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3D Mobile Market Estimated 547.69 Million Units by 2018

DALLAS, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    MarketsandMarkets recently conducted a study on "3D Mobile Market : Global
Advancements, Business Models, Technology Roadmap, Forecasts and Analysis (2013 - 2018)"
which analyzed and studied the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in
North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific including Japan, and Middle-east and
Africa.

    Browse 170+ market data tables/figures spread through 260 pages and in-depth TOC on
"3D Mobile Market: Global Advancements, Business Models, Technology Roadmap, Forecasts &
Analysis (2013 - 2018)".

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    The study reports that overall mobile 3D shipments market is estimated to grow to
547.69 million units by 2018, at a CAGR of 62.2% for the period 2013 to 2018. 3D-enabled
smart phones and tablets shipment market are forecasted to be the most significant,
growing at a CAGR of 67.2% and 65.9%, to 341.22 million units and 103.50 million units
respectively by 2018.

    Global mobile 3D market is driving on the growth of 3D-enabled smart phones and
tablets market. 3D-enabled smart phones shipment market was 15.99 million units in 2012
and expected to reach 341.22 million units in 2018; whereas 3D-enabled tablets shipment
market are expected to grow to 103.50 million units in 2018.

    The increased proliferation of gaming and video content has finally made 3D a
mainstream technology. 3D technology is redefining entertainment, offering users a truly
immersive and high-definition (HD) experience. The evolution of 3D technologies such as
auto-stereoscopic solutions is driving the penetration of 3D to mobile devices as well. 3D
technology has reached every possible entertainment form - from outdoor signage displays
to pocket size mobile devices. The new developments such as 3D-enabled mobile
applications, dual-lens 3D mobile cameras are also driving the adoption and growth of
3D-enabled mobile devices.

    The 3D Mobile Market
[http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/3d-mobile-market-826.html ] report also
draws special coverage for the insight on country-wise growth potential across different
regions. It also includes both revenue and shipment market tables for mobile 3D market.
The key players profiled in the report are LG, Hitachi, Amobee, MasterImage 3D, NTT
Docomo, Nvidia and Sharp.

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TimesMobile Introduces GreetZAP

NEW DELHI, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    TimesMobile is All Set to Change the Face and Feel of the Greetings and Gifting
Category

    On the eve of Valentine's Day, TimesMobile Ltd. (TML) today announced the launch of
greetings and gifting mobile app, GreetZAP. The app introduces new concept of Voice Cards,
which enables users to record their feelings & emotions and send it to their loved ones
through physical Voice Cards, which are home delivered. This feature can be used for
various occasions like Valentine's Day, Birthday, Anniversary and others. With this app,
GreetZAP targets youth in the age group of 15-35 and is ready to strike a chord with the
peppy and tech-savvy Gen X of today, to send personalized Voice Cards.

    Currently, the GreetZAP app is available to Android users and can be downloaded from
Google play store [https://play.google.com/store ]. TML also plans to offer the app to
iPhone users in the next few weeks. The app is free to download and offers sending mobile
greetings free of cost. This makes it a boon for users to use this app for sending
valentine and other greetings.

    In addition to Voice Cards, the app allows users to send digital greetings to their
loved ones. Users can use the app to send SMS greetings or choose to send music greetings
and voice greetings.

    For users who don't use the android phone, they can use the features of GreetZAP
through web on http://www.greetzap.com, and through wap on m.greetzap.com
[http://www.greetzap.com/GreetZapWap/GuestUser.aspx ]. In addition to this, the user can
send mobile greetings by dialing 58888066 from their mobile phones. This mobile service is
available on all major mobile operators, viz., Airtel, Reliance, Tata, Uninor, etc. This
mobile service is available in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Kannada, Oriya, etc.)
and offers greetings in multiple categories like Birthdays, Love, Anniversary, etc. What's
special is that users can record the message in their own voice through IVR and send it to
other users.

    GreetZAP is also targeting users who want to use a credible gifting service to send
flowers and gifts to their friends and relatives. This can be used on a single number
08826262626 across the country. This service offers large choice of flower bouquets,
chocolate hampers and other gifts.

    Speaking about this new initiative, Ajay Vaishnavi, Director - Telecom, TML said, "It
is an inherent need of every individual to greet his or her loved one on special
occasions. With Voice Cards, we have brought a new way to express feelings, which today's
youth who are very connected and tech-savvy, will love to use. With GreetZAP app, they can
do a lot more than sending boring text messages while greeting their near and dear ones."

    About TimesMobile

    TimesMobile Limited (TML) is the mVAS venture of India's largest media house Times
Group. TML is a 100% subsidiary of Times Internet Limited and it offers range of services
to consumers, enterprises and brands.

    In the consumer space, TML offers services on short code 58888, India's most popular
and recognised short code that is accessed by consumers either through SMS or IVR.
Additionally, TML leverages the power of mobile Internet for superior reach and offers
popular consumer services such as celebrity blogs (Follo) and mobile greetings (GreetZap).

    In the space of Enterprise Mobility, TML provides the connect range of products /
tools for user interaction / engagement and is a one-stop shop for mobile communications,
campaign conceptualisation and creation, execution & management and end-user gratification
for brands leveraging the technologies of SMS / IVR / Missed Call / WAP / Augmented
Reality and others. mConnect (for user engagement and services), ActiveConnect (for lead
completion through sms2Talk, click2Talk, etc) and HiConnect (for voice connect for brands
on Facebook) are some of the very popular offerings from TML.

    Primary Media Contact: Yashmeen Barua, yashmeen.barua@indiatimes.co.in,
91-9811699757

TimesMobile Ltd. (TML)

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Anite is the First Vendor to Announce Support for GCF Data Throughput Performance Testing

FLEET, England, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    GCF performance test cases signal an increased focus on testing devices in a
real-world environment to ensure quality of user experience

    Anite, a global leader in wireless testing technology, today announces the industry's
first solution to support GCF (Global Certification Forum) data throughput performance
testing for LTE and 3G.

    The increased complexity of mobile devices and LTE technology, coupled with demands
for improved quality of user experience have led to an extended focus on performance
testing - already an essential part of leading mobile operators' acceptance schemes. GCF
created the Performance Agreement Group (PAG) in 2011 with the specific goal of including
performance testing within the scope of their mobile device certification process. Anite
is first to announce support for UE Application Layer Data Throughput Performance, one of
PAG's defined performance test areas.

    Anite's established leadership in protocol conformance testing has enabled this early
support for GCF device data throughput testing, which will benefit device and chipset
manufactures in their development of compliant products. The availability of reliable high
speed data rates is growing in importance as subscribers increasingly want to access data
intensive mobile services 'on the move'.

    Anite's recently announced internal baseband fading capability - easily available to
customers as a software upgrade to Anite's existing portfolio for LTE and 3G - has been a
key enabler to the development of these GCF performance-related test cases.

    "This announcement demonstrates Anite's continued leadership in wireless testing
solutions to help accelerate the launch of new devices", says Paul Beaver, Products
Director at Anite. He continues, "The internal fading capability launched in late January,
enables us to offer a highly competitive platform for comprehensive device data throughput
testing that is either part of a mobile operator's acceptance scheme or part of GCF's
mobile device certification process."

    Anite will be participating at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2013 (stand 6F80 in Hall
6) where it will be demonstrating its full range of wireless test solutions for device and
network testing, including the internal fading capability and recently acquired Propsim
channel emulator.

    About Anite

    Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.

    Anite offers industry leading device and network test solutions for an enhanced
end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive test solutions accelerate new device
launches and ensure optimised network performance. As a global market leader with over 20
years' experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of customers
including device, chipset and network equipment manufacturers, mobile operators and test
houses. Anite's key partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test
solutions.

    Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 15 countries across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.

       
        For further information, please contact:

        Editorial contacts:
        Karolina Eklund
        Anite Telecoms
        Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
        Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

        Tim Marshall
        Babel PR
        Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
        Email: anite@babelpr.com

Anite Telecoms Ltd

Mobile industry faces $9.2 billion shortfall in backhaul investment, Tellabs study finds

Strategy Analytics report commissioned by Tellabs highlights risks of a new 'capacity crunch' posed by lack of backhaul investment

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Operators are investing in radio network upgrades and migrating to LTE to meet surging user demand for mobile data.

But a report unveiled today predicts that operators will face a new mobile capacity crunch by 2017. The Strategy Analytics study reveals that operators may not be planning sufficient investment in backhaul to meet anticipated demand over the next 5 years. Specific information related to the report is available at Tellabs stand at Mobile World Congress 2013, Hall 6, Stand 6E10, and as follows:

    --  Video: Can You Avoid the Coming LTE "Mobile Backhaul Gap"?
        (bit.ly/Yb4YqM)
    --  Infographic: Mobile backhaul for LTE will fall short of demand by 2017
        (bit.ly/Yp23K2)
    --  Executive summary: Future Backhaul Requirements for Complex Mobile
        Networks (bit.ly/X02DQ4)
    --  Insight article: Closing the Backhaul Gap (bit.ly/12JXj8B)
    --  Blog: Mobile operators risk 'backhaul gap' in LTE networks
        (bit.ly/15aauPZ)
Global mobile data traffic has increased 13 times in the last 5 years and Strategy Analytics forecasts it to grow by 5 to 6 times more by 2017. The Tellabs-commissioned study predicts a $9.2 billion global backhaul funding gap with a 16 petabyte shortfall in backhaul capacity by 2017.

Investment and capacity shortfalls vary by region (calculated as necessary backhaul expenditure minus current planned operator investment):

    --  Asia Pacific - US$5.3 billion; 9.4 Petabytes
    --  Middle East Africa - US$1 billion; 1.8 Petabytes
    --  Western Europe - US$1 billion; 1.8 Petabytes
    --  North America - US$650 million; 1.2 Petabytes
    --  Caribbean/Latin America - US$600 million; 1.1 Petabytes
    --  Central & Eastern Europe - US$580 million; 1 Petabyte.
Inadequate backhaul will cost confidence and customers

When mobile data usage first surged in the late 2000s, backhaul investment was an afterthought. But as smartphones took off, the unexpected traffic produced network congestion and outages that created major customer dissatisfaction. As much as 50% of the problems were attributable to inadequate backhaul.

Over the next 5 years, mobile backhaul will become increasingly complex. Operators will struggle to support multi-frequency heterogeneous networks and new bursty usage patterns. Current operator forecasts allocate an average of 17.5% of total cost of operations to backhaul investment, but investment at that level simply cannot meet user demand.

"As many as 40% of mobile users list poor network performance as a reason for leaving an operator," said Sue Rudd, Director, Service Provider Analysis, Strategy Analytics. "At today's backhaul investment levels, operators could create a significant backhaul capacity shortage. This shortfall could diminish quality of service and, in turn, increase customer churn. Operators need to rethink their backhaul investments as they deploy small cells and LTE capacity."

Backhaul impact on the bottom line

The report finds that the cost of poor backhaul performance is greater than the investment to provide adequate backhaul:

    --  Revenue lost to customer churn is forecast to be 4 times higher than the
        backhaul investment required to meet customer demand.
    --  Sufficient investment in backhaul could reduce the churn rate by between
        4 and 7%.
    --  Worldwide, for each $1 spent on backhaul above 17.5% of total cost of
        operations, operators could protect $4 in revenues.
    --  Operators in different regions risk missing out on between 2.8% and 5.1%
        of revenue that would be retained by addressing issues that result in
        poor network performance.
    --  Operators could save 1.7% of revenue by 2017 by minimising new customer
        acquisition costs.
    --  Operating margins could improve by up to 5% if backhaul investment
        increases to meet traffic growth.
"Addressing the new capacity crunch requires a highly strategic approach to backhaul," said Dan Kelly, Tellabs CEO and president. "Operators who treat backhaul planning as a long-term, strategic investment opportunity to enhance customers' Quality of Experience will produce higher revenue and profits.

"In order to maximize overall returns, operators need to seriously consider issues beyond backhaul capacity and scalability. The watchwords for operators who take a smarter approach to future backhaul planning are flexibility, synchronization and end-to-end management -- and that's why Tellabs is enabling Self Organizing Network capabilities and Software Defined Networks in our mobile solution."

