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Katharine McPhee Engages Her Fans With Unique Digital Marketing Efforts for New Album UNBROKEN

Round Two Of 'Kat's Karaoke Challenge' Launching Soon

LOS ANGELES, March 22 -- By offering her numerous fans fresh and creative ways to take part in promoting her music career in the digital universe, Katharine McPhee has been reaching out like few other artists. From helping with a fan's wedding playlist to calling fans during an album listening party, from giving fans opportunities to create videos and splash pages to having them design a fashion set, Kat has involved them in getting the word out about her sophomore album, Unbroken (Verve Forecast Records), released January 5, 2010.

"Katharine is an incredibly talented artist and performer," said Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO of the Verve Music Group. "Our goal is to build on her already successful career, broaden her fan base and further develop fan loyalty. We feel that the best way to accomplish this is for Katharine to use digital marketing efforts like this to interact directly with her fans."

So, anticipating that her song "Lifetime" would become a favorite at weddings across the country, Verve staff proposed a contest to Project Wedding, the new wedding site from eHarmony. The promotion asked users to listen to and comment on the song.  The winner of a random drawing would then receive a phone call from McPhee to discuss selecting appropriate songs for a wedding playlist.

Meanwhile at Facebook, fans were encouraged to create their own online Unbroken listening parties. The fan that attracted the most members--more than 300 in just two days--won an advance copy of the album, a catered pizza party and a "thank you" phone call from McPhee.

At Polyvore, one the highest trafficked fashion sites on the web, more than 1,300 users submitted designs for a fashion set for the singer-songwriter. Another user-generated promotion asked fans to create their own splash pages for her website. Hundreds from around the world sent in their artwork. In turn, they alerted their friends to view the results via Facebook and Twitter. The same viral approach and word-of-mouth marked the success of Kat's Karaoke Challenge, for which fans were invited to upload videos of them singing the first verse and chorus of "Had It All." Thanks to the Facebook Status Update, Comments and Like features, the video clips spread across Facebook, with some garnering more than 600 "likes." The fan with the most "likes" won a prize. Round Two of Kat's Karaoke Challenge will launch soon.

McPhee also teamed with Blair Fowler, teen host of the popular YouTube channel Juicy Star 07, to shoot two videos for that channel. The videos have earned more than 1,000,000 views. In addition, Verve's digital marketing gurus created a VIP List feature for McPhee's website and elsewhere that offers mobile alerts and sends key content and information to her e-mail list, which has grown from zero to 30,000 in only six months. The "behind the velvet rope" access to all things Kat-related thus rewards her most dedicated fans.

"The digital marketing we're doing at Verve is focused on enhancing the bond between Kat and her fans," said Resnikoff. "In the end, her success begins with those fans."

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
   

CONTACT:  Sujata Murthy of Universal Music Enterprises, +1-310-865-7812,
sujata.murthy@umusic.com; or Kim Jakwerth of Marleah Leslie & Associates PR,
+1-323-464-9669, kim@marleahleslie.com, for Universal Music Enterprises

Creating Healthcare Reform from the Inside Out Through Supply Chain Best Practices that Improve Financial and Clinical Performance is Focus of 2010 GHX Supply Chain Summit

Healthcare leaders from North America and Europe to convene March 29-31, 2010, in Orlando

LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 22 -- Changing the nature of the healthcare supply chain and refocusing resources in ways that improve financial and clinical performance in healthcare is the focus of the GHX Supply Chain Summit to be held March 29-31, 2010, in Orlando, Fla. The Summit is the largest event in healthcare that brings participants from the entire healthcare supply chain together to address shared challenges. In its 10th year, the 2010 event is attracting record attendance from hospitals and medical-surgical suppliers across North America and Europe. In addition to keynote presentations, this year's Summit will focus on strategies to lower healthcare costs while optimizing patient care. Specific tracks include:

Is Healthcare Really Unique? Building Excellence from the Outside In: How to create a more patient-centric supply chain, applying proven supply chain practices, such as LEAN process improvement and demand forecasting, to the unique needs of healthcare.

Putting "Demand" Back into the Supply and Demand Chain: Capturing demand across disparate systems and processes and transforming inventory management in healthcare from a system that overproduces and overstocks products "just in case" to one that helps ensure adequate supplies are available while minimizing product expiration and obsolescence.

Aligning Supply Chain With Strategy: For You and your Trading Partners: Aligning supply chain strategies with overall corporate objectives to achieve measureable success and raise the stature of the supply chain in the executive suite

It's All About the Data: Implementation of industry standards in the U.S. and globally, and application of master data management tools to improve data accuracy and timeliness without significant technology infrastructure upgrades.

Can the Supply Chain Improve Your Financial Performance? Measuring quantifiable savings and increased market valuation from supply chain initiatives using the SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) model and shareholder value analysis tools.

Clinical Quality and Patient Care: Supply Chain Leaders Making a Difference: Creating clear correlations between supply chain performance and clinical quality through better visibility into physician preference items, use of comparative effectiveness research and data standardization to link supply chain and clinical systems.

Award-winning Supply Chain Best Practices: Hospitals and suppliers that have received GHXcellence Awards share the secrets behind their success.

"No matter what happens in healthcare reform, there is one thing we can all agree on: We must reduce the cost of healthcare," said Bruce Johnson, GHX chief executive officer. "The speakers at this year's Supply Chain Summit are all working toward that goal, and they will share with attendees how the healthcare industry can and is taking an 'inside out' approach to solving the problems of healthcare."

  Keynote speakers for the 2010 GHX Supply Chain Summit include:
  --  Ron Brownstein, political director of Atlantic Media Company,
      publisher of The Atlantic, National Journal and Congress Daily,
      leading an executive level panel discussion on healthcare reform and
      what must be done to truly control healthcare costs
  --  Brent Johnson, vice president, Supply Chain, Intermountain Healthcare,
      on the supply chain's role in creating a world-class healthcare
      organization
  --  Curt Selquist, former company group chairman, Johnson & Johnson
      Healthcare Systems, on the power of collaboration in the healthcare
      industry
  --  Jeff Skiles, co-pilot of US Airways flight 1549 that landed safely in
      the Hudson River, discussing how learning and adapting to new ways of
      doing things can help in a time of significant transformation

To view the complete agenda for the Supply Chain Summit or to register, visit http://www.ghx.com. Prior involvement or participation in GHX is not necessary to attend the Summit.

About GHX

As the business hub for healthcare, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) enables healthcare providers and suppliers in North America and Europe to reduce costs and improve margins by automating processes, reducing operating expenses and increasing knowledge-based decision making.  Products and services include trading partner connectivity, order and contract management and validation, data synchronization, sales force automation and business intelligence. Equity owners of GHX are Abbott Exchange, Inc.; AmerisourceBergen Corp.; Baxter Healthcare Corp.; B. Braun Medical Inc.; BD; Boston Scientific Corp.; Cardinal Health, Inc.; Covidien; C.R. Bard, Inc.; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.; GE Healthcare; HCA; Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.; McKesson Corp.; Medtronic USA, Inc.; Owens & Minor; Premier, Inc.; Siemens; University HealthSystem Consortium; and VHA Inc.  For more information, visit http://www.ghx.com.

Source: GHX
   

CONTACT:  Karen Conway, +1-303-564-2147, kconway@ghx.com; or Judy
Stowell, +1-720-887-7631, jstowell@ghx.com, both of GHX

Web Site:  http://www.ghx.com/

flinc Creates Dynamic RideSharing

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- DEMO -- As fuel and energy costs burden passengers' and drivers' bottom lines at DEMO2010 flinc introduces a real time dynamic ridesharing service providing a solution for drivers and passengers alike. The service can be used on smart phones or online, creating rides within seconds via an automated process.

flinc utilizes mobile phones' location based capabilities and navigational software to connect passengers and drivers, offering a customer to customer (C2C) interaction both for ride coordination and financial interaction. The system analyzes real-time traffic and brings riders and drivers together, eliminating the need for coordination methods such as phone calls, emails, or text messaging.

Passengers can identify available seats in cars belonging to drivers in their network and send a request to be picked up at their location. The driver, after confirming the pickup, receives instructions via the navigation software and arrives to pick up the passenger. In addition to the environmental value of minimizing energy usage, the driver gets paid for picking up the passenger through the flinc system, and the passenger saves money, avoids parking logistics and gains flexibility compared to public transportation. This process is automated, fast, and performed in real time.

Help flinc decide which market to drive into first, go to http://www.flinc.mobi, look for our Where's flinc project, select a place on the map where you want to see flinc and share a seat in your car or someone else's.

About flinc

flinc is a dynamic ridesharing service that can be used on smart phones or online, combining GPS and location based capabilities with social networking to offer a dynamic and automated method of transport. With the growing need to save fuel and energy coupled with the surging rise in smart phone usage, flinc is a smart green mobility method, offering a conscious alternative to current transport, and is environmentally and financially sound. flinc is privately held and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. For information: http://www.flinc.mobi or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/flinc.

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. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.

  Contact:

  ink Communications
  Alex Crabb +1-617-956-2214
  +33 (0)6 84 47 80 42
  alex@theinkstudio.com

Source: flinc
   

CONTACT:  Alex Crabb of ink Communications, +1-617-956-2214,
+33(0)6-84-47-80-42, alex@theinkstudio.com

Web Site:  http://www.flinc.mobi/

New Report: Domain Name Dispute Stats Reveal Concern Over Panelist Appointment

DNattorney.com has conducted a brief and informative study of all domain name dispute cases administered by the National Arbitration Forum and it shows that some panellists receive an apparent disproportionate amount of the cases, thereby possibly affecting the outcome of such cases.

TORONTO, March 22 -- A new study by DNattorney.com suggests that a handful of domain name arbitrators are appointed to decide a disproportionate amount of cases.

The National Arbitration Forum, which is accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) as a Dispute Resolution Provider, is mandated to administer domain name disputes between trademark owners and domain name owners involving the allegation that the domain name owner is a cybersquatter. The NAF has administered approximately 10,000 such cases since 1999. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is one of the other ICANN-accredited domain name dispute resolution providers.

The NAF has about 141 Panellists on its roster. After examining case-related data obtained directly from the National Arbitration Forum's own web site, it was determined that certain panellists were appointed to hear a surprisingly large number of cases. ICANN's Rules allow the NAF to appoint arbitrators from its roster in cases to be heard by single panellists, and to nominate panellists in three-member panel situations. Single panel situations are by far the most common. There is no express provision that the appointment must be random however many observers and practitioners expect and understand that the process is random, or at least believe it ought to be random.

The concentration of panel appointments was apparent after the data showed that, for example, that a particular panellist presided in approximately 966 cases, the vast majority of which were single-panel cases wherein she was appointed by the NAF and not nominated by any party to the arbitration. This represents nearly 10% of the nearly 10,000 such domain name dispute cases heard by NAF, which is a clearly disproportionate amount if cases are or ought to be randomly distributed to the 141 NAF panellists on the roster.

Zak Muscovitch, a domain name lawyer and publisher of the report, says, "The National Arbitration Forum has provided years of service in trademark and domain name disputes. Greater transparency is required in order to explain the concentration of cases amongst certain panellists. ICANN should revisit the Rules and require that panel appointment is always random. Otherwise, there will be an apprehension of an unfair process amongst some observers and stakeholders who believe that the selection of the panellist is of paramount importance and has a substantial likelihood of affecting the outcome of cases. To increase discussion of these and other domain dispute issues, we have created a free sign-up to receive daily NAF Case Update so that you can receive daily notices of new NAF decisions."

  A copy of the report can be found at http://www.dnattorney.com/.

