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Restaurant.com Selects Badgeville to Reward Customer Loyalty Using Gamification

Nation's largest dining deals site launches new rewards program powered by the #1 gamification platform to increase social loyalty

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Badgeville, the #1 gamification platform, and Restaurant.com, the nation's largest dining deals site, today have announced the launch of a new rewards program geared towards engaging loyal customers and helping them discover thousands of new dining opportunities offered by the site.

The first program of its kind, Restaurant.com's new social loyalty program for the best dining deals employs Badgeville's Behavior Platform to recognize highly engaged and loyal customers through a gamified experience. Rewards program participants can earn points, badges, and advance on the Restaurant.com Rewards Leaderboard simply by shopping and sharing on social channels, as well as for repeat site visits.

"Badgeville's dynamic Behavior Platform enabled us to quickly realize our vision for an innovative customer loyalty program," said Christopher Krohn, President and CMO, Restaurant.com. "We are excited to offer our customers yet another way to engage with our brand and discover amazing dining discounts everywhere their travels take them."

How the Program Works:

    --  Customers are automatically enrolled in the program when they log-in to
        their Restaurant.com account and can begin to earn points immediately.
    --  Once they complete a reward-worthy action, participants receive a
        message of congratulations as well as a clue about what to do next to
        achieve additional points and badges.
    --  Customers start at a Newbie level and continue to "level-up" as points
        and badges are earned.
    --  As the program continues to grow, Restaurant.com will identify ways to
        surprise high-level participants with Restaurant.com gift certificates.
"Restaurant.com is leading the way in focusing on the modern customer experience to increase loyalty," said Chandar Pattabiram, VP of WW Marketing, Badgeville. "Even the best businesses must innovate to retain customers, and there is no better way to do this than with a loyalty program that ties into the existing actions of the customer on your brand's website and mobile applications."

For more information or to check out the new features, visit http://www.Restaurant.com.

About Badgeville
Badgeville, the #1 gamification and behavior management platform, enables companies in virtually every industry to influence and measure user behavior. World-class businesses in more than 20 countries use Badgeville's Behavior Platform, an award-winning Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution to increase customer loyalty, user engagement, and employee performance across an organization's websites, mobile apps and enterprise applications. With over 180 customers, Badgeville brings Game Mechanics, Reputation Mechanics, and Social Mechanics to industry leaders and innovators including Deloitte, EMC, Oracle, Autodesk, Bell Media, NBC, Universal Music, VMware, and more. Founded in 2010, Badgeville is based in Menlo Park, Calif. and has offices in New York and Europe. (To learn more follow @Badgeville or visit http://www.badgeville.com)

About Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide. The company offers savings at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide with more than 50,000 gift certificate options. Restaurant.com brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and -served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more than $2 billion through the gift certificate program. Restaurant.com hasoperated since 1999 and is based in Arlington Heights, Ill.

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Badgeville

CONTACT: Sarah Hilmer, +1-317-340-5301, shilmer@sspr.com

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

Inq Mobile Launches MATERIAL Delivering Content Based On Your Social DNA

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Inq Mobile today announces the beta launch of MATERIAL, a free service that maps your social DNA to deliver a personalized collection of news, stories and videos to your smartphone. To get started, download MATERIAL from the Google Play store here.

To view a video introduction and walkthrough of MATERIAL, visit INQ's YouTube channel here.

Just enter your Twitter or Facebook credentials into MATERIAL and it searches out current things you'll love from sources you'll know and new ones you'll discover. The more you use MATERIAL the more it learns from you, fine tuning your experience and evolving with you as your tastes and interests change.

"We have used our combined Android and social network knowledge to create MATERIAL which analyzes individual tastes and interests to give each person a unique experience mapped to their social DNA," said Ken Johnstone, CEO & Co-Founder of Inq Mobile. "MATERIAL pores over millions of pieces of content to deliver the perfect combination that you will find entertaining, interesting and informative."

With the sheer volume of digital content out there MATERIAL aims to be a single source for all current information by applying a proprietary algorithm to your social activity, including the people you follow, the things you say and the things you do. It scours the globe for relevant content that it groups by interests. You can also easily add an interest if it's outside your existing social activity.

MATERIAL Features

    --  MATERIAL is unique to you, what you like and who you follow - we search
        millions of sites throughout the day to bring you the stories that are
        right for you in graphically rich editions.
    --  Takes no time or effort to set up - just sign in to Twitter and/or
        Facebook and MATERIAL delivers personalized content based on your social
        activity.
    --  MATERIAL adapts to you, so as your interests change, our app changes
        with you, while you still remain in control of your listed topics.
    --  It's not just the usual sources; MATERIAL gives you stories from places
        you never knew existed.
    --  If you love something MATERIAL has discovered, it's easy to share across
        your social networks.
Pricing and Availability
The MATERIAL Android app (beta version) is free and available for download at the Google Play Store here. Tablet, iOS and Desktop versions will follow later.

Our Inq Mobile Journey
Founded in 2007 and based in London, we started life as a radically new type of business focused on putting social networks like Facebook at the heart of the mobile experience; something no one else was doing at the time and one the Facebook generation was crying out for. We focused on giving our customers what they wanted - not what other mobile brands were trying to sell them.

Our first product, the INQ1, did just that and won the best handset award at GSMA Barcelona for the revolutionary work we were doing with social networks like Facebook. Our first Android smartphone, the Inq Cloud Touch, continued to build our pioneering reputation by again redefining how people experienced Facebook on mobile. Always a software company at heart, we're now focusing exclusively on the software side of things where we've always excelled and our audience builds their lives around.

MATERIAL is the first of a number of products in development. To keep up to date on the latest MATERIAL news follow us on @inqmaterial or to find out more visit inqmobile.com

For more information please contact the INQ press office:

Anders Steele

FortyThree, Inc.

831.401.3175
inq@43pr.com

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Inq Mobile

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

Alright TV Announces Live Streaming Worship Services

Digital Channel Revolutionizes Content Viewing With Rollout of Real-time National Worship Services

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracey E. Edmonds, President and CEO of Alright TV, today announced the new faith-friendly programming and content developed for Alright TV. Alright TV will launch on Easter Sunday, March 31st and will appeal to the aspirational and inspirational goals of consumers of all ages with buzz-worthy comedies, talk, reality, music, and online streaming of Sunday church services from around the country. 

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"Developing Alright TV has been an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience," says Edmonds who teamed with The RLJ Companies founder and chairman Robert L. Johnson and YouTube to create the new digital channel. "Working with our creative teams to produce a faith-friendly lineup of series that will make you laugh, touch your heart, and inspire you to live a higher purpose, has been uplifting and I am thrilled for the channel's debut. Faith is the foundation of who we are and the new channel allows viewers to connect to sermons and inspirational testimonies from anywhere in the country."

"Alright TV is an innovative channel and digital platform that offers programming for audiences of all backgrounds," said Steve Lawrence, Alright TV's Executive Director of Faith Outreach and Content. "We have been able to use the power of technology to assist pastors and congregations from across the country with expanding their outreach to the faith-based community as well as using the channel to create new audiences for rising talent in Christian entertainment genres."       

Vurch(Worship & Devotion) will live-stream weekly church services and sermons from pastors around the country. With its innovative platform and national database of devotional and worship services, Vurch features some of today's foremost spiritual leaders, such as Bishop T.D. Jakes, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and Apostle Frederick K. C. Price. Vurch viewers can live-stream Sunday church services from any location across the country and globally.

A partial list of the churches confirmed to date include:

    Abundant Life Family Worship   Ever Increasing Faith/Crenshaw Christian
     Church                        Center
    Bishop George Searight        Apostle Frederick K.C. Price
    New Brunswick, NJ             Los Angeles, CA

    Agape Family Worship Center   Greater Grace Temple
    Pastor Lawrence Powell        Bishop Charles Ellis III
    Rahway, NJ                    Detroit, MI

    Agape International Spiritual
     Center                       Potter's House Dallas
    Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith  Bishop T.D. Jakes
    Culver City, CA               Dallas, TX

    Beacon Light International
     Cathedral                    Potter's House of North Dallas
    Bishop Darryl Brister         Pastor Sheryl Brady
    New Orleans, LA               Allen, TX

    Born Again Church             Potter's House of Denver
    Bishop Horace Hockett         Pastor Chris Hill
    Nashville, TN                 Denver, CO

    City of Hope International    Saint Paul Church of Jacksonville
    Pastor Terrell Fletcher       Dr. John E. Guns
    San Diego, CA                 Jackson, FL

    Empowerment Temple
    Pastor Jamal Bryant
    Baltimore, MD
Alright TV is a free subscription based channel. Visit http://www.alrighttv.comand join now to receive updates on new shows, content and information on upcoming programming and projects. If you pastor a congregation or ministry and would like more information on Vurch and live-streamed services, submit inquiries to info@alrighttv.com.

About The RLJ Companies: The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies. Within The RLJ Companies portfolio, Johnson owns or holds interests in businesses operating in a publicly traded hotel real estate investment trust; private equity; financial services; asset management; insurance services; automobile dealerships; sports and entertainment; and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming. The RLJ Companies is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, with affiliate operations in Charlotte, NC; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; San Juan, PR; and Monrovia, Liberia. Prior to founding The RLJ Companies, Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET). For more information visit: http://www.rljcompanies.com.

About Our Stories Films, LLC: Our Stories Films is the first African American owned film production studio that produces theatrical motion pictures that showcase the talents of African Americans on both sides of the camera and in the creative process. Founded in 2006, Our Stories Films is headquartered in Hollywood, CA, and targets underserved, urban audiences within the family and urban comedy genre with a production budget of $5M-$7M per film. In May 2011, Our Stories Films in collaboration with TriStar, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, produced and released Jumping the Broom, which debuted as the number one comedy during the opening box office weekend. For additional information please visit: http://www.ourstoriesfilms.com.

About Alright TV: Alright TV is a groundbreaking digital channel that will revolutionize faith friendly content viewing. Featuring premiere talent along with rising stars, Alright TV offers the best in feel-good, value based entertainment which will inspire and motivate. Alright TV brings buzz-worthy comedies, talk, reality, music, and the streaming of national Sunday church services. Developed by Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and Tracey E. Edmonds, President and COO of Our Stories Films, Alright TV is a digital collaboration with YouTube that includes an array of online productions and entertainment. For more about Alright TV visit: http://www.youtube.com/alrighttv or http://www.alrighttv.com.

Contact: Traci Otey Blunt, 240.744.7858 or press@rljcompanies.com

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DLI Unveils the Latest in its Line of Rugged Vehicle Mount Computers

LAPORTE, Ind., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DLI, a leading manufacturer of rugged tablets, in-vehicle computers, and mobile POS devices today announced the release of the DLI 9300 Vehicle Mount Computer.

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A fifth-generation vehicle mount computer, the DLI 9300 VMC is built to operate in the harshest of industrial environments.  The 8.4" industrial-rated resistive LCD touch screen comes with an optional heated screen defroster, allowing you to operate in extreme cold temperatures as low as -22°F.

Multiple and concurrent operating wireless communications options with WiFi, CDMA and GPRS, Bluetooth, and GPS combine with a robust dual core Intel(®) Atom processor, memory and storage specs to deliver both outstanding performance and energy efficiency.

Other key features of the DLI 9300 Vehicle Mount Computer include:

    --  Fully mapped 72-key backlit QWERTY keyboard with number pad and 12
        function keys
    --  Choice of Operating Systems, including Windows(®) 7, Windows(®)
        Embedded 7, Linux 2.6 (Ubuntu) and Android(®) 4.0 ICS
    --  An integrated power-filtering DC converter (10~75V input) with
        integrated battery backup
    --  A variety of ports, including (2) USB 2.0 locking connectors, (2) RS232
        or (1) VGA port, (1) Ethernet 10/100/1000
Borrowing from DLI's previous generation vehicle mount products, the DLI 9300 is housed in a ruggedized metal enclosure with IP54-rated protection from dust and water.  It also meets or exceeds MIL STD. 810F for shock and vibration, making it one of the toughest vehicle-mount computers available.

Communication, data capture and collaboration across the entire supply network requires accurate, up-to-date information from the factory floor to warehouse and beyond.  Manage factory floor operations, material handling activities, quality control inspections and more, using the integrated data collection technologies available in the DLI 9300 VMC.

The DLI 9300 Vehicle Mount Computer can streamline the mobile operations in industrial applications including manufacturing production and dock-side solutions.  Designed, manufactured in USA, the DLI 9300 VMC will be available for delivery to both end users and resellers alike starting June 2013 starting around $1630.