About Tellabs -- Tellabs innovations advance the smart mobile Internet and help our customers succeed. That's why 80% of the world's top communications service providers choose our mobile backhaul, packet optical, business and services solutions and applications. We help them get ahead by adding revenue, reducing expenses and optimizing networks.

Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(® )Patent Index, the S&P 500 and several corporate responsibility indexes including the Maplecroft Climate Innovation Index, FTSE4Good and eight FTSE KLD indexes. http://www.tellabs.com

Tellabs(®) and Tellabs Logo are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE  Tellabs

Tellabs

CONTACT: Europe, Middle East & Africa, Lorna McLennan, +44-7741-242-227, lorna.mclennan@ccgrouppr.com, North and Latin America, George Stenitzer, +1-630-798-3800, george.stenitzer@tellabs.com, Asia Pacific, Yvonne Cheong, +65-6215-6334, yvonne.cheong@tellabs.com, Investor Contact, Tom Scottino, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com

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

Now Intimate a Motor Claim Through ICICI Lombard's Mobile App

MUMBAI, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Intimating a claim for your motor insurance policy has now become a lot more
convenient. ICICI Lombard's Motor Insurance mobile app allows customers to intimate a
claim directly through the company's mobile app 'Insure'. The customer needs to simply
download the app on his/her mobile phone or tablet device, take a picture of the damaged
vehicle, communicate his version of the accident/damage through a voice recording facility
within the app and send the claim intimation from the app itself.

    This is the first time in India that any general insurer is offering claim intimation
facility through a mobile app. Secondly, the app allows customers to locate the nearest
network garage, hospital or ICICI Lombard branch through special geo-tagging software
embedded in the app itself - another unique feature of the 'Insure' app.

    The app will be available to customers using smart phones/tablets running on Google's
'Android' as well as Apple's 'iOS' platform. It has been developed in-house by the ICICI
Lombard IT team in its entirety.

    Apart from the claim intimation, the mobile app allows customers the following
benefits:

       
        - Buy or renew a car insurance policy of ICICI Lombard anytime of the day
          from anywhere.
        - Locate the nearest motor garage, hospital or ICICI Lombard branch from the app
          itself. This facility will enable customers to seek immediate help at the accident
          spot itself thereby saving precious time.
        - Track the status of claim intimated in the past in terms of reimbursement,
          etc.
        - Obtain details of the various insurance policies purchased from ICICI Lombard
          including Motor Insurance, Health insurance online
          [https://www.icicilombard.com/health-insurance/complete-health-insurance.cms ], Home
          insurance as well as International Travel insurance
          [https://www.icicilombard.com/travel-insurance/Single-Round-Trip.cms ].
        - Connect with the 24-hour call centre of ICICI Lombard 18002666 directly from
          the mobile app.
        - Set reminders for motor vehicle insurance policy renewal.

    Commenting on the occasion, Mr. N Eswarnatarajan, Chief - Operations & Technology,
ICICI Lombard General Insurance said, "We are delighted to have introduced this unique end
to end app for our motor insurance customers. This app will empower our customers to
intimate a motor insurance claim anytime and from anywhere. In addition, they can locate
the nearest network garage and hospital thus getting all necessary help right from their
mobile device on an immediate basis. We are sure that the app will add to our customer
service standards and offer convenience to our large base of customers."

    ICICI Lombard is India's largest private sector General Insurance Company as well as
the market leader in the motor insurance segment.

    About ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.

    ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd. is a joint venture between ICICI Bank Limited, India's second
largest bank with consolidated total assets of over USD 91 billion at March 31, 2012 and
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a Canada-based USD 30 billion diversified financial
services company engaged in general insurance, reinsurance, insurance claims management
and investment management.

    ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd. is the largest private sector general insurance company in
India with a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 5,358 crore for the year ended March 31,
2012. The company issued over 76 lakh policies and settled over 44 lakh claims and has a
claim disposal ratio of 99% (percentage of claims settled against claims reported) as on
March 31, 2012.

    The company has been conferred the "Golden Peacock Award 2012" for Corporate Social
Responsibility, "Golden Peacock Innovation Award-2010" for Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana.
It also received the "Skoch Financial Inclusion Award-2011" in the micro finance category.
The company has been conferred with 'NASSCOM - CNBC TV18 IT User Award 2010' for Best
Technology Implementation in the Insurance Sector. It has been awarded CNBC Awaaz Consumer
Award 2010 for being the 'most preferred brand' in the General Insurance category. ICICI
Lombard Auto Insurance has been rated highest in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power Asia
Pacific in India among 11 auto insurance providers. It was awarded Customer and Brand
Loyalty award in the 'Insurance Sector - Non-Life' at the 3rd Loyalty awards, 2010 and the
'General Insurance Company of the Year' at the 11th Asia Insurance Industry Awards.

    ICICI Lombard allows instant policy issuance and renewal through its website
http://www.icicilombard.com for all retail online insurance [https://www.icicilombard.com
] products including Car Insurance India
[https://www.icicilombard.com/motor-insurance/car-insurance.cms ], Health Insurance, Travel
Insurance, Two Wheeler Insurance and Home Insurance. There are multiple payment options
available including internet banking, credit card, debit card and cash card.

    For more details about the company, log on to the website http://www.icicilombard.com
[https://www.icicilombard.com ]

    Primary Media Contact: Sulakshna Mukherjee, sulakshna.mukherjee@icicilombard.com,
91-99204 04708

    Secondary Media Contact: Suheil Merchant, suheil.merchant@icicilombard.com,
91-96191 85081

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.

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uniRow Releases the Next Generation Webinar and Training Platform; Names it Seabiscuit

MUMBAI, February 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Delivers Browser-based Video Collaboration Technology for Enterprises and
Professionals

    Earlier this week, uniRow [https://www.unirow.com ] released the next version of its
browser-based video collaboration product. Code named Seabiscuit
[http://blog.unirow.com/2013/02/11/unirow-version-2-seabiscuit ], this version brings rapid
collaboration and interactivity for scalable webinars and online training sessions. uniRow
allows anyone to host scalable webinars, online training
[https://www.unirow.com/effective-online-training ] and collaboration sessions. uniRow also
enables education consultants, online trainers, e-Learning companies and enterprises to
deliver interactive webinars using their latest web browser.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120904/559299)

    With an ability to support multi-way high-quality video and seamless collaboration,
uniRow can be used to host sessions for 1000+ participants.

    What is new?

       
        1) Faster Connectivity: uniRow Seabiscuit loads three times faster and is
          lighter on your bandwidth. Our dynamic bandwidth detection ensures your experience
          doesn't suffer in multi-party collaboration.
        2) Smoother Collaboration Tools: uniRow collaboration is now on HTML5. This
          significantly improves interactivity and control during white-boarding, document
          sharing or polls. You can now switch between different collaboration types with the
          click of a button.
        3) Instant Polls: We redesigned the polls to make sure you can test participant
          alertness and attentiveness quickly.
        4) Integrated Toll-Free Dial-in: Join a uniRow session with a computer or
          telephone. This allows your team members, customers and students to join from areas
          where Internet is a challenge. Toll Free dial-in numbers are available for more than
          30 countries. If you wish to know more about it, please contact our sales team
          (sales@unirow.com or +1-650-318-3852)
        5) Instant Participant Feedback: Participants can give instant feedback or
          request the presenter to go slow, repeat or speed up. All this, with the click of a
          button.
        6) Play Recordings on Tablets and Smart Phones: We ensure all your previous
          sessions are retained for reference and reused. Now we went a step further and have
          added support for recording playback on any smartphone or tablet device.
        7) Faster Screen Sharing: Screen Sharing is now faster and consumes lesser
          bandwidth. See the screen sharing preview and receive chat messages while you are away
          from your uniRow window.
        8) Improved API and Integration: Our API allows you to integrate the uniRow
          experience within your website or application. It is not just single sign on. We
          ensure the uniRow experience is delivered within your product. For more details on API
          and integration, write to us on api@unirow.com.

    What customers say?

    "The software is very handy and the features especially the white board with different
color writing facility is superb. Excellent results are visible with 3G connectivity and
Google Chrome as browser. The new version is really awesome with better writing options
and switch over facility between the documents and white board. Student interaction also
seems better with tools through which a student can request to speed up or slow down or
repeat the conversation." - Sanjay Sharma, Author, Education & Management Consultant,
AastiAcademy, London.

    "In my coaching sessions, I need a clear and intimate atmosphere to create shifts
within my clients that produce lasting change. When I use uniRow for these sessions, I
feel as if I'm sitting in a room with my client creating the same dynamic as we would be
face-to-face.

    The platform itself is extremely easy for both me and my clients to use. I just send
out an email to request a meeting, and they simply click on a link. No software is
required. Whenever I need to discuss a report or refer to a document, I simply upload it
during my live session and do not need to worry about emailing it in advance. I can even
add my own notes and drawings as we speak.

    Additionally, all sessions are able to be recorded instantly and played back by my
clients as they wish, enabling them to recapture crucial information whenever needed.
There really is no other meeting platform that provides this amount of functionality at
this very affordable price point." - Cheri Creighton, Organizational and Life Coach,
Member of the International Coaching Federation, USA.

    Pricing and Availability

    uniRow subscription starts at $10 per month for a basic plan and costs $40 per month
for a fully featured version. Customers can register for a 15 days free trial and can
choose from various subscription options [https://www.unirow.com/pricing ].

    Follow us Online

    https://www.twitter.com/unirowlive

    https://www.facebook.com/unirowlive

    https://www.youtube.com/unirowlive

    About uniRow:

    uniRow is developed and marketed by Samuday Web Technologies PL, a company
incorporated in Mumbai, India. Samuday is founded and backed by IIT alums and global
technology executives. For more information, visit http://www.unirow.com.

    Primary Media Contact: Nimit Kumar, contact@unirow.com, 91-22-25899350

    Photo:
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JDNA Acquires Global Marketing and Distribution Rights to Synergy

Synergy launches in North America with their innovative braces and
supports product line, featuring FIR-Inside(TM) Technology.

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Jonic Distribution North America (http://www.jdna.ca) is excited to be appointed exclusive distributor of Synergy products
world-wide. JDNA will be marketing and selling Synergy Premium Braces,
Comfort Supports and Wellness Products to sports, drugs, specialty
retailers, and healthcare facilities throughout North America.

Synergy is an innovative line of therapeutic braces and supports
featuring Far Infrared (FIR) technology and cutting-edge materials.
FIR-Inside(TM) technology, in every Synergy product, helps to speed the
healing process which in turn reduces pain and swelling - perfect for
weekend warriors, serious athletes, diabetics or seniors.

Synergy products are made with Bamboo/Polyester fiber and patented
Poliyou® material, making them anti-microbial and moisture wicking, while
offering superior comfort and support; unlike anything on the market
today.

"I was impressed with the clinical trial results and customer
testimonials when first introduced to the Synergy line", says JDNA CEO
and owner, Andy Redmond. "I decided to become the distributor of
Synergy's products after wearing a Synergy knee brace. It completely
alleviated the pain in my knee when golfing and my wife had the same
experience with the Supports when hiking. The technology really works
and the products feel great".

Synergy's clinically proven Therapeutic Hip Protector has received
numerous innovation and quality awards in the healthcare industry for
its effectiveness in preventing falls and injury (http://www.axiomnews.ca/node/1263).

JDNA is pleased to announce Synergy products are currently available at
numerous retailers in Canada, the USA and on-line. For more information
on Synergy products, visit http://www.synergyfir.com

About JDNA

JDNA is a leading North American distributor and marketer of specialty
products. JDNA supplies products to drug chain, mass, specialty and
independent retailers, mail order companies and e-commerce businesses
from warehouses in the US and Canada. JDNA has an extensive network of
Sales Representatives and Agents that enables them to distribute
products quickly and cost effectively. For more information visit http://www.jdna.ca/

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JDNA Inc.