  Contact:
  Zak Muscovitch
  zak@DNattorney.com
  Telephone: 416-924-5084
  Web Site: http://www.dnattorney.com/

Source: DNattorney.com
   

CONTACT:  Zak Muscovitch, +1-416-924-5084, zak@DNattorney.com

Web Site:  http://www.dnattorney.com/

911 Enable Introduces E911 Solution for Microsoft Communications Server '14'

Solution ensures reliable E911 support for organizations migrating to Microsoft Communications Server '14'

MONTREAL, March 22 -- 911 Enable, a division of Connexon Telecom Inc., today announced one of the industry's first E911 solutions for Microsoft Communications Server "14". Working together with Microsoft Corp., 911 Enable adapted its award-winning Emergency Routing Service (ERS) to deliver Next Generation E911 capabilities for Communications Server "14" deployments.

The ERS is an E911 SIP trunking service that provides connectivity to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the United States. When 911 is dialed, the ERS routes the emergency call and the caller's accurate location information to the appropriate PSAP, based on the caller's discovered location.

A 911 caller's discovered location is directly extracted by the ERS from the SIP signaling originating from Microsoft's location-aware end points. This Next Generation capability eliminates the need for organizations to provision emergency response locations in an ALI database.  The ERS also helps organizations meet their state E911 regulations, ensures on-site security are notified of all emergency situations, and supports off-campus users in a manner that is both elegant and simple to manage.

"The release of the Next Generation ERS is a milestone for the public safety industry, and represents a significant advancement in E911 call handling technology," said Lev Deich, Director of 911 Enable. "The ERS for Communications Server "14" builds on our existing E911 capabilities, ensuring organizations who take advantage of Microsoft's advanced unified communications features also receive unparalleled E911 support."

Communications Server "14," a platform for presence, instant messaging, conferencing, and enterprise voice, is the highly anticipated follow-up to Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

"We are pleased that 911 Enable integrated their emergency call routing solution with Microsoft Communications Server "14". 911 Enable's solution is easy to deploy and supports users inside and outside the enterprise, enhancing employee safety," said Yancey Smith, director of Communications Server Product Management at Microsoft.

911 Enable will showcase the ERS for Communications Server "14" at the VoiceCon 2010 conference, March 22-25 in Orlando, FL. Additionally, it will be one of the solutions featured in Microsoft's submission for the popular VoiceCon mock RFP contest.

Microsoft customers and partners can enquire about 911 Enable's solutions by calling 1-877-862-2835 or visiting http://www.911enable.com.

About 911 Enable

911 Enable, a division of Connexon Telecom Inc., is the industry-leading provider of E911 solutions for IP-PBX systems, having deployed its solutions in organizations of all sizes across the US and Canada, including Fortune 500 companies. 911 Enable offers the largest E911 coverage in the industry and leverages this connectivity to bring breakthrough location management technologies to the IP telephony market. Custom solutions for today's leading IP telephony vendors, such as Microsoft, help to ensure quick and easy integration. For more information about 911 Enable, call 1-877-862-2835 or visit http://www.911enable.com.

Source: 911 Enable
   

CONTACT:  Alan Fuks, +1-514-940-6226, alan@connexon.com

Web Site:  http://www.911enable.com/

Novarra Releases Report and Network Operator Cost Analysis Tool for Mobile Internet Investment and Profitability

Billions of dollars in savings from cloud services while capitalizing on explosive traffic growth from video, smartphones and mobile internet devices

CHICAGO, March 22 -- Novarra, the Internet Mobility(TM) company, today released findings demonstrating how the tsunami of mobile web, video and app usage from data hungry smartphone and netbook subscribers impacts underlying network costs and capacity. With the right modelling and analysis of mobile web usage, operators can understand the metrics for profitability and investment which lead to reduced annual capex and opex costs. Using a cloud-based data optimization architecture, for every 10 million data subscribers, $1.5 billion can be saved annually for LTE networks and over $5 billion for HSPA.

Findings from the report show that cloud-based mobile data optimization improves profitability for network operators by:

  --  Reducing delivery cost per megabyte, from $0.026 to $0.013, on HSPA
      and EV-DO
  --  Servicing 2-3X more data traffic and subscribers with given network
      infrastructure
  --  Enabling cost-effective video services for portable devices and
      smartphones
  --  Improving consumer experience through faster load times without
      buffering delays
  --  Deferring costly network capacity upgrades by 18 months for HSPA
      networks

The analysis tool includes a comprehensive data traffic model developed using industry statistics and projections as well as Novarra usage data from smartphones and other mobile devices. A precise financial impact scenario can be generated by customizing parameters including device mix, data and video usage forecast, network throughput, and equipment costs that are specific to each service provider.  This aids network operators in determining how best to allocate funding and resources to profitably address the data traffic tsunami. Download the whitepaper at http://www.novarra.com/tsunami or contact Novarra to access the network analysis tool.

"Profitability from mobile internet growth is being threatened by network congestion and the escalating cost of data delivery," comments Greg Johnson, Office of the CTO at Novarra.  "We created this model because we recognize that simply upgrading the radio access network is not a timely or cost effective solution to handle exploding consumer usage patterns.  It is imperative that operators take steps immediately to manage over the air data traffic, beyond the network core, which has traditionally been difficult and costly."

Novarra's cloud-based architecture leverages application layer intelligence in addition to network layer acceleration and compression technologies for maximum optimization. This next generation approach outperforms first generation solutions, resulting in over-the-air data reduction as high as 80%.  Novarra, the pioneer in mobile internet, video and cloud-based web apps provides services to Verizon Wireless, Vodafone UK, Turkcell, Telecom Italia, Hutchison Three Group and Yahoo!

Internet Mobility and Novarra are trademarks of Novarra, Inc.

Novarra, the Internet Mobility company, provides high performance mobile internet browsers and platforms for operators, handset manufacturers and internet brands to create new services and revenue streams for smartphones, features phones and mobile broadband devices.  The solutions deliver a high quality mobile user experience for services including full rich web browsing, search, widgets, apps, video and advertising. Global, commercial deployments over eight years have proven consumer satisfaction, uptake and increased data service revenues. http://www.novarra.com/

  Media Contacts:
  North America:
  Amy Krigman
  Topaz Partners
  Novarra@topazpartners.com
  +1 (781) 404 2400
  -----------------
  Europe:
  Kirstyn Langford
  Hotwire PR
  Novarra@hotwirepr.com
  +44 (0) 20 7608 2500
  --------------------

Source: Novarra
   

CONTACT:  North America, Amy Krigman of Topaz Partners, +1-781-404 2400,
Novarra@topazpartners.com; or Europe, Kirstyn Langford of Hotwire PR, +44 (0)
20 7608 2500, Novarra@hotwirepr.com, both for Novarra

Web Site:  http://www.novarra.com/

VoiceCon: IP Telephony Survives WAN Outages

Ferrari Electronic AG Launches OfficeMaster Survivable Branch Appliance

ORLANDO, Florida, March 22, 2010--     Ferrari electronic AG, a manufacturer of professional communications
solutions and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, today presented the
OfficeMaster Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA) at the VoiceCon event, being
held from March 22 through 25 in Orlando. It is one of the first solutions to
support the planned Microsoft Communications Server "14" and ensures that
phones keep operating in branch offices even if the wide area network (WAN)
fails. Until now, many companies have preferred to separate their IT and
their telecommunications to prevent telephony being affected should the
network go down. The OfficeMaster SBA switches over to ISDN if the IP
connection to headquarters is interrupted, thus retaining all telephony
functions.

    "The combination of Microsoft Communications Server '14' and OfficeMaster
SBA extends and enriches this new world of communication," said Yancey Smith,
director of Communications Server Product Management at Microsoft Corp.
"Office Master SBA complements the features and functionality in
Communications Server '14', ensuring phones continue operating at the same
level of security and quality in branch offices during wide area network
(WAN) failures."

    Ferrari electronic is one of five manufacturers throughout the world who
offer a Survivable Branch Appliance for Communications Server "14". The
solution will be available for selected companies from April 2010 within the
framework of the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and Rapid
Deployment Program (RDP). Based on the same hardware components, the
OfficeMaster Hybrid Gate UC for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
R2 will be available concurrently. After performing a software update, this
hybrid gateway can also be used as a Survivable Branch Appliance when
Communications Server "14" is generally available.

    Product highlights

    OfficeMaster SBA is based on high-quality industry grade server hardware
(HP ProLiant) that runs Windows Server 2008 Release 2 together with Microsoft
survivable branch appliance software. Other features include:

   
    - Inbound faxing for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft
      Exchange Server 2010 (qualified by Microsoft)
    - Test tool for PSTN connection that supports inbound and outbound test
      calls independently of SBA software components
    - Integrated self-contained PCIe gateway board that is seen by the
      hosting server machine as a standard network interface card; all
      gateway functions are completely offloaded from host CPU
    - 6 digital interfaces: 4 BRI and 2 PRI with flexible licensing-on-demand
    - 4 analog ports on separate low-profile card
    - Easy first-time setup and disaster recovery

    Johann Deutinger, CTO at Ferrari electronic, comments: "OfficeMaster
Survivable Branch Appliance is a product that supports all important unified
communications applications. It not only integrates the telephony fallback
solution but can also act as a Unified Messaging Controller for Fax and SMS
in combination with Exchange Server."

    All critical information inside the gateway can be monitored using SCOM
or similar tools. A fully-featured fax solution that also supports outbound
faxing and interfacing to external platforms such as ERP, CRM or Microsoft
SharePoint is available as an option. It can be installed directly on the
appliance or on a separate server, including virtual platforms.

    At VoiceCon exhibition representatives from Ferrari electronic will be
available at booth 537.

    Notes to editors

    A Rear View of OfficeMaster Survivable Branch Appliance is available at
http://pz.vibrio.de/k/Ferrari%20electronic/b/produkte/OfficeMaster_SBA_rear.j
pg.

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this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)

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

    About Ferrari electronic AG

    With 20,000 customers and more than 2.5 million users, Ferrari electronic
has been a reliable supplier of professional unified communications solutions
for over 20 years. The OfficeMaster range of products integrates fax, SMS,
voicemail and CTI (computer telephony integration) into all established
e-mail and ERP systems. Microsoft Exchange Server is the main communication
environment, but other messaging systems and platforms like SAP and Dynamics
NAV are also supported. The portfolio is rounded off with a range of
Microsoft-certified UC media gateways. All OfficeMaster products also
integrate into VoIP environments.

    The company is based in Teltow, near Berlin, and is represented by sales
partners in Central Europe, United States/Canada (novus -
http://www.novusllc.com) and the Asia-Pacific region. Ferrari electronic has
been an incorporated stock company since 1998 and its list of customers
includes many well-known Fortune 500 enterprises.