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CONTACT: Ashley Klee, 1-800-526-1299 x716, a.klee@dataltd.com

Alright TV Announces Lineup Of New Faith-Friendly And Family-Oriented Digital Programming

Issa Rae, Deion Sanders, AJ Johnson, DeRay Davis, and Cheryl Jackson Headline Original Productions

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, and Tracey E. Edmonds, President and CEO of Alright TV, today announced the new programming slate of upcoming family-oriented and faith-friendly content developed for the channel created in collaboration with YouTube. Alright TV will launch on Easter Sunday, March 31st and will appeal to the aspirational and inspirational goals of consumers of all ages with buzz-worthy comedies, talk, reality, music, and online streaming of Sunday church services from around the country.

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"I am very excited about the launch of Alright TV and the broad array of diversified producer-generated content that has been produced and made available through the channel," said Johnson. "Tracey is an award-winning producer and I am confident that viewers will enjoy the new digital series that she and her team have developed featuring well known artists and personalities from the faith-based, reality, sports and entertainment industries. Alright TV's content and collaboration with YouTube represents the spectrum of new and exciting opportunities for consumers and advertisers," he concluded.

"Alright TV is a groundbreaking channel that will revolutionize faith-friendly content viewing and will feature premiere talent along with rising stars," said Edmonds. "There has been, and for some time, a lack of availability of faith-based, family friendly programming on television. Alright TV, in collaboration with YouTube's global platform, fills this gap by making the genre available to everyone." She continued, "We have incredible talent on board and are excited to present our viewers with new digital series that offer the best in feel-good, value based entertainment that will both inspire and motivate. I look forward to continuing to work with YouTube and our outstanding creative team of writers that have produced quality entertainment for the channel, ultimately creating a lineup of some of the best digital offerings that consumers will enjoy."

Upcoming Alright TV premieres include:

    --  Issa Rae, the creative mind behind the ground-breaking Internet
        sensation Awkward Black Girl, brings us The Choir, a comedic series
        about the personal, spiritual and often controversial dynamics of a
        revered church choir.

    --  NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders debuts two new inspirational reality
        series. In Sports Dads, Sanders comes to the rescue to counsel families
        of sports-obsessed parents pushing their children too hard. He will also
        produce and star in Truth, an inspirational show that will uplift and
        motivate viewers to put a more positive outlook into practice.

    --  Take Action, produced by 1820 Productions features Cheryl "Action"
        Jackson transforming the lives of families in need. Facing hard hitting
        economic struggles that have impacted the lives of families from around
        the country, Jackson and her team bring hope and joy to families in need
        by blessing them with gifts that help with everyday family living.

    --  Written by Vanessa Middleton, former co-executive producer of The Cosby
        Show, Walk This Way is a comedy sketch series in which parishioners seek
        advice from their pastor for some of the most unusual problems. Series
        stars Michael Kenneth Williams (Boardwalk Empire, The Wire).

    --  Ms. Right and Mr. Right are two webisode series that explore dating from
        both the male and female perspectives. Ms. Right stars DeRay Davis of 21
        Jump Street and Jumping the Broom and Mr. Right stars Kali Hawk of
        Couples Retreat and New Girl both on the search for love through a
        series of blind dates with the most undesirable candidates in hopes of
        finding their respective Mr. and Ms. Right.

    --  YouTube's popular comedy trio, The Playmakers - Kevin Fredericks, Jason
        Fredericks, and Anthony Davis bring faith-friendly comedy with hilarious
        takes on some of the most recognizable church related topics.

    --  The No-Budget Gourmet, Bravo's Top Chef alum and from the Food Network's
        Private Chefs of Beverly Hills, Chef Brian Hill teaches America how to
        eat well and spend less on meals that will impress. Chef Brian is joined
        by special comedy guests each episode.

    --  Dr. James Meschino headlines Pure Health, an in-depth look at the
        natural ways to approach health and living.

    --  Dormtainment features You Tube's super popular 6-man Atlanta comedy
        sketch troop who deliver laugh out loud webisodes on the trials and
        tribulations of college and young adult life.

    --  Celebrity lifestylist AJ Johnson shows viewers how to attain a better
        mind, body and soul in The AJ ZONE.

    --  Preach On, Teach On, an amateur blog series where rising inspirational
        speakers offer words of encouragement and inspiration that empowers.

    --  Vurch will live-stream weekly church services and sermons of pastors
        from around the country. With its innovative platform and national
        database of devotional and worship churches, Vurch features some of
        today's foremost spiritual leaders such as Bishop T.D. Jakes, Reverend
        Michael Beckwith, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and Apostle Frederick K. C.
        Price.

    --  Powerful inspirational, theme-based messages will be featured with
        Message from the Masters, a collection of teachings from pastors of
        various ministries and well known inspirational speakers.

    --  In addition to live-streaming weekly broadcasts of devotional and
        worship services, Alright TV will feature an array of powerful
        inspirational messages, gospel and Christian-themed musical videos on
        demand and ministries from well-known speakers and spiritual leaders.
About The RLJ Companies: The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies. Within The RLJ Companies portfolio, Johnson owns or holds interests in businesses operating in a publicly traded hotel real estate investment trust; private equity; financial services; asset management; insurance services; automobile dealerships; sports and entertainment; and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming. The RLJ Companies is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, with affiliate operations in Charlotte, NC; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; San Juan, PR; and Monrovia, Liberia. Prior to founding The RLJ Companies, Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET). For more information visit: http://www.rljcompanies.com.

About Our Stories Films, LLC: Our Stories Films is the first African American owned film production studio that produces theatrical motion pictures that showcase the talents of African Americans on both sides of the camera and in the creative process. Founded in 2006, Our Stories Films is headquartered in Hollywood, CA, and targets underserved, urban audiences within the family and urban comedy genre with a production budget of $5M-$7M per film. In May 2011, Our Stories Films in collaboration with TriStar, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, produced and released Jumping the Broom, which debuted as the number one comedy during the opening box office weekend. For additional information please visit: http://www.ourstoriesfilms.com.

About Alright TV: Alright TV is a groundbreaking digital channel that will revolutionize faith friendly content viewing. Featuring premiere talent along with rising stars, Alright TV offers the best in feel-good, value based entertainment which will inspire and motivate. Alright TV brings buzz-worthy comedies, talk, reality, music, and the streaming of national Sunday church services. Developed by Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and Tracey E. Edmonds, President and COO of Our Stories Films, Alright TV is a digital collaboration with YouTube that includes an array of online productions and entertainment. For more about Alright TV visit: http://www.youtube.com/alrighttv or http://www.alrighttv.com.

Contact: Traci Otey Blunt, 240.744.7858 or press@rljcompanies.com

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PrivacyStar Launches Free Feature of Privacy Application

Privacy Mobile Solution Features Free One-Touch Text Spam Complaint Filing and a New Visually Appealing Interface

CONWAY, Ark., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PrivacyStar, makers of smartphone applications that enable users to take control of their mobile phones, is announcing the availability of a free SMS spam complaint filing feature for Android smartphones. With an all-new polished and functional interface, the application now offers for the first time the ability for users to easily file text message spam complaints directly to the Federal Trade Commission from their mobile phones.

To begin using PrivacyStar now, download the app from Google Play. To learn more about PrivacyStar visit http://www.PrivacyStar.com.

"Analysts estimate that the amount of spam text messages in the U.S. rose by 45 percent from 2011 to a total of 4.5 billion text messages in 2012," said Jeff Stalnaker, CEO of PrivacyStar. "Spam text messages aren't going away any time soon and neither are calls from debt collectors and telemarketers. PrivacyStar is thrilled to offer an application with simple, one-touch call and text message complaint filing so mobile users can easily report those who are breaking the rules to the FTC."

Previous versions allowed users to report calls that are potential violations of the Do Not Call Registry and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. To date, PrivacyStar users have filed more than 470,000 complaints to the FTC. Now users can additionally file text message spam complaints.

PrivacyStar currently offers a subscription-based application with unlimited call and text blocking capabilities, along with call and text number lookup features. Mobile users can enjoy the benefits of FTC complaint filing for SMS spam, Do Not Call Registry and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations without purchasing PrivacyStar's full suite of features.

Pricing and Availability
PrivacyStar offers a free full feature seven-day trial. After the trial period, users can enjoy filing complaints free of charge and may continue using all features for a small monthly fee.  PrivacyStar is available for immediate download at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privacystar.android

About PrivacyStar
PrivacyStar, a smartphone application, provides consumers with the top of the line in phone privacy, protection and preference. Based in Conway, Arkansas, PrivacyStar has years of regulatory experience working with both Federal and State bodies to define and understand all aspects of consumer protection laws and regulations, and has patented numerous privacy and preference solutions.

For regular PrivacyStar updates follow us at http://www.twitter.com/PrivacyStar, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PrivacyStar or visit http://www.PrivacyStar.com.

PrivacyStar is a registered trademark of First Orion Corp. All registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Sara Johnson
FortyThree, Inc.
831.332.5816
PrivacyStar@43pr.com

SOURCE  PrivacyStar

PrivacyStar

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

Discovery en Espanol Examines The Most Iconic Inventions Of The Modern Era

The network premieres COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO, a landmark series that reveals the fascinating stories behind the cell phone, the car, the airplane and the skyscraper

MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery en Espanol premieres COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO (How We Invented the World), a landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern era: cell phones, cars, airplanes and skyscrapers.  Along with these creations, COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO is also a celebration of determination, passion and human ingenuity. This four part series will air on Sundays at 7PM ET/4PM PT, beginning February 24.

Each episode reveals the fascinating story of these four iconic inventions of the modern age and celebrates the people and events that lead to their development. Showcasing the brilliant minds behind these innovations, the series highlights stories of ingenuity, extraordinary connections, and jaw-dropping experiments that have defined the world as we know it today and how it will be tomorrow.

In COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO viewers will learn, for example, how the cell phone originated from an idea that sounds straight out of a science fiction movie, and how it evolved into the modern phones of today; how a group of engineers transformed the "Motorwagen" prototype into the super cars of our time; and which engineering feats gave way to the impressive skyscrapers that are an integral part of the greatest cities.

The series uses state-of-the-art filming techniques and cinematic CGI, and includes interviews with experts and celebrities from all over the world. Among them are Mexicans Mario Molina, scientist and Nobel Prize winner in chemistry; architect Enrique Norten and Emilio Azcarraga III, CEO of Televisa Group.

Episode Descriptions:

Skyscrapers - Sunday, February 24 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
Tall buildings have captivated and inspired since the beginning of ancient societies. The Age of the Skyscraper has seen innovation and achievement, as well as its share of tragedy. These buildings are symbols of the success and progress of modern society.

Airplanes - Sunday, March 3 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
If any invention symbolizes mankind's triumph over its own physical limitation, it is flight.  From the first lift off with the American Fathers of Flight to remotely piloted aircraft, mankind has conquered the skies through commercial use and space exploration.

Cell Phones - Sunday, March 10 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
With over 5 billion in use worldwide, cell phones are an indispensable communication tool. From the earliest model in 1970s New York to the current innumerable models and features, this episode explores how "smart" phones have evolved and what we can expect in the future.

Cars - Sunday, March 17 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
Cars are a necessity of modern society. They make up one of the most important and lucrative industries and are considered a symbol of social status.

To learn more about Discovery en Espanol programming and for interactive games and news about the channel, visit tudiscovery.com or follow us at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Espanol
Discovery en Espanol is the Spanish-language voice of Discovery. It is the premier network dedicated to offering the finest in quality programming in the areas of science and technology, world culture and history, nature and wildlife as well as real-life drama. The network creates an indelibly enriching experience by collecting the best of what Discovery's networks have to offer in combination with its own original Spanish-language content. Created by the world's most trusted media brand, Discovery en Espanol translates not just the words, but the feeling of Discovery, educating and engaging audiences nationwide with fascinating glimpses into the incredible world they inhabit. For more information, visit tudiscovery.com or follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol.

SOURCE  Discovery en Espanol

Discovery en Espanol

CONTACT: Heidi Lazo, heidi_lazo@discovery.com, +1-786-273-4103; or Sol Colom, sol_colom@discovery.com, +1-786-273-4418

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

Bowker® Teams with Vook to Offer Ebook Creation and Distribution Services

MyIdentifiers will now offer authors an easy ebook solution powered by Vook

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowker®, a ProQuest affiliate, is teaming with Vook to enrich the offerings available on Bowker's acclaimed MyIdentifiers.com site. Now, in addition to accessing Bowker's ISBN and metadata services on MyIdentifiers.com, authors will be able to purchase Vook's ebook production and distribution solutions, all from one location. Vook's distribution network includes major e-retailers Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple.

