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March 4, 2010
Alkami Technology Deploys myOneLogin Identity Services in their Oxygen Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
Alkami Technology Deploys myOneLogin Identity Services in their Oxygen Platform
Strong authentication, federated identity for online banking platform
LOS GATOS, Calif., March 4 -- TriCipher, a leading provider of Cloud identity services, announced today that Alkami Technology has selected myOneLogin Identity Services to provide secure authentication and federation for its next-generation online banking platform. Alkami has integrated the myOneLogin on-demand identity services with Windows Identity Framework to offer claims-based authentication service for its banking and credit union customers.
"Alkami is now the first online banking vendor to offer claims-based authentication, using myOneLogin's strong authentication and federation services. Using myOneLogin, we can de-couple authentication from our application, offering state-of-the-art authentication technologies while focusing on online banking innovation," says Stephen Bohanon, President at Alkami. "We manage authorization and permissions within our Oxygen Platform using Windows Identity Framework, and use myOneLogin's multi-protocol federation to link authenticated customers to the platform."
myOneLogin Identity Services provides multi-protocol federation and multiple strong authentication technologies, all available as a Cloud Service easily called from within a web application. The strong authentication services provided by myOneLogin help the banks and credit unions that are Alkami's customers meet FFIEC guidelines for multi-factor authentication.
"Alkami is a great example of the new kinds of partnerships and relationships happening behind cloud services like online banking. Managing online identity securely is absolutely essential to the success of these evolving business models," said Jack Martin, VP Worldwide Field Operations at TriCipher. "By moving authentication and federation to a cloud-based service, Alkami is able to provide a next-generation service that meets the security needs of today's financial services industry."
For more information on myOneLogin Identity Services, visit http://www.myOneLogin.com.
About TriCipher
TriCipher, Inc. provides Internet identity services to protect web and enterprise portals, the people that use them and the business processes that flow through them against fraud and identity theft. TriCipher myOneLogin(TM) is the first secure, on-demand offering that delivers strong authentication, single sign-on (SSO) and federation capabilities for web applications in a single solution. The TriCipher Armored Credential System(TM) (TACS) is a unified authentication system that enables companies to deploy and manage multiple types of credentials from a single infrastructure. Through this flexible "Authentication Ladder," TriCipher protects customer investment by adjusting authentication strength to defeat new threats and to meet regulatory changes without the need to implement a new infrastructure. Founded in 2000, TriCipher is headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif. The company is funded by ArrowPath Venture Capital, EPIC Ventures, Intel Capital, RBC Technology Ventures, and Trident Capital.
About Alkami Technology
Alkami Technology is a privately owned software company focused on providing eBanking solutions to the financial services industry. Alkami's eBanking solution represents a quantum leap forward in the level of control and customization given to the institution while revolutionizing the user experience provided to customers and members. With its modern interface, customizable feature set, intelligent content delivery, and financial management tools, Alkami eBanking enables institutions to build stronger relationships with their customers via the online channel. Learn more about Alkami eBanking and our Oxygen Platform by visiting our website at http://www.alkamitech.com
Source: TriCipher, Inc.
CONTACT: Dan Brennan of Corporate Ink, +1-617-969-9192,
dbrennan@corporateink.com, for TriCipher, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tricipher.com/
http://www.myonelogin.com/
Strong authentication, federated identity for online banking platform
LOS GATOS, Calif., March 4 -- TriCipher, a leading provider of Cloud identity services, announced today that Alkami Technology has selected myOneLogin Identity Services to provide secure authentication and federation for its next-generation online banking platform. Alkami has integrated the myOneLogin on-demand identity services with Windows Identity Framework to offer claims-based authentication service for its banking and credit union customers.
"Alkami is now the first online banking vendor to offer claims-based authentication, using myOneLogin's strong authentication and federation services. Using myOneLogin, we can de-couple authentication from our application, offering state-of-the-art authentication technologies while focusing on online banking innovation," says Stephen Bohanon, President at Alkami. "We manage authorization and permissions within our Oxygen Platform using Windows Identity Framework, and use myOneLogin's multi-protocol federation to link authenticated customers to the platform."
myOneLogin Identity Services provides multi-protocol federation and multiple strong authentication technologies, all available as a Cloud Service easily called from within a web application. The strong authentication services provided by myOneLogin help the banks and credit unions that are Alkami's customers meet FFIEC guidelines for multi-factor authentication.
"Alkami is a great example of the new kinds of partnerships and relationships happening behind cloud services like online banking. Managing online identity securely is absolutely essential to the success of these evolving business models," said Jack Martin, VP Worldwide Field Operations at TriCipher. "By moving authentication and federation to a cloud-based service, Alkami is able to provide a next-generation service that meets the security needs of today's financial services industry."
For more information on myOneLogin Identity Services, visit http://www.myOneLogin.com.
About TriCipher
TriCipher, Inc. provides Internet identity services to protect web and enterprise portals, the people that use them and the business processes that flow through them against fraud and identity theft. TriCipher myOneLogin(TM) is the first secure, on-demand offering that delivers strong authentication, single sign-on (SSO) and federation capabilities for web applications in a single solution. The TriCipher Armored Credential System(TM) (TACS) is a unified authentication system that enables companies to deploy and manage multiple types of credentials from a single infrastructure. Through this flexible "Authentication Ladder," TriCipher protects customer investment by adjusting authentication strength to defeat new threats and to meet regulatory changes without the need to implement a new infrastructure. Founded in 2000, TriCipher is headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif. The company is funded by ArrowPath Venture Capital, EPIC Ventures, Intel Capital, RBC Technology Ventures, and Trident Capital.
About Alkami Technology
Alkami Technology is a privately owned software company focused on providing eBanking solutions to the financial services industry. Alkami's eBanking solution represents a quantum leap forward in the level of control and customization given to the institution while revolutionizing the user experience provided to customers and members. With its modern interface, customizable feature set, intelligent content delivery, and financial management tools, Alkami eBanking enables institutions to build stronger relationships with their customers via the online channel. Learn more about Alkami eBanking and our Oxygen Platform by visiting our website at http://www.alkamitech.com
Source: TriCipher, Inc.
CONTACT: Dan Brennan of Corporate Ink, +1-617-969-9192,
dbrennan@corporateink.com, for TriCipher, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tricipher.com/
http://www.myonelogin.com/
AT&T Invested Nearly $650 Million in Oklahoma Wireless and Wireline Network Over the Past Three Years
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
AT&T Invested Nearly $650 Million in Oklahoma Wireless and Wireline Network Over the Past Three Years
Network Projects Aimed At Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced that AT&T's total capital investment in its Oklahoma wireless and wireline networks was nearly $650 million from 2007 through 2009. Since 1996, AT&T has invested more than $2.8 billion in its wired and wireless services in Oklahoma.
In 2009 alone, AT&T added more than 30 new cell sites in Oklahoma, upgraded four cities to 3G and expanded 3G capacity in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. In addition, AT&T plans to continue to enhance mobile broadband service in 2010 with the construction of more new cell sites and the upgrade of additional cell sites to 3G.
The planned wireless network enhancement strategy is part of AT&T's 2010 wireline and wireless capital investment, which is expected to be in the $18 billion to $19 billion range companywide, an increase of between 5 and 10 percent over 2009. This planned amount also includes an increase of about $2 billion in capital expenditures for wireless and backhaul related to AT&T's wireless network. This planned level of investment is framed by the expectation that regulatory and legislative decisions relating to the telecom sector will continue to be sensitive to investment.
"Investment in the state's broadband networks is critical to keeping Oklahoma competitive and providing our citizens with the best technology," said Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge. "Expanding and enhancing the mobile broadband network extends the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet."
"The enhanced coverage and improved wireless service created by these investments are vitally important to our state's economic development efforts," said state Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee. "More than ever before, Oklahomans look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues."
"These investments in smart networks are enabling the innovation of today and tomorrow that will enhance economic growth and stimulate jobs," said Bryan Gonterman, president, AT&T Oklahoma. "We commend the work of our elected officials who are creating a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Oklahoma."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Steve Gray, AT&T's Vice President and General Manager for the Oklahoma and Arkansas region. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots -- including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
AT&T operates 33 AT&T-owned retail locations in Oklahoma. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Oklahoma, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Andy Morgan of AT&T Oklahoma, Office, +1-405-291-2758, or
Mobile, +1-405-640-4560
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Network Projects Aimed At Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced that AT&T's total capital investment in its Oklahoma wireless and wireline networks was nearly $650 million from 2007 through 2009. Since 1996, AT&T has invested more than $2.8 billion in its wired and wireless services in Oklahoma.
In 2009 alone, AT&T added more than 30 new cell sites in Oklahoma, upgraded four cities to 3G and expanded 3G capacity in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. In addition, AT&T plans to continue to enhance mobile broadband service in 2010 with the construction of more new cell sites and the upgrade of additional cell sites to 3G.
The planned wireless network enhancement strategy is part of AT&T's 2010 wireline and wireless capital investment, which is expected to be in the $18 billion to $19 billion range companywide, an increase of between 5 and 10 percent over 2009. This planned amount also includes an increase of about $2 billion in capital expenditures for wireless and backhaul related to AT&T's wireless network. This planned level of investment is framed by the expectation that regulatory and legislative decisions relating to the telecom sector will continue to be sensitive to investment.
"Investment in the state's broadband networks is critical to keeping Oklahoma competitive and providing our citizens with the best technology," said Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge. "Expanding and enhancing the mobile broadband network extends the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet."
"The enhanced coverage and improved wireless service created by these investments are vitally important to our state's economic development efforts," said state Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee. "More than ever before, Oklahomans look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues."
"These investments in smart networks are enabling the innovation of today and tomorrow that will enhance economic growth and stimulate jobs," said Bryan Gonterman, president, AT&T Oklahoma. "We commend the work of our elected officials who are creating a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Oklahoma."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Steve Gray, AT&T's Vice President and General Manager for the Oklahoma and Arkansas region. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots -- including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
AT&T operates 33 AT&T-owned retail locations in Oklahoma. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Oklahoma, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Andy Morgan of AT&T Oklahoma, Office, +1-405-291-2758, or
Mobile, +1-405-640-4560
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Corsair Launches Force Series Solid-State Drives
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:11:01 AM
Using SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor, Force Series SSDs offer class-leading performance of up to 280MB/sec read and 260MB/sec write -
Hannover, Germany, March 4, 2010 - Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the Force Series of SSDs, providing outstanding SATA II performance based on innovative SSD Processor technology from SandForce Inc.
By utilizing the state-of-the-art SandForce SF-1200 SSD processor combined with MLC flash memory, the Corsair Force Series of solid-state drives deliver outstanding performance figures of up to 280MB/sec read and 260MB/sec write. In addition, these drives feature class-leading random read/write performance. The highly innovative SandForce DuraClass Technology also delivers unparalleled write endurance and error correction features.
“The Force Series are the fastest SSDs that Corsair has launched to date,” stated Kevin Conley, Vice President of Engineering at Corsair. “We have been very impressed with the SandForce SSD Processor innovations in the months that we have been working with them, and we can’t wait to get these extraordinarily fast SSDs into the hands of our most demanding customers.”
The Force Series of SSDs are available in capacities of 100GB and 200GB and support the TRIM command in Windows 7, which helps to maintain optimal performance over the drive’s lifetime.
“The SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor employs revolutionary flash management technology to create a new class of SSD with unparalleled performance and reliability,” stated Thad Omura, Vice President of Marketing at SandForce. “We have enjoyed working closely with Corsair to bring this exciting technology to market for Corsair’s large worldwide network of system builders, retailers, and computing enthusiasts.”
The Force Series of SSDs will be available within two weeks from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized distributors and resellers. For more information on Corsair Force Series SSDs, please visit http://www.corsair.com/products/ssd_force/.
About Corsair
Founded in 1994, Corsair specializes in premium, high-performance peripherals and components for personal computers. Corsair’s award-winning products are the delight of the world’s most demanding hardware enthusiasts. For more information, visit http://www.corsair.com.
Copyright© 2010 Corsair. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Hannover, Germany, March 4, 2010 - Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the Force Series of SSDs, providing outstanding SATA II performance based on innovative SSD Processor technology from SandForce Inc.
By utilizing the state-of-the-art SandForce SF-1200 SSD processor combined with MLC flash memory, the Corsair Force Series of solid-state drives deliver outstanding performance figures of up to 280MB/sec read and 260MB/sec write. In addition, these drives feature class-leading random read/write performance. The highly innovative SandForce DuraClass Technology also delivers unparalleled write endurance and error correction features.
“The Force Series are the fastest SSDs that Corsair has launched to date,” stated Kevin Conley, Vice President of Engineering at Corsair. “We have been very impressed with the SandForce SSD Processor innovations in the months that we have been working with them, and we can’t wait to get these extraordinarily fast SSDs into the hands of our most demanding customers.”
The Force Series of SSDs are available in capacities of 100GB and 200GB and support the TRIM command in Windows 7, which helps to maintain optimal performance over the drive’s lifetime.
“The SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor employs revolutionary flash management technology to create a new class of SSD with unparalleled performance and reliability,” stated Thad Omura, Vice President of Marketing at SandForce. “We have enjoyed working closely with Corsair to bring this exciting technology to market for Corsair’s large worldwide network of system builders, retailers, and computing enthusiasts.”
The Force Series of SSDs will be available within two weeks from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized distributors and resellers. For more information on Corsair Force Series SSDs, please visit http://www.corsair.com/products/ssd_force/.
About Corsair
Founded in 1994, Corsair specializes in premium, high-performance peripherals and components for personal computers. Corsair’s award-winning products are the delight of the world’s most demanding hardware enthusiasts. For more information, visit http://www.corsair.com.
Copyright© 2010 Corsair. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
AT&T Launches NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) Promotion to Keep College Hoops Fans Connected to Their Team On-the-Go
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
AT&T Launches NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) Promotion to Keep College Hoops Fans Connected to Their Team On-the-Go
AT&T Offers Promotion, Team Updates and Score Alerts to Fans from 22 Universities Nationwide
DALLAS, March 4 -- Fans looking for one of the hottest sports tickets in winter sports need look no further than AT&T*. The AT&T Fast Break to the Final Four® promotion offers NCAA basketball fans the chance to win a trip for four - including airfare and lodging - to the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four taking place in Indianapolis, Ind. April 3 - 5.
"We're excited to give fans an easy way to follow their favorite team, not to mention the chance of a lifetime to attend one of the biggest and most exciting events in all of sports - the Final Four," said Jamie Kerr, senior manager, AT&T National Sponsorships. "And with AT&T's mobile technology, fans will be able to stay connected to their teams with exciting updates and more throughout the entire basketball season."
Wireless customers - regardless of provider - can enter to win by texting** in their favorite team's keyword to a special short code, giving them access to team information and breaking news on their wireless device.
Between now and March 9, fans can enter to win by simply texting their team's designated keyword to 51234. University of Pittsburgh and The Ohio State University fans can text their team's keywords to 94253. They are then automatically entered in the contest and will be signed up to receive scoring alerts and other news on their team of choice. Standard text message rates apply. The winner of the promotion will be provided airfare, hotel, ground transportation and game tickets to the Final Four semifinal games on Saturday and the national championship game on Monday in Indianapolis.
Nearly two dozen colleges and universities are participating in the program:
School Keyword School Keyword
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Alabama TIDE Ohio State OSU
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Arkansas HOGS Ole Miss REBELS
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Arizona State DEVILS Oklahoma SOONERS
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Boston College EAGLES Penn State LIONS
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Cal BEARS Pittsburgh PITT
--- ----- ---------- ----
Connecticut HUSKIES Syracuse ORANGE
----------- ------- -------- ------
Georgia DAWGS Texas HORNS
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Georgia Tech GTECH Texas Tech RAIDERS
------------ ----- ---------- -------
Kansas JAYHAWKS USC TROJANS
------ -------- --- -------
Louisville CARDS Utah UTES
---------- ----- ---- ----
Michigan GOBLUE Wisconsin BADGERS
-------- ------ --------- -------
AT&T, featuring the nation's fastest 3G network, is a leader in integrated wireless and texting. AT&T has provided college football fans information on their teams through text messages, successfully connecting fans and their schools across the country all season long. AT&T's relationship with NCAA is part of its continuing mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work.
For more information on AT&T's Fast Break to the Final Four sweepstakes and rules, please visit http://www.att.net/fastbreak.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** No purchase necessary. Standard messaging rates apply. Please visit http://fanzone.att.net/sweepstake/ncaa-hoops-sweepstakes-rules for rules on the sweepstakes and alternate method of entry.
SPONSOR: AT&T Operations Inc., ATTN: Corporate Sponsorships, One AT&T Plaza, 208 S. Akard, Dallas, TX 75202
ADMINISTRATOR: The Marketing Arm, Inc, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201
ALTERNATE METHOD OF ENTRY: Fans may enter for the chance to win online at http://www.att.net/fastbreak
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletics opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.NCAA.org and http://www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.
NCAA and Final Four are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Serena Thomas of AT&T Corporate Communications,
+1-314-982-0554, serena.thomas@fleishman.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Offers Promotion, Team Updates and Score Alerts to Fans from 22 Universities Nationwide
DALLAS, March 4 -- Fans looking for one of the hottest sports tickets in winter sports need look no further than AT&T*. The AT&T Fast Break to the Final Four® promotion offers NCAA basketball fans the chance to win a trip for four - including airfare and lodging - to the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four taking place in Indianapolis, Ind. April 3 - 5.
"We're excited to give fans an easy way to follow their favorite team, not to mention the chance of a lifetime to attend one of the biggest and most exciting events in all of sports - the Final Four," said Jamie Kerr, senior manager, AT&T National Sponsorships. "And with AT&T's mobile technology, fans will be able to stay connected to their teams with exciting updates and more throughout the entire basketball season."
Wireless customers - regardless of provider - can enter to win by texting** in their favorite team's keyword to a special short code, giving them access to team information and breaking news on their wireless device.
Between now and March 9, fans can enter to win by simply texting their team's designated keyword to 51234. University of Pittsburgh and The Ohio State University fans can text their team's keywords to 94253. They are then automatically entered in the contest and will be signed up to receive scoring alerts and other news on their team of choice. Standard text message rates apply. The winner of the promotion will be provided airfare, hotel, ground transportation and game tickets to the Final Four semifinal games on Saturday and the national championship game on Monday in Indianapolis.
Nearly two dozen colleges and universities are participating in the program:
School Keyword School Keyword
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Alabama TIDE Ohio State OSU
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Arkansas HOGS Ole Miss REBELS
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Arizona State DEVILS Oklahoma SOONERS
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Boston College EAGLES Penn State LIONS
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Cal BEARS Pittsburgh PITT
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Connecticut HUSKIES Syracuse ORANGE
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Georgia DAWGS Texas HORNS
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Georgia Tech GTECH Texas Tech RAIDERS
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Kansas JAYHAWKS USC TROJANS
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Louisville CARDS Utah UTES
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Michigan GOBLUE Wisconsin BADGERS
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AT&T, featuring the nation's fastest 3G network, is a leader in integrated wireless and texting. AT&T has provided college football fans information on their teams through text messages, successfully connecting fans and their schools across the country all season long. AT&T's relationship with NCAA is part of its continuing mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work.