CONTACT:  Jonic Distribution North America
Eric Van Praagh 1-877-707 5362, vanpraagh@jdna.ca
http://www.synergyfir.com; www.jdna.ca

Free Webinars by StopORC.org to Combat Organized Retail Crime

First Topic Will Be How to Pass State ORC Legislation

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- StopORC.org, a major source of information, education and collaboration in combatting organized retail crime (ORC) that is sponsored by Universal Surveillance Systems LLC (USS), will host a series of free webinars beginning February 28 to better equip everyone engaged in combatting ORC. The semi-monthly events will feature subject matter experts who will cover current topics such as ORC trends, theft methods, prevention techniques, investigations, legislation, and how to work with law enforcement.

The first webinar will feature Michigan State Representative Joseph Graves who sponsored two successful 2012 Michigan House Bills, 5843 and 5902, that make organized retail crime a felony and punishable by up to five years imprisonment, a maximum fine of $5,000, or both.

Based on his successful bills, Graves' presentation will provide practical information on crafting and passing state ORC legislation including drafting effective but acceptable language, garnering support and overcoming challenges and opposition. In addition, he will provide suggestions on how webinar attendees can approach and work with legislators to generate similar legislation.

"Organized retail crime is a growing menace to our economy and society," said Rep. Graves. "It was my duty to sponsor legislation to protect retailers and law abiding citizens from these emboldened thieves. I hope to be able to help others duplicate my success across the nation."

Adel Sayegh, founder of StopORC.org and president and CEO of Universal Surveillance Systems, said, "We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable leader not only as our first guest on our webinars, but on our side fighting against ORC."

The webinars are open only to those engaged in combatting ORC including loss prevention professionals, law enforcement officials, legislators, prosecutors, judges and security experts.

To register for the upcoming February 28 ORC webinar by Rep. Graves, visit http://www.StopORC.org or call 1-800-488-9097.

The mission of StopORC.org is to fight organized retail crime through information sharing, education and advocacy, while strengthening the cause of loss prevention on a global level. StopORC.org provides a comprehensive centralized resource on ORC for anyone requiring current news and information. It is supported by an advisory board made up of ORC authorities Nelson Harrah, GAP, Inc.; John Morris, Macys; Mark VanBeest, JCP; David Nance, Sabre, Inc.; Scott Sanford, Barnes & Noble, Inc.; Frank Muscato, The Muscato Group; Jason Gonzales, Rite Aid; Dennis Dansak Sr., The Kroger Co.; and Lauren Cunningham, eBay.

About StopORC.org:

The mission of StopORC.org is to fight organized retail crime through information sharing, education and advocacy, while strengthening the cause of loss prevention on a global level. StopORC.org provides a comprehensive centralized resource on ORC for anyone requiring current news and information, such as loss prevention professionals, law enforcement officials, legislators, prosecutors, judges and students writing research papers. Current major areas of emphasis are up-to-date news article postings of ORC crimes and educational webinars by ORC experts.

Sponsored by Universal Surveillance Systems, LLC, StopORC.org is a non-profit, non-commercial site that does not endorse any company or product. As a collaborative resource, StopORC.org welcomes submissions of articles and papers relating to ORC by those focused on fighting ORC. An advisory board of ORC experts provides input and direction to the site. There is no cost to utilize the site, but only pre-qualified users can access restricted sections to prevent sensitive industry information from being disseminated to the general public.

About Michigan State Representative Joseph Graves:

Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in February 2012, Joseph Graves serves the 51st Michigan House District. His background includes service in the U.S. Army, 32 years as an engineer for GM, and current owner of J&D Select, a real estate, property management and engineering consulting business.  He's earned a bachelor's degree from Sienna Heights University and an MBA from Baker College.

Rep. Graves serves on the Michigan House Committees on Energy and Technology; Health Policy; Military and Veterans Affairs; Local Government; and Criminal Justice.

In 2012, Rep. Graves sponsored two Michigan House Bills, 5843 and 5902 that were signed into law by Governor Snyder. H.B. 5843 created the "Organized Retail Crime Act", while H.B. 5902 amended the Code of Criminal Procedure to include a violation of the Organized Retail Crime Act in the sentencing guidelines. These House Bills make organized retail crime a felony and punishable by up to five years imprisonment, a maximum fine of $5,000, or both.

As a result of his dedicated work to combat organized retail crime, Rep. Graves was named Legislator of the Year for 2012 by the Michigan Retailers Association in January 2013.

For more information, contact:

Scott Richardson
Corporate Communications Manager
StopORC Foundation
800-488-9097
srichardson@universaleas.com

SOURCE  Universal Surveillance Systems LLC

Universal Surveillance Systems LLC

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

Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation (Q4) Announces Release of its Integrated Private Exchange and Benefits Management SAAS Platform

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation (OTCQB: QFOR) today announced that it had completed the integration of its recently acquired empowHR product for benefits management with QHIX, its cloud based Private Health Insurance Exchange platform.

Features of this new integrated platform include:

    --  Ability to display and select several employee benefit options including
        health insurance on a private exchange basis for employee purchase
    --  Integration of the private exchange with all employer sponsored
        insurance and benefits as well as work-site benefit products for
        enrollment, communication and administration
    --  Agency portal for management and administration of multiple client types
        incorporating insurance, employee benefits and financial services into a
        single platform
    --  Employer portal for managing insurance, employee benefits, human
        resources, financial services and integration with third party product
        providers such as payroll systems, human resource systems, and/or other
        administrators
    --  Employee portal for managing all benefit programs, change of family
        status and any employer required activity for on-boarding, off-boarding,
        training, time and attendance
With this major milestone completed, Q4 Healthcare Solutions has begun to engage in several strategic partnership conversations across the country with several large regional brokers.  The brokers targeted for these partnerships include those brokers that understand the changing landscape as well as the strategic and incremental revenue opportunities available to them going forward.

Dhru Desai, Chairman of the board of Q4 stated, "Benefits brokers are under considerable financial pressure as health insurance companies have begun to cut commissions in advance of the upcoming impacts of the Affordable Care Act.  With the Q4 Healthcare Solutions new integrated empowHR platform, we can help the broker evolve the their business model from a transactional quote gatherer to a true strategic healthcare and benefits partners for their mid-cap and small-cap employers clients."

Added Robert Steele, Q4 Senior Vice President of Sales, "With the road to regulated retail for employee benefits, new large and large market opportunities exist for benefits brokers.  Given their significant number of business relationships with small and mid-cap employer clients, brokers are uniquely position to help their employer clients - many of whom are struggling to navigate the rapidly changing healthcare insurance and benefits space.  The new Q4 platform will give the brokers and their end customers' benefits shopping and management capability normally found at Fortune 500 companies.  In fact, I believe that brokers will actually be able to grow their revenues through incremental sales despite declining commissions from the health insurance companies."

For more information, please contact:

Jim Anfield

Vice President, Business Development

Q4 Healthcare Solutions
Jim.anfield@quadrantfour.com

About Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation
Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation delivers end-to-end information technology solutions to its clients through a unique blend of product solutions, consulting, software development & maintenance, cloud based products and technology from its global delivery centers. The company currently focuses on the Healthcare, Financial Services, IT Consulting, and Retail sectors.  The company plans to enhance it positions and technical strength through acquisition of other IT enabled and managed services sector and cloud based services through business acquisitions and/or combination opportunities in the near future to further execute its articulated business strategy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipate," "expects," "estimates," and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as each is amended, for which the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor. Certain factors (including but not limited to those risk factors identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as changes in economic conditions; outcome of negotiations; changes in the Company's access to necessary capital; outcome of litigation; volatility of capital markets; variability and timing of business opportunities; changes in accounting policies and practices; the effects of internal organizational changes; adverse state and federal regulation and legislation; and the occurrence of extraordinary or catastrophic events and terrorist acts; or other unforeseen changes in circumstances) could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly revised or updated forward-looking information, and such information included in this release is based on information currently available and may not be reliable after this date.

SOURCE  Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation

Quadrant 4 Systems Corporation

Vir2o to Include Maestro Music Service for Playing, Sharing, Purchasing and Organizing Music Files

ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB:ECDC) is pleased to announce its new social media engagement platform, Vir2o, will include functionality for a digital music service.

The new music service, called Maestro, will allow users to play, share, download, purchase and organize music files within the new Vir2o social media network with the additional option to download purchased music to their desktop or mobile device. 

Additionally, the Maestro platform will allow both established and independent artists to self publish content and offer advertising tools so artists can promote their music to the Vir2o community, providing a new opportunity for record labels and artists to reach a global audience on a social media platform.

"Both Maestro and our movie platform will be available in international markets for domestic artists and audiences," said ECDC CEO Kayode Aladesuyi. "This is especially true in Nigeria where the entertainment industry is the biggest employer and the second largest industry in the country next to oil and gas. We're working closely with our country rep HotSauce to facilitate a strong presence in the market."

ECDC VP of Business Development Andrej Jeremic went on to say, "Interactive real-time entertainment is an integral component of our new social media platform. We had not initially planned to develop our own digital media player but realized the need for it given the unique music experience we've built into Vir2o. It exists in its own room with drag and drop functionality where users can enjoy music together, or alone if the mood strikes, without invasive advertising to distract them." 

The Maestro digital media player will live in the Vir2o music room, where users can enjoy shared listening for friends to get together in real time to preview new songs, listen or purchase music together--even when separated geographically. For users and advertisers alike, this e-commerce functionality combined with product placement advertising is only the beginning of effective, yet nonintrusive, advertising on the Vir2o platform. 

"The combination of nonintrusive product placement ads and the e-commerce functionality built into Maestro means advertisers and musicians can be successful on Vir2o without a frustrating experience for users," said Vir2o Advertising and Sales Manager Stephen Antczak. "People are fed up with being inundated by irrelevant advertising splashed on every page, so we've made sure our music room isn't just one more piece of white noise."

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Stay tuned for updates as Maestro development continues. For more information on Vir2o, visit http://www.Vir2o.com.

About East Coast Diversified Corporation (ECDC.OB) - ECDC is a holding corporation with a diversified group of technology companies. Its business portfolio includes companies offering technology for logistics and asset management, media entertainment, transportation safety and class attendance monitoring and social media applications.

For more information on ECDC and its group of companies, please visit http://www.eastcoastdiversified.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's entry into new commercial businesses, the risk of obtaining financing, recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, and other risks described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligation to provide updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events.

Media Relations Contact
Meredith Pruden
East Coast Diversified Corporation
770-953-4184
866-503-9316
meredith.pruden@eastcoastdiversified.com

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Emulex Reports Acceptances of 88 Percent of Endace Shares

Offer Declared Unconditional as to Level of Acceptances, and Extended by 14 Days to February 26, 2013

COSTA MESA and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulex Corporation (NYSE: ELX), the leading provider of converged networking solutions, and Endace Limited (LSE: EDA), a leading supplier of network visibility infrastructure products, announced today that acceptances have been received for 88 percent of the shares in Endace. Emulex has declared the Offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, and has made an extension of the offer period by 14 days, to 1 p.m. London time on February 26, 2013 for the remaining shareholders to submit their shares to accept the Offer. Emulex will not further extend the offer period without declaring the Offer wholly unconditional.

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"With this announcement, we have taken one more significant step toward the completion of the acquisition of Endace, and we look forward to welcoming the Endace team and obtaining complete ownership of Endace," said Jim McCluney, chief executive officer (CEO) of Emulex. "The acquisition of Endace doubles our total addressable market and places Emulex in another high-margin, high-growth market, enhancing our ability to deliver industry-leading solutions to connect, monitor and manage high-performance networks."

Mike Riley, CEO of Endace, said, "We look forward to joining the Emulex team and moving forward with the next step in our strategy to become the market leader in network visibility solutions. The combined capabilities and technical depth of Emulex and Endace will enable us to deliver true end-to-end network management, expand our global reach and better support our customers."

By declaring the Offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, Emulex has waived the minimum acceptance condition, which had been stated in the Offer to be holding or controlling 90 percent or more of the voting rights in Endace.