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"The self-publishing community is growing dramatically and we're eager to support these authors with access to high-quality services," said Beat Barblan, Director, Bowker Identifier Services. "We are continuously evolving MyIdentifiers.com to become a one-stop site where authors, as well as self and small publishers can easily find what they need. Teaming with Vook is another important step toward fulfilling that goal."

With the ability to offer ebook production and distribution through Vook, Bowker has become a turn-key solution for authors who want to bring their books to market quickly. Leveraging Vook's ebook capabilities, Bowker is able to offer its customers easy access to services that can aid in the distribution and accounting for their ebooks. 

"Being able to add ebook creation and distribution to its list of essential offerings makes Bowker a truly innovative leader in solutions for authors and publishers," said Matthew Cavnar, Vook Vice-President, Business Development. "We're excited to help Bowker's customers bring their work to fruition."

About Bowker(®) (http://www.bowker.com)
Bowker is the world's leading provider of bibliographic information and management solutions designed to help publishers, booksellers, and libraries better serve their customers. Creators of products and services that make books easier for people to discover, evaluate, order, and experience, the company also generates research and resources for publishers, helping them understand and meet the interests of readers worldwide. Bowker, a ProQuest affiliate, is the official ISBN Agency for the United States and its territories. The company is headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, with additional operations in England and Australia.

About Vook
Founded in 2009, Vook has created an innovative technology platform that helps content holders to create great ebooks, add video and images, publish the ebooks to their own Web pages and to the major e-retailers, and track their sales. Vook provides a turnkey solution for content strategy, including editorial, marketing and distribution services and has worked with a range of partners, including The New York Times, NBC, Simon & Schuster, Google, American Express Publishing, and Newsweek Daily Beast. For more information, please visit http://vook.com or contact Allison@vook.com.

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CONTACT: Beth Dempsey, for Bowker, +1-248-349-7810, beth.dempsey@proquest.com

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

NTT Communications Opens PoP in Nordics to Expand Global IP Network

LONDON, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    NTT Communications [http://www.eu.ntt.com/jp/index.html ] (NTT Com) in Europe, a
member of the NTT Group - the number one Fortune Global 500 telecommunications company -
has increased its global IP network reach and capacity into the Nordics, with the opening
of a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Stockholm.

    Based in TelecityGroup's data center in Stockholm, expansion into this key market
shows NTT Com's commitment to providing an extended network for its customers coming into
and out of Europe. The PoP is a new, key market for NTT Com and will provide high-speed,
reliable Internet connectivity on its high quality, Tier-1 Global IP Network.

    Not only will it reach customers in Sweden, but will extend to customers in the wider
Nordic region, Russia and the Baltic countries; Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, enabling
them to provide robust resilient services to its customers. This expansion provides more
options for carriers, ISP's and direct customers by increasing the portfolio of
connectivity routes available.

    Clive Hamilton, Head of Global IP Network in Europe said, "This PoP opens up a whole
new region for NTT Com. We can provide extended reach with new and existing customers in
the Nordics to the rest of the world." Hamilton continues, "The Nordic region is one of
the most stable and prosperous economies in Europe supported by thriving manufacturing and
service industries. This additional region will help organizations to gain greater
competitive advantage in their global operations and connect with growth opportunities in
the Asian market."

    Since the beginning of 2012, NTT Communications has shown persistent and stable growth
in the Central and Eastern European carrier and IP markets. Now totalling 30 PoP location
buildings overall, in the last 12 months, NTT Communications has added an additional 10
PoP locaton buildings in Europe, and has entered new markets in Brussels, Bucharest,
Budapest, Milan, Sofia, Vienna and Stockholm.

    TelecityGroup's data centers are built and operated to provide resilient and
always-available hosting environments. Commenting on the recent move into TelecityGroup's
facility, Niclas Sanfridsson, Managing Director of TelecityGroup Sweden said, "NTT chose
us for our network availability, high levels of physical and environmental resilience,
security excellence and flexibility. TelecityGroup already works with NTT in the UK and
Netherlands so we are excited that they have chosen to widen their reach into the Nordic
regions by locating in TelecityGroup's highly connected Stockholm data center."

    About NTT Communications Corporation

    NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including leading
global tier-1 IP network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150
countries, and over 140 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the
global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.

    For further information, please visit:

    http://www.ntt.com | http://www.twitter.com/nttcom |
http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtva

    About TelecityGroup

    TelecityGroup's data centres provide secure and highly-connected environments for the
IT and telecoms equipment that powers the digital economy. Headquartered in London, they
operate data centres in prime city centre positions in Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt,
Helsinki, London, Manchester, Milan, Paris and Stockholm. TelecityGroup is expanding
capacity in current markets by building new data centres and expanding existing facilities
ensuring they have the capacity to support customer growth.

    For further information, please visit:

    http://www.telecitygroup.com

       
        For media enquiries, please contact:
        Emma Crowe (Media Enquiries)
        Marketing Communications Manager - EMEA
        NTT Communications
        Emma.crowe@ntt.eu
        +44-7581-315-241

NTT Communications

Low Merchant PCI Compliance Rates Blamed On Dated Technology

PCI vendor calls for acquirer/ISO PCI program technology updates to meet merchant needs

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SecurityMetrics, a leader in payment data security and compliance, today revealed many merchants may not be compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) because they lack the required liability reducing technology provided by their merchant processor. According to the company's annual Payment Card Threat Report, two-thirds of merchants aren't compliant with the PCI DSS because they store unencrypted credit card data and lack sufficient technology to eliminate sensitive information.

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In addition, SecurityMetrics has revealed a growing trend that over 80% of merchants prefer their business to be covered by a breach protection program that includes prevention technology and financial stability tools in the event of a breach. However, this type of breach protection may not be readily available through many merchant processors.

SecurityMetrics recommends PCI technology modernization as a solution to the compliance crisis. Recently developed technologies, including data discovery, threat monitoring, and threat prevention tools are important in successfully achieving PCI compliance. In addition, updated management and compliance tracking tools enable easier program reporting, communication, and management for acquirer and ISO PCI compliance administrators.

"Dated technology is incapable of assisting its owner to meet today's current payment security objectives," said SecurityMetrics CEO, Brad Caldwell. "If an acquirer or ISO is stuck in a program that doesn't implement cutting edge technology, it's imperative to remodel the program to include updated technologies that increase portfolio value and decrease risk."

To learn how to remodel your PCI program with updated liability reducing technology, visit http://www.securitymetrics.com/remodel, contact 801.995.6864, or email remodel@securitymetrics.com

About SecurityMetrics (http://www.securitymetrics.com)
SecurityMetrics assists in protecting electronic commerce and payments leaders, global acquirers, and their retail customers from security breaches and data theft. The company is a leading provider and innovator in merchant data security and compliance, and as an Approved Scanning Vendor and Qualified Security Assessor, has helped over 1 million organizations manage PCI DSS compliance and/or secure their network infrastructure, data communication, and other information assets. Founded in October 2000, SecurityMetrics is a privately held company headquartered in Orem, Utah, USA.

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CONTACT: Amanda Harmon, 1-801-995-6516, amanda@securitymetrics.com

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

IGN Expands Across Platforms With Launch Of Dedicated App On Roku Streaming Devices

Hours of IGN content now available for instant, free access on nearly five million Roku players across the U.S., U.K., Republic of Ireland and Canada.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IGN Entertainment, the leading video games media company, today announced the launch of a new IGN app on Roku® streaming devices. The new IGN channel on Roku gives customers easy access to hours of IGN's content, from original series to video reviews and game help videos, to exclusive live streams and more.

An important part of IGN's multi-screen strategy aimed at reaching users beyond desktop and mobile web, Roku joins iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, YouTube and Xbox Live, as well as a recently-launched channel on Pulse, as the latest platform on which to enjoy IGN's content. 

Featuring 'instant access' to previews, reviews, game guides and game help walkthroughs; live-streamed events like the IGN Pro League and the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3); and IGN's extensive catalog of popular shows, including "The Daily Fix," "Strategize" and more - the app allows users to quickly view gaming-related content on the biggest screen in the house. 

"With this new app, we continue our mission to reach gamers wherever they are, across all platforms, services and devices.  Now Roku owners will be able to enjoy IGN's content - on TV and on demand," said Todd Northcutt, VP of Product, IGN Entertainment. 

The IGN app is available free of charge to all Roku users across all currently supported Roku player models in Canada, Republic of Ireland, UK, and US. 

To add the IGN channel to a Roku device directly from your desktop, visit: http://www.roku.com/channels#!details/20574/ign. 

About IGN Entertainment

A division of Ziff Davis, the leading digital media company in tech and gaming, IGN Entertainment is the world's largest video games media brand. Its network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, 1UP.com,GameSpy and others) is the #1 source for video game information. IGN's network also includes leading men's lifestyle site AskMen.com and entertainment site UGO.com.  Ziff Davis reaches a global audience of 53 million monthly unique users. Ziff Davis is a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

SOURCE  IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment

CONTACT: Kris Sharbaugh, IGN Entertainment, +1-415-896-3450, ksharbaugh@ign.com

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

Rally Software Acquires Real-Time Social Collaboration Hub

Acquisition Expands Rally's Global Footprint and Adds its First International R&D Site in Helsinki

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally®, a leader in Agile software development management, has acquired Flowdock(TM), a social collaboration hub for teams. The acquisition will add unified communication and collaboration to Rally's Agile ALM platform to ensure teams perform at a high level by keeping them connected and making the status and progress of work transparent.

"Collaboration is fundamental to Agile software development. Flowdock represents a powerful way for teams to collaborate on projects directly from their usual workflow," said Tim Miller, Rally's CEO. "Flowdock introduces an innovative way for teams to chat so users can stay in context and in flow."

In the October 2012 report, "The Forrester Wave(TM): Application Life-Cycle Management, Q4 2012," Forrester Research, Inc. says, "Many of the biggest ALM challenges, such as coordinating the work across geographically distributed teams, boil down to collaboration problems. Collaboration presents some extremely vexing puzzles for tools vendors, particularly given how idiosyncratically a specific set of people may collaborate with each other."

With more than 35 integrations, Flowdock is an information aggregator that brings together activity from project management tools, version control systems, operations monitoring and customer feedback channels. Co-located and geographically distributed teams get an easily consumable flow of the information they care most about to stay up-to-date and react in real-time. 

"Rally's products provide a great high-level overview of teamwork, but teams need to have a higher-noise communication medium," said Otto Hilska, founder and CEO of Flowdock. "We've done lots of fine tuning based on direct feedback from software developers and are excited to integrate Flowdock's social collaboration capabilities with Rally's enterprise Agile ALM platform so teams can quickly discuss issues and collaborate on the most important work."

The founders of Flowdock, Otto Hilska, Mikael Roos and Tuomas Silen, are experienced software developers and serial entrepreneurs who previously founded Nodeta and APIdock. Otto, Mikael, and Tuomas, along with the rest of the Flowdock team, join Rally's first international R&D facility, based in Helsinki, Finland. Visit Rally's Agile Blog to hear Otto and Rally's VP of Products, Todd Olson, discuss the acquisition and why social collaboration is so important to teams.

Tweet this: @RallySoftware Acquires Real-Time Social Collaboration Hub @Flowdock - http://bit.ly/11EXRgX

About Rally
Rally Software is a leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for managing Agile software development. The Rally Agile application lifecycle management (ALM) platform transforms the way organizations manage the software development lifecycle by closely aligning software development and strategic business objectives, facilitating collaboration, increasing transparency and automating manual processes. Companies use Rally to accelerate the pace of innovation, improve productivity and more effectively adapt to rapidly changing customer needs and competitive dynamics. Rally supports 154,000 paid users and more than 1,000 customers, including 36 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Rally, the Rally logo, Rally Software Development, and Flowdock are trademarks of Rally Software Development Corp. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Rally Software

Rally Software

CONTACT: Lara Vacante, +1-720-921-8128, lvacante@rallydev.com

Web Site: https://www.flowdock.com

New AT&T Content Delivery Network Offer Accelerates Bits And Bytes For Businesses

Enhanced CDN Offer from AT&T Improves Performance, Access and Management of Content-Rich Web and Mobile Environments

DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where content is king, businesses today understand that delays in delivering mobile apps, web pages or videos can cost them customers. To help businesses deliver, manage and make the most of their mobile and web content regardless of device, AT&T* today announced its enhanced, high-performance content delivery network (CDN) offer for businesses of all sizes.