For more information on AT&T's Fast Break to the Final Four sweepstakes and rules, please visit http://www.att.net/fastbreak.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** No purchase necessary. Standard messaging rates apply. Please visit http://fanzone.att.net/sweepstake/ncaa-hoops-sweepstakes-rules for rules on the sweepstakes and alternate method of entry.
SPONSOR: AT&T Operations Inc., ATTN: Corporate Sponsorships, One AT&T Plaza, 208 S. Akard, Dallas, TX 75202
ADMINISTRATOR: The Marketing Arm, Inc, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201
ALTERNATE METHOD OF ENTRY: Fans may enter for the chance to win online at http://www.att.net/fastbreak
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
About the NCAA
The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletics opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.NCAA.org and http://www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.
NCAA and Final Four are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Serena Thomas of AT&T Corporate Communications,
+1-314-982-0554, serena.thomas@fleishman.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Investment in Pennsylvania Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:49:02 AM
AT&T Investment in Pennsylvania Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
Plans Call for Addition of More Than 60 New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul to Increase Wireless Network Capacity
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 4 -- AT&T* today unveiled its Pennsylvania wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 60 new cell sites statewide, and the upgrade of nearly 400 additional cell sites to 3G wireless broadband throughout the Commonwealth.
Today's announcement builds on AT&T's 2009 wireless investment, during which it added more than 60 new cell sites in Pennsylvania and upgraded more than 175 existing sites to 3G. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Pennsylvania wireless and wireline networks was more than $725 million.
"Now more than ever, Pennsylvanians rely on mobile broadband connectivity to give them a gateway to get online for work, learning, recreation and much more," said Rich Hudic, president and CEO of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, a statewide organization that works to improve Pennsylvania's competitiveness and economic prosperity. "AT&T's network expansion is just one example of how the private sector helps support Pennsylvania's ability to compete regionally, nationally and internationally."
J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania said AT&T's private investments will help drive growth and innovation in Pennsylvania.
"During the past several years, we've made substantial private investments to provide our customers - and our Commonwealth - with access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," Schweder said. "We remain committed to working with our state and local leaders to help create a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Pennsylvania."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the central and eastern Pennsylvania. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots -- including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
AT&T operates more than 90 AT&T-owned retail locations in Pennsylvania. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Pennsylvania, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Adam Cormier (Central/Eastern Pennsylvania), +1-203-506-5456,
acormier@attnews.us; or Chris Bauer (Western Pennsylvania), +1-312-932-2825,
cbauer@attnews.us, both for AT&T Inc.
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Plans Call for Addition of More Than 60 New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul to Increase Wireless Network Capacity
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 4 -- AT&T* today unveiled its Pennsylvania wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 60 new cell sites statewide, and the upgrade of nearly 400 additional cell sites to 3G wireless broadband throughout the Commonwealth.
Today's announcement builds on AT&T's 2009 wireless investment, during which it added more than 60 new cell sites in Pennsylvania and upgraded more than 175 existing sites to 3G. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Pennsylvania wireless and wireline networks was more than $725 million.
"Now more than ever, Pennsylvanians rely on mobile broadband connectivity to give them a gateway to get online for work, learning, recreation and much more," said Rich Hudic, president and CEO of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, a statewide organization that works to improve Pennsylvania's competitiveness and economic prosperity. "AT&T's network expansion is just one example of how the private sector helps support Pennsylvania's ability to compete regionally, nationally and internationally."
J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Pennsylvania said AT&T's private investments will help drive growth and innovation in Pennsylvania.
"During the past several years, we've made substantial private investments to provide our customers - and our Commonwealth - with access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," Schweder said. "We remain committed to working with our state and local leaders to help create a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Pennsylvania."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Dan Lafond, vice president and general manager for AT&T in the central and eastern Pennsylvania. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots -- including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
AT&T operates more than 90 AT&T-owned retail locations in Pennsylvania. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Pennsylvania, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Adam Cormier (Central/Eastern Pennsylvania), +1-203-506-5456,
acormier@attnews.us; or Chris Bauer (Western Pennsylvania), +1-312-932-2825,
cbauer@attnews.us, both for AT&T Inc.
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
New 'FMSmartChoice.com' Web Site Offers Valuable Information to Consumers Facing Common Automotive Repairs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:49:02 AM
New 'FMSmartChoice.com' Web Site Offers Valuable Information to Consumers Facing Common Automotive Repairs
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 4 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) has introduced a Web site - http://www.FMSmartChoice.com - designed to help consumers make informed decisions about a wide range of common automotive repairs and maintenance tasks. The new site is a central part of the company's innovative "Smart Choice" campaign to reinforce the message that longer lasting, better performing replacement parts are today's best choice for consumers.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/DE64992 )
The FMSmartChoice.com site includes detailed information to help consumers better understand the basic function of several major vehicle systems and components. Vehicle owners researching a specific repair can explore the advantages of choosing high quality replacement parts that were engineered specifically for their vehicles. The site also includes details on a variety of special offers available with the purchase of leading Federal-Mogul replacement products.
"Consumers are sometimes offered a range of prices for replacement parts without hearing an explanation of the advantages of one product over another," said Jay Burkhart, Federal-Mogul senior vice-president, Global Aftermarket. "We created FMSmartChoice.com to help vehicle owners save money in the long run by making the right decisions about how their vehicles are maintained."
Choosing premium quality replacement parts can help improve vehicle performance, safety and reliability and extend overall service life. Relying on a lower quality alternative, though less expensive in the short run, can actually end up costing the consumer more due to a higher incidence of repair, reduced vehicle performance and shorter service life.
The new Web site includes a link to the automotive industry's popular "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education site, as well as interactive and downloadable guides to dozens of leading Federal-Mogul replacement products, including ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel delivery products, Champion® spark plugs, Fel-Pro® gaskets, MOOG® chassis parts, National® wheel end components, Sealed Power® engine parts, Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brakes, and Wagner lighting products.
Federal-Mogul is a leading supplier to original equipment manufacturers around the world, with products on more than 250 global vehicle platforms and 700 powertrains. The company's original equipment leading technology and innovation, global manufacturing presence, extensive engineering capabilities and strong financial position lead to superior products, services and long-term support for the aftermarket.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs nearly 39,000 people in 36 countries.
Federal-Mogul's aftermarket products are sold under a variety of brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, MOOG® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nural® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® brake and lighting products. Visit the company's Web site at http://www.federalmogul.com.
Steve Gaut
CONTACT: 248/345-7826
Drew Shippy
330/688-3500
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/DE64992
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN6
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Federal-Mogul Corporation
CONTACT: Steve Gaut, +1-248-345-7826, or Drew Shippy, +1-330-688-3500,
both of Federal-Mogul Corporation
Web Site: http://www.federalmogul.com/
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 4 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) has introduced a Web site - http://www.FMSmartChoice.com - designed to help consumers make informed decisions about a wide range of common automotive repairs and maintenance tasks. The new site is a central part of the company's innovative "Smart Choice" campaign to reinforce the message that longer lasting, better performing replacement parts are today's best choice for consumers.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/DE64992 )
The FMSmartChoice.com site includes detailed information to help consumers better understand the basic function of several major vehicle systems and components. Vehicle owners researching a specific repair can explore the advantages of choosing high quality replacement parts that were engineered specifically for their vehicles. The site also includes details on a variety of special offers available with the purchase of leading Federal-Mogul replacement products.
"Consumers are sometimes offered a range of prices for replacement parts without hearing an explanation of the advantages of one product over another," said Jay Burkhart, Federal-Mogul senior vice-president, Global Aftermarket. "We created FMSmartChoice.com to help vehicle owners save money in the long run by making the right decisions about how their vehicles are maintained."
Choosing premium quality replacement parts can help improve vehicle performance, safety and reliability and extend overall service life. Relying on a lower quality alternative, though less expensive in the short run, can actually end up costing the consumer more due to a higher incidence of repair, reduced vehicle performance and shorter service life.
The new Web site includes a link to the automotive industry's popular "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education site, as well as interactive and downloadable guides to dozens of leading Federal-Mogul replacement products, including ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel delivery products, Champion® spark plugs, Fel-Pro® gaskets, MOOG® chassis parts, National® wheel end components, Sealed Power® engine parts, Wagner® ThermoQuiet® brakes, and Wagner lighting products.
Federal-Mogul is a leading supplier to original equipment manufacturers around the world, with products on more than 250 global vehicle platforms and 700 powertrains. The company's original equipment leading technology and innovation, global manufacturing presence, extensive engineering capabilities and strong financial position lead to superior products, services and long-term support for the aftermarket.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs nearly 39,000 people in 36 countries.
Federal-Mogul's aftermarket products are sold under a variety of brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, MOOG® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nural® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® brake and lighting products. Visit the company's Web site at http://www.federalmogul.com.
Steve Gaut
CONTACT: 248/345-7826
Drew Shippy
330/688-3500
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/DE64992
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN6
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Federal-Mogul Corporation
CONTACT: Steve Gaut, +1-248-345-7826, or Drew Shippy, +1-330-688-3500,
both of Federal-Mogul Corporation
Web Site: http://www.federalmogul.com/
Kognitio Announces EMEA Expansion; Signs IT & Business Solutions (ITB) in South Africa as First EMEA Reseller Partner
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
Kognitio Announces EMEA Expansion; Signs IT & Business Solutions (ITB) in South Africa as First EMEA Reseller Partner
CHICAGO, BRACKNELL, England, and JOHANNESBURG, March 4 -- Kognitio®, a leading global provider of business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing solutions, announced today that it has embarked on an expansion program in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and has appointed Johannesburg, South Africa-based IT & Business Solutions (ITB) as its first reseller of Kognitio's award-winning WX2 analytical database software.
Under the terms of the agreement, ITB (part of the Knowledge Integration Dynamics group of companies) will be the first reseller in EMEA to market, sell and provide services for WX2. Additionally, the partnership creates substantial opportunity for Kognitio in the South African market, giving Kognitio access to a new community of businesses that are seeking to get more value from their operational and customer data.
Heading up this relationship is Francesco de Asmundis, who recently joined Kognitio to spearhead the company's growth through partners in EMEA. Formerly of Informatica, HP and Serena, Francesco has over twenty-five years of experience in enterprise sales and channel management and is responsible for Kognitio's EMEA expansion strategy through channel partners.
"ITB is proud to have the opportunity to represent Kognitio in South Africa," commented Adrian Fivaz, managing director at ITB. "Kognitio's high performance, in-memory, analytical database is a much needed proposition to take to South African businesses that are seeking to gain more business insight and value from the information held within their organizations. Add that to ITB's excellent sales, marketing and know-how as well as expertise with leading BI tools such as Informatica, MicroStrategy and Microsoft, and we can now offer customers an enterprise-class data warehousing and business intelligence solution that is the most flexible, scalable and agile as well as excellent value for money."
"We look forward to ITB being a critical component of our success in the South African business intelligence and data warehousing market for many years to come," explains Francesco de Asmundis, EMEA business development manager at Kognitio. "Partnering with such a reputable organization is beneficial not only because of its expertise in business intelligence and data warehousing, but also because of its established relationships with enterprise companies in the country. Both Kognitio and ITB will benefit from the increased regional commitment and capabilities that this partnership brings."
Kognitio's WX2 is used globally by companies across a wide range of established and emerging industries, such as telecommunications, biogenomics, consumer packaged goods, retail, media, marketing, financial services and utilities. It enables them to analyze and gain insights from multiple terabytes of information within seconds or minutes, instead of the hours, days or longer required by legacy database products. Kognitio has architected its WX2 RDBMS to enable the industry's widest range of installation options; the software can be licensed on a global capacity basis, or incorporated in a data warehouse appliance that is built on commodity-based hardware instead of costly proprietary hardware. WX2 is also at the heart of Kognitio's pioneering Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS(TM)) offering, which allows firms to rapidly implement and derive answers from data on an outsourced basis, at a fraction of the cost and time it would take for a company to buy and install the needed hardware and software.
About Kognitio
Kognitio is an innovative, technology-rich company, providing leading-edge solutions to business problems that require the acquisition, rationalization and analysis of large or complex data. The winner of SearchDataManagement.com's "Product of the Year" award and a 2009 "Best Products and Services" award by Network Products Guide, Kognitio's WX2 is the industry's fastest and most scalable analytical database on the market, giving firms the ability to turn their raw data into valuable business insight fast, and empowering its customers to realize comprehensive answers to critical business questions.
Globally headquartered in Bracknell, UK, with North American headquarters in Chicago and offices in New York, Kognitio delivers competitive advantage to its clients across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, retail and utilities. For further information, visit http://www.kognitio.com.
About IT & Business Services
IT & Business Solutions (ITB), part of the Knowledge Integration Dynamics group of companies, provides business consulting and technical delivery around various Business Intelligence (BI) Methodologies and Technologies. ITB is a people centered business and operates with that philosophy, ensuring customer delivery and satisfaction, coupled with individual personal growth.
ITB based in Johannesburg South Africa, has extensive experience in the financial services, mining, healthcare and administration, manufacturing, and gaming industries. ITB offers clients broad-based BI and data warehouse skills and technologies from Informatica, Kognitio, Microsoft and MicroStrategy. For further information, visit http://www.itbusiness.co.za
Source: Kognitio
CONTACT: Sean Jackson of Kognitio, +44-1344 300770,
sean.jackson@kognitio.com; or Adrian Fivaz of IT & Business Services,
+27-11-462-1277, adrian.fivaz@itbusiness.co.za
Web Site: http://www.kognitio.com/
CHICAGO, BRACKNELL, England, and JOHANNESBURG, March 4 -- Kognitio®, a leading global provider of business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing solutions, announced today that it has embarked on an expansion program in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and has appointed Johannesburg, South Africa-based IT & Business Solutions (ITB) as its first reseller of Kognitio's award-winning WX2 analytical database software.
Under the terms of the agreement, ITB (part of the Knowledge Integration Dynamics group of companies) will be the first reseller in EMEA to market, sell and provide services for WX2. Additionally, the partnership creates substantial opportunity for Kognitio in the South African market, giving Kognitio access to a new community of businesses that are seeking to get more value from their operational and customer data.
Heading up this relationship is Francesco de Asmundis, who recently joined Kognitio to spearhead the company's growth through partners in EMEA. Formerly of Informatica, HP and Serena, Francesco has over twenty-five years of experience in enterprise sales and channel management and is responsible for Kognitio's EMEA expansion strategy through channel partners.
"ITB is proud to have the opportunity to represent Kognitio in South Africa," commented Adrian Fivaz, managing director at ITB. "Kognitio's high performance, in-memory, analytical database is a much needed proposition to take to South African businesses that are seeking to gain more business insight and value from the information held within their organizations. Add that to ITB's excellent sales, marketing and know-how as well as expertise with leading BI tools such as Informatica, MicroStrategy and Microsoft, and we can now offer customers an enterprise-class data warehousing and business intelligence solution that is the most flexible, scalable and agile as well as excellent value for money."
"We look forward to ITB being a critical component of our success in the South African business intelligence and data warehousing market for many years to come," explains Francesco de Asmundis, EMEA business development manager at Kognitio. "Partnering with such a reputable organization is beneficial not only because of its expertise in business intelligence and data warehousing, but also because of its established relationships with enterprise companies in the country. Both Kognitio and ITB will benefit from the increased regional commitment and capabilities that this partnership brings."
Kognitio's WX2 is used globally by companies across a wide range of established and emerging industries, such as telecommunications, biogenomics, consumer packaged goods, retail, media, marketing, financial services and utilities. It enables them to analyze and gain insights from multiple terabytes of information within seconds or minutes, instead of the hours, days or longer required by legacy database products. Kognitio has architected its WX2 RDBMS to enable the industry's widest range of installation options; the software can be licensed on a global capacity basis, or incorporated in a data warehouse appliance that is built on commodity-based hardware instead of costly proprietary hardware. WX2 is also at the heart of Kognitio's pioneering Data Warehousing as a Service (DaaS(TM)) offering, which allows firms to rapidly implement and derive answers from data on an outsourced basis, at a fraction of the cost and time it would take for a company to buy and install the needed hardware and software.
About Kognitio
Kognitio is an innovative, technology-rich company, providing leading-edge solutions to business problems that require the acquisition, rationalization and analysis of large or complex data. The winner of SearchDataManagement.com's "Product of the Year" award and a 2009 "Best Products and Services" award by Network Products Guide, Kognitio's WX2 is the industry's fastest and most scalable analytical database on the market, giving firms the ability to turn their raw data into valuable business insight fast, and empowering its customers to realize comprehensive answers to critical business questions.
Globally headquartered in Bracknell, UK, with North American headquarters in Chicago and offices in New York, Kognitio delivers competitive advantage to its clients across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, financial services, retail and utilities. For further information, visit http://www.kognitio.com.
About IT & Business Services
IT & Business Solutions (ITB), part of the Knowledge Integration Dynamics group of companies, provides business consulting and technical delivery around various Business Intelligence (BI) Methodologies and Technologies. ITB is a people centered business and operates with that philosophy, ensuring customer delivery and satisfaction, coupled with individual personal growth.
ITB based in Johannesburg South Africa, has extensive experience in the financial services, mining, healthcare and administration, manufacturing, and gaming industries. ITB offers clients broad-based BI and data warehouse skills and technologies from Informatica, Kognitio, Microsoft and MicroStrategy. For further information, visit http://www.itbusiness.co.za
Source: Kognitio
CONTACT: Sean Jackson of Kognitio, +44-1344 300770,
sean.jackson@kognitio.com; or Adrian Fivaz of IT & Business Services,
+27-11-462-1277, adrian.fivaz@itbusiness.co.za
Web Site: http://www.kognitio.com/
AT&T and WebTech Wireless to Provide Innovative Fleet Management Solution for Rural Transport in California
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
AT&T and WebTech Wireless to Provide Innovative Fleet Management Solution for Rural Transport in California
FRESNO, Calif., March 4 -- AT&T* and WebTech Wireless (TSX: WEW), a leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology, have teamed up to help Hanford, California-based Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) improve its rural transportation services. The contract includes the installation of a fleet management solution in more than 450 KART vanpool vehicles operating in over eight valley counties. Many of these carry farm workers to and from agricultural work sites, operating under the Agricultural Industries Transportation Services (AITS) program. AT&T is the prime contractor and is providing wireless data services.
Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T and WebTech Wireless will provide a wireless vehicle tracking and management solution that supports KART's goals of safety, efficiency and cleaner air. WebTech Wireless GPS Locators(TM) installed in each AITS passenger van will send vehicle location and diagnostics data over AT&T's wireless network to the Quadrant(TM) fleet management system.