Emulex has made no commitment to purchase outstanding shares of Endace after February 26, 2013, unless Emulex reaches ownership of 90 percent of the Endace shares, in which case the New Zealand Takeovers Code (NZTC) includes a requirement for Emulex to provide an acquisition notice stating either (a) that remaining Endace shares must be sold to Emulex; or (b) that remaining Endace shareholders may sell their remaining Endace shares to Emulex. The 88.4 percent of shares received by February 12, 2013 will be paid, should the Offer be completed, at the offer price of GBP 5.00 per share, for a total of GBP 67,306,715, which is equal to USD 106,084,726 at the current exchange rate of GBP 0.634 per USD. All of the Endace employee stock options will be purchased, should the Offer be completed, for GBP 4,542,429, which is equal to USD 7,159,498 at the current exchange rate. If the remaining 11.6 percent of the Endace shares are submitted by the February 26, 2013 offer period end date, then an additional payment of GBP 8,793,625 will be made should the Offer be completed, which is equal to USD 13,859,974 at the current exchange rate.

The Offer was made pursuant to the NZTC, since Endace is a New Zealand company. The applicable NZTC rule allows, since Emulex declared the Offer unconditional as to the level of acceptances, that Emulex provide a further extension notice before the end of the offer period which had been set for 1 p.m. London time on February 12, 2013. The offer period has been varied to be until 1 p.m. London time on February 26, 2013. The applicable NZTC rule provides that the Offer must remain open for at least 14 days after a variation notice has been sent, and the Offer will not be extended beyond this date.

A copy of Emulex's Offer, Endace's response (including the Endace Board recommendation), and the Independent Adviser's report prepared by Grant Samuel for Endace was sent to Endace shareholders and optionholders. Copies of those documents are available from the Endace web site (http://www.endace.com), and from the Emulex web site (http://www.emulex.com) through the Emulex Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2012.

The Grant Samuel report concludes that if the listing of Endace shares on the AIM is cancelled then "this will make trading of the remaining Endace shares very difficult...[t]he closer the Emulex shareholding gets to 90% the lower the liquidity of Endace shares will be" (page 29). The Grant Samuel report states that "Emulex cannot acquire any further shares in Endace for a period of twelve months [after the offer period expires] without making another formal takeover Offer for all or some of the remaining shares in [Endace], or without shareholder approval. However, from twelve months after the Emulex Offer closes, Emulex will be able to utilise the 'creep' provisions of the Takeovers Code to purchase up to a further 5% of Endace per annum." (page 30). However, Emulex has made no commitment to purchase any additional Endace shares after February 26, 2013.

About Emulex
Emulex, the leader in converged networking solutions, provides enterprise-class connectivity for servers, networks and storage devices within the data center. The Company's product portfolio of Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters, 10Gb Ethernet Network Interface Cards, Ethernet-based Converged Network Adapters, controllers, embedded bridges and switches, and connectivity management software are proven, tested and trusted by the world's largest and most demanding IT environments. Emulex solutions are used and offered by the industry's leading server and storage OEMs including, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Hitachi Data Systems, HP, Huawei, IBM, NEC, NetApp and Oracle. Emulex is headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif. and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. More information about Emulex (NYSE:ELX) is available at http://www.Emulex.com.

About Endace
Endace provides world-leading network visibility infrastructure, which is trusted by some of the world's largest organizations to accelerate their response to network and security problems.

Endace Intelligent Network Recorders guarantee to capture, index and record 100-percent of network traffic while scaling from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps. EndaceVision is Endace's proprietary web-based application that enables engineers to visualize, search and retrieve network traffic from any Endace Recorder anywhere across the network.

Endace's marketing headquarters are in Sunnyvale, California. R&D is in Auckland, New Zealand. Sales offices across the US, in Reading, UK and Sydney, Australia provide support for customers.

Quoted on London's AIM, the stock code is LSE: EDA.L

"Safe Harbor" Statement
"Safe Harbor'' Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth above, including, without limitation, those relating to the proposed acquisition of Endace, contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or changes to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances. We wish to caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the possibility that the pending acquisition of Endace Limited (Endace) is not completed on a timely basis or at all, the effects of the pending  acquisition of Endace, including our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the potential acquisition of Endace on a timely basis or at all, and our ability to integrate the technology, operations and personnel of Endace into our existing operations in a timely and efficient manner.  In addition, intellectual property claims, with or without merit, that could result in costly litigation, cause product shipment delays, require us to indemnify customers, or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, which may or may not be available. Furthermore, we have in the past obtained, and may be required in the future to obtain, licenses of technology owned by other parties. We cannot be certain that the necessary licenses will be available or that they can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we were to fail to obtain such royalty or licensing agreements in a timely manner and on reasonable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Ongoing lawsuits, such as the action brought by Broadcom Corporation (Broadcom), present inherent risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Such potential risks include continuing expenses of litigation, risk of loss of patent rights, risk of monetary damages, risk of injunction against the sale of products incorporating the technology in question, counterclaims, attorneys' fees, incremental costs associated with product or component redesigns, and diversion of management's attention from other business matters. With respect to the continuing Broadcom litigation, such potential risks also include the adequacy of any sunset period to make design changes, the ability to implement any design changes, the availability of customer resources to complete any re-qualification or re-testing that may be needed, the ability to maintain favorable working relationships with Emulex suppliers of serializer/deserializer (SerDes) modules, and the ability to obtain a settlement which does not put us at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, the fact that the economy generally, and the technology and storage market segments specifically, have been in a state of uncertainty makes it difficult to determine if past experience is a good guide to the future and makes it impossible to determine if markets will grow or shrink in the short term. Continued weakness in domestic and worldwide macro-economic conditions and disruptions in world credit and equity markets and the resulting economic uncertainty for our customers, as well as the storage and converged networking market as a whole, has and could continue to adversely affect our revenues and results of operations. As a result of these uncertainties, we are unable to predict our future results with any accuracy. Other factors affecting these forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: faster than anticipated declines in the storage networking market, slower than expected growth of the converged networking market or the failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers to successfully incorporate our products into their systems; our dependence on a limited number of customers and the effects of the loss of, decrease in or delays of orders by any such customers, or the failure of such customers to make timely payments; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of our products or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; costs associated with entry into new areas of the server and storage technology markets; the variability in the level of our backlog and the variable and seasonal procurement patterns of our customers; any inadequacy of our intellectual property protection and the costs of actual or potential third-party claims of infringement and any related indemnity obligations or adverse judgments; the effect of any actual or potential unsolicited offers to acquire us; proxy fights or the actions of activist stockholders; impairment charges, including but not limited to goodwill and intangible assets; changes in tax rates or legislation; the effects of acquisitions; the effects of terrorist activities, natural disasters, and any resulting disruption in our supply chain or customer purchasing patterns or any other resulting economic or political instability; the highly competitive nature of the markets for our products as well as pricing pressures that may result from such competitive conditions; the effects of changes in our business model to separately charge for software; the effect of rapid migration of customers towards newer, lower cost product platforms; possible transitions from board or box level to application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions for selected applications; a shift in unit product mix from higher-end to lower-end or mezzanine card products; a faster than anticipated decrease in the average unit selling prices or an increase in the manufactured cost of our products; delays in product development; our reliance on third-party suppliers and subcontractors for components and assembly; our ability to attract and retain key technical personnel; our ability to benefit from our research and development activities; our dependence on international sales and internationally produced products; changes in accounting standards; and any resulting regulatory changes on our business. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and are discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, under the caption "Risk Factors."

This news release refers to various products and companies by their trade names.  In most, if not all, cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies.

    Emulex Investor Contact:           Endace Press/Investor Contact:
    Frank Yoshino                      Tim Nichols
    Vice President, Finance            Vice President, Corporate Marketing
    +1 714 885-3697                                                        +1 408 220-6149
    frank.yoshino@emulex.com           tim.nichols@endace.com

    Emulex Press Contact:
    Katherine Lane
    Director, Corporate Communications
    +1 714 885-3828
    katherine.lane@emulex.com

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Bloomberg Law And Bloomberg BNA Launch Law Reports Apps For iPhone & iPad

Bloomberg BNA and Bloomberg Law Subscribers Can Easily Access Bloomberg BNA's Trusted Professional Content While on the Go

NEW YORK and ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bloomberg BNA and Bloomberg Law announced Law Reports apps for the iPhone® and iPad®.  Bloomberg BNA and Bloomberg Law subscribers can now get the authoritative BNA news they have come to depend on, whenever and wherever they need it. The apps are available at no charge from the App Store(SM).

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The Law Reports apps offer subscribers immediate access to the BNA Law Reports, including updates, from their iPhone or iPad. The full range of the award-winning Law Reports, including the "must have" Daily Tax Report, Daily Report for Executives, and Daily Labor Report,are available on the app as soon as they are published.

Designed for use on the go, the app stores up to 200 current articles per Law Report for later access on planes, in transit to meetings, or in any location without internet access. App users can personalize which one or more of their "favorite" Law Reports prominently display as updates, as well as access other Law Reports included with their subscription.

"There is immense value in Bloomberg BNA subscribers having real-time, mobile access to their trusted Bloomberg BNA content," said Audrey Hipkins, Bloomberg BNA's Chief Product Officer.

"This new functionality is a further step in expanded mobile offerings for today's professionals, who are under pressure to keep up with constant changes in their respective specialties. And for Bloomberg Law subscribers, it is an added benefit with no additional charge," said Edward Jen, Head of Product for Bloomberg Law.

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About Bloomberg BNA
Bloomberg BNA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bloomberg, is a leading source of legal, regulatory, and business information for professionals. Its network of more than 2,500 reporters, correspondents, and leading practitioners delivers expert analysis, news, practice tools, and guidance -- the information that matters most to professionals.  Bloomberg BNA's authoritative coverage spans the full range of legal practice areas, including tax & accounting, labor & employment, intellectual property, banking & securities, employee benefits, health care, privacy & data security, human resources, and environment, health & safety.

About Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law is a legal and business intelligence, news and research system designed for leading legal professionals who are focused on delivering superior client service. By integrating Bloomberg's renowned news, company and financial data with primary and secondary legal research and business development tools, Bloomberg Law delivers an advantage to legal professionals who handle the most complex legal matters. Presented in a sophisticated yet easy-to-use interface, Bloomberg Law allows subscribers unlimited desktop and mobile access to the information in the system -- as often as they want and whenever they want.

About Bloomberg
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength--delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately--is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 310,000 subscribers globally.

SOURCE  Bloomberg BNA

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CONTACT: Karen James Cody, Bloomberg BNA, +1-703-341-3476, kcody@bna.com, or Jill Goodkind, Bloomberg Law, +1-212-617-3669, jgoodkind@bloomberg.net

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

News site launches to cover bankless finance industry

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the exponential growth of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer financing in 2012, BanklessTimes is launching a new web portal today to educate, entertain and protect consumers wary of misinformation and fraud.

As personal and business credit options continue to recede, and too-big-to-fail banks continue to rake in profits, consumers and entrepreneurs are seeking new ways to get the money they need to finance real estate investments, medical care and small business loans and improvements.

This emerging bankless finance industry is expected to see $6 billion invested globally in 2013.

"Sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Lending Club and Prosper are producing millions of dollars in legitimate transactions each week. Consumers are likely familiar with them. But there are thousands of sites out there - and dozens more coming on stream every day - that need to be reviewed and held to account," says editor-in-chief John White. "People also need a reputable news source to educate, to tell stories that provide meaningful information so they can make informed financial decisions."

The site features a mix of original reporting and curated stories from the top news services from around the world. There is also a robust business directory, which can be quickly searched by user rating or financial category.

White says the site will see more and more original reporting as the company ramps up content development.

About BanklessTimes
BanklessTimes is dedicated to bringing transparency and accountability to business and consumer finance. They are focused on the burgeoning bankless finance market, including peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, private consumer credit, online banking and savings, investments and more. They give borrowers and private lenders the information they need to challenge the status quo of banking and finance, make informed lending and borrowing decisions and do better financially. They provide industry news, blogs, original reporting, how-tos, frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms and archives. BanklessTimes is a meta-site publishing model. They publish a combination of aggregated and original content supported by a business directory section that aggregates listings from multiple providers. They intend to become the top site devoted to bankless finance news and information.

Contact:
BanklessTimes
1530 Page Mill Road, Suite 200
Palo Alto, Ca. 94304
banklesstimes.com
debra@banklesstimes.com
Phone: 415-294-5100

SOURCE  BanklessTimes

BanklessTimes

Web Site: http://banklesstimes.com

Embed Real Time Parking Information to Any Website With the ParkerMap(TM)

New web self service tool from Streetline allows restaurants, shops, universities and cities to add local parking information to their website via a free, embeddable map widget

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Streetline, Inc., the leading provider of smart parking solutions and real time parking data, announced today the introduction of ParkerMap(TM), an embeddable widget that allows merchants, universities, cities, and parking providers to easily showcase nearby parking options via any website.