   
    Press contact:
   
    Ferrari electronic AG
    Annett Schilling
    Ruhlsdorfer Strasse 138
    D-14513 Teltow
    Germany
    Phone: +49-3328 455-916
    Fax: +49-3328-455-316
    schilling@ferrari-electronic.de
    http://www.ferrari-electronic.com
   
    vibrio. Kommunikationsmanagement Dr. Kausch GmbH
    Freddy Staudt
    Edisonpark Haus C, Ohmstr. 4
    D-85716 Unterschleissheim
    Germany
    Phone: +49-89-321-51-618
    Fax: +49-89-321-51-77
    ferrari-electronic@vibrio.de
    http://www.vibrio.de

Source: Ferrari electronic AG

Press contact: Ferrari electronic AG, Annett Schilling, Ruhlsdorfer Strasse 138, D-14513 Teltow,  Germany, Phone: +49-3328 455-916, Fax: +49-3328-455-316, schilling@ferrari-electronic.de;    vibrio. Kommunikationsmanagement Dr. Kausch GmbH, Freddy Staudt, Edisonpark Haus C, hmstr. 4, D-85716 Unterschleissheim, Germany, Phone: +49-89-321-51-618, Fax: +49-89-321-51-77, ferrari-electronic@vibrio.de

nefos and Magic Software Showcase Salesforce.com Consulting and Integration at Cloudforce 2 Event in Frankfurt

- Visit us at booth #1 - Platinum Sponsors -

ISMANING, Germany, March 22 -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ:MGIC), a global provider of application platforms and business and process integration solutions, together with nefos, a salesforce.com premier consulting partner, will exhibit at Cloudforce 2, as  platinum sponsors. The Cloudforce 2 event will take place at the Congress Center Messe Frankfurt on March 23, 2010. The central theme of the event is 'making integration easy with cloud computing.'

Magic Software's iBOLT for Salesforce CRM suite enables companies to integrate their CRM deployment with existing enterprise IT investments such as SAP or other on-premise business applications.

nefos is a premier consulting partner of salesforce.com's and supports organizations in planning, implementing and operating cloud-based customer relationship solutions. The company uses iBOLT to integrate business applications for its customers throughout Switzerland and Germany. nefos offers a wide level of integration support from the definition of CRM processes and APEX development, through to global roll-out.

nefos and Magic Software are platinum sponsors and will share a stand (booth #1) at the event. They will be presenting customers and interested parties with their solutions and know-how portfolios for a wide spectrum of Salesforce CRM project requirements, with a particular focus on those requiring complex interfacing.

Magic Software's iBOLT is available via the AppExchange and is a certified integration offering featuring an out-of-the-box adaptor for salesforce.com technologies. iBOLT is used in dozens of Salesforce CRM integration projects worldwide, including Bank of Cyprus UK, Clinical Financial Services, SkyVision, AeroScout and Tecan.

  iBOLT for Salesforce CRM allows companies to:

  --  Automatically convert business opportunities into orders
  --  Increase the visibility of past due accounts
  --  Integrate web, call center and POS purchase histories into the
      Salesforce CRM customer records
  --  Incorporate small package delivery and freight tracking information in
      customer records
  --  Import website leads automatically into the company's prospecting
      lists
  --  Integrate expense report data with accounting information
  --  Automatically provision new Salesforce CRM users based on human
      resource system new hire triggers

  iBOLT Resources
  --  White Paper: Maximizing your Salesforce CRM Investment through
      Integration
  --  Video: iBOLT for Salesforce   CRM
  --  Find out more about iBOLT
  --  iBOLT customer stories

  Notes for Editors

iBOLT is a code-free integration platform based upon a pre-compiled and pre-configured coding engine and a comprehensive integration technology stack featuring a graphical, wizards-based approach. Benefiting from over 25 years of application development technology experience, iBOLT enables both simple and complex business processes to be designed and implemented quickly and easily - and also makes it more cost-efficient to assimilate and integrate future IT application acquisitions.

iBOLT works natively with systems such as SAP Business One, SAP Business All in One, SAP R/3, Salesforce.com, Oracle JD Edwards, IBM i applications and databases (AS/400), Lotus Notes applications, forms and databases, Healthcare systems using HL7, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, EDI systems, and many more.

The iBOLT business and process integration suite has won SAP's quality and innovation awards for three consecutive years in a row, from 2006 to 2008.

About nefos

nefos is a premier consulting partner of salesforce.com located in Zurich, Switzerland. The company supports organizations in planning, implementing and operating cloud-based customer relationship solutions. Customer specific integrations to legacy systems (e.g. SAP) or functional expansion of the Force.com platform are available through our development team. With deep experience from implementing complex salesforce.com solutions at large clients including integration with ERP systems, nefos delivers the services required to enable you to make the most of your CRM investments.

About Magic Software

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ:MGIC) is a global provider of multiple-mode application platform solutions - including Client/Server, Rich Internet Applications (RIA), Mobile and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) modes - and business and process integration solutions. Magic Software has offices in 13 countries and a presence in over 50, as well as a global network of ISV's, system integrators, value-added distributors and resellers, and consulting and OEM partners. The company's award-winning code-free solutions give partners and customers the power to leverage existing IT resources, enhance business agility and focus on core business priorities.  Magic Software's technological approach, product roadmap and corporate strategy are recognized by leading industry analysts. Magic Software has partnerships with global IT leaders including SAP AG, salesforce.com, IBM and Oracle. For more information about Magic Software and its products and services, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com, and for more about our industry related news, business issues and trends, read the Magic Software Blog.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Magic is the trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other trademarks are the trademarks of their respective owners.

  Press contacts:
  USA                                       UK
  Cathy Caldeira                            Ranbir Sahota
  Metis Communications                      Vitis PR Agency
  Tel: +1-617-236-0500                      Tel: +44 (0)121 242 8048
  Email: magicsoftware@metiscomm.com        Email: ranbir@vitispr.com

  Germany                                   Others

  Hartmut Giesen                            Arita Mattsoff
  Publizistik Projekte                      Magic Software
  Tel: +49 (0)2471 921301                   Tel. +972 (0)3 538 9292
  Email: giesen@publizistik-projekte.de     Email: arita@magicsoftware.com

Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.
   

CONTACT:  USA: Cathy Caldeira, Metis Communications, +1-617-236-0500,
magicsoftware@metiscomm.com; UK: Ranbir Sahota, Vitis PR Agency,
+44-(0)121-242-8048, ranbir@vitispr.com; Germany: Hartmut Giesen, Publizistik
Projekte, +49-(0)2471-921301, giesen@publizistik-projekte.de; Others: Arita
Mattsoff, Magic Software, +972-(0)3-538-9292, arita@magicsoftware.com

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

Fliptop Debuts Two Real-Time, Personalized Information Alert Products at DEMO Spring 2010

Lets Consumers Effortlessly Create Filtered Subscriptions to Websites and Blogs, and Lets Publishers Understand What Content Their Visitors Want and Bring Them Back.

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- Today at DEMO Spring 2010, Fliptop (http://www.fliptop.com) will introduce products designed to help consumers effortlessly create custom website subscriptions and give web publishers a better way to engage online visitors than email newsletters. Fliptop will demonstrate Fliptop for Publishers and the Fliptop Browser Button working on popular sites like Craigslist, ESPN, Flickr, Hulu, Rolling Stone and Twitter to show how the new tools dramatically improve the ways people can follow information online.

"In the era of 140-character updates, the email newsletter is beginning to look like the banner ad - too easy to ignore. Websites can be out of sight and mind until they're needed, but that often means that you miss content you would really be interested in," said Doug Camplejohn, CEO and Founder of Fliptop. "With Fliptop, consumers can control exactly what they receive, how they receive it and when they receive it for the first time."

Fliptop for Publishers is a real-time alerts button that publishers can add to their website or blog that combines multiple subscription options (Email, RSS, Twitter, Facebook, SMS) into a single Subscribe button. The Fliptop Browser Button allows consumers to create a filtered alert for a website they're on, and get notified whenever content is published matching their keywords.

"The ways that we subscribe to online information haven't changed much in the past few years," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO. "Fliptop has come up with an innovative new approach that benefits both consumers and publishers alike."

About Fliptop

Fliptop's mission is to build tools that help consumers filter out information noise. Fliptop is a privately held company with headquarters in San Francisco, California. Fliptop was incorporated in May 2009 by Doug Camplejohn, a 20+ year veteran of Silicon Valley and former CEO and Founder of Myplay (acquired by Bertelsmann) and Mi5 Networks (acquired by Symantec). For more information, go to http://www.fliptop.com

Source: Fliptop
   

CONTACT:  Doug Camplejohn of Fliptop, +1-415-310-7233, doug@fliptop.com

Web Site:  http://www.fliptop.com/

Novell Pulse Preview Unveiled, BrainShare Attendees to Get First Access

First real-time collaboration environment for the enterprise brings authoring, communication and social messaging together in a single secure solution

SALT LAKE CITY, March 22 -- BrainShare 2010 -- Novell today unveiled a preview of Novell® Pulse and announced that attendees of its annual Novell BrainShare® conference will be the first to get accounts plus five invitations to access the cloud-based collaboration platform when the preview is released. Novell Pulse is the first real-time collaboration platform for the enterprise. Combining real-time authoring, communication and social messaging tools with robust security and management capabilities, Novell Pulse helps teams drive faster, better business outcomes that enable organizations to compete effectively in today's economy.

"The traditional tools of business collaboration fall short of the social Web capabilities people use in their personal lives and are now insisting on in the workplace, forcing people to use both to get their work done," said Michael Fauscette, Group Vice President, Software Business Solutions at IDC. "In this social business environment, enterprises need solutions that serve both the demands of the business and the user. Novell Pulse is a next generation collaboration tool that meets these challenges by bridging the worlds of secure enterprise class software and the flexible, functional user-driven experience that give users, IT admins and CIOs the capabilities and the confidence to deliver on their job requirements."

Users today want a consumer-like interface for their business collaboration experience. But with  increasing security threats and compliance requirements, enterprises need more identity and access control over their collaboration tools than ever before. With a long history in secure enterprise collaboration, Novell is perfectly positioned to address this challenge. By combining granular, policy-driven controls with federation to enterprise identity and access management systems, Novell Pulse helps enterprises retain flexibility and control while embracing social messaging and emerging collaboration paradigms. Longer-term, Novell Pulse provides an open collaboration framework that enables organizations to access third-party collaboration tools from one common interface.

Built to work alone or in concert with existing collaboration investments, Novell Pulse also uses the Google* Wave* Federation Protocol to allow seamless integration with other next-generation co-editing and collaboration tools, such as Google Wave, as well as new extensions that third parties build on top of the Novell Pulse platform.

"We designed Google Wave to help people work together and discuss ideas in a live, richly formatted environment," said Dan Peterson, product manager at Google. "The Google Wave Federation Protocol broadens the opportunity by enabling any organization to build their own wave service that can interoperate with all other wave providers, including Google. By adopting the Google Wave Federation Protocol, Novell Pulse simply lets users collaborate across systems, in real-time."

Novell Pulse Revolutionizes Business Collaboration

Novell Pulse delivers a collaboration environment that works the way people want to work, drawing on the best of instant messaging, document sharing, social connections, real-time co-editing and enterprise controls. Key features of the preview include:

  -- Security
      Granular policy-driven controls at the person, group and
       organization levels enable people to keep information safe.
  -- Real-time collaboration
      Collaborative editing and document sharing enable users to get
       work done with other users in real-time, from co-editable
       online documents to the ability to share, view and comment on
       traditional office documents in real time.
  -- Enterprise social messaging
      Social blog capabilities allow users to share, follow and comment
       on topics and ideas. A suggestion system allows users to
       recommend people and groups.
  -- Document presence
      Document presence shows users in their in-box when their
       colleagues are visiting, editing or commenting on a document or
       message.
  -- Unified inbox
      A single interface allows users to see, sort, filter and send
       direct messages, blog postings and group feeds all from one
       place.
  -- Gadget extensions and robot support
      Users can embed gadgets into messages or profiles to create a
       richer collaborative experience.  Third-party gadgets initially
       enable YouTube* video embedding, a survey tool, a collaborative
       white board, a mini-spreadsheet, and embedding of arbitrary
       html/Web pages. Future releases will include support for more
       gadgets as well as the addition of robots, which are automated
       participants that can manipulate content inside messages for even
       greater automation and integration with third party services.
  -- User and Group Profiles
      Customize personal and group profiles with added fields, sections,
       tables of content and gadgets.  Visit profiles to connect with
       other users or groups that a person is following or who are
       following that user or group.

