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Kingston Technology 1.35-Volt Registered DDR3L Memory Modules Validated by Intel

Low-Voltage Registered DIMMs Certified for Westmere-EP Processors

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 16 -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced that its low-voltage registered dual inline memory modules (RDIMMs) have been validated for use in the upcoming Intel® Westmere-EP processor-based server platforms. The Kingston® ValueRAM® DDR3L ('L' for low voltage) 1333MHz (1.35 volt) server RDIMMs were certified on Intel's Westmere reference platform.

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"Kingston is proud to offer customers our 1.35-volt server memory and having it certified for use with Intel's next-generation Xeon® processors," said Henry Nguyen, design engineering manager, Kingston. "Our low voltage registered server memory helps lower total cost of ownership in datacenters as it uses less power, thus producing less heat than equivalent 1.5-volt modules resulting in lower cooling costs for memory-dense servers."

"Intel worked closely with Kingston in developing and certifying their low-voltage DDR3L memory for our upcoming Westmere-EP triple-channel server platform," said Geof Findlay, Memory Ecosystem Manager, Intel. "Kingston's low-voltage server memory combined with Intel's 32nm processor utilizing the Westmere architecture will help datacenters increase performance while reducing overall energy costs."

For information on Intel validation, visit http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/index.htm.

Kingston server memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support. For more information visit http://www.kingston.com.

       Kingston DDR3L Low-Voltage RDIMM Intel PMO-Validated Specifications
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          Part Number                       Capacity & Features
          -----------                       -------------------
  KVR1333D3LD8R9S/2G           2GB 2Rx8 PC3L-10600 RDIMM (CL9 @ 1.35v)
  ------------------           ---------------------------------------
  KVR1333D3LS4R9S/2G           2GB 1Rx4 PC3L-10600 RDIMM (CL9 @ 1.35v)
  ------------------           ---------------------------------------
  KVR1333D3LS8R9S/1G           1GB 1Rx8 PC3L-10600 RDIMM (CL9 @ 1.35v)
  ------------------           ---------------------------------------

  About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Kingston designs, manufactures and distributes memory products for desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Flash memory products for PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and MP3 players. Through its global network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Kingston has manufacturing facilities in California, Taiwan, China and sales representatives in the United States, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, China, and Latin America. For more information, please call 800-337-8410 or visit http://www.kingston.com.

Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.

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CONTACT:  David Leong of Kingston Technology, Co. Inc., +1-714-438-1817,
david_leong@kingston.com

Web Site:  http://www.kingston.com/

Microsoft's New TrueColor Technology Brings Color to Life

Three new LifeCams feature Microsoft Hardware's latest technology and 720p HD sensors.

REDMOND, Wash., March 16 -- Microsoft Corp. today brightens your video calls with TrueColor Technology, a groundbreaking new image processing technology that provides superior color and brightness in even the worst lighting conditions. TrueColor Technology automatically adjusts the picture quality to provide a more colorful video whether out on the porch with bright sunshine in the morning or in the living room with low light in the evening. This technology will be available in three new webcams launching today, the LifeCam HD-5000, LifeCam HD-5001 and LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks. These LifeCams will also feature 720p HD sensors and Auto Focus technology at a value price. In addition, TrueColor will be available with the recently launched LifeCam Cinema through a software update.

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"Color quality and brightness are critical aspects of video calls. Through our research we know that a large number of video calls are held in either low light conditions or uneven lighting, and these are challenging situations for any webcam and represent a common pain point for webcam users," said Daniel Anguiano, product marketing manager for Microsoft Hardware. "Our engineers at Microsoft Hardware created TrueColor Technology to improve the video experience, combining software and firmware to help people look bright and natural in virtually any lighting situation."

True Colors Shining Through

Microsoft's new image processing technology analyzes the user's environment and automatically adjusts the LifeCam settings to provide brighter and more colorful video. It does this through a carefully designed proprietary combination of software and firmware technology to deliver a great experience. To achieve these results, TrueColor Technology includes face tracking technology developed by Microsoft Research, which can detect a person's face and help ensure it's not overexposed or underexposed, so the video call picture looks great even in the most challenging lighting scenarios.

LifeCam HD-5000

Launching with Microsoft's new TrueColor Technology, the LifeCam HD-5000 offers best-in-class video quality in most lighting scenarios and is the only webcam on the market to offer 720p HD widescreen video and Auto Focus for an estimated retail price under $50.(1) The LifeCam HD-5000 also features a flexible attachment base that bends to fit on most surfaces, including on top of flat-screen monitors and notebook screens, or directly on the desk, so people can use it at home on the desktop or with their notebook while on the road.

Best Buy will launch an exclusive version of this product, called the LifeCam HD-5001, that includes all the same great features as the LifeCam HD-5000, but will have a custom design with a white faceplate.

LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks

Also launching today is the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks, which includes TrueColor Technology, 720p HD widescreen video, Auto Focus and a design just for notebooks. The LifeCam HD-6000 features a 360-degree rotation view so people can point the webcam in any direction to share more with friends and family. With a compact design, short three-foot cord and carrying case, the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks is the perfect webcam for sharing life on the go.

Pricing and Availability

The LifeCam HD-5000 and the LifeCam HD-5001 will be available later this month for the estimated retail price of $49.95(2) and the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will be available in May for the estimated retail price of $59.95.(2) The LifeCam HD-5000 and LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will be available for pre-sale on Amazon.com and Buy.com starting today. TrueColor Technology will be available via a software download for LifeCam Cinema, which is already broadly available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/downloads/default.mspx.

Microsoft backs these products with a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty. More information about these and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.

About Microsoft Hardware

For more than 27 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. More information about Microsoft Hardware is available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware and http://www.microsofthardwareblog.com/.

About Microsoft

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

(1) Based on estimated or suggested current webcam products commercially available as of March 2010

(2) Estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.

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CONTACT:  Brittany Turner of Edelman, +1-206-223-1606,
brittany.turner@edelman.com, for Microsoft Corp.

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Razer(TM) Releases the First Gaming Grade Mouse Specifically for Southpaws

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 16 -- Razer, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, today announced the Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition(TM), the very first gaming mouse designed with the professional left-handed gamer in mind. The Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition was created to meet community demands for a mouse that was purposefully engineered to give lefties the competitive edge, combining a comfortable ergonomic form factor with a powerfully precise 3.5G infrared sensor.

"Leftie gamers have long been requesting that we develop a gaming grade mouse that is designed exclusively for the left-handed gaming community and we really value the feedback we receive from our fans," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "Not many gamers know this, but I am a southpaw myself and feel truly excited to have a mouse that fits perfectly in my left hand. There is really no substitute for gaming with your naturally dominant hand."

About The Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition

The Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition features a unique ergonomic form factor to give lefties a comfort they can call their own for extended gaming sessions. The Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition boasts five programmable Hyperesponse(TM) buttons, as well as the trademark 1000Hz Ultrapolling(TM) technology, providing gamers with the speed necessary to make every moment count. Loaded with a 3500dpi Razer Precision(TM) 3.5G infrared sensor that offers over four times more precision than a standard 800dpi mouse, the Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition is fully equipped to frag, especially when you strike from the blind side.

  Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition
  COST: US $59.99; EU euro 59.99
  AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

  Product Features:
  --  Ergonomic left-hand design
  --  3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor
  --  1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response
  --  Five independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
  --  On-The-Fly Sensitivity(TM) adjustment
  --  Always-On(TM) mode
  --  Ultra-Large non-slip buttons
  --  16-bit ultra-wide data path
  --  60-120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration
  --  Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick(TM) Teflon® feet
  --  Gold-Plated USB connector
  --  Seven-Foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
  --  Approx. size in mm: 128(L) x 70(W) x 42.5(H)

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  About the Razer Group:

Razer(TM) is the world's leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed "For Gamers. By Gamers(TM)". Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer's award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.

For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com.

Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

Source: Razer Group
   

CONTACT:  USA, Kristine Page, Kristine.Page@razerzone.com, or Asia
Pacific, Fiona Ng, Fiona.Ng@razerzone.com, or Europe, Bernard Hammond,
Bernard.Hammond@razerzone.com, or China, Chris Chen, Chris.Chen@razerzone.com,
all of Razer Group, +1-760-579-0180, fax, +1-760-579-0182

Web Site:  http://www.razerzone.com/

Tixeo Launches HD Web-Conferencing Just One Click Away With WorkSpace3D 3.0

MONTPELLIER, France, March 16, 2010--     After several months of intensive developments, Tixeo releases
a new major version of its web-conferencing solution, WorkSpace3D. This brand
new version 3.0 allows HD web conferencing for high-demanding meetings.

    HD web-conferencing anywhere, anytime

    Most of multipoint video conferencing solutions requires both
high up-front hardware investments, and security network policy
accommodations, without delivering a great collaborative experience.

    Where other solutions reach these limits, WorkSpace3D succeeds
in providing both affordable and easy HD video conferencing. Indeed,
deployment is effortless, no matter how many users are concerned, as
WorkSpace3D is firewall friendly and works seamlessly with any proxy.

    No need to invest in dedicated hardware solutions. Companies
can use regular desktops (or laptops), HD webcams and microphones from the
office, from a boardroom or even from home.

    WorkSpace3D, a high-performance solution

    Tixeo focused its work on improving WorkSpace3D's core
technologies. The new architecture takes advantage of multi-core processors,
making WorkSpace3D ready for tomorrow's expectations. Highly optimized and
parallelized, WorkSpace3D leverages on CPU resources to deliver the best
communication experience. This is one of the primary reasons why WorkSpace3D
is an enterprise-grade web-conferencing solution.

    A greater end-user experience

    As ease of use is one of Tixeo's top priority, WorkSpace3D 3.0
enhances user experience with an easier and smarter GUI. This new release
makes it effortless to manage layouts and audio & video settings. For
instance, once you are done working on a document, you can easily switch to a
video layout perfectly fitted for videoconferencing, the video wall. Dual
screens in your boardroom? Move videos within a click on your secondary
screen, to extend your workspace.

    About Tixeo

    Tixeo is an innovative 3D web conferencing software company since 2003.
Our solutions allow anyone to set up meetings with up to 50 participants,
using both voice and video over IP.

    Tixeo's software are enriched with easy-to-use collaborative features and
offer a unique experience: hosting traditional meetings in 2D or enjoying 3D
virtual spaces with a greater speech-gesture-sketch communication.

    Not only Tixeo's solutions are available as Software as a Service (SaaS),
on both monthly and yearly plans, but also as in-house licenses and
appliances.

    Thousands of users worldwide work every day with WorkSpace3D, from SME to
large corporations, such as: Airbus, Raytheon, DGAC, Sogeti, BNP Paribas,
Flagstar Bank, Immochan...

   
    Contact:
    TIXEO
    http://www.tixeo.com

    Renaud GHIA, CEO
    Tel: +33-467-750-431
    Fax: +33-467-130-010
    rghia@tixeo.com

Source: TIXEO

Contact: TIXEO, Renaud GHIA, CEO, Tel: +33-467-750-431, Fax: +33-467-130-010, rghia@tixeo.com .

Advanced Voice Solutions Support for the Telephony Industry: Acapela Group Announces Full Support for MRCPv2

Acapela Speech Synthesis Powered by UniMRCP Open Source Project

MONS, Belgium, March 16, 2010--     Acapela Group, a leading Voice expert, and UniMRCP, an open source MRCP
project, are announcing the release of Acapela MRCP add-on 2.000, an
extension of Acapela TTS for Windows and Linux servers, providing customers
with a greater choice of high-end speech solutions using MRCPv2.

    Telephony providers can now benefit from Acapela's's high quality and
pleasant voices while relying on MRCPv2 for optimized integration of speech
into their services and applications.

    MRCP (Media Resource Control Protocol) allows telephony applications to
communicate with speech resources, controlling media processing resources
over the network using a distributed, client/server architecture. The main
media processing resources specified by the MRCP standard are the Speech
Synthesizer (TTS), Speech Recognizer (ASR), Speech Recorder (SR), and the
Speaker Verifier (SV).

    UniMRCP is an open source cross-platform MRCP project, which provides
everything required for the implementation and deployment of both an MRCP
client and an MRCP server. UniMRCP encapsulates SIP/MRCPv2, RTSP, SDP and
RTP/RTCP stacks and provides integrators with an MRCP v1 and v2 user level
API.

    "We are very happy to announce the compliance with MRCPv2 of our Acapela
TTS Server solution realized in cooperation with UniMRCP Open Source Project,
which has been an outstanding partner in this process. Acapela Group, as a
voice expert dedicated to innovation and finding the best possible voice
solutions, fully supports market standards to ease and optimize text to
speech use in telephony applications. The full interoperability of Acapela's
speech engine with MRCPv2 is part of the company's commitment to support the
industry and help optimize the easy test and deployment process"-comments
Lars-Erik Larsson, CEO of Acapela Group.