ParkerMap is available for free at http://www.theparkerapp.com/parkermap. To generate a custom ParkerMap, users simply enter an address and the ParkerMap wizard generates unique HTML code that can easily be dropped into any website. Among those already using ParkerMap are City of Fort Lauderdale, Oregon State University, San Mateo Downtown Association and Mandaloun Restaurant in Redwood City, Calif.

"Our goal is to provide parking data via as many channels as possible and the ParkerMap is yet another tool to make parking data broadly available to motorists," said Zia Yusuf, president and CEO of Streetline. "Whether you're a merchant trying to bring customers to your establishment, a university managing an influx of visitors for the big game, or a city looking to reduce congestion downtown, letting motorists know where they can park is key."

ParkerMap: What Customers Are Saying:

    --  "The City of Fort Lauderdale is constantly striving to improve the
        services we provide to our residents, guests and businesses. The
        ParkerMap helps us leverage even more value from our smart parking
        deployment by allowing our merchants and restaurants to take advantage
        of this new source of information. The more ways we can convey parking
        information to consumers, the better! And, the ParkerMap is a means to
        do this that is simple to use and effective."- Brian McKelligett,
        Parking Services Manager, Department of Transportation and Mobility,
        City of Fort Lauderdale,
        Floridahttp://www.fortlauderdale.gov/parking/default.htm

    --  "By introducing the ParkerMap to Oregon State University our students,
        faculty, staff, and visitors without smartphones can now access parking
        locations, policies, and check the real-time availability of disability
        parking in the core of campus. I was able to add ParkerMap to our
        website in less than two minutes. Streetline has created a very
        user-friendly interface to create and add a parking map any website.
        Streetline has welcomed us into the world of parking 2.0!"- Jennifer E.
        Gossett, Disability Access Services, Oregon State
        Universityhttp://oregonstate.edu/parking/

    --  "As a restaurant owner, providing the highest quality service is always
        a top concern. Since finding parking can be a challenge in downtown
        Redwood City, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the area, any tips
        we can provide to customers is the type top-notch service we pride
        ourselves on. Adding the ParkerMap to our website allows us to inform
        guests of the parking options near our building and how much they cost.
        It is a clear way to show where parking is available in relation to our
        location and it was simple to add to our website."- Basim Nimri, owner,
        Mandaloun Restaurant (Redwood City,
        Calif.)http://www.mandaloun.biz/joomla/contact-us

    --  "Parking is the first thing and the last thing a consumer experiences
        when visiting our downtown. Showing them where to find adequate parking
        is essential to a thriving downtown. The ParkerMap helps our businesses
        inform visitors where they can park, how much it costs, and the
        availability of on street parking in real time for key blocks in the
        heart of downtown."- Jessica Evans, Executive Director, Downtown San
        Mateo Associationhttp://dsma.org/parking/
Parking Reinvented

Streetline's patented smart parking platform detects the presence of a car through a network of ultra-low power wireless sensors located in individual parking spaces. Data from these sensors, or from counting equipment installed in parking garages and lots, is then made available in real time via ParkerMap, various cloud-based applications, such as Parker(TM), the leading consumer guidance app for smartphones, tablets, personal computers and - soon - in-car navigation systems, as well as other applications geared toward city planners and parking facility operators. In addition to real-time data, Streetline also integrates garage data for over 23,000 locations.

To access the ParkerMap visit: http://www.theparkerapp.com/parkermap

To download the free consumer guidance app Parker by Streetline please visit: http://www.theparkerapp.com

About Streetline, Inc.

Streetline's mission is to make smart cities a reality through the use of sensor-enabled mobile and web applications. Streetline's pioneering technology makes the parking experience for consumers easier, while making cities and university campuses more efficient.

Streetline is a privately-held company headquartered in Foster City, CA with smart parking deployments in Germany, the U.K., and across the United States including California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC.  The company was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation, as well as IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year.  Streetline was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Global Mobile Awards which will be announced at the Mobile World Congress being held in Barcelona on February 25(th) - 28(th).

For more information on Streetline visit: http://www.streetline.com. To follow Streetline on Twitter: @streetlineinc

SOURCE  Streetline, Inc.

Streetline, Inc.

CONTACT: Sean Pratt, Streetline, Inc., 650-242-3413, sean@streetline.com

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

JumpStart® Launches Madagascar: My ABCs(TM) iPad, iPhone and Android App for Preschoolers

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpStart® today announced the release of its newest mobile preschool game: "Madagascar: My ABCs(TM)" available through iTunes®, Google Play(TM), Amazon® and Nook® stores. "Madagascar: My ABCs" is the second in a series of fun, educational apps designed for young children featuring DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar franchise.

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"Madagascar: My ABCs" is a preschool mobile app designed to help children learn the fundamentals of the alphabet. Kids can interact with their favorite animal characters from Madagascar and embark upon an alphabet adventure. This application takes preschool-age children through a creative process of learning their ABCs.

Some of the key features in the "Madagascar: My ABCs" app include:

    --  Lessons on uppercase and lowercase letters
    --  Lessons on sounds letters of the alphabet make
    --  Writing practice by tracing letters
    --  Interactive stickers to help reinforce letter sounds
    --  Songs and poems about each letter of the alphabet
Among these features in the app, kids can also take "field trips" with their Madagascar friends to places like tropical beaches, wild jungles, and most importantly -- New York City.  In keeping with JumpStart's rigorous education standards, the curriculum for the various lessons were developed and reviewed collaboratively with early childhood and preschool education experts.

"I really appreciate the fact that this app does more than just go over the letters of the alphabet," said Kathy Martinez, a teacher with seven years of experience working with preschool-age children. "The app's features reinforce the lessons. I really like the rhymes and songs they created for each letter! I think this will be a valuable tool for kids learning the ABCs."

"We're thrilled to be developing educational apps with brands that enjoy universal appeal like DreamWorks Animation and its Madagascar franchise," said David Lord, chief executive officer and president of JumpStart. "Producing next generation learning games that educate and entertain kids is the sole purpose and mission of our company!"

The "Madagascar: My ABCs" application is the second mobile app JumpStart has produced based on the animated film Madagascar. JumpStart launched its Madagascar-related features in the JumpStart online world in October 2012, and has since continued developing the game aspects of the Madagascar brand on both online and mobile devices.

ABOUT JUMPSTART
Since 1991, JumpStart has been dedicated to enhancing children's lives through engaging educational games. Today, JumpStart designs games under its two flagship brands JumpStart® and Math Blaster®. These games immerse children in magical 3D worlds filled with adventure, exploration, and most importantly, learning. JumpStart's products are available online and through various platforms such as Nintendo Wii(TM), iOS®and Android®. JumpStart has become a prominent force in children's educational gaming and is trusted and tested by teachers and parents alike, helping millions of children learn. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the company is privately held and based in Torrance, California. For more information, go to http://www.jumpstart.com.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Song
stephanie.song@jumpstart.com

714-732-8785

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JumpStart

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

Launchpad Digital Media And Edison Research Team To Provide Audience Measurement For The Rapidly Growing Podcasting Industry

-- Groundbreaking New Metrics Make Measuring Podcast Audiences Easy For Advertisers -

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Launchpad Digital Media announced today the engagement of Edison Research to create standard metrics to measure the rapidly expanding audience from podcasts. Edison will collect and audit data from all Launchpad podcasts and generate monthly figures to show the scope and growth of the on-demand audio platform. Launchpad is a division of Norm Pattiz's Courtside Entertainment Group and currently represents on-demand and streaming podcast programming, which delivers over 90 million downloads every month.

"We formed Launchpad to apply proven, successful monetization methods to the expanding world of on-demand digital media," said Norm Pattiz, Chairman of Launchpad Digital Media and Founder of Westwood One and Courtside Entertainment Group. "To do that you need to speak the advertisers' language. These new metrics will put the sizable podcast audience in terms advertisers can understand and utilize effectively. I worked closely with Edison Research to establish similar metrics when I was on the board of the Broadcasting Board of Governors of the United States of America. We launched Arabic language radio and satellite television services to 22 countries in the Middle East.  If we can measure the audience in Arabic, English should be no problem at all."

Speaking about the relationship, Edison Research President, Larry Rosin, said: "We are excited to begin this new relationship with Launchpad Digital Media. The metrics Edison will be providing will further help legitimize podcasting for advertisers and help emphasize its growing prominence as a platform for listeners to consume and control their content." 

Kit Gray, Launchpad President, said: "The podcasting space is growing at an enormous rate. Technology has empowered audiences and they are demanding on-demand media like never before. Until now advertisers lacked the in-depth audience measurement tools available to them with more traditional forms of media. Podcasters will now be able to quantify their audience in a language familiar to the advertising community."

About Launchpad Digital Media
Launchpad Digital Media (http://www.launchpaddigitalmedia.com), a division of Courtside Entertainment Group, is one of the largest players in on-demand media. Lead by digital, online and podcast sales pioneer Kit Gray, Launchpad's podcast platform includes some of the biggest names in on-demand entertainment including Adam Carolla, CBS News, Afterbuzz TV with Maria Menounos, Dennis Miller, Jay Mohr, Laura Ingraham, Dr. Drew, Tom Green, Mark & Lynda, Brian & Jill, Penn Jillette, Rooster Teeth and the Toad Hop Network just to mention a few.

About Edison Research
Edison Research (http://www.edisonresearch.com) conducts survey research and provides strategic information to radio stations, television stations, newspapers, cable networks, record labels, Internet companies and other media organizations. Since 2003, Edison Research has been also the sole provider of election exit poll data for America's major news organizations. Edison Research works with many of the largest American radio ownership groups, including Entercom, Clear Channel, Citadel, CBS Radio, Bonneville and Dial Global; and also conducts strategic and opinion research for a broad array of companies including Time Warner, Google, Yahoo!, Pandora Internet Radio, Sony Music, Siemens, the Voice of America, and Zenithmedia. Edison Research has a nineteen year history of thought-leadership in media research, and has provided services to successful media properties in South America, Africa, Asia, Canada and Europe.  Edison, along with Arbitron, produces a yearly study on audio and video podcast consumption in America. The study looks at demographics, usage and other behaviors related to podcast consumption and the podcast audience.

Contacts:
Peter Sessa
Launchpad Digital Media
(917) 848-2353
psessa@courtsidellc.com

Larry Rosin
Edison Research
(908) 707-4707
lrosin@edisonresearch.com

SOURCE  Launchpad Digital Media

Launchpad Digital Media

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

Nethram, LLC Brings Conference Calling to the Masses With Release of Kuvi, an Innovative, User-Friendly Group Calling Tool

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One-to-many calling features have traditionally been reserved for corporate meeting rooms. Kuvi, a product of telecom software innovator Nethram, LLC, looks to shift that paradigm. The potential applications of Kuvi are almost limitless, for both individuals and small businesses. Kuvi is the brainchild of Paul Mathews, former Ericsson executive who is also the founder of Nethram. The price structure is pay per minute, but new users can test drive the tool with a free trial offer.

Kuvi provides numerous previously unavailable benefits and features to end users. Clearly, the ability to make conference calls without relying on a third-party bridge service is an enormous benefit. The software is also remarkably easy to set up. With no forms to fill out, new users can create lists and place calls within minutes of navigating to the site. A computer is required to assemble the contact and calling lists, but after this initial setup process, calls can be made from any phone.

Perhaps the most attractive aspect of Kuvi is its ease of use. After creating a contact list of names and numbers, users simply drag and drop names into call lists. Each list corresponds to a different type of call, which can be changed with a drop-down menu. Likewise, each list receives its own phone number.

Kuvi allows three distinct kinds of one-to-many calls. "Call Together" calls are essentially standard conference calls. Everyone on the call list participates in the conversation. "Early Bird" calls, on the other hand, create a one-to-one connection. Everyone's phone rings, but only the first person to pick up is connected, while the remaining phones stop ringing. This is a convenient feature when any one person on a list is actually needed. For instance, a retail store needing an employee to cover a shift can reach out to all available employees be calling a single number. A "Single File" call dials a list of numbers in succession. When the first call is complete, the next number rings. Single file calls are useful when there is a need to speak individually with several people in a row.

