations. Now, users of the Hotspot Access feature can upload photos and videos directly from their camera at more than 21,000 hotspots in the United States including 6,500 Starbucks coffeehouses, and Harborlink hotspots such as BP gas stations.
"Just in time for spring outings and summer road trips, we're giving users the ultimate Eye-Fi experience - it's faster and even more convenient," said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. "Uploading and sharing your memories with friends and family is as simple as finding a nearby Starbucks and turning on your camera. We do the rest."
The Eye-Fi Connect X2 and Explore X2 join the Pro X2 as Eye-Fi's new family of products, each with Class 6 performance, an 802.11n radio for significantly faster uploads and Endless Memory mode. All Eye-Fi Cards will be available at retailers including Best Buy, Office Depot, Amazon.com, Adorama, B&H and J&R.
-- Eye-Fi Connect X2 - At 4GB capacity, the Eye-Fi Connect X2 will
automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of
more than 25 online sharing sites, such as Flickr, Facebook, YouTube
or Picasa, through a Wi-Fi network. MSRP: $49.99.
-- Eye-Fi Explore X2 - At 8GB of capacity, the Eye-Fi Explore X2 will
automatically upload JPEG photos and videos to the computer and one of
more than 25 online sharing sites. It offers lifetime automatic
geotagging so photos and videos arrive at the user's computer with
location information already included to identify where the image was
captured. Explore X2 also offers one year of hotspot access for
uploading away from home at more 21,000 hotspot locations across the
Unites States and through open hotspots. MSRP: $99.99.
-- Eye-Fi Pro X2 - Unveiled at CES and winner of CNET's "Best of CES"
award, the 8GB Eye-Fi Pro X2 will automatically upload JPEG and RAW
photos and videos to the home computer, and will send them to one of
more than 25 online sharing sites. It also allows users to create an
ad hoc connection directly to their computer to wirelessly upload
photos and videos while away from a wireless router. Like Explore X2,
Pro X2 offers lifetime geotagging and one-year of hotspot access to
enable uploads away from home at more than 21,000 hotspots and open
hotspots. MSRP: $149.99.
Double the Hotspots Makes Uploading Even More Convenient
Beginning March 31, any existing or new Eye-Fi user with an active hotspot service plan can upload at more than 21,000 hotspots across the Unites States, including Starbucks and BP gas stations. Users simply walk into a supported hotspot, turn on their camera, and photos and videos will automatically upload to their computer or favorite sharing Web site. Users don't even need to have their computers with them. Users can also upload through any open hotspot with no user agreement page. For a complete map of supported hotspots, please visit http://www.eye.fi/how-it-works/features/hotspot-access.
Never Miss a Photo Opp with Eye-Fi's "Endless Memory"
Eye-Fi's new X2 cards include the "Endless Memory" feature, which lets users choose to have Eye-Fi automatically make space available on their memory card after photos and videos are safely uploaded to the computer or Web. When the card reaches the user's pre-determined amount of space used, it will remove files that have been safely uploaded, beginning with the oldest - even when the card is not connected to a network. If files have not yet been uploaded, Eye-Fi will not remove them. This option can be set up in Eye-Fi Center.
Eye-Fi Center - Easier Storing and Sharing on Multiple Sites
All Eye-Fi users can download the new Eye-Fi Center desktop application that makes organizing and sharing photos and videos easier. Eye-Fi Center has a redesigned interface that offers new features and is easy to use. Users can drag and drop photos and videos to publish them easily to multiple online locations - even including photos and videos that weren't taken with an Eye-Fi card. Users can download the software at http://support.eye.fi/downloads.
Eye-Fi has received numerous product awards including Mac Observer's Editor's Choice 2010 Award and Popular Photography's 2009 Photography's Outstanding Products (POP), and was named a CES 2010 Innovations Honoree. For more information, please visit http://www.eye.fi or follow us on Twitter @EyeFiCard.
About Eye-Fi
Founded in 2005, Eye-Fi is dedicated to building products and services that help consumers manage, nurture and share their visual memories. Eye-Fi's patented and patent-pending technology wirelessly and automatically uploads photos and videos from digital imaging devices, including digital cameras and the iPhone, to online, in-home and retail destinations. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the company's investors include LMS Capital, Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and TransLink Capital. More information is available at http://www.eye.fi.
Source: Eye-Fi Inc.
CONTACT: Mindy Whittington of Red Consultancy, +1-415-618-8811,
mindy.whittington@redconsultancy.com, for Eye-Fi
Web Site: http://www.eye.fi/
PhoneGuard Anti-Virus Software Powered By Award-Winning NetQin Technology Now Available For Android Phones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
PhoneGuard Anti-Virus Software Powered By Award-Winning NetQin Technology Now Available For Android Phones
Debuting In Las Vegas During The International CTIA Wireless Show 2010 [Booth 6719]
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- PhoneGuard, the leading provider of mobile security services, announced today the release of its new anti-virus software for Android smartphones at the International CTIA Wireless show (Booth 6719). Previously only available to Windows and Symbian mobile users, PhoneGuard now advances its reach to 85% of the U.S. mobile market with the introduction of its anti-virus software for Android smartphone users. Powered by award-winning NetQin technology, PhoneGuard provides a secure defense against emerging threats including viruses, spyware and malware that target mobile devices.
Many cell phone users and consumers are not fully aware of the dangers that hackers and cyber thieves present. With cell phones, smartphones and PDA's becoming an increasingly vital part of our daily lives, the level and complexity of threat to our personal information is higher than ever. Spyware allows hackers the ability to listen in on phone conversations, steal contacts, pinpoint location, browse text messages and emails, and unknowingly activate a phone's camera to record video.
"This marks the turning point in the quantity, complexity and level of threat mobile viruses and malware present," says Anthony Sasso, founder of PhoneGuard. "Our mobile phones have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives and smartphones are becoming more and more like computers. We are now using these multifunction devices for business communications, email, web surfing, online banking, and so much more. These devices harbor some of our most personal and important information -- and PhoneGuard is here to protect it."
To assure the highest standards of protection, PhoneGuard has partnered with NetQin Tech, Co., the 2009 China Frost & Sullivan Award Winner and largest professional mobile security service provider in the world with more than 30 million subscribers in over than 200 countries and regions. As the world's leading innovator in technology for security software, NetQin provides PhoneGuard the ability to not only offer mobile anti-virus, but offer additional features including concierge service, back-up capabilities, safe and secure SMS texting, and a locator service among others.
Lin Yu, CEO of NetQin, has stated: "We're now able to provide award-winning and certified mobile security protections to those smartphone users who are more susceptible to mobile threats."
PhoneGuard is available for a monthly subscription fee of $4.00 and can easily downloaded from http://www.PhoneGuard.com to compatible cell phones, smartphones and PDAs. This technology will soon be available through a simple phone card, which may be purchased at many leading retail stores. Additionally, PhoneGuard is finalizing plans to release its software in second quarter of 2010 to iPhone and Blackberry users.
PhoneGuard will be present at CTIA 2010 at booth number 6719 where consumers and retailers alike can check out the newest innovations in mobile protection technology.
For additional information on PhoneGuard, please visit: http://www.phoneguard.com/
About PhoneGuard:
PhoneGuard is a new software suite specifically designed to safeguard cellular phones/PDAs or smartphones from the ever-increasing risk of data theft by hackers and cyber criminals. Powered by NetQin, PhoneGuard is the new wave of protection technology in North America designed to guard users' personal information. PhoneGuard is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information on PhoneGuard please visit http://www.PhoneGuard.com.
About NetQin:
Established in 2005, NetQin has provided services (including mobile anti-virus, anti-harassment, privacy protection) to more than 30 million subscribers, in more than 200 countries and regions. NetQin already has a strong foothold in China, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe. With more than 65% of the mobile security market in China, NetQin is the incontestable industry leader.
Heavily invested in R&D, NetQin owns a broad product line covering the majority of smartphones globally. Their R&D team is composed of more than a 100 person staff, who 80% of their staff hold a master or doctoral degree. The entire R&D team is highly skilled and experienced in the field of mobile security. With its own intellectual property, NetQin holds over 10 new unique breakthrough innovations in the field of mobile security.
Source: PhoneGuard
CONTACT: Dani Dalesandro of Susan Blond, Inc., +1-212-333-7728 x120,
danid@susanblondinc.com
Web Site: http://www.phoneguard.com/
Debuting In Las Vegas During The International CTIA Wireless Show 2010 [Booth 6719]
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- PhoneGuard, the leading provider of mobile security services, announced today the release of its new anti-virus software for Android smartphones at the International CTIA Wireless show (Booth 6719). Previously only available to Windows and Symbian mobile users, PhoneGuard now advances its reach to 85% of the U.S. mobile market with the introduction of its anti-virus software for Android smartphone users. Powered by award-winning NetQin technology, PhoneGuard provides a secure defense against emerging threats including viruses, spyware and malware that target mobile devices.
Many cell phone users and consumers are not fully aware of the dangers that hackers and cyber thieves present. With cell phones, smartphones and PDA's becoming an increasingly vital part of our daily lives, the level and complexity of threat to our personal information is higher than ever. Spyware allows hackers the ability to listen in on phone conversations, steal contacts, pinpoint location, browse text messages and emails, and unknowingly activate a phone's camera to record video.
"This marks the turning point in the quantity, complexity and level of threat mobile viruses and malware present," says Anthony Sasso, founder of PhoneGuard. "Our mobile phones have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives and smartphones are becoming more and more like computers. We are now using these multifunction devices for business communications, email, web surfing, online banking, and so much more. These devices harbor some of our most personal and important information -- and PhoneGuard is here to protect it."
To assure the highest standards of protection, PhoneGuard has partnered with NetQin Tech, Co., the 2009 China Frost & Sullivan Award Winner and largest professional mobile security service provider in the world with more than 30 million subscribers in over than 200 countries and regions. As the world's leading innovator in technology for security software, NetQin provides PhoneGuard the ability to not only offer mobile anti-virus, but offer additional features including concierge service, back-up capabilities, safe and secure SMS texting, and a locator service among others.
Lin Yu, CEO of NetQin, has stated: "We're now able to provide award-winning and certified mobile security protections to those smartphone users who are more susceptible to mobile threats."
PhoneGuard is available for a monthly subscription fee of $4.00 and can easily downloaded from http://www.PhoneGuard.com to compatible cell phones, smartphones and PDAs. This technology will soon be available through a simple phone card, which may be purchased at many leading retail stores. Additionally, PhoneGuard is finalizing plans to release its software in second quarter of 2010 to iPhone and Blackberry users.
PhoneGuard will be present at CTIA 2010 at booth number 6719 where consumers and retailers alike can check out the newest innovations in mobile protection technology.
For additional information on PhoneGuard, please visit: http://www.phoneguard.com/
About PhoneGuard:
PhoneGuard is a new software suite specifically designed to safeguard cellular phones/PDAs or smartphones from the ever-increasing risk of data theft by hackers and cyber criminals. Powered by NetQin, PhoneGuard is the new wave of protection technology in North America designed to guard users' personal information. PhoneGuard is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information on PhoneGuard please visit http://www.PhoneGuard.com.