With AT&T wireless service, WebTech Wireless' Quadrant(TM) solution provides AITS with a large variety of fleet management tools - many specialized to the needs of worker-driven vanpools operating in rural settings. Several are aimed at improving safety and security, such as detecting poor driving practices, real-time speeding alerts, hands-free voice communication, remote tire pressure and engine diagnostics monitoring, and door unlock telemetry and engine starter enable and disable for theft prevention and recovery. Other Quadrant(TM) features facilitate AITS funding source reporting and government compliance, such as push-button transmission of automated driver forms to report Passenger Lane Miles Driven and passenger counts on route, required by the U.S. Federal Transit Administration, and remote CO2 and emissions certification required under California's Smog Check Program.
"The Agricultural Industries Transportation Services program using this fleet management solution from AT&T and WebTech Wireless is perceived as a win-win by its many stakeholders," said Ron Hughes, Executive Director of KART.
"Agricultural workers will benefit from safe, convenient transportation to and from their work at a fraction of the cost of driving their own vehicles, growers are assured a more dependable labor force, and residents of the San Joaquin Valley will benefit from cleaner air. The U.S. Secretaries of Labor and Agriculture are aware of the program and several surrounding counties have asked to join our program," he said.
"This initiative reinforces our commitment to provide innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase efficiency and productivity while also reducing carbon emissions," said Chris Roy, Vice President, AT&T Government and Education. "AT&T is proud to work with the Kings Area Rural Transit on this effort to help enhance safety and improve air quality in the region."
"This application, in conjunction with our partners at AT&T, is further proof of the adaptability and flexibility of the Quadrant(TM) solution. While we often think of location-based services and telematics in an urban and highway context, KART is an excellent example of how our technology can improve efficiency and safety, for those living in rural environments, while continuing to make good business sense," said Scott Edmonds, President and CEO of WebTech Wireless.
This latest sale of Quadrant(TM) underscores WebTech Wireless' commitment to providing custom made solutions for a variety of organizations that depend on efficient and effective mobile resource management.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About KART
Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) is a public transportation provider in California's San Joaquin Valley, serving rural and urban centres such as the cities of Fresno, Visalia and Hanford, with scheduled and on-demand bus and vanpool transportation services. Under the sponsorship of Kings County, it established the Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Program, whose aim it is to provide agricultural employees with safe, reliable transportation to and from work. For more information, please visit: http://www.kartaits.com/.
About WebTech Wireless
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) is a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology. It develops, manufactures and supports end-to-end wireless solutions that improve the productivity, profitability, environmental compliance and safety of vehicle fleets. Its comprehensive suite of products and services include: Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), mapping, vehicle diagnostics, CO2 reporting, navigation, messaging, and workforce management. The Company serves customers of all sizes in the transportation, government, service, insurance and OEM markets in over forty-one countries, including Fortune 500 companies. Specialized products include: Quadrant(TM) fleet management software, InterFleet® solutions for government, and NextBus® real-time passenger information services for public transit fleets. For more information, please visit http://www.webtechwireless.com
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Gina Pernetti of AT&T Corporate Communications,
+1-916-847-8542, gp7182@att.com; or Eric Wilson of WebTech Wireless,
+1-778-386-2712, press@webtechwireless.com; or Ron Hughes of Kings Area Rural
Transit, +1-559-582-3211, Ext. 2711, ron.hughes@co.kings.ca.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.kartaits.com/
http://www.webtechwireless.com/
FRESNO, Calif., March 4 -- AT&T* and WebTech Wireless (TSX: WEW), a leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology, have teamed up to help Hanford, California-based Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) improve its rural transportation services. The contract includes the installation of a fleet management solution in more than 450 KART vanpool vehicles operating in over eight valley counties. Many of these carry farm workers to and from agricultural work sites, operating under the Agricultural Industries Transportation Services (AITS) program. AT&T is the prime contractor and is providing wireless data services.
Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T and WebTech Wireless will provide a wireless vehicle tracking and management solution that supports KART's goals of safety, efficiency and cleaner air. WebTech Wireless GPS Locators(TM) installed in each AITS passenger van will send vehicle location and diagnostics data over AT&T's wireless network to the Quadrant(TM) fleet management system.
With AT&T wireless service, WebTech Wireless' Quadrant(TM) solution provides AITS with a large variety of fleet management tools - many specialized to the needs of worker-driven vanpools operating in rural settings. Several are aimed at improving safety and security, such as detecting poor driving practices, real-time speeding alerts, hands-free voice communication, remote tire pressure and engine diagnostics monitoring, and door unlock telemetry and engine starter enable and disable for theft prevention and recovery. Other Quadrant(TM) features facilitate AITS funding source reporting and government compliance, such as push-button transmission of automated driver forms to report Passenger Lane Miles Driven and passenger counts on route, required by the U.S. Federal Transit Administration, and remote CO2 and emissions certification required under California's Smog Check Program.
"The Agricultural Industries Transportation Services program using this fleet management solution from AT&T and WebTech Wireless is perceived as a win-win by its many stakeholders," said Ron Hughes, Executive Director of KART.
"Agricultural workers will benefit from safe, convenient transportation to and from their work at a fraction of the cost of driving their own vehicles, growers are assured a more dependable labor force, and residents of the San Joaquin Valley will benefit from cleaner air. The U.S. Secretaries of Labor and Agriculture are aware of the program and several surrounding counties have asked to join our program," he said.
"This initiative reinforces our commitment to provide innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase efficiency and productivity while also reducing carbon emissions," said Chris Roy, Vice President, AT&T Government and Education. "AT&T is proud to work with the Kings Area Rural Transit on this effort to help enhance safety and improve air quality in the region."
"This application, in conjunction with our partners at AT&T, is further proof of the adaptability and flexibility of the Quadrant(TM) solution. While we often think of location-based services and telematics in an urban and highway context, KART is an excellent example of how our technology can improve efficiency and safety, for those living in rural environments, while continuing to make good business sense," said Scott Edmonds, President and CEO of WebTech Wireless.
This latest sale of Quadrant(TM) underscores WebTech Wireless' commitment to providing custom made solutions for a variety of organizations that depend on efficient and effective mobile resource management.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About KART
Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) is a public transportation provider in California's San Joaquin Valley, serving rural and urban centres such as the cities of Fresno, Visalia and Hanford, with scheduled and on-demand bus and vanpool transportation services. Under the sponsorship of Kings County, it established the Agricultural Industries Transportation Services Program, whose aim it is to provide agricultural employees with safe, reliable transportation to and from work. For more information, please visit: http://www.kartaits.com/.
About WebTech Wireless
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) is a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology. It develops, manufactures and supports end-to-end wireless solutions that improve the productivity, profitability, environmental compliance and safety of vehicle fleets. Its comprehensive suite of products and services include: Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), mapping, vehicle diagnostics, CO2 reporting, navigation, messaging, and workforce management. The Company serves customers of all sizes in the transportation, government, service, insurance and OEM markets in over forty-one countries, including Fortune 500 companies. Specialized products include: Quadrant(TM) fleet management software, InterFleet® solutions for government, and NextBus® real-time passenger information services for public transit fleets. For more information, please visit http://www.webtechwireless.com
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Gina Pernetti of AT&T Corporate Communications,
+1-916-847-8542, gp7182@att.com; or Eric Wilson of WebTech Wireless,
+1-778-386-2712, press@webtechwireless.com; or Ron Hughes of Kings Area Rural
Transit, +1-559-582-3211, Ext. 2711, ron.hughes@co.kings.ca.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.kartaits.com/
http://www.webtechwireless.com/
AT&T Announces Availability of New 3G LaptopConnect Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
AT&T Announces Availability of New 3G LaptopConnect Devices
AT&T LaptopConnect devices from LG and Option add to HSPA 7.2 Portfolio
DALLAS, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option. Both will be available in AT&T retail stores, business channels and online beginning March 7. The Turbo and Velocity enable customers to stay connected on their laptop while on the go with the nation's fastest 3G network.
The Velocity is the first GPS-enabled LaptopConnect device from AT&T. The built-in aGPS functionality opens the door to location-based applications making it easier than ever for customers to get to their desired destination. Option offers a free software application, the Option GPS Control Panel, that leverages location-enabled sites like Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and local points of interest. Option GPS Control Panel will be available for download on the Option support web page beginning March 7. Additionally, through TeleNav Track LITE(TM) and Xora GPS Locator from AT&T, enterprise customers can add tracking and location awareness thus improving response time by easily locating the closest worker to a service call.
The Turbo is AT&T's first LaptopConnect device from LG and features a compact, lightweight design. Turbo's HSPA 7.2 capability offers a high speed Internet connection that allows users to meet their professional and personal computing needs away from their office or home computer. The ergonomic design and unique USB connector makes Turbo compatible with a wide variety of laptop configurations.
Both devices feature an integrated microSD card slot making them portable storage devices that allow users to carry the data and files they need at their fingertips. LaptopConnect devices allow customers to get more done on-the-go as well as keep up to date with their professional network from anywhere AT&T provides data coverage.
"Velocity and Turbo both offer a first for AT&T: our first GPS enabled LaptopConnect device and our first LaptopConnect device from LG," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "In addition to being compatible with our latest HSPA technology, the two devices let AT&T customers get more done while on the go. From traveling professionals to students, AT&T offers a LaptopConnect solution for everyone."
Pricing and Availability
Beginning March 7, both the Turbo and Velocity will be available online and in AT&T stores nationwide. AT&T USBConnect Turbo will be available for free after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $99.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).
AT&T USBConnect Velocity will be available for $29.99 after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $129.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).
Nation's Fastest 3G Network
Both new USBConnect devices let you connect to the nation's fastest 3G network, while easily accessing more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots when needed. Going overseas poses no problems either since Velocity and Turbo offer global compatibility.
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of HSPA 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future. Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com
For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
About Option
Option, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has established an impressive reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. The company also has Research & Development in Belgium (Leuven), Germany (Augsburg) and an ISO 9001 production engineering and logistics facility in Ireland (Cork). Option maintains offices in Europe, US, Greater China, Japan and Australia. For more information please visit http://www.option.com.
Copyright ©2009 OPTION. All rights reserved. All product and company names herein may be (registered) trademarks or trade names.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
© 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Natalie Young of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1822, nyoung@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.option.com/
http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
AT&T LaptopConnect devices from LG and Option add to HSPA 7.2 Portfolio
DALLAS, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option. Both will be available in AT&T retail stores, business channels and online beginning March 7. The Turbo and Velocity enable customers to stay connected on their laptop while on the go with the nation's fastest 3G network.
The Velocity is the first GPS-enabled LaptopConnect device from AT&T. The built-in aGPS functionality opens the door to location-based applications making it easier than ever for customers to get to their desired destination. Option offers a free software application, the Option GPS Control Panel, that leverages location-enabled sites like Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and local points of interest. Option GPS Control Panel will be available for download on the Option support web page beginning March 7. Additionally, through TeleNav Track LITE(TM) and Xora GPS Locator from AT&T, enterprise customers can add tracking and location awareness thus improving response time by easily locating the closest worker to a service call.
The Turbo is AT&T's first LaptopConnect device from LG and features a compact, lightweight design. Turbo's HSPA 7.2 capability offers a high speed Internet connection that allows users to meet their professional and personal computing needs away from their office or home computer. The ergonomic design and unique USB connector makes Turbo compatible with a wide variety of laptop configurations.
Both devices feature an integrated microSD card slot making them portable storage devices that allow users to carry the data and files they need at their fingertips. LaptopConnect devices allow customers to get more done on-the-go as well as keep up to date with their professional network from anywhere AT&T provides data coverage.
"Velocity and Turbo both offer a first for AT&T: our first GPS enabled LaptopConnect device and our first LaptopConnect device from LG," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "In addition to being compatible with our latest HSPA technology, the two devices let AT&T customers get more done while on the go. From traveling professionals to students, AT&T offers a LaptopConnect solution for everyone."
Pricing and Availability
Beginning March 7, both the Turbo and Velocity will be available online and in AT&T stores nationwide. AT&T USBConnect Turbo will be available for free after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $99.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).
AT&T USBConnect Velocity will be available for $29.99 after mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month (pay $129.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and DataConnect plan required).
Nation's Fastest 3G Network
Both new USBConnect devices let you connect to the nation's fastest 3G network, while easily accessing more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots when needed. Going overseas poses no problems either since Velocity and Turbo offer global compatibility.
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of HSPA 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future. Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com
For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
About Option
Option, the wireless technology company, is a leading innovator in the design, development and manufacture of 3G HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and WLAN technology products for wireless connectivity solutions. Option has established an impressive reputation for creating exciting products that enhance the performance and functionality of wireless communications. Option is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. The company also has Research & Development in Belgium (Leuven), Germany (Augsburg) and an ISO 9001 production engineering and logistics facility in Ireland (Cork). Option maintains offices in Europe, US, Greater China, Japan and Australia. For more information please visit http://www.option.com.
Copyright ©2009 OPTION. All rights reserved. All product and company names herein may be (registered) trademarks or trade names.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com.
About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company
LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit http://www.lgmobilephones.com.
© 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Natalie Young of AT&T Inc., +1-404-986-1822, nyoung@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.option.com/
http://www.lgusa.com/
http://www.lgmobilephones.com/
AT&T Investment in Iowa Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
AT&T Investment in Iowa Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
Plans Call for Addition of More Than 10 New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul to Increase Wireless Network Capacity
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 4 -- AT&T* today unveiled its Iowa wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 10 new cell sites and the upgrade of nearly 160 additional cell sites to 3G throughout the state.
The planned wireless network enhancement strategy is part of AT&T's 2010 wireline and wireless capital investment, which is expected to be in the $18 billion to $19 billion range companywide, an increase of between 5 and 10 percent over 2009. This planned amount also includes an increase of about $2 billion in capital expenditures for wireless and backhaul related to AT&T's wireless network. This planned level of investment is framed by the expectation that regulatory and legislative decisions relating to the telecom sector will continue to be sensitive to investment.
"Investment in the state's broadband networks is critical to keeping Iowa competitive and providing our citizens with the best technology," said Iowa State Sen. Steve Warnstadt, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. "Expanding and enhancing the mobile broadband network extends the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet."
From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Iowa wireless and wireline networks was nearly $55 million. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's wireless network investment in Iowa was more than $25 million. In May 2009, AT&T announced plans to acquire wireless assets, including former Alltel assets, from Verizon Wireless subject to regulatory approval. A total of three Iowa service areas are part of that territory.
"These investments in smart networks are enabling the innovation of today and tomorrow that will enhance economic growth and stimulate jobs," said Beth Canuteson, Director, External Affairs, AT&T Iowa. "We commend the work of our state legislature and the other leaders of our state who are creating a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Iowa."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Hardmon Williams, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Iowa. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots - including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Iowa, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Amy Grundman, Wireless, +1-313-310-8909, agrundma@attnews.us,
for AT&T Inc.
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Plans Call for Addition of More Than 10 New Cell Sites and the Expansion of Backhaul to Increase Wireless Network Capacity
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 4 -- AT&T* today unveiled its Iowa wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 10 new cell sites and the upgrade of nearly 160 additional cell sites to 3G throughout the state.
The planned wireless network enhancement strategy is part of AT&T's 2010 wireline and wireless capital investment, which is expected to be in the $18 billion to $19 billion range companywide, an increase of between 5 and 10 percent over 2009. This planned amount also includes an increase of about $2 billion in capital expenditures for wireless and backhaul related to AT&T's wireless network. This planned level of investment is framed by the expectation that regulatory and legislative decisions relating to the telecom sector will continue to be sensitive to investment.
"Investment in the state's broadband networks is critical to keeping Iowa competitive and providing our citizens with the best technology," said Iowa State Sen. Steve Warnstadt, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. "Expanding and enhancing the mobile broadband network extends the benefits of broadband access to many consumers who are relying more and more on wireless technology to access the Internet."
From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Iowa wireless and wireline networks was nearly $55 million. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's wireless network investment in Iowa was more than $25 million. In May 2009, AT&T announced plans to acquire wireless assets, including former Alltel assets, from Verizon Wireless subject to regulatory approval. A total of three Iowa service areas are part of that territory.
"These investments in smart networks are enabling the innovation of today and tomorrow that will enhance economic growth and stimulate jobs," said Beth Canuteson, Director, External Affairs, AT&T Iowa. "We commend the work of our state legislature and the other leaders of our state who are creating a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Iowa."
Internet usage growth has brought tremendous benefits for consumers, but requires tremendous investments in infrastructure. This significant investment in infrastructure and jobs is possible due to policy that enables companies to compete and offer the innovative services that consumers are increasingly demanding. AT&T has been working with policy makers to support a national broadband plan that enables broadband adoption and ensures broadband access to every American by 2014.
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to today's advanced smartphones that are generating dramatically increasing volumes of network traffic. In fact, roughly 40 percent of AT&T's postpaid customer base uses a smartphone today, representing twice the number of smartphone customers than any other U.S. provider.
"We're seeing advanced smartphones driving up to 10 times the amount of usage of other devices on average," said Hardmon Williams, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Iowa. "Despite these unprecedented increases in wireless data traffic, AT&T's network investments and upgrades have enabled us to continue to deliver the nation's fastest 3G network."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and well into the future.
Faster 3G speeds are scheduled to become available this year and in 2011 as AT&T combines the new technology with our second initiative to dramatically increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic connections, adding capacity from cell sites to the AT&T backbone network.
The backhaul upgrades are also a key step in the evolution toward next-generation LTE mobile broadband technology. AT&T is designing its new backhaul deployments to accommodate both faster 3G and future LTE deployments. AT&T currently plans to begin trials of LTE technology this year, and to begin LTE deployment in 2011, matching industry time lines for broader availability of compelling devices and supporting network equipment.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 115 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries. The technology also provides customers the ability to talk and surf the Internet at the same time.
AT&T is also an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation's largest Wi-Fi network, which complements its wired broadband and wireless 3G networks, offering Wi-Fi connectivity in more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots - including retail stores and restaurants from coast-to-coast. A full list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations is available at http://www.attwifi.com.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Iowa, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Amy Grundman, Wireless, +1-313-310-8909, agrundma@attnews.us,
for AT&T Inc.
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Slims Down Accessory Packaging, Announces New Eco-Friendly Standards for Handsets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:42:01 AM
AT&T Slims Down Accessory Packaging, Announces New Eco-Friendly Standards for Handsets
Improved Packaging Expected to Save 200 Tons of Wasted Plastic and Paper in 2010 New Design Specifications to Enhance Energy Efficiency, Encourage Recycling, and Reduce Waste from Wireless Phones
DALLAS, March 4 -- Less is definitely more - especially when it comes to paper and plastic that are typically thrown away. Extending its commitment to environmental sustainability, AT&T* today announced a transition to smaller and more eco-friendly packaging for the wireless device accessories it sells. In addition, AT&T unveiled requirements for manufacturers of mobile phones to reduce the environmental impact of future handsets.
AT&T estimates that the packaging improvements for device chargers, cases, batteries and data cables will help to avoid more than 200 tons of wasted plastic and paper in 2010. According to earth911.com, recycling one ton of plastic saves 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space, and recycling one ton of paper saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. So the environmental equivalents of the packaging changes equate to avoiding more than 1,100 cubic yards of landfill space - enough to house nearly 10 school buses - by the end of 2010.