AT&T CDN Service is available to U.S. customers, two months after AT&T announced a global strategic alliance with Akamai Technologies to provide content delivery network solutions.  A similar offer for global companies is also planned.

With the deployment of Akamai's CDN infrastructure within AT&T's network infrastructure, customers are expected to benefit from more efficient content routing and better delivery of digital content, video and Web applications, resulting in a better end-user experience.

The offer announced today will help businesses:

    --  Enable website pages to load faster across nearly any network-connected
        device, including mobile devices
    --  Accelerate software distribution securely across their enterprise
        networks and to customers
    --  Provide fast and highly secure distribution of content rich applications
        like high-definition video across nearly any connected device
    --  Ensure business-critical enterprise and cloud applications are highly
        secure and perform well for global Internet users outside of corporate
        firewalls
    --  Significantly improve the performance of e-commerce, financial, and
        other web and mobile transactions that rely on dynamic, personalized, or
        other non-cacheable data

"Our customers require high-performing, secure and reliable content delivery solutions to help them deal with a virtual sea of digital assets like mobile apps, movies, live events and other rich web content," said Jon Summers, Senior Vice President-Growth Platforms, AT&T Business Solutions. "Our new CDN solution allows them to manage and deliver content faster and more efficiently to end-users across broadband, mobile, Wi-Fi, and Intranet connections to virtually any device."

"Enterprises today need to deliver rich content to their customers efficiently, at a high quality level and in the format the customer desires," said Cindy Whelan, Principal Analyst, Business Network and Wholesale Services, Current Analysis. "Services like AT&T Content Delivery Network can assist enterprises in meeting these requirements by enabling them to manage, maximize, and accelerate the flow of digital assets, creating seamless mobile and web experiences regardless of device."

The Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) spans 81 countries and over 1,100 of the world's networks; with over 125,000 servers deployed in more than 2,100 locations as of 2012.

For more information on AT&T Content Delivery Network Service visit http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=2771

*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 and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

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/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. 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.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: AT&T Corporate Communications, Aaron Virola, +1-212-453-2396, av768w@att.com, or Melissa Salottolo, +1-212-453-2327, mm8216@att.com

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

Begslist Launches New Website TogetherWeDonate.org

Begslist.org, a unique resource that allows online begging announces the launch of its newest website TogetherWeDonate.org.

CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular free cyber begging website, Begslist.org announces the launch of its newest website, TogetherWeDonate.org.

Begslist.org serves as a cyber begging or crowd funding website to help people raise money for any personal needs or causes. Begslist adds TogetherWeDonate.org to its stable of websites, which include: Cyberbegging.org, Scamslist.com, the Begslist Blog.

The new TogetherWeDonate.org website tries to answer the question on why people donate and focuses on online donations instead of Internet begging. The goal of the new donation website is to encourage donations to charities and donating to people. There are plenty of charity websites and millions of people who are looking for people to donate to them. TogetherWeDonate.org offers a donation solution need to connect philanthropists, Good Samaritans, and general donators with the charities and people who need help.

The donate message that is emphasized on the donation website is that you can either donate to charities or donate to people. Charities will have the ability to post their causes in the "Donate to Charities" section and the Begslist.org cyber begging community will be displayed in the "Donate to People" section.

About Begslist.org
Since 2007, Begslist has tried to keep the reputation of establishing itself as free cyber begging website that allows access to anyone who needs help as compared to a paid cyber begging (pay-to-post) website by offering users FREE postings to ask for help.

Cyber begging or Internet begging is the online version of traditional begging or panhandling where people can ask strangers for money, food, clothing, or shelter. Begging online has a clear advantage to street begging or panhandling where it can be done with relative anonymity, thus eliminating or reducing the embarrassment or shame that associated with begging in public. Begslist is a free way to ask for donations online, maintain privacy, and protect one's pride when begging for help. Now with the recent United States of America JOBS Act, crowd funding has become a new category on Begslist's website where people with ideas or companies, such as business start-ups can ask for donations online.

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SOURCE  Begslist.org

Begslist.org

CONTACT: RJ Camposagrado, +1-847-708-8844, Help4u@begslist.org

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

30DC Announces Major MagCast Platform Upgrades

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 30DC, Inc. (OTC: TDCH), a provider of web-based tools for the monetization of digital content, today announced a major MagCast upgrade and officially launched Version 3 of the MagCast Digital Publishing Platform. The feature upgrades were developed, in part, from the feedback from our growing community of MagCasters, which includes 250+ live Newsstand digital magazines.

Ed Dale, the CEO of 30DC stated, "Building a magazine is just the first step. The MagCast platform with its new enhanced features provides progressive and advanced marketing and distribution for our customers. These new features will assist in keeping 30DC at the forefront of the digital magazine industry, all the while keeping MagCast as the digital magazine platform of choice for self-publishers seeking market leadership and influence."

Mr. Dale went on to describe the new MagCast features. "We have implemented new features including:

* New Design

We have created a new experience for readers opening a MagCast for the first time in Newsstand, which works differently than other areas of the Apple App Store. The new design is intended to provide greater ease for MagCast magazine readers in downloading their first issue and we believe this will lead to an increase in downloads and subsequent subscriptions.

* Ability to Clip and Share Pages

One of the biggest criticisms of magazines on Newsstand has been the inability to "clip" and save items (similar to cutting out articles and pasting them in a scrapbook).

MagCast version 3 includes a new feature enabling readers to "clip" excerpts of a magazine page and share them with their friends on Facebook and Twitter using the new iOS 6 system implementation. Magazine readers can now access Facebook and Twitter by clicking a button in App while remaining in the flow of reading their MagCast, rather than having to disconnect to access these services.

In addition, readers will be able to share these clips on Pinterest and Evernote. We think readers are going to enjoy having the ability to clip content from their MagCast to save, store and share.

Further, MagCast publishers will be provided greater exposure and the advantage of link building directly to their Newsstand landing page.

* Facebook Advertisement Tracking

Late last year, Facebook introduced the ability for advertisers to select which device their ads would run on. This has great potential for MagCasters as they can now target advertising to iPad users of Facebook only - saving wasted clicks on people who could not take advantage of MagCast.

MagCast, version 3, enhances the ability to reach the right audience, such as the dog magazine publisher targeting dog lovers who are looking at Facebook on their iPads.

*Video Previews of New MagCast Editions.

Video sells, and we believe that the ability for MagCasters to sell and promote their magazines with video will be yet another way to expand readership. This feature enables MagCasters to post a promotional video on their Newsstand landing page. We believe MagCast is the first digital magazine publishing platform to offer this feature.

* MagCast Partners Can Add Their Affiliate Link in the "Powered by MagCast" Link

A core part of the business plan for MagCast is the ability of approved partners to sell MagCast. Partners now have the ability to put their partner link into the magazine's "Powered by MagCast" section. The partner will now get credit for spreading the word on MagCast in their magazines with this link.

In conclusion, Mr. Dale remarked, "We are excited about these new developments and MagCast's continuing evolution in its goal to be a key player in the digital magazine industry."

About 30DC, Inc. (http://www.30dcinc.com)
30DC provides web-based tools for the monetization of digital content. The Company produces the following tools:

MagCast Publishing Platform - offers an apps development and maintenance tool for publishers seeking to circulate content on a single issue or subscription basis. MagCast utilizes Apple's Newsstand marketplace for digital media as the customer interface, which provides electronic distribution and collects revenue: http://www.magcast.co.

Market ProMax - allows anyone to sell digital products without any programming knowledge or technical expertise: http://www.marketpromax.com

The Challenge - a free module-based training program designed for individuals looking to learn about Internet marketing at their own pace. To date the education program has schooled more than 190,000 individuals, and currently has approximately 100,000 active online members: http://www.challenge.co.

Immediate Edge - one of the longest running, subscription-based Internet marketing programs on the web. Immediate Edge serves as a research and development department for hardcore Internet marketers to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends on Internet Marketing, and to learn the most innovative ways of making money online: http://www.immediateedge.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of various provisions of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, commonly identified by such terms as "believes," "looking ahead," "anticipates," "estimates" and other terms with similar meaning. Specifically, statements about the Company's plans for accelerated growth, improved profitability, future business partners, M&A activity, new service offerings and pursuit of new markets are forward looking statements. Although the company believes that the assumptions upon which its forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements should not be construed as fact.

The information contained in such statements is beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict what factors would cause results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. All forward-looking statements in the press release are  expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and by reference to the underlying assumptions.

For additional: Ted Greenberg CFO 30DC, Inc. Phone: 212-962-4400 Ext 83
E-mail: ted.greenberg@30dcinc.com or visit http://www.30dcinc.com

SOURCE  30DC, Inc.

30DC, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.30dcinc.com

Makers Of The Damon® System Announce Redesigned Damon Doctor Locator

Advanced Web, Mobile and Facebook Interfaces Offer Patients a Convenient, Easy to Access Tool for Locating Damon® System Orthodontists

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ormco Corporation, a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, today announced the launch of an enhanced Damon Doctor Locator that now allows orthodontic treatment seeking adults and teens to easily search for and locate a Damon® System provider in their area via the web, web-enabled devices and Facebook. With a clean, simple and intuitive design--complete with location detection technology, social sharing capabilities and access to driving directions--the easy-to-use search tool is powered by cutting-edge web technologies for a fast user experience.

The Damon Doctor Locator, with advanced location detection technology, presents precise search results without the need to input an address or postal zip code. To further ease the process of finding an orthodontist, the Damon Doctor Locator now allows consumers to conveniently share search results and doctor contact information via email, Twitter or Facebook using social sharing buttons. The sharing features embedded within the Damon Doctor Locator are ideal for family members and friends searching on behalf of an individual in need of braces.

"With integration across web, mobile and Facebook platforms, the Damon Doctor Locator is an invaluable tool to help those interested in orthodontic treatment or debating investing in braces better explore the available options and connect directly with a leading, local orthodontist," said Dr. John Graham, D.D.S., M.D. "With a visually appealing interface, the user-friendly tool offers potential patients unmatched ease of use in finding a Damon System provider."

With today's ever-growing e-commerce trends and use of mobile devices for daily activities beyond making phone calls, Ormco has optimized the Damon Doctor Locator for use with smartphones and web-enabled devices. Similarly, the location tool has been updated to seamlessly function within Facebook. Accessible via the Damon System Braces Facebook page, the application gives patients seeking orthodontic treatment an opportunity to search for a Damon System orthodontist without exiting Facebook. The same user-friendly features and share capabilities are accessible via the Damon Doctor Locator mobile site and Facebook application.

"We have an ongoing commitment to help better every patient and potential patients' Damon System treatment experience--from the moment they search for a Damon Doctor, to the day treatment is complete," said Vicente Reynal, president of Ormco. "We've invested in the Damon Doctor Locator to make it easier for both adults and teens to locate a nearby Damon Doctor that fits their orthodontic requirements, even when that information is needed on-the-go."

Media interested in speaking with an Ormco spokesperson should contact Robin Dwyer at 619-234-0345 or Ormco@formulapr.com. Connect with Ormco Facebook at facebook.com/damonsystembraces, or Twitter at @Ormco and @DamonBraces.

About Ormco

Ormco is dedicated to manufacturing innovative products that improve the clinician's opportunity to achieve excellent results in the least amount of time, in the fewest number of appointments, and with the greatest patient comfort. From personalized service to worldwide continuing education programs and marketing support, Ormco is committed to helping orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. For more information, visit the Ormco website.

CONTACT:

Robin Dwyer
Formula
619-234-0345
ormco@formulapr.com

SOURCE  Ormco Corporation

Ormco Corporation

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

BOLDFACE Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with Venda to Launch a Digital Commerce Platform

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boldface Group, Inc. (BLBK), a Santa Monica, California based celebrity beauty licensing company (the "Company") founded by beauty industry veterans focused on licensing top tier entertainment and designer brands for opportunities in the beauty, fragrance and home care markets, announced today its partnership with Venda to launch a digital commerce platform for the Kardashians' beauty brand, Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe.

Venda is the world's leading provider of on demand digital commerce for web, tablet, mobile, Facebook and Twitter, having the scalability to handle traffic surges without concerns for capacity.

Since 2001, Venda has delivered more commerce sites and transactions to world-leading retailers and brands than any other cloud commerce provider. Venda has evolved from a best-in-class e-commerce pioneer to a global provider of end-to-end multi-channel commerce solutions. In addition to the Kardashians brand, Venda customers include global brands such as Tesco, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Superdrug, JVC, Urban Outfitters, Vince, Anthropologie and Jimmy Choo. Venda has offices in New York, London and Bangkok. 