About NetQin:
Established in 2005, NetQin has provided services (including mobile anti-virus, anti-harassment, privacy protection) to more than 30 million subscribers, in more than 200 countries and regions. NetQin already has a strong foothold in China, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe. With more than 65% of the mobile security market in China, NetQin is the incontestable industry leader.
Heavily invested in R&D, NetQin owns a broad product line covering the majority of smartphones globally. Their R&D team is composed of more than a 100 person staff, who 80% of their staff hold a master or doctoral degree. The entire R&D team is highly skilled and experienced in the field of mobile security. With its own intellectual property, NetQin holds over 10 new unique breakthrough innovations in the field of mobile security.
Source: PhoneGuard
CONTACT: Dani Dalesandro of Susan Blond, Inc., +1-212-333-7728 x120,
danid@susanblondinc.com
Web Site: http://www.phoneguard.com/
CHARGE Anywhere(R) and Verizon Wireless Announce Mobile Payment Processing Solutions for Business
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:49:01 AM
CHARGE Anywhere(R) and Verizon Wireless Announce Mobile Payment Processing Solutions for Business
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., March 23 -- CHARGE Anywhere® LLC, a leading provider of secure mobile payment software and mobile payment gateway services, announced today that it has furthered its relationship with Verizon Wireless by offering a new Verizon Wireless billing option. This new billing option provides qualified enterprise customers with the convenience of having services, such as CHARGE Anywhere's, billed to their Verizon Wireless bills. CHARGE Anywhere offers business customers the technology to accept and process credit and debit card payments from their Verizon Wireless phones.
"It was important to us to provide our customers with a first-class mobile payment solution and streamlined billing process," said Rose Kirk, vice president - enterprise and government distribution and operations for Verizon Wireless. "Not only is centralized billing convenient, but it gives Verizon Wireless customers - enterprise, medium and small - a secure, reliable mobile credit card payment solution."
Paul Sabella, CHARGE Anywhere's president and CEO, said, "CHARGE Anywhere is proud of our relationship with Verizon Wireless, and we are excited to offer mobile payment technologies for Verizon Wireless' Android(TM), BlackBerry®, and Windows Mobile® devices."
CHARGE Anywhere® is the perfect point-of-sale (POS) software for any merchant conducting business within a mobile environment, transforming any Verizon Wireless smartphone into a complete wireless credit card terminal. The CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software can be downloaded over the air to customers' phones, making installation, set up and updates easy for any business.
Printing customer receipts and collecting card swipes is a breeze using optional hardware such as a Bluetooth® printer with integrated card reader. The CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software solution helps merchants receive the lowest possible credit card processing rate and provides the best possible customer experience. Sales receipts can also be printed or e-mailed at the POS, making business transactions easier than ever before.
Being Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) validated, CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software eliminates the need for merchants to worry about the safety of credit card data within the mobile payment application. PA-DSS validation ensures that payment applications are developed using strong encryption and prohibited from storing cardholder data including PIN, CVV2 or magnetic stripe information.
"With each order, Verizon Wireless business customers will be getting a complete payment card industry (PCI)-validated mobile payments solution," said Sabella.
"CHARGE Anywhere® understands the strategic importance of listening to our customers and making mobile payments as easy and convenient as possible for Verizon Wireless clients. Therefore, the billing charges for the CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software solution will be reflected on the monthly Verizon Wireless billing statement," said Marty McMullian, vice president of sales at CHARGE Anywhere®.
CHARGE Anywhere's® mobile payment software solutions are winners of the 2009 Best of Interop - PCI Security Solution and the 2009 Electronic Transaction Association Technology Innovation Award.
For more information about Verizon Wireless' products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About CHARGE Anywhere
CHARGE Anywhere® is the developer of proprietary Payment Card Industry PA-DSS certified CHARGE Anywhere® v2.0.0 Mobile Payment/POS software solution designed for QuickBooks®, Smartphones and POS Terminals, e-commerce, Web terminal and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant ComsGate® Payment Gateway. CHARGE Anywhere® offers business partners and customers the most secure and robust selection of industry specific and customized payments solutions and services, including: IP/Wireless Payment Gateway, POS software, Encryption and Data Security Services, Closed Loop Card Management and Merchant Billing Services. For more information contact them at http://www.chargeanywheredirect.com, or (800) 404-2014.
©2010 CHARGE Anywhere, LLC. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. Verizon Wireless is a trademark of Verizon Trademark Services, LLC. Research in Motion, the RIM logo, BlackBerry, the BlackBerry logo, SureType, and SurePress are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and may be pending or registered in other countries - these and other marks of Research in Motion Limited are used under license. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Charge Anywhere® is a federally registered trademark of Charge Anywhere, LLC.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com, or Dmitriy Lerman of CHARGE Anywhere, LLC,
1-800-211-1256, dlerman@chargeanywhere.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., March 23 -- CHARGE Anywhere® LLC, a leading provider of secure mobile payment software and mobile payment gateway services, announced today that it has furthered its relationship with Verizon Wireless by offering a new Verizon Wireless billing option. This new billing option provides qualified enterprise customers with the convenience of having services, such as CHARGE Anywhere's, billed to their Verizon Wireless bills. CHARGE Anywhere offers business customers the technology to accept and process credit and debit card payments from their Verizon Wireless phones.
"It was important to us to provide our customers with a first-class mobile payment solution and streamlined billing process," said Rose Kirk, vice president - enterprise and government distribution and operations for Verizon Wireless. "Not only is centralized billing convenient, but it gives Verizon Wireless customers - enterprise, medium and small - a secure, reliable mobile credit card payment solution."
Paul Sabella, CHARGE Anywhere's president and CEO, said, "CHARGE Anywhere is proud of our relationship with Verizon Wireless, and we are excited to offer mobile payment technologies for Verizon Wireless' Android(TM), BlackBerry®, and Windows Mobile® devices."
CHARGE Anywhere® is the perfect point-of-sale (POS) software for any merchant conducting business within a mobile environment, transforming any Verizon Wireless smartphone into a complete wireless credit card terminal. The CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software can be downloaded over the air to customers' phones, making installation, set up and updates easy for any business.
Printing customer receipts and collecting card swipes is a breeze using optional hardware such as a Bluetooth® printer with integrated card reader. The CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software solution helps merchants receive the lowest possible credit card processing rate and provides the best possible customer experience. Sales receipts can also be printed or e-mailed at the POS, making business transactions easier than ever before.
Being Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) validated, CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software eliminates the need for merchants to worry about the safety of credit card data within the mobile payment application. PA-DSS validation ensures that payment applications are developed using strong encryption and prohibited from storing cardholder data including PIN, CVV2 or magnetic stripe information.
"With each order, Verizon Wireless business customers will be getting a complete payment card industry (PCI)-validated mobile payments solution," said Sabella.
"CHARGE Anywhere® understands the strategic importance of listening to our customers and making mobile payments as easy and convenient as possible for Verizon Wireless clients. Therefore, the billing charges for the CHARGE Anywhere® mobile payment software solution will be reflected on the monthly Verizon Wireless billing statement," said Marty McMullian, vice president of sales at CHARGE Anywhere®.
CHARGE Anywhere's® mobile payment software solutions are winners of the 2009 Best of Interop - PCI Security Solution and the 2009 Electronic Transaction Association Technology Innovation Award.
For more information about Verizon Wireless' products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About CHARGE Anywhere
CHARGE Anywhere® is the developer of proprietary Payment Card Industry PA-DSS certified CHARGE Anywhere® v2.0.0 Mobile Payment/POS software solution designed for QuickBooks®, Smartphones and POS Terminals, e-commerce, Web terminal and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant ComsGate® Payment Gateway. CHARGE Anywhere® offers business partners and customers the most secure and robust selection of industry specific and customized payments solutions and services, including: IP/Wireless Payment Gateway, POS software, Encryption and Data Security Services, Closed Loop Card Management and Merchant Billing Services. For more information contact them at http://www.chargeanywheredirect.com, or (800) 404-2014.
©2010 CHARGE Anywhere, LLC. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners. Verizon Wireless is a trademark of Verizon Trademark Services, LLC. Research in Motion, the RIM logo, BlackBerry, the BlackBerry logo, SureType, and SurePress are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and may be pending or registered in other countries - these and other marks of Research in Motion Limited are used under license. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Charge Anywhere® is a federally registered trademark of Charge Anywhere, LLC.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com, or Dmitriy Lerman of CHARGE Anywhere, LLC,
1-800-211-1256, dlerman@chargeanywhere.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Enterprise Messaging From Verizon Wireless Offers Secure, Rapid, Cost-Effective Business Communications To Mobile Phones
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:35:02 AM
Enterprise Messaging From Verizon Wireless Offers Secure, Rapid, Cost-Effective Business Communications To Mobile Phones
Service Helps Agencies and Organizations Send Alerts to Important Constituents
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network said that industries ranging from healthcare to education rely on Enterprise Messaging from Verizon Wireless to send large numbers of 450-character text messages to their workforce or customers reliably and safely from their "in-house" messaging applications or directly from an online self-serve portal. Enterprise Messaging is a secure solution for enterprise and government customers.
"Verizon Wireless' Enterprise Messaging service is the answer for any organization considering an interdepartmental communication plan to alert key personnel in the field or for education administrators looking for a smart solution to send students, faculty and staff messages as part of a process- or event-driven communications plan," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president - global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "The Enterprise Messaging management platform allows organizations to communicate efficiently and cost-effectively via text messages to employees and customers directly on their wireless devices, plus reap the benefits of message tracking, reporting and list management."
The Enterprise Messaging service from Verizon Wireless provides enterprise customers with a wide range of benefits, including:
-- Support for three protocols many businesses already have integrated
into their existing systems:
-- Simple Network Paging Protocol (SNPP)
-- Wireless Communication Transfer Protocol (WCTP)
-- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
-- No spam filtering or volume threshold limitations
-- Group lists can be uploaded and synchronized for each protocol
-- Online self-serve portal in a secure environment with message delivery
confirmation
-- Easy management and organization of specific messages for specific
departments
Enterprise Messaging is available for organizations with at least 100 corporate-liable lines. Message recipients must first opt-in to receive messages. To ensure privacy and the integrity of the sender's identity, the sender's IP addresses and domains will be subject to authentication.
Business customers who would like to register for Enterprise Messaging should contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ. For more information on products and services from Verizon Wireless, 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)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Service Helps Agencies and Organizations Send Alerts to Important Constituents
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, the company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network said that industries ranging from healthcare to education rely on Enterprise Messaging from Verizon Wireless to send large numbers of 450-character text messages to their workforce or customers reliably and safely from their "in-house" messaging applications or directly from an online self-serve portal. Enterprise Messaging is a secure solution for enterprise and government customers.
"Verizon Wireless' Enterprise Messaging service is the answer for any organization considering an interdepartmental communication plan to alert key personnel in the field or for education administrators looking for a smart solution to send students, faculty and staff messages as part of a process- or event-driven communications plan," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president - global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "The Enterprise Messaging management platform allows organizations to communicate efficiently and cost-effectively via text messages to employees and customers directly on their wireless devices, plus reap the benefits of message tracking, reporting and list management."