Packaging Enhancements For Accessories
AT&T is working with suppliers of mobile phone accessories to use less plastic and paper in our packaging. For example, the packaging for batteries and data cables will change from plastic "clam shell"-style packaging to small, recyclable paper boxes. The packaging for protective phone cases and car chargers will change to slimmer packaging.
This change will eliminate more than 60 percent of the paper and more than 30 percent of the plastic previously used for accessory products. In addition to containing less paper and plastic, the improved accessory packaging will be printed using non-petroleum-based inks.
"These improvements are sound business decisions, but more importantly, they significantly reduce the impact of this packaging on the environment," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T. "This is a small but meaningful next step that AT&T decided to take, and we are pleased to deliver new packaging alternatives that are recycled, can be recycled, and generate less waste."
New Manufacturing Requirements for Wireless Phones
In 2009, AT&T introduced significant environmental requirements and goals associated with the manufacturing of new wireless devices to be sold by AT&T. The requirements were developed in cooperation with mobile phone manufacturers. The requirements begin to take effect for new wireless phones this year with all goals and requirements being met by the end of 2011. These include:
-- Suppliers will be required to reduce packaging, use non-petroleum
based inks and use recycled materials for in-box documentation of new
devices.
-- Seventy-five percent of new devices will be at least 65 percent
recyclable. By weight, most of the new phones AT&T sells will be made
of materials that can be recycled when the phones are retired.
-- A majority of new devices will comply with the GSMA Universal Charging
Solution. This will allow consumers to use a single, more
energy-efficient charger with most new devices.
-- All new devices will be compliant with the European Unions'
Restriction of Hazardous Substances mandate. This directive restricts
the use of lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials used in
electronic equipment.
-- Suppliers will be required to assert that all devices delivered to
AT&T have avoided virgin materials mined in conflict zones within the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
"We have been working closely with our device manufacturers to establish environmentally friendly manufacturing standards that can be implemented now," Bradley said. "This is the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with our suppliers, and we'll explore together more ways to soften our impact on the environment."
AT&T also supports the environment through recycling, alternative fuels, and a focus on energy. All 2,000-plus AT&T company-owned retail stores accept wireless phones for recycling. By the end of 2011, AT&T anticipates collecting roughly 14 million wireless devices for recycling. This translates to keeping more than 920 tons of primary materials and more than 13 tons of toxic waste out of landfills. AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles thru 2018. AT&T also works to enhance energy performance, reduce energy consumption, and is tapping into alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.
For more information about how you can recycle with AT&T please visit http://www.att.com/recycle. For more information about AT&T's sustainability efforts, please visit http://www.att.com/sustainability or http://www.att.com/csr.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Amanda L. Ray of AT&T Inc., +1-214-538-2114, Wireless,
+1-214-538-2114, aray@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Improved Packaging Expected to Save 200 Tons of Wasted Plastic and Paper in 2010 New Design Specifications to Enhance Energy Efficiency, Encourage Recycling, and Reduce Waste from Wireless Phones
DALLAS, March 4 -- Less is definitely more - especially when it comes to paper and plastic that are typically thrown away. Extending its commitment to environmental sustainability, AT&T* today announced a transition to smaller and more eco-friendly packaging for the wireless device accessories it sells. In addition, AT&T unveiled requirements for manufacturers of mobile phones to reduce the environmental impact of future handsets.
AT&T estimates that the packaging improvements for device chargers, cases, batteries and data cables will help to avoid more than 200 tons of wasted plastic and paper in 2010. According to earth911.com, recycling one ton of plastic saves 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space, and recycling one ton of paper saves more than 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space. So the environmental equivalents of the packaging changes equate to avoiding more than 1,100 cubic yards of landfill space - enough to house nearly 10 school buses - by the end of 2010.
Packaging Enhancements For Accessories
AT&T is working with suppliers of mobile phone accessories to use less plastic and paper in our packaging. For example, the packaging for batteries and data cables will change from plastic "clam shell"-style packaging to small, recyclable paper boxes. The packaging for protective phone cases and car chargers will change to slimmer packaging.
This change will eliminate more than 60 percent of the paper and more than 30 percent of the plastic previously used for accessory products. In addition to containing less paper and plastic, the improved accessory packaging will be printed using non-petroleum-based inks.
"These improvements are sound business decisions, but more importantly, they significantly reduce the impact of this packaging on the environment," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T. "This is a small but meaningful next step that AT&T decided to take, and we are pleased to deliver new packaging alternatives that are recycled, can be recycled, and generate less waste."
New Manufacturing Requirements for Wireless Phones
In 2009, AT&T introduced significant environmental requirements and goals associated with the manufacturing of new wireless devices to be sold by AT&T. The requirements were developed in cooperation with mobile phone manufacturers. The requirements begin to take effect for new wireless phones this year with all goals and requirements being met by the end of 2011. These include:
-- Suppliers will be required to reduce packaging, use non-petroleum
based inks and use recycled materials for in-box documentation of new
devices.
-- Seventy-five percent of new devices will be at least 65 percent
recyclable. By weight, most of the new phones AT&T sells will be made
of materials that can be recycled when the phones are retired.
-- A majority of new devices will comply with the GSMA Universal Charging
Solution. This will allow consumers to use a single, more
energy-efficient charger with most new devices.
-- All new devices will be compliant with the European Unions'
Restriction of Hazardous Substances mandate. This directive restricts
the use of lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials used in
electronic equipment.
-- Suppliers will be required to assert that all devices delivered to
AT&T have avoided virgin materials mined in conflict zones within the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
"We have been working closely with our device manufacturers to establish environmentally friendly manufacturing standards that can be implemented now," Bradley said. "This is the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with our suppliers, and we'll explore together more ways to soften our impact on the environment."
AT&T also supports the environment through recycling, alternative fuels, and a focus on energy. All 2,000-plus AT&T company-owned retail stores accept wireless phones for recycling. By the end of 2011, AT&T anticipates collecting roughly 14 million wireless devices for recycling. This translates to keeping more than 920 tons of primary materials and more than 13 tons of toxic waste out of landfills. AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles thru 2018. AT&T also works to enhance energy performance, reduce energy consumption, and is tapping into alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.
For more information about how you can recycle with AT&T please visit http://www.att.com/recycle. For more information about AT&T's sustainability efforts, please visit http://www.att.com/sustainability or http://www.att.com/csr.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Amanda L. Ray of AT&T Inc., +1-214-538-2114, Wireless,
+1-214-538-2114, aray@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
TheSource.com and Slacker Radio Launch The Source Digital Radio
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
TheSource.com and Slacker Radio Launch The Source Digital Radio
Slacker Radio and The Source Magazine Partner to Provide Music Fans with the Latest in Hip-Hop Music for Free
SAN DIEGO, March 4 -- Slacker, Inc. (http://www.slacker.com) and The Source Magazine (http://www.thesource.com) today announced The Source Digital Radio, a free Hip-Hop station programmed by the tastemakers at The Source and powered by Slacker Personal Radio available on The Source's new website. The Source Digital Radio offers a definitive Hip-Hop collection ranging from industry icons to groundbreaking newcomers and is available today on mobile phones, in-home devices and on the web through Slacker Radio.
The Source Digital Radio consists of handpicked songs representing two decades of influential Hip-Hop music as well as current breaking tracks. The new station is a musical counterpart to The Source's print magazine and online presence. It plays music from classic artists such as Run-D.M.C., today's hit makers including Lil' Wayne and Jay-Z, as well music from "Unsigned Hype," a roundup from The Source editors of the best unsigned artists.
The Source Digital Radio can be accessed at TheSource.com, in the Slacker Spotlight section from the Slacker mobile application or on the web at http://www.Slacker.com/TheSource. To get the Slacker mobile application, direct your mobile web browser to Slacker.com.
"As the trusted authority in Hip-Hop for two decades, we are excited to be partnering with Slacker Radio to provide our audience with an industry first and showcase our creative music experience," said L. Londell McMillan, publisher of The Source. "The Source Digital Radio station opens up a new opportunity to provide our audience with a 360 media approach and drive viewers to our newly designed site."
Whether listening on the web, webOS smartphones, BlackBerry smartphones, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smartphones, a Slacker-enabled TV or Blu-ray player, The Source Digital Radio listeners have instant access to the station along with artist profiles, album reviews and album cover art. Listeners also have the ability to personalize the station, fine tuning to their own tastes in Hip-Hop music.
"The Source has been the leading international voice for Hip-Hop music, culture and politics for over 21 years," said Jonathan Sasse, senior vice president of marketing at Slacker. "We are honored to be working with The Source editors to offer the millions of Slacker listeners a personal radio experience that is representative of the legacy and future of The Source magazine."
About TheSource.com
TheSource.com is the first overall marketing tool being utilized in The Source's re-branding initiatives for 2010. The new site features The Source Digital Radio, a free Hip-Hop station programmed by the tastemakers at The Source and powered by Slacker Personal Radio; The Source Archives, the web's largest collection of content [i.e. cover stories, unsigned hype articles, original photos, hard to find first-ever record reviews] from the pages of Hip-Hop's only historical reference tool; The Buyers Guide, the ultimate product destination highlighting the latest in fashion, cars, DVDs, lifestyle items and technology; and The Source TV, exclusive video content dedicated to music and entertainment.
About Slacker, Inc.
Slacker is the world's first Personal Radio company offering "Your Radio Everywhere." Slacker enables music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones. Slacker mobile applications are currently available for Palm webOS, Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. For more information visit http://www.slacker.com/everywhere.
For regular Slacker updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio or visit http://www.Slacker.com.
Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contact:
Anders Steele Hanif Sumner
FortyThree, Inc. The North Star Media Group
831.239.0960 347.365.0900
slacker@fortythreepr.comhanif@thenorthstargroup.biz
Source: Slacker, Inc.
CONTACT: Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-239-0960,
slacker@fortythreepr.com, for Slacker, Inc.; or Hanif Sumner of The North Star
Media Group, +1-347-365-0900, hanif@thenorthstargroup.biz
Web Site: http://www.slacker.com/
http://www.thesource.com/
Slacker Radio and The Source Magazine Partner to Provide Music Fans with the Latest in Hip-Hop Music for Free
SAN DIEGO, March 4 -- Slacker, Inc. (http://www.slacker.com) and The Source Magazine (http://www.thesource.com) today announced The Source Digital Radio, a free Hip-Hop station programmed by the tastemakers at The Source and powered by Slacker Personal Radio available on The Source's new website. The Source Digital Radio offers a definitive Hip-Hop collection ranging from industry icons to groundbreaking newcomers and is available today on mobile phones, in-home devices and on the web through Slacker Radio.
The Source Digital Radio consists of handpicked songs representing two decades of influential Hip-Hop music as well as current breaking tracks. The new station is a musical counterpart to The Source's print magazine and online presence. It plays music from classic artists such as Run-D.M.C., today's hit makers including Lil' Wayne and Jay-Z, as well music from "Unsigned Hype," a roundup from The Source editors of the best unsigned artists.
The Source Digital Radio can be accessed at TheSource.com, in the Slacker Spotlight section from the Slacker mobile application or on the web at http://www.Slacker.com/TheSource. To get the Slacker mobile application, direct your mobile web browser to Slacker.com.
"As the trusted authority in Hip-Hop for two decades, we are excited to be partnering with Slacker Radio to provide our audience with an industry first and showcase our creative music experience," said L. Londell McMillan, publisher of The Source. "The Source Digital Radio station opens up a new opportunity to provide our audience with a 360 media approach and drive viewers to our newly designed site."
Whether listening on the web, webOS smartphones, BlackBerry smartphones, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smartphones, a Slacker-enabled TV or Blu-ray player, The Source Digital Radio listeners have instant access to the station along with artist profiles, album reviews and album cover art. Listeners also have the ability to personalize the station, fine tuning to their own tastes in Hip-Hop music.
"The Source has been the leading international voice for Hip-Hop music, culture and politics for over 21 years," said Jonathan Sasse, senior vice president of marketing at Slacker. "We are honored to be working with The Source editors to offer the millions of Slacker listeners a personal radio experience that is representative of the legacy and future of The Source magazine."
About TheSource.com
TheSource.com is the first overall marketing tool being utilized in The Source's re-branding initiatives for 2010. The new site features The Source Digital Radio, a free Hip-Hop station programmed by the tastemakers at The Source and powered by Slacker Personal Radio; The Source Archives, the web's largest collection of content [i.e. cover stories, unsigned hype articles, original photos, hard to find first-ever record reviews] from the pages of Hip-Hop's only historical reference tool; The Buyers Guide, the ultimate product destination highlighting the latest in fashion, cars, DVDs, lifestyle items and technology; and The Source TV, exclusive video content dedicated to music and entertainment.
About Slacker, Inc.
Slacker is the world's first Personal Radio company offering "Your Radio Everywhere." Slacker enables music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones. Slacker mobile applications are currently available for Palm webOS, Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. For more information visit http://www.slacker.com/everywhere.
For regular Slacker updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio or visit http://www.Slacker.com.
Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contact:
Anders Steele Hanif Sumner
FortyThree, Inc. The North Star Media Group
831.239.0960 347.365.0900
slacker@fortythreepr.comhanif@thenorthstargroup.biz
Source: Slacker, Inc.
CONTACT: Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-239-0960,
slacker@fortythreepr.com, for Slacker, Inc.; or Hanif Sumner of The North Star
Media Group, +1-347-365-0900, hanif@thenorthstargroup.biz
Web Site: http://www.slacker.com/
http://www.thesource.com/
Semiannual PostgreSQL User Conference - PG East 2010 - Adds Impressive Line-up of Speakers to Conference Roster
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
Semiannual PostgreSQL User Conference - PG East 2010 - Adds Impressive Line-up of Speakers to Conference Roster
EnterpriseDB sponsorship expands conference and secures the Federal Aviation Administration and industry analyst Noel Yuhanna as featured presenters
WESTFORD, Mass., March 4 -- EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, and the exclusive Platinum corporate sponsor of the PostgreSQL community's semiannual conference - PG East 2010, today announced that Noel Yuhanna, principal analyst for Forrester Research will be a featured presenter at the upcoming conference. Yuhanna, who will speak about 2010 trends in corporate IT and relational database management systems and how the Postgres community is poised to take advantage of those trends, joins an already impressive line-up of PostgreSQL users presenting at PG East including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Vonage, Entrust, myYearbook.com and Enova Financial.
PG East 2010 will take place at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 25 - 28, 2010 and will feature a number of technical sessions from PostgreSQL community leaders including Bruce Momjian, who will host a five-hour 'Mastering PostgreSQL Administration' session on Sunday, March 28, 2010.
With programs created to appeal to administrators, developers, end-users and IT decision-makers, PG East 2010 is a four-day event designed to serve current and potential PostgreSQL users. The event includes a full schedule of technical skill-building sessions, training, tutorials and social events, as well as many one-on-one opportunities to meet with core project contributors to discuss priorities for the next PostgreSQL release. For more agenda information and to register, please visit: http://www.enterprisedb.com/community/nav-pg-east-2010.do#ui-tabs-69
Among the highlights of the four-day conference are:
-- Keynote speech by Ed Boyajian, EnterpriseDB president and CEO;
-- 'PostgreSQL to the Rescue,' an end-user case study to be presented by
the FAA;
-- '2010 Trends for Corporate IT and RDBMS: PostgreSQL - Meeting the
Needs of Today's Enterprises' to be presented by Noel Yuhanna, a
principal analyst at Forrester Research;
-- 'Running PostgreSQL in the Cloud' by Jim Mlodgenski, EnterpriseDB's
chief architect; and
-- 'Mastering PostgreSQL Administration' by Bruce Momjian, PostgreSQL
Global Development Group co-founder.
For more information regarding attending or sponsoring the show, please visit: http://www.enterprisedb.com/community/pg-east-2010.do#TabAgenda.
About EnterpriseDB Corporation
EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, provides enterprise-class PostgreSQL products and PostgreSQL services to help IT organizations be successful with the world's most advanced open source database. The company's Postgres Plus products are ideally suited for transaction-intensive applications requiring superior performance, massive scalability and compatibility with proprietary database products to reduce overall database costs. EnterpriseDB has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westford, Mass. For more information, please call +1-978-589-5700, or visit http://www.enterprisedb.com.
EnterpriseDB and Postgres Plus are trademarks of EnterpriseDB Corporation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contact
Paul Roberts
Davies Murphy Group
781-418-2418
enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: EnterpriseDB
CONTACT: Paul Roberts of Davies Murphy Group, +1-781-418-2418,
enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com
Web Site: http://www.enterprisedb.com/
EnterpriseDB sponsorship expands conference and secures the Federal Aviation Administration and industry analyst Noel Yuhanna as featured presenters
WESTFORD, Mass., March 4 -- EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, and the exclusive Platinum corporate sponsor of the PostgreSQL community's semiannual conference - PG East 2010, today announced that Noel Yuhanna, principal analyst for Forrester Research will be a featured presenter at the upcoming conference. Yuhanna, who will speak about 2010 trends in corporate IT and relational database management systems and how the Postgres community is poised to take advantage of those trends, joins an already impressive line-up of PostgreSQL users presenting at PG East including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Vonage, Entrust, myYearbook.com and Enova Financial.
PG East 2010 will take place at the Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 25 - 28, 2010 and will feature a number of technical sessions from PostgreSQL community leaders including Bruce Momjian, who will host a five-hour 'Mastering PostgreSQL Administration' session on Sunday, March 28, 2010.
With programs created to appeal to administrators, developers, end-users and IT decision-makers, PG East 2010 is a four-day event designed to serve current and potential PostgreSQL users. The event includes a full schedule of technical skill-building sessions, training, tutorials and social events, as well as many one-on-one opportunities to meet with core project contributors to discuss priorities for the next PostgreSQL release. For more agenda information and to register, please visit: http://www.enterprisedb.com/community/nav-pg-east-2010.do#ui-tabs-69
Among the highlights of the four-day conference are:
-- Keynote speech by Ed Boyajian, EnterpriseDB president and CEO;
-- 'PostgreSQL to the Rescue,' an end-user case study to be presented by
the FAA;
-- '2010 Trends for Corporate IT and RDBMS: PostgreSQL - Meeting the
Needs of Today's Enterprises' to be presented by Noel Yuhanna, a
principal analyst at Forrester Research;
-- 'Running PostgreSQL in the Cloud' by Jim Mlodgenski, EnterpriseDB's
chief architect; and
-- 'Mastering PostgreSQL Administration' by Bruce Momjian, PostgreSQL
Global Development Group co-founder.
For more information regarding attending or sponsoring the show, please visit: http://www.enterprisedb.com/community/pg-east-2010.do#TabAgenda.
About EnterpriseDB Corporation
EnterpriseDB, the enterprise Postgres company, provides enterprise-class PostgreSQL products and PostgreSQL services to help IT organizations be successful with the world's most advanced open source database. The company's Postgres Plus products are ideally suited for transaction-intensive applications requiring superior performance, massive scalability and compatibility with proprietary database products to reduce overall database costs. EnterpriseDB has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Westford, Mass. For more information, please call +1-978-589-5700, or visit http://www.enterprisedb.com.