"Employees today are struggling to be continually connected and informed, but are overloaded with multiple communication mediums that don't give them access to information in a way that makes sense to them," said Colleen O'Keefe, senior vice president and general manager for Novell Collaboration Solutions and Global Services. "Enterprises need a solution that simplifies communication with an inclusive yet secure platform for open interaction. Built on our heritage of identity, security and collaboration development, Novell Pulse is the solution that will revolutionize the way people work together, by working they way they want to work -- not dictating how they should work."

Availability

Attendees to BrainShare 2010 in Salt Lake City will be given exclusive first access to the Novell Pulse preview. Novell will begin sending account access notifications to attendees in the weeks following the Novell BrainShare conference. All other interested parties can register at http://www.novell.com/pulse to be notified when the preview is opened to a broader audience. Novell Pulse will be generally available in the second half of 2010 in a cloud deployment, and with an on-premise deployment option in a subsequent release.

For more information on Novell Pulse and real-time collaboration, view this three-part video series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsEqqZSOZDY, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SzBFJdbJ1U, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAmxCohbLjA.

News, photos and archived versions of the Novell BrainShare keynotes will be available at: http://www.novell.com/brainsharepress/.

Novell is a registered trademark and BrainShare is a registered service mark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Google and Google Wave are trademarks of Google, Inc.

About Novell

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.

Source: Novell, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Kerry Adorno of Novell, Inc., +1-781-464-8042,
kadorno@novell.com; or Mariana Pinner of PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900,
usenovell@pancomm.com, for Novell, Inc.

Web Site:  http://www.novell.com/

Apps, Maps and Other Objects of Desire

Nokia Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation at CTIA Wireless

LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2010--     At the 25th annual CTIA Wireless 2010 show in Las Vegas, Nokia (NYSE:NOK)
is proud to celebrate a quarter-century of wireless industry advances,
highlighting the latest in apps, content, devices, developers, and creative
innovation - all of which influences the way you live with technology today.

    At CTIA Nokia is demonstrating a wide array of solutions that help
consumers connect to what matters most in their world. Making its first
public debut is the Nokia 5230 Nuron, available tomorrow with T-Mobile, in
addition to Ovi Maps and free navigation, and the innovative creations from
the finalists of the "Push N900 Mod in the USA" contest. Featuring the
creators of some of the hottest apps and content available on Ovi Store, the
Nokia booth also includes gems like OpenTable and Shazam - just some of the
examples of the vibrant and open Nokia ecosystem.

    "Twenty-five years ago the actual wireless industry was at its mere
inception - at a time when Nokia marked innovation with a giant 'wireless'
car phone, the Mobira Talkman. Today, 1.3 billion people around the world
have phones - devices that have evolved into an extension of people's lives.
It's no longer about the technology, it's about what it can do for you. We're
excited to bring solutions to life for both for consumers and developers here
at CTIA. This is indeed the year of apps, maps and more - and we're thrilled
to be at the forefront," says Mark Louison, President, Nokia, Inc.

    Mapping it out with T-Mobile and Nokia Nuron

    Hitting T-Mobile stores across the U.S. tomorrow (March 24th) is the
brand new Nokia Nuron smartphone, an affordably priced device for anyone
looking for fast 3G connectivity, applications, free turn-by-turn navigation,
Ovi Maps and more. This attractive 3.2'' touch screen smartphone is the first
U.S. carrier device to come pre-loaded with Ovi Maps as well as Ovi Store.
Witness this dynamic combination in person - its first public appearance is
at CTIA.

    Developers, apps, and more

    With approximately 1.5 million downloads on Ovi Store every day (that's
22 downloads a second), millions of consumers are enjoying an entirely new
Nokia experience. Developers and publishers from 80+ countries are providing
content that reaches consumers in more than 180 countries in 30 languages
with Ovi Store. At the Nokia booth, you'll see and be able to experience just
how the consumer benefits from this ecosystem.

    The OpenTable for Nokia application will allow you to make free,
instantly confirmed reservations at more than 11,000 restaurants. Whether you
know where you want to dine, or if you're just looking for inspiration,
finding the perfect restaurant with OpenTable is easy. Use your current
location to find nearby restaurants, read OpenTable diner reviews, view menus
and more.

    Shazam on Nokia gives you instant satisfaction for those times when you
want to know the song that is playing: simply point your mobile towards the
music to learn more about the artist, buy the song immediately or simply
share your discovery with your family and friends http://www.shazam.com.

    Mod about you

    Bridging our commitment to innovation and consumer insights, Nokia is
excited to announce the winning team of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA
competition at CTIA on March 24th. This will be the culmination of a global
project to find the most unique concepts constructed using the Nokia N900,
the most advanced mobile computer currently available. Come meet the brains
behind the ideas and discover the clever inventions of the top three U.S.
competition finalists, who will be at the Nokia Booth showcasing their N900
mod innovations first-hand.

    The global PUSH N900 competition, held in October 2009, drew hundreds of
entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods.
Finalists from both global and USA-focused competitions have come up with a
wide range of concepts - from transforming the N900 into a spray-can that
emits light graffiti to the brains of a robot, as well as other very, very
creative ideas. The capability of a truly open device such as the Nokia N900
has been a great source for innovation and creativity.

    For further information about Nokia at CTIA Wireless 2010, please visit
http://www.nokia.com/press or join us at the Nokia Booth, #2536, Central
Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

    About Nokia

    At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.

    http://www.nokia.com

Source: Nokia Corporation

Media Enquiries: Nokia Communications, North America, Tel. +1-972-894-4573, Email: communication.corp@nokia.com

Life Beyond Cancer Foundation Launches New Online Resource for Cancer Patients in America

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 22 -- The Life Beyond Cancer Foundation, formerly known as the US Oncology Foundation, announced today that it has launched its new Web site at http://www.lifebeyondcancer.org. Touting an array of resources for cancer patients throughout the United States, the foundation's mission is to help cancer patients and their families connect with financial assistance, support programs and other necessary resources that can help them on their cancer journey.

"We are delighted to offer a more comprehensive Web site where cancer patients can find the help they need to cover their everyday living expenses as well as find the latest news in cancer care," said Ann Wolford, executive director of the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation. "Our mission is to not only help cancer patients during treatment but to help them live a fulfilled and healthy life beyond cancer. We have created a new robust Web site, video, brochure and a wealth of resources that they can access right at their fingertips. We want to be a complete resource for anyone battling cancer."

Since its inception in late 2008, the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation has helped more than 120 families batting cancer with grants to pay their mortgage, rent, car payments, utilities and purchase food and another 250 cancer patients, survivors, oncology nurses and social workers through survivor retreats such as the Life Beyond Cancer Retreat where they rekindled their spirits and learned ways they can give back to others in need in their own communities. The Life Beyond Cancer Foundation seeks to assist cancer patients from throughout the country, and works with various non-profits and community-based organizations to bring cancer prevention and early detection programs to communities throughout the nation.

The Life Beyond Foundation relies on charitable donations to support its mission. Philanthropic individuals, corporations and organizations wanting to assist cancer patients financially, spiritually and emotionally can make a tax deductible donation through the Web site at http://www.lifebeyondcancer.org, or by calling 1-800-381-2637.

"We started the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation to address the unmet needs of cancer patients," says Lloyd Everson, M.D., Chairman of the Board for the foundation. "Thankfully, our society has developed plenty of resources to help patients obtain financial assistance to therapies and provide emotional support to patients undergoing treatment. With the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation, we wanted to address the voids. We interviewed and surveyed physicians and oncology nurses throughout the country to find out what patients need most. What we found is that they need financial help with everyday living expenses; and they need emotional and spiritual help adjusting to life after their treatments end. That's what we hope to do with the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation."

With a board that includes Robert (Bob) A. Ingram, general partner at Hatteras Venture Partners   and former CEO/Chairman of GlaxoWellcome; George Lindahl, III, philanthropist and managing partner of Sandefer Capital Partners; Armin Weinberg, Ph.D.,   director of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Research Center   (CDPCR) at Baylor College of Medicine   and co-founder of the Intercultural Cancer Council   (ICC); and is led by Chairman Lloyd Everson, M.D., vice chairman and a founding member of US Oncology, Inc., the nation's leading cancer care services company dedicated to advancing cancer care in America, the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation has a vision to evolve into the trusted source for cancer patients nationwide. "We are starting with programs that address the silent, unspoken needs of cancer patients in an environment of diminishing resources," says Wolford. "We want to be the resource that helps patients through and beyond their cancer experience."

About the Life Beyond Cancer Foundation

The Life Beyond Cancer Foundation advances cancer care in local communities by removing the barriers to prevention, education, early detection, treatment and survivorship. By working with local nonprofit and community organizations, the foundation helps cancer patients with funding for everyday living expenses and helps to educate the community about cancer prevention and early detection through lifestyle changes and screening. To make a donation, or for more information, visit http://www.lifebeyondcancer.org.

Source: Life Beyond Cancer Foundation
   

CONTACT:  Ann Wolford of The Life Beyond Cancer Foundation,
+1-281-863-6582, Ann.Wolford@lifebeyondcancer.org

Web Site:  http://www.lifebeyondcancer.org/

DEMO Spring 2010: Genieo Revolutionizes Personalized Internet Experience

PALM DESERT, California, March 22, 2010--

    - Genieo Creates the First Fully Automatic and Personalized Homepage -
Filtering News, Blogs and Social Networks by Continuously Adapting to a
User's Individual Interests;

    - Genieo's Personal Homepage is Now Accessible On Your iPhone and Android
Mobile Device

    At DEMO Spring 2010, Genieo provides internet users of all levels
a one-of-a-kind digital assistant in which all of their web content is
automatically personalized in a way that will never allow the news most
important to them to slip through the cracks again. Here comes the solution
that brings the information you want directly to you, without having to lift
a finger.

    Genieo is a newspaper styled homepage for your PC, viewable also
from your favorite smartphone, and designed exclusively for you, and
featuring personalized news and information: real-time news, blogs and
Facebook and Twitter social streams - all filtered according to a user's own
personal interests. Genieo adapts to your online behavior, saves you time and
helps discover new items of interest to you, all in a process which requires
zero management and in which your information remains completely private.

    Genieo is available for download at http://www.genieo.com.

    And as of today, Genieo's homepage can also be viewed on the go,
over your iPhone or Android phone. With a user interface especially designed
to fit the screen of your smartphone, Genieo allows users to keep informed
with what they most want to know, even when away from home or the office.
Additionally, for advanced internet users who are already using a favorite
RSS reader such as Google Reader, Genieo is now compatible with them all -
taking the Genieo experience to a new level by automatically sending to the
user additional content recommendations aligned with the RSS reader of your
choice.

    Unlike other personalization solutions, Genieo does not collect
any private information. As a desktop application, Genieo's entire mapping
and profiling process is performed solely on the user's computer. This way
the user's private information remains always with him/her, and none of it is
shared in anyway. Furthermore, Genieo respects secure content and
automatically disables itself once the user navigates into secure sites, such
as emails boxes or online calendars.

    "Personalized web solutions are in demand right now, as people
look for the best way to get the information that truly is important to
them," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO. "Genieo represents a
unique personalization service in which a user's information is kept fully
private, while offering a service that is both accurate and simple to use.
We're thrilled to have Genieo at DEMO Spring 2010."