The Enterprise Messaging service from Verizon Wireless provides enterprise customers with a wide range of benefits, including:
-- Support for three protocols many businesses already have integrated
into their existing systems:
-- Simple Network Paging Protocol (SNPP)
-- Wireless Communication Transfer Protocol (WCTP)
-- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
-- No spam filtering or volume threshold limitations
-- Group lists can be uploaded and synchronized for each protocol
-- Online self-serve portal in a secure environment with message delivery
confirmation
-- Easy management and organization of specific messages for specific
departments
Enterprise Messaging is available for organizations with at least 100 corporate-liable lines. Message recipients must first opt-in to receive messages. To ensure privacy and the integrity of the sender's identity, the sender's IP addresses and domains will be subject to authentication.
Business customers who would like to register for Enterprise Messaging should contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ. For more information on products and services from Verizon Wireless, 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)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
New Blog Launches First Online Search Tool To Help Small Businesses, Real Estate Investors Identify Alternative Financing
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:35:02 AM
New Blog Launches First Online Search Tool To Help Small Businesses, Real Estate Investors Identify Alternative Financing
New Equity Daily a storehouse of news, information, expert advice
CHICAGO, March 23 -- New Equity Daily, a blog dedicated to small business financing, launches an exclusive online search tool whereby business owners and property investors can identify financing alternatives in the public and private sectors.
The New Equity Search Tool & Locator Service is the first to bring multiple financing resources together online. It includes a search engine and matching tool to identify available financing based on small business and real estate project profiles; and customized reports about the financing, including eligibility and funding agency contact information.
"There is no small business resource like this available anywhere," said Chinwe Onyeagoro, founder and editor-in-chief of New Equity Daily. "It's nearly impossible for a small business to get a traditional bank loan and venture capital financing. Most business owners don't know what the alternative financing products are or how to access them. This search tool is designed to unclog the bottleneck."
Entrepreneurs and investors will gain information about:
-- bond financing
-- community development financial institution (CDFI) financing
-- community bank financing
-- grant funding
-- mission-related investment
-- program-related investment
-- socially responsible investment
-- subordinated debt
-- stimulus funding
-- tax increment financing
-- tax credit financing
New Equity Daily is solutions-oriented, packed with practical, actionable information, original content and advice from national experts and guest bloggers. Additionally, it provides commentary and links to articles about the latest issues and trends, as well as weekly profiles on entrepreneurs, policy briefs and the New Equity 101 Series, a learning toolkit.
Onyeagoro writes commentary weekly for the site, calling on lawmakers to pass meaningful legislation to assist small businesses. "I'm trying to create a platform that allows Main Street businesses to show policymakers what actually works on the ground. The more visible and less complex financing programs are the better they stimulate local economies."
Onyeagoro is co-founder and CEO of O-H Community Partners (OHcp), a social impact consulting and analytics firm that provides strategy, capital-raising and performance monitoring services for financial institutions, government agencies, foundations, socially responsible corporations and nonprofits. OHcp has facilitated community and economic development projects valued at over $100 million.
Onyeagoro is planning a national rollout of New Equity Daily soon.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Chinwe Onyeagoro
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?eiw674
Source: New Equity Daily
CONTACT: T. Shawn Taylor, +1-312-371-6260, tshawntaylor@yahoo.com, for
New Equity Daily
Web Site: http://www.newequitydaily.com/
New Equity Daily a storehouse of news, information, expert advice
CHICAGO, March 23 -- New Equity Daily, a blog dedicated to small business financing, launches an exclusive online search tool whereby business owners and property investors can identify financing alternatives in the public and private sectors.
The New Equity Search Tool & Locator Service is the first to bring multiple financing resources together online. It includes a search engine and matching tool to identify available financing based on small business and real estate project profiles; and customized reports about the financing, including eligibility and funding agency contact information.
"There is no small business resource like this available anywhere," said Chinwe Onyeagoro, founder and editor-in-chief of New Equity Daily. "It's nearly impossible for a small business to get a traditional bank loan and venture capital financing. Most business owners don't know what the alternative financing products are or how to access them. This search tool is designed to unclog the bottleneck."
Entrepreneurs and investors will gain information about:
-- bond financing
-- community development financial institution (CDFI) financing
-- community bank financing
-- grant funding
-- mission-related investment
-- program-related investment
-- socially responsible investment
-- subordinated debt
-- stimulus funding
-- tax increment financing
-- tax credit financing
New Equity Daily is solutions-oriented, packed with practical, actionable information, original content and advice from national experts and guest bloggers. Additionally, it provides commentary and links to articles about the latest issues and trends, as well as weekly profiles on entrepreneurs, policy briefs and the New Equity 101 Series, a learning toolkit.
Onyeagoro writes commentary weekly for the site, calling on lawmakers to pass meaningful legislation to assist small businesses. "I'm trying to create a platform that allows Main Street businesses to show policymakers what actually works on the ground. The more visible and less complex financing programs are the better they stimulate local economies."
Onyeagoro is co-founder and CEO of O-H Community Partners (OHcp), a social impact consulting and analytics firm that provides strategy, capital-raising and performance monitoring services for financial institutions, government agencies, foundations, socially responsible corporations and nonprofits. OHcp has facilitated community and economic development projects valued at over $100 million.
Onyeagoro is planning a national rollout of New Equity Daily soon.
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
Chinwe Onyeagoro
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?eiw674
Source: New Equity Daily
CONTACT: T. Shawn Taylor, +1-312-371-6260, tshawntaylor@yahoo.com, for
New Equity Daily
Web Site: http://www.newequitydaily.com/
ShoutOUT Goes Cross Platform at Pepcom with iPhone and Android
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
ShoutOUT Goes Cross Platform at Pepcom with iPhone and Android
Free complete speech-to-text application that lets users create, send and receive text messages with fluent natural speech
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- MOBILEFOCUS -- Promptu Systems Corporation will debut tonight its new releases of ShoutOUT for iPhone and Android. ShoutOUT lets users create text messages in natural speech instead of typing.
With ShoutOUT, spoken text messages are transcribed in real-time and can then be reviewed and edited using SmartWord(TM), Promptu's intuitive disambiguation tool that lets users see and select from likely word alternatives before the message is sent.
Android
ShoutOUT for Android is the first release of ShoutOUT that is fully integrated with a phone's native text messaging client and includes voice addressing. For the moment, the application is free and Android phone owners will not need to pay for using voice dictation.
iPhone
The latest update to the original ShoutOUT speech-to-text messaging app gets its first public showing with helpful new features including shake-to-clear and a text-optimized user interface.
Promptu speech recognition applications are known in the industry for extremely high accuracy rates. To maximize ShoutOUT accuracy on iPhone and Android phones, a personalized acoustic model is assigned to every ShoutOUT user during the app's registration process.
"ShoutOUT is the first manifestation of our vision for totally hands-free messaging, and with the release of ShoutOUT on two of most popular smart phone platforms, we are now one giant step closer towards delivering on that promise," said Giuseppe Staffaroni, Promptu's CEO.
ShoutOUT speech recognition is server-based, and 100 percent automated. All message transcriptions that appear on users' phones are created without any human intervention whatsoever, so privacy is guaranteed.
ShoutOUT standard features include:
-- Message exchanges threaded by recipient
-- Option to send texts to multiple recipients
-- Notification of incoming messages
-- Thumbnail images for contacts
-- One-touch navigation to all recent incoming and outgoing messages
By using voice as the interface, ShoutOUT is the most intuitive and natural alternative to the awkward process of entering text on a mobile phone.
About Promptu
Promptu Systems Corporation is at the tipping point of a mobile revolution fueled by Voice User Interface (VUI) applications - the most intuitive and natural way to interact with a phone. Created for consumers, carriers, and handset providers, Promptu applications run on the company's fully automated Network Speech Recognition (NSR(TM)) platform to insure accuracy, speed, privacy, and scalability. Promptu applications can be optimized for regional accents, and support real-time review and editing of transcribed text. Every day thousands of Promptu applications are downloaded worldwide. See how the revolution is being vocalized at: http://www.promptu.com/.
Source: Promptu Systems
CONTACT: Leigh Anne Varney for Promptu Systems, +1-415-387-7250,
la@varneybusiness.com
Web Site: http://www.promptu.com/
Free complete speech-to-text application that lets users create, send and receive text messages with fluent natural speech
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- MOBILEFOCUS -- Promptu Systems Corporation will debut tonight its new releases of ShoutOUT for iPhone and Android. ShoutOUT lets users create text messages in natural speech instead of typing.
With ShoutOUT, spoken text messages are transcribed in real-time and can then be reviewed and edited using SmartWord(TM), Promptu's intuitive disambiguation tool that lets users see and select from likely word alternatives before the message is sent.
Android
ShoutOUT for Android is the first release of ShoutOUT that is fully integrated with a phone's native text messaging client and includes voice addressing. For the moment, the application is free and Android phone owners will not need to pay for using voice dictation.
iPhone
The latest update to the original ShoutOUT speech-to-text messaging app gets its first public showing with helpful new features including shake-to-clear and a text-optimized user interface.
Promptu speech recognition applications are known in the industry for extremely high accuracy rates. To maximize ShoutOUT accuracy on iPhone and Android phones, a personalized acoustic model is assigned to every ShoutOUT user during the app's registration process.
"ShoutOUT is the first manifestation of our vision for totally hands-free messaging, and with the release of ShoutOUT on two of most popular smart phone platforms, we are now one giant step closer towards delivering on that promise," said Giuseppe Staffaroni, Promptu's CEO.
ShoutOUT speech recognition is server-based, and 100 percent automated. All message transcriptions that appear on users' phones are created without any human intervention whatsoever, so privacy is guaranteed.
ShoutOUT standard features include:
-- Message exchanges threaded by recipient
-- Option to send texts to multiple recipients
-- Notification of incoming messages
-- Thumbnail images for contacts
-- One-touch navigation to all recent incoming and outgoing messages
By using voice as the interface, ShoutOUT is the most intuitive and natural alternative to the awkward process of entering text on a mobile phone.
About Promptu
Promptu Systems Corporation is at the tipping point of a mobile revolution fueled by Voice User Interface (VUI) applications - the most intuitive and natural way to interact with a phone. Created for consumers, carriers, and handset providers, Promptu applications run on the company's fully automated Network Speech Recognition (NSR(TM)) platform to insure accuracy, speed, privacy, and scalability. Promptu applications can be optimized for regional accents, and support real-time review and editing of transcribed text. Every day thousands of Promptu applications are downloaded worldwide. See how the revolution is being vocalized at: http://www.promptu.com/.
Source: Promptu Systems
CONTACT: Leigh Anne Varney for Promptu Systems, +1-415-387-7250,
la@varneybusiness.com
Web Site: http://www.promptu.com/
Promptu Shows New Speak-Your-Text-Message App for Android
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Promptu Shows New Speak-Your-Text-Message App for Android
WHAT: ShoutOUT, the free speak-your-text-message app for
Android, gets its first public showing in the Promptu
Systems booth at CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas
WHEN: March 23 to 25, 2010
WHERE: CTIA Wireless 2010
Mobile Apps Pavilion, Booth 6529-I
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
WHO: Promptu Systems Corporation is at the tipping point of a
mobile revolution fueled by Voice User Interface (VUI)
applications - the most intuitive and natural way to
interact with a phone.