    "I am proud to announce the availability of Acapela TTS voices, based on
the UniMRCP server software library. The number of languages and set of high
quality voices Acapela supports are quite impressive. Through the integration
with the UniMRCP server, Acapela MRCP add-on 2.000, makes its TTS engine
available to the users of any MRCPv2-aware platform. This solution might be
an ideal choice to be used in conjunction with well-known open source, as
well as commercial products for the deployment of IVRs, Call Centers,
IPPBXs," said Arsen Chaloyan, author of UniMRCP.

    The Acapela MRCPv2 add-on is available on both Acapela TTS for Windows
and Linux servers. It enhances Acapela's capability to fully respond to the
telephony market's requirements and reinforces the company's position as an
unequalled partner in the domain of computer-based voice processing.
Acapela's expertise and commitment to quality and service covers all aspects
of voice, from the ease of integration and deployment to the delivery of
custom voices, providing unique voice personas for companies or brands and-
guaranteeing highest customer satisfaction and affinity.

    About Acapela Group

    Acapela Group, the leading European voice expert, invents text to speech
solutions to give your content a voice in up to 25 languages. Our speech
solutions allow you to turn any written text into natural speech files, using
any of our 50 High Quality standard voices or your own synthezised voice
talent. Acapela can answer all text to speech needs and provide perfect
vocalization whether for voice integration and development, online & on
demand use, audio files production, or ready to speak products for personal
accessibility use. http://www.acapela-group.com

    Check out http://www.acapela.tv - the sparkling laboratory of Acapela
Group, for a fresh and exciting take on how speech synthesis can now be used:
acapela.tv is a showcase and test playground that shares the possibilities of
speech synthesis with Internet users, allowing them to discover innovative
and attractive ways to make smart use of speech applications online.

    About UniMRCP:

    Open Source MRCP Project, http://www.unimrcp.org

    Contact Arsen Chaloyan, arsen.chaloyan@unimrcp.org, tel: +1-858-9263504

Source: Acapela Group

Caroline Houel; Telephone number : +33562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com

IntraLinks Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

NEW YORK, March 16, 2010--

    - IntraLinks Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft
Competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and SOA and Business Process

    IntraLinks, the leading provider of critical information exchange
solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in
the Microsoft Partner Program with Competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and
SOA and Business Process, recognizing IntraLinks' expertise and impact in the
technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, IntraLinks has
demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to
meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set
of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a
competitive advantage in the channel.

    "We are pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the
Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise
and relationship with Microsoft to our customers," said Andrew Damico, CEO of
IntraLinks. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status
will allow us to continue to enhance the critical information exchange
offerings that we provide for customers."

    "Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap
between their business demands and technology capabilities," said Allison
Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft
Corp. "They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for
their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified
Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from
Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies.
Today, Microsoft recognizes IntraLinks as a new Gold Certified Partner for
demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction using
Microsoft products and technology."

    As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status,
IntraLinks had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are
designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific
Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of
solution. Each Competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits,
formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that
partners bring to the technology industry.

    The ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus
partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified
Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of
developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies. The
SOA and Business Process Competency is for systems integrators, solutions and
services providers, and software developers with proven proficiency in
implementing and deploying integrated, interoperable, and agile solutions
that connect information, systems, people, and processes.

    The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents
Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The
program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes
partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the
technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses
be successful.

    About IntraLinks

    IntraLinks provides on-demand solutions for businesses to securely
collaborate, communicate and exchange critical information inside and outside
the enterprise. For more than a decade, 750,000 professionals from more than
90,000 organizations have relied on IntraLinks to accelerate workflow,
optimize business processes and realize new profit potential. IntraLinks
counts 800 of the Fortune 1000 as clients, including AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals LP, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank and the FDIC. For more
information, visit http://www.intralinks.com or http://blog.intralinks.com

    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.

   
    For more information:

    Anna Roberts, IntraLinks
    Tel: +44-20-7549-5256
    Email: aroberts@intralinks.com

Source: Intralinks

For more information: Anna Roberts, IntraLinks, Tel: +44-20-7549-5256, Email: aroberts@intralinks.com

Majesco Entertainment Releases 'Let's Draw!' For Nintendo DS(TM)

New Children's Art Game Makes Learning To Draw Fun

EDISON, N.J., March 16 -- Calling all aspiring young artists!  Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ:COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today shipped Let's Draw! for Nintendo DS(TM).  Based on a best-selling line of Japanese drawing books, Let's Draw! challenges players to create full images by combining small, easy to draw shapes into larger objects and scenes.

Let's Draw! makes art accessible by teaching children of all ages, even those who have not yet learned to read, how to draw via full voice instructions as they play. Kids follow step-by-step guidance to create more than 100 different images that they can then bring to life with animation and sound. Let's Draw! also lets players pair their newfound art skills with their imaginations to create and animate their own designs from scratch.  These customized images become the stars of 10 fun mini-games, including Whack-a-Mole, Car Racing and Air Hockey.

Developed by Agatsuma Entertainment and licensed by Barnstorm Games, Let's Draw! for Nintendo DS(TM) is rated E for Everyone and is now available. For additional information about Majesco's exciting line of products, please visit http://www.majescoentertainment.com.

About Barnstorm Games

Based in London, Barnstorm Games are a new publisher founded by industry veterans.  Along with Hello Kitty Party, Barnstorm are launching an innovative drawing product titled 'Let's Draw' and a range of games based around the world-renowned MENSA High IQ Society.

About Majesco Entertainment Company

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

Source: Majesco Entertainment Company
   

CONTACT:  Marisa Gross, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-212-689-6360,
Marisa_gross@bhimpact.com

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

Unitrends Launches New Cloud-Based Rapid Disaster Recovery Service

New Disaster Recovery Vault2Cloud Offering Priced at $0.49 Per Gigabyte

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 16 -- Unitrends, the leader in affordable, heterogeneous, vertically integrated, disk-based all-in-one data protection appliances, today announced general availability of its new Vault2Cloud disaster recovery service. Vault2Cloud integrates Unitrends all-in-one on-premise backup and archiving appliances with a multi-tenant cloud-based storage architecture implemented via an SAS 70 compliant cloud backup infrastructure.  Unlike other cloud-based solutions, with Vault2Cloud Unitrends offers comprehensive solutions for the fast physical seeding of customer data into the cloud and for next-day shipment of a fully-loaded on-premise appliance for data recovery.  The new service is monitored and managed through the same simple, easy-to-use Web 2.0-based user interface offered for all Unitrends appliances.

The service has been in beta since late 2009 and has received widespread praise with Unitrends current customers.  "We needed a flexible backup and disaster recovery solution that would be both easy to use and cost effective while still delivering high security and performance," said Josh Benson, CIO, North Region Health Alliance. "The Unitrends Vault2Cloud service was exactly what we needed.  Because it was integrated into Unitrends' D2D all-in-one solution, setup was easy and it was very affordable. I no longer have to worry about the financial impact that a disaster might have on our business. With Unitrends, we're covered."

The Unitrends Vault2Cloud service solves many of the traditional challenges and concerns with cloud computing such as security, performance of local backup and recovery, and initial data synchronization. Vault2Cloud provides data encryption, on-premise appliance integration, and RapidSeed(TM) fast physical seeding of customer data into the cloud. For fast cloud data recovery following a disaster, Vault2Cloud offers RapidReplacement(TM) services which replaces and fully restores the customer's on-premise appliance with the protected data from the cloud.

"Vault2Cloud provided us with a reliable and cost-effective method of providing cloud backup and disaster recovery solution for our critical data. Configuring and monitoring the service was simple through the same console that we use for managing our on-premise appliances," said Tony Liotta, systems engineer, Think Tank NTG. "And, by paying only for what we use in capacity and services over the internet, we are able to reduce our capital expenditures and reduce our management costs."

Vault2Cloud offers simplified cloud backup management console, automated monitoring and notification features to assure the protected data is synchronized, available and secure. From the same web-based Unitrends Rapid Recovery Console customers are familiar with, storage administrators can access vaulting reports and status.

"Unitrends has been offering private vaulting services for years.  What we've found is that in spite of the dire financial impact of disasters on business operations, many small and mid-sized companies avoid implementing disaster recovery solutions because of the capital and operational expense," said Russ Holt, senior vice president of Business Development at Unitrends. "With Vault2Cloud, small and mid-sized companies can dramatically reduce their capital and operational expenditure."

Vault2Cloud is a capacity-based solution with pricing starting at $0.49 per gigabyte per month. Channel partners selling Vault2Cloud will receive a 100% discount for the first 100GB of reserved capacity.

For more information please visit: http://www.unitrends.com/cloud-backup-overview.html.  A virtual appliance free trial is also available for download.

About Unitrends

Small and medium businesses have the same critical reliance on the integrity of their data as enterprises, but often can't afford the operational expenditure of a dedicated staff or the capital expenditure of replacing their IT infrastructure. Unitrends provides enterprise-level data protection, at the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry, through a family of scalable disk-based data protection appliances that integrate and protect existing heterogeneous computer and storage systems through a single, intuitive, graphical user interface.

Unitrends uses a common backup and recovery engine for providing protection for over 100 different versions of operating systems and applications. This means you can support Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, Sun Solaris, Novell OES, Novell Netware, Novell GroupWise, Novell eDirectory, Linux, FreeBSD, Apple MacOS X, IBM pSeries/AIX, HP HP-UX, SCO UnixWare, SCO OpenServer, IBM iSeries/OS400, and SGI IRIX on notebooks, PCs, workstations, and servers and on DAS, NAS, or SAN storage- all using a single backup appliance.

  Information about Unitrends can be found at http://www.unitrends.com/.

  Media Contact:
  Kara Hugg
  803.454.0300
  pr@unitrends.com

Source: Unitrends
   

CONTACT:  Media, Kara Hugg, +1-803-454-0300, pr@unitrends.com

Web Site:  http://www.unitrends.com/

Peterborough Launches Smarter City Project to Transform City Systems and Drive Economic Growth

Project to support Peterborough's ambition to become the UK's Environment Capital

ARMONK, N.Y., March 16 -- Opportunity Peterborough, Peterborough City Council, IBM (NYSE:IBM), Royal Haskoning and Green Ventures today announced a new collaboration which aims to transform Peterborough into the leading sustainable city in the UK.

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The collaboration has outlined plans to launch a Sustainable City Visualisation project, which will initially focus on building a new online platform to monitor and analyze data on Peterborough's energy, water, transport and waste systems. This data will be used to produce a real-time, integrated view of the city's environmental performance. Residents and city officials will be able to log on to the web portal and easily access the necessary information to make more informed decisions about resource usage. For example, the city will be able to make suggestions to improve home water and energy usage, while being able to work more effectively with the utilities to plan the long term energy and water infrastructure that is needed for a sustainable future.

For the first time, utilities, government agencies and local businesses will be able to share information for a more comprehensive view of the city's ecosystem. This will enable the various agencies to streamline and make more effective, ecologically-minded decisions and strategies to maximize sustainability. The system will also allow Peterborough residents to provide feedback and offer suggestions for improvement.

Commenting on the project, Trevor Gibson, Director of Environment Capital, Opportunity Peterborough, said, "Technological advances allow cities to collate data and interpret it in ways not achieved before and Peterborough is going to be at the forefront of taking advantage of this intelligence. Peterborough is using recognized expertise that will enable us to meet the sustainability challenges and achieve Peterborough's aspirations as environment capital."

Fifteen years ago Peterborough was made one of four UK Environment Cities by The Department of the Environment and is set to become one of a cluster of IBM "Smarter Cities" being developed around the world. Peterborough's growth targets to transform the city are ambitious and connecting the city systems is central to increasing quality of life for the proposed extra 20,000 jobs, 25,000 homes and 40,000 people that will be in the city by 2021 compared to 2001.

The first phase of the project will focus on energy and water data and work is already underway to move transport and waste related data onto the platform with other environmental data set to follow. These changes aim to cement Peterborough's place as a leading environmental city and directly impact the quality of life for people living and working in Peterborough for future generations.

"New technologies are capable of understanding and connecting city-scale systems, so they can sense, analyze and integrate data, enabling the city to respond intelligently to the needs of citizens," said Ian Abbott-Donnelly, European CTO, IBM Big Green Innovations. "To create such a mechanism, a partnership is needed between a community that has strong aspirations for sustainability, and companies like IBM, Royal Haskoning and Green Ventures that have the information technology and knowledge to apply to this transformative partnership."

Helping our cities become sustainable is essential to our planet's future. Cities now face unprecedented growth and challenges to their economic and social development: over half of all humans now live in cities. With 80% of the UK population also living in urban areas, cities across the country are increasingly looking at new ways to become smarter, and lessons can be learned from looking at the new intelligence being infused into the way cities work around the world.