"Venda is delighted to be partnering with Boldface because the Kardashians' significant presence across social media provides an explosive opportunity to provide meaningful and exciting sales opportunities. Their fan base is the perfect demographic for digital commerce," said Jeffrey Max, CEO North America of Venda. "They want to purchase whenever and wherever they are and Venda is the platform that will allow them to deliver that customer experience."   

The focus of Khroma Beauty is giving customers the tools to attain flawless looks at home with high quality formulas at affordable prices. The Company's e-commerce site developed with Venda will provide a seamless experience for fans and customers to experience the Company's products, tutorials and conduct secure transactions.

"We are pleased to partner with Venda," stated Nicole Ostoya, the Company's CEO. "We believe we will realize a superior ROI from Venda's commerce experience, expertise, flexibility and reliability."

About BOLDFACE

BOLDFACE is a Santa Monica, California based celebrity beauty licensing company founded by beauty industry veterans. Please visit http://www.boldfacegroup.com for further information.

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Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the availability of additional funding; and the Company's business, product development, marketing and distribution plans and strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  BOLDFACE Group, Inc.

BOLDFACE Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Jodi Hassan of Alison Brod Public Relations, +1-212-230-1800, Jodi@alisonbrodpr.com

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

Redfin Launches Featured Collections, Providing A Look Into the Favorite Places and Spaces of Architects, Designers, Photographers, Journalists and Other Notables

Inaugural Featured Collectors Include Chris Pardo Design, I Can Has Cheezburger, The Real Estalker and Fashion and Lifestyle Expert Brittney Levine

SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology-powered real estate broker Redfin (http://www.redfin.com) today announced the launch of Redfin Featured Collections, which are sets of listing photos collected by renowned figures in real estate and other related industries. Redfin Collections is a feature on Redfin.com that allows users to browse, collect and share sets of listing photos. The new Featured Collections are highlighted on the Redfin Collections page and provide a glimpse into the favorite places and spaces of well-known figures in the industry. Featured Collections also offer a source of inspiration for home design, remodel and decorating.

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The companies, figures and brands who are participating in Featured Collections can create Collections on any topic; at launch there are more than 40 Collections that range from beautiful interior designs, to unique architecture and impressive homes. The Featured Collections are highlighted at the top of the Redfin Collections page and will be updated on a regular basis.

"Since the launch of Redfin Collections in December, we've been inspired by the different ways people are using it," said Bridget Frey, Redfin vice president of engineering. "Creating Featured Collections is a way for Redfin to highlight those that are especially creative, useful or unusual. We've started by showcasing some notable experts, but in the future, Featured Collections will include all sorts of people whose Collections make us smile, sigh or dream."

Those participating in the launch of Featured Collections include:

Designers & Architects

    --  "Closet Obsession" by Caitlin+Caitlin Design Co.
    --  "Distinct Styles for Living Rooms" by Eduardo Mendoza, The Enhanced Home
    --  "Eclectic & Historic Estates" by Carlos Huber, ARQUISTE Parfumeur
    --  "Eclectic Modern Inspirations" by SF Design-Build
    --  "Fabulous Bathrooms" by Marjorie Skouras Design
    --  "Holy Moly Homes!" by Julea Joseph, Reinventing Space
    --  "Let there be light!" by Ariel Fox, Furniture and Interior Designer
    --  "Modern Design" by Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture
    --  "Modern Interiors" by Alyse Zimmer, Build Urban
    --  "PHX Modern" by Colleen Lemons, Gould Evans Phoenix
    --  "Smart Landscape Design" by Taryn Rehn, McGranahan Architects
    --  "The Lottery Collection" by Sandler Design Group
Home Stagers

    --  "Cheap Chic Staging" by Cheryl Homes, Cheap Chic Stage
    --  "Harbor Views | Boston" by Linda Shepherd, Buyers Desire Home Staging
    --  "Rustic/Nature" by Sandra Hesla, FRESH Home Staging | San Francisco
    --  "Signature Style" by Signature Staging
    --  "Styled to Sell" by Robin DeCapua, Madison Modern Home
    --  "Tastefully Staged" by Shirin Sarikhani, Seattle Staged To Sell
    --  "Up-cycled Furniture" by Jon Rosichelli, Rosichelli | Design
Photographers

    --  "California Dream Homes" by Josh Phoenix, HD Estates
    --  "In the 'Entertainment Business'" by Maria Pulice Photography
    --  "Modern Home Photography" by Miguel Edwards Photography
    --  "Outdoor Entertaining" by John Keatley Photography
Media

    --  "Behind the Scenes: Vanities and Armoires" by Brittney Levine, On-Air
        Style Expert
    --  "Boston Beauties" by Linda Merrill, Surroundings: Guide to Decorative
        Living
    --  "Castles for World Domination" by Colonel Meow,
        Facebook.com/ColonelMeowinthe City
    --  "Clean and Classic" by Dana Avidan-Cohn, Editor
    --  "Color Pop" by Wendy James Designs Blog
    --  "Entertaining Spaces to Swoon Over" by Rachel Drori, The Sunday Fare
    --  "Living Rooms" by Donna Vining, Donna's Blog
    --  "Mid-Century Perfection" by Ben Huh, I Can Has Cheezburger
    --  "Sunny Roof Decks in Boston" by CreateGirl
    --  "Serious Curb Appeal" by Shelly Van Rozeboom, Van Rozeboom Blog
    --  "Architectural Details" by From The Right Bank
    --  "The Real Estalker Collection" by The Real Estalker
    --  "YES! Kid's Dream Rooms" by Barbara Miller, YES Spaces
Fashion

    --  "Marina Monroe: Luxury Living" by Marina Monroe, Executive Fashion
        Director at The Grove
    --  "Modern Inspirations" by Laura Schuffman, Fashion Stylist for Salehi and
        Schuffman
    --  "My Inspiration" by Melis Kuris, Celebrity Stylist
Other Companies, Services & Brands

    --  "Inspirations for an Active Lifestyle" by Anna Kaiser, AKT INMOTION
    --  "Modern Architecture Around the US" by Modern Home Tours
Each photo of a home in a Collection links to the home's listing details page on Redfin, making it easy to get additional details about the home, add it to Favorites, view it on Google Maps, or even request a tour. All Collections are viewable by Redfin users, and easily sharable via email, Facebook and Twitter. To see all available Collections, visit http://www.redfin.com/Collections.

About Redfin

Redfin (http://www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered real estate broker that represents people buying and selling homes. Founded and run by technologists, Redfin, has a team of experienced, full-service real estate agents who are advocates, not sales-people, earning customer-satisfaction bonuses, not commissions. Redfin's online tools feature all the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties that don't pay brokers a commission. The company serves 21 U.S. markets, and has closed more than $5 billion in home sales. Follow us on blog.redfin.com or@Redfin.

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Redfin

CONTACT: press@redfin.com

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

Tele-Pak CardPrinting.US Incorporates Quick Response Technology into Plastic Card and Mailer Printings

Worldwide leader in plastic card and key tag production continues mission to provide custom marketing solutions for businesses

MONSEY, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tele-Pak CardPrinting.US, a worldwide leader in the production of plastic cards and key tags, continues to further their mission of providing custom marketing solutions for your business by incorporating Quick Response (QR) technology in their products. The company now offers variable QR codes printed in their plastic cards and mailers.

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QR codes, as the name implies, are the quickest way to connect to your prospective customers. They can immediately access information about your company, products or services by scanning the code using their smartphone or tablet. Variable QR codes can be embedded with relevant data about your business. You can use QR codes printed in your plastic cards or mailers to promote discounts and special offers. You can also use these codes to distribute product catalogs, take users to websites, give PowerPoint presentations, launch mobile apps, show images and videos, conduct customer surveys, and a lot more.

Among the principal advantages of using QR codes is the fact that it generates curiosity on what the codes will show. This interactive marketing strategy is a powerful way to keep customers engaged in your business. Another valuable benefit of QR codes in your cards or mailers is you can keep things to a minimal. There's no need to have a lot of details printed out when a simple scan reveals all the needed information. Take advantage of this cutting-edge technology to connect to more people a lot faster, offer them better value and drive more sales to your business.

Tele-Pak CardPrinting.US is headquartered in Monsey, NY and has been a global leader in the card printing industry since 1996, manufacturing all kinds of plastic and paper cards such as contactless cards, fundraising cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, phone cards, plastic key tags, point of sale activation (POSA) cards, RFID, scratch cards, and smart cards. The company has long been regarded as a trusted specialist in data and plastic card integration as well as custom plastic card solutions. Corporate information can be found at http://www.tele-pak.com.

Contact:
Jack Steinmetz, President
Tele-Pak Card Printing Inc.
421 Route 59
Monsey, New York 10952-2835
Toll Free: 1-866-344-2300
Tel: 1-845-426-2300
Fax: 1-419-781-2104
Email: sales@tele-pak.com

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Tele-Pak CardPrinting.US

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New Platform eBookPlus.com Uses Advertising to Make Free, Legal eBooks a Reality for First Time

Silicon Valley-based startup launches world's first platform capable of placing advertisements inside eBooks

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishing market is being revolutionized, with U.S. eBook sales revenues having overtaken hardcover sales. Recently, the Amazon CEO reported that 2012 eBooks sales increased 70% compared to 2011, with eBooks representing a multi-billion dollar category. Unfortunately, there has arisen a large group of consumers seeking pirated versions of eBooks. In response, eBookPlus.com has been launched to help improve the system of reading eBook releases.

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The predominant eBook business model has been online sales in which the reader pays a fixed price and obtains the right to download the eBook. A significant group of people is prepared to pay for eBooks, but there is a much larger group who are simply not prepared to pay for a digital file, protected by DRM, which they cannot resell, exchange or even lend. Such readers prefer to spend time searching the Internet to find a pirate version of an eBook.

eBookPlus.com, a platform that connects readers, authors, publishers and advertisers, corrects this problem by allowing readers to read eBooks for free, legally while providing advertising opportunities for businesses.

eBookPlus was created upon the realization that free eBooks were 100 times more accessed than eBooks that cost 99 cents. The calculation for authors is simple: if authors today get 30 cents by selling their eBooks for 99 cents, they will get 30 dollars if they sell 100 copies. If free eBooks are up to 100 times more accessed and if authors are to get an average of 3 cents per chapter in an eBook containing 10 chapters, authors would get the same 30 cents by having their eBook on eBookPlus.

For authors who sell 100 copies for 99 cents, the same titles will have at least 10,000 accesses for free once the free eBook is accessed 100 times more.  As such, eBookPlus will prove a great marketing tool for indie authors and for publishers who have not yet developed sales in eBook format from their catalogues.

For advertisers, eBookPlus is an excellent channel to advertise  products or services compared to other means such as videos, sites, social networks and even radio and TV. eBook ads are more efficient because readers are more focused when they are reading than when they are exposed to other visual media.

eBookPlus.com offers any company the opportunity to create publicity to place in an eBook, whether it is a video, an image or a HTML page. The advertising is unobtrusive, placed only at the beginning of each chapter, volume or part of a particular title. This advertising is presented to readers for a few seconds, after which they can read the eBook normally without interruption during the whole of the chapter. Payment is only debited to the advertiser's account and credited to the author/publisher when the ad is seen. The majority of funds raised go directly to the author or publisher.

eBookPlus has a launching offer where advertisers only pay by visualizations and are not charged for clicks.

To learn about everything eBookPlus has to offer visit this website: http://eBookPlus.com, available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Press contact:
Robert Oliveira
COO
eBookPlus@eBookPlus.com
(650) 443-5200 - ext. 502
Website: http://eBookPlus.com

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eBookPlus

Web Site: http://ebookplus.com

Hughes Europe to Showcase 'Store of the Future' Communications at EuroCIS 2013

Advanced in-store technologies with fully managed service enables enhanced interactive customer experience

GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At EuroCIS 2013,Hughes Europe will showcase how its high-powered networks and managed services solutions will drive the 'Store of the Future,' as retailers look to maintain their competitive edge by enhancing the customer experience.

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Hughes Europe is supporting this initiative with an affordable wide area network (WAN) broadband solution, backed by fully managed services functionality and Quality of Service (QoS). "This bridges an important technology gap for retailers," says Markus Willmann, sales director, Central Europe, Hughes Europe. "Until now, the only options available have been costly high-end MPLS networks or cheaper Internet-based services typically lacking the service levels essential for a high availability retail environment. 

The challenge facing retailers is to personalise the user interaction by putting information at their fingertips, helping them make more informed choices," continued Willmann. "As interactive technologies emerge offering the potential to transform the relationship with new and existing customers, retailers also must ensure their networks keep up with the growing bandwidth and server demands of these exciting applications."