Created for consumers, carriers, and handset providers,
Promptu applications run on the company's fully automated
Network Speech Recognition (NSR(TM)) platform to ensure
accuracy, speed, privacy and scalability.
Promptu applications can be optimized for regional accents,
and support real-time review and editing of transcribed
text. Every day thousands of Promptu applications are
downloaded worldwide.
Contacts:
Jasmine Arakel
jarakel@promptu.com
+1 (310) 435-2077
Leigh Anne Varney
la@varneybusiness.com
+1 (415) 713-0713
/PRNewswire -- March 23/
Source: Promptu Systems
WHAT: ShoutOUT, the free speak-your-text-message app for
Android, gets its first public showing in the Promptu
Systems booth at CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas
WHEN: March 23 to 25, 2010
WHERE: CTIA Wireless 2010
Mobile Apps Pavilion, Booth 6529-I
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
WHO: Promptu Systems Corporation is at the tipping point of a
mobile revolution fueled by Voice User Interface (VUI)
applications - the most intuitive and natural way to
interact with a phone.
Created for consumers, carriers, and handset providers,
Promptu applications run on the company's fully automated
Network Speech Recognition (NSR(TM)) platform to ensure
accuracy, speed, privacy and scalability.
Promptu applications can be optimized for regional accents,
and support real-time review and editing of transcribed
text. Every day thousands of Promptu applications are
downloaded worldwide.
Contacts:
Jasmine Arakel
jarakel@promptu.com
+1 (310) 435-2077
Leigh Anne Varney
la@varneybusiness.com
+1 (415) 713-0713
/PRNewswire -- March 23/
Source: Promptu Systems
Easy Call Management With Touch Screen
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Easy Call Management With Touch Screen
ANDTEK's IP Telephony Solution Creates Phone Call Statistics
MUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, March 23, 2010-- With "AND Desktop AC", phone calls can be managed directly with a touch
screen on large-screen displays. The attendant console software of the
unified communications specialist ANDTEK allows a complete overview about all
phones within the company. Moreover, the solution generates phone call
statistics and is predestined for finance companies and insurance companies
as well as call centers.
With "AND Desktop AC" users can get detailed information about a caller,
like for example the customer number, order information or information about
the last contact date.
The attendant has the possibility to get a complete overview of the
status of all phones within the company by means of the so-called BLF
function (Busy Lamp Field) in a quick and safe way. Ideally, this is done on
a large secondary display via touch screen and the attendant knows
immediately if there are active internal or external phone calls.
A further advantage of "AND Desktop AC" is the so-called wallboard
function, generating not only an overview of the status of phones but also
statistics. This also includes service level information like the average
duration of a call, number of accepted or missed phone calls, etc. Banks,
insurance companies and call centers value such type of information since it
provides important information to enhance customer satisfaction.
The attendant console solution is of special value to integrate existing
corporate directories and address directories as well as databases, since
they are directly integrated into the attendant console. With only one query
the attendant has the possibility to search in all data sources
simultaneously and can connect the caller directly with the right person.
Press Contact:
Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner
Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536
info@fuchs-pressedienst.de
Source: ANDTEK GmbH
Press Contact: Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner, Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536, info@fuchs-pressedienst.de
ANDTEK's IP Telephony Solution Creates Phone Call Statistics
MUNICH and HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, March 23, 2010-- With "AND Desktop AC", phone calls can be managed directly with a touch
screen on large-screen displays. The attendant console software of the
unified communications specialist ANDTEK allows a complete overview about all
phones within the company. Moreover, the solution generates phone call
statistics and is predestined for finance companies and insurance companies
as well as call centers.
With "AND Desktop AC" users can get detailed information about a caller,
like for example the customer number, order information or information about
the last contact date.
The attendant has the possibility to get a complete overview of the
status of all phones within the company by means of the so-called BLF
function (Busy Lamp Field) in a quick and safe way. Ideally, this is done on
a large secondary display via touch screen and the attendant knows
immediately if there are active internal or external phone calls.
A further advantage of "AND Desktop AC" is the so-called wallboard
function, generating not only an overview of the status of phones but also
statistics. This also includes service level information like the average
duration of a call, number of accepted or missed phone calls, etc. Banks,
insurance companies and call centers value such type of information since it
provides important information to enhance customer satisfaction.
The attendant console solution is of special value to integrate existing
corporate directories and address directories as well as databases, since
they are directly integrated into the attendant console. With only one query
the attendant has the possibility to search in all data sources
simultaneously and can connect the caller directly with the right person.
Press Contact:
Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner
Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536
info@fuchs-pressedienst.de
Source: ANDTEK GmbH
Press Contact: Fuchs Pressedienst und Partner, Phone: +49(0)8231-6093536, info@fuchs-pressedienst.de
Verizon Wireless Updates 4G LTE Build-Out, Opps for Developers, and Media Q&A at CTIA WIRELESS 2010 in Las Vegas
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:35:01 AM
Verizon Wireless Updates 4G LTE Build-Out, Opps for Developers, and Media Q&A at CTIA WIRELESS 2010 in Las Vegas
WHO:
Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless provider in the United States
WHAT:
Verizon Wireless hosts a one-hour discussion about the status of its 4G LTE wireless network build-out and efforts to build a 4G ecosystem of developers to fuel b2b devices, apps and consumer products. The discussion at CTIA WIRELESS 2010® features executives from Verizon Wireless' network, open development, product development, and apps development programs, including:
-- Tony Melone, senior vice president and chief technology officer
-- Leroy Williams, executive director, Verizon Developer Community
-- Brian Higgins, executive director of LTE ecosystem development
-- Maurice Thompson, director, business development for open development
WHERE:
CTIA Press Conference Room: Room N241 - North Hall
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
WHEN:
11:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
BACKGROUND:
Verizon Wireless expects to commercially launch its 4G LTE network in up to 30 markets in 2010, covering 100 million people. An equally aggressive growth plan in subsequent years will result in full nationwide coverage by 2013. The company's 4G LTE network ultimately will connect a full range of electronics devices and machines to each other.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeffrey Nelson
Verizon Wireless
917.968.9175 (mobile)
Jeffrey.Nelson@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)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
/PRNewswire -- March 23/
Source: Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
WHO:
Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless provider in the United States
WHAT:
Verizon Wireless hosts a one-hour discussion about the status of its 4G LTE wireless network build-out and efforts to build a 4G ecosystem of developers to fuel b2b devices, apps and consumer products. The discussion at CTIA WIRELESS 2010® features executives from Verizon Wireless' network, open development, product development, and apps development programs, including:
-- Tony Melone, senior vice president and chief technology officer
-- Leroy Williams, executive director, Verizon Developer Community
-- Brian Higgins, executive director of LTE ecosystem development
-- Maurice Thompson, director, business development for open development
WHERE:
CTIA Press Conference Room: Room N241 - North Hall
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
WHEN:
11:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, March 24, 2010
BACKGROUND:
Verizon Wireless expects to commercially launch its 4G LTE network in up to 30 markets in 2010, covering 100 million people. An equally aggressive growth plan in subsequent years will result in full nationwide coverage by 2013. The company's 4G LTE network ultimately will connect a full range of electronics devices and machines to each other.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeffrey Nelson
Verizon Wireless
917.968.9175 (mobile)
Jeffrey.Nelson@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)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
/PRNewswire -- March 23/
Source: Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
T3i Group Announces Enterprise Insights(TM) Decision Support Tools for Business Communications Professionals
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:35:01 AM
T3i Group Announces Enterprise Insights(TM) Decision Support Tools for Business Communications Professionals
Leading Industry Research Firm Uses 25 Years of Experience to Help Enterprises Reduce Risk and Shorten the Acquisition Cycle for Business Communications Technology
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 23 -- T3i Group today announced the launch of Enterprise Insights, an advisory service designed to help enterprises with their business communications technology acquisitions. The Enterprise Insights decision-support package enables businesses to acquire new business communications products and services faster, with less risk, and at a lower cost.
"Enterprise IT decision makers are confronted with a tremendous amount of data on business communications products, applications and services from a variety of sources," said Jim Flinton, CEO of T3i Group. "Enterprise Insights quickly and cost effectively assimilates all of this data into a single resource to help drive technology acquisition decisions that meet the needs of businesses."
T3i's in-depth whitepapers and tools pick up where most research services, which provide a high-level industry analysis, leave off. T3i's unique position in the market enables its analysts to drill down on the details of business communications products and services to create side-by-side product comparisons.
"T3i has long-standing relationships with equipment and service providers in the business communications space," said Flinton. "These relationships enable our analysts to provide a more detailed product-level analysis that gives enterprises the ability to better assess specific options and features in order to select products and services that are best suited to their needs."
Enterprise Insights includes perspectives on evolving technologies and emerging trends that can also help enterprises anticipate end-user needs and decide where to invest for today and the future. A key feature of the offer is our comprehensive, web-based product comparison tools that provide instantaneous access to the latest information on hundreds of products and services from industry leading manufacturers. T3i's tools for decision support include: Unified Communications Comparison Tool a benchmarking tool that compares more than 450 features/functions and specifications on vendor desktop products; Collaboration Tactics an online tool that enables users to create side-by-side comparisons of collaboration products and services; Tarifica, a globally recognized service in advisement on Telecom operator pricing; and Tactics, a tool designed to help select the right business telephony system and applications.
Enterprise Insights also features access to our industry experts to help guide enterprises through the decision making process, adding significant value to our tools and whitepapers. Enterprise Insights is available as an annual subscription or on a short-term basis with the option to upgrade.
About T3i Group
The T3i Group has more than 25 years of experience in providing competitive intelligence, consulting and advisory services to the global business communications industry. T3i provides industry-leading, searchable decision support tools that provide quick and easy access to vendors' product offerings for competitive analysis, pricing and sales planning. Users can access and customize feature functionality information in an easy to understand side-by-side comparison format to gain an edge over the competition or when negotiating with suppliers. Our clients include manufacturers, operators, solution providers, regulators, government agencies, consultants, analysts and enterprise decision makers.
Media Contact:
Laura Sankowich
lsankowich@gmail.com
973-602-0100
http://www.t3igroup.com
Source: T3i Group
CONTACT: Laura Sankowich, lsankowich@gmail.com, +1-973-602-0100
Web Site: http://www.t3igroup.com/
Leading Industry Research Firm Uses 25 Years of Experience to Help Enterprises Reduce Risk and Shorten the Acquisition Cycle for Business Communications Technology
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 23 -- T3i Group today announced the launch of Enterprise Insights, an advisory service designed to help enterprises with their business communications technology acquisitions. The Enterprise Insights decision-support package enables businesses to acquire new business communications products and services faster, with less risk, and at a lower cost.
"Enterprise IT decision makers are confronted with a tremendous amount of data on business communications products, applications and services from a variety of sources," said Jim Flinton, CEO of T3i Group. "Enterprise Insights quickly and cost effectively assimilates all of this data into a single resource to help drive technology acquisition decisions that meet the needs of businesses."
T3i's in-depth whitepapers and tools pick up where most research services, which provide a high-level industry analysis, leave off. T3i's unique position in the market enables its analysts to drill down on the details of business communications products and services to create side-by-side product comparisons.