Councillor Matthew Lee, Peterborough City Council deputy leader and cabinet member for environment capital, said: "This exciting project will produce a valuable tool to help achieve our target for significant and truly sustainable growth.  Our residents, business people, the public sector and utility providers will have access to dynamic information about our environmental performance, giving them the power and incentive to make real improvements. Access to online data such as this will equip us to plan and deliver sustainability in all we do."

Amy Savage, Senior Engineer, Royal Haskoning said, "The aim of the project is to provide Peterborough with a big picture overview of its current sustainability performance coupled with the right level of detail to identify how organisations and individuals could better work together and where the city can best prioritise investment.  The interactive and animated style of presentation of environmental data will be a great way to capture the enthusiasm of businesses and the community and will support Peterborough's ambition to create a more sustainable environment."

Phil Newby, Director, Green Ventures said, "Even a small city like Peterborough is a very complex place.  If you can visualise a problem it becomes easier to understand, and more pressing to fix.  Most importantly, if the data is shared, it makes collaboration easier, which in turn will speed the pace of change."

For more information about IBM and Smarter Cities, please visit: http://www.ibm.com/smartercities

About Opportunity Peterborough:

Opportunity Peterborough was established in April 2005 as an Urban Regeneration Company (one of nineteen in the UK) to drive forward the regeneration and growth of Peterborough.  A not for profit company working in strong partnership with the city council, it is funded by the public sector but driven forward by a private sector board.  Its three key objectives are;

- To create a vibrant and attractive city centre at the heart of a bigger and better Peterborough

- The sustainable economic and integrated growth of Peterborough

- A vibrant and diverse business community, supported by an improved skills and knowledge base, fit for the global economy

  http://www.opportunitypeterborough.co.uk

  About Royal Haskoning:

Royal Haskoning is an independent international engineering and environmental consultancy.  With 4,000 employees operating in 20 countries, we provide an extensive range of multi-disciplinary services relating to maritime, water and environment, infrastructure and buildings, industry and energy, and transport and development.

With a worldwide network of professionals and strong industry relationships established over two centuries, our expertise and experience is far reaching.  Respected thought leaders within our market sectors, we are renowned for our technical excellence, developing, designing and delivering innovative and sustainable solutions, that transform ambitions into reality.

  http://www.royalhaskoning.co.uk / or http://twitter.com/royalhaskoning

  CONTACTS:

  Vineeta Durani, IBM Media Relations, Global, +1 917 472 3694,
   vineeta.durani@us.ibm.com
  Lucy Chapman, IBM Media Relations, UK, +44 20 7021 8911,
   lucychapman@uk.ibm.com

  Phil Newby, Green Ventures, +44 572 770919,
   philippe.newby@btinternet.com

  Tim Martin, Opportunity Peterborough, +44 1733 317404,
   tim.martin@opportunitypeterborough.co.uk

  Laura Brewis, Royal Haskoning, +44 1733 336598,
   l.brewis@royalhaskoning.com

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Source: IBM
   

CONTACT:  Vineeta Durani, IBM Media Relations, Global, +1-917-472-3694,
vineeta.durani@us.ibm.com, or Lucy Chapman, IBM Media Relations, UK,
+44-20-7021-8911, lucychapman@uk.ibm.com; Phil Newby, Green Ventures,
+44-572-770919, philippe.newby@btinternet.com; Tim Martin, Opportunity
Peterborough, +44-1733-317404, tim.martin@opportunitypeterborough.co.uk; or
Laura Brewis, Royal Haskoning, +44-1733-336598, l.brewis@royalhaskoning.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/smartercities

ABC Board Revises Definition of Magazine Digital Edition, Endorses Strategic Vision and New Publisher's Statement for U.S. Newspapers

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 16 -- The board of the Audit Bureau of Circulations modified its definition of a digital magazine in the U.S. and Canada to accommodate new reading devices such as the Apple iPad. The new standards state that a replica digital edition must include a print edition's full editorial content and advertising, but it no longer needs to be presented in a layout identical to the print version. Replica digital editions will continue to be included in a magazine's circulation guarantee, or rate base.

The board encouraged publishers planning new e-reader editions or mobile apps to seek ABC evaluation if they would like clarification on qualification and reporting of their digital editions.

ABC confirmed that Wired magazine was the first publication to seek review of its iPad version, which will qualify as a digital replica edition under the bureau's new guidelines. GQ has offered an ABC approved replica app for the iPhone and iPod Touch since December 2009.

"ABC's action is good news and a timely step forward for both publishers and advertisers in advance of the iPad launch," said Brenda White, senior vice president of publishing activation at Starcom and an ABC board member. "It's encouraging to see magazines expanding their brands and taking advantage of new technology. It will take some time, but I'm confident that e-readers and other mobile devices are going to become important channels for marketers to engage with their audiences."

Key Newspaper Actions

In March of 2009 the ABC board and the Newspaper Association of America formed a joint industry task force to examine the evolution of newspapers and the growing number of channels available to advertisers. Over the past year the group has examined such areas as e-readers, mobile platforms, print/digital hybrid models, e-edition definitions, and targeted print publications. Comprised of publishing and marketing executives, the task force was charged with looking at how these dynamic areas were likely to affect future advertising models and how ABC should measure, audit, and report the expanding audience data that stem from these channels.

The group's work culminated last week in a recommendation to the ABC board, which gave its initial approval to create new U.S. reports that better reflect a newspaper's total audience across a range of products. As a result, publishers may begin reporting such items as:

  --  E-reader distribution averages
  --  Mobile app purchases
  --  Total paid and verified circulation emanating from multiple newspaper
      products, including branded print editions associated with the
      flagship newspaper. These circulations will be detailed in the report
      and totaled with all circulation in Paragraph 1.
  --  A new "Publishing Plan" executive summary box on the first page,
      noting frequency, delivery platforms, and distribution methods across
      a publisher's various print and electronic editions.
  --  Continued use of Audience-FAX, the 2007 initiative that allows U.S.
      newspapers to report print and online readership figures, as well as
      Web site and audience data from comScore, Nielsen Online, Omniture, or
      other sources audited by ABC Interactive.

These new reporting options will be available to U.S. newspapers beginning Oct. 1, 2010. They coincide with the implementation of several previously announced rule modifications, including a new paid/verified reporting model aimed at more clearly defining paid circulation sources.

"I want to personally thank everyone who served on our joint industry task force," said Merle Davidson, director of media services at J.C. Penney Co. and chairman of the ABC board. "A newspaper today is much more than a traditional print product. We now have a roadmap in place to present a myriad of existing and emerging channels to media buyers in a consistent fashion, following industry-established standards, with the full transparency and trust that comes with an ABC audit."

The board also approved new guidelines governing hybrid and bundled print/digital subscriptions to address occurrences when a subscriber does not pay an incremental amount for the additional distribution method.

ABC also said it would initiate an advisory vote of its U.S. and Canadian newspaper members next month, in accordance with its bylaw procedures. Publishers will be asked if ABC should eliminate or lower the requirement that a newspaper's total distribution must have at least 70 percent qualify as paid circulation in order to become a member of the bureau. The results of the nonbinding vote will be considered at the next ABC board meeting in July.

Other Key ABC Board Actions

The magazine committee of the ABC board continues to discuss scan-based trading and the implications for auditing and reporting of retail newsstand sales. Last week the board heard input from its advisory committees and a task force dedicated to the topic. The issue centers on the lack of per-issue data available from many scan-based systems and how to account for "shrink" -- the difference between the number of magazines delivered to a retail outlet minus unsold copies, versus the amount identified as sold in its scan system. ABC is continuing to work toward an industry resolution it hopes to announce later this year.

For U.S. and Canadian business publications, the ABC board approved streamlining of Paragraph 3B of the Publisher's Statement, which details sources of nonpaid circulation. Beginning with June 2010 statements, publishers may simply report a total for each source.

ABC also announced the appointment of Todd Larsen, president of Dow Jones & Co., to the board.

The ABC board of directors meeting was held March 10-12 in Washington, DC. For a complete summary of board actions, visit ABC's Virtual Pressroom.

ABC is a forum of North America's leading magazine and newspaper publishers, advertisers and advertising agencies. The organization provides credible, verified information essential to the media buying and selling process. ABC maintains the world's foremost online database of audited circulation information and a growing array of readership, audience and Web site usage data. ABC's digital arm, ABC Interactive, is one of the world's leading independent auditors of Web sites and digital ad-based technology. To learn more, visit http://www.accessabc.com/.

Source: Audit Bureau of Circulations
   

CONTACT:  Kammi Altig of Audit Bureau of Circulations, +1-847-879-8232,
kammi.altig@accessabc.com

Web Site:  http://www.accessabc.com/

Passion Parties Becomes First and Only Company to Exclusively Sell Phthalates-Free Toys

Sensual Products Leader Offers Healthier Options for Customers

LAS VEGAS, March 16 -- Passion Parties once again leads the sensual products industry, as the first and only company to have a 100 percent phthalate-free toy line. The organization made the announcement during its 16th annual convention, as part of its continued commitment to provide the latest innovations in sexual health and wellness. Passion Parties is North America's leading in-home party-plan company specializing in sensual products and romance accessories.

"Health and safety are very important to Passion Parties and our consultants," said Pat Davis, chief executive officer and company president. "We listened to our customers and found healthier products to help them explore their passion."

Phthalates are chemicals that are often used in adult toys to make them softer and more pliable. The plasticizers are found in many products including pharmaceutical medicines, personal care products, and cosmetics. The potential dangers of phthalates and the consumer use of adult toys containing phthalates has been the subject of much debate. A government sponsored clinical study researched the issue, and found no conclusive scientific evidence that phthalates are harmful or pose any significant health concerns in these applications. Despite the fact that no risk has been proven, Passion Parties feels that women should have choices and is pleased to offer phthalate-free options to its customers.

Davis continued, "In addition to offering the newest trends in sensual products, Passion Parties provide a fun, comfortable environment for women to learn about their bodies. With this knowledge, they are able to communicate their desires to their partners."

At Passion Parties, trained consultants provide sexual health information and product tips at confidential in-home gatherings that are entertaining, educational and fun. The comfortable atmosphere creates the "Ultimate Girls Night In." At the female-only gatherings, the consultant showcases a wide selection of passion products including: sensual touch, edibles, lingerie and adult toys. Attendees can view, taste, and touch products before they buy.

"Because our company is for women by women, we understand the unique needs of females. We provide a range of options to help any woman spice up her relationship with her partner," Davis stated. Passion Parties was the first company in the party-plan industry to offer separate catalogues showcasing foreplay accessories and adventurous adult toys. On average, the company's catalogue contains more than 400 passion products and accessories.

The cornerstone of Passion Parties' product line is the RomantaTherapy(TM) collection, which was developed exclusively by Passion Parties. It includes sensual body products to transition the busy woman from the stress of the day to the romance of the evening. The company's top-selling product is the Pure Satisfaction(TM) UniSex Enhancement Gel, a topical gel that intensifies orgasms in women and men.

About Passion Parties, Inc.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Passion Parties specializes in sensual products and romance accessories. Since 1994, more than 94,000 women have joined the organization. Davis and the company have been featured in The New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, TIME, The Chicago Tribune, The Doctors, NBC's Weekend Today, ABC's Primetime with Diane Sawyer and E! Entertainment Television.

In 2007, Passion Parties created The Passion Parties Charitable Foundation which supports the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the United States and Canada. All profits from the sale of The Passion Parties Guide to Great Sex are donated to the foundation to support these charities.

To book a Passion Party, become a consultant, or learn more about the company and products, please visit http://www.passionparties.com or call 1-800-4-PASSION.

Source: Passion Parties, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Mercedes Evans of Passion Parties Inc., +1-702-617-0202 ext.
132, mercedes@passionparties.com

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

WhiteHat Security's Jeremiah Grossman Honored With 2010 Social Security Blogger Award For Best Corporate Blog

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 16 -- WhiteHat Security, the leading provider of website risk management solutions, today announced that Jeremiah Grossman, founder and chief technology officer, was honored with the 2010 Social Security Blogger Award for Best Corporate Blog. The finalists in each category were selected by a panel of judges, with the winners ultimately determined by their peers from the Security Bloggers Network, a network consisting of 300 plus of the top security bloggers and podcasters in the industry.

Grossman's blog has become a respected resource for industry practitioners, press and analysts and currently receives tens of thousands of unique visitors per month.  An influential speaker and author, Grossman populates his blog with a blend of industry news, the latest Web attacks and vulnerability information, and WhiteHat Security content.  Grossman brings a decade of industry expertise and fresh ideas to the fore, which led his peers to select his blog over those including Microsoft's MSRC and Cisco Security Blog.