EnterpriseDB and Postgres Plus are trademarks of EnterpriseDB Corporation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contact
Paul Roberts
Davies Murphy Group
781-418-2418
enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: EnterpriseDB
CONTACT: Paul Roberts of Davies Murphy Group, +1-781-418-2418,
enterprisedb@daviesmurphy.com
Web Site: http://www.enterprisedb.com/
Internap Continues to Grow Data Center Presence with New and Expanded Facilities
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
Internap Continues to Grow Data Center Presence with New and Expanded Facilities
New data center in Northern California and expansion of Houston, Texas facility broadens delivery of colocation services to enterprise customers
ATLANTA, March 4 -- Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business products and services, today announced the planned opening of a new data center in Santa Clara, California and the expansion of its data center in Houston. These facilities will allow enterprise customers in key markets to utilize Internap's growing footprint of colocation services as they continue to move more data, applications and operations online.
The new Santa Clara facility adds 27,000 square feet of net sellable footprint and offers a power density that scales with increasing customer IT demands. The higher power density is well suited to meet the demands of the high-technology industries across Northern California, including Silicon Valley. The Houston facility will add 5,000 square feet of net sellable space to Internap's existing facility, with the ability to expand further to meet future customer needs.
Both data centers will be operated and staffed by Internap, with 24x7 technical support. Each facility will use best-in-class equipment, power and cooling systems and utilize green data center best practices to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact, along with SAS 70 Type II compliance practices, similar to the rest of Internap's company-controlled data centers. Both the Santa Clara facility and the Houston expansion are expected to be online in the third quarter of 2010.
"The new Santa Clara facility and the Houston expansion are examples of our corporate strategy to grow our company-controlled data centers in key regions and markets," said Mike Higgins, senior vice president of Data Center Services at Internap. "Santa Clara is one of the highest utilization markets in North America according to Tier1 Research. The addition of Santa Clara opens up our sixth North American market, and further expands our company-controlled data center capabilities into a market where historically Internap has had strong colocation sales activities."
The combination of both facilities adds 32,000 net sellable square feet for an expected $28 million of capex. Internap plans to bring 19,000 square feet of this space online in the third quarter of 2010 in order to meet current customer demand.
Internap offers a comprehensive set of data center services, ranging from colocation to managed hosting, which allow customers to deliver and store content and data on a reliable and scalable technology infrastructure. Customers can also easily access Internap's high-performance IP network and Content Delivery Network (CDN) from their worldwide locations. Internap's IP network, CDN and data center services utilize the company's patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology, which analyzes network performance characteristics - such as available bandwidth, delays and packet loss - in real time and ensures that Internet traffic is routed over the best path 100% of the time.
About Internap
Internap is a leading Internet products and services company that provides The Ultimate Online Experience® by managing, delivering and distributing applications and content with 100 percent performance and reliability. With a global platform of data centers, managed Internet services and a content delivery network (CDN), Internap frees its customers to innovate, improve service levels, and lower the cost of IT operations. Thousands of companies across the globe trust Internap to help them achieve their Internet business goals. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/.
Internap "Safe Harbor" Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements related to Internap's expansion of data center capacity, including expected benefits to customers, timing and costs. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause Internap's actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include Internap's ability to achieve or sustain profitability; its ability to expand margins and drive higher returns on investment; its ability to maintain current customers and obtain new ones; its ability to respond successfully to technological change and the resulting competition; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in its network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; its ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and its ability to protect its intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in Internap's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Internap undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason.
Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Drew Miale Andrew McBath
Davies Murphy Group, Inc. 404-302-9700
781-418-2438 amcbath@internap.cominternap@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: Internap Network Services Corporation
CONTACT: Media: Drew Miale of Davies Murphy Group, Inc. for Internap
Network Services Corporation, +1-781-418-2438, internap@daviesmurphy.com; or
Investor: Andrew McBath, +1-404-302-9700, amcbath@internap.com
Web Site: http://www.internap.com/
New data center in Northern California and expansion of Houston, Texas facility broadens delivery of colocation services to enterprise customers
ATLANTA, March 4 -- Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet business products and services, today announced the planned opening of a new data center in Santa Clara, California and the expansion of its data center in Houston. These facilities will allow enterprise customers in key markets to utilize Internap's growing footprint of colocation services as they continue to move more data, applications and operations online.
The new Santa Clara facility adds 27,000 square feet of net sellable footprint and offers a power density that scales with increasing customer IT demands. The higher power density is well suited to meet the demands of the high-technology industries across Northern California, including Silicon Valley. The Houston facility will add 5,000 square feet of net sellable space to Internap's existing facility, with the ability to expand further to meet future customer needs.
Both data centers will be operated and staffed by Internap, with 24x7 technical support. Each facility will use best-in-class equipment, power and cooling systems and utilize green data center best practices to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact, along with SAS 70 Type II compliance practices, similar to the rest of Internap's company-controlled data centers. Both the Santa Clara facility and the Houston expansion are expected to be online in the third quarter of 2010.
"The new Santa Clara facility and the Houston expansion are examples of our corporate strategy to grow our company-controlled data centers in key regions and markets," said Mike Higgins, senior vice president of Data Center Services at Internap. "Santa Clara is one of the highest utilization markets in North America according to Tier1 Research. The addition of Santa Clara opens up our sixth North American market, and further expands our company-controlled data center capabilities into a market where historically Internap has had strong colocation sales activities."
The combination of both facilities adds 32,000 net sellable square feet for an expected $28 million of capex. Internap plans to bring 19,000 square feet of this space online in the third quarter of 2010 in order to meet current customer demand.
Internap offers a comprehensive set of data center services, ranging from colocation to managed hosting, which allow customers to deliver and store content and data on a reliable and scalable technology infrastructure. Customers can also easily access Internap's high-performance IP network and Content Delivery Network (CDN) from their worldwide locations. Internap's IP network, CDN and data center services utilize the company's patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology, which analyzes network performance characteristics - such as available bandwidth, delays and packet loss - in real time and ensures that Internet traffic is routed over the best path 100% of the time.
About Internap
Internap is a leading Internet products and services company that provides The Ultimate Online Experience® by managing, delivering and distributing applications and content with 100 percent performance and reliability. With a global platform of data centers, managed Internet services and a content delivery network (CDN), Internap frees its customers to innovate, improve service levels, and lower the cost of IT operations. Thousands of companies across the globe trust Internap to help them achieve their Internet business goals. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/.
Internap "Safe Harbor" Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements related to Internap's expansion of data center capacity, including expected benefits to customers, timing and costs. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause Internap's actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include Internap's ability to achieve or sustain profitability; its ability to expand margins and drive higher returns on investment; its ability to maintain current customers and obtain new ones; its ability to respond successfully to technological change and the resulting competition; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in its network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; its ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and its ability to protect its intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in Internap's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Internap undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason.
Media Contact: Investor Contact:
Drew Miale Andrew McBath
Davies Murphy Group, Inc. 404-302-9700
781-418-2438 amcbath@internap.cominternap@daviesmurphy.com
http://www.daviesmurphy.com
Source: Internap Network Services Corporation
CONTACT: Media: Drew Miale of Davies Murphy Group, Inc. for Internap
Network Services Corporation, +1-781-418-2438, internap@daviesmurphy.com; or
Investor: Andrew McBath, +1-404-302-9700, amcbath@internap.com
Web Site: http://www.internap.com/
IceWEB Receives Order for 18 Terabyte Storage Platform from S & P 500 Company
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:35:01 AM
IceWEB Receives Order for 18 Terabyte Storage Platform from S & P 500 Company
STERLING, Va., March 4 -- IceWEB, Inc.(TM) (OTC Bulletin Board: IWEB) , http://www.IceWEB.com, a leading provider of purpose built appliances and building blocks for cloud storage networks, announced today that the Company has received an initial order for a 18 Terabyte Storage Platform from a large agricultural and construction machine company. The platform will be used for land and asset management, mapping and topography.
"We are pleased to see the continual growth in not only our storage platform sales, but the rate at which the data storage sector growth is accelerating," stated John R. Signorello, CEO of IceWEB. "This is an example of another way IceWEB adds value to both public and private sector organization, across a vast range of industries and fields of operation. It supports services, including land and property management, land-use analysis and asset management."
About IceWEB, Inc.
Headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., IceWEB manufactures and markets purpose built appliances, network and cloud storage solutions and delivers on-line cloud computing application services. Its customer base includes U.S. government agencies, enterprise companies, and small to medium sized businesses (SMB). For more information, please visit http://www.IceWEB.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify those so-called "forward looking statements" by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "targets," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of those words and other comparable words. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, product tests, commercialization risks, availability of financing and results of financing efforts that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov/. We assume no obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements made in this release or in any periodic report filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any other document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.
Contact:
IceWEB, Inc.
Investor Relations, 571.287.2400 investor@iceweb.com
Source: IceWEB, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations of IceWEB, Inc., +1-571-287-2400,
investor@iceweb.com
Web Site: http://www.iceweb.com/
STERLING, Va., March 4 -- IceWEB, Inc.(TM) (OTC Bulletin Board: IWEB) , http://www.IceWEB.com, a leading provider of purpose built appliances and building blocks for cloud storage networks, announced today that the Company has received an initial order for a 18 Terabyte Storage Platform from a large agricultural and construction machine company. The platform will be used for land and asset management, mapping and topography.
"We are pleased to see the continual growth in not only our storage platform sales, but the rate at which the data storage sector growth is accelerating," stated John R. Signorello, CEO of IceWEB. "This is an example of another way IceWEB adds value to both public and private sector organization, across a vast range of industries and fields of operation. It supports services, including land and property management, land-use analysis and asset management."
About IceWEB, Inc.
Headquartered just outside of Washington, D.C., IceWEB manufactures and markets purpose built appliances, network and cloud storage solutions and delivers on-line cloud computing application services. Its customer base includes U.S. government agencies, enterprise companies, and small to medium sized businesses (SMB). For more information, please visit http://www.IceWEB.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify those so-called "forward looking statements" by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "targets," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue" or the negative of those words and other comparable words. These forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, product tests, commercialization risks, availability of financing and results of financing efforts that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Further information regarding these and other risks is described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available on its website at: http://www.sec.gov/. We assume no obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements made in this release or in any periodic report filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any other document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.
Contact:
IceWEB, Inc.
Investor Relations, 571.287.2400 investor@iceweb.com
Source: IceWEB, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations of IceWEB, Inc., +1-571-287-2400,
investor@iceweb.com
Web Site: http://www.iceweb.com/
China Distance Education Holdings Limited Investor Conference Presentations
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
China Distance Education Holdings Limited Investor Conference Presentations
BEIJING, March 4 -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:DL) ("CDEL", or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education, today announced that Ms. Ping Wei, Chief Financial Officer, will attend the following conferences in March and will be available to meet with analysts and investors:
-- Rodman & Renshaw China Investment Conference - Regent Hotel, Beijing,
PRC, from March 7 - 9, 2010. CDEL presentation on Tuesday, March 9 at
2:00 pm Beijing Time.
-- ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference - Ritz-Carlton Laguna
Niguel, CA, from March 15-17, 2010. CDEL presentation on Monday, March
15 at 2:30 pm Pacific Time (5:30 pm Eastern Time).
For further information, including presentations for download, please visit the Company's website at http://ir.cdeledu.com/ .
About China Distance Education Holdings Limited
China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals and other course participants obtain and maintain the skills, licenses and certifications necessary to pursue careers in China in the areas of accounting, law, healthcare, construction engineering, information technology and other industries. The Company also offers online test preparation courses to self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees and to secondary school and college students preparing for various academic and entrance exams. In addition, the Company offers online foreign language courses.
For more information, please contact:
China Distance Education Holdings Limited
Ping Wei, CFO
Tel: +86-10-8233-3101
Email: IR@cdeledu.com
Investor Relations (US):
Mahmoud Siddig, Director
Taylor Rafferty
Tel: +1-212-889-4350
Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
Investor Relations (HK):
Ruby Yim, Managing Director
Taylor Rafferty
Tel: +852-3196-3712
Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
Source: China Distance Education Holdings Limited
CONTACT: China Distance Education Holdings Limited, Ping Wei, CFO,
+86-10-8233-3101, IR@cdeledu.com or Taylor Rafferty, Ruby Yim, Managing
Director, +852-3196-3712, cdel@taylor-rafferty.com and Mahmoud Siddig,
Director, +1-212-889-4350, cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
BEIJING, March 4 -- China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:DL) ("CDEL", or the "Company"), a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education, today announced that Ms. Ping Wei, Chief Financial Officer, will attend the following conferences in March and will be available to meet with analysts and investors:
-- Rodman & Renshaw China Investment Conference - Regent Hotel, Beijing,
PRC, from March 7 - 9, 2010. CDEL presentation on Tuesday, March 9 at
2:00 pm Beijing Time.
-- ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference - Ritz-Carlton Laguna
Niguel, CA, from March 15-17, 2010. CDEL presentation on Monday, March
15 at 2:30 pm Pacific Time (5:30 pm Eastern Time).
For further information, including presentations for download, please visit the Company's website at http://ir.cdeledu.com/ .
About China Distance Education Holdings Limited
China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education in China focusing on professional education. The courses offered by the Company through its websites are designed to help professionals and other course participants obtain and maintain the skills, licenses and certifications necessary to pursue careers in China in the areas of accounting, law, healthcare, construction engineering, information technology and other industries. The Company also offers online test preparation courses to self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees and to secondary school and college students preparing for various academic and entrance exams. In addition, the Company offers online foreign language courses.
For more information, please contact:
China Distance Education Holdings Limited
Ping Wei, CFO
Tel: +86-10-8233-3101
Email: IR@cdeledu.com
Investor Relations (US):
Mahmoud Siddig, Director
Taylor Rafferty
Tel: +1-212-889-4350
Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
Investor Relations (HK):
Ruby Yim, Managing Director
Taylor Rafferty
Tel: +852-3196-3712
Email: cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
Source: China Distance Education Holdings Limited
CONTACT: China Distance Education Holdings Limited, Ping Wei, CFO,
+86-10-8233-3101, IR@cdeledu.com or Taylor Rafferty, Ruby Yim, Managing
Director, +852-3196-3712, cdel@taylor-rafferty.com and Mahmoud Siddig,
Director, +1-212-889-4350, cdel@taylor-rafferty.com
New Suppliers Lead to a 71% Increase in Revenue for DrillSpot.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
New Suppliers Lead to a 71% Increase in Revenue for DrillSpot.com
BOULDER, Colo., March 4 -- DrillSpot.com finished out February at $935,353 in monthly revenue, just shy of the $1 million mark. The online retailer, which specializes in home improvement and industrial supplies, has been steadily pushing through the sluggish economy to grow its revenue by 71% over last year.
Comparing February 2010 to February the year before, revenue increased by $387,118 and the site's conversion rate improved by 102%. The addition of new suppliers has been one key to the company's continued success.
"We are excited to work with new manufacturers and distributors which will expand the product offering that our customers are currently demanding," said Paul Lin, Founder and CEO.
Since January, DrillSpot.com has introduced over 600,000 new products to its site. To date, the company carries an inventory of more than 1,029,000 products.
DrillSpot.com's expanded product line includes eye wash stations, Eiko lamps and Broan fans as well as respected brands like Bradley, Panduit, White Rodgers, Lithonia lighting, Extech meters and Milwaukee tools.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Monika Runstrom at 303-951-9520, email PR@DrillSpot.com or follow us at Twitter.com/DrillSpot.
Contact: Monika Runstrom
303-951-9520
Email: PR@DrillSpot.com
Source: DrillSpot.com
CONTACT: Monika Runstrom of DrillSpot.com, +1-303-951-9520,
PR@DrillSpot.com
Web Site: http://www.drillspot.com/
BOULDER, Colo., March 4 -- DrillSpot.com finished out February at $935,353 in monthly revenue, just shy of the $1 million mark. The online retailer, which specializes in home improvement and industrial supplies, has been steadily pushing through the sluggish economy to grow its revenue by 71% over last year.
Comparing February 2010 to February the year before, revenue increased by $387,118 and the site's conversion rate improved by 102%. The addition of new suppliers has been one key to the company's continued success.
"We are excited to work with new manufacturers and distributors which will expand the product offering that our customers are currently demanding," said Paul Lin, Founder and CEO.
Since January, DrillSpot.com has introduced over 600,000 new products to its site. To date, the company carries an inventory of more than 1,029,000 products.
DrillSpot.com's expanded product line includes eye wash stations, Eiko lamps and Broan fans as well as respected brands like Bradley, Panduit, White Rodgers, Lithonia lighting, Extech meters and Milwaukee tools.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Monika Runstrom at 303-951-9520, email PR@DrillSpot.com or follow us at Twitter.com/DrillSpot.
Contact: Monika Runstrom
303-951-9520
Email: PR@DrillSpot.com
Source: DrillSpot.com
CONTACT: Monika Runstrom of DrillSpot.com, +1-303-951-9520,
PR@DrillSpot.com
Web Site: http://www.drillspot.com/
Mobile Gaming Lags Among Consumers on Android Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
Mobile Gaming Lags Among Consumers on Android Platform
Mplayit Analysis Shows Socially-connected Mobile Consumers Find More Interest in Games on iPhone and BlackBerry
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4 -- As Google prepares to win over prospective Android developers at next week's Game Developers' Conference in San Francisco -- the largest event of its kind -- Mplayit's latest data from its cross-platform app store on Facebook shows that games are four times as popular among iPhone users than among the Android user base. BlackBerry users are twice as likely to be looking for game content than Android users, despite the device's strong business reputation[1].
Breakdown of App Activity
Platform Mobile Apps Games
-------- ----------- -----
iPhone 36% 64%
------ --- ---
Android 83% 17%
------- --- ---
BlackBerry 67% 33%
---------- --- ---
"Android is a powerful platform of compelling APIs, but Google needs to persuade both gamers and game developers to get on board," said Michael Powers, Mplayit CEO. "GDC will be a critical opportunity for Google to build the all-important developer momentum that will in time fan out to the ordinary consumer. Meanwhile, we're focused on helping consumers discover the great apps that are available now!"
The growing consumer interest in Android devices, as well as Google's outreach to the game developer community, speak to an opportunity for game developers to tap into a growing market. However, the data also points to the need for consumer marketers to put Android on the map as a compelling gaming platform - much in the way that Apple has done with iPhone.
"Games are the most obvious example - but our analysis shows distinct personality traits for the different platforms," continued Powers. "iPhone users are in it for fun, Android users currently enjoy more useful, strategic apps, and BlackBerry users are staying true to the platform's business background."
Other trends identified by Mplayit include:
-- The Location Based Services category continues to grow in popularity
and while Loopt, Foursquare and Gowalla usually get the most attention
from media, the analysis shows growing consumer interest in lesser
known apps on iPhone that include FastMall, AroundMe on iPhone, and
BeatTheTraffic on BlackBerry.
-- Evernote continues to dominate on all platforms in the Lists & Notes
category.