"When I was in a leadership position with Ericsson, I was frustrated by the tediousness of conference call technology," said Paul Mathews, creator of Kuvi. "Time is precious, and setting up these calls seemed to take nearly as long as the actual conferences. Typical bridging technologies are anything but user friendly. Kuvi solves these issues. More than that, Kuvi takes audio conferencing out of the office and into the consumer setting. I believe we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg in terms of what this tool can do for people."

Getting started with Kuvi is simple. New users can register automatically with their Facebook accounts. Once an account is created, users just need to add contacts and create groups. For more information, go to http://www.kuvicall.com.

About Nethram, LLC

Based in California, Nethram, LLC offers software development for the telecommunications sector. The company has been operational since 2004. http://nethram.com/

Contact:

Helani Mathew
phone: 888-440-3740
email: media@nethram.com

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SOURCE  Nethram, LLC

Nethram, LLC

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

Wireless energy management device can now detect power outages

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PointSix(TM) Wireless (PSW) introduces the first WiFi version of the Point(TM) Pulse Counter. The device provides wireless notification to rapidly detect power outages and track energy usage for seamless energy management even during an outage. Battery or line powered the device counts, records and accumulates pulse outputs on gas, water and electric meters providing actionable intelligence.

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Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States deployed the Point(TM) Pulse Counter to augment their innovative energy efficiency programs and services. Project Manager Bruce Hoban of Duke Energy describes the Point(TM) Pulse Counter as "A reliable, battery powered, wireless solution that enables us to detect power outages and determine consumption."

The Point(TM) Pulse Counter features over the air configuration and compatibility with existing Building Automation Systems (BAS).  Battery changes every three to five years are the only maintenance the sensors require. The device is available in single or dual pulse input channels and includes an integrated 802.11.g WiFi module.   

For additional information and technical specifications about PointSix(TM) Wireless products contact Dan Piroli at 770.634.6669 or email at dan@pointsix.com. The PointSix(TM) Wireless website can be found at http://www.pointsix.com.

Founded in 1996, PointSix(TM) Wireless provides an incomparable offering of proprietary and standard wireless devices featuring both RF and IR technology. The ability to customize application specific solutions has driven Fortune 500 OEMs and organizations across market sectors to partner with PointSix(TM) Wireless. PSW devices can be found in the healthcare, hospitality, food service, retail, data centers and transportation applications.

SOURCE  PointSix Wireless

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PointSix Wireless

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

UBM Tech Launches All LED Lighting - First Online Community Targeted to the Global Lighting Industry

Site Devoted to the Unique Needs of Solid-State Lighting Technologists

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Tech, which serves design engineers and the electronics industry with essential business and technical information, today launched All LED Lighting (allledlighting.com), the first comprehensive online community devoted to the unique needs of solid-state lighting technologists.

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Powered by UBM DeusM, the integrated marketing services arm of UBM, All LED Lighting will serve as an online community for technologists involved with all aspects of high-brightness, high-power LEDs, which continue to redefine the global lighting industry. The website, which is targeted to equipment designers, lighting engineers, and other lighting professionals, is a reliable source for the latest LED-related news, views, and how-tos they need to keep on top of this fast-moving industry. All LED Lighting will cover the full range of indoor, outdoor, and industrial lighting applications, including high-power drivers, optics, thermal management, lighting control systems, emerging government, and industry standards.

"LEDs provide many advantages over previous lighting technologies. However, engineers will need to master many new skills and unique technical challenges as they put these remarkable devices to work in their products," said Kathy Astromoff, CEO, Electronics, UBM Tech. "The All LED Lighting community was created to address the needs of solid-state lighting technologists. This all-in-one destination provides solid-state lighting engineers and designers with the information they require, in the format they want, when they need it."

UBM Tech named the veteran journalist, author, and engineer Lee Goldberg as Editor in Chief of All LED Lighting. Goldberg brings 18 years of experience designing microprocessors, embedded systems, renewable energy applications, and an interplanetary spacecraft. In addition, he has 20 years of experience as a technology journalist and author. Goldberg brings unique expertise to All LED Lighting and will offer his perspectives on the technologies, products, and economic factors fueling the explosive evolution of this industry.

"It's a privilege to launch a community that serves the solid state lighting professionals who are already making dramatic improvements in the quality of life in homes, workplaces, and virtually every other place where artificial lighting is used," said Goldberg. "Our mission is to help our audience acquire the knowledge and skills they need to create and use the LED-based products that are transforming the global lighting industry. In addition to providing information on the latest technologies, products, and design practices, the site will serve as a forum where engineers and industry professionals are encouraged to interact with our industry experts and share their own knowledge with other community members."

To register for the All LED Lighting site and weekly newsletter, visit http://www.allledlighting.com/register.asp.

The All LED Lighting community is supplemented by a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Visit All LED Lighting at allledlighting.com.

About UBM Tech
UBM Tech is a global media business that provides information, events, training, data services, and marketing solutions for the technology industry. Its media brands and information services inform and inspire decision makers across the entire technology market -- engineers and design professionals, software and game developers, solutions providers and integrators, networking and communications executives, and business technology professionals. UBM Tech's industry-leading media brands include EE Times, Interop, Black Hat, InformationWeek, Game Developer Conference, CRN, and DesignCon. The company's information products include research, education, training, and data services that accelerate decision making for technology buyers. UBM Tech also offers a full range of marketing services based on its content and technology market expertise, including custom events, content marketing solutions, community development and demand generation programs. UBM Tech is a part of UBM (UBM.L), a global provider of media and information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than thirty successful sites and online communities over the last 2 years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.

For more information on UBM Tech please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing, Electronics
516-562-5652
felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

For more information on UBM DeusM please contact:
Amy Averbook, Marketing Director
917-743-2693
averbook@deusm.com

SOURCE  UBM Tech

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UBM Tech

Web Site: http://www.ubm.com/tech

Pennsylvania Verizon Wireless Enhances The Power Of Its 4G LTE Network In Wyndmoor, PA

-- Company Expands Local 4G LTE Network For Residents, Businesses And Visitors

-- Part Of Ongoing Nationwide Deployment Of High-Speed Data Network

-- 4G LTE Now Available In 476 Markets Across U.S.; Covers More Than 94% Of Philadelphia Region

WYNDMOOR, Pa., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage in Wyndmoor, Pa., further expanding the company's high-speed wireless data network coverage. The expansion provides increased wireless voice and 4G LTE data coverage north along Stenton Avenue to Gorgas Lane, south along Germantown Avenue and Pleasant Street, east along Washington Lane and Anderson Street, and west along Ardleigh Street and Durham Street.

4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless customers will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and mobile hotspots to experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

"We've always believed the best wireless devices deserve the best wireless network," said Mario Turco, Philadelphia Tri-State Region President for Verizon Wireless. "People everywhere are increasingly relying on their tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained.  Our investment here in the Philadelphia Tri-State region and across the country has kept us ahead of this consumer trend and underscores our belief that 4G LTE delivers the best value to customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion((TM)) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless customers can also take advantage of HomeFusion((TM)) Broadband, a solution that leverages the power and speed of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to deliver high-speed, in-home Internet access for residential broadband, particularly in areas where Internet options are limited or are not currently available.

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.6 billion in the Philadelphia Tri-State region network since 2000, including $186 million in 2012 alone, to increase coverage and capacity on behalf of customers.

Currently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 476 markets across the United States.  The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network covers more than 94 percent of the Philadelphia region, including Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and large portions of southern New Jersey and Delaware.

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE. 

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for a full list of 4G LTE markets and additional information on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.  For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, +1-215-638-5668; 215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@VerizonWireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWSheldon

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

CUSO Financial Services Launches New Website to Support Increased Capabilities

Broker dealer for credit union industry continues steady growth

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS), a full-service broker dealer and SEC Registered Investment Adviser providing customized investment and insurance solutions to credit unions, has launched a revised website to support its clients and their members with additional information on investment capabilities offered by credit unions.

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The newly launched website features a corporate section focused on information and news about the company as well as two separate microsites, directed to credit union decision-makers and credit union members. The microsites contain educational information on CFS's varied service offerings and are easily self-selected and navigable from the home page. CFS added the latest information on multiple technology tools, marketing support options and training programs, in addition to enhanced investment options including fee-based advisory services.

Valorie Seyfert, CEO of CFS, says, "The high ethical standards and member-centric services that are inherent in credit unions create a comfort level that investors seek. Our financial advisors understand and respect this customer-centric philosophy, matching the credit unions' attitudes in the way they work with investment clients. It's one of the reasons we continue to grow at such a steady pace and it is why we have revamped our website to reflect all that we do to support CUs and their members." 

With the well publicized instability over recent years on Wall Street, many investors have moved money to credit unions. According to CFS executives, it's more important than ever that credit unions offer their members sophisticated investment services that complement the credit union membership experience. In fact, CFS has added more than 32 new credit unions to its roster in the past 15 months, bringing its total client list to more than 150 credit unions. At its most recent annual conference, the company recognized 110 individual advisors, the most ever, with Bronze, Silver and Gold Pacesetter awards, indicating they met increasingly higher levels of production in 2011; numbers for 2012 production look similar and will be tallied in Q1 2013.

Credit unions interested in learning more about the company's programs nationwide can call 1-800-686-4724 or review the website at http://www.cusonet.com. 

About CUSO Financial Services, L.P.
Established in 1997, CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (Member FINRA/SIPC) is headquartered in San Diego and works with more than 150 credit unions across the country.  With branch offices located nationwide, CFS is a full-service broker/dealer and SEC Registered Investment Adviser offering customized investment and insurance solutions to credit unions. For more information, call 858-530-4400 or visit http://www.cusonet.com.

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CUSO Financial Services, L.P.

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FiveCubits joins RMC Foundation campaign to "Bridge the Gap"

CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FiveCubits, the leading bulk material supply chain solutions provider is proud to announce its involvement in RMC Foundation's "Bridge the Gap" campaign. The RMC Research and Education Foundation has partnered with The Portland Cement Association to establish the Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH) focused on increasing quality, professionalism, and sustainability in the ready mixed concrete industry.

RMC Research & Education Foundation Executive Director Julie Garbini notes, "We're so pleased to have FiveCubits' support this important initiative. With the help of FiveCubits and other leaders in the industry, we will continue to fund the groundbreaking research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concrete Sustainability Hub. We're grateful for the strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the industry's success that comes with this generous contribution."

"At FiveCubits we feel it is important to protect institutions that dedicate their time to research and education within the industry, and to support those focused on sustainability," said John Jazwiec, CEO of FiveCubits. This donation will bring the campaign closer to their goal of raising $2.3M for the cause.

To view more information about this initiative and to see a list of current Bridge the Gap supporters, please visit http://www.rmc-foundation.org.

About FiveCubits

FiveCubits is the leading bulk material supply chain solutions company. The web-based product suite reduces variable labor, fuel, and maintenance costs. The FiveCubits network has over 100,000 distinct electronic links between major buyers, transportation providers and suppliers, enabling just-in-time purchasing and instant demand visibility. Customers can choose a no-cost gain-sharing model or fixed monthly service fees, and ROI is always guaranteed.

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

contact: Saul Fofana
phone: 630-559-9138
email: marketing@fivecubits.com

SOURCE  FiveCubits

FiveCubits

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

Players Give it Their Best Shot with PicSlinger

iPhone App Delivers Fun of Photo Sharing with Social Game

CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PicSlinger, an addictive new iPhone application, marries the fun of photo sharing with the challenge of a social game.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/CG58612)

The game of words, pictures and creative license engages snap happy fans and word slayers alike.

    1. Players give it their best shot by choosing a word from three choices and
       snapping a photo to represent that word.
    2. Player A sends the shot to Player B who views the picture and is given
       blank spaces to guess the word.
    3. Guess the word in the photograph and earn stars, the more you earn the
       more extras you get.
    4. Exchange stars for fun photo filters, additional words or help guessing a
       word.
Interpretation is everything and degree of difficulty varies.  The harder the picture is to guess, the richer the reward.  Feel like a sure-shot? Players can earn Flare through play of special word categories.