"When I first started blogging five years ago, Web security had already been a long-time passion of mine. The blog provided a platform to release cutting edge information, explore security concepts - new and old, and interact with people all over the world sharing similar interests.  I never imagined there would be so many," said Grossman. "That's really what has kept me writing, the interaction with others who have different experiences, unique points of view, and those who work to solve day-to-day challenges.  With so many other stellar blogs that I read on a daily basis, a Social Security Blogger Award is truly an honor."

"The quality of the blogs nominated as finalists this year was extraordinary," said Alan Shimel, managing partner, The CISO Group, LLC and manager of the Security Bloggers Network.  "Jeremiah was chosen as the winner in the category of Best Corporate Blog. The fact that he was chosen by his peers and fellow bloggers, who live and breathe this every day is a true testament to how great Jeremiah's blog is.  The community believes he is a great industry resource who is taking Web application security to a new level.

A key ingredient to his success is that he adds a personal touch to his blog and provides real-life examples backed by solid research, making it appealing to a broad audience."

The Social Security Blogger Awards, created by the Security Bloggers Network, were announced during the 4th Annual Security Bloggers Meetup at RSA. The panel of judges responsible for selecting the finalists included: Bill Brenner, CSO; Kelly Jackson Higgins, Dark Reading; Mike Fratto, Network Computing; and Larry Walsh, Channel Insider.

Jeremiah Grossman's blog can be found at http://www.jeremiahgrossman.blogspot.com/

For additional information on the Social Security Blogger Awards list, visit http://www.ashimmy.com/2010/03/theyre-all-winners-the-social-security-blogger- awards.html

The Security Bloggers Network

The Security Bloggers Network is the premier network for IT related blogs and podcasts the world over. With an aggregated feed of almost 300 blogs and podcasts, it represents perhaps the largest source of content on Information Security. It is free and available for anyone to subscribe to via RSS or email. It can be reached at http://www.securitybloggersnetwork.com/

About WhiteHat Security

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security is the leading provider of website risk management solutions that protect critical data, ensure compliance and narrow the window of risk.  WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's flagship product family, is the most accurate, complete and cost-effective website vulnerability management solution available.  It delivers the flexibility, simplicity and manageability that organizations need to take control of website security and prevent Web attacks.  Furthermore, WhiteHat Sentinel enables automated mitigation of website vulnerabilities via integration with Web application firewalls and Snort-based intrusion prevention systems.  To learn more about WhiteHat Security, please visit our website at http://www.whitehatsec.com.

Source: WhiteHat Security
   

CONTACT:  Dawn van Hoegaerden,  WhiteHat Security, +1-919-929-8525,
dawn@whitehatsec.com; or Rachel Miller, SHIFT Communications for WhiteHat
Security, +1-617-779-1856, whitehat@shiftcomm.com

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

VideoIQ Introduces iCVR-MP Intelligent Megapixel Dome Cameras

The world's only megapixel surveillance system with zero bandwidth recording, full megapixel analytics, and revolutionary IQTrack(TM) viewing

BEDFORD, Mass., March 16 -- VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today introduced iCVR-MP, a family of iCVR megapixel dome cameras.  iCVR-MP cameras are revolutionary devices that deliver full 1080p resolution and frame rate, zero bandwidth recording, full megapixel analytics and support for IQTrack(TM) - automatic digital PTZ zoom and track.

The VideoIQ iCVR-MP megapixel cameras build upon the success of VideoIQ's iCVR cameras and encoders, which have achieved rapid market adoption and industry award recognition.  With up to a half terabyte of intelligent, onboard Network Video Recorder (NVR) storage within each camera, the iCVR-MP megapixel cameras eliminate the need for expensive centralized storage - reducing deployment costs, system complexity, infrastructure, time and resources.  Additionally, VideoIQ's embedded, adaptive analytics automatically calibrate in minutes, delivering superior real-time threat detection and forensic evidence at no additional cost.  And with an advanced, fully integrated VMS, VideoIQ delivers the simplest, most powerful video surveillance system on the market within each iCVR-MP camera.

  Features of the VideoIQ iCVR-MP cameras include:
  --  Full 1080p/30 video. VideoIQ iCVR-MP cameras are VideoIQ's highest
      resolution cameras, delivering dramatic 1080p video at up to 30 frames
      per second.  With almost seven times the resolution of a standard VGA
      camera, the iCVR-MP allows customers to digitally zoom in for superior
      detail, or cover nearly three times the horizontal area - reducing
      costs by allowing customers to cover the same area with fewer cameras.

  --  Zero bandwidth megapixel recording. Unlike conventional megapixel
      cameras, VideoIQ iCVR-MP cameras store full 1080p video in up to a
      half terabyte of onboard NVR storage for months worth of recording,
      eliminating the need to stream high-resolution images across a network
      to a central NVR - reducing network traffic and bandwidth consumption
      by over 90%.  As a result, iCVR-MP cameras simplify infrastructure
      dramatically, and can even be deployed in environments that are
      impractical for conventional megapixel cameras, including mixed IT
      networks, wireless networks, and WAN deployments.

  --  Megapixel video analytics. VideoIQ's patented video analytic
      technology is the only one capable of processing full megapixel
      streams on-camera - producing the highest accuracy and greatest range.
      iCVR-MP analytics deliver over two times the range of D1 analytics.
      Additionally, with a wider field of view and higher resolution than
      standard resolution cameras, VideoIQ's iCVR-MP cameras allow operators
      to capture greater detail and track objects for longer periods of
      time, delivering better context and perspective on suspicious
      behavior.  Finally, the camera's real-time threat detection relies on
      VideoIQ's award winning adaptive analytics, which self calibrate in
      minutes, maintain calibration over time, and are capable of uniquely
      distinguishing people, vehicles and boats from other objects, animals
      and scene movement.

  --  IQTrack(TM) viewing. VideoIQ iCVR-MP cameras use unique VideoIQ
      intelligence to automatically identify, track and digitally zoom in on
      suspicious objects, delivering enhanced detail, while continuing to
      monitor and record the entire scene.  This industry first enhances
      operator effectiveness by focusing attention on critical activity
      while maintaining the necessary scene context to appropriately respond
      to threats and investigate after the incident.

  --  Ready for any environment.  VideoIQ's iCVR-MP cameras are vandal
      proof, IP66 rated and have a full line of mounting accessories for
      indoor or outdoor use.

  --  Open integration.  VideoIQ iCVR products are integrated with leading
      video management systems, command and control integration platforms,
      and access control systems, enabled by VideoIQ's open, standards based
      APIs and SDKs.

"VideoIQ iCVR-MP megapixel cameras set a new benchmark for megapixel surveillance in image quality, intelligence, networking and storage," said Scott Schnell, President and CEO of VideoIQ.  "With full megapixel analytics, we have not only doubled detection range, but also increased the detection field of view so operators can more rapidly assess potential threats. And with IQTrack(TM), operators are automatically shown all suspicious activity in detail, even as multiple events occur on different cameras - giving them significantly greater situational awareness.  Finally with up to a half terabyte of onboard storage, customers can simplify infrastructure and deploy megapixel cameras for the first time across existing networks, wide area and wireless networks - once believed impossible."

Availability

The VideoIQ iCVR-MP  Megapixel Camera family will be available in late summer 2010. For more information, contact VideoIQ at 888-351-1758 or info@videoiq.net

About VideoIQ

VideoIQ is the leading innovator in intelligent video surveillance.  VideoIQ's award-winning IP surveillance cameras and encoders include the most advanced, adaptive analytics in the industry, onboard NVR storage and enterprise class video management.  Now, VideoIQ is delivering a new standard in megapixel surveillance, with zero bandwidth recording and full megapixel analytics.  VideoIQ's simple and powerful surveillance solutions allow customers to pro-actively secure their most important assets across commercial, education, industrial, transportation, telecommunications and government markets.  Learn more at http://www.videoiq.com today.

Source: VideoIQ
   

CONTACT:  Jenna Brown, for VideoIQ, +1-781-791-4558, jenna@inkhouse.net

Web Site:  http://www.videoiq.com/

VideoIQ introduces the iCVR Dome Camera Line

The world's only dome cameras with zero bandwidth recording, adaptive analytics and an advanced VMS

BEDFORD, Mass., March 16 -- VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, announced the availability of a family of iCVR dome cameras.  iCVR dome cameras are the world's only cameras with adaptive analytics, onboard Network Video Recorder (NVR) and an advanced Video Management System (VMS).

VideoIQ iCVR dome cameras build upon the success of VideoIQ's iCVR box cameras and encoders, which have achieved rapid market adoption and industry award recognition.  With up to a half terabyte of intelligent, onboard NVR storage within each camera, iCVR dome cameras eliminate the need for expensive centralized storage - reducing deployment costs, system complexity, infrastructure, time and resources.  Additionally, VideoIQ's embedded, adaptive analytics automatically calibrate in minutes, delivering superior real-time threat detection and forensic evidence at no additional cost.  Finally, with an advanced, fully integrated VMS, VideoIQ delivers the simplest, most powerful video surveillance system on the market within each iCVR dome camera.

  Features of the VideoIQ dome cameras include:

  --  Zero bandwidth recording. Unlike conventional IP video surveillance
      systems which have significant bandwidth and storage requirements,
      VideoIQ iCVR dome cameras store video in up to half a terabyte of
      onboard storage for months worth of recording, eliminating the need to
      stream images across a network to a central NVR - reducing network
      traffic and bandwidth consumption by over 90%.  As a result, iCVR dome
      cameras simplify infrastructure dramatically, and can be easily
      deployed over existing networks, wireless networks and cellular
      connections.

  --  The most advanced video analytics in the industry:  iCVR dome cameras'
      real-time threat detection relies on VideoIQ's award winning adaptive
      analytics, which self calibrate in minutes, maintain calibration over
      time, and are capable of uniquely distinguishing people, vehicles and
      boats from other objects, animals and scene movement.  The camera
      issues alarms only when there is a true threat, saving time and money
      by enabling security personnel to focus only on events of high
      interest.

  --  Simple setup and operation. iCVR dome cameras significantly reduce
      installation time and resources.  With a fully integrated, onboard NVR
      and an advanced VMS, iCVR cameras eliminate the need for centralized
      3rd party software and hardware and facilities infrastructure.
      Additionally, VideoIQ's embedded analytics automatically calibrate,
      getting smarter with each object detected and further reducing
      installation time and resources.

  --  Ready for any environment.  VideoIQ's iCVR dome cameras include a
      complete family of vandal-proof, IP66 outdoor rated and indoor models
      with a full line of mounting accessories for any indoor or outdoor
      use.

  --  Open Integration.  All VideoIQ iCVR products are integrated with
      leading video management systems, command and control integration
      platforms, and access control systems including Genetec, Lenel*,
      Milestone and On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI).  For a complete
      list of integrations, please visit http://www.videoiq.com.

"The VideoIQ iCVR domes are a market breakthrough, "said Scott Schnell, President and CEO of VideoIQ.  "By delivering a fully integrated surveillance system within each camera, VideoIQ makes it simple and cost effective for customers to deploy, whether they are completing an initial installation or expanding their existing system.  And with our category leading analytics, customers immediately benefit from a system that is smart, helping them do their job of detecting and mitigating threats, and quickly zeroing in on the video evidence that matters."

Availability

The VideoIQ iCVR Dome Family is available now. For more information, contact VideoIQ at 888-351-1758 or info@videoiq.net

  *Lenel integration is scheduled for April 2010.

  About VideoIQ

VideoIQ is the leading innovator in intelligent video surveillance.  VideoIQ's award-winning IP surveillance cameras and encoders include the most advanced, adaptive analytics in the industry, onboard NVR storage and enterprise class video management.  Now, VideoIQ is delivering a new standard in megapixel surveillance, with zero bandwidth recording and full megapixel analytics.  VideoIQ's simple and powerful surveillance solutions allow customers to pro-actively secure their most important assets across commercial, education, industrial, transportation, telecommunications and government markets.  Learn more at http://www.videoiq.com today.

Source: VideoIQ
   

CONTACT:  Jenna Brown, +1-781-791-4558, jenna@inkhouse.net

Web Site:  http://www.videoiq.com/

Cell Phone Becomes Survival Tool with Silent Bodyguard from LiveSecure.org

Application Sends Distress Signals, GPS Coordinates Silently with One Touch Button

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., March 16 -- Dr. Clint Van Zandt, former FBI chief hostage negotiator and criminal profiler, is backing a new safety application designed for mobile phones. It sends an SOS distress signal with GPS coordinates to immediately reach potential rescuers who the phone owner has pre-programmed into the mobile phone without alerting any onlookers.

Van Zandt reports there have been many situations in which a person trapped or in grave danger didn't have time to place a call or create a text message. The new application, Silent Bodyguard, has been described as a "silent panic button." It can be downloaded through http://www.livesecure.org/ for just $3.99. While currently it is just for the iPhone, iPod Touch and the new iPad, it will be available for Blackberry within a few months.

