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Be Among the First to Download the Groundbreaking Video Chat Application Rabbit during its Exclusive Closed Beta

Rabbit is currently available for Mac, with iOS, PC and Android to follow. To sign up for the closed beta, please visit http://www.rabb.it.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabbit today announced that its revolutionary video chat and content sharing application is now available for download as part of its closed beta.  Rabbit is the first and only application that allows you to watch videos, listen to music and share any type of content together with your friends.

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Rabbit has rebuilt video chat from the ground up to complement natural human behavior, with thoughtful design decisions that make Rabbit a more fun, immersive and inherently social experience.

"With Rabbit, we've pushed to completely reinvent everything about traditional video chat.  By leveraging what we learned developing some of the world's most successful social and multiplayer games, we transformed video chat from a mere utility into a truly immersive social experience," says Stephanie Morgan, co-founder of Rabbit. "Finally, there's a place to meet friends, share content, go to events, spend time together and discover cool new things, live - and all in a single application!  Rabbit is the first platform to deliver the real-life interaction of video chat with an entirely real-time social experience. This changes everything."

Rabbit is the only video chat application that lets you:

    --  Share any kind of content with friends: Use Rabbit to share and enjoy
        any kind of content together with your friends in real-time - from
        videos, movies and TV shows to music, documents and photos.  Take
        advantage of Rabbit's one-click sharing through our innovative SharePad,
        a central hub of best-in-class content providers that seamlessly
        integrate for easy in-app sharing.
    --  Create rooms: You can create or join rooms (public or private) where you
        can share experiences with friends, meet new people and discover content
        together. Invite your closest friends to a group video chat, work on
        homework together in live study groups or create a fan room to share
        music videos from your favorite artist or you can even take advantage of
        Rabbit's unlimited room capacity to host online events.
    --  Have multiple conversations:  In Rabbit, you can hover over groups to
        meet new friends OR hover over people to see common interests and engage
        in a conversation. Rabbit's advanced audio features let you listen to
        what's happening before joining a conversation. You can have multiple
        conversations in the same room and bounce from one to another just like
        mingling at a party.
    --  Invite and notify friends: Rabbit integrates with Facebook so you can
        easily invite friends to join you with the click of a button. You'll
        also get notified any time a friend joins Rabbit or enter rooms, so
        you'll never miss a chance to connect.
    --  Always be connected: Rabbit is a persistent, always-on application, just
        like IM, so it's super easy to connect and share with your friends even
        when you're not directly interacting on Rabbit.
Rabbit was founded by four videogame pioneers who saw a need in the market for a new approach to online communications: one that allows synchronous, real-time video chat and sharing of content with small or large groups. By combining current internet infrastructure with cutting-edge gaming, social and VOIP frameworks, as well as applying the principles of massively multiplayer online gaming (MMOGs) and new innovations in product design, Rabbit has delivered an application that is a quantum leap in video chat and social networking.

Rabbit is available today for Mac OS X (10.7 or higher) and will roll out to additional platforms in the coming months. For updates on general availability of Rabbit, please follow Rabbit on Twitter @LetsRabbit, or Like Rabbit on Facebook at facebook.com/LetsRabbit.

About Rabbit

Rabbit revolutionizes video chat: watch movies and TV shows with your friends, listen to music together, chat with an unlimited number of people, and even meet new ones -- all in a single application.

Chat. Watch. Listen. Discover. Share.

Rabbit TOGETHER!
http://www.rabb.it

Media Contact:
Matt Marquess

Sparkpr for Rabbit
rabbit@sparkpr.com

+1-415-321-1874

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The International Organization for Secure Electronic Transactions OISTE.ORG gets NGO Status with the UN-ECOSOC and Launches the "Right to Disappear Online" Campaign

NEW YORK, February 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    The International Organization for Secure Electronic Transactions (OISTE.ORG) has been
granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
(ECOSOC) by the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations during its 2013 regular
session in New York.

    Founded in 1998 in Geneva, Switzerland, OISTE was created with the objectives of
promoting the use and adoption of international standards to secure electronic
transactions. The OISTE Root Certification Authority (CA) is now available in billions of
browsers and mobile microbrowsers allowing global interoperability of trusted IDs which is
fast becoming the foundation for secure transactions using digital identification for
people, objects and content requiring.