"T3i has long-standing relationships with equipment and service providers in the business communications space," said Flinton. "These relationships enable our analysts to provide a more detailed product-level analysis that gives enterprises the ability to better assess specific options and features in order to select products and services that are best suited to their needs."
Enterprise Insights includes perspectives on evolving technologies and emerging trends that can also help enterprises anticipate end-user needs and decide where to invest for today and the future. A key feature of the offer is our comprehensive, web-based product comparison tools that provide instantaneous access to the latest information on hundreds of products and services from industry leading manufacturers. T3i's tools for decision support include: Unified Communications Comparison Tool a benchmarking tool that compares more than 450 features/functions and specifications on vendor desktop products; Collaboration Tactics an online tool that enables users to create side-by-side comparisons of collaboration products and services; Tarifica, a globally recognized service in advisement on Telecom operator pricing; and Tactics, a tool designed to help select the right business telephony system and applications.
Enterprise Insights also features access to our industry experts to help guide enterprises through the decision making process, adding significant value to our tools and whitepapers. Enterprise Insights is available as an annual subscription or on a short-term basis with the option to upgrade.
About T3i Group
The T3i Group has more than 25 years of experience in providing competitive intelligence, consulting and advisory services to the global business communications industry. T3i provides industry-leading, searchable decision support tools that provide quick and easy access to vendors' product offerings for competitive analysis, pricing and sales planning. Users can access and customize feature functionality information in an easy to understand side-by-side comparison format to gain an edge over the competition or when negotiating with suppliers. Our clients include manufacturers, operators, solution providers, regulators, government agencies, consultants, analysts and enterprise decision makers.
Media Contact:
Laura Sankowich
lsankowich@gmail.com
973-602-0100
http://www.t3igroup.com
Source: T3i Group
CONTACT: Laura Sankowich, lsankowich@gmail.com, +1-973-602-0100
Web Site: http://www.t3igroup.com/
AlwaysOn Announces Initial Line Up for Inaugural OnDemand 2010 Conference
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:35:01 AM
AlwaysOn Announces Initial Line Up for Inaugural OnDemand 2010 Conference
OnDemand conference joins family of preeminent executive events including the Summit at Stanford and GoingGreen; Attendees to hear keynotes from CEOs guiding innovative cloud computing companies salesforce, SuccessFactors and NetSuite
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 -- AlwaysOn Network invites you to "Save-the-Date" for the 2010 OnDemand conference. Marc Benioff, salesforce Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Todd Bradley, Executive Vice President Personal Systems Group at HP, Lars Delgaard, CEO of SuccessFactors and Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite, headline a list of impressive speakers and panels analyzing the way the business and entrepreneurship are radicalized by the Internet.
AlwaysOn Network was founded by Silicon Valley thought leader and author Tony Perkins to bring together the top minds and entrepreneurs to break down the challenges facing their respective industries. Today, AlwaysOn events have become the preeminent executive summits driving industry change.
WHAT: OnDemand 2010 Conference
WHEN: April 19-21, 2010
WHERE: HP Worldwide Headquarters; Palo Alto, Calif.
WHY: AlwaysOn delivers an unmatched program as a collection of
more than 600 people-including top executives,
entrepreneurs, researchers, venture capitalists and
private-equity investors converge to discuss how the
Internet is disrupting how companies create, store,
distribute, analyze, and take advantage of their mission-
critical data.
Media interested in attending this event should contact Andrea Hawley or Heather Craft at alwayson@schwartz-pr.com or 415-512-0770.
For more information and the conference agenda for OnDemand 2010, please visit http://alwayson.goingon.com/ecom/productview/34336
About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn's preeminent executive event series includes the Summit at Stanford, OnMedia, OnHollywood, OnDC, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, GoingGreen, GoingGreen East, and GoingGreen Europe. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, and advertisers like no other media brand.
Source: AlwaysOn
CONTACT: Marc Sternberg of AlwaysOn, +1-310-403-3330,
marc@alwayson-network.com; or Andrea Hawley of Schwartz Communications,
+1-415-512-0770, alwayson@schwartz-pr.com, for AlwaysOn
Web Site: http://alwayson.goingon.com/homepage
OnDemand conference joins family of preeminent executive events including the Summit at Stanford and GoingGreen; Attendees to hear keynotes from CEOs guiding innovative cloud computing companies salesforce, SuccessFactors and NetSuite
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23 -- AlwaysOn Network invites you to "Save-the-Date" for the 2010 OnDemand conference. Marc Benioff, salesforce Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Todd Bradley, Executive Vice President Personal Systems Group at HP, Lars Delgaard, CEO of SuccessFactors and Zach Nelson, CEO of NetSuite, headline a list of impressive speakers and panels analyzing the way the business and entrepreneurship are radicalized by the Internet.
AlwaysOn Network was founded by Silicon Valley thought leader and author Tony Perkins to bring together the top minds and entrepreneurs to break down the challenges facing their respective industries. Today, AlwaysOn events have become the preeminent executive summits driving industry change.
WHAT: OnDemand 2010 Conference
WHEN: April 19-21, 2010
WHERE: HP Worldwide Headquarters; Palo Alto, Calif.
WHY: AlwaysOn delivers an unmatched program as a collection of
more than 600 people-including top executives,
entrepreneurs, researchers, venture capitalists and
private-equity investors converge to discuss how the
Internet is disrupting how companies create, store,
distribute, analyze, and take advantage of their mission-
critical data.
Media interested in attending this event should contact Andrea Hawley or Heather Craft at alwayson@schwartz-pr.com or 415-512-0770.
For more information and the conference agenda for OnDemand 2010, please visit http://alwayson.goingon.com/ecom/productview/34336
About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn's preeminent executive event series includes the Summit at Stanford, OnMedia, OnHollywood, OnDC, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, GoingGreen, GoingGreen East, and GoingGreen Europe. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, and advertisers like no other media brand.
Source: AlwaysOn
CONTACT: Marc Sternberg of AlwaysOn, +1-310-403-3330,
marc@alwayson-network.com; or Andrea Hawley of Schwartz Communications,
+1-415-512-0770, alwayson@schwartz-pr.com, for AlwaysOn
Web Site: http://alwayson.goingon.com/homepage
CenterPoint Energy Gives Consumers With Smart Meters More Control Over Their Electricity Use
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:35:01 AM
CenterPoint Energy Gives Consumers With Smart Meters More Control Over Their Electricity Use
Consortium of Texas utilities launches Smart Meter Texas portal
HOUSTON, March 23 -- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP), joined other electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) in Texas to launch the Smart Meter Texas common portal and data repository, which will give consumers in Texas with smart meters more control over their electricity use.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO)
CenterPoint Energy has installed and tested more than 157,000 smart meters for residential and business consumers in Houston, and these consumers can now view their electric usage history down to 15-minute intervals at http://www.SmartMeterTexas.com. The company has installed an additional 111,000 smart meters which are in the process of being tested.
The Web portal developed and operated by IBM on behalf of CenterPoint Energy and other Texas TDUs, including Oncor and American Electric Power, will serve as a single repository of usage data for customers with smart meters in the service territories of these utilities.
"This is a significant milestone in our smart energy technology strategy," said Kenny Mercado, division senior vice president, Advanced Metering System Deployment for CenterPoint Energy. "Access to near real-time usage data is a major step to help consumers make smart energy decisions.
"Within 60 days of the smart meter installation, following a testing and acceptance period, consumers can register to view their usage down to 15-minute intervals," continued Mercado. "For the first time ever, consumers won't have to wait for their monthly bill to see how much electricity they have consumed. They'll be able to see what time of day, what time of week and what time of year they use the most electricity."
The Smart Meter Texas portal also allows retail electric providers (REPs) to access their smart meter customers' usage information to support retail offerings such as energy analysis tools, time-of-use rates, and pre-paid service. Through the portal, REPs can also connect Home Area Network devices to smart meters that will help customers better manage their electricity use by remotely controlling smart electric appliances and thermostats, which are under development by a number of manufacturers.
Since March 2009, CenterPoint Energy has installed more than 267,000 smart electric meters along with supporting communications infrastructure and computing systems as part of a multi-year plan to deploy more than 2 million smart meters across the company's entire electric service territory in greater Houston. Upon completion of negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy for a $200 million stimulus grant, the company will accelerate its smart meter deployment from five years to three and begin building a self-healing Intelligent Grid that will utilize smart meters and other technologies to improve operational efficiency and electric reliability.
Visit http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com/EnergyInSight for the latest information on the company's current smart meter program.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution, competitive natural gas sales and services, interstate pipelines, and field services operations. The company serves more than five million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Assets total nearly $20 billion. With about 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 135 years. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements. Actual events and results may differ materially from those projected. The statements in this news release regarding future financial performance and results of operations and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect actual results include the timing and outcome of appeals from the true-up proceedings, the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative, and IRS decisions, effects of competition, weather variations, changes in CenterPoint Energy's or its subsidiaries' business plans, financial market conditions, the timing and extent of changes in natural gas and natural gas liquids prices, the impact of unplanned facility outages, and other factors discussed in CenterPoint Energy's and its subsidiaries' Forms 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and other filings with the SEC.
For more information contact:
Media:
Leticia Lowe
Phone 713-207-7702
Investors:
Marianne Paulsen
Phone 713.207.6500
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Leticia Lowe, +1-713-207-7702, or Investors, Marianne
Paulsen, +1-713-207-6500, both of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.centerpointenergy.com/
Consortium of Texas utilities launches Smart Meter Texas portal
HOUSTON, March 23 -- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP), joined other electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) in Texas to launch the Smart Meter Texas common portal and data repository, which will give consumers in Texas with smart meters more control over their electricity use.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO)
CenterPoint Energy has installed and tested more than 157,000 smart meters for residential and business consumers in Houston, and these consumers can now view their electric usage history down to 15-minute intervals at http://www.SmartMeterTexas.com. The company has installed an additional 111,000 smart meters which are in the process of being tested.
The Web portal developed and operated by IBM on behalf of CenterPoint Energy and other Texas TDUs, including Oncor and American Electric Power, will serve as a single repository of usage data for customers with smart meters in the service territories of these utilities.
"This is a significant milestone in our smart energy technology strategy," said Kenny Mercado, division senior vice president, Advanced Metering System Deployment for CenterPoint Energy. "Access to near real-time usage data is a major step to help consumers make smart energy decisions.
"Within 60 days of the smart meter installation, following a testing and acceptance period, consumers can register to view their usage down to 15-minute intervals," continued Mercado. "For the first time ever, consumers won't have to wait for their monthly bill to see how much electricity they have consumed. They'll be able to see what time of day, what time of week and what time of year they use the most electricity."
The Smart Meter Texas portal also allows retail electric providers (REPs) to access their smart meter customers' usage information to support retail offerings such as energy analysis tools, time-of-use rates, and pre-paid service. Through the portal, REPs can also connect Home Area Network devices to smart meters that will help customers better manage their electricity use by remotely controlling smart electric appliances and thermostats, which are under development by a number of manufacturers.