LiveSecure.org offers Dr. Van Zandt's weekly blog with his analysis of the latest national crime stories, as well as a free DVD, "Protecting Children from Predators." It also has information on a national one-strike law for sexual predators and other vital security articles for families and businesses as well as links for organizations or individuals concerned with safety and security.

Businesses, universities and families are currently grappling with how they might respond fast enough to save lives in a distress situation, says Van Zandt.  The Silent Bodyguard application was inspired by Jo Perry, whose youngest daughter was the classmate of a girl abducted and killed while simply on an errand in Los Angeles and whose oldest daughter attends the same University as the graduate student recently murdered in her lab.

Van Zandt is a well-known television guest commentator for NBC and MSNBC and is a published author and international speaker on matters of security, aberrant behavior, law enforcement and crisis management.  He was instrumental in identifying the "Unabomber" and the Oklahoma City bomber in the 1990s. In corporate situations, Van Zandt often consults where serious tensions arise and helps defuse or prevent threats within the workplace.

The Silent Bodyguard creators are Jo Perry, the concerned mom noted above, and application developer Justin Leader, both of Los Angeles.

Source: LiveSecure.org
   

CONTACT:  Susan Carol for Livesecure.org, +1-540-361-1274, sca@scapr.com,
or Jon Van Zandt of Livesecure.org, +1-540-842-8875, jon@livesecure.org

Web Site:  http://www.livesecure.org/

Win an Autographed 'Create by Jason Wu' Digital Camera

TORRANCE, Calif., March 16 -- General Imaging (GIC), exclusive licensee of GE branded digital cameras, today announced that the countdown is on to win one of only four exclusive autographed 'Create by Jason Wu,' digital cameras styled by the iconic fashion designer!

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100221/NE58115-b )

Beginning today, visit http://www.general-imaging.com/us/jasonwucameras and sign-up to be one of the first to get a glimpse of this new collection of unique GE digital cameras styled by Jason Wu. You will be automatically entered to win one of four autographed 'Create by Jason Wu' digital cameras and included on our exclusive VIP list to learn more about this revolutionary camera that is already generating widespread media & industry buzz.

Create is an exclusive line of digital cameras resulting from the unique collaboration between General Imaging, the company behind GE branded digital cameras, and Jason Wu, the 27-year-old designer who has claimed the international fashion spotlight, dressing celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Diane Kruger and Natalie Portman.

Create seamlessly blends Jason Wu's rich sense of style with the latest digital camera technology. The camera features simple, one-touch operation to record videos, take pictures and easily delete photos. Winners will be sent a personally signed, leather 'Create by Jason Wu' digital camera and Create designer accessories including:  gray leather camera case and elegant fabric wrist strap with Jason Wu metal accent. The cameras will be available April 2010 for an SRP of $179.99.

One winner will be announced each Friday beginning March 26, 2010 through April 16, 2010. More details can be found online at: http://www.general-imaging.com/us/jasonwucameras.

About General Imaging

Based in Torrance, Calif., General Imaging is the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE branded cameras. Unveiling its first cameras in March 2007, General Imaging has set a new precedent for high-quality, feature-rich cameras that offer excellent value. For more information about the entire line of GE brand digital cameras or to browse the online store, please visit http://www.ge.com/digitalcameras.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100221/NE58115-b
Source: General Imaging
   

CONTACT:  Josie Lee, +1-602-224-4051, jlee@brodeur.com, Jamie Ernst,
+1-602-224-4046, jernst@brodeur.com, both of Brodeur Partners, for GIC

Web Site:  http://www.general-imaging.com/us/jasonwucameras

VideoIQ Introduces iCST Streaming Cameras and Encoders

VideoIQ's new line is designed for systems with central storage, features both standard and high definition models, and comes standard with VideoIQ's award winning analytics

BEDFORD, Mass., March 16 -- VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today introduced iCST streaming cameras and encoders. iCST streaming cameras and encoders are designed for use in environments with central storage and 3rd party video management systems.  All feature VideoIQ's award winning video analytics for the most accurate real-time threat detection.

"VideoIQ is a Milestone Solutions Partner whose offerings are integrated with our XProtect(TM) open platform IP video management software," said Eric Fullerton, CSMO at Milestone Systems. "When it comes to getting the most out of video surveillance, intelligence from such advanced analytics can make a significant difference, and HD megapixel technology expands the capabilities vastly."

VideoIQ iCST streaming cameras and encoders build upon the success of VideoIQ's iCVR cameras and encoders, which have achieved rapid market adoption and industry award recognition.  With VideoIQ's embedded, adaptive analytics, iCST cameras and encoders automatically calibrate in minutes, delivering superior real-time threat detection while reducing installation time, resources, complexity and cost.

"VideoIQ is an OnSSI partner whose products are integrated with our Ocularis PSIM and Video Management Solutions," said Jeff Knapp, Vice President of Marketing at OnSSI.  "OnSSI is always interested in adding value to our end-users and the new VideoIQ line of iCST cameras and encoders deliver comprehensive analytics to our joint customers out of the box."

  Features of the VideoIQ iCST cameras and encoders include:

  --  The most advanced video analytics in the industry:  iCST camera and
      encoder real-time threat detection relies on VideoIQ's award winning
      adaptive analytics.  Uniquely distinguishing people, vehicles and
      boats from other objects, animals and scene movement, VideoIQ's
      adaptive analytics deliver the most accurate threat detection on the
      market.  The cameras and encoders issue alarms only when there is a
      viable threat, saving time and money by enabling security personnel to
      focus only on events of high interest.
  --  Available resolutions to 1080P: The VideoIQ iCST camera and encoder
      line includes the iCST-MP, delivering dramatic 1080P video at up to 30
      frames per second.  With almost seven times the resolution of a
      standard VGA camera, iCST-MP customers can digitally zoom in for
      superior detail, or cover nearly three times the horizontal area with
      a single camera - reducing costs by allowing customers to cover the
      same area with fewer cameras.  And with the only on-camera megapixel
      analytics, customers can take advantage of over two times the range of
      D1 analytics.  Standard resolution iCST camera models feature powerful
      Pixim® wide dynamic range day/night sensors for outstanding video
      quality in the broadest range of conditions.
  --  Self-calibration: VideoIQ's adaptive analytics are 100%
      self-calibrating, eliminating the need to tune or adjust the analytics
      during installation.  VideoIQ's adaptive analytics also continuously
      calibrate, getting more accurate with each object detected. As a
      result, customers gain the highest level of accuracy on the market
      while reducing ongoing maintenance time and resources.
  --  Ready for any environment.  VideoIQ's iCST family of cameras and
      encoders include vandal proof IP66 rated outdoor and indoor domes, box
      cameras and single channel encoders.  A full line of mounting
      accessories is also available for any indoor or outdoor use.
  --  Open Integration.  All VideoIQ products are integrated with leading
      video management systems, command and control integration platforms,
      and access control systems.  For a complete list of integrations,
      please visit http://www.videoiq.com.

"For little more than the cost of a conventional IP or HD camera, customers with centralized storage are now able to deploy a proactive surveillance system."  said Scott Schnell, President and CEO of VideoIQ.  "By delivering real-time alerts, iCST cameras and encoders allow operations to rapidly assess and mitigate security threats before incidents occur - while still capturing high quality forensic evidence."

Availability

The VideoIQ iCST streaming cameras and encoders are available now, with the iCST-MP megapixel camera scheduled to be available in late summer, 2010. For more information, contact VideoIQ at 888-351-1758 or info@videoiq.net

About VideoIQ

VideoIQ is the leading innovator in intelligent video surveillance.  VideoIQ's award-winning IP surveillance cameras and encoders include the most advanced, adaptive analytics in the industry, onboard NVR storage and enterprise class video management.  Now, VideoIQ is delivering a new standard in megapixel surveillance, with zero bandwidth recording and full megapixel analytics.  VideoIQ's simple and powerful surveillance solutions allow customers to pro-actively secure their most important assets across commercial, education, industrial, transportation, telecommunications and government markets.  Learn more at http://www.videoiq.com today.

Source: VideoIQ
   

CONTACT:  Jenna Brown, for VideoIQ, +1-781-791-4558, jenna@inkhouse.net

Web Site:  http://www.videoiq.com/

GameStreamer Sponsors Indie Music Showcase at SXSW

The GameStreamer Next-Level Party Jam Event to Kick Off Opening Day of SXSW Music Festival at Shangri-La with 12 Bands Performing at the Venue

AUSTIN, Texas, March 16 -- The new "instant play anywhere" video game digital distribution platform, GameStreamer has commenced brand building at the uber trendy "SXSW" festival by funding a party and band showcase at East Austin's Shangri La venue on the music festival's opening day.

South by Southwest, or SXSW as the festival is known, has become a nationally revered mecca for discovering young talent and attracting an enthusiastic crowd. The GameStreamer showcase party dovetails with the SXSW Interactive fest, which wraps on March 16.

Highlighting the day long jam are 12 bands including Javelin, Das Racist, Tigercity and Beach Fossils who are at the forefront of the burgeoning Brooklyn music scene; Neiliyo from the local Austin scene; Rumspringa from Los Angeles; and Baby Monster from Portland.

"SXSW is fertile with Web-astute gamers and is a very exciting atmosphere in which to spread our word," said GameStreamer's EVP of Marketing Robb Lewis. "People that love music also love games and we think it's a good thing in our industry to sponsor such an upbeat and fun gig."

Leveraging its innovative streaming technology, GameStreamer is solving the consumer pains of PC gaming by negating the need to install games and deal with system issues or missing .dll files. Users may also begin playing the game after just a small percentage of the game has been downloaded and they can also access their games from the cloud and play on any connected PC. By delivering a better experience, GameStreamer aspires to be the engine of consumer choice in the fast growing digital distribution of games.

About GameStreamer

GameStreamer is a next generation digital distribution platform that develops innovative technology for the digital distribution, commerce and social engagement of video games. We have built the first enterprise-class digital distribution platform for digital media and applications, and sell our products as white label, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and as an SDK for in-game feature integration. GameStreamer white label store solutions range from large, multiple genre mass market game stores or small, single genre boutique game stores whose style and content can be aligned to their particular vertical website audiences. We work with a wide variety of websites large and small helping them improve audience stickiness and convert their traffic into revenue. GameStreamer is headquartered in Tampa Florida with presence in major cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London and Moscow.

  GameStreamer Corporate Site: gamestreamer.com
  Show Case Game Store: pcgamestore.com
  Follow GameStreamer on Twitter: twitter.com/gamestreamer

Source: GameStreamer, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  GameStreamer: Robb Lewis, EVP of Marketing, +1-877-865-2011 ext
820, pr@gamestreamer.net

Web Site:  http://www.gamestreamer.net/

Everything Channel Releases IPED's Health of the Channel eBook, Provides Technology Vendors with a Detailed Analysis of the Financial Conditions and Concerns of Solution Providers

First Installment of Five eBooks from the Trusted Leader in Channel Intelligence and Education

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 16 -- Everything Channel, a UBM company, today announced the release of IPED's Health of the Channel eBook.  The first in an installment of five, the eBook provides technology vendors with a detailed analysis of the financial conditions and concerns of the solution provider community.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/NY70439LOGO )

"As the leader in channel intelligence and education, our goal is to provide technology vendors with the channel intelligence they need to grow their businesses," said Rauline Ochs, SVP & Managing Director, IPED.  "In the face of market instability we have created an eBook on the health of the channel.  We believe it is critical for technology vendors and their partners to understand the challenges as well as the opportunities that are likely to arise in the coming year in order to strengthen revenues.  The eBook provides vendors with key recommendations on how to attract 'strong' partners and assist existing partners in driving technology sales."

The eBook will provide technology vendors with information on what separates winning and losing partners; how important a partner's financial condition is as compared to their technical skills, sales resources, market coverage and business engagement; solution provider perceptions on the future economic outlook; and how service-based businesses can carry partners through the recession.

Technology vendors interested in the IPED eBook can download it at http://www.iped.com.

About Everything Channel (http://www.everythingchannel.com, http://www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel, headquartered in Framingham, MA, is a technology marketing and sales solutions company.  Through its "Complete Technology Channel Solution," Everything Channel offers the right business tools to accelerate technology sales.  From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database.  Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to the sellers of technology to achieve measurable and significant results.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets.  UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities  from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists  with integrated events, online, print and business information products.  Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.  For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

  Contact:
  Nancy McHugh
  Everything Channel
  949-367-0250

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100316/NY70439LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Everything Channel
   

CONTACT:  Nancy McHugh, Everything Channel, +1-949-367-0250

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

Navajo Systems Offers VPS for the IBM Cloud

Navajo Systems Provides a Unique Regulatory Compliance Solution for the Development, Testing and Deployment of Enterprise Applications on the IBM Cloud

JERUSALEM, Israel, March 16, 2010--     Navajo Systems announced today that it has partnered with IBM to support
the commercial launch of Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM
Cloud. Navajo Systems' unique technology addresses the data security and
regulatory concerns of using the cloud.