    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/.

    About Genieo Innovation Ltd

    Genieo is the creator of the ultimate start-page personalization engine -
which automatically updates its content, reflecting the changing personal
interests and needs of the user. Genieo's platform enables the continuous
organization and updating of micro-targeted information, which is of specific
interest to the user - including favorite websites, ad-hoc personalized news
widgets, Facebook, Twitter, articles and more. For its white-label partners
(desktop applications, online portals, online publishers, telco operators and
other media companies), Genieo significantly impacts stickiness and creates
new revenue opportunities. Founded in 2008, Genieo is a privately backed
company headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.

    Press Contact: Jason Silberman at Koteret Public Relations.
+972-54-535-9955 or Jason_s@koteret.com.

Source: Genieo Innovation Ltd

Press Contact: Jason Silberman at Koteret Public Relations, +972-54-535-9955 or Jason_s@koteret.com.

Exhibitor Information Kit Advisory: Visonic Announces Website for Its Participation in ISC West 2010 Trade Show

LAS VEGAS, March 22 -- ISC West Show is the event that connects the entire security industry and joins end-users of security, system integrators, dealers/installers and manufacturers from around the world.

This show is the best resource to discover the newest products from leading manufacturers, training and education about the security industry.

  What:       ISC West 2010    http://www.iscwest.com

  When:       March 24-26, 2010

  Where:      http://visonic.eventnewscenter.com/

  Contact:    Erin Harrington, PR Representative
              erinharrington@optonline.net
              Cell # 631-365-4517

  About Visonic:

Visonic Group is an international developer and manufacturer of high-quality electronic security systems and components. We are dedicated to enhancing people's way of life by increasing their sense of security. Our easy-to-use and innovative Home Security and Control solutions and Personal Emergency Response systems are vital parts of everyday family life for people of every age. By providing real-time connectivity between families, homes, property, care givers and community support networks, we empower people to pursue their daily lives with full confidence that the people and things they care most about are safe and comfortable. In institutional settings - hospitals, senior residential facilities, correctional institutions, etc. - our integrated solutions keep watch over critical equipment and people.

Source: Visonic Group
   

CONTACT:  Erin Harrington, PR Representative, +1-631-365-4517 (Cell),
erinharrington@optonline.net

Web Site:  http://visonic.eventnewscenter.com/

Connectify CEO to Speak During CTIA Wireless 2010 on Turning Android Phones into Mobile Hotspots

Alex Gizis to Speak at MobileTrax Wireless Innovators Dinner, March 24, 2010

LAS VEGAS, March 22 --
  WHO:    Alex Gizis, CEO, Connectify, the personal area network experts.
          Gizis will discuss and demonstrate how easy it is to connect to
          any number of Wi-Fi-enabled devices via laptops, phones, gaming
          systems and more.  He will show how to make your Android phone
          act as a Wi-Fi hotspot that any computer can connect to without
          extra software or modifications.

  WHAT:   Connectify, a free software application for Windows 7, turns any
          Wi-Fi-enabled computer into a wireless mobile hotspot for
          Internet access, as well as file and photo sharing. Hundreds of
          thousands of users are now sharing their Wi-Fi connection with
          friends or co-workers. Connectify is building a strong community
          of Wi-Fi-connected users who are reaping the ease-of-use and
          financial benefits of a shared WPA2-secure wireless personal
          area network (PAN).
         
          Connectify enables consumers to have their own mobile hotspot;
          creating a personal area network, whether at home or on the road.
          Connectify connects dozens of different Wi-Fi devices at a time
          from a single computing connection - digital cameras, printers,
          music players, personal computers, and more.

  WHEN:   Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  WHERE:  Wireless Innovators Dinner, at The Bellagio, Las Vegas
          The Event is hosted by J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D., Principal Analyst of
          MobileTrax LLC

          Journalists and Bloggers are welcome and encouraged to attend. To
          attend, or schedule a personal interview with Gizis, please
          contact donna@shotwellpr.com.

  About Connectify

Connectify develops innovative wireless solutions for the military, business, and consumer markets. The Connectify software team is dedicated to bringing real wireless sharing to everyone; building communities, and saving people time and money as well as improving the cross-platform wireless experience. For more information, please visit: http://www.connectify.me/about.html.

Go to http://www.connectify.me/ to download the free Windows 7 application.

  Media Contact:
  --------------
  Donna Shotwell
  donna@shotwellpr.com
  650-222-3020

Source: Connectify
   

CONTACT:  Donna Shotwell for Connectify, +1-650-222-3020,
donna@shotwellpr.com

Web Site:  http://www.connectify.me/

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ClickTurn Ad Builder, Powered by Widgetbox, Enables DIY Rich Media 2.0 Internet Ads

Each ClickTurn Ad Also Offers Companion Mobile Site for Expanded Impact

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- ClickTurn(TM), the leader in rich media 2.0, the next generation of Internet rich media advertising, today announced the release of ClickTurn Ad Builder(TM), a DIY solution for easy Internet rich media ads. ClickTurn Ad Builder is powered by Widgetbox(TM), the world's largest resource for Internet widgets.  Announced at the DEMO Spring 2010 conference, ClickTurn Ad Builder is for advertisers and web publishers looking for an easy, cost-effective way to build, flight and measure Internet rich media ads that take full advantage of real time web assets like Twitter streams, blog postings and YouTube videos.

ClickTurn makes it easy to add a companion mobile site, built in HTML, for iPhone and other smart phones, serving as a sister unit to the display ad. This means that advertisers are able to easily expand the impact and reach of their creative to the mobile footprint, taking advantage of the rapid growth of Internet-enabled smart phones.

"While Widgetbox has been uniquely successful as a consumer-facing widget resource, we found advertisers and brand managers need a professional-grade solution for easy creation of standard rich media ad units. ClickTurn provides that complete package with a very intuitive DIY interface so it's easy to build, flight and measure, and then reiterate, the ad units. With ClickTurn we've found a way to serve the sweet spot of the $7.4 billion dollar Internet display ad market," said Will Price, president and CEO of Widgetbox. "With the companion mobile feature, ClickTurn Ads essentially follow consumers wherever they might be."

"Today every advertiser on the planet is looking for a way to capture the real time web and repackage it in display ad units. This is the big wave of the moment because it builds conversation right into the ad itself. ClickTurn has found a very easy solution to what can be a messy and complicated design challenge. We need to turn these ads around fast without losing creativity and ClickTurn lets us do that," said Marc Ruxin, executive vice president and chief innovation officer, Universal McCann, Inc.

"As a web publisher our advertisers are increasingly looking for ways to build brand engagement directly into the ad unit. Advertisers want campaigns that can be deployed quickly and that include rich media dynamic content in order to minimize ad fatigue and maximize engagement rates. ClickTurn is one of the easy, effective ways to create highly engaging rich media ad units and companion mobile sites," said Matthew Yorke, president, Strategic Marketing Services, IDG Communications.

  ClickTurn Ad Builder: DIY for Internet Rich Media 2.0 Display Ads

  With ClickTurn Ad Builder advertisers and web publishers get:
  --  DIY Ad Builder: lower creative costs, no code required, faster time to
      traffic, easy to get started, professional design output.
  --  Designed Templates: easily get started with professionally designed
      templates from ClickTurn, or users may use their own designs.
  --  Click-to-Add Social Content: leverage existing real-time web assets to
      engage users and add conversation directly into the ad unit.
  --  Live Editing: edit mid-campaign anytime, anyplace through a totally
      online service.
  --  Content Reliability: built-in caching ensures that even if content
      sources are down, the ad's content will still appear
  --  Advanced, Integrated Metrics: integrate with existing ad servers,
      including DART, to track clicks, engagement, and other metrics.
  --  Widgetbox Platform Scalability:  ensures scalability and performance
      with ability to handle campaigns with large amounts of impressions
      across the globe.

  Availability and Pricing

ClickTurn Ad Builder and standard pricing is available immediately at http://www.clickturn.com. Custom solutions are available upon request.

About ClickTurn Ad Builder

The ClickTurn Ad Builder leads Rich Media 2.0 by delivering the power of the real-time web while reducing the cost and complexity associated with traditional rich media. In minutes, brands can easily create and flight customized content ads that leverage their conversational marketing (Twitter, YouTube, RSS) and appeal to users, resulting in 6-8x increases in click-through and engagement rates.

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/.

ClickTurn, ClickTurn Ad Builder and Widgetbox are trademarks of Widgetbox, Inc.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Source: ClickTurn
   

CONTACT:  Jillian Jones, ClickTurn, +1-510-604-1570,
Jillian.jones@clickturn.com; Julie McHenry, Communications Insight, LLC,
+1-650-504-6655, julie@comminsight.com

Web Site:  http://www.clickturn.com/
http://www.demo.com/

Elysium is a Sponsor of 2010 Collaboration & Interoperability Congress

Three-day event provides a pivotal forum for improving innovation in product development

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 22 -- Elysium Inc., a leading global provider of design data exchange software, today announced that it is a corporate sponsor of the 6th annual Collaboration & Interoperability Congress (CIC), to be held May 3-5 in Estes Park, Colorado. The CIC brings together a wide range of international experts from software, engineering, manufacturing and defense industries to exchange ideas on the latest issues and solutions in collaboration and interoperability.

"Interoperability between product development systems is far more achievable than it once was, and it plays a vital role in collaboration worldwide," says Ken Tashiro, Vice President and COO of Elysium. "We look forward to discussing present challenges and available solutions with industrial and academic leaders, and we are proud to sponsor this valuable event."

This year's agenda includes featured general session speakers and highly interactive roundtable discussions with expert panelists. Some of the topics covered will be data migration, legacy data management, CAD interoperability with analysis/simulation and manufacturing, PDM, PLCS, and architecting the optimum collaboration and interoperability environment.

Other corporate sponsors to date of the 2010 Congress include: ANX eBusiness, Aras, CENIT North America, CT Core Technologies, Dassault Systemes, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, ITI TranscenData, Jotne EPM Technology, Kubotek USA, Lenovo, Mecanica Solutions, mental images, Microsoft, Oracle, Parametric Technology Corp., Siemens PLM Software, Spatial, Technigraphics, Theorem Solutions and Transmagic. Promotional sponsors include the ConnectPress group of CAD communities (e.g. CATIA Community, Pro-E Community, UG Community), Desktop Engineering Magazine, MCADCafe, PDES Inc. and Tenlinks.

The CIC is organized by Longview Advisors. For more information on the show, including a current detailed agenda, visit http://www.3dcic.com.

About Elysium

Elysium Inc. develops interoperability solutions for digital design and PLM markets, with millions of files translated and thousands of customers worldwide. Founded in 1984, Elysium is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan and has over 95 employees and an international network of partners and distributors. Its main North American office is in Detroit, MI, and European operations are centered in Paris, France. For more information about Elysium and its products and services, visit http://www.elysiuminc.com and http://www.elysium.co.jp

About Longview Advisors

Longview Advisors Inc. provides consulting services in the business, technology and application of 3D software in product lifecycle management. For more information, please visit:  http://www.longviewadvisors.com, or the Longview advisors blog:  http://www.3Dubiquity.com. To find out more about the 2010 3D Collaboration & Interoperability Congress, please visit: http://www.3dcic.com.