Since March 2009, CenterPoint Energy has installed more than 267,000 smart electric meters along with supporting communications infrastructure and computing systems as part of a multi-year plan to deploy more than 2 million smart meters across the company's entire electric service territory in greater Houston. Upon completion of negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy for a $200 million stimulus grant, the company will accelerate its smart meter deployment from five years to three and begin building a self-healing Intelligent Grid that will utilize smart meters and other technologies to improve operational efficiency and electric reliability.
Visit http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com/EnergyInSight for the latest information on the company's current smart meter program.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution, competitive natural gas sales and services, interstate pipelines, and field services operations. The company serves more than five million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Assets total nearly $20 billion. With about 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 135 years. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements. Actual events and results may differ materially from those projected. The statements in this news release regarding future financial performance and results of operations and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect actual results include the timing and outcome of appeals from the true-up proceedings, the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative, and IRS decisions, effects of competition, weather variations, changes in CenterPoint Energy's or its subsidiaries' business plans, financial market conditions, the timing and extent of changes in natural gas and natural gas liquids prices, the impact of unplanned facility outages, and other factors discussed in CenterPoint Energy's and its subsidiaries' Forms 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, and other filings with the SEC.
For more information contact:
Media:
Leticia Lowe
Phone 713-207-7702
Investors:
Marianne Paulsen
Phone 713.207.6500
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/CNPLOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Leticia Lowe, +1-713-207-7702, or Investors, Marianne
Paulsen, +1-713-207-6500, both of CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.centerpointenergy.com/
LG Mobile Phones Showcases Its Latest Products and Initiatives at CTIA Wireless 2010
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:21:01 AM
LG Mobile Phones Showcases Its Latest Products and Initiatives at CTIA Wireless 2010
Interactive Booth Elements Invite Attendees to Rethink Texting While Driving, Encourage Participants to 'Recycle 4 Change'
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a leading global mobile communication and information company, will feature an impressive display of the latest advancements in mobile phone technology, advanced music and TV capability, and eco-product design at CTIA Wireless 2010 (Booth #1000). In addition to showcasing the company's latest wireless devices, the LG booth will feature interactive displays that will engage and inform tradeshow attendees on a variety of topics and technologies.
Marketing Initiatives
LG Text Ed
In February 2010, LG launched its Text Ed initiative, which includes an advisory council of experts who will provide parents with information on a range of topics--from sexting to phone etiquette to driving while texting--via a new website: http://www.LGTextEd.com. In fact, attendees can even test drive the "LG Don't Text & Drive" simulator, which allows users to experience the dangers of driving and texting, but in a safe and controlled setting.
LG ecoMobilization
LG will showcase its eco-friendly initiatives as part of its LG ecoMobilization program, which offers easy-to-use tools such as a zero-waste mobile phone recycling program and TXT 2 Recycle(TM). Participants simply text the word ECO to 95173, and reply to the text with their mailing address, and pre-paid packaging will be delivered to their doorstep. Adding an element of fun into caring for the environment, CTIA attendees can put their knowledge of eCycling to the test with the LG eco game, Recycle 4 Change. Playing on large touchscreen LG LCD screens, consumers will have the chance to learn about what components are in a phone and how they are sorted to be recycled. Users will be prompted to donate the points they've earned to one of three philanthropic causes: Save the Music Foundation, The Environmental Defense Fund or they can give back to the ecoMobilization program. Through Recycle 4 Change, LG plans to donate a total of $10,000 on behalf of consumers that have participated during CTIA 2010.
"As a lifestyle company, we seek to enrich our customers' lives not only by developing feature-rich handsets, but by also reaching them in meaningful ways and where they spend most of their time," said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president of marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. "Our current technology, marketing partnerships and social initiatives mirror our strategy of listening to consumers to create products and programs that will resonate with them, echoing their values and wants. Combined, these all add up to a solid and promising 2010."
Featured LG Handsets at CTIA Wireless 2010 Include:
LG Remarq
LG Remarq is a chic messaging wiz with a full sliding QWERTY keyboard featuring a 1.3 MP camera, MP3 player with MicroSD(TM) slot card slot, (Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology and instant messaging. Customers can stay connected to their friends and post their latest pics with easy access to Facebook® and Photobucket®. Available in either dark silver or turquoise, LG Remarq and its packaging are designed with environmentally responsible components. The outer casing is made from 19.7 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and is 87 percent recyclable. The device meets strict international RoHS standards for ultra-low levels of materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium. LG Remarq has low levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is nearly free of brominated flame retardants (BFR): two materials commonly targeted on green electronics guidelines. The packaging is fully recyclable packaging featuring a brown craft paper exterior and made from 87 percent post consumer material (PCM). The phone tray inside the box is made from 100 percent PCM.
LG Arena
The feature-rich LG Arena, with its advanced 3-D unique user interface, supports and allows users to watch mobile TV. Its sleekly designed HD display provides users with a vibrant, full color, clear mobile HD TV watching experience while its revolutionary Dolby Mobile® Sound brings a deep, rich, and engaging listening experience to all who use it. The external touchscreen allows users to accurately Email, text and instant message. LG Arena also houses an extraordinary 5.0 megapixel camera with built-in flash and SmartLight(TM).
LG Cosmos
A compact, stylish phone with a rounded shape and metallic finish, the LG Cosmos gives users the universe in the palm of their hands. Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools (access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites) and features, the LG Cosmos allows users to keep their friends in-the-know while keeping up with life on the go. LG Cosmos also boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera that features three different resolution settings and an image editor.
LG Accolade
LG Accolade is a small but mighty flip phone with a compact design that's easy to tuck in a pocket or toss in a handbag. Inside, LG Accolade has all the essential features users need to help keep in touch with friends and family such as quick access to text messaging, web-based email, and picture messaging. Featuring easy-to-read keys, a 1.3 megapixel camera, speaker-independent voice commands and Bluetooth capability, LG Accolade is the perfect device for on-the-go users with full lives, but basic mobile communication needs.
LG Lotus Elite
LG Lotus Elite makes a distinctive fashion statement with its unique square shape, amazing tattoo pattern, full QWERTY flip and Sprint® One Click, a highly-customizable user interface that provides easier access to favorite features. LG Lotus Elite has an external touchscreen and allows users access to Sprint Navigation, text messages, change channels on Sprint TV® and navigate songs in the Sprint Music Store without opening the phone. LG Lotus Elite offers the perfect combination of both style and substance with stereo Bluetooth, 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder, and a MicroSD(TM) slot.
LG Rumor Touch
LG Rumor Touch enhances messaging capabilities with a large 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, 5 line QWERTY keyboard, and 3G data capabilities providing quick and easy social networking access. Keeping connected is easy with the stylish LG Rumor Touch with quick access to threaded text messaging, instant messaging or Email. Exclusive to Sprint, LG Rumor Touch features a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, stereo Bluetooth®, MicroSD card slot, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, Sprint Music and Sprint Mobile Email with corporate email and calendar features.
LG Wine II
The LG Wine II is a handy flip phone that makes communicating simple and fast. With dedicated hot keys, users have quick access to their favorite features. Add the large outside display, plus scalable fonts, and info on LG Wine II is displayed big, bold, and easy to read. The one-touch speakerphone allows calls and music on the built-in FM Tuner to come across loud and clear. Users can use Bluetooth® wireless technology to talk hands-free and enjoy taking pictures with the 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder. Then, they can share their images with family and friends via LG Wine II's handy picture messaging feature.
LG Mobile Digital TV
As co-developer of the new broadcast standard for digital television transmission to mobile and handheld devices, LG Electronics is leading the way in developing chips and handsets for this new service. At CTIA Wireless 2010, LG is showcasing two CDMA and one GSM handset with mobile DTV receiving capability, which is a complementary service to video programming already offered by wireless carriers. (See separate news release.)
Featured LG Netbooks at CTIA 2010 Include:
LG X300 Netbook
Boasting a sleek, lightweight design, the new LG X300 is a powerful netbook for personal and professional use. The portable device has a sleek 11.6-inch wide LCD screen and offers smoother operation through a unique reflective keyboard and the borderless touchpad. This mobile PC employs a Solid State Drive and works on a 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Processor. The Windows 7 Home Premium operating system is enhanced by HD video quality and SRS TruSurround HD sound. Weighing in at fewer than 990g with smart built-in features such as Smart-On 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi and a 64GB hard drive, the X300 provides the ultimate on-the-go computing experience.
Featured LG accessories at CES 2010 Include:
LG Turbo
LG Turbo is a 3G modem that is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry and features a swivel connector that plugs into a laptop's USB port. With 3G high-speed data access, fast download speeds up to 7.2 mbps, and a MicroSD(TM) slot for extra data storage, LG Turbo is sure to satisfy the busiest of executives. In addition, the unique swivel USB connector allows for the smallest workspace footprint and multiple connection positions.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 585
With multi-connection capabilities, HBM-585 is a multitasker's dream. Featuring Bluetooth 2.1 technology, voice-activated dialing, echo cancellation and noise suppression, the extra slim and lightweight HMB-585 is a must have accessory. With a talk time of up to five hours and audible battery status, users can make a vigorous amount of calls without fear of their device dying in mid sentence.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 810
This solar powered headset is perfect for the on-the-go user who seeks an unparalleled calling experience. Featuring crystal clear noise reduction and echo cancellation and the innovative benefits of Bluetooth 2.1 technology, the HBM-810 allows users to talk for up to 5 hours. Boasting useful features such as Name Alert(TM), which clearly announces incoming callers so users will always know who is calling them without having to look at their cell phone, and automatic volume control this device takes hands-free calling to a whole new level.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 235
The HBM-235 is an attractive stereo headset with a dual built-in microphone that helps suppress and filter background noise for clearer sound quality. Together with echo cancellation and noise suppression, auto volume control, Bluetooth 2.1 technology and voice activated dialing, the HBM-235 offers an exceptional hands-free calling experience.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.
Source: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Demetra Kavadeles of LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc, +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com, or Erica Samadani of LG-One,
+1-310-210-4071, Erica.Samadani@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
Interactive Booth Elements Invite Attendees to Rethink Texting While Driving, Encourage Participants to 'Recycle 4 Change'
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a leading global mobile communication and information company, will feature an impressive display of the latest advancements in mobile phone technology, advanced music and TV capability, and eco-product design at CTIA Wireless 2010 (Booth #1000). In addition to showcasing the company's latest wireless devices, the LG booth will feature interactive displays that will engage and inform tradeshow attendees on a variety of topics and technologies.
Marketing Initiatives
LG Text Ed
In February 2010, LG launched its Text Ed initiative, which includes an advisory council of experts who will provide parents with information on a range of topics--from sexting to phone etiquette to driving while texting--via a new website: http://www.LGTextEd.com. In fact, attendees can even test drive the "LG Don't Text & Drive" simulator, which allows users to experience the dangers of driving and texting, but in a safe and controlled setting.