-- Barcode-scanning apps are increasingly popular, holding the top
Utilities category slot for iPhone and BlackBerry, and the second
Shopping category slot for Android and iPhone.
-- For the second month in a row, Facebook has had zero presence in
Blackberry's top three list in the Social Networking category.
-- Pandora fell from both iPhone and Android's top three lists in the
Music & Radio category since January.
"We're changing app discovery across all of the major mobile platforms by providing consumers with a quick and simple way to find apps they wouldn't have been able to find through more traditional means," said Michael Powers, CEO and founder of Mplayit. "App discoverability is crucial for the success of developers and we're giving them a great new way to reach consumers directly and increase awareness for their brand."
Mplayit offers search and try-before-you-buy playable previews of popular mobile applications on leading mobile platforms that are accessible from a standard Web or mobile browser. Users can rate, comment, and recommend individual apps to their social network including Facebook and Twitter. In addition, Mplayit's unique 'Apptivity' feed gives users a view of the most played and recommended apps in real time, adding a useful and entertaining element to regular lists or rankings.
About Mplayit
Mplayit is the leading global provider for online playable discovery and social merchandising of mobile games and applications. The company's proprietary software solutions enable mobile content providers to better merchandise, market, and interact with a targeted user audience of mobile consumers. Mplayit is backed by New Atlantic Ventures. For more information, visit mplayit.com or email info@mplayit.com. You can also follow Mplayit on Twitter: @Mplayit.
[1] Statistics were collected from 61,202 Facebook users from February 1-13.
Source: Mplayit
CONTACT: Scott Sutherland, +1-415-934-9600, ext. 301 (push 9 for cell),
mplayit@sutherlandgold.com, for Mplayit
Web Site: http://www.mplayit.com/
Mplayit Analysis Shows Socially-connected Mobile Consumers Find More Interest in Games on iPhone and BlackBerry
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4 -- As Google prepares to win over prospective Android developers at next week's Game Developers' Conference in San Francisco -- the largest event of its kind -- Mplayit's latest data from its cross-platform app store on Facebook shows that games are four times as popular among iPhone users than among the Android user base. BlackBerry users are twice as likely to be looking for game content than Android users, despite the device's strong business reputation[1].
Breakdown of App Activity
Platform Mobile Apps Games
-------- ----------- -----
iPhone 36% 64%
------ --- ---
Android 83% 17%
------- --- ---
BlackBerry 67% 33%
---------- --- ---
"Android is a powerful platform of compelling APIs, but Google needs to persuade both gamers and game developers to get on board," said Michael Powers, Mplayit CEO. "GDC will be a critical opportunity for Google to build the all-important developer momentum that will in time fan out to the ordinary consumer. Meanwhile, we're focused on helping consumers discover the great apps that are available now!"
The growing consumer interest in Android devices, as well as Google's outreach to the game developer community, speak to an opportunity for game developers to tap into a growing market. However, the data also points to the need for consumer marketers to put Android on the map as a compelling gaming platform - much in the way that Apple has done with iPhone.
"Games are the most obvious example - but our analysis shows distinct personality traits for the different platforms," continued Powers. "iPhone users are in it for fun, Android users currently enjoy more useful, strategic apps, and BlackBerry users are staying true to the platform's business background."
Other trends identified by Mplayit include:
-- The Location Based Services category continues to grow in popularity
and while Loopt, Foursquare and Gowalla usually get the most attention
from media, the analysis shows growing consumer interest in lesser
known apps on iPhone that include FastMall, AroundMe on iPhone, and
BeatTheTraffic on BlackBerry.
-- Evernote continues to dominate on all platforms in the Lists & Notes
category.
-- Barcode-scanning apps are increasingly popular, holding the top
Utilities category slot for iPhone and BlackBerry, and the second
Shopping category slot for Android and iPhone.
-- For the second month in a row, Facebook has had zero presence in
Blackberry's top three list in the Social Networking category.
-- Pandora fell from both iPhone and Android's top three lists in the
Music & Radio category since January.
"We're changing app discovery across all of the major mobile platforms by providing consumers with a quick and simple way to find apps they wouldn't have been able to find through more traditional means," said Michael Powers, CEO and founder of Mplayit. "App discoverability is crucial for the success of developers and we're giving them a great new way to reach consumers directly and increase awareness for their brand."
Mplayit offers search and try-before-you-buy playable previews of popular mobile applications on leading mobile platforms that are accessible from a standard Web or mobile browser. Users can rate, comment, and recommend individual apps to their social network including Facebook and Twitter. In addition, Mplayit's unique 'Apptivity' feed gives users a view of the most played and recommended apps in real time, adding a useful and entertaining element to regular lists or rankings.
About Mplayit
Mplayit is the leading global provider for online playable discovery and social merchandising of mobile games and applications. The company's proprietary software solutions enable mobile content providers to better merchandise, market, and interact with a targeted user audience of mobile consumers. Mplayit is backed by New Atlantic Ventures. For more information, visit mplayit.com or email info@mplayit.com. You can also follow Mplayit on Twitter: @Mplayit.
[1] Statistics were collected from 61,202 Facebook users from February 1-13.
Source: Mplayit
CONTACT: Scott Sutherland, +1-415-934-9600, ext. 301 (push 9 for cell),
mplayit@sutherlandgold.com, for Mplayit
Web Site: http://www.mplayit.com/
Milo.com Pounds the Pavement to Locate Over 100,000 Local Sales Each Day
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:28:01 AM
Milo.com Pounds the Pavement to Locate Over 100,000 Local Sales Each Day
Newly Launched Sales Feature Enables Budget-Conscious Shoppers to Search Online for Nearby Discounts on Millions of Products
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 4 -- A sale price is often the deciding factor for a purchase, especially in a recovering economy. Milo.com (http://www.milo.com) - the Web site that enables shoppers to research online and buy local - is helping its users shop even smarter through the addition of real-time sale prices on more than 2 million products at national and regional stores throughout the country. Shoppers are now able to search over 100,000 local sale prices each day and filter by category and merchant across 48,000 retailers, ranging from Best Buy to Blain's Farm & Fleet.
"Price is an extremely important factor when it comes to making a purchase decision," said Jack Abraham, Milo.com founder and CEO. "The sale prices found on Milo.com average 25 to 30 percent off the original retail price and, when used in conjunction with our product details and local availability information, give users everything they need to save big on great products that are locally available now. Unlike Google, we can tell you if a product is in-stock locally and unlike Amazon, we don't ask people to wait - or pay - for shipping."
In addition to aggregating decision-making details such as price, store proximity and user reviews, Milo.com is leading the way in the local product search space by displaying the real-time local availability of millions of products - from digital cameras to energy-efficient appliances. By using Milo.com, shoppers are able to make a smart purchase decision based on:
-- Daily sale prices at local stores
-- Real-time availability and pricing information across local stores
-- Aggregated ratings and user reviews
-- A list of comparable products and suggested accessories
"There are tons of sites designed for online bargain-hunters, but Milo.com offers the ability to window shop sales in your own town from the Internet," continued Abraham. "You avoid shipping costs, get to see, feel and try before you buy, and get the item you want now instead of having to wait."
To see how Milo.com can help find products that are available for sale at a store near you, please visit http://www.milo.com.
About Milo.com (http://www.milo.com)
Milo.com enables shoppers to research products online and buy local. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the detailed product information and user reviews available online with the immediate and tangible benefits of shopping in local stores, Milo.com provides the best of both worlds and makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Milo.com boasts leadership from comScore and Google, and is backed by True Ventures and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from Mint.com, PayPal, Yelp, YouTube, and others. For more information, please visit http://www.milo.com.
Contact:
Aileen Abaya
Atomic PR for Milo.com
aileen@atomicpr.com
415.593.1400 ext. 202
Source: Milo.com
CONTACT: Aileen Abaya of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, ext. 202,
aileen@atomicpr.com, for Milo.com
Web Site: http://www.milo.com/
Newly Launched Sales Feature Enables Budget-Conscious Shoppers to Search Online for Nearby Discounts on Millions of Products
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 4 -- A sale price is often the deciding factor for a purchase, especially in a recovering economy. Milo.com (http://www.milo.com) - the Web site that enables shoppers to research online and buy local - is helping its users shop even smarter through the addition of real-time sale prices on more than 2 million products at national and regional stores throughout the country. Shoppers are now able to search over 100,000 local sale prices each day and filter by category and merchant across 48,000 retailers, ranging from Best Buy to Blain's Farm & Fleet.
"Price is an extremely important factor when it comes to making a purchase decision," said Jack Abraham, Milo.com founder and CEO. "The sale prices found on Milo.com average 25 to 30 percent off the original retail price and, when used in conjunction with our product details and local availability information, give users everything they need to save big on great products that are locally available now. Unlike Google, we can tell you if a product is in-stock locally and unlike Amazon, we don't ask people to wait - or pay - for shipping."
In addition to aggregating decision-making details such as price, store proximity and user reviews, Milo.com is leading the way in the local product search space by displaying the real-time local availability of millions of products - from digital cameras to energy-efficient appliances. By using Milo.com, shoppers are able to make a smart purchase decision based on:
-- Daily sale prices at local stores
-- Real-time availability and pricing information across local stores
-- Aggregated ratings and user reviews
-- A list of comparable products and suggested accessories
"There are tons of sites designed for online bargain-hunters, but Milo.com offers the ability to window shop sales in your own town from the Internet," continued Abraham. "You avoid shipping costs, get to see, feel and try before you buy, and get the item you want now instead of having to wait."
To see how Milo.com can help find products that are available for sale at a store near you, please visit http://www.milo.com.
About Milo.com (http://www.milo.com)
Milo.com enables shoppers to research products online and buy local. The leader in the local product search space, Milo.com tracks the real-time availability and prices of more than 2 million products at over 48,000 stores across the U.S. By combining the detailed product information and user reviews available online with the immediate and tangible benefits of shopping in local stores, Milo.com provides the best of both worlds and makes it easy for shoppers to research the best products, find the right prices and check where products are available near them. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Milo.com boasts leadership from comScore and Google, and is backed by True Ventures and prominent Silicon Valley investors and entrepreneurs from Mint.com, PayPal, Yelp, YouTube, and others. For more information, please visit http://www.milo.com.
Contact:
Aileen Abaya
Atomic PR for Milo.com
aileen@atomicpr.com
415.593.1400 ext. 202
Source: Milo.com
CONTACT: Aileen Abaya of Atomic PR, +1-415-593-1400, ext. 202,
aileen@atomicpr.com, for Milo.com
Web Site: http://www.milo.com/
Bigstock Launches Redesigned Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Bigstock Launches Redesigned Website
Big investment reflects company's commitment to providing the best online experience for stock image buyers around the world
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Bigstock, one of the world's leading online royalty-free stock image agencies, announced today the launch of its eagerly anticipated website overhaul, http://www.bigstock.com, built to provide the best online experience for buyers looking to purchase high quality stock images via affordable credit-based payment options.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/NY62068LOGO)
The site, designed in collaboration with Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock photo company, reflects the company's deep knowledge of the global stock image marketplace, and its commitment to expand Bigstock's global presence after acquiring the company last year.
In addition to its sleek new interface, the site boasts a full spectrum of functions to improve user experience, including advanced search capabilities, more intuitive navigation, larger image previews and thumbnails, and improved tools for contributors. Bigstock also launched a new blog dedicated to covering company news, as well as updates from buyers, contributors and guest bloggers.
"We kept the customer in mind at every step of this redesign," said Jon Oringer, CEO of Bigstock. "These upgrades to Bigstock, along with our proven payment and licensing models, will help image buyers get the right image fast and ensure the continued success of our contributors."
An important feature of the site is its vastly improved search engine, which has been enhanced to provide the perfect balance of quality, relevance, popularity and freshness in search results. The engine's specialized search algorithm will enable buyers to quickly and simply find the perfect stock photo, vector or illustration for their needs.
About Bigstock:
Bigstock was founded in 2004 with the goal of providing affordable, royalty-free images - perfect for any type of design project. Since then, Bigstock has grown into one of the world's largest credit-based stock image agencies, offering millions of high quality photographs, illustrations, and vectors. Bigstock's extensive image library, its affordability and strong search engine have made the company an important resource for image buyers worldwide. In 2009, Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock image company, acquired Bigstock. Bigstock, based in New York City, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shutterstock.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/NY62068LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Bigstock
CONTACT: Felicia Morton, +1-646-649-5708, Felicia@mortonpr.com
Web Site: http://www.bigstock.com/
Big investment reflects company's commitment to providing the best online experience for stock image buyers around the world
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Bigstock, one of the world's leading online royalty-free stock image agencies, announced today the launch of its eagerly anticipated website overhaul, http://www.bigstock.com, built to provide the best online experience for buyers looking to purchase high quality stock images via affordable credit-based payment options.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/NY62068LOGO)
The site, designed in collaboration with Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock photo company, reflects the company's deep knowledge of the global stock image marketplace, and its commitment to expand Bigstock's global presence after acquiring the company last year.
In addition to its sleek new interface, the site boasts a full spectrum of functions to improve user experience, including advanced search capabilities, more intuitive navigation, larger image previews and thumbnails, and improved tools for contributors. Bigstock also launched a new blog dedicated to covering company news, as well as updates from buyers, contributors and guest bloggers.
"We kept the customer in mind at every step of this redesign," said Jon Oringer, CEO of Bigstock. "These upgrades to Bigstock, along with our proven payment and licensing models, will help image buyers get the right image fast and ensure the continued success of our contributors."
An important feature of the site is its vastly improved search engine, which has been enhanced to provide the perfect balance of quality, relevance, popularity and freshness in search results. The engine's specialized search algorithm will enable buyers to quickly and simply find the perfect stock photo, vector or illustration for their needs.
About Bigstock:
Bigstock was founded in 2004 with the goal of providing affordable, royalty-free images - perfect for any type of design project. Since then, Bigstock has grown into one of the world's largest credit-based stock image agencies, offering millions of high quality photographs, illustrations, and vectors. Bigstock's extensive image library, its affordability and strong search engine have made the company an important resource for image buyers worldwide. In 2009, Shutterstock, the world's largest subscription-based stock image company, acquired Bigstock. Bigstock, based in New York City, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shutterstock.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100304/NY62068LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Bigstock
CONTACT: Felicia Morton, +1-646-649-5708, Felicia@mortonpr.com
Web Site: http://www.bigstock.com/
Atrato Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Atrato Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors
LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 4 -- Atrato, Inc. (http://www.Atrato.com), the leading provider of high performance autonomic tiered storage for data-intensive applications such as virtual environments, virtual desktops (VDI), business and scientific analytics, data warehousing, and Web 2.0 applications, announced today it has added two new members to the company's board of directors. Bobby Culpepper and James Sullivan join an elite group of storage and business luminaries to serve on Atrato's board.
"As the data access and storage market continues to evolve, there is a unique opportunity in the market to drive new growth and development," stated Steve Visconti, Atrato president and CEO. "Bobby and Jim bring excellent leadership and vision. Their diverse backgrounds, entrepreneurial spirit and keen customer insight will help guide Atrato as we solidify our technology roadmap and strengthen our position as a leading storage innovator."
Mr. Culpepper brings to Atrato a unique combination of technology, business and financial acumen. A former VP of Technology and CIO of Phillips 66 Company, a Division of Phillips Petroleum and Tesoro Petroleum, he was responsible for managing the company's technology strategies. In addition Mr. Culpepper was on several boards including 66 Federal Credit Union. As a board member for ten years and chairman for four, Mr. Culpepper helped the board and management team grow the credit union business from $50 million to $300 million. Most recently, he has used his operational experience to help small, emerging startups accelerate growth. Mr. Culpepper graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a MBA from the University of Oklahoma.
Mr. Sullivan, a retired Eastman Kodak executive, brings over 35 years of experience in business management, research and technical strategy. Having served as CTO/COO for Kodak's Theme Park and Entertainment Business, Kodak's Hollywood Post Production Business, and Kodak's Hollywood Digital Cinema Business, he has spearheaded several initiatives driving improvement in cinema and digital imaging. He currently holds 20 patents in digital imaging technology. Mr. Sullivan was part of the Kodak Doctoral Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has a Master of Science Degree in Physics from the University of Notre Dame.
About Atrato, Inc.
Atrato, Inc. is revolutionizing the data management and storage markets by challenging the traditional thinking on how to optimize storage. Atrato's autonomic tiered storage architecture solves the productivity challenges created by performance starved applications to overcome the physical limitations of traditional disk I/O systems. Its unique, high performance solutions combine autonomic software, high density spinning disk and tightly integrated SSD technology to deliver unparalleled performance density, scalability, and management, at the industry's lowest operational costs. For more information, visit http://www.atrato.com.
Source: Atrato, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacy Kamigaki of Atrato, Inc., +1-720-536-4000,
skamigaki@atrato.com
Web Site: http://www.atrato.com/
LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 4 -- Atrato, Inc. (http://www.Atrato.com), the leading provider of high performance autonomic tiered storage for data-intensive applications such as virtual environments, virtual desktops (VDI), business and scientific analytics, data warehousing, and Web 2.0 applications, announced today it has added two new members to the company's board of directors. Bobby Culpepper and James Sullivan join an elite group of storage and business luminaries to serve on Atrato's board.
"As the data access and storage market continues to evolve, there is a unique opportunity in the market to drive new growth and development," stated Steve Visconti, Atrato president and CEO. "Bobby and Jim bring excellent leadership and vision. Their diverse backgrounds, entrepreneurial spirit and keen customer insight will help guide Atrato as we solidify our technology roadmap and strengthen our position as a leading storage innovator."
Mr. Culpepper brings to Atrato a unique combination of technology, business and financial acumen. A former VP of Technology and CIO of Phillips 66 Company, a Division of Phillips Petroleum and Tesoro Petroleum, he was responsible for managing the company's technology strategies. In addition Mr. Culpepper was on several boards including 66 Federal Credit Union. As a board member for ten years and chairman for four, Mr. Culpepper helped the board and management team grow the credit union business from $50 million to $300 million. Most recently, he has used his operational experience to help small, emerging startups accelerate growth. Mr. Culpepper graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a MBA from the University of Oklahoma.
Mr. Sullivan, a retired Eastman Kodak executive, brings over 35 years of experience in business management, research and technical strategy. Having served as CTO/COO for Kodak's Theme Park and Entertainment Business, Kodak's Hollywood Post Production Business, and Kodak's Hollywood Digital Cinema Business, he has spearheaded several initiatives driving improvement in cinema and digital imaging. He currently holds 20 patents in digital imaging technology. Mr. Sullivan was part of the Kodak Doctoral Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has a Master of Science Degree in Physics from the University of Notre Dame.
About Atrato, Inc.
Atrato, Inc. is revolutionizing the data management and storage markets by challenging the traditional thinking on how to optimize storage. Atrato's autonomic tiered storage architecture solves the productivity challenges created by performance starved applications to overcome the physical limitations of traditional disk I/O systems. Its unique, high performance solutions combine autonomic software, high density spinning disk and tightly integrated SSD technology to deliver unparalleled performance density, scalability, and management, at the industry's lowest operational costs. For more information, visit http://www.atrato.com.