  Press Contact:
  Patricia Fisher
  Elysium Inc.
  248-436-1301
  pat.fisher@elysiuminc.com

Source: Elysium Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Patricia Fisher of Elysium Inc., +1-248-436-1301,
pat.fisher@elysiuminc.com

Web Site:  http://www.3dcic.com/
http://www.elysiuminc.com/

Thumbplay Music Is Now In Public Beta; Launches On BlackBerry App World(TM)

- New Cloud-Based, On-Demand Music Service for Smartphones and PC/Macs® to be Showcased at CTIA on the BlackBerry® Booth -

NEW YORK, March 22 -- Thumbplay (http://www.thumbplay.com), the leading provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S., today announced that the cloud-based Thumbplay Music service is now available in Public Beta.  The service was previously available by invitation-only.  In addition, the free application is now on BlackBerry App World(TM), providing BlackBerry® smartphone users in the U.S. unlimited, on-demand access to millions of songs. Thumbplay Music (http://www.thumbplaymusic.com) is a next generation music service, built by experts in mobile content delivery to serve the rapidly growing market of U.S. smartphone users which is forecasted to grow to 160 million people by 2013.*

At the upcoming CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas (March 23-25, 2010), Thumbplay Music will be demonstrated at the BlackBerry booth (Booth #3506-Central Hall).  The service is currently available on select BlackBerry smartphones** and PCs/Macs®. Just weeks after its initial launch, Thumbplay has added support for three additional BlackBerry smartphones to the service, including the popular BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700, the BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530 and the BlackBerry® Storm2(TM) 9550 smartphones.

Said Evan Schwartz, CEO and Co-Founder of Thumbplay:  "We're pleased to be building on our great relationship with RIM, particularly as we embark on our public launch.  Our Private Beta customers gave us extremely positive feedback, and countless smartphone users have requested access to the service, enabling us to now 'push play' and make Thumbplay Music widely available.  Our experience in this space has proven to be a tremendous advantage-I don't believe there is another company in the U.S. today that can offer a service built with mobile as its centerpiece that is this feature-rich, and with a catalog this deep. We are off to a great start."

Thumbplay Music includes its own in-app media player and boasts several compelling features, including:

  --  Unlimited, on-demand access to any artist or album; millions of songs
      to choose from
  --  Build a personal music collection with Favorites; auto-sync between
      smartphone and PC/Mac
  --  Online and offline access: No connection? No problem!  Listen to music
      on the subway or in-flight.  Available anytime, anywhere.
  --  Effortless playlist creation: Auto-sync's between smartphone and
      PC/Mac
  --  Playlist Genie for music discovery: Instantly generate customized
      recommendations from favorite songs
  --  Search: Find music by artist, song, album or genre; includes free
      previews of all songs
  --  Import existing iTunes® playlists within Thumbplay Music's companion
      desktop app. With a few clicks, recreate iTunes playlists and have
      them available on smartphone and PC/Mac.

Thumbplay Music has more than eight million tracks under license from all major labels and more than 25,000 independent labels.  The unlimited, on-demand service includes a free, three-day trial and subscriptions are then available for $9.99/month.

Thumbplay, which enjoys sustained profitability, has built an award-winning service centered on delivering millions of pieces of mobile content to 95 percent of U.S. devices among every major carrier. Thumbplay will leverage its existing network of more than 8,000 distribution partners to promote Thumbplay Music.

ABOUT THUMBPLAY

Thumbplay, Inc. is defining the mobile entertainment experience for U.S. consumers.  Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from some of the world's largest entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, as well as several independent labels and artists and video game companies. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital. More information can be found at http://www.thumbplay.com or at m.thumbplay.com from a mobile phone.

*Yankee Group (2009)

**Thumbplay Music supports the following BlackBerry smartphones: BlackBerry® Tour(TM), BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9000, BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700, BlackBerry® Storm(TM) 9530, BlackBerry® Storm2(TM) 9550 and BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8900.  Support for additional devices coming soon.

All trademarks property of their respective owners. No partnerships implied. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

  Contact:
  Susan Lietz
  Susan.Lietz@thumbplay.com
  917.499.5053

Source: Thumbplay, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Susan Lietz, Susan.Lietz@thumbplay.com, +1-917-499-5053

Web Site:  http://www.thumbplay.com/

Solvate Launches Staffing Engine at DEMO Spring 2010

Pioneers a fresh take on 'gigonomics' using LinkedIn API

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22 -- On the heels of what Tina Brown has coined the "Gig Economy," Solvate, a startup that connects businesses with talent to work on demand, launches its staffing engine today at DEMO Spring 2010.

"Consulting and on demand work is growing in all kinds of ways - remote and local, from crowdsourcing to Gerson Lerhman Group, using a tidal wave of cloud tools to make it possible," says Michael Paolucci, Solvate co-founder and CEO. "We think establishing trusted relationships in the cloud is paramount to successful project-based work, and that starts by innovating on who we connect to and how."

Solvate's staffing engine matches based on the client's Request for Talent and company profile, Talent's "Iamawhocan" index and domain expertise, and your shared social graph.  Requesting Talent is as simple as filling in the blanks: "I need a _____ who can _____."

So a retail business that needs a marketing consultant who can launch a digital TV advertising campaign may find a match in Amanda Sanguinet, a retail marketing strategist and Google and Gap alum who can develop strategic digital marketing initiatives and set up Google TV campaigns.

The match is even better if the client and Amanda know colleagues in common to get the relationship started on the right foot. Launching today, clients can request to prioritize matches in their network, using the LinkedIn API.

"There are plenty of classist labor marketplaces where you can find strangers you can order around to do your grunt work," says Julie Ruvolo, co-founder and COO.

"For sophisticated work, you need professionals at the top of their field - you need to connect to your peers. We're a bit like a business talent agency in that respect, with a roster of highly recommended independent professionals from McKinsey alums to some of Madison Avenue's top creative and marketing talent."

"I've been following Julie Ruvolo ever since she was a freelancer herself at VentureBeat," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO. "I am convinced that we are moving to a labor model that is on demand, and SaaS-powered, with lower overhead and increased mobility, for millions of small businesses like mine, and I think Solvate is taking a promising approach in that direction."

ABOUT SOLVATE:

Solvate  Solvate is a staffing engine that matches companies with Talent to work on demand.  It is our mission to build trusted relationships between business executives and independent professionals. We are backed by DFJ Gotham and RRE Ventures.

Clients include Pernod Ricard, Timbuk2, Venturehacks and recently acquired MochiMedia. Solvate eats its own dogfood: their ten employees leverage dozens of Solvate Talent a month on gigs from their website redesign to this press release. Browse featured Talent at Solvate.com/talent.

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/.

Contact: Julie Ruvolo, julie@solvate.com, @jruv, 646-720-7110

Source: SOLVATE
   

CONTACT:  Julie Ruvolo, julie@solvate.com, +1-646-657-8858

Web Site:  http://www.solvate.com/

Independence IT and Communications Systems Inc. Form Strategic Partnership

ALLENTOWN, Pa., March 22 -- Independence IT, a leading provider of cloud desktop and infrastructure management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Communication Systems Inc. (CSI), a technology consulting firm also based in Allentown, Pa.  Through this new agreement, the two companies will be able to expand the service offerings to their existing clients and extend their market reach to a new customer base.

As a full-service advanced technology systems integrator of custom solutions incorporating audio, video, voice, data and security hardware and software, CSI will be able to offer its clients Independence IT's range of hosted desktop services and Independence IT will be able to extend its service offerings to include CSI's Sound & Video, Communication & Information Technologies and Life Safety & Security solutions.

"We are both located in the Lehigh Valley and we offer very complementary services," said Tony Whitton, CEO at Independence IT.  "CSI seemed like a logical partner to enable us to offer our clients more in-depth technology services and to expand our footprint to a new group of customers.  We look forward to partnering with the CSI team to solve the technology challenges of small and mid-size businesses."

"Independence IT is an ideal partner for us," said Wayne Becker, VP of Business Development for CSI.  "Their proven solutions and seasoned team is a perfect fit with our integrated technology offerings and our staff of IT experts.  This partnership is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with another local technology firm that has a very similar commitment to delivering results and high quality service."

About Independence IT

Independence IT is a leading provider of cloud desktop and infrastructure management solutions enabling small and mid-sized businesses to leverage enterprise-class availability, security and agility.  Serving as a virtual IT department rivaling most Fortune 500 companies, Independence IT shoulders its clients' IT management burdens - from application hosting, server management and software maintenance;  to help desk, security, disaster recovery,  backup and archiving.  Based in Allentown, Pa., Independence IT offers reliable solutions hosted at a best-in-class data center and backed by top quality customer support empowering clients to run and grow their businesses more efficiently and cost-effectively.  For more information on the company, visit http://www.independenceIT.com.

  Contact:
  Karen Higgins
  Sagefrog Marketing Group
  (610) 831-5723
  karenh@sagefrog.com

Source: Independence IT
   

CONTACT:  Karen Higgins, Sagefrog Marketing Group, +1-610-831-5723,
karenh@sagefrog.com

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

Redline Trading Solutions Announces New Version of its High-Performance Market Data Platform

InRush 10G Delivers Next Level of Latency and Throughput Performance

WOBURN, Mass., March 22 -- Redline Trading Solutions, Inc. (http://www.redlinetrading.com), a leading provider of low-latency market data solutions, today announced the release of InRush version 10G Accelerated Ticker Plant. InRush 10G provides significant latency and throughput advantages as well as adding support for dual 10Gbit Ethernet market data connections. InRush 10G (http://www.redlinetrading.com/products) is targeted at applications seeking the ultimate in low-latency performance including smart order routing and high frequency trading.

"Within high performance trading applications every microsecond of latency matters," said Mark Skalabrin, Redline Trading Solutions CEO. "InRush 10G is the latest step in our quest to keep our customers on the leading edge of trading technology."

The Redline InRush embedded ticker plant is a high-performance, highly optimized market data platform. The InRush software runs on an industry-standard server paired with a cutting-edge acceleration co-processor to deliver ultimate trading performance.

"High performance trading has advanced to where, in many cases, the latency introduced by traditional 1Gbit exchange connections is no longer acceptable," said Redline's CTO Matt Sexton. "InRush 10G tightly couples 10Gbit connections to our hardware accelerated ticker plant reducing this source of latency by over 10X."

About Redline Trading Solutions

Redline Trading Solutions provides accelerated computing and low-latency market data solutions for latency and throughput sensitive applications in the Financial Services market. With Redline Trading Solutions, customers can radically transform their market data capabilities through a selection of scalable product offerings and customer-specific solutions that deliver robust, reliable, and deterministic results. For more information on Redline's high-performance products and services, visit http://www.redlinetrading.com.

InRush is a trademark of Redline Trading Solutions, Inc. Other product or company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  Contact:
  Jan Hunter
  Hunter & Co. Communications
  617-371-1122
  jan@huntercopr.com

Source: Redline Trading Solutions, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jan Hunter, Hunter & Co. Communications, +1-617-371-1122,
jan@huntercopr.com

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

Motorola Rugged Mobile Computers Are Verizon Wireless Network Ready

Products on display in Verizon Wireless Booth at CTIA WIRELESS 2010 in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., March 22
-- From CTIA WIRELESS 2010®, Verizon Wireless and Motorola said today that the Verizon Wireless-certified Motorola MC9598 rugged mobile computer is now part of the Verizon Wireless Open Development program.  The Open Development program is designed to encourage the development community to create new products, applications and services beyond what Verizon Wireless offers in its portfolio.  This new streamlined certification process helps partners like Motorola deliver enterprise-class devices to market quickly and cost effectively.