LG ecoMobilization
LG will showcase its eco-friendly initiatives as part of its LG ecoMobilization program, which offers easy-to-use tools such as a zero-waste mobile phone recycling program and TXT 2 Recycle(TM). Participants simply text the word ECO to 95173, and reply to the text with their mailing address, and pre-paid packaging will be delivered to their doorstep. Adding an element of fun into caring for the environment, CTIA attendees can put their knowledge of eCycling to the test with the LG eco game, Recycle 4 Change. Playing on large touchscreen LG LCD screens, consumers will have the chance to learn about what components are in a phone and how they are sorted to be recycled. Users will be prompted to donate the points they've earned to one of three philanthropic causes: Save the Music Foundation, The Environmental Defense Fund or they can give back to the ecoMobilization program. Through Recycle 4 Change, LG plans to donate a total of $10,000 on behalf of consumers that have participated during CTIA 2010.
"As a lifestyle company, we seek to enrich our customers' lives not only by developing feature-rich handsets, but by also reaching them in meaningful ways and where they spend most of their time," said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president of marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. "Our current technology, marketing partnerships and social initiatives mirror our strategy of listening to consumers to create products and programs that will resonate with them, echoing their values and wants. Combined, these all add up to a solid and promising 2010."
Featured LG Handsets at CTIA Wireless 2010 Include:
LG Remarq
LG Remarq is a chic messaging wiz with a full sliding QWERTY keyboard featuring a 1.3 MP camera, MP3 player with MicroSD(TM) slot card slot, (Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology and instant messaging. Customers can stay connected to their friends and post their latest pics with easy access to Facebook® and Photobucket®. Available in either dark silver or turquoise, LG Remarq and its packaging are designed with environmentally responsible components. The outer casing is made from 19.7 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and is 87 percent recyclable. The device meets strict international RoHS standards for ultra-low levels of materials such as lead, mercury and cadmium. LG Remarq has low levels of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and is nearly free of brominated flame retardants (BFR): two materials commonly targeted on green electronics guidelines. The packaging is fully recyclable packaging featuring a brown craft paper exterior and made from 87 percent post consumer material (PCM). The phone tray inside the box is made from 100 percent PCM.
LG Arena
The feature-rich LG Arena, with its advanced 3-D unique user interface, supports and allows users to watch mobile TV. Its sleekly designed HD display provides users with a vibrant, full color, clear mobile HD TV watching experience while its revolutionary Dolby Mobile® Sound brings a deep, rich, and engaging listening experience to all who use it. The external touchscreen allows users to accurately Email, text and instant message. LG Arena also houses an extraordinary 5.0 megapixel camera with built-in flash and SmartLight(TM).
LG Cosmos
A compact, stylish phone with a rounded shape and metallic finish, the LG Cosmos gives users the universe in the palm of their hands. Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools (access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites) and features, the LG Cosmos allows users to keep their friends in-the-know while keeping up with life on the go. LG Cosmos also boasts a 1.3 megapixel camera that features three different resolution settings and an image editor.
LG Accolade
LG Accolade is a small but mighty flip phone with a compact design that's easy to tuck in a pocket or toss in a handbag. Inside, LG Accolade has all the essential features users need to help keep in touch with friends and family such as quick access to text messaging, web-based email, and picture messaging. Featuring easy-to-read keys, a 1.3 megapixel camera, speaker-independent voice commands and Bluetooth capability, LG Accolade is the perfect device for on-the-go users with full lives, but basic mobile communication needs.
LG Lotus Elite
LG Lotus Elite makes a distinctive fashion statement with its unique square shape, amazing tattoo pattern, full QWERTY flip and Sprint® One Click, a highly-customizable user interface that provides easier access to favorite features. LG Lotus Elite has an external touchscreen and allows users access to Sprint Navigation, text messages, change channels on Sprint TV® and navigate songs in the Sprint Music Store without opening the phone. LG Lotus Elite offers the perfect combination of both style and substance with stereo Bluetooth, 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder, and a MicroSD(TM) slot.
LG Rumor Touch
LG Rumor Touch enhances messaging capabilities with a large 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, 5 line QWERTY keyboard, and 3G data capabilities providing quick and easy social networking access. Keeping connected is easy with the stylish LG Rumor Touch with quick access to threaded text messaging, instant messaging or Email. Exclusive to Sprint, LG Rumor Touch features a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, stereo Bluetooth®, MicroSD card slot, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, Sprint Music and Sprint Mobile Email with corporate email and calendar features.
LG Wine II
The LG Wine II is a handy flip phone that makes communicating simple and fast. With dedicated hot keys, users have quick access to their favorite features. Add the large outside display, plus scalable fonts, and info on LG Wine II is displayed big, bold, and easy to read. The one-touch speakerphone allows calls and music on the built-in FM Tuner to come across loud and clear. Users can use Bluetooth® wireless technology to talk hands-free and enjoy taking pictures with the 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder. Then, they can share their images with family and friends via LG Wine II's handy picture messaging feature.
LG Mobile Digital TV
As co-developer of the new broadcast standard for digital television transmission to mobile and handheld devices, LG Electronics is leading the way in developing chips and handsets for this new service. At CTIA Wireless 2010, LG is showcasing two CDMA and one GSM handset with mobile DTV receiving capability, which is a complementary service to video programming already offered by wireless carriers. (See separate news release.)
Featured LG Netbooks at CTIA 2010 Include:
LG X300 Netbook
Boasting a sleek, lightweight design, the new LG X300 is a powerful netbook for personal and professional use. The portable device has a sleek 11.6-inch wide LCD screen and offers smoother operation through a unique reflective keyboard and the borderless touchpad. This mobile PC employs a Solid State Drive and works on a 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Processor. The Windows 7 Home Premium operating system is enhanced by HD video quality and SRS TruSurround HD sound. Weighing in at fewer than 990g with smart built-in features such as Smart-On 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi and a 64GB hard drive, the X300 provides the ultimate on-the-go computing experience.
Featured LG accessories at CES 2010 Include:
LG Turbo
LG Turbo is a 3G modem that is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry and features a swivel connector that plugs into a laptop's USB port. With 3G high-speed data access, fast download speeds up to 7.2 mbps, and a MicroSD(TM) slot for extra data storage, LG Turbo is sure to satisfy the busiest of executives. In addition, the unique swivel USB connector allows for the smallest workspace footprint and multiple connection positions.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 585
With multi-connection capabilities, HBM-585 is a multitasker's dream. Featuring Bluetooth 2.1 technology, voice-activated dialing, echo cancellation and noise suppression, the extra slim and lightweight HMB-585 is a must have accessory. With a talk time of up to five hours and audible battery status, users can make a vigorous amount of calls without fear of their device dying in mid sentence.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 810
This solar powered headset is perfect for the on-the-go user who seeks an unparalleled calling experience. Featuring crystal clear noise reduction and echo cancellation and the innovative benefits of Bluetooth 2.1 technology, the HBM-810 allows users to talk for up to 5 hours. Boasting useful features such as Name Alert(TM), which clearly announces incoming callers so users will always know who is calling them without having to look at their cell phone, and automatic volume control this device takes hands-free calling to a whole new level.
Bluetooth Headset, HBM - 235
The HBM-235 is an attractive stereo headset with a dual built-in microphone that helps suppress and filter background noise for clearer sound quality. Together with echo cancellation and noise suppression, auto volume control, Bluetooth 2.1 technology and voice activated dialing, the HBM-235 offers an exceptional hands-free calling experience.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.
Source: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Demetra Kavadeles of LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc, +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com, or Erica Samadani of LG-One,
+1-310-210-4071, Erica.Samadani@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Offer a Strikingly Hip Device at a Heavenly Price
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Phones Offer a Strikingly Hip Device at a Heavenly Price
New LG Cosmos Gives Customers the Universe with Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard, Built-in Social Networking Features and More
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., SAN DIEGO, and LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced LG Cosmos(TM) will be available on March 25 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools and features, LG Cosmos allows customers to keep their friends in the know while keeping up with life on the go.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74516 )
Key features:
-- Compact, friendly and stylish candy bar phone with a rounded shape and
metallic finish
-- Web-based e-mail, instant messaging and chat
-- Text, picture and voice messaging
-- One-touch speaker phone
-- Speaker-independent voice commands, including Call, Send Msg To, Go
To, Check, Contacts, Search, Redial, My Verizon and Help
-- Voice clarity - Auto adjust voice clarity based on surrounding noise
level
-- Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles:
headset, hands-free, phonebook access and object push
-- Send calendar events, contact information and print photos via
Bluetooth
-- Dedicated favorites shortcut keys for up to 10 contacts
-- Micro USB charging port
-- USB charging via computer
-- GPS support for enhanced location accuracy
Additional features:
-- Access to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other social networking
sites
-- 1.3 megapixel camera that includes:
-- Three different resolutions
-- Zoom up to 2.0 times
-- Noise reduction to improve image quality in low-light environments
-- Image editor that allows users to zoom, rotate and crop any
picture
-- Insta-uploading of pictures directly to online albums and Facebook
-- Customizable shutter/cue sound, brightness, white balance, color
effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode
Pricing and availability:
-- LG Cosmos will be available on Thursday, March 25, online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer
agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit
card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit
cards are accepted.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74516
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN10
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Media, Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Demetra Kavadeles, LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc., +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com, or Jacqueline Johnson,
LG-One from LG Mobile Phones, +1-310-248-6192, Jacqueline.Johnson@LG-One.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
New LG Cosmos Gives Customers the Universe with Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard, Built-in Social Networking Features and More
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., SAN DIEGO, and LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) announced LG Cosmos(TM) will be available on March 25 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Equipped with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy text messaging and built-in social networking tools and features, LG Cosmos allows customers to keep their friends in the know while keeping up with life on the go.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74516 )
Key features:
-- Compact, friendly and stylish candy bar phone with a rounded shape and
metallic finish
-- Web-based e-mail, instant messaging and chat
-- Text, picture and voice messaging
-- One-touch speaker phone
-- Speaker-independent voice commands, including Call, Send Msg To, Go
To, Check, Contacts, Search, Redial, My Verizon and Help
-- Voice clarity - Auto adjust voice clarity based on surrounding noise
level
-- Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with support for the following profiles:
headset, hands-free, phonebook access and object push
-- Send calendar events, contact information and print photos via
Bluetooth
-- Dedicated favorites shortcut keys for up to 10 contacts
-- Micro USB charging port
-- USB charging via computer
-- GPS support for enhanced location accuracy
Additional features:
-- Access to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other social networking
sites
-- 1.3 megapixel camera that includes:
-- Three different resolutions
-- Zoom up to 2.0 times
-- Noise reduction to improve image quality in low-light environments
-- Image editor that allows users to zoom, rotate and crop any
picture
-- Insta-uploading of pictures directly to online albums and Facebook
-- Customizable shutter/cue sound, brightness, white balance, color
effects, photometry, self-timer and night mode
Pricing and availability:
-- LG Cosmos will be available on Thursday, March 25, online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer
agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit
card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit
cards are accepted.
-- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100323/NY74516
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN10
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Media, Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; or Demetra Kavadeles, LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc., +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com, or Jacqueline Johnson,
LG-One from LG Mobile Phones, +1-310-248-6192, Jacqueline.Johnson@LG-One.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
New LG Enterprise Partner Program to Deliver Enhanced Smartphone Applications, Business Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
New LG Enterprise Partner Program to Deliver Enhanced Smartphone Applications, Business Solutions
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced a new LG Enterprise Application Partner Program set to debut at CTIA Wireless 2010 (Booth #1000) in Las Vegas. Designed to improve the LG Smartphone Enterprise end-user experience by working together closely with innovative Third-Party Application Partners, the program will improve interaction with application developers focused on enterprise sales, marketing and new product development. In addition, this program will give LG application developer partners improved access to our newest LG Smartphones.