Source: Atrato, Inc.
CONTACT: Stacy Kamigaki of Atrato, Inc., +1-720-536-4000,
skamigaki@atrato.com
Web Site: http://www.atrato.com/
Jedi Mind, Inc. Creates Breakthrough Application Allowing Users to Navigate Computer and Send Email With the Power of Their Mind
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Jedi Mind, Inc. Creates Breakthrough Application Allowing Users to Navigate Computer and Send Email With the Power of Their Mind
CARDIFF, Calif., March 4 -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com) announces the completion of a revolutionary thought-controlled software application which allows the user to navigate the computer, click and double click to open programs, compose email and send with the power of their mind. The application can be used by anyone, but is especially beneficial to people with disabilities who have problems with communicating. For the first time in their life, many disabled people will be able to operate a computer and communicate via email.
The application called "Jedi Mouse" is available on The Company's website http://www.JediMindInc.com which will sell for $99 as a software download and requires the use of a wireless headset developed by Emotiv. Jedi Mind is in the process of creating a video demonstrating the technology and it will be posted to the website next week. The Company plans to market the product to everyday users of the computer, as well as to associations for the disabled, clinics and non-profit organizations. "We are proud of this accomplishment, to enable thousands of people with disabilities to communicate what they are thinking for the first time and perform the everyday tasks on the computer that we all take for granted," stated Brent Fouch, CEO.
About Jedi Mind, Inc.
Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by Emotiv, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company develops medical applications and video games that are controlled by the power of your mind.
Safe Harbor:
From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.
Source: Jedi Mind, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations of Jedi Mind, Inc., +1-760-635-2595,
Contact@JediMindInc.com
Web Site: http://www.jedimindinc.com/
CARDIFF, Calif., March 4 -- Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com) announces the completion of a revolutionary thought-controlled software application which allows the user to navigate the computer, click and double click to open programs, compose email and send with the power of their mind. The application can be used by anyone, but is especially beneficial to people with disabilities who have problems with communicating. For the first time in their life, many disabled people will be able to operate a computer and communicate via email.
The application called "Jedi Mouse" is available on The Company's website http://www.JediMindInc.com which will sell for $99 as a software download and requires the use of a wireless headset developed by Emotiv. Jedi Mind is in the process of creating a video demonstrating the technology and it will be posted to the website next week. The Company plans to market the product to everyday users of the computer, as well as to associations for the disabled, clinics and non-profit organizations. "We are proud of this accomplishment, to enable thousands of people with disabilities to communicate what they are thinking for the first time and perform the everyday tasks on the computer that we all take for granted," stated Brent Fouch, CEO.
About Jedi Mind, Inc.
Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by Emotiv, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain. The Company develops medical applications and video games that are controlled by the power of your mind.
Safe Harbor:
From time to time, the Company may issue news releases that contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.
Source: Jedi Mind, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations of Jedi Mind, Inc., +1-760-635-2595,
Contact@JediMindInc.com
Web Site: http://www.jedimindinc.com/
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Shift to Smartphones Drives Retailers to Tailor the Sales Experience
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Shift to Smartphones Drives Retailers to Tailor the Sales Experience
T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Wireless Retail Sales Experience
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 4 -- As more wireless customers switch to smartphones, many retailers are readjusting the wireless retail sales experience to address the specific needs of these customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study(SM)-Volume 1 released today.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a)
Now in its seventh year, the semiannual study analyzes evaluations from customers who recently had an in-store wireless retail sales experience. Overall customer satisfaction with major wireless carrier-branded stores is based on four factors. In order of importance, they are: sales staff (49%); price and promotion (27%); store facility (14%); and display (10%).
Nearly 40 percent of customers who visited a wireless retail store in the past six months to replace or upgrade a phone from a previous carrier, switch carriers or sign up for wireless service for the first time now own smartphones. The study finds that satisfaction with the retail experience among smartphone owners averages 11 index points higher (on a 1,000-point scale) than that of traditional wireless handset owners (727 vs. 716, on average), despite the fact that smartphones require additional service plan options and are more complex to operate. Smartphone owners are more satisfied than traditional handset owners in all factors, particularly with regard to the sales staff.
"The increase in smartphone sales will have a long-term impact on how carriers handle their customers' needs," said Kirk Parsons, senior director of wireless services at J.D. Power and Associates. "These phones do require retailers to adapt by constantly training sales staff to keep pace with new features and offerings, but carrying out simple tasks, such as explaining the phone's operation, provides salespeople with a great opportunity to optimize the customer's wireless experience and fosters greater loyalty to both the carrier and store."
The study finds that owners of smartphones are 27 percent more likely to visit their carrier's retail facility to inquire about a problem with their phone than are those with traditional handsets. In addition, smartphone users are 18 percent more likely to inquire about having their phone repaired, compared with owners of traditional mobile phones.
The study also finds that smartphone owners spend an average of more than one hour in the store during the sales experience, which is four minutes longer than owners of traditional phones. Smartphones require retailers to spend significantly more time carrying out tasks such as activating the phone. Sales representatives spend about one minute longer carrying out value-add tasks with smartphone owners, such as showing them how to operate the phone, than owners of traditional handsets.
"In general, wireless carriers are succeeding in adapting to the quickly evolving landscape by ensuring their sales representatives are highly knowledgeable about newer offerings such as smartphones and the high-speed data plans they utilize," said Parsons. "As consumers continue to take advantage of the latest technology, it is crucial for sales staff to be knowledgeable about all phone models and service plans available and to continue to display a high level of courtesy and honesty during the sales process to ensure satisfaction levels improve."
Among customers who are highly satisfied (scores of 8 or more points on a 10-point scale) with the knowledge of a salesperson, 92 percent say they plan to revisit the retail store, compared with just 70 percent of those who are less satisfied. Similarly, 91 percent of highly satisfied customers say they will recommend the store, while just 62 percent of less-satisfied customers say the same.
T-Mobile ranks highest in customer satisfaction among major wireless carrier-owned retail stores for a second consecutive time with a score of 723, performing particularly well with regard to quality of sales staff and price and promotions. Verizon Wireless (722) closely follows T-Mobile in the rankings.
The study also finds the following key retail wireless sales transaction patterns:
-- Seventy-one percent of customers report that a sales representative
explained data plan offerings during their most recent visit. In
addition, more than one-third of customers report having discussed 3G
coverage with a representative.
-- Displaying basic courtesies, such as acting in a straightforward and
honest manner, remain critical for sales representatives. Satisfaction
is 204 index points higher when representatives are perceived as
straightforward and honest than when they are not.
-- Nearly one-half (46%) of wireless customers visit their retailer to
upgrade or replace a phone from their current carrier. However,
satisfaction is highest when retail store visits are to add or
subtract a family member (732) or to renew or change a service plan
(727).
The 2010 U.S. Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study--Volume 1 is based on experiences reported by 8,000 wireless customers who completed a retail sales transaction within the past six months. The study was fielded between July and December 2009. For more information on customer satisfaction with wireless service, wireless retail sales, cell phone handsets, customer care, prepaid wireless service and business wireless service, please visit JDPower.com.
Overall Retail Sales Index Rankings
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)
Index
Carrier score JDPower.com Power Circle Ratings
------- ----- --------------------------------
For Consumers
-------------
T-Mobile 723 5
Verizon Wireless 722 5
Industry Average 719 3
AT&T 712 2
Sprint Nextel 711 2
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.
J.D. Power and Associates Media Contacts:
John Tews; Troy, Mich.; (248) 312-4119; media.relations@jdpa.com
Syvetril Perryman; Westlake Village, Calif.; (805) 418-8103;
media.relations@jdpa.com
No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: J.D. Power and Associates
CONTACT: John Tews, Troy, Mich., +1-248-312-4119, or Syvetril Perryman,
Westlake Village, Calif., +1-805-418-8103, media.relations@jdpa.com, both of
J.D. Power and Associates
Web Site: http://www.jdpower.com/
T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Wireless Retail Sales Experience
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 4 -- As more wireless customers switch to smartphones, many retailers are readjusting the wireless retail sales experience to address the specific needs of these customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study(SM)-Volume 1 released today.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a)
Now in its seventh year, the semiannual study analyzes evaluations from customers who recently had an in-store wireless retail sales experience. Overall customer satisfaction with major wireless carrier-branded stores is based on four factors. In order of importance, they are: sales staff (49%); price and promotion (27%); store facility (14%); and display (10%).
Nearly 40 percent of customers who visited a wireless retail store in the past six months to replace or upgrade a phone from a previous carrier, switch carriers or sign up for wireless service for the first time now own smartphones. The study finds that satisfaction with the retail experience among smartphone owners averages 11 index points higher (on a 1,000-point scale) than that of traditional wireless handset owners (727 vs. 716, on average), despite the fact that smartphones require additional service plan options and are more complex to operate. Smartphone owners are more satisfied than traditional handset owners in all factors, particularly with regard to the sales staff.
"The increase in smartphone sales will have a long-term impact on how carriers handle their customers' needs," said Kirk Parsons, senior director of wireless services at J.D. Power and Associates. "These phones do require retailers to adapt by constantly training sales staff to keep pace with new features and offerings, but carrying out simple tasks, such as explaining the phone's operation, provides salespeople with a great opportunity to optimize the customer's wireless experience and fosters greater loyalty to both the carrier and store."
The study finds that owners of smartphones are 27 percent more likely to visit their carrier's retail facility to inquire about a problem with their phone than are those with traditional handsets. In addition, smartphone users are 18 percent more likely to inquire about having their phone repaired, compared with owners of traditional mobile phones.
The study also finds that smartphone owners spend an average of more than one hour in the store during the sales experience, which is four minutes longer than owners of traditional phones. Smartphones require retailers to spend significantly more time carrying out tasks such as activating the phone. Sales representatives spend about one minute longer carrying out value-add tasks with smartphone owners, such as showing them how to operate the phone, than owners of traditional handsets.
"In general, wireless carriers are succeeding in adapting to the quickly evolving landscape by ensuring their sales representatives are highly knowledgeable about newer offerings such as smartphones and the high-speed data plans they utilize," said Parsons. "As consumers continue to take advantage of the latest technology, it is crucial for sales staff to be knowledgeable about all phone models and service plans available and to continue to display a high level of courtesy and honesty during the sales process to ensure satisfaction levels improve."
Among customers who are highly satisfied (scores of 8 or more points on a 10-point scale) with the knowledge of a salesperson, 92 percent say they plan to revisit the retail store, compared with just 70 percent of those who are less satisfied. Similarly, 91 percent of highly satisfied customers say they will recommend the store, while just 62 percent of less-satisfied customers say the same.
T-Mobile ranks highest in customer satisfaction among major wireless carrier-owned retail stores for a second consecutive time with a score of 723, performing particularly well with regard to quality of sales staff and price and promotions. Verizon Wireless (722) closely follows T-Mobile in the rankings.
The study also finds the following key retail wireless sales transaction patterns:
-- Seventy-one percent of customers report that a sales representative
explained data plan offerings during their most recent visit. In
addition, more than one-third of customers report having discussed 3G
coverage with a representative.
-- Displaying basic courtesies, such as acting in a straightforward and
honest manner, remain critical for sales representatives. Satisfaction
is 204 index points higher when representatives are perceived as
straightforward and honest than when they are not.
-- Nearly one-half (46%) of wireless customers visit their retailer to
upgrade or replace a phone from their current carrier. However,
satisfaction is highest when retail store visits are to add or
subtract a family member (732) or to renew or change a service plan
(727).
The 2010 U.S. Wireless Retail Sales Satisfaction Study--Volume 1 is based on experiences reported by 8,000 wireless customers who completed a retail sales transaction within the past six months. The study was fielded between July and December 2009. For more information on customer satisfaction with wireless service, wireless retail sales, cell phone handsets, customer care, prepaid wireless service and business wireless service, please visit JDPower.com.
Overall Retail Sales Index Rankings
(Based on a 1,000-point scale)
Index
Carrier score JDPower.com Power Circle Ratings
------- ----- --------------------------------
For Consumers
-------------
T-Mobile 723 5
Verizon Wireless 722 5
Industry Average 719 3
AT&T 712 2
Sprint Nextel 711 2
About J.D. Power and Associates
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, Capital IQ, J.D. Power and Associates, McGraw-Hill Construction and Aviation Week. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2008 were $6.4 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com.
J.D. Power and Associates Media Contacts:
John Tews; Troy, Mich.; (248) 312-4119; media.relations@jdpa.com
Syvetril Perryman; Westlake Village, Calif.; (805) 418-8103;
media.relations@jdpa.com
No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of J.D. Power and Associates.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: J.D. Power and Associates
CONTACT: John Tews, Troy, Mich., +1-248-312-4119, or Syvetril Perryman,
Westlake Village, Calif., +1-805-418-8103, media.relations@jdpa.com, both of
J.D. Power and Associates
Web Site: http://www.jdpower.com/
Funtalk China Holdings Limited Announces Participation in Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Funtalk China Holdings Limited Announces Participation in Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference
BEIJING, March 4 -- Funtalk China Holdings Limited (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FTLK) today announced the Company's participation in the Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference, to be held March 7-9, 2010 at the Regent Hotel in Beijing. Management's participation will consist of a presentation scheduled for 3:40 pm local time on Monday, March 8th and one-on-one meetings with investors. A webcast of the company's presentation will be available at the investor relations section of the Company's website: http://funtalk.investorroom.com/
Institutional investors interested in meeting the Company at this event should contact their Rodman & Renshaw institutional sales representative.
About Funtalk China Holdings Limited
The Company is a retailer and distributor of wireless communications devices, accessories and content in China. The Company enjoys a national network of branch offices and distribution centers servicing approximately 9,500 retail outlets in over 350 cities across 30 Chinese provinces, a network of mobile phone retail chains with a total of 430 mobile phone retail stores, and an internet retailing platform ( http://www.dongdianwang.com/ ) to complement the Company's retail operations. More information about the Company can be found at http://www.funtalk.cn/
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements made by the parties as a result of a number of factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include the risk that the Company will not use the proceeds from the offering in the manner contemplated or successfully integrate any acquisitions of retail chains, as well as the other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended from time to time. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
http://www.dongdianwang.com
http://www.dongdianwang.com
Source: Funtalk China Holdings Limited
CONTACT: Francis Kwok Cheong Wan, Senior Vice President +86-10-5852-8027,
or franciswan@funtalk.cn; or Bill Zima, ICR Inc. (US), +1-203-682-8200, or
bill.zima@icrinc.com
Web site: http://funtalk.investorroom.com/
BEIJING, March 4 -- Funtalk China Holdings Limited (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FTLK) today announced the Company's participation in the Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference, to be held March 7-9, 2010 at the Regent Hotel in Beijing. Management's participation will consist of a presentation scheduled for 3:40 pm local time on Monday, March 8th and one-on-one meetings with investors. A webcast of the company's presentation will be available at the investor relations section of the Company's website: http://funtalk.investorroom.com/
Institutional investors interested in meeting the Company at this event should contact their Rodman & Renshaw institutional sales representative.
About Funtalk China Holdings Limited
The Company is a retailer and distributor of wireless communications devices, accessories and content in China. The Company enjoys a national network of branch offices and distribution centers servicing approximately 9,500 retail outlets in over 350 cities across 30 Chinese provinces, a network of mobile phone retail chains with a total of 430 mobile phone retail stores, and an internet retailing platform ( http://www.dongdianwang.com/ ) to complement the Company's retail operations. More information about the Company can be found at http://www.funtalk.cn/
Safe Harbor and Informational Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements made by the parties as a result of a number of factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include the risk that the Company will not use the proceeds from the offering in the manner contemplated or successfully integrate any acquisitions of retail chains, as well as the other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form F-1, as amended from time to time. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
http://www.dongdianwang.com
http://www.dongdianwang.com
Source: Funtalk China Holdings Limited
CONTACT: Francis Kwok Cheong Wan, Senior Vice President +86-10-5852-8027,
or franciswan@funtalk.cn; or Bill Zima, ICR Inc. (US), +1-203-682-8200, or
bill.zima@icrinc.com
Web site: http://funtalk.investorroom.com/
Technomedia Solutions Expands and Enhances Design Team
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Technomedia Solutions Expands and Enhances Design Team
Company Reinforces Position as A/V Design, Integration, and Content Leader
ORLANDO, Fla., March 4 -- Seeking to reinforce its position as the leading innovator in large scale A/V media systems and content production, Technomedia Solutions has expanded its visual systems design and integration business unit in response to increased demand for large scale projection, custom lens design, lighting, LED display technologies, video media head end systems, and cutting edge media production. One such project the company was recently commissioned for is the design of a large exterior building 3D projection mapping project in Eastern Europe scheduled for unveiling in 2011.
"These areas of design and integration have experienced fast growing demand as our customers have sought new ways to rise above their competition in a tough economy. Thanks to our diverse business mix and, with the addition of our advanced interactive controls group in NYC, we have been able to consistently deliver the most creative and innovative thinking in these categories," stated Jerry Garner, Senior Design Manager. No stranger to these types of projects, the Technomedia team has been a key contributor to massive visual designs like Fashion Show Las Vegas, Hollywood and Highland, McDill Air Force Base, the Shuttle Experience for Kennedy Space Center, and numerous cutting edge rides at major theme parks. Through its TMS Digital Cinema division, it has also performed large scale roll-outs of new Sony digital cinema projection technologies. Garner added, "We have made many refinements over the past few months to enhance Technomedia by adding new talent to our highly skilled team. The expanded team and new initiatives set in motion by John Miceli, our president and 'chief creative officer,' will ensure our ability to continue as the recognized leader in these new target areas for our business growth."
Technomedia Solutions and its affiliated companies are led by John Miceli who established a reputation early in his career as the visionary co-founder of the world famous Soundelux Showorks which proudly holds many innovative credits for media and technology design developments along with the joy of sharing the honor of an Oscar awarded to Roundelay Partners for Braveheart. Miceli and his companies have been developing advanced technology and media designs for museums, education, entertainment and corporate clients for many years and are expanding operations in Los Angeles, NYC, and Orlando in 2010. The Advanced Projection Group can deliver large scale projects on any level which includes 3D video mapping, theme park attractions, government and military projects, and many others. Technomedia Solutions is committed to delivering world-class experiences to our clients and their patrons through the creative design and integration of technology and media, faithfully executing projects on time and on budget anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.gotechnomedia.com.
Source: Technomedia Solutions
CONTACT: Scott Bennett, +1-321-217-9629, sbennett@tmsdigicinema.com, for
Technomedia Solutions
Web Site: http://www.gotechnomedia.com/
Company Reinforces Position as A/V Design, Integration, and Content Leader
ORLANDO, Fla., March 4 -- Seeking to reinforce its position as the leading innovator in large scale A/V media systems and content production, Technomedia Solutions has expanded its visual systems design and integration business unit in response to increased demand for large scale projection, custom lens design, lighting, LED display technologies, video media head end systems, and cutting edge media production. One such project the company was recently commissioned for is the design of a large exterior building 3D projection mapping project in Eastern Europe scheduled for unveiling in 2011.