    Many enterprises have been reluctant to move to cloud computing due to
regulatory restrictions which prohibit them from using the cloud for storing
sensitive data, or due to concerns about the privacy and security of data in
the cloud.

    Navajo Systems' Virtual Private SaaS (VPS) is a revolutionary concept in
SaaS application data security which comprehensively addresses these
limitations and concerns of using cloud applications with sensitive corporate
data. Implemented as an appliance on the enterprise LAN/WAN or as a cloud
service, VPS transparently encrypts all SaaS application data deemed
sensitive by the enterprise before it is transmitted from the enterprise to
the SaaS provider. While end users remain completely unaware of this process,
their data is completely unreadable when stored on the SaaS provider's
servers. Database theft and identity theft becomes harmless, and regulatory
compliance is ensured, as all sensitive data remains undecipherable when in
transmission and at rest outside the enterprise firewall.

    Developers of cloud applications do not need to implement any special
code in their applications for VPS to provide them with this level of
security and regulatory compliance. In fact, the same codebase could support
cloud software implementations used with or without VPS.

    "IBM is pleased to have Navajo Systems join the IBM Cloud partner
ecosystem," said Walter Falk, Business Development Executive of IBM
Enterprise Initiative, Cloud Computing. "As part of our efforts to build an
ecosystem of partners to deliver the most complete and comprehensive cloud
computing solutions to our clients, Navajo Systems addresses a key component
for some clients: the ability to develop, test and deploy applications on the
IBM Cloud without being restricted by laws regulating the off-site storage of
sensitive data."

    "We are proud to be working with IBM, an important player with global
reach in the rapidly expanding cloud computing market," said Dan Gross, CEO,
Navajo Systems. "Our vision is to side-step the security concerns and
regulatory constraints inherent in the use of cloud-hosted applications. With
our revolutionary VPS technology, enterprises can securely and legally
develop, test and deploy applications hosted on the IBM Cloud."

    Today, at the Cloud Connect event in Santa Clara, IBM announced the
commercial launch of its IBM Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM
Cloud. Along with products and services from IBM and other IBM Cloud
ecosystem partners, clients will be able to leverage Navajo Systems' VPS as
they are developing, testing and deploying applications on the IBM Cloud.

    About Navajo Systems

    Navajo Systems' vision is to dramatically expand the use of cloud
computing by eliminating the barriers related to data security and regulatory
concerns. Founded by experts in the fields of information security,
infrastructure security and Web application security, Navajo Systems has
introduced a patent-pending technology which promises to revolutionize SaaS
application data security. The company, based in Israel, is funded by
Jerusalem Venture Partners (http://www.jvpvc.com), a leading Israeli venture
capital fund with over $780 million under management. For more information,
visit http://www.navajosystems.com or call 1-866-328-1471.

    About IBM Cloud

    For more information on IBM's cloud computing portfolio, research and
labs please visit, http://ibm.com/cloud.

   
    Media Contact(s):
    Tamar Limon
    JVP Media Studio
    +972-2-640-9046
    tamar@jvpstudio.com

Source: Navajo Systems

Media Contact(s): Tamar Limon, JVP Media Studio, +972-2-640-9046, tamar@jvpstudio.com

Wireless Service Leader Open Mobile Taps Ireland's Advanced Innovations in $10M Deal to Design and Supply Mobile Handsets

WASHINGTON, SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and LIMERICK, Ireland, March 16
-- Ireland-based Advanced Innovations (AI), a global leader in supply-chain management and manufacturing solutions, and Open Mobile, a Puerto Rico-based wireless service provider, today announced a new partnership. Under the terms of the deal, AI will design and supply a range of customized, low-cost cellular devices tailored to support Open Mobile's business in Puerto Rico. The initial agreement between the two companies covers the first three devices on Open Mobile's product road map, with the expectation that the partnership will expand to include future products. The deal is valued initially at $10 million for AI.

The deal was announced during an Enterprise Ireland-supported Trade and Investment Mission to the U.S. led by Ireland's Prime Minister, Brian Cowen. Enterprise Ireland is the Irish state agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous Irish business sector. The agreement represents a major move for AI, which now has two operations centers in the U.S. to manage rising demand in the region for its intelligent outsource management services.

Prime Minister Cowen commented, "Advanced Innovations typifies the smart companies emerging in Ireland. They identify potentially lucrative gaps in the market and then they execute aggressively to meet the customer need with high-quality products and services. Clearly, Open Mobile has ambitious market expansion plans; we're glad to see them partnering with Advanced Innovations as they continue to grow."

The agreement coincides with Open Mobile's plans to target high-growth market opportunities in regions like Puerto Rico where affordable wireless communication services are limited or non-existent. With AI's nimble and flexible design-to-production business model, Open Mobile can cost-effectively customize their offerings to different demographics. For example, the company will target the youth market with stylish handsets in a variety of colors, while adapting less dramatic versions of the same handset for older customers.

"Our commitment to our customers is very simple; we want to deliver their messages with the greatest efficiency and highest quality, at the most affordable price," said Frank Bell, Open Mobile's CEO. "Our business model is focused on providing affordable unlimited talk/unlimited text and data capabilities to all residents of Puerto Rico. We chose the name 'OPEN' to indicate that without contracts or credit checks, everyone is open to use our services."

The cellular devices to be built by AI are designed to appeal to Open Mobile's target market, with particular emphasis on product styling, ease of operation and individual customization. AI will manage each element of the supply chain, from design through development, manufacturing and distribution.

"Our innovative outsourced managed services model means we can cost-effectively provide Open Mobile with a range of hardware products tailored to their specific market needs, while enabling them to meet the aggressive time-to-market goals required to support their growing and dynamic customer base," said AI's CEO, Robert O'Donnell. "More importantly, by partnering with AI, Open Mobile can focus on what they do best: provide outstanding wireless service to their expanding customer base."

For more information about Advanced Innovations, please visit http://www.advancedinnovationsinc.com.

For more information about Open Mobile, please visit http://www.openmobilepr.com

For more information on Enterprise Ireland, please visit http://www.enterprise-ireland.com or http://www.americas.enterprise-ireland.com

Source: Enterprise Ireland
   

CONTACT:  Jorge Lavina, +1-917-386-4213, jlavina@cooperkatz.com

Web Site:  http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/
http://www.advancedinnovationsinc.com/
http://www.openmobilepr.com/

Asset Protection - Comprehensive Legal Website Launched

LOS ANGELES, March 16 -- Asset protection law firm Klueger & Stein, LLP, based in Los Angeles, California, announces the launch of the Internet's most comprehensive website on asset protection law. The website contains a collection of legal articles, white papers, descriptions of commonly used structures and a comprehensive analysis of what works and what does not work, all focusing exclusively on asset protection. Anything you want to know about asset protection is just a click away!

The website, http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/, has the most in-depth body of information on asset protection, according to Jacob Stein, managing partner of Klueger & Stein, LLP: "You can easily select the asset you want to protect and the website will tell you exactly how you can protect it. Or you can indicate why you need asset protection, and read similar case histories to see what others have done to protect their assets in similar cases."

There are also links to upcoming asset protection seminars (http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/seminars/), asset protection newsletters (http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/publications/), asset protection case histories (http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/casehistories/) and an asset protection blog (http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/blog/), among many other topics.

Klueger & Stein, LLP is the nation's leading asset protection law firm, with over 30 years of experience and having protected assets of over 3,000 clients.

  For more information, visit http://www.maximumassetprotection.com/.

  Contact:

  Jacob Stein, Esq.
  Klueger & Stein, LLP
  818-933-3838
  info@maximumassetprotection.com

This release was issued through eReleases(TM).  For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Klueger & Stein, LLP
   

CONTACT:  Jacob Stein, Esq., Klueger & Stein, LLP, +1-818-933-3838,
info@maximumassetprotection.com

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

Version 2.0: All-in-One-PC From Shuttle Gets a Huge Makeover

ELMSHORN, Germany, March 16, 2010--

    - Power Consumption Reduced by Almost 50% / Fanless Design Means Low
Maintenance

    Shuttle Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of multi-form-factor
solutions, such as the world-famous XPC Mini-PC Barebones, is announcing the
sales launch of a new All-in-One-PC. The second version of the X50 promises
impressive, improved features and additional functions.

    Almost one year after its successful introduction, the X50V2 Barebone is
now being launched and will also be offered in future as a complete system,
with a choice of Windows 7 or Linux.

    Lower energy consumption is just one of the many advantages of the
successor to the original. For the X50V2 Barebone, Shuttle has chosen the new
Intel Atom platform with D510 Dual Core Processor (2x 1.66 GHz) and NM10
Express Chipset. The new version of the X50V2 is, for the first time,
completely passively cooled and therefore extremely quiet. The energy
consumption of the only 3.6 cm wide PC has also been reduced by around 50 %
at the same time. The size of the supported RAM has been increased to 4 GB.
New features include one parallel and two serial interfaces on the back of
the X50V2, which make it considerably more attractive for special
applications. The practical webcam, integrated stereo loudspeakers, WLAN (N),
card reader and stand, which can be turned into a carrying handle, are also
available with it. The standardised VESA mounting interface allows it to be
fitted to monitor arms and wall mounts for freely suspended use of the
device.

    The new Shuttle X50V2 Barebone is available in black or white and is on
sale now. Shuttle's recommended retail price is 353 euros (without VAT).

   
    High-resolution images:
    http://www.shuttle.eu/press/image-resources/x50v2/

    Shuttle X50V2 Barebone product page:
    http://www.shuttle.eu/products/barebones/x50v2/overview/

    Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH
   
    - PR Department -   
    Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5
    25337 Elmshorn (GERMANY)
    http://www.shuttle.eu
    presse@shuttle.eu
   
    Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
    Tom Seiffert
    +49-4121-476-885
    t.seiffert@shuttle.eu
    Europe (Benelux, Italy, Scandinavia, UK)
   
    Christian Scheibel
    +49-4121-476-891
    c.scheibel@shuttle.eu
   
    Europe (France, French part of Belgium, Spain)
    Guillaume Baligand
    +49-4121-476-898
    g.baligand@shuttle.eu

Source: Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH

Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH: PR Department: Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5, 25337 Elmshorn (GERMANY), http://www.shuttle.eu,  presse@shuttle.eu; Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland): Tom Seiffert: +49-4121-476-885, t.seiffert@shuttle.eu; Europe (Benelux, Italy, Scandinavia, UK): Christian Scheibel: +49-4121-476-891, c.scheibel@shuttle.eu; Europe (France, French part of Belgium, Spain):
Guillaume Baligand: +49-4121-476-898, g.baligand@shuttle.eu

Attensity and Overstock.com Co-Presenting Webinar to Enable Companies to Increase Loyalty and Brand Advocacy

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 16 --
  What:    "Aligning Marketing And Customer Service To Build Greater
            Loyalty Through Customer-Centricity" is a complimentary Loyalty
            360 webinar co-presented by Attensity(TM) and its customer,
            online retailer Overstock.com, to show enterprises how to
            effectively unify their customer conversation process to enable
            better analysis and action.

  When:    10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 8, 2010

            Almost no one can dispute that the rise of social media is
            becoming a growing factor in how companies interact with
            customers, and is increasing the power that those customers
            hold. How can companies effectively build greater loyalty and
            brand advocacy in a world where the customer controls the
  Why:      communication?

           The discussion will center on how to:
            --Align marketing and customer service in order to live up to
            brand promise
           -- Drive internal focus on customers from beginning to end
            --Sell the idea that there is an investment cost to providing
            good service
           -- Evaluate "customer listening" programs
            -- More effectively analyze and use customer feedback across a
            wide variety of channels to enable better reporting, response,
            and self-service

  Who:     Speakers include:
           Stormy Simon, SVP of marketing and customer care, Overstock.com
           Michelle de Haaff, CMO, Attensity Group

            Online retailer Overstock.com stands out in the busy e-commerce
            space by adhering to a simple concept -- "We do what's right
            by the customer." Ms. Simon will present how Overstock.com
            influences the customer experience throughout the entire
            lifecycle. She'll describe how her company uses Attensity
            solutions to Listen, Analyze, Relate, and Act (LARA) on the
            Voice of the Customer.

            LARA is a comprehensive methodology developed by Attensity to
            enable companies to more effectively listen to customers,
            analyze what they are saying, relate those conversations to
            other information, and act on that information to drive greater
            loyalty and results.