"We are pleased to extend our LG presence into the Enterprise and SMB business markets with our growing portfolio of advanced LG Smartphone devices," said Kevin Shin, corporate vice president of enterprise for LG Mobile Phones, North America. "We believe that these enterprise application partnerships will be the key to our success as we expand our LG Smartphone market share."
Several new Enterprise Partner Applications, slated to run on newly available LG Windows Phones, will be demonstrated in the LG Enterprise Solutions area of the booth throughout the show. LG is working together closely with Microsoft to help expand into new Enterprise customer accounts using Enterprise Partner Applications built on the Windows Phone Operating System.
The LG Enterprise Partnership Program includes participation with the following industry-leading partners: Microsoft Corp., Good Technology, Intuit, Citrix, Sybase, Bloomberg, NetMotion Wireless, Formotus, Antenna Software, Spring Wireless, Pyxis Mobile, Trust Digital and Reality Mobile.
"Microsoft is pleased to continue to support LG in their development and sales of new LG Windows Phones," said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Microsoft Corp. "Given their expertise in mobile technology, we believe that LG is well positioned to bring these applications for Windows Phones to market for business customers."
The LG Smartphone portfolio includes devices powered by advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) chipsets with integrated 1GHz processor, 3G, GPU and GPS capabilities. "Qualcomm and LG have a very long history together, and we are expanding our relationship by focusing on enterprise markets with Snapdragon-powered smartphones," said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of marketing for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "The superior capabilities that Snapdragon offers complement LG's mobile expertise, and we look forward to continued collaboration in order to bring greater value to enterprise users through a new generation of smartphones."
LG will have representatives available on-site in the LG booth (#1000, Central Hall) at CTIA Wireless 2010 to discuss these exciting new applications partnerships and to demonstrate these enterprise mobility applications solutions running on the latest LG Smartphones.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
Source: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Demetra Kavadeles of LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc., +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com; or Jackie Johnson of LG-One,
+1-310-210-6192, jacqueline.johnson@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
LAS VEGAS, March 23 -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, today announced a new LG Enterprise Application Partner Program set to debut at CTIA Wireless 2010 (Booth #1000) in Las Vegas. Designed to improve the LG Smartphone Enterprise end-user experience by working together closely with innovative Third-Party Application Partners, the program will improve interaction with application developers focused on enterprise sales, marketing and new product development. In addition, this program will give LG application developer partners improved access to our newest LG Smartphones.
"We are pleased to extend our LG presence into the Enterprise and SMB business markets with our growing portfolio of advanced LG Smartphone devices," said Kevin Shin, corporate vice president of enterprise for LG Mobile Phones, North America. "We believe that these enterprise application partnerships will be the key to our success as we expand our LG Smartphone market share."
Several new Enterprise Partner Applications, slated to run on newly available LG Windows Phones, will be demonstrated in the LG Enterprise Solutions area of the booth throughout the show. LG is working together closely with Microsoft to help expand into new Enterprise customer accounts using Enterprise Partner Applications built on the Windows Phone Operating System.
The LG Enterprise Partnership Program includes participation with the following industry-leading partners: Microsoft Corp., Good Technology, Intuit, Citrix, Sybase, Bloomberg, NetMotion Wireless, Formotus, Antenna Software, Spring Wireless, Pyxis Mobile, Trust Digital and Reality Mobile.
"Microsoft is pleased to continue to support LG in their development and sales of new LG Windows Phones," said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Microsoft Corp. "Given their expertise in mobile technology, we believe that LG is well positioned to bring these applications for Windows Phones to market for business customers."
The LG Smartphone portfolio includes devices powered by advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) chipsets with integrated 1GHz processor, 3G, GPU and GPS capabilities. "Qualcomm and LG have a very long history together, and we are expanding our relationship by focusing on enterprise markets with Snapdragon-powered smartphones," said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of marketing for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "The superior capabilities that Snapdragon offers complement LG's mobile expertise, and we look forward to continued collaboration in order to bring greater value to enterprise users through a new generation of smartphones."
LG will have representatives available on-site in the LG booth (#1000, Central Hall) at CTIA Wireless 2010 to discuss these exciting new applications partnerships and to demonstrate these enterprise mobility applications solutions running on the latest LG Smartphones.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
Source: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Demetra Kavadeles of LG Electronics Inc., LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc., +1-707-328-5307, demetra.kavadeles@lge.com; or Jackie Johnson of LG-One,
+1-310-210-6192, jacqueline.johnson@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
Sixnet Announces IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 23, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
Sixnet Announces IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers
New Industrial M2M Wireless Products Extend Connectivity to Remote Devices in Harsh Settings
BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y., March 23 -- Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and commercial markets, today announced the new Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers at the DistribuTECH 2010 conference in Tampa, Florida. Sixnet is currently displaying these new products and other industrial connectivity solutions designed for power and energy customers from March 23-25 at DistribuTECH booth #239.
Sixnet's IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers provide secure, cost-effective wireless connectivity to remote locations and assets. They can reliably be used as secure, primary WAN connections or as backup to landline connections.
These new rugged wireless products provide cellular connectivity for remote devices such as meters, sensors or RTUs in industrial environments such as power and energy, oil and gas, water/wastewater, transportation and video surveillance, where space may be limited and wired connectivity is not feasible. For many remote sites, cellular solutions can be easier to deploy and more cost effective than landline connections.
-- The Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateway provides 3G or 2G
cellular connectivity, one Ethernet port, one serial port and support
for either AC or DC power.
-- The Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Router provides 3G or 2G
cellular connectivity, one or five Ethernet ports, one serial port,
and support for either AC or DC power. It delivers full firewall and
routing functionality, supporting IPSec or SSL VPN, Port Forwarding
and support for Network Address Translation (NAT), OSPF and RIP. It
also offers a local web-based management interface.
Both products are managed by Sixnet's SixView(TM) Manager, which enables powerful management, configuration and monitoring of multiple devices from a single console. SixView Manager also allows customers to easily update firmware and make field changes to gateways or routers without having to deploy resources to remote locations or manage individual units, thereby saving time and reducing costs. SixView Manager is used to manage all of Sixnet's M2M wireless solutions, including the recently announced QuicKonnect(TM) Routers, EnterprisePro(TM) Routers, ATM Cellular Gateway and ATM Internet Gateway.
"Our industrial gateways and routers bring cellular connectivity to remote locations and the harshest environments," said Hilton Nicholson, CEO at Sixnet. "Cellular continues to be a cost-effective, easy-to-use alternative to WAN technologies, and with our compact form factor and powerful management platform, Sixnet makes it easier to deploy, monitor and manage devices regardless of location."
Sixnet's comprehensive portfolio of M2M and mobile connectivity solutions are designed for a wide range of markets and applications such as power substations, water treatment, oil & gas, military, intelligent transportation systems and others. In addition to harsh industrial and outdoor environments, Sixnet also provides wireless connectivity for kiosks, ATM machines, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, lottery machines, landline backup, remote monitoring and control, fleet management, field service vehicles and other applications.
For more information on Sixnet's M2M wireless gateways and routers, visit http://www.sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or email sales@sixnet.com.
About Sixnet
For more than three decades, Sixnet has been providing leading industrial and commercial machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet's flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.sixnet.com.
Media contacts: Cindy Dustin Drew Miale
Sixnet Davies Murphy Group
+1 518 877 5173 +1 781 418 2438
cindy.dustin@sixnet.comsixnet@daviesmurphy.com
www.sixnet.com http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: Sixnet
CONTACT: Cindy Dustin of Sixnet, +1-518-877-5173,
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com; or Drew Miale of Davies Murphy Group,
+1-781-418-2438, sixnet@daviesmurphy.com
Web Site: http://www.sixnet.com/
New Industrial M2M Wireless Products Extend Connectivity to Remote Devices in Harsh Settings
BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y., March 23 -- Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and commercial markets, today announced the new Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers at the DistribuTECH 2010 conference in Tampa, Florida. Sixnet is currently displaying these new products and other industrial connectivity solutions designed for power and energy customers from March 23-25 at DistribuTECH booth #239.
Sixnet's IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateways and Routers provide secure, cost-effective wireless connectivity to remote locations and assets. They can reliably be used as secure, primary WAN connections or as backup to landline connections.
These new rugged wireless products provide cellular connectivity for remote devices such as meters, sensors or RTUs in industrial environments such as power and energy, oil and gas, water/wastewater, transportation and video surveillance, where space may be limited and wired connectivity is not feasible. For many remote sites, cellular solutions can be easier to deploy and more cost effective than landline connections.
-- The Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Gateway provides 3G or 2G
cellular connectivity, one Ethernet port, one serial port and support
for either AC or DC power.
-- The Sixnet IndustrialPro(TM) Wireless Router provides 3G or 2G
cellular connectivity, one or five Ethernet ports, one serial port,
and support for either AC or DC power. It delivers full firewall and
routing functionality, supporting IPSec or SSL VPN, Port Forwarding
and support for Network Address Translation (NAT), OSPF and RIP. It
also offers a local web-based management interface.
Both products are managed by Sixnet's SixView(TM) Manager, which enables powerful management, configuration and monitoring of multiple devices from a single console. SixView Manager also allows customers to easily update firmware and make field changes to gateways or routers without having to deploy resources to remote locations or manage individual units, thereby saving time and reducing costs. SixView Manager is used to manage all of Sixnet's M2M wireless solutions, including the recently announced QuicKonnect(TM) Routers, EnterprisePro(TM) Routers, ATM Cellular Gateway and ATM Internet Gateway.
"Our industrial gateways and routers bring cellular connectivity to remote locations and the harshest environments," said Hilton Nicholson, CEO at Sixnet. "Cellular continues to be a cost-effective, easy-to-use alternative to WAN technologies, and with our compact form factor and powerful management platform, Sixnet makes it easier to deploy, monitor and manage devices regardless of location."
Sixnet's comprehensive portfolio of M2M and mobile connectivity solutions are designed for a wide range of markets and applications such as power substations, water treatment, oil & gas, military, intelligent transportation systems and others. In addition to harsh industrial and outdoor environments, Sixnet also provides wireless connectivity for kiosks, ATM machines, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, lottery machines, landline backup, remote monitoring and control, fleet management, field service vehicles and other applications.
For more information on Sixnet's M2M wireless gateways and routers, visit http://www.sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or email sales@sixnet.com.
About Sixnet
For more than three decades, Sixnet has been providing leading industrial and commercial machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet's flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.sixnet.com.
Media contacts: Cindy Dustin Drew Miale
Sixnet Davies Murphy Group
+1 518 877 5173 +1 781 418 2438
cindy.dustin@sixnet.comsixnet@daviesmurphy.com
www.sixnet.com http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: Sixnet
CONTACT: Cindy Dustin of Sixnet, +1-518-877-5173,
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com; or Drew Miale of Davies Murphy Group,
+1-781-418-2438, sixnet@daviesmurphy.com
Web Site: http://www.sixnet.com/