Above all, imagination reigns. How does a player photograph 'cans'?  Snap to it and keep them guessing. Pictures are automatically saved to a PicSlinger Gallery page and players are invited to upload their photos to Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare.

PicSlinger is free to download, with an optional 99 cent ad-free version. The app is the first from Chicago-based company Fits & Starts.

About Fits & Starts

Co-Founders Jennifer Boston and Todd Jones are wordsmiths and design gurus by day respectively and avid app developers every other waking moment. The idea for PicSlinger was slung through their mutual addiction to feeding other peoples' vices of photo-sharing and social gaming.

Next up?  PicSlinger Jr., the same fun for the underage set.  For more information http://www.FitsStarts.com

SOURCE  Fits & Starts

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/CG58612
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Fits & Starts

CONTACT: Jen Gordon, +1-773-983-1995, Jen@JenniferGordonPR.com

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

Wizard101 Now Available for Mac

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle Entertainment, developer and publisher of online family entertainment titles including Wizard101 and Pirate101, today announced that its popular game Wizard101 is now available on the Mac(®).

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100526/KINGSISLELOGO)

"Over the last four years more than 30 million users have registered to play Wizard101 on the PC," said Josef Hall, vice president of Development at KingsIsle Entertainment. "Today we are very pleased to open up the Wizard101 universe to millions of Mac users."

Bringing Wizard101 to the Mac platform has been one of the most frequently requested features from players. The new version of Wizard101 for Mac delivers a fantastic game experience, letting players harness vivid, high-definition Mac displays to access the extraordinary magic and color of the Spiral.

The PC and Mac clients for Wizard101 are immediately available for download at https://www.wizard101.com.

About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.
KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. KingsIsle games have received numerous honors, including the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal and recognition by the National Parenting Publications Awards. Wizard101 was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine and Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com. Pirate101 was voted Game of the Year in MMORPG.com's 2012 Player's Choice Awards.  KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. Information about the company's games can be found at http://www.kingsisle.com/corporate/products.     

KingsIsle, Wizard101 and Pirate101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment Inc.  Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.

SOURCE  KingsIsle Entertainment

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100526/KINGSISLELOGO
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KingsIsle Entertainment

CONTACT: Ben Conrad, press@kingsisle.com

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

International Marketing Services and My-HD Media form strategic partnership with Knetik Media

Joint venture will deliver advanced media and entertainment solutions to the Middle Eastern consumer market

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Marketing Services (IMS) and My-HD Media are partnering with Knetik Media, a platform development company with expertise in over-the-top video, new media and gaming, to bring energized content delivery services directly to consumers in the Middle East and Southern Asia.

IMS, a sales and marketing company that promotes consumer electronics, and My-HD Media, a Low pay TV platform offering a wide range of High Definition channels via satellite, are responsible for distributing Knetik Media's OTT direct to consumer services in the GCC, North Africa, and Levant. Knetik Media is working with the two companies to market its video streaming services by bundling OTT applications with set-top boxes that are then distributed to the Middle Eastern consumer in such countries as the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

"We are excited to work with My-HD Media and Knetik Media to supply both popular and unique content to a rapidly growing demographic of consumers that are demanding it," said Abdollah Hadadi, Operator Business Account Manager of IMS. "We are working together to provide solutions that will enable more users to experience a service that offers a wide selection and depth of entertainment unparalleled to what is currently being broadcasted on mainstream channels."

"In addition to the hungry expat market within the middle-east, communities outside of the region are hungry for content from shows and media back home," said Knetik Media Chief Executive Officer Shane Robinett. "Our objective with this partnership is to provide a wide range of content, shows and films to the audience when and where they want. We're expecting tremendous growth in this market and have worked hard to develop outstanding local and regional content relationships."

Knetik Media is currently developing a number of video-streaming services that will provide thousands of hours of entertainment content on multi-screen devices for the Middle Eastern consumer. The first of the services is expected to launch in February.

About Knetik Media (http://KnetikMedia.com)
Knetik Media is a Central Florida-based platform development firm delivering energized advanced media delivery solutions. Knetik Media's main interests are focused on the successful deployment of dynamic video-on-demand (VOD) and over-the-topology (OTT) solutions, media portal production and management, and online gaming portal services. These services, utilized as both a package or as one unique solution, are assisting telecommunication companies, among other industries, around the globe. For more information about Knetik Media visit http://KnetikMedia.com

About International Marketing Services (http://www.imsdubai.com)
IMS, International Marketing Services is a member of Al-Rais Group of Companies.

Al-Rais Group is one of the largest trading groups with activities of construction, contracting, real state, travel, tourism, house hold products, shipping, logistic, consumer's electronics and communication technology in United Arab Emirates.

IMS was established in year 1982 as a specialist in Telecommunications, Global Positioning System (GPS), Consumers Electronics, IT products, Satellite Receivers Including Sports Channel, Smart Home security system and LED lights. Having its wholesale, retail network and online sales in AGCC, middle East, North Africa and Asia.

About My-HD Media (http://www.my-hd.tv)

Headquartered at Dubai Media city, My-HD is a Low pay TV platform offering a wide range of High Definition channels via satellite including all 7 MBC HD channels in the Middle East and North Africa.  My-HD Offers MENA households the opportunity to enjoy The Best in HD Entertainment and best value for money.

My-HD has strong alliances with MENA region's leading satellite receiver brands, positioning My HD as the first Pay-TV platform to carry all MBC HD channels on a large number of Digital HD receiver brands such as Humax in GCC countries, NHE in Kuwait, Tru View and Dansat in Saudi Arabia and Tevicom in Morocco.

My-HD distributes its products and services across several key satellite receivers' dealers and distributors and in major hypermarkets and department stores in the region.

For more information on the company and the products, visit http://www.my-hd.tv.

Media Contacts:

Will Wellons
Wellons Communications
Office: + 1 407 339 0879
Cell: +1 407 462 2718
will@wellonscommunications.com

Abdollah Hadadi
Operator Business Account Manager of International Marketing Services
Tel: +971 4 3527733 EXTN: 300
Fax: +971 4 3529212

Nisrine El Hajji
Marketing Director of My-HD Media
nisrine@my-hdmedia.com
Office: +971 4 435 4822
Mobile: +971 50 558 7386
Fax: + 971 4 435 4889

SOURCE  Knetik Media

Knetik Media

Web Site: http://KnetikMedia.com

WRAPmail (OTC: WRAP) Announces partnership with Esther Branded Entertainment Group for Affinity solution for Fans of Sports Teams and Celebrities

Launching Lou Reed as first artist to offer Fans a WRAP for their emails

NEW YORK and FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WrapMail, Inc. (OTC:WRAP) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with upstart branding house Esther Branded Entertainment Group (EBEG) for EBEG to market its affinity solution where fans of sports teams, celebrities, and music artists can purchase a licensed WRAP (interactive email template) to use with their regular emails to show their affinity to their favorite team,   celebrities or artists.

Tom Sarig, EBEG's CEO  commented that: "The WRAPmail Fan solution is an amazing opportunity for artists, sports teams, and really any celebrity with real brand equity alike to gain massive additional exposure while at the same time giving their fans an opportunity to show their affinity with every email they send anyway".  EBEG's President, Amanda Levine-Pilla, commented that: "Taking advantage of already existing email venues  and  large fan bases could easily lead to significant additional revenues for the artists and sports teams as WRAPS also feature images and links to their respective merchandise and ticket sales".

President Amanda Levine-Pilla adds "We have already signed on Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame member Lou Reed who currently has over 600,000 fans on Facebook alone." CEO Tom Sarig further comments that "Lou Reed's webshop will feature WRAP(s) for sale immediately". Lou Reed adds that "This will give all my fans a new way to use their emails and I am also convinced it is a very smart business decision on my behalf."

The potential revenues to artists, celebrities and sports teams is massive and the t formula which WRAPmail and EBEG have come up with shows that artists, celebrities and sports team can potentially earn incremental income in the millions of dollars, and all from providing an exciting new branding bond with their respective fans.  EBEG and WRAPmail have made conservative calculations for artists, sports teams and celebrities on what this formula can mean in terms of revenues for all involved parties.  The suggested purchase price for an affiliate WRAP is approximately US$14.99.  These WRAPs are customized with the fan's image and name, and fans get to 'wear' their WRAP around their emails just as they would wear their favorite sports team's or artist's T-Shirts. The WRAP not only promotes ticket sales and merchandise through images with embedded links but fans get to show their affinity for their favorite sports teams or artists each time they send an email.

WRAPmail Founder Rolv Heggenhougen says "We could also see an opportunity to solicit advertising in the WRAPmail Toolbar which works with Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Microsoft LIVE and GoDaddy for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Apple Safari and Firefox."

The Lou Reed WRAPmail landing page can be found by clicking here.

About WRAPmail:

The idea behind WRAPmail's email marketing approach is to utilize the everyday realities that almost everyone has a website, social network site(s) and also sends emails every day. These emails can become complete marketing tools and help promote, brand, sell and cross-sell in addition to drive traffic to the websites and help conduct marketing research (through tracking analysis). WRAPmail is available for free (with 3rd party ads) or for a license fee. No routines change as users simply download a toolbar for their webmail or route emails via Google or WRAPmail's servers.

WRAPmail is a Google Apps vendor and also compatible with Google Analytics.

Forward looking statements and risks and uncertainties

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.  Expected, actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with, among other things, the impact of economic, competitive, and other factors affecting our operations, markets, products, and performance.    The matters discussed herein should not be construed in any way, shape or manner as an indication of WRAPmail's future revenues,  financial condition or stock price.  For more complete information regarding our business and financial condition, you may access our filings at otcmarkets.com. 

WRAPmail Investor Relations:
IR@WRAPmail.com
Phone: (415) 938-7978

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For more info please contact EBEG's Tom Sarig (tom@ebentertainmentgroup.com) or Amanda Levine-Pilla (amanda@ebentertainmentgroup.com), phone: 212-924-1266.

SOURCE  WrapMail

WrapMail

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

New EMC Continuous Availability Advisory Services Enable an Always-on-and-Available IT Infrastructure

Continuous Availability Solutions Built with EMC® VPLEX® Help Organizations Maximize Information Trust and Availability

HOPKINTON, Mass., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  New EMC Continuous Availability Advisory Services based on EMC(®)
        VPLEX(®) virtual storage can help organizations mitigate outages
        through a journeyed approach to an IT availability transformation.
    --  Delivered by EMC Global Services, the offering can enable organizations
        to improve information availability capabilities and reduce CAPEX and
        OPEX through comprehensive assessment, cost/benefit analysis, and
        roadmap development.
    --  EMC Continuous Availability Advisory Services can enable organizations
        to reduce server count by combining existing production, high
        availability, and disaster recovery compute platforms into a single
        solution.
    --  Join the EMC Community Network webcast today at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Full Story: EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced Continuous Availability Advisory Services: a comprehensive assessment, cost/benefit analysis, and roadmap development offering delivered by EMC Global Services in combination with EMC(®) VPLEX(® )virtual storage which enables an always-on-and-available IT infrastructure with reduced CAPEX and OPEX. As demonstrated in certain customer engagements conducted by EMC, Continuous Availability Advisory Services have been shown to enable organizations to reduce server count by up to 40% by combining existing production, high availability, and disaster recovery compute platforms into a single solution.

EMC Continuous Availability Advisory Services: Helping Customers Fully Realize the Benefits of VPLEX and Continuous Availability with Active/Active Data Centers and Applications

Delivered by EMC Global Services, the Continuous Availability Advisory Services' suite of offerings include: assessing the readiness of applications and existing infrastructure, and developing an architectural design, roadmap and cost benefit analysis for the technical deployment and transition.

EMC Continuous Availability Advisory Services provides organizations with a proven services methodology that is based on EMC VPLEX virtual storage. Previously, a continuous availability environment was either limited to be within a data center, or required complex systems integration that made it expensive to build and maintain. EMC VPLEX provides the critical foundation for continuous availability by presenting read/writable virtual volumes in two geographically separated data centers. It enables users to build "stretched data centers," permitting them to process data collaboratively, using server clustering technologies over distance, and to take a powerful new approach to business continuity design and execution. However, solutions built with EMC VPLEX and off-the-shelf clustering technologies can help organizations maximize information trust and availability.