"These areas of design and integration have experienced fast growing demand as our customers have sought new ways to rise above their competition in a tough economy. Thanks to our diverse business mix and, with the addition of our advanced interactive controls group in NYC, we have been able to consistently deliver the most creative and innovative thinking in these categories," stated Jerry Garner, Senior Design Manager. No stranger to these types of projects, the Technomedia team has been a key contributor to massive visual designs like Fashion Show Las Vegas, Hollywood and Highland, McDill Air Force Base, the Shuttle Experience for Kennedy Space Center, and numerous cutting edge rides at major theme parks. Through its TMS Digital Cinema division, it has also performed large scale roll-outs of new Sony digital cinema projection technologies. Garner added, "We have made many refinements over the past few months to enhance Technomedia by adding new talent to our highly skilled team. The expanded team and new initiatives set in motion by John Miceli, our president and 'chief creative officer,' will ensure our ability to continue as the recognized leader in these new target areas for our business growth."
Technomedia Solutions and its affiliated companies are led by John Miceli who established a reputation early in his career as the visionary co-founder of the world famous Soundelux Showorks which proudly holds many innovative credits for media and technology design developments along with the joy of sharing the honor of an Oscar awarded to Roundelay Partners for Braveheart. Miceli and his companies have been developing advanced technology and media designs for museums, education, entertainment and corporate clients for many years and are expanding operations in Los Angeles, NYC, and Orlando in 2010. The Advanced Projection Group can deliver large scale projects on any level which includes 3D video mapping, theme park attractions, government and military projects, and many others. Technomedia Solutions is committed to delivering world-class experiences to our clients and their patrons through the creative design and integration of technology and media, faithfully executing projects on time and on budget anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.gotechnomedia.com.
Source: Technomedia Solutions
CONTACT: Scott Bennett, +1-321-217-9629, sbennett@tmsdigicinema.com, for
Technomedia Solutions
Web Site: http://www.gotechnomedia.com/
toptable iPhone app Hits 100,000 Downloads in Two Weeks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:49:01 AM
toptable iPhone app Hits 100,000 Downloads in Two Weeks
LONDON, March 4, 2010-- toptable's new iPhone app, has been downloaded 100,000 times
in just a fortnight, and has consistently been rated one of the top five most
popular free lifestyle apps in the Apple App Store over the past ten days.
Users of the toptable app have praised its features and
functionality along with the convenience of researching and booking
restaurants whilst on the move. One reviewer commented, "This is the best app
by far for restaurant reviews and booking in the app store. Highly
recommended." Another said "I'm glad to be able to use toptable from my phone
- I can look at offers and book a table whenever and wherever I feel hungry!"
Carl Lyons, Marketing Director, said, "This shows there is a
huge demand to access restaurant information and book online and on the go.
We think this is great news for restaurateurs and customers alike. toptable
is committed to providing fresh ways for people to search and book great
restaurant deals."
The toptable iPhone app lets people find and book restaurants
while on the move. They can choose to see all offers nearby on a handy map or
search for and book venues anywhere, anytime. It also features an innovative
'augmented reality' element that uses the iPhone's GPS and compass to allow
users to actually see where the nearby restaurants are, how near and in which
direction.
Notes to Editors:
toptable is Europe's leading online dining community and restaurant
reservation service. The toptable group which incorporates city-eating, a
network of 61 global food websites, features thousands of restaurants in 14
countries and receives 3 million monthly visitors (Omniture). Shareholders
include legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson and celebrity chef Gary
Rhodes.
iPhone app is downloadable from http://iphone.toptable.com/
http://www.toptable.com
Source: toptable
For further information, please contact: Ros Choate, Head of PR, t: +44(0)20-3311-2274, m: +44(0)7889-232970, e: ros.choate@toptable.com
LONDON, March 4, 2010-- toptable's new iPhone app, has been downloaded 100,000 times
in just a fortnight, and has consistently been rated one of the top five most
popular free lifestyle apps in the Apple App Store over the past ten days.
Users of the toptable app have praised its features and
functionality along with the convenience of researching and booking
restaurants whilst on the move. One reviewer commented, "This is the best app
by far for restaurant reviews and booking in the app store. Highly
recommended." Another said "I'm glad to be able to use toptable from my phone
- I can look at offers and book a table whenever and wherever I feel hungry!"
Carl Lyons, Marketing Director, said, "This shows there is a
huge demand to access restaurant information and book online and on the go.
We think this is great news for restaurateurs and customers alike. toptable
is committed to providing fresh ways for people to search and book great
restaurant deals."
The toptable iPhone app lets people find and book restaurants
while on the move. They can choose to see all offers nearby on a handy map or
search for and book venues anywhere, anytime. It also features an innovative
'augmented reality' element that uses the iPhone's GPS and compass to allow
users to actually see where the nearby restaurants are, how near and in which
direction.
Notes to Editors:
toptable is Europe's leading online dining community and restaurant
reservation service. The toptable group which incorporates city-eating, a
network of 61 global food websites, features thousands of restaurants in 14
countries and receives 3 million monthly visitors (Omniture). Shareholders
include legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson and celebrity chef Gary
Rhodes.
iPhone app is downloadable from http://iphone.toptable.com/
http://www.toptable.com
Source: toptable
For further information, please contact: Ros Choate, Head of PR, t: +44(0)20-3311-2274, m: +44(0)7889-232970, e: ros.choate@toptable.com
AT&T Brings Free 'myWireless Mobile' Application to BlackBerry Bold and Curve Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
AT&T Brings Free 'myWireless Mobile' Application to BlackBerry Bold and Curve Devices
BlackBerry Customers Can View Data and Voice Usage, Manage Bill Payments, Add New Wireless Features and More
DALLAS, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced the expanded availability of AT&T myWireless Mobile - a free app that allows wireless subscribers to easily manage family and individual accounts directly from their handset - to both BlackBerry® Bold(TM) and BlackBerry® Curve(TM) customers**.
The mobile app edition brings greater ease and simplicity to wireless account management needs, featuring:
-- Bill Payment - Pay your bill directly from your phone
-- Voice and Data Usage - View usage for minutes, data and messaging
-- Features - Add or remove features, including new texting plans and
more, directly from your handset
To download the app, subscribers should visit http://www.att.com/mybb from their BlackBerry Web browser and follow the instructions; an interactive video plus additional information on myWireless Mobile for BlackBerry customers is also live at http://www.att.com/mybbmobile. An existing myWireless account is required to utilize the app. Customers can establish an account by visiting http://www.att.com/mywireless.
The AT&T MyWireless Mobile app is available at no cost on the following BlackBerry smartphones:
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9000
-- Blackberry® Curve(TM) 8900
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8520
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8320
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8310
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4.3 operating system or above required.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sarah Illingworth of AT&T Inc., +1-617-692-0516,
sillingworth@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
BlackBerry Customers Can View Data and Voice Usage, Manage Bill Payments, Add New Wireless Features and More
DALLAS, March 4 -- AT&T* today announced the expanded availability of AT&T myWireless Mobile - a free app that allows wireless subscribers to easily manage family and individual accounts directly from their handset - to both BlackBerry® Bold(TM) and BlackBerry® Curve(TM) customers**.
The mobile app edition brings greater ease and simplicity to wireless account management needs, featuring:
-- Bill Payment - Pay your bill directly from your phone
-- Voice and Data Usage - View usage for minutes, data and messaging
-- Features - Add or remove features, including new texting plans and
more, directly from your handset
To download the app, subscribers should visit http://www.att.com/mybb from their BlackBerry Web browser and follow the instructions; an interactive video plus additional information on myWireless Mobile for BlackBerry customers is also live at http://www.att.com/mybbmobile. An existing myWireless account is required to utilize the app. Customers can establish an account by visiting http://www.att.com/mywireless.
The AT&T MyWireless Mobile app is available at no cost on the following BlackBerry smartphones:
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9700
-- BlackBerry® Bold(TM) 9000
-- Blackberry® Curve(TM) 8900
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8520
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8320
-- BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 8310
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4.3 operating system or above required.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sarah Illingworth of AT&T Inc., +1-617-692-0516,
sillingworth@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Cinram Announces Review of Historical Tax Filings
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Cinram Announces Review of Historical Tax Filings
TORONTO, March 4 -- Cinram International Income Fund (TSX: CRW.UN) (the "Fund") announced that it was advised last evening by KPMG LLP ("KPMG"), the Fund's auditor and tax advisors, that in their view an error was made in certain of the Fund's previously filed tax returns for 2008 and prior years. KPMG has advised the Fund that the matter may result in an understatement of net income tax liabilities in a range approximating U.S.$10-20 million.
The Fund is reviewing the matter with its advisors. Until that review is completed the Fund cannot determine whether an error was made or, if so, the potential impact on its previously filed financial statements and on the fourth quarter and 2009 year end results announced on March 2, 2010.
About Cinram
Cinram International Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, is the world's largest provider of pre-recorded multimedia products and related logistics services. With facilities in North America and Europe, Cinram International Inc. manufactures and distributes pre-recorded DVDs, audio CDs, and CD-ROMs for motion picture studios, music labels, publishers and computer software companies around the world. Cinram also provides distribution and logistics services to the telecommunications industry in North America through its wireless subsidiary. The Fund's units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CRW.UN. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cinram.com.
Source: Cinram International Income Fund
CONTACT: John H. Bell, Tel: (416) 332-2902, johnbell@cinram.com
TORONTO, March 4 -- Cinram International Income Fund (TSX: CRW.UN) (the "Fund") announced that it was advised last evening by KPMG LLP ("KPMG"), the Fund's auditor and tax advisors, that in their view an error was made in certain of the Fund's previously filed tax returns for 2008 and prior years. KPMG has advised the Fund that the matter may result in an understatement of net income tax liabilities in a range approximating U.S.$10-20 million.
The Fund is reviewing the matter with its advisors. Until that review is completed the Fund cannot determine whether an error was made or, if so, the potential impact on its previously filed financial statements and on the fourth quarter and 2009 year end results announced on March 2, 2010.
About Cinram
Cinram International Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, is the world's largest provider of pre-recorded multimedia products and related logistics services. With facilities in North America and Europe, Cinram International Inc. manufactures and distributes pre-recorded DVDs, audio CDs, and CD-ROMs for motion picture studios, music labels, publishers and computer software companies around the world. Cinram also provides distribution and logistics services to the telecommunications industry in North America through its wireless subsidiary. The Fund's units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CRW.UN. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cinram.com.
Source: Cinram International Income Fund
CONTACT: John H. Bell, Tel: (416) 332-2902, johnbell@cinram.com
Advocate USA, LLC Launches GLBT Social Networking Site Queerbook.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Advocate USA, LLC Launches GLBT Social Networking Site Queerbook.com
Massive Consumer Study Helps Guide New Site to Represent Advocacy and Education
ADDISON, Texas, March 4 -- Queerbook.com lay dormant from 2003 until the owner of the URL happened to take a look at the Google Analytics showing hundreds of thousands of hits on the direct URL entry alone. After discovery, the owner took the site, which had been going to be a "year book" for local gay and lesbian bars, and decided to launch into GLBT social networking ventures.
"It's a competitive niche; however, we are focusing on non-porn, non-quickie, agenda items. We want to bring advocacy, education, interaction and fun to our GLBT members. We commissioned a study by Texas Research and Investment which showed both the increasing acceptance of the 'queer' moniker within the community and the ideals of having a site not dedicated to finding the hottest porn and quickest hookup," says Rick Setter of Advocate USA, LLC, the corporation responsible for Queerbook.com.
Queerbook.com offers members chat, groups, blogs, pictures, videos, and soon, other features including multiple profiles and privacy options. In addition, a speed networking and speed dating feature will be deployed ever two weeks for members.
"The investment in initial research has allowed us to build a site optimized for desired features. We may be skewed toward the 30 to 40 set because of the values we represent, but advertisers will find a rich market to reach on Queerbook.com," says Setter.
Visit it http://www.queerbook.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Rick Setter
1-800-936-0812
15530 Lewis Place 4729
Addison, TX 75001
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Source: Advocate USA, LLC
CONTACT: Rick Setter, +1-800-936-0812
Web Site: http://www.queerbook.com/
Massive Consumer Study Helps Guide New Site to Represent Advocacy and Education
ADDISON, Texas, March 4 -- Queerbook.com lay dormant from 2003 until the owner of the URL happened to take a look at the Google Analytics showing hundreds of thousands of hits on the direct URL entry alone. After discovery, the owner took the site, which had been going to be a "year book" for local gay and lesbian bars, and decided to launch into GLBT social networking ventures.
"It's a competitive niche; however, we are focusing on non-porn, non-quickie, agenda items. We want to bring advocacy, education, interaction and fun to our GLBT members. We commissioned a study by Texas Research and Investment which showed both the increasing acceptance of the 'queer' moniker within the community and the ideals of having a site not dedicated to finding the hottest porn and quickest hookup," says Rick Setter of Advocate USA, LLC, the corporation responsible for Queerbook.com.
Queerbook.com offers members chat, groups, blogs, pictures, videos, and soon, other features including multiple profiles and privacy options. In addition, a speed networking and speed dating feature will be deployed ever two weeks for members.
"The investment in initial research has allowed us to build a site optimized for desired features. We may be skewed toward the 30 to 40 set because of the values we represent, but advertisers will find a rich market to reach on Queerbook.com," says Setter.
Visit it http://www.queerbook.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Rick Setter
1-800-936-0812
15530 Lewis Place 4729
Addison, TX 75001
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.
Source: Advocate USA, LLC
CONTACT: Rick Setter, +1-800-936-0812
Web Site: http://www.queerbook.com/
Fellowship Technologies to Be a Part of LifeWay Christian Resources' Digital Church
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
Fellowship Technologies to Be a Part of LifeWay Christian Resources' Digital Church
IRVING, Texas, March 4 -- Fellowship Technologies is pleased to announce its partnership with LifeWay Christian Resources in the launching of its Digital Church initiative. This strategic alliance combines the leading web-based church management software, Fellowship One, and the trusted resources of LifeWay through its new web portal located at LifeWay.com/DigitalChurch. The Digital Church initiative is part of a larger strategy for LifeWay to enhance its delivery systems and keep up with the digital needs of the church, and Fellowship Technologies is proud to be included.
"We are very excited to be a part of LifeWay's Digital Church initiative," said Jeff Hook, Chief Executive Officer of Fellowship Technologies. "It is an honor to have a world-class Christian organization such as LifeWay select Fellowship One as their recommended church management software. Their vision for the Digital Church aligns perfectly with our mission to empower the local church through advanced technology."
Through LifeWay's Digital Church portal church leaders will have easy access to download a wide range of resources. "We launched Digital Church to provide solutions that will help churches be more effective in ministry," said Tim Vineyard, LifeWay's chief information officer. "Ministry leaders now have access, in one place, to a full range of digital resources. Digital Church services and solutions are easy to use and come from trusted resource providers."
As one of these trusted providers, Fellowship Technologies offers its flagship product, Fellowship One, a web-based church management software solution that helps dynamic churches of any size or denomination become more effective in ministry, more efficient in administration, with the essential information to make decisions. Fellowship One provides a unique 360-degree, single view of the family including individuals, their involvement and their needs so the church can personalize their care. More information is available at FellowshipTech.com/DigitalChurch.
About LifeWay Christian Resources
LifeWay is the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is one of the world's largest providers of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, church supplies and Internet services through LifeWay.com. Established in Nashville, Tenn. in 1891, the company owns and operates more than 150 LifeWay Christian Stores throughout the United States, as well as two of the largest Christian conference centers in the country. LifeWay is a religious nonprofit organization that receives no funding from the denomination and reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world.
About Fellowship Technologies
Fellowship Technologies was founded in 2004 with a mission to edify God and His Kingdom by empowering the church community through advanced technology. Their flagship product, Fellowship One, is a web-based church management software solution used by ministries around the world ranging in size from new church plants to mega-sized, multi-site, churches. For more information please visit http://www.fellowshiptech.com/.
Contact:
Anthony Coppedge
Director of Communications
Fellowship Technologies
acoppedge@fellowshiptech.com
Phone: 469-442-0100
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.
Source: Fellowship Technologies
CONTACT: Anthony Coppedge, Director of Communications of Fellowship
Technologies, +1-469-442-0100, acoppedge@fellowshiptech.com
Web Site: http://www.fellowshiptech.com/
IRVING, Texas, March 4 -- Fellowship Technologies is pleased to announce its partnership with LifeWay Christian Resources in the launching of its Digital Church initiative. This strategic alliance combines the leading web-based church management software, Fellowship One, and the trusted resources of LifeWay through its new web portal located at LifeWay.com/DigitalChurch. The Digital Church initiative is part of a larger strategy for LifeWay to enhance its delivery systems and keep up with the digital needs of the church, and Fellowship Technologies is proud to be included.
"We are very excited to be a part of LifeWay's Digital Church initiative," said Jeff Hook, Chief Executive Officer of Fellowship Technologies. "It is an honor to have a world-class Christian organization such as LifeWay select Fellowship One as their recommended church management software. Their vision for the Digital Church aligns perfectly with our mission to empower the local church through advanced technology."
Through LifeWay's Digital Church portal church leaders will have easy access to download a wide range of resources. "We launched Digital Church to provide solutions that will help churches be more effective in ministry," said Tim Vineyard, LifeWay's chief information officer. "Ministry leaders now have access, in one place, to a full range of digital resources. Digital Church services and solutions are easy to use and come from trusted resource providers."
As one of these trusted providers, Fellowship Technologies offers its flagship product, Fellowship One, a web-based church management software solution that helps dynamic churches of any size or denomination become more effective in ministry, more efficient in administration, with the essential information to make decisions. Fellowship One provides a unique 360-degree, single view of the family including individuals, their involvement and their needs so the church can personalize their care. More information is available at FellowshipTech.com/DigitalChurch.
About LifeWay Christian Resources
LifeWay is the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is one of the world's largest providers of Christian products and services, including Bibles, church literature, books, music, audio and video recordings, church supplies and Internet services through LifeWay.com. Established in Nashville, Tenn. in 1891, the company owns and operates more than 150 LifeWay Christian Stores throughout the United States, as well as two of the largest Christian conference centers in the country. LifeWay is a religious nonprofit organization that receives no funding from the denomination and reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world.
About Fellowship Technologies
Fellowship Technologies was founded in 2004 with a mission to edify God and His Kingdom by empowering the church community through advanced technology. Their flagship product, Fellowship One, is a web-based church management software solution used by ministries around the world ranging in size from new church plants to mega-sized, multi-site, churches. For more information please visit http://www.fellowshiptech.com/.
Contact:
Anthony Coppedge
Director of Communications
Fellowship Technologies
acoppedge@fellowshiptech.com
Phone: 469-442-0100
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.
Source: Fellowship Technologies
CONTACT: Anthony Coppedge, Director of Communications of Fellowship
Technologies, +1-469-442-0100, acoppedge@fellowshiptech.com
Web Site: http://www.fellowshiptech.com/