            Register for free online at: http://www.attensity.com/en/
            News-and-Events/Events/In-Person-Events/
  How:      OverstockLoyalty360.html

  About Attensity Group

Attensity Group provides software applications based on Web 3.0 semantic technologies to find, understand, and use information trapped in unstructured text to drive critical decision-making. The comprehensive suite of applications address collective intelligence in social media and forums; the voice of the customer in surveys and emails; customer response management; e-services; research and discovery; risk and compliance; and intelligence analysis. Attensity's award-winning software is used by large government agencies and such innovative enterprises as Airbus, Charles Schwab, JetBlue, Royal Bank of Canada, Travelocity and Vodafone. More information is at http://www.attensity.com/en/Company/Blog/index.php, http://twitter.com/attensity and http://www.facebook.com/attensity.

About Overstock.com

Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/.

  Contact:
  Michelle de Haaff
  (650) 433-1700
  mdehaaff@attensitygroup.com

Source: Attensity Group
   

CONTACT:  Michelle de Haaff of Attensity Group, +1-650-433-1700,
mdehaaff@attensitygroup.com

Web Site:  http://www.attensity.com/
http://www.overstock.com/

StrataScale Unveils New Cloud and Hybrid Solutions on World's Most Reliable Platform

Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Automated Managed Hosting, and Hybrid Hosting Services to be Available 24/7 through Easy-to-use Storefront

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 16 -- StrataScale, Inc., makers of the world's first fully Automated Managed Hosting solution, today announced the addition of three best-of-breed cloud offerings that are tailored to meet the unique infrastructure needs of any business regardless of size. In addition to its flagship physical Automated Managed Hosting service, StrataScale has developed the industry's most reliable, flexible, and secure public and private virtualized clouds. The company also unveiled a one-of-a-kind Hybrid Hosting solution that allows customers to seamlessly integrate physical managed servers and virtualized cloud servers on-the-fly in the same secure network and optionally cross connected with a client's colocation infrastructure. Unlike any other cloud service on the market, each of StrataScale's cloud offerings feature enterprise-grade redundant components on servers housed in parent company RagingWire Enterprise Solution Inc.'s world-class 220,000 square foot data center with 99.999% availability and N+2 redundancy. This distinction effectively allows any business to take advantage of an immediate infrastructure solution that matches quality previously only available to Fortune 1000 corporations.

StrataScale also debuted an easy-to-use storefront that instantly allows customers to make purchases or changes to their existing services. Customers can automatically scale up or down and add new computers and IT components without speaking to a sales representative. In an industry known for complex pricing, the new storefront showcases StrataScale's straightforward and transparent approach to pricing. StrataScale's configuration interface makes set-up and infrastructure changes incredibly simple through complete automation of all systems, including physical managed servers, public virtual servers and private virtual servers. Advanced features that once were only available in virtual environments are now transparently available for both physical servers and virtual cloud solutions within the StrataScale architecture.

"This is a very exciting time for StrataScale, as the company releases what we believe is the most technologically advanced suite of cloud services ever developed," said Yatish Mishra, founder, president and chief technology officer of StrataScale. "We listened to our customers' needs and took the time to build each product line with the finest components available. Our cloud offerings have been repeatedly tested to ensure the optimum experience for our customer base."

New Offerings Allow Any Business Access to Instant Enterprise-grade Infrastructure

StrataScale's Public and Private Cloud offerings deliver hypervisor-based virtual machine instances running CentOS, Red Hat Linux, or Microsoft Windows. The Public Cloud offers businesses the most cost-effective, reliable, and responsive computing platform to utilize shared physical computing resources, while the Private Cloud gives customers running mission-critical applications a remarkably stable and secure server environment dedicated solely to their business. StrataScale's Private Cloud is also the industry's first private cloud that can be purchased through a storefront and completely configured through a web portal.

StrataScale's exclusive Hybrid Hosting solution enables customers to seamlessly integrate managed servers and cloud servers to meet all of their infrastructure needs at any given moment. Hybrid Cloud customers can run Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Automated Managed Hosting servers all on the same network, managed through the StrataScale portal. It is as flexible as a hosting solution can get, allowing customers to instantly change their services with the click of a button whether physical or virtual and without compromising security or reliability.

"We had tested so many of the mainstream on-demand infrastructure offerings. But we're in the business of secure data backup for businesses and medical offices, so we weren't comfortable with having everything just 'in the cloud.' Visiting StrataScale's world-class facilities instantly relieved our security concerns," said Jason Thayer, founder and chief technology officer of Wintensive Technologies. "By combining the ease, flexibility and scalability of on-demand server deployments with a more robust Physical, Private and Hybrid infrastructure, StrataScale has allowed us to significantly differentiate our business from competitors."

"The combination of traditional and cloud infrastructure is going to be a staple of the market for the foreseeable future," said Antonio Piraino, vice president and research director at Tier1 Research. "Hosting providers like StrataScale, that work on enabling administrators to manage and provision their server environments through a single pane of glass will be solving a problem that has long frustrated and hindered integrated operations; and will make it a leading choice for IT operations staff."

StrataScale's innovative Automated Managed Hosting service remains an ideal solution for businesses seeking the utmost in security and reliability without sacrificing scalability and flexibility. It offers cloudlike simplicity on non-shared physical servers. Automated Managed Hosting services can now be purchased or modified through the new storefront.

The new Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Hybrid Hosting services will be available for purchase through the StrataScale storefront on April 1, 2010. For technical specifications for each service offering, please visit http://www.stratascale.com.

ABOUT STRATASCALE

StrataScale, a division of RagingWire Enterprise Solutions Inc., creates next-generation, best-in-class hosting solutions that offer unparalleled efficiency, reliability, security, and flexibility. StrataScale's flagship Automated Managed Hosting service is the only fully managed server hosting service that enables customers to build and manage physical servers in minutes from a secure Web portal using patent-pending technologies. Its Public Cloud and Private Cloud services provide the most stable cloud computing experience on the market, as customers benefit from enterprise-grade components and physical servers housed in RagingWire's enterprise class 220,000 square foot data center with 99.999% availability and N+2 redundancy. And StrataScale's exclusive Hybrid Hosting service enables businesses to integrate managed servers and cloud servers seamlessly on the same secure network for the most scalable and reliable hosting experience ever created. For more information, please visit http://www.stratascale.com.

  Editorial Contact:
  Stephanie Gnibus
  GMK Communications for StrataScale
  408.776.9727
  stephanie@gmkcommunications.com

Source: StrataScale, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Stephanie Gnibus of GMK Communications, +1-408-776-9727,
stephanie@gmkcommunications.com, for StrataScale

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

PriceGrabber.com's Vice President of Technology to Speak at Microsoft FAST forward Summit

Dominique Jean's presentation will discuss the unique challenges faced by one of the most popular providers of technology and content for online shopping experiences on the Internet

LOS ANGELES, March 16 -- PriceGrabber.com®, the industry innovator in comparison shopping and a part of Experian, announced that Dominique Jean, PriceGrabber.com's vice president of technology, will be a keynote consumer presenter at the Microsoft FAST forward Summit on March 16.

PriceGrabber.com is one of the most popular providers of technology and content for online shopping experiences on the Internet. During his keynote presentation, Jean will address how PriceGrabber.com handles product search for millions of products in its catalog that update several times per day. His presentation will also discuss finely tuning product search for hundreds of PriceGrabber.com partner sites and explore the challenges of optimizing broad search results for better monetization.

In his role as vice president of technology, Jean has spent the past six years leading the technology team dedicated to developing and maintaining the PriceGrabber.com shopping experience. He oversees system infrastructure and administration, application software development and user interface design for the PriceGrabber.com Website.

The efforts of Jean and his team have helped establish PriceGrabber.com as the most sought-after shopping experience on the Internet. PriceGrabber.com powers the shopping experiences for seven of the top 10 Web portals on the Internet, ranked by total unique visitors (Source: Comscore data, January 2010, "portals").

Jean is available for interviews regarding product search relevance and scalability, large-scale product data feed aggregation, and Website performance optimization for both response time and monetization.

Follow PriceGrabber.com on Twitter @PriceGrabber.

About PriceGrabber.comPriceGrabber.com, part of Experian Interactive(SM), has established itself as one of the most trusted and effective online comparison shopping services, allowing approximately 23 million consumers each month to search and compare information that enables them to find the right product from the right retailer at the best price. Through continued innovation and a consistent focus on providing the best comparison shopping experience on the Internet, PriceGrabber.com provides savvy shoppers access to millions of unique products and services from thousands of retailers and sellers in 25 product channels. Compare products side-by-side to find the right retailers at the best prices within popular categories, such as Digital Cameras, Dinnerware, Electronics, Furniture, Laptops and more. The company also powers comparison shopping functionality for a network of leading Internet sites, including Bing, AOL Shopping, About.com, Time Warner, PC World, Consumer Reports, Comcast and CNET. The company offers comparison shopping in English (at http://www.pricegrabber.com/), Spanish (at http://www.preciomania.com/) and Portuguese (at http://www.precomania.com/) as well as international sites in Canada and the United Kingdom.PriceGrabber.com is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. PriceGrabber is a registered trademark, and PriceGrabber.com and BottomLinePrice(TM) are trademarks of PriceGrabber.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Experian

Experian® is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 65 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score and protect against identity theft.

Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2009, was $3.9 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; Costa Mesa, California; and São Paulo, Brazil.

For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com/.

Experian and the marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: PriceGrabber.com
   

CONTACT:  Lexie Puckett of PriceGrabber.com, +1-323-601-1223,
lexie@pricegrabber.com, or Eve McGrath of Rubenstein Public Relations,
+1-212-843-8490, emcgrath@rubensteinpr.com, for PriceGrabber.com

Web Site:  http://www.pricegrabber.com/
http://www.experianplc.com/

IBM Extends Development and Test to the IBM Cloud

Expands partner ecosystem; Unveils new software development tools and resources

ARMONK, N.Y., March 16 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced plans to go online with its commercial cloud service for software development and testing. IBM, which already delivers a test and development cloud, is now allowing enterprise and government clients to test and develop on an IBM Cloud. Following a successful beta program, IBM is working with partners in cloud management, cloud security and software development and testing support to provide businesses with a unique mix of flexibility, scalability, enterprise-grade security and control for development and test on the IBM Cloud.

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The average enterprise devotes up to 50 percent of its entire technology infrastructure to development and test, but typically up to 90 percent of it remains idle. IBM has seen that taking advantage of cloud computing within development and testing environments can help reduce IT labor costs by 50 percent, improve quality and drastically reduce time to market.

IBM's new Smart Business Development & Test on the IBM Cloud allows enterprise clients to expand on internal development and test efforts with instant access to resources through IBM's secure, scalable cloud delivery model, IBM software and application lifecycle management capabilities. IBM's enterprise-friendly approach to cloud complements clients' current data centers and traditional development efforts, helping clients:

  --  Reduce provision cycle times from weeks to minutes
  --  Eliminate software defects by up to 30 percent.
  --  Reduce time required for test and quality assurance
  --  Enable rapid redeployment of environments across multiple IT projects

PayPal, the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online, is extending its global payments platform, PayPal X into the cloud. PayPal is working with the IBM Cloud Labs to allow its ecosystem of developers to not only innovate on the IBM cloud, but to quickly monetize new applications developed and made available via smart phones. "We want to provide a very simple way to make payments available on all platforms including mobile applications," said Osama Bedier, PayPal's vice president of platform and emerging technologies. "The IBM cloud provides a platform for developers to come together as a community, to create, develop and test new applications. We look forward to seeing the payments innovations our developers create through the IBM cloud and bringing the wallet into the cloud."

The Collaborative Software Initiative is a company that engages the power of communities to develop and deliver new high value enterprise software.  CSI has developed an advanced new collaboration portal product for its partner Spencer Trask Collaborative Innovations (STCI).  Together they deployed the system as the Department of Education's new Open Innovation Portal -- an online community connecting teachers, administrators, education experts, and charitable foundations to request, propose, and refine ideas to improve public education in the United States.  "We used IBM's cloud environment to develop, test, and now deliver this very visible application because of its focus on open technology and its inherent scalability," said Evan Bauer, CTO, The Collaborative Software Initiative.

Partner Ecosystem

IBM is building an ecosystem of partners to deliver the most complete and comprehensive cloud computing solutions to clients. This ecosystem comprises existing and new cloud partners in the IT industry that intend to work with IBM and complement the IBM Cloud in key areas. For example, RightScale and Kaavo can help customers manage and provision cloud resources to facilitate more effective deployment of applications and workloads in the cloud, while Navajo Systems can provide additional security for cloud-based applications and Silanis' e-signature process management can enable secure e-transactions and e-contracts. Aviarc, Wavemaker and Corent can enable development of applications on the cloud, while VMLogix can provide manual, functional, and compatibility testing; AppFirst can provide performance monitoring; or SOASTA CloudTest can deliver load and performance testing -- all taking advantage of the IBM Cloud.