Powering the 'Store of the Future,' Hughes Europe solutions offer a range of value-added modules designed to enhance the individual shopping experience. For example, interactive kiosks, rich-media digital signage and Wi-Fi access engage the retailer more effectively with tech-savvy customers, while Hughes Media Training((TM)), Hughes Breakroom TV((TM)) and Hughes Digital Bulletin Board((TM)) provide state-of-the-art training tools to ensure that staff reinforces the benefits of new in-store technologies. These are backed by advanced back-office applications to ensure a fully seamless and secure end-to-end customer interaction.                 

"For the first time, retailers can access a cost-effective, fully-managed and customisable service from a single trusted provider, as they look to create a truly differentiated offering in a highly competitive retail marketplace," confirms Willmann.     

EuroCIS 2013 is Europe's leading retail technology show and will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany from 19-21 February.   

About Hughes Europe
Hughes Europe is the European operating and sales organisation for Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) with facilities in Germany, the UK and Italy. Utilising its satellite hub earth station and network operations centre in Griesheim, Germany, Hughes Europe provides Hughes broadband satellite and terrestrial solutions to large enterprises, government organisations and small businesses throughout the continent, both directly and through a growing family of value-added service providers. These networks support rapid, reliable transmission of data, voice, video and multimedia content. For more information, please visit http://www.hugheseurope.com.

About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet(®) is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 3.3 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit http://www.hughes.com.

©2013 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

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CONTACT: Judy Blake, Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330, judy.blake@hughes.com, or Jill Searl, Brodeur Partners, +1-603-559-5824, jsearl@brodeur.com

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

New JumpView Movie Format Debuts with Jesse McCartney Mystery; Innovative Campus Life Feature Delivers New Way to Experience a Movie

"Me-centric," Snackable Non-Linear Viewing Approach Provides Action, Surprises, Social Engagement for Multi-Platform, Second Screen Viewing

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- They say that college is the time to discover who you are -- but what if you aren't who you thought you were? And what if you aren't where you thought you were?  That's the premise behind Campus Life, a full-length feature film which is the first JumpView movie available immediately at http://www.jumpview.com.  Starring teen sensation Jesse McCartney, the film follows scared and confused students who are targets running out of time. Viewers unearth the mystery that is Campus Life through the eyes of five characters - as each unravels unusual events on a college campus, they find that "the Truth doesn't always set you free."

The innovative JumpView format approaches storytelling in a new way, offering a "me-centric," snackable viewing experience for mobile devices, smart TVs, Macs and PCs. Not a theatrical experience and not a webisode, JumpView lets viewers watch individual character storylines independently and out of sequence according to personal preference. With the ability to jump from device to device without losing your place, JumpView movies provide a second screen experience that can be viewed anywhere and at any time for audiences who are connected 24/7/365.

"The JumpView format reimagines movies for audiences today, taking advantage of mobile, the cloud and TV anywhere to deliver everything the Internet can offer," said Michael Simon, co-owner, JumpView Entertainment. "JumpView allows viewers to focus precisely on what they want, following timelines and characters in or out of sequence to watch wherever or whenever, consuming content when they feel like it."

Created bySimon and Kenneth Waddell, the JumpView format is poised to transform the film experience, delivering individual story experiences. Each JumpView movie is a theatrical length feature that lets viewers explore characters and piece together the plot in whatever manner they choose depending on timeline selections - there's a different story experience each time based which characters they follow. Major characters have their own timeline, sharing the story from their unique P.O.V. 

Watching a JumpView movie is easy and fun: a central Start Film sets the stage for individual timeline exploration and finishes with an End Film that can only be unlocked upon viewing two characters' complete timelines. The intuitive JumpView player gives viewers the freedom to go forward or backward in the story with a simple click, and an easy-to-use visual guide offers a full map of all character storylines before and after the Start Film. Viewers can seamlessly navigate the story timeline, seeing viewed and unviewed clips, character intersections and even watching the same scene from two different viewpoints if the dots line up.

Social by design, JumpView movies are deeply integrated through Facebook to connect friends and fans with the story, allowing for collaboration and fun as viewers explore and experience the twists and turns in Campus Life.

Campus Life, co-written by Simon and Waddell, is the first feature in what the creators see as an ongoing series of titles for the revolutionary platform.  Co-directed by Waddell, the two hour Campus Life film also features Conor Leslie, Hannah Hodson, Alice Kremelberg, Ritesh Rajan and Jack Falahee.  The JumpView format can also be used by studios and production houses to reintroduce feature and TV libraries to new audiences.

JumpView Start Films and two character episodes are always free to view at http://www.jumpview.com. Campus Life is priced at $4.99, and viewers have three days to watch the movie as many times as they choose.

About JumpView Entertainment
JumpView Entertainment is re-defining the full length feature film experience by taking advantage of mobile, cloud and TV anywhere adoption that caters to a new generation of connected, second screen viewers. Not a theatrical experience and not a webisode, JumpView's original films are presented in an innovative non-linear social format that approaches storytelling in a new way that offers a me-centric, snackable viewing experience on mobile devices, smart TVs, Macs and PCs. JumpView movies can be consumed whenever and wherever viewers want - in or out of sequence - that allows individuals to explore characters and piece together the plot in whatever manner they choose, creating a different story experience based on the storylines and characters they follow.

For more information on JumpView visit http://www.JumpView.com or follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JumpView or through Twitter at @JumpView.

Editor's Note: The Campus Life trailer is available at http://vimeo.com/user15909645/review/57709537/5d2f90c5b5.
Cast interviews and behind the scenes footage is available on request.  A video explaining the JumpView format is also available.

Contacts: Jim Hughes/Amy Pandya
Rogers & Cowan
310-854-8275/310-854-8262
jhughes@rogersandcowan.com
apandya@rogersandcowan.com

SOURCE  JumpView Entertainment

JumpView Entertainment

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

New White Paper Proves the Employee Accountable Care Organization (eACO) as Solid Test Case for ACO Development

Model uses health systems' own employee populations to realize ACO cost savings, increased patient engagement and satisfaction

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems evaluating their delivery system reform options are finding success in programs that focus on improving the health of their own workforce, according to a new white paper published today by Evolent Health.

Building off of the accountable care movement that is dramatically changing the health system landscape, Evolent Health has identified the unique value of the employee accountable care organization (eACO)--a network of coordinated care specifically focused on improving the health of a hospital's employee population. Evolent Health is a management services population health company that integrates the technology, tools and on-the-ground resources to support health systems in executing on their population health and care transformation objectives.

"The eACO gives health systems a proof-of-concept opportunity in a controlled environment, as they begin to explore what works and what doesn't when it comes to accountable care," said Eric Parmenter, vice president of Employer Services, Evolent Health, and the paper's author. Moreover, according to Parmenter, hospitals and health systems are a target-rich environment for lowering costs and improving health because the costs associated with employee health benefits are higher.

Health data comparisons show that employees in the healthcare industry have higher instances of obesity, smoking, chronic disease, and stress-related illnesses than the average employee in America.  Additionally, data show the cost of providing benefits to healthcare employees and their families is $11,651 per employee, per year, [1] compared to an average annual benefit cost of $10,475 for large companies from all industries. [2]

In 2004, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) successfully implemented an ACO-like model when it launched MyHealth, a population health management program equipped with a full suite of wellness offerings aimed at employees and dependents.  Within two years, more than 90 percent of employees had actively engaged in the program, and the five-year compounded savings for UPMC over industry benchmarks exceeds $65 million. Evolent Health is currently working with UPMC to bring its successful model to health systems across the nation.

"The eACO is a win-win for health systems and their employees," said Evolent Health's Parmenter. "Tackling population health for employees through the eACO will not only help a system get to scale on health management capabilities quicker, but also improve the health of its workers, lowers benefits costs and increase productivity."

Visit Evolent Health's websiteto read the full white paper.

About Evolent Health
Evolent Health is a provider of population and health plan management capabilities. The platform integrates people, process and technology to work together in driving measurable results and near-term return to health systems that are migrating toward value-based care reimbursement models. Evolent's platform is designed as an all-payer solution allowing health systems to manage patient populations from any payer or value-based care initiative, including Commercial, managed Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, the Medicare shared savings program and other similar initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.evolenthealth.com.

[1] 2012 SullivanCotter/HighRoads Survey of Employee Benefit Practices in Hospitals and Health Systems.

[2] Average Cost of U.S. Health Coverage per Employee is Expected to Cross the $10,000 Threshold for the First Time in 2012, According to Aon Hewitt.  Aon Hewitt Health Benefit Cost Press Release.  October 3, 2011. Available from: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/average-cost-of-us-health-coverage-per-employee-is-expected-to-cross-the-10000-threshold-for-the-first-time-in-2012-according-to-aon-hewitt-130847468.html.

SOURCE  Evolent Health

Evolent Health

CONTACT: Kristi Betz, +1-410-821-8220, kristib@imre.com

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

gUnify Launches Integrated Voice for Google Apps Resellers and Broadsoft Service Providers

gUnify launches their unified communication system connecting Google Apps Resellers to an enterprise voice solution via Broadsoft.

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cloud matures, Google Apps resellers are learning that they have to monetize their Google Apps services and strive to provide comprehensive solutions for their customers. gUnify leverages the global market penetration of Broadsoft service providers and connects them with over 6,000 potential Google Apps resellers worldwide.

"I've realized while working with Google Apps and other cloud services, that there are integral angles that need to be covered when functioning in a connected work environment. You of course need the webmail suite (Google Apps), but that alone doesn't maximize your potential. You need a reliable, malleable CRM, and you need a voice communications solution that can keep up with all this amazing technology. As a reseller with longevity, you need to know how to provide all of these solutions. We were missing that last angle. So we found a way," says Crisantos Hajibrahim co-founder and chief evangelist of gUnify.

Hajibrahim, and his team at gUnify, have developed a set of tools that makes business communications even easier: click to dial within Gmail, One Click Conference Calling published to your Google Calendar, Integrated Presence with Google Talk, and detailed call reporting synced with your Google contacts. Hajibrahim urges Google Apps resellers to explore what gUnify can do for their customers by contacting a Broadsoft service provider who is "gUnify ready."

Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, Boston-based Google Reseller explained, "As a Google Apps reseller and proponent of cloud computing, I realized that I needed to offer bundled cloud solutions. gUnify was built around Google Apps and Voice is a necessary part of business these days. Within a week of joining the gUnify Partner program, we identified a midsize opportunity for a Google Apps customer wanting to replace their on-premise PBX phone system with a hosted voice service. gUnify was a perfect fit."

It is becoming clear that unified communication systems are the new standard for the high-functioning workplace. If Google Resellers learn to expand their horizons, the result will not only benefit them, but their customers as well. Adopting value added services, like gUnify, is essential to both short and long term success for any company functioning in the cloud.

SOURCE  gUnify

gUnify

CONTACT: Gerrit London, +1-949-242-9901

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

Kenshoo SmartPath[TM] Unveiled to Deliver Dynamic Cross-Channel Attribution with Intelligent Bid Optimization

Global digital marketing technology leader extends track record of being first to market with meaningful innovations

SAN FRANCISCO, California, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Kenshoo [http://www.kenshoo.com ], a global leader in digital marketing technology,
today unveiled Kenshoo SmartPath[TM], a new product that is the first form of algorithmic
conversion attribution designed from the ground up to improve digital marketing bid
optimization. Kenshoo SmartPath applies sophisticated mathematical modeling to
automatically optimize bids and help marketers make better decisions about where to invest
their budgets. The product launch represents the latest in a long line of innovations
pioneered by Kenshoo focused on solving marketing problems through disruptive technology.

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    "Successfully optimizing for a consumer's true path-to-conversion is one of the holy
grails sought after in online marketing. As such, it's critical to apply the best
investment strategy across all digital marketing channels to achieve optimal performance.
That cannot be done without the right attribution methodology," said Gordon Magee,
internet marketing and media manager at Drs. Foster and Smith
[http://www.drsfostersmith.com ]. "Kenshoo SmartPath dynamically looks at each click and
conversion across multiple channels and determines their true business impact. As a
result, we've been able to meet and exceed our return on investment goals."

    Through a patent-pending methodology, Kenshoo SmartPath creates a unique model of
value allocation for each interaction in any given conversion path and dynamically adapts
over time based on customer data, market changes, and media mix effectiveness. This
provides marketers with an understanding of the actual impact of all interactions and
delivers unprecedented accuracy in value-based digital media optimization. Kenshoo
SmartPath considers many different factors to measure the contribution of each interaction
to a conversion, including causality, synergy, and value of customer loyalty. Through its
integration with Kenshoo Portfolio Optimizer (KPO), Kenshoo SmartPath activates more
informed media forecasting and bidding.