Motorola's MC9598 is a premium industrial-class handheld device that raises the bar for rugged mobile computing - incorporating breakthrough ergonomic design and unique features to support the most demanding field mobility applications.  The MC9598 leverages the features and functionality of the industry's best-selling Motorola MC9000 mobile computer and incorporates Motorola's Mobility Architecture eXtension (MAX) innovations for a groundbreaking enterprise mobility solution that can change the way organizations do business.  The first mobile computer to provide modular 3.5G Wide Area Network (WAN), the MC9598 features Motorola MAX FlexWAN - cellular network flexibility that allows businesses to deploy a single pool of mobile computers that will provide the best coverage for users in different geographies.  It also delivers a more rugged design, more data capture options, application flexibility through customer-swappable keypads, more processing power, and a game-changing approach to battery and backroom management - all in a lighter, sleeker and easier-to-use form factor.

"Motorola is committed to providing its diverse customer base with the solutions they need to stay connected inside and outside the enterprise," said Girish Rishi, vice president and general manager, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions.  "Certification on the Verizon Wireless network provides our enterprise customers with access to reliable voice and data to help increase mobile workforce productivity and streamline operations."

Motorola has worked with Verizon Wireless for many years to bring devices to the Verizon Wireless 3G network.  In addition to these products, the MC7598, MC7095 and MC9063 are Verizon Wireless network ready.

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 Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2010

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035 (mobile),
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com or Traci Hoch, Motorola, +1-631-942-7549,
Traci.Hoch@motorola.com

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

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

Waxess USA's HomeCel(R) 1000 Verizon Wireless Network Ready; Provides Cordless Cellular Solution for Home and Office

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., LAS VEGAS, and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 22
-- Waxess USA Inc., an innovative fixed wireless solutions manufacturer for home and office applications, is pleased to announce that the HomeCel cordless device is now Verizon Wireless network ready through the Open Development program.  Waxess will be displaying this innovative new product in the Verizon Wireless booth #1034, Central Hall at the International CTIA WIRELESS 2010® show in Las Vegas.

Coupled with the Verizon Wireless network, the HomeCel adds a unique option for consumers to augment or replace existing home or office lines with cellular-based communications, taking advantage of existing carrier plans to save money.  The HomeCel 1000 cellular phone may save customers money  by using an existing cellular package for cordless home telephone use, while not eliminating the convenience of a home cordless telephone product.

The HomeCel 1000 is a patented all-in-one home cellular device that also offers PSTN (landline) connectivity.  The HomeCel 1000 device is intended for use in various environments, including homes, small offices, and long-term vacation houses.  This cellular-based platform, two-line desktop telephone (one line cellular, one line telephone) is aimed at the fast-paced convergence of wireless services into the home telephone market.  With the wide-spread "cutting-cord" trend in the industry, the HomeCel is poised to sensationalize the market with the advent of this unique consumer-friendly device that is truly "Plug-n-Play."  The unit also increases cellular signal strength while offering multiple cordless handsets for use in home and small office environments.

Hide Kanakubo, CEO of Waxess Inc., said, "We are very excited and honored to have the largest wireless carrier support Waxess USA with the ability to activate units on its network. The HomeCel enables the end user to have multiple choices for home communication customization in the most economical way. HomeCel and its family of products pave the way for U.S. consumers to have a home-centric communication apparatus that provides them many unique features and utilities."

About Waxess USA

Waxess USA Inc., located in Newport Beach, CA, has been conducting research and development of cellular and landline convergence products since its inception. Waxess has extensive experience in the manufacturing of cellular and cordless telephones but the HomeCel is the first cordless phone capable of combining cellular and landline services in one user friendly device. The HomeCel will help lead the way for the fixed-wireless convergence in the United States with this unique and extremely simple cordless telephone device.  For more information about Waxess USA visit http://www.waxessusa.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:  Mike Wyatt, Waxess USA, +1-720-262-3880, mwyatt@waxessusa.com;
or Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035 (mobile),
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

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

AT&T Introduces New Bundle Choices and Savings for Consumers

Consumers Can Choose the Right Bundle of Services, Including Wireless, Starting at $99 With One-Year Price Guarantee

DALLAS, March 22 -- AT&T* is putting a new twist on the $99 bundle. Other providers offer customers a fixed bundle of TV, Internet and home phone service, but with the new AT&T bundle offers announced today, customers can choose three services for their bundle -- and select wireless as their voice option -- and get more features and premium services included than ever before.

The new AT&T "Choice" bundles start at $99 a month for qualifying services and provide a combination of TV, high speed Internet, home phone or wireless voice service -- an option not available in most cable bundles. Bundles can include DVR and DVR service, plus a one-year price guarantee and significant monthly savings.

"At AT&T, we know that customers want flexibility, value, great service plus the option to include wireless voice service as part of their bundles," said Joey Schultz, vice president of consumer marketing, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "We're introducing amazing bundle deals built around choice, and we're including more features and more savings. Whatever combination and plans you choose, customers are getting even more from their AT&T bundle."

AT&T U-verse(SM) Choice bundles start at $99 a month for three AT&T services, including U-family; U-verse High Speed Internet Pro (up to 3 Mbps downstream); and your choice of AT&T Nation 450 wireless voice or U-verse Voice 250 home phone -- providing a savings of $180 or more for one year.

You can choose larger TV packages, faster broadband speeds and more wireless or home phone calling minutes to get additional savings. For example, an AT&T U-verse Choice Plus bundle provides you with double the number of U-verse TV channels, double the broadband speed and more wireless minutes or unlimited home phone calling for as low as $127 a month and savings of up to $360 for one year. The Choice Premier bundle offers all the U-verse channels and premium movies, HD service, faster broadband speeds and wireless voice or unlimited home phone calling for under $150 a month and savings of up to $540 for one year.

And where U-verse service is not available, customers can also get significant savings for bundling any triple-play combination of DIRECTV® CHOICE XTRA(TM) package, high speed Internet, AT&T Nation 450 wireless plan or a home phone calling plan. These AT&T bundles range from $96 to $155 a month and provide up to $528 for one year.

Customers who bundle their services with AT&T receive several advanced, integrated features and benefits. AT&T wireless customers have access to the nation's fastest 3G network, the ability to talk and surf at the same time on its 3G network, the most popular smartphones, and Rollover®, which lets customers keep the minutes they don't use.

AT&T High Speed Internet packages and qualifying AT&T smartphone plans also include on-the-go access across the nation's largest Wi-Fi network at more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots.

And AT&T wireless, TV, Internet, and home phone services work together so you can program your U-verse or DIRECTV® DVR from your PC or wireless phone; track your personalized college basketball bracket or fantasy football league that you create online on your U-verse TV screen; check your wireless and U-verse Voice messages from a single voice mailbox; or see your U-verse Voice call history and click to return a call from your U-verse TV.

Plan and pricing details are available at http://www.att.com/tv or http://www.att.com/bundledeal.

* Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand. AT&T | DIRECTV is a co-branded service provided by DIRECTV. AT&T acts as sales agent for DIRECTV, and DIRECTV is responsible for providing the service. For all customer inquiries relating to service, call DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services.

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.uverse.att.com to see if you qualify.

3G Service not available in all areas.

Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required.  Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.

Internet Speed claim(s) represent maximum downstream and/or upstream speed capabilities which may vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors can affect actual speeds including the use of other U-verse services.

AT&T U-verse Choice Bundles: Taxes, excessive usage and other charges may apply. A one-time TV service activation fee of $29 applies. New residential AT&T U-verse customers. One year term required for bundled U-verse services. An early termination fee of up to $180 may apply if U-verse services are terminated. After 12 months, U-verse service(s) will be billed at then existing standard rates unless canceled by customer before end of term. Offer expires 7/17/10.

AT&T non U-verse Choice Bundles includes 12 Month AT&T High Speed Internet Pricing Offer:  Customers purchasing new AT&T High Speed Internet Express or higher will pay $24.95 per month for 12 months after application of bill credit.  After 12 mos existing standard rates apply. 12 month term required. Early termination fee applies.   Qualifying Local access line and long distance service required.  Promotional rates will expire if customer upgrades or downgrades their speed tier during promo period.  Other conditions and restrictions apply. High speed Internet service from AT&T requires DSL modem and qualifying local service. Taxes, excessive usage and other charges may apply. Price includes one of the following: DIRECTV® CHOICE XTRA(TM) package ($63.99/mo.), or DIRECTV® PREMIER(TM) ($114.99/mo) with DVR service ($7/mo) and/or HD Access ($10/mo) after 2 separate bill credits are applied:  a $24 bill credit for 12 months after online or mail-in rebate and a $5 instant bundle discount.  * Based on one-room DIRECTV® System lease. Available on approved credit; credit card required. New DIRECTV customers only (lease and 24 mo. agreement required. Must maintain programming, DVR service and/or HD Access). Hardware available separately. $19.95 handling and delivery fee applies. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation.  Rebate begins 6-8 weeks after receipt of rebate form online or by mail. Bill may not reflect DIRECTV and AT&T bill credits at the same time. Standard rates apply after promotional periods. Applicable use tax adjustment may apply on the retail value of the installation.  Offer ends 7/14/10.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Destiny Varghese of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1314,
dvarghese@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Dimdim Works with Novell to Offer Web Conferencing

Dimdim's Cloud-Based Collaboration Platform Powers New Novell Conferencing Solution

BOSTON and SALT LAKE CITY, March 22 -- Dimdim Inc., provider of next-gen collaboration solutions that fit companies' existing business processes, today announced at Novell's BrainShare User Conference that it is working with Novell to power the new Novell Conferencing solution.  Novell Conferencing enables users to conduct virtual meetings, demos and webinars all using a standard Web browser.  This announcement enhances the Novell collaboration solutions portfolio and offers integrations with other products, such as Novell GroupWise, for seamless collaboration.

Following an extensive review of conferencing providers and their technology, Novell selected Dimdim because of its sophisticated next-gen technology that places the user experience first.  Unlike other conferencing solutions, Dimdim is able to provide a rich, multimedia experience in standard browsers without requiring users to download and install additional end-user software.  Dimdim supports a wide range of platforms including Windows, Mac and Linux desktops and provides open APIs for easy integration with other Novell products and third-party applications.  Dimdim's multi-tenant cloud-based SaaS platform ensures scalability to meet any enterprise need.

"Web conferencing is an important component of our collaboration portfolio," said Wendy Steinle, director of Solutions and Product Marketing for End-User Computing at Novell.  "Enterprises today are looking for Web meeting solutions that can meet the demands of today's around-the-clock and around-the-globe business environment.  Dimdim's technology provides our customers with the simple, cost-effective and full-featured Web conferencing solution they need to get their business done."

"Dimdim enabled Novell to quickly develop and rollout their next generation conferencing solution by providing a Web conferencing platform that is highly open, scalable and customizable," said DD Ganguly, CEO of Dimdim. "The selection of Dimdim for the Novell Conferencing product validates our continued commitment to providing our partners and customers with a simple, intuitive and comprehensive approach to Web conferencing and collaboration that meets the needs of enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies and small businesses."

Recently, Dimdim enhanced its service with the release of Dimdim 5.5.   The new Dimdim 5.5 enables users to share their desktops with a single click using myScreen(TM), provides personal meeting room URLs, customized user profile pages, and the fastest Web conferencing experience available.  Dimdim 5.5 was the highest rated Web conferencing product in a recent review by PC Magazine, receiving 4 out of 5 stars.

For more information on Novell Conferencing, visit http://www.novell.com/conferencing.