IBM Business Partner and IBM software delivery services beta participant, Trinity Software, works with federal government agencies and clients faced with complex IT administration scenarios and mandatory requirements for compliance and security when developing in the cloud. "Our customers often have barriers to scalability and limited resources for deploying quickly," said Russell Stanley, principle quality management engineer, Trinity Software Solutions. "IBM Rational's software delivery services for cloud computing can be internal or external and scaled to fit on demand, while streamlining testing with minimal overhead. With the additional reduction of risk IBM enables in the cloud, we can prioritize quality."

New Developer Tools and Resources

Today, IBM is also introducing new Rational software delivery lifecycle solutions in the cloud. Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing v1.0, includes a collection of Rational's market-leading products and capabilities helping clients harness the agility and flexibility of the cloud. Development and delivery teams can more effectively collaborate and quickly develop, test, and deploy new technology-based business initiatives.

Additionally, IBM is launching a new, online cloud computing resource center on IBM developerWorks, the industry's largest technical resource with 8 million registered developers, IT professionals, and students worldwide.  The new developerWorks Cloud Computing resources provide a single point of entry to beta and production cloud environments, as well as a place for visitors to learn how to make the most of cloud computing initiatives.

The new resource center will include cloud articles, videos, blogs and hands-on virtual workshops for IT professionals new to cloud or interested in developing cloud infrastructures or applications. developerWorks will host cloud-focused forums and online communities and provide no-charge access to IBM software to help developers get started. The new resource center will include cloud articles, videos and hands-on virtual workshops for IT professionals new to cloud or interested in developing cloud infrastructures or applications. developerWorks will host cloud-focused forums, blogs and online communities and provide no-charge access to IBM software to help developers get started.

In 2010, IBM also will begin a new series of cloud computing workshops at its 40 worldwide IBM Innovation Centers to support ISV business partners seeking cloud skills.

Development & Test for Private Clouds and on the IBM Cloud

IBM has offered a private cloud solution for development and test since June 2009, and now offers development and test services in three flexible delivery models:

  --  IBM Smart Business Development & Test Cloud - a private cloud service
      behind the client's firewall, built and managed by IBM.  The service
      now includes enhanced capabilities for collaborative cloud development
      using Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing.
  --  IBM Smart Business Development & Test on the IBM Cloud - application
      development and test featuring Rational Software Delivery Services for
      Cloud Computing over IBM's secure, scalable cloud.
  --  IBM CloudBurst offerings for Development & Test - IBM CloudBurst is a
      pre-integrated set of hardware, storage, virtualization and
      networking, with a sophisticated built-in service management system to
      allow clients to rapidly deploy an internal/private cloud environment.
      WebSphere CloudBurst is a hardware appliance which rapidly dispenses
      and manages IBM middleware products delivered as virtual images into a
      private cloud in the form of reusable and customizable patterns.

"Workload characteristics continue to drive the rate and degree of standardization of IT and business services," said Rich Esposito, vice president, IT Strategy & Architecture and Middleware Services, IBM. "Standardization is key to bringing discipline, efficiency and simplicity to the most complex corners of big businesses."

IBM understands that not every kind of computing task will move to a cloud environment, so the company is helping clients identify cloud computing opportunities by workload. Some workloads will remain on premise, but others are ripe for external cloud environments, including development and test.

For clients who need help determining workload and delivery model choices, IBM delivers Cloud Infrastructure Strategy and Design Services. Based on proven methodologies and intellectual property earned through more than 100 client engagements and first-of-a-kind cloud projects, these integrated design services give clients a ready-to-build blueprint for cloud. The services are integrated into IBM's private workload optimized clouds.

Details and availability

The new open cloud environment includes support for Linux -- through Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell -- and Java. Smart Business Development and Test on the IBM Cloud is powered by Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, the Red Hat branded and supported KVM offering.  The enterprise cloud allows clients to work with their own images as well as images from IBM Mashup Center, Lotus Forms Turbo, WebSphere Portal Server, Lotus Web Content Management, and IBM Information Management and WebSphere brands that can be configured per their selection.

Smart Business Development & Test on the IBM Cloud will be available in the second quarter of 2010 in The United States and Canada, and it will roll out globally throughout 2010.

For more information on IBM's cloud computing portfolio, research and labs please visit, ibm.com/cloud.

  Contact:
  Jen Knecht
  917-472-3607
  knechtj@us.ibm.com

Source: IBM
   

CONTACT:  Jen Knecht, +1-917-472-3607, knechtj@us.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/cloud

Ignited Takes a Lead in Movie Marketing Using iVdopia Talk2Me

Ignited utilizes iVdopia's Talk2Me social video ads to deliver a unified campaign combining social media, online trailers and mobile technology Ads for upcoming Universal film 'Repo Men' deliver 400% above average CTR vs. online in-stream video advertising

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16 -- For the launch of the Universal film "Repo Men," which opens March 19, Ignited - Universal's agency - has chosen iVdopia Talk2Me social ads to engage iPhone moviegoers through social media, online trailers and mobile technologies.

"We're excited to see how iVdopia's Talk2Me created a unique integrated opportunity for users to connect and engage with trailers, clips and photos for 'Repo Men,' " said Dave Martin, Ignited's Senior Vice President of Digital Media, who is responsible for digital media planning and buying for Universal Pictures. "Talk2Me was a great fit for the 'Repo Men' audience, and helped drive a very high rate of sharing and engagement."

iVdopia's (http://www.ivdopia.com) mobile video ads featuring the TV spot for Universal's "Repo Men" exceeded expectations in the campaign's first week by averaging a CTR of more than 400 percent above online in-stream video advertising. Of the users who clicked the ad for the film, more than 28 percent used iVdopia's new Talk2Me social media ad features to engage further with the clip. The engagements included sharing via Facebook and Twitter, buying movie tickets and searching for nearby theaters - all right from the revolutionary mobile consumer interface.

"Until now, the potential of social media ads on smartphones has only been hinted at," said Srikanth Kakani, co-founder of iVdopia. "The great thing about Talk2Me is that its amazing interface is not only highly customizable for the advertiser's needs, but it also enhances the user experience by giving several one-tap choices. This empowers users to Share, Respond and Interact with the advertisement, and transitively with the Brand. Talk2Me social ads connect advertisers with customers in ways we've only dreamed about, as they continue to demonstrate that the sky's the limit with social media on mobile devices."

Launched on March 1, the campaign is engaging Repo Men's target audience on such top iPhone application titles as Arcade Bowling Lite, Arcade Hoops Basketball Lite, Showtimes and College Basketball Lite.

About iVdopia

iVdopia is the advanced mobile advertising platform and network, pioneering rich media and video advertising on smartphones, including Pre-App video and social networking options on smart mobile devices. iVdopia's brand-centric mobile advertising network and platform is used by top developers and brands such as Coca-Cola, Warner Brothers and Miller Lite to deliver premium advertising campaigns.

iVdopia continued its revolutionary streak with Talk2Me, a completely extensible way of customizing ad interaction according to brand. Talk2Me ads are the first to allow mobile advertisers to tailor interactive actions in video and banner ads that include the customized social features to best fit their branding needs.

The holding company Vdopia Inc. is the fastest growing, venture-funded advertising technology company focused exclusively on premium audiences in the world. The privately held, venture-backed company is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in San Jose, CA, New York, NY, Gurgaon and Mumbai, India.

  Media Contact:
  Mark de la Vina
  Consort Partners
  vdopia@consortpartners.com
  Tel: +1 415 282 4795

Source: iVdopia
   

CONTACT:  Mark de la Vina of Consort Partners, +1-415-282-4795,
vdopia@consortpartners.com, for iVdopia

Web Site:  http://www.ivdopia.com/

WD(R) Introduces New One Terabyte My Passport(TM) SE for Mac(R) Portable Drives

LAKE FOREST, Calif., March 16 -- WD® (NYSE:WDC), the world's leader in external storage solutions, today introduced its new one terabyte (TB) and 750 gigabyte (GB) capacity My Passport(TM) SE for Mac® portable USB drives. Available at WD's online store, the new My Passport SE for Mac portable drives are formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple Time Machine® software.

Perfect for saving, storing and backing up Mac computers, these ultra-portable 1 TB and 750 GB My Passport SE drives are easy to carry because they are USB-powered and do not need an external power adapter.(1) Equipped with 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection for an extra level of security, this small drive with mega-capacity give users peace-of-mind knowing that their data is protected from unauthorized access or theft.

"With over 10 billion songs downloaded from the iTunes® store, the enormous capacity of the new My Passport SE for Mac drives makes them the perfect travel-friendly storage device to hold all the rich media content collected by videographers, creative professionals and digital media enthusiasts with large digital media collections," said Dale Pistilli, vice president of marketing for WD's branded products group.

A product specification sheet and photos of My Passport SE for Mac drives are available on the company's Web site at http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=807.

Price and Availability

WD's My Passport SE for Mac portable drives are available now at WD's online store. MSRP for the My Passport SE for Mac 1 TB portable drive is $199.99 USD and for the 750 GB model is $179.99 USD.

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company designs and produces reliable, high-performance hard drives and solid state drives that keep users' data accessible and secure from loss. Its advanced technologies are configured into applications for client and enterprise computing, embedded systems and consumer electronics, as well as its own consumer storage and media products.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading OEMs, systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the Western Digital® and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks; My Passport Essential and WD Sync are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. One gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. One terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

(1)  An optional cable is available for the few computers that limit bus power.

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EDITOR'S NOTES:
    Product photos and specs:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=807
First Call Analyst: Blair, Bob
FCMN Contact: Michelle.A.Saffell@wdc.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Western Digital Technologies
   

CONTACT:  Constance A. Griffiths, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-7891,
Constance.Griffiths@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations,
+1-949-672-7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com, both of Western Digital Technologies

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

Gogo Inflight Internet Service Takes Off With Venturi Wireless Optimization

Aircell Deploys Venturi's Data Optimization Solution

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 16 -- Venturi Wireless, a global provider of mobile broadband optimization solutions, announces that Aircell, the leading provider of airborne communications, has deployed its data optimization products. After a successful initial deployment in 2009, Aircell has decided to expand its use of Venturi's optimization solution throughout its groundbreaking Gogo® Inflight Internet service.

Venturi's patented operator-grade solutions maximize network efficiency and deliver the most compelling mobile subscriber experience available for both data and multimedia applications. Additionally, the Venturi Mobile Operator solution controls network costs by substantially reducing the amount of traffic on the network. Venturi's solutions have long optimized applications like web and video for subscribers of mobile operators on the ground. Now with this deal, Venturi has vaulted into the most exciting new segment for mobile Internet access, air travel.

Anand Chari, Aircell's Vice President of Engineering commented, "We continuously seek out various ways to provide our customers the best user experience possible. Venturi's optimization solutions enable us to significantly accelerate subscriber internet access, while simultaneously reducing our network costs."

"We are delighted that Aircell, the market leader, has decided to grow its relationship with Venturi, and excited to continue our leadership in this important market segment," said Tomas Isaksson CEO of Venturi Wireless. "We are proud whenever we receive repeat business from a satisfied customer.  With this deployment, passengers everywhere in North America can enjoy a superior inflight Internet experience when using Gogo."

Fundamental to the entire solution is Venturi's Adaptive Airlink Optimization,(TM) which combines transport optimization, application optimization, and predictive compression. Adaptive Airlink Optimization applies the ideal optimization techniques based on the available bandwidth to boost application performance and efficiency under all radio frequency (RF) conditions.

About Aircell

Aircell® is the world's leading provider of airborne communications. As winner of an exclusive FCC frequency license in 2006, Aircell has built a revolutionary mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo®, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet. In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators. Aircell has facilities in Broomfield, Colorado, and Itasca, Illinois. Aircell's vision is to give everyone the ability to stay in touch, in flight®. For more information about Aircell, please visit http://www.aircell.com.

About Gogo

Gogo®, powered by Aircell, turns a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot with true inflight Internet access. Passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, can surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, access a corporate VPN and more. For more information about Gogo, please visit http://www.gogoinflight.com.

© 2010 Aircell LLC. Aircell, Gogo and in touch, in flight are trademarks of Aircell or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

About Venturi Wireless

Venturi Wireless is the trusted leader in providing mobile services optimization solutions to mobile operators worldwide. Its patented operator-grade solutions maximize network efficiency and deliver the most compelling mobile subscriber experience available for both data and multimedia applications. The company's products are in active use by customers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Venturi Wireless is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Find more information on the Web at http://www.venturiwireless.com/.

Source: Venturi Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Zohar Fuchs, VP Sales of Venturi Wireless, +1-408-215-5156,
zfuchs@venturiwireless.com, or Arianne Venuso of Aircell, +1-630-647-1088,
avenuso@aircell.com

Web Site:  http://www.venturiwireless.com/
http://www.aircell.com/
http://www.gogoinflight.com/