    "For too long, marketers have been forced to pick a static, pre-built attribution
model that applies credit to interactions and directs investment strategies, but there is
no one-size-fits-all solution," said Moti Meir, senior director and head of research at
Kenshoo. "With Kenshoo SmartPath, marketers can leverage dynamically-calibrated
attribution that is tailor-made from their data to reward each interaction for its true
contribution and inform automated bidding accordingly. We're proud to put this
game-changing solution in the hands of our clients."

    For more information about Kenshoo SmartPath, visit
http://www.Kenshoo.com/SmartPathWhitePaper
[http://www.kenshoo.com/SmartPathWhitePaper?cidp1D0000000KHbu&ch=Public_Relations&ls=Public_Relations&ad=&offer=SmartPath_WhitePaper ]
and download a complimentary copy of "The
Conversion Attribution Revolution."

    Kenshoo's long history of digital marketing technology innovation began when the
company launched its next-generation search marketing platform in 2006. Today, Kenshoo
continues to provide the most advanced solutions available to advertisers, and was
recently named "the only leader" in a bid management software evaluation
[http://www.kenshoo.com/ForresterWavePR ] by independent research firm, Forrester Research
Inc.

    Other results-driven innovations introduced by Kenshoo over the years include:

       
        - Paid and Owned Social Media [http://www.kenshoo.com/ShoutletPR ]
          Attribution: the first social marketing platform to integrate paid and owned media
          for holistic attribution through a technology partnership with Shoutlet, leading to
          5x revenue lifts from Facebook page posts amplified with ads
          [http://www.kenshoosocial.com/zappos ]
        - Enhanced Management of Google Product Listing Ads
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA_PR ]: the first search marketing platform to enable
          management of Product Ads and Product Targets, with custom PLA bid algorithms
          boosting ROI more than 80 percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA ]
        - Kenshoo Portfolio Optimizer
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/KenshooPortfolioOptimizerPR ]: the first search marketing
          platform to accurately forecast the impact of each bid change on a search marketer's
          entire keyword portfolio and bid to marginal ROI, achieving upwards of 80 percent
          increases in profit [http://www.kenshoo.com/BiddingWhitepaper ]
        - Kenshoo Editor [http://www.kenshoo.com/Kenshoo_Editor_PR ]: the first and only
          cross-channel desktop editor on the market, enabling bulk campaign management in a
          "copy and paste" environment and reducing time spent on complex tasks to 15 minutes
          or less [http://www.kenshoo.com/Resources/brochures/kenshoo-editor-brochure.pdf ].
        - Call Conversion Optimization
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/Call_Conversion_Optimization ]: the first search marketing
          platform to algorithmically optimize bids based on quantity and quality of phone
          calls as well as clicks, driving increases over 70 percent in lead volume [
          http://www.kenshoo.com/resources/casestudies/cco.pdf ]
        - Kenshoo Local [http://www.kenshoo.com/Kenshoo_Local_Announcement ]: the first
          and only local search platform enabling advertisers, agencies, and publishers to
          effectively manage high volumes of individual campaigns to specific goals, decreasing
          time-to-value by as much as 40 percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/KenshooLocal2dot7PR ]
        - RealTime Campaigns [http://www.kenshoo.com/RealTime_Campaigns ]: the first
          search platform to integrate ad campaigns with product inventory feeds, automatically
          updating pricing and promotions in ads en masse, for revenue increases of over 200
          percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/resources/casestudies/rtc.pdf ]

    "At Kenshoo, we foster a can-do culture of innovation and our team of
multi-disciplinary scientists and engineers make up more than half the company, so we're
able to move quickly from concept to product when we identify solutions that will really
make a difference to our clients," said Alon Sheafer, co-founder and chief strategy
officer at Kenshoo. "In the case of Kenshoo SmartPath, we heard from chief marketing
officers that they didn't have a reliable view of their conversion funnel across channels,
and 20 to 40 percent of their revenue was not appropriately attributed to the proper media
investment. These are the types of problems Kenshoo loves to solve."

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing technology [http://www.kenshoo.com ] company that
engineers premium solutions for search marketing, social media and online advertising.
Brands, agencies and developers use Kenshoo Enterprise, Kenshoo Local and Kenshoo Social
to direct more than $25 billion in annual client sales revenue. The Kenshoo Universal
Platform delivers automation, intelligence, integration and scale to make better marketing
investments. With campaigns running in more than 190 countries for nearly half of the
Fortune 50 and all 10 top global ad agency networks, Kenshoo clients include
CareerBuilder, Expedia, Facebook, KAYAK, Havas Digital, Hitwise, iREP, John Lewis,
Resolution Media, Sears, Starcom MediaVest Group, Tesco, Travelocity, Walgreens, and
Zappos. Kenshoo has 16 international locations and is backed by Sequoia Capital, Arts
Alliance and Tenaya Capital. Please visit http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Kenshoo is a trademark of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo

CONTACT: Contact: Addie Reed, PReturn Inc., +1-312-432-9406, areed@preturn.com

Kenshoo SmartPath[TM] Unveiled to Deliver Dynamic Cross-Channel Attribution with Intelligent Bid Optimisation

LONDON, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

           Global digital marketing technology leader extends track record of being

                       first to market with meaningful innovations

    Kenshoo [http://www.kenshoo.com ], a global leader in digital marketing technology,
today unveiled Kenshoo SmartPath[TM], a new product that is the first form of algorithmic
conversion attribution designed from the ground up to improve digital marketing bid
optimisation. Kenshoo SmartPath applies sophisticated mathematical modelling to
automatically optimise bids and help marketers make better decisions about where to invest
their budgets. The product launch represents the latest in a long line of innovations
pioneered by Kenshoo focused on solving marketing problems through disruptive technology.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592 )

    "Successfully optimising for a consumer's true path-to-conversion is one of the holy
grails sought after in online marketing. As such, it's critical to apply the best
investment strategy across all digital marketing channels to achieve optimal performance.
That cannot be done without the right attribution methodology," said Gordon Magee,
internet marketing and media manager at Drs. Foster and Smith
[http://www.drsfostersmith.com ]. "Kenshoo SmartPath dynamically looks at each click and
conversion across multiple channels and determines their true business impact. As a
result, we've been able to meet and exceed our return on investment goals."

    Through a patent-pending methodology, Kenshoo SmartPath creates a unique model of
value allocation for each interaction in any given conversion path and dynamically adapts
over time based on customer data, market changes, and media mix effectiveness. This
provides marketers with an understanding of the actual impact of all interactions and
delivers unprecedented accuracy in value-based digital media optimisation. Kenshoo
SmartPath considers many different factors to measure the contribution of each interaction
to a conversion, including causality, synergy, and value of customer loyalty. Through its
integration with Kenshoo Portfolio Optimizer (KPO), Kenshoo SmartPath activates more
informed media forecasting and bidding.

    "For too long, marketers have been forced to pick a static, pre-built attribution
model that applies credit to interactions and directs investment strategies, but there is
no one-size-fits-all solution," said Moti Meir, senior director and head of research at
Kenshoo. "With Kenshoo SmartPath, marketers can leverage dynamically-calibrated
attribution that is tailor-made from their data to reward each interaction for its true
contribution and inform automated bidding accordingly. We're proud to put this
game-changing solution in the hands of our clients."

    For more information about Kenshoo SmartPath, visit
http://www.Kenshoo.com/SmartPathWhitePaper
[http://www.kenshoo.com/SmartPathWhitePaper?cidp1D0000000KHbu&ch=Public_Relations&ls=Public_Relations&ad=&offer=SmartPath_WhitePaper ]
and download a complimentary copy of "The
Conversion Attribution Revolution."

    Kenshoo's long history of digital marketing technology innovation began when the
company launched its next-generation search marketing platform in 2006. Today, Kenshoo
continues to provide the most advanced solutions available to advertisers, and was
recently named "the only leader" in a bid management software evaluation
[http://www.kenshoo.com/ForresterWavePR ] by independent research firm, Forrester Research
Inc.

    Other results-driven innovations introduced by Kenshoo over the years include:

       
        - Paid and Owned Social Media [http://www.kenshoo.com/ShoutletPR ]
          Attribution: the first social marketing platform to integrate paid and owned media
          for holistic attribution through a technology partnership with Shoutlet, leading to
          5x revenue lifts from Facebook page posts amplified with ads
          [http://www.kenshoosocial.com/zappos ]
        - Enhanced Management of Google Product Listing Ads
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA_PR ]: the first search marketing platform to enable
          management of Product Ads and Product Targets, with custom PLA bid algorithms
          boosting ROI more than 80 percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA ]
        - Kenshoo Portfolio Optimizer
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/KenshooPortfolioOptimizerPR ]: the first search marketing
          platform to accurately forecast the impact of each bid change on a search marketer's
          entire keyword portfolio and bid to marginal ROI, achieving upwards of 80 percent
          increases in profit [http://www.kenshoo.com/BiddingWhitepaper ]
        - Kenshoo Editor [http://www.kenshoo.com/Kenshoo_Editor_PR ]: the first and only
          cross-channel desktop editor on the market, enabling bulk campaign management in a
          "copy and paste" environment and reducing time spent on complex tasks to 15 minutes
          or less [http://www.kenshoo.com/Resources/brochures/kenshoo-editor-brochure.pdf ].
        - Call Conversion Optimisation
          [http://www.kenshoo.com/Call_Conversion_Optimization ]: the first search marketing
          platform to algorithmically optimise bids based on quantity and quality of phone
          calls as well as clicks, driving increases over 70 percent in lead volume [
          http://www.kenshoo.com/resources/casestudies/cco.pdf ]
        - Kenshoo Local [http://www.kenshoo.com/Kenshoo_Local_Announcement ]: the first
          and only local search platform enabling advertisers, agencies, and publishers to
          effectively manage high volumes of individual campaigns to specific goals, decreasing
          time-to-value by as much as 40 percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/KenshooLocal2dot7PR ]
        - RealTime Campaigns [http://www.kenshoo.com/RealTime_Campaigns ]: the first
          search platform to integrate ad campaigns with product inventory feeds, automatically
          updating pricing and promotions in ads en masse, for revenue increases of over 200
          percent [http://www.kenshoo.com/resources/casestudies/rtc.pdf ]

    "At Kenshoo, we foster a can-do culture of innovation and our team of
multi-disciplinary scientists and engineers make up more than half the company, so we're
able to move quickly from concept to product when we identify solutions that will really
make a difference to our clients," said Alon Sheafer, co-founder and chief strategy
officer at Kenshoo. "In the case of Kenshoo SmartPath, we heard from chief marketing
officers that they didn't have a reliable view of their conversion funnel across channels,
and 20 to 40 percent of their revenue was not appropriately attributed to the proper media
investment. These are the types of problems Kenshoo loves to solve."

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing technology [http://www.kenshoo.com ] company that
engineers premium solutions for search marketing, social media and online advertising.
Brands, agencies and developers use Kenshoo Enterprise, Kenshoo Local and Kenshoo Social
to direct more than GBP16 billion in annual client sales revenue. The Kenshoo Universal
Platform delivers automation, intelligence, integration and scale to make better marketing
investments. With campaigns running in more than 190 countries for nearly half of the
Fortune 50 and all 10 top global ad agency networks, Kenshoo's UK clients include Accor,
Burberry, GroupM, Havas, John Lewis, Omnicom and Tesco. Kenshoo has 16 international
locations and is backed by Sequoia Capital, Arts Alliance and Tenaya Capital. Please visit
http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Kenshoo is a trademark of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo

CONTACT: Contact : Uday Radia, CloudNine PR, +44(0)7940-584161, uradia@cloudninepr.com

Big Business Backs 4G in Britain

Large organisations are among the early adopters of 4G mobile services, reports EE, the UK's most advanced digital communications company.

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Large organisations are among the early adopters of 4G mobile services, reports EE, the UK's most advanced digital communications company. Three months after the company launched the UK's first superfast 4G network, EE has signed up or is piloting 4G with multiple organisations, including Addison Lee, Foxtons, Gatwick Airport, Kier, Microsoft, Morrisons, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Sony Music, TNT Post and Urban Outfitters.