EMC Global Services can help organizations by:

    --  Providing the organization with an assessment of the current environment
        to enable a change of focus from the recovery time and recovery point
        objectives, forging a path to improved availability.
    --  Enabling the organization to reduce risk associated with business
        continuity outages and restarts.
    --  Providing the organization with the architectural design and roadmap
        information to help enable the organization to deliver "Always-On, and
        Always-Available access" to its users, thereby, helping the business
        increase its competitive advantage.
Organizations are increasingly reliant on uninterrupted active/active access to data and applications. Additionally, the rapid growth of Big Data and globalization, increasing regulatory pressures, more frequent planned outages, and the impact of natural disasters have reinforced the need for management to continue operations through any type of disruption. In response, many IT service organizations have created an expensive labyrinth of different solutions and techniques to eliminate single points of failure in their data centers.

In a recent study¹ commissioned by EMC, Forrester Consulting found that the increased reliance on technology is the number one factor driving increased risk in business. Organizations require new IT delivery models, such as continuous availability that provide greater control and visibility of data. This establishes a foundation of trust that IT infrastructure will perform the way it should even in the event of business disruptions that may occur.

Customer Quote

Keith Mallonee, Senior Vice President, McKesson IT

"We recently examined a continuous availability strategy for one of our major business units.  What we learned is that continuous availability is not only architecturally feasible, leveraging off-the-shelf products, it is achievable at significant savings.  EMC practitioners delivered far more than we expected, and the strategy is readily executable, enabling us to bring the business case to management quickly and efficiently."

EMC Quote

Mike Koehler, Senior Vice President, Global Services, EMC Corporation

"Globalization, competition and the ever increasing reliance on IT systems has driven an evolution in business. CIOs and business leaders have an urgent need to improve availability to meet market and competitive demands for an "always-on-and-available" IT infrastructure.  Whether customers want to transition to continuous availability for all their applications and data, or take a journeyed approach, EMC designed this new service to help clients assess their current position, strengthen their infrastructure, take full advantage of their existing technology, and improve their overall availability posture."

Additional Resources

    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and ECN
    --  Learn more about EMC Global Services and EMC VPLEX
    --  Join the #EMCGS and #VPLEX conversations on Twitter.
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.  Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

¹"How Organizations Are Improving Business Resiliency with Continuous IT Availability," a Technology Adoption Profile study commissioned by EMC and conducted by Forrester Consulting.

EMC and VPLEX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Hadley Weinzierl, +1-508-293-7642, hadley.weinzierl@emc.com

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

McGraw-Hill Education Joins Forces with Magna Publications to Launch the McGraw-Hill Learning Institute

Institute to offer results-focused professional development programs that help institutions and educators meet today's educational challenges

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the higher education landscape continues to shift due to the increasing use of technology and the emergence of new learning environments, learning institutions and their faculty are challenged to both adapt to the new landscape and deliver ever-stronger learning results. To help educators respond effectively to these challenges, McGraw-Hill Education today announced the launch of McGraw-Hill Learning Institute, a professional development program created to keep institutions and instructors up-to-date on the latest education technologies and provide guidance in determining which emerging technologies and best practices are right for their needs. As part of the McGraw-Hill Learning Institute launch, McGraw-Hill Education and Magna Publications today announced a new agreement to jointly develop and offer professional development products and services to educators and institutions.

While education technology promises to help instructors better achieve their teaching and learning goals, technologies are emerging and evolving at a tremendous pace, and it is challenging to know which technologies are right for a specific instructor's or institution's needs. The McGraw-Hill Learning Institute brings together faculty and thought leaders in education technology, course development, and instructional effectiveness to share strategies, ideas, and techniques for implementing instructional technology and research-based approaches to teaching in the college classroom. The Learning Institute designs and hosts faculty development experiences such as teaching and learning symposia, workshops and webinars.

"We meet with thousands of faculty and institutions every year, and while the people we speak with are excited about the changes taking place in education and education technology, many are looking for guidance about what these changes can mean in their specific setting," said Tom Malek, vice president, McGraw-Hill Higher Education Learning Solutions. "Our goal in launching the Learning Institute is to provide the guidance and exploratory environment institutions and instructors need to develop personal familiarity and engagement with new technologies and practices that promise to rejuvenate instruction and deliver stronger learning results and outcomes. We're especially excited to be able to deliver Magna Publications' industry-leading materials and resources on our path to delivering a one-stop-shop for professional development."

The Learning Institute offers best practice-based training in areas such as teaching and learning in blended and online learning environments, flipped classrooms, teaching with technology, administration of learning environments, student engagement, course design and redesign, and assessments. The Learning Institute can also work with institutions to develop customized curriculum design and professional development resources and online or classroom-based training to specifically meet the needs of their faculty.

For more than 40 years, Magna Publications has been supporting the professional development of higher education faculty and staff through a broad portfolio of high-quality products, including newsletters, online seminars, online courses, and in-person conferences and workshops. During that time, the company has worked with educators at more than 4,000 campuses both nationally and internationally, giving it unique insight into the strategies and processes that can affect how teachers teach and learners learn.

"Magna Publications is excited about the opportunities our partnership with McGraw-Hill Education represents in terms of expanding the reach of our products and services and what we will learn and develop together," said Bill Haight, president, Magna Publications, Inc. "As a company, we are always looking for ways better serve the higher education community and our inclusion in the launch of the Learning Institute is the next step in our continued evolution."

Through its Teaching Professor and Online Classroom newsletters to its 20 Minute Mentor programs to the Magna Commons, an on-demand cloud-based faculty development site, Magna Publications offers institutions a range of products dedicated to proven strategies for creating a better learning environment. As a result of the new partnership with McGraw-Hill Education, Magna Publications' library of resources will be made available through the McGraw-Hill Learning Institute.

About McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The Company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 60 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.

About Magna Publications
Since 1972 the higher education community has turned to Magna Publications for its timely, high-quality, professional development resources. Today the company's growing portfolio of award-winning newsletters, online seminars, online courses, and in-person conferences and workshops represent some of the most trusted names in higher education, including The Teaching Professor, Online Classroom, Faculty Focus, and the 20 Minute Mentor. The company is based in Madison, Wis. For more information, visit http://www.magnapubs.com/.

Contact:
Brian Belardi
McGraw-Hill Education
212-904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education

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

Pet Owners Can Evaluate Their Ailing Pet's Quality of Life With New Online Tool

Lap of Love releases the 'Pet Hospice Journal' - a free online interactive web-based Quality of Life Scale and Daily Diary

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice(TM) has unveiled their new online interactive tool, the Pet Hospice Journal, which helps pet parents assess the quality of life for their geriatric or terminal ill companion animal. Mary Gardner, DVM, Lap of Love's co-founder and Chief Technology Innovator spearheaded development after seeing a real need for a more consistent way to help pet owners make these very hard decisions. "Every day we are asked by pet parents 'How will I know when it is time to put my pet to sleep?"; Gardner says. "This is a very difficult question to answer and having multiple quality of life data points about the pet, in addition to the pet's current health condition, can significantly help both the doctor and the pet owner make the right choices." 

In addition to creating a pet profile including the symptoms and sickness the pet suffers from, the Pet Hospice Journal allows owners to upload and maintain other important quality of life points that track the progression (improvement or regression) of their pet's health and wellbeing.  Owners can upload information such as their pet's favorite activities, weight, pictures, recent behaviors, etc. They can also make entries daily, weekly or at their own intervals to track progress by uploading new pictures, weight changes, notes and answers to questionnaires that ultimately create a quality of life score for their pet.  This numerical score is based on their specific condition and additional quality of life criteria the owner choses.  Based on this score, the owner is provided with actions they should consider as their pet's quality of the life declines.

"As the largest network of in home hospice veterinarians in the country," Dani McVety, DVM and CEO of Lap of Love says, "We appreciate how important this decision is to our clients. The purpose of the journal is to give them some type of objective data to base their judgment on. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this tough question and families should still be working closely with their regular veterinarian to help interpret the progression of clinical signs based on the disease process the pet is suffering from. Each disease will progress differently and at different rates."

Gardner and McVety's goal is to provide the best end-of-life experience possible for all pet parents.  They have made The Pet Hospice Journal free for public use.

For more information on the Pet Hospice Journal, visit http://www.pethospicejournal.com or email Dr. Mary Gardner at drmary@lapoflove.com

For more information on Lap of Love, visit http://www.lapoflove.com or email Dr. McVety at drdani@lapoflove.com

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SOURCE  Lap of Love

Lap of Love

CONTACT: Mary Gardner, +1-954-425-2461, drmary@lapoflove.com

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

Livestream Launches HD Multi-Camera Live Production Switcher Software

Now for the first time, anyone can build an affordable, broadcast-quality, live production control room from a PC connected to any Blackmagic Design®  capture and playback device with Livestream Studio(TM).

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To help further its mission to democratize live video, Livestream (livestream.com) announced the release of Livestream Studio(TM) (http://www.livestream.com/studiosoftware),  the software-only edition of its successful live video switcher hardware, the Livestream Studio HD500. Now, anyone can build a live, multi-camera production switcher that competes with hardware products on the market for a fraction of the price. Livestream Studio works exclusively with any Blackmagic Design® capture and playback device and runs on Microsoft® Windows.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/NY58528 )

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111027/NY94573LOGO )

Key features include:

    --  Live Multi-camera: Up to 5 live video inputs or output via connected
        Blackmagic Design® devices
    --  HD Live Video Output: Analog, HDMI or HD-SDI via connected Blackmagic
        Design® devices
    --  Multi-view: Full field-rate multi-view to preview your cameras in
        real-time with audio levels
    --  Live transitions
    --  Live audio mixing
    --  Graphics overlay, transparency and dynamic titling
    --  Record to full resolution Blackmagic Design® MJPEG AVI
    --  Media players: Playback video clip files with automatic transition to
        Live Inputs
    --  Built-in live streaming encoder: Built-in encoder enabling one-click
        live streaming in HD multi-bitrate to the award-winning, ad-free
        Livestream Platform or any platform of your choice, including
        YouTube(TM) Live, Ustream(TM), Akamai(TM), Wowza(TM) Media Server and
        any CDN or server that supports RTMP
    --  Support: includes two months of the industry's only 7 day a week phone
        support with knowledgeable customer service and technical support
"As more events, venues and producers decide to capture and broadcast live, the industry has been screaming for more affordable and  flexible live video options," said  Max Haot, CEO and  Co-founder of Livestream. "Today, we're furthering our goal of democratizing live video production by delivering what the market has been waiting for. By unlocking software out of the hardware model at a reduced cost, we're lowering the barriers to entry so anyone around the world can build their own live production switcher."

Livestream Studio is designed to perform as a broadcast-quality live video switcher when using live video output (HD/SD SDI, HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite) and is ideal for applications such as in-venue screen broadcasting, live-to-tape productions, network and local television programming, all with or without streaming to the web platform of your choice. Additionally, Livestream Studio includes two months of the industry's only 7 day a week phone support with knowledgeable customer service and technical support. Livestream Studio is available worldwide today for $1,999 at http://store.livestream.com. Download now the free evaluation version available at livestream.com/studiosoftware.

For all North and South American reseller opportunities, please contact our exclusive distributor 1 Source Video at: http://www.1sourcevideo.com, Phone: 732-290-7501

For EMEA/Asia distribution opportunities please contact: distributor@livestream.com

Visit Livestream at NAB booth number SL10716 to learn about the Livestream Studio, the Livestream Studio HD500, the Livestream Broadcaster and more products in the Livestream production suite.

About Livestream:

Livestream's mission is to connect people and live events. Livestream offers event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online. More than 30 million viewers each month watch thousands of live events from customers including The New York Times, Facebook, ESPN, SpaceX and Warner Bros. Records. Founded in 2007, Livestream is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Ukraine and India. http://www.livestream.com

Press Contact:

Livestream

Christina DiRusso, PR Manager

(646) 532-6622
christina.dirusso@livestream.com

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