About Dimdim

Dimdim, the easy, open and affordable web conference lets anyone host or attend live online meetings, demos and webinars using just a web browser -- no additional software required. The optional Dimdim myScreen(TM) plug-in lets anyone share their screen in seconds even without launching a browser or scheduling a meeting. While face-to-face meetings used to be the only way to collaborate, Dimdim is now The Best Way to Work to save money, time and travel. Used by more than 5 million people and businesses worldwide, Dimdim provides multiple free and commercial on-premise and cloud-based solutions capable of supporting thousands of participants per meeting and is backed by the original investors in Skype, Hotmail, and MySQL and is found in Lowell, Mass., offices around the world and at http://www.dimdim.com.

  Media contacts:
  Gerald Kimber White
  Dimdim@rfbinder.com
  781-455-8250

Source: Dimdim Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Gerald Kimber White of Dimdim, +1-781-455-8250,
Dimdim@rfbinder.com

Web Site:  http://www.dimdim.com/

Motion's J3400 Tablet PC Now Verizon Wireless Network Ready

The J3400 is the latest Motion Tablet PC to feature integrated access to Verizon Wireless' 3G wireless network

AUSTIN, Texas, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LAS VEGAS, March 22 -- Motion Computing®,  a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, today announced from International CTIA WIRELESS 2010® that the rugged J3400 Tablet PC now features integrated access to the Verizon Wireless 3G mobile broadband network.  With a growing high-speed network that covers more than 90 percent of the U.S. population, Motion customers can easily browse the Internet, download files and sync information while in the field, all at broadband speed.

Verizon Wireless Network Enables Broad Coverage

The Motion C5, F5 and J3400 Tablet PCs are now Verizon Wireless network ready under the Open Development program, which is designed to offer businesses and consumers the ability to use wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company on its nationwide wireless network.  Motion will be displaying the tablet PCs throughout the CTIA event in the Verizon Wireless Open Development booth #1034.

"Motion's J3400 is an excellent device for mobile users who can now further improve productivity through access to the Verizon Wireless network," said Anthony A. Lewis, vice president of Open Development at Verizon Wireless. "Now, as companies increasingly rely on the ability to stay connected no matter where work happens, they can be confident that the J3400 will meet the needs of field workers - durability, mobility, connectivity and performance."

Customers across industries, including field service, construction, healthcare and automotive services, choose the rugged J3400 Tablet PC because of its durable design, integrated features and outdoor visibility options.  Now, with integrated access to 3G mobile broadband from Verizon Wireless and the powerful processing performance of the Intel Core2(TM) duo processor, Motion Tablet users can run robust mobile software solutions in the places where work takes them.

Improving the Productivity of Mobile Solutions

ClickSoftware, the leading provider of workforce management and service optimization solutions, helps organizations get the most out of existing resources.  With its specialized Mobility Suite, ClickSoftware is well aware of the value of powerful mobile solutions that offer access to real-time information in the field.

"Motion's Tablet PCs provide an excellent platform for ClickSoftware's ClickMobile solution.  It gives mobile workers the information and functionality they need, when and where they need it, and it also enables collaborative networking to solve business needs in the field," said Simon Morris, vice president of global marketing at ClickSoftware.  "Now with expanded mobile broadband capabilities, customers can access and share information at the point of service, which significantly improves customer service, productivity and performance."

Available Now

The J3400 is available now with integrated access to the Verizon Wireless mobile broadband network.  When purchased with the integrated Gobi(TM) mobile broadband technology, users can easily activate wireless service through Verizon Wireless.  New and existing customers can access information at Motion's J3400 product page.

About Motion Computing

Motion Computing is a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, combining world-class products with services customized for the unique needs of target vertical markets.  The company's enhanced line of rugged tablet PCs, mobile point of care solutions and accessories are designed to increase mobile productivity while providing portability, security, power and versatility.

Motion Mobility Solutions offers a complete portfolio of products, services and support that helps ensure a successful mobile deployment for increased productivity, reducing project risk while delivering a more rapid return on investment.  For more information, visit http://www.motioncomputing.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.

Motion Computing and Motion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motion Computing, Inc, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Mary Anne Gunn, Motion Computing, +1-512-905-9400,
magunn@motioncomputing.com; or Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035
(mobile), Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

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

AT&T Expands Industry's Leading Lineup of Popular Smartphones

Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus Bring Palm webOS Operating System to AT&T's Lineup

DALLAS, March 22 -- AT&T* today further cemented its status as the U.S. leader in smartphones by announcing an expansion of its industry-leading lineup to include the Palm® Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus.  The new smartphones will run on the nation's fastest 3G network - and take advantage of the ability to talk and surf the Web at the same time. Further strengthening AT&T's leadership, the new smartphones make AT&T the only U.S. carrier to offer devices representing all major operating systems.  The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus are AT&T's first smartphones to feature the Palm webOS(TM) platform.

AT&T also will soon unveil an Android-based smartphone the Dell Aero.  This will be Dell's first smartphone available in the U.S., and will feature a new, beautiful custom user interface developed by Dell and AT&T. To learn more about the Dell Aero, visit http://www.att.com/aero.

"Our unparalleled choice in smartphones has put us at the top of the industry--and given us twice as many smartphone customers as any of our competitors," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.  "As the leaders in mobile broadband, we complement our smartphone lineup with the nation's fastest 3G network and the largest Wi-Fi network in the U.S., with more than 20,000 public hotspots.  We're also the only carrier to offer valuable features like A-List with ROLLOVER, which add even greater value to our products and services.  We're looking forward to bringing these benefits to customers who choose one of the Palm smartphones or the exclusive Dell Aero."

The Pre Plus and Pixi Plus available at AT&T will be the only Palm webOS devices in the U.S. to support simultaneous voice and data while running multiple applications at once.  The Palm Synergy(TM) feature in webOS keeps your email, contacts and calendars up to date with integration to Yahoo!, Facebook®, Google(TM), LinkedIn®, and Microsoft® Office Outlook®, all in one view. For more information on Pre Plus and Pixi Plus visit http://www.att.com/webos.

Palm Pre Plus will be available at $149.99 and the Palm Pixi Plus will cost $49.99, both after a two year contract and mail-in-rebate.

All of these new smartphones feature Wi-Fi connectivity and AT&T customers with these devices will receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots included as part of their unlimited data plan.  AT&T's has the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com

For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Palm, Pixi, Pre, Synergy, and webOS are trademarks of Palm, Inc. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Jenny Bridges, +1-214-665-1317, jbridges@attnews.us

Web Site:  http://www.att.com/

Validas Offers First On-Demand Wireless Billing Simulation and Modeling Platform for the Enterprise

Web-based service enables businesses to proactively manage wireless expenses; facilitates forecasting and analysis of usage and costs against existing contracts or carrier proposals

HOUSTON, March 22 -- Validas has launched the industry's first on-demand wireless billing simulation and modeling platform to enable businesses to take control of their wireless spend and ensure their actual usage and costs are aligned. Founded by wireless industry experts, Validas' Web-based platform automates the process of sophisticated wireless bill analysis and optimization that makes it easy to contain wireless costs.

Just as CTIA Wireless 2010's theme "Mobile Life, It's Just the Beginning" conveys, mobile services and applications abound today, but it's really just the beginning of the mobile innovation CIOs and IT professionals will face in the coming years. In today's dynamic wireless market, enterprises of all sizes are left to fend for themselves in trying to understand their wireless usage and spend relative to their current contracts or pending carrier proposals. Validas eliminates the confusion and guesswork with the industry's first on-demand wireless billing simulation and modeling platform for the enterprise.

"Whether a business or government agency is evaluating and simulating new wireless carrier contract proposals or modeling organizational change scenarios and their impact on their wireless spend, our platform gives them the information and control they need to ensure they are maximizing every dollar of their wireless investments and accurately simulating and forecasting the costs," said Andy Adams, President and COO of Validas. "Today, our platform is already enabling enterprises and state governments to take control of their wireless costs and is helping them save millions of dollars as a result."

Validas is carrier independent and is only focused on providing its clients with the most cost-effective simulation and models for their unique needs. Validas offers modeling and simulation services for Sprint, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, US Cellular and T-Mobile subscribers.

About Validas

Validas®, a pioneer in online wireless billing analysis, provides consumers, businesses and government agencies with a simple, secure online service that enables them to optimize rate plans and save money cutting bottom line costs by an average of 20 to 40 percent. Founded by seasoned wireless industry professionals, Validas eliminates the confusion of wireless bills and rate plans to ultimately deliver more value to its users. The Web-based wireless bill analysis and optimization software platform leverages patent-pending algorithms, processes and PDF scanning capabilities to deliver powerful business intelligence in seconds. For more information visit http://www.validas.com/.

Source: Validas
   

CONTACT:  Alex Fencl, +1-214-414-3330, afencl@mww.com, for Validas

Web Site:  http://www.validas.com/

Axeda and Integron Announce Alliance for Managed Deployment of M2M Solutions

Axeda(R) Platform and Integron M2M Deployment Services provide customers with a comprehensive solution for building and delivering connected products

FOXBORO, Mass. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 22 -- Axeda Corporation and Integron Inc., today announced an alliance that will speed the creation and deployment of enterprise M2M applications. Axeda is the leading Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company for connected products. Integron is the leading technical logistics and wireless deployment services company focused on Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions.

The alliance simplifies the complex process of bringing together all necessary components for successful M2M application delivery, enabling faster time to market for customers.  Axeda provides a highly secure, scalable, and proven platform on which to build applications. Integron provides the processes and execution skills required to get connected products up and running in the field as fast as possible.

Over 100 major organizations, including Abbott, EMC, Diebold, and NetApp rely on the Axeda Platform today to get value from their connected products.  With cloud-based delivery, it reduces complexity and costs and provides key capabilities such as: condition monitoring, content management, location-based services, business rules, secure communication, and enterprise system integration that speed the creation of connected products.

"The Axeda Platform is critical for today's wireless M2M solutions. It offers Integron customers a robust, on-demand platform that can readily be adapted to a variety of wireless M2M applications," said Bryan Lubel, president, Integron.  "This allows the customer to focus on their business model and accelerate their time to market without the burden of developing the entire back-end infrastructure for their M2M applications."

Integron delivers supply chain and logistics services to leading enterprises such as Xerox, Avaya, and Eastman Kodak. Through a broad portfolio of partners, Integron assists customers in selecting 'Best in Breed' elements of the M2M value chain to create an integrated solution.  Integron provides expertise in the selection of wireless hardware, wireless MVNOs/Carriers, and manages the supply chain, deployment, and monitoring of wireless M2M projects.

"Integron brings a unique set of expertise to M2M initiatives that significantly reduces the complexity for customers," said Brian Anderson, vice president of marketing, Axeda.  "With services for hardware and communication selection, logistics to speed deployment, and ongoing operation of connected product solutions, Integron enables customers to build and deploy solutions much faster than if they were to do it on their own."

More Information

Axeda and Integron will co-exhibit at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, March 23-25, 2010.  Visit at the Telenor Connexion Booth #256.

About Axeda

Axeda Corporation is the leading Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company for connected products. The company's VeriSign® Security certified platform and applications allow companies to connect, manage, service, and interact with assets anywhere - it serves over 100 of the world's leading enterprises including Agilent, Diebold, and EMC. Axeda Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Foxboro, Mass. and can be reached at http://www.axeda.com.

About Integron

Integron is a technical logistics company that specializes in helping customers design and implement telematic solutions.  In particular, Integron has specialized experience in the Remote Patient Monitoring, and Critical Asset Monitoring segments of the wireless M2M (Machine-to-Machine) market.  Integron is headquartered in Rochester, New York.  For more information, visit http://www.integron.com.

Contact: Erin Smith, +1-508-718-6351, esmith@axeda.com

Source: Axeda Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Erin Smith, +1-508-718-6351, esmith@axeda.com

Web Site:  http://www.axeda.com/