EE has set aggressive targets to bring 4G to more than 65 towns and cities by June 2013 (representing more than half the UK population), in a bid to boost productivity and innovation, and to cut costs for businesses in Britain. In the UK, six out of ten businesses (64%) are planning to roll out 4G within six months, according to a recent study by Arthur D. Little in association with EE 1. Once 4G has been introduced, more than three quarters (76%) of UK businesses are then looking to increase mobile working among employees.

These findings are supported by early adopters of 4G technology, such as Kier, Microsoft, Foxtons and Addison Lee. Kier is trialling 4G to reduce the set-up time for remote construction sites and to enable its design teams to work on-site. Once the trial is complete, Kier will look to roll out 4G across its sites as an alternative to traditional fixed connections.

Microsoft is also trialling the technology to see how 4G can provide business continuity for its mobile workforce, either by tethering to tablets or as a backup to Wi-Fi. Foxtons, London's leading estate agency, is using 4G to allow its agents to update the Foxtons property database remotely, while London's largest private taxi firm, Addison Lee, is testing 4G as a way to improve the passenger experience by offering an in-car superfast internet service.

Olaf Swantee, Chief Executive Officer, EE, said:
"To see UK businesses already benefitting from 4G after such a short time is great news. Demand from small, medium, large and public sector organisations across the nation has been very positive since we launched 4GEE. We're proud to be already powering some of Britain's biggest and best known companies and are committed to delivering a superfast connection to many more by the end of this year."

Internationally, companies in the US, Europe and Japan have already capitalised on the benefits that 4G brings, according to Arthur D. Little. In the US, for example, 86% of 4G-enabled businesses say they each save 33 hours a week on average. Nearly half (47%) say 4G has saved their organisation money, with one company saying it has saved $100,000 (£62,000) so far with 4G.

SOURCE  EE

EE

CONTACT: Customer Services, EE, +1-800-956-6000, http://www.ee.co.uk

Web Site: http://business.ee.co.uk

Bulldog Digital Media and Springboard Productions team up to offer complete live music event strategy and services

Festival Pass LIVE(SM) is a complete turnkey solution for artists, promoters, brands and distribution platforms that delivers HD broadcast quality live music events to consumers anywhere and on any device

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulldog Digital Media, the live digital video content strategy experts, and Springboard Productions, the leading production provider for major festival and concert webcasts, announced today the release of a complete turnkey service offering that delivers premium live music events and experiences to connected consumers. Known as Festival Pass LIVE(SM), this offering provides all the elements, facilities and components to digitally produce and distribute music experience to viewers anywhere, anytime, from any venue, all in HD broadcast quality.

Live streams of festivals that feature multiple, simultaneous stages allow fans the opportunity to see their favorite bands perform via any connected device platform. With so many music festivals selling out months in advance and before final line-ups are announced, providing fans a chance to attend events virtually promotes brand affinity, creates additional monetization opportunities, and keeps them connected to the artists and bands they love.

Festival Pass LIVE(SM) provides a multi-channel experience for viewers, allowing them to switch between content channels and stages throughout the festival - in real-time from their connected device - and with the ability to control their viewing experience.  The output is HD-quality live-streamed video, the next best thing to being at the festival itself, regardless of where you are in the world.

Moreover, the service allows viewers to become participants, as they tweet and comment about their viewing experience with their friends and fellow music fans.  The result is an opportunity for brands and sponsors to offer a digital experience to viewers that are completely engaged for longer periods of time.

Springboard Productions brings the expertise of President Hank Neuberger to the Festival Pass LIVE(SM) offering.  Hank is a Grammy-Winning Producer, the Broadcast Audio Advisor for the annual Grammy Awards telecast, and is a former Chairman of the Board of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and former Chairman of the Board of the MusiCares Foundation, the Grammy-affiliated philanthropy. 

In addition, Springboard is the video production arm for Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Festival and the Latin Grammys.  The Springboard Tech Services division has developed a suite of scalable optimized technology services that layer on to the production workflow of a festival, to enable and deliver a live streaming architecture that dramatically increases the output quality and lowers the cost of transmission. 

"Being part of the Artist-to-Fan connection generates tremendous benefits for all:  artists, promoters, fans, platforms and presenting sponsors," said Neuberger. "Providing a high quality music experience to the fan anywhere in the world, on any device, establishes a dynamic connection between the viewer and artist that is rewarding and engaging.  Springboard brings that understanding of the live music experience as well as the expertise to deliver it at the highest standard, the way that passionate fans have come to expect."

Bulldog Digital Media features a team of live streaming industry veterans who have worked on the most watched and most innovative live streaming events in Internet history. Three of the music festivals they have helped stream were even recently named to IROCKE's list of Top Ten Live Streaming Festivals and the team had five of the events they have worked on featured in IROCKE's list of Top 25 Live Streaming Moments. The team's extensive resume also includes the Oscars, Grammys, the Masters, MTV Video Music Awards, The Royal Wedding, The Michael Jackson Memorial, Coachella and the American Express Unstaged live concert series. 

"We've worked on the live streams for all of the major festivals and noticed not only the impressive size of the audience but, more importantly, the extended viewer duration times," said Bulldog Digital Media co-founder John Petrocelli. "By applying our best practices and implementation strategies we can enable a definitive sponsor branding experience. We have a full suite that further enhances the experience through social media integration and rebroadcast and highlight clip packages. It also helps draw the viewer to artist touring schedules, content catalogs, social media feeds and merchandise. Everybody wins."

About Bulldog DM, LLC
Bulldog Digital Media helps companies optimize their live digital video content strategies, providing unmatched expertise and guidance. We specialize in streaming live video and focus on driving revenue from the presentation of premium content experiences across multiple device platforms. Bulldog DM understands and can identify the correct ecosystem and process to facilitate the ultimate live video experience that resonates with viewers for content owners, content distributors and sponsors, brands and advertisers. Find out more at http://www.bulldogdm.com.

About Springboard Productions
SPRINGBOARD is a unique production resource.  Founded by Grammy-winning producer Hank Neuberger in 2007, Springboard delivers groundbreaking new media solutions at high-profile live events for broadband, mobile, and broadcast, on behalf of promoters, platforms and brands.  Springboard's A-to-Z solutions include artist relations, production expertise, and the latest transmission practices to consistently combine the highest quality with just the right technology to best realize our clients' presentation goals.

SOURCE  Bulldog Digital Media

Bulldog Digital Media

CONTACT: Jessi Slezak, Radi8 Creative, jessi@radi8creative.com, +1-703-597-5359

Web Site: http://bulldogdm.com

WiLAN and Espial Enter Partnership

WiLAN to assist in licensing Espial's patent portfolio

OTTAWA, Feb. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - Espial(®) Group Inc. ("Espial" or the "Company"), (TSX: ESP), a leader in
on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced that Wi-LAN Inc.
("WiLAN") (TSX:WIN) (NASD:WILN) and Espial have entered into an
agreement that will see WiLAN assist Espial in licensing certain of
Espial's patents related to video-over-IP technology.

"Espial is a pioneer in delivery and distribution of video-over-IP
networks. We have invested significantly in innovation and developed a
deep intellectual property portfolio," said Jaison Dolvane, President &
CEO, Espial. "We believe our patents are core to our products, which
have been commercially deployed in many countries since the early
2000s, and are quite valuable to the advancement of the video-over-IP
industry."

Added Dolvane, "WiLAN's proven track record makes WiLAN the right
partner to lead the licensing of our patented technologies. We are
excited for the opportunity to work with WiLAN."

"We believe Espial has important patented inventions in the growing
video-over-IP market," said Jim Skippen, President & CEO, WiLAN. "This
partnership brings together two companies with a breadth of experience
developing and licensing digital TV technology and we will work to
develop a licensing program beneficial to both companies."

WiLAN's subsidiary Gladios IP will assume day-to-day responsibility for
developing programs aimed at licensing Espial's patents. Under the
terms of the agreement, Espial and WiLAN will share the net revenues
generated. All other terms of the agreement are confidential.

About Espial (http://www.espial.com)

Espial is a leading supplier of digital TV and IPTV software and
solutions to cable MSOs and telecommunications operators as well as
consumer electronics manufacturers. Espial's middleware,
video-on-demand, and browser products power a diverse range of pay-TV
and Internet TV business models. Over 10 million licenses of its
patented software are in use across the world. Espial is headquartered
in Ottawa, Canada and has offices in the United States, Europe, and
Asia. Visit http://www.espial.com or contact via phone at +1 613 230 4770.

About WiLAN (http://www.wi-lan.com)

WiLAN, founded in 1992, is a leading technology innovation and licensing
company.  WiLAN has licensed its intellectual property to over 260
companies worldwide.  Inventions in our portfolio have been licensed by
companies that manufacture or sell a wide range of communication and
consumer electronics products including 3G and 4G handsets,
Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, Wi-Fi and broadband routers, xDSL infrastructure
equipment, cellular base stations and digital television receivers. 
WiLAN has a large and growing portfolio of more than 3,000 issued or
pending patents.  For more information: http://www.wilan.com.

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains information that is forward looking
information with respect to Espial within the meaning of Section
138.4(9) of the Ontario Securities Act (forward looking statements) and
other applicable securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking
information can be identified by the use of terms such as "may",
"will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend",
"estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these
terms or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not
historical facts. In particular, statements or assumptions about the
completion of the proposed acquisition of ANT and the timing thereof,
the anticipated synergies of such acquisition, economic conditions,
benefits of new customer and partner relationships, future
opportunities for the company and products and any other statements
regarding Espial's objectives (and strategies to achieve such
objectives), future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects are or
involve forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is based on certain factors and assumptions.
While the company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on
information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
Forward-looking information, by its nature necessarily involves known
and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements or could cause our current objectives and strategies to
change, including but not limited to ability to successfully license
the patents to third parties, the risk of litigation related to the
licensing of the patents, changing conditions and other risks
associated with the on-demand TV software industry and the market
segments in which Espial operates, competition, Espial's ability to
effectively develop its distribution channels and generate increased
demand for its products, economic conditions, technological change, 
unanticipated changes in our costs, regulatory changes, litigation, the
emergence of new opportunities, many of which are beyond our control
and current expectation or knowledge.

Additional risks and uncertainties affecting Espial can be found in
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed
on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com. If any of these risks or uncertainties were to materialize, or if the
factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information were
to prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those
that are expressed or implied by the forward-looking information
contained herein and our current objectives or strategies may change.
Espial assumes no 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. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak
only as of the date hereof.

SOURCE  ESPIAL GROUP

ESPIAL GROUP

CONTACT: Agency Contact:
Netra Ghosh
202 Communications
Tel: +1 801 349 2840
Email: netra@202comms.comEspial Contact:
Kirk Edwardson
Director of Marketing
Tel: +1 613 301 3423
Email: kedwardson@espial.comEspial Contact:
Carl Smith
CFO
Tel: +1 613 230 4770
Email: csmith@espial.com

Bringing Outsourcing Home

BERLIN and MUMBAI, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    India is the world's offshoring hub. A country spilling over with quality graduates -
many of them in IT - and English skills honed from a very early age is home to six of the
world's ten leading offshoring cities, according to the Handbook of Global Outsourcing and
Offshoring.

    The English-speaking countries have found a good-quality place to outsource their IT
services with India, while the DACH countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) are getting
increasingly active, which is one of the reasons Germany Trade and Invest will be at this
year's NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2013 in Mumbai from February 13-15.

    "India has been important to Germany during the global economic crisis," said
Asha-Maria Sharma, Germany Trade and Invest's Business Representative for India.

    "German companies are able to outsource IT needs economically to good quality service,
while India's leading companies are becoming better able to cement their positions in
Europe by investing in Germany."

    This is important for both sides. The outsourcing boom will eventually slow down as
the companies reach the point where all the jobs that can be outsourced overseas are so,
while productivity improvements in Germany reduce the need for further outsourced roles.

    Many companies who rushed to save costs during the crisis have found they sacrificed
some of their identity and connection with key business components by outsourcing them.

    "What we are seeing though, is that companies are still looking to outsource services,
just closer to home," continued Sharma.

    "So Indian companies able to bring investment and locations to Germany will be able to
reap the benefits of continued custom and that from their position within Europe."

    Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment promotion agency of
the Federal Republic of Germany. The organization advises foreign companies looking to
expand their business activities in the German market. It provides information on foreign
trade to German companies that seek to enter foreign markets.

       
        Germany Trade & Invest
        Andreas Bilfinger
        Email: andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com
        T: +49(0)30-200099-173
        F: +49(0)30-200099-511
        http://www.gtai.com
        http://twitter.com/gtai_com
        http://youtube.com/gtai
        http://www.linkedin.com/company/germany-trade-&-invest

Germany Trade and Invest