    OISTE's mission and vision is an Internet where users engage in online transactions
and communications under systems of digital identity management that offer robust
protection against fraud and theft, while protecting the fundamental right to privacy and
neutrality. OISTE.ORG in cooperation with WISeKey has launched the "Right to Disappear
Online" international sensibilisation campaign at the last World Economic Forum in Davos
promoting the change on existing data protection legislations worldwide to ensure the
protection of personal data in all its aspects. We believe that personal identifiable
information needs to be strongly protected as this is the most sensitive information and
allows the person to be tracked. The best way to do is to give the ownership of the
personal data to the user and not to the service provider. If this is done, then the
personal data is associated with the user Digital Identity which can then protect the
transaction, as it belongs to the end user. CNBC Video on the Right to Disappear Online:
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/cnbc/42655036#42655036

       
        Contact:
        OISTE
        Jorge Restrepo
        E-Mail: jorge.restrepo@oiste.org
        Phone: +41-22-594-30-00

OISTE

Fortuna launches new sustainability section on website

VANCOUVER, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI | BVL: FVI | Frankfurt:
F4S) is pleased to have launched a new section of its website devoted to
sustainability (http://www.fortunasilver.com/s/sustainability.asp). The Sustainability section offers an overview of the many projects
Fortuna is working on to create sustainable value for its employees,
their families, and the communities in which we operate.

Fortuna's sustainability efforts are committed to the three cornerstones
of our values: maintaining the health and safety of its personnel,
subscribing to the highest environmental standards and respecting its
host communities.

According to Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, "Responsible corporate
citizenship is the foundation on which Fortuna is built.  We aim to
establish programs based on respect for ethno-cultural diversity and
open communication. The sustainability section of our website
highlights our values, commitments and the company's work to adhere to
them."

Please visit our new Sustainability section at http://www.fortunasilver.com/s/sustainability.asp.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna is a growth-oriented, silver and base metal producer focused on
mining opportunities in Latin America.  Our primary assets are the
Caylloma silver mine in southern Peru and the San Jose silver-gold mine
in Mexico.  The company is selectively pursuing additional acquisition
opportunities.  For more information, please visit our website at http://www.fortunasilver.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Jorge A. Ganoza

President, CEO and Director

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Trading symbols: NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI | BVL: FVI | Frankfurt: F4S.F

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are
statements that are not historical facts and that are subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements.  When used in this document, the words such
as "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "estimates", "expects",
"forecasts", "targets", "intends", "advance", "projects", "calculates"
and similar expressions are forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements are based on an assumed set of economic
conditions and courses of actions, including estimates of future
production levels, expectations regarding mine production costs,
expected  trends in mineral prices and statements that describe
Fortuna's future plans, objectives or goals. There is a significant
risk that actual results will vary, perhaps materially, from results
projected depending on such factors as changes in general economic
conditions and financial markets, changes in prices for silver and
other metals, technological and operational hazards in  Fortuna's
mining and mine development activities, risks inherent in mineral 
exploration, uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral
reserves, mineral resources, and metal recoveries, the timing and
availability of financing, governmental and other approvals, political
unrest or instability in countries where Fortuna is active, labor
relations and other risk factors.

Although Fortuna has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors
that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated,
described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance
that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be
accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially
from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly,
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements
or information.

SOURCE  Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

CONTACT:  Investor Relations: Management Head Office: Carlos Baca- Tel (Lima): +51.1.616.6060, ext. 0
Corporate Office:  Holly Hendershot- Tel (Toronto): +1.647.725.0813 / Tel (Vancouver):  +1.604.484.4085  Media Contact, North America:  Christina Pagano
Breakstone Group
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E-mail:  paganopr@aol.com

NTT Com Group Offers Total Risk Management Service to Secure Organizations Worldwide

TOKYO, February 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    NTT Com Group, incorporating NTT Communications (NTT Com)
[http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html ], Integralis AG [http://www.integralis.com ] and Secode
AB [http://www.secode.com ] and in cooperation with NTT Secure Platform Laboratories
[http://www.seclab.ecl.ntt.co.jp/e ], today announces that it is launching a
security-information event-management (SIEM) technology to provide enhanced detection and
analysis of security risks, including targeted attacks for organizations worldwide.

    The spread of smartphones and tablets, plus the advances in cloud technologies have
enabled seamless IT environments to be created worldwide. At the same time, however,
increased security risks, such as unauthorized access, viruses and information leaks, have
become acute problems requiring urgent solutions for diverse Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) environments.

    The new SIEM technology detects risks through advanced automatic correlation analysis
and evaluates risk levels automatically. It incorporates NTT Secure Platform Laboratories'
advanced technologies designed to detect attacks through long-term log monitoring, and a
blacklist generation engine that efficiently finds malicious sites; as well as a
comprehensive security information database.

    Akira Arima, CEO at NTT Communications, said: "Our investment in SIEM across worldwide
NTT Com data centers is the first step in our global Managed Security Services vision. By
driving new services in the data center, NTT Com, with our security arms Integralis and
Secode will ultimately be able to filter these into the enterprise customer environment;
supporting them with common process and intelligence which allows a "secure path to the
cloud".

    "The SIEM technology will serve as a universal security service platform enabling the
NTT Com Group to offer more thorough services for region-specific risks. We will also
advise customers on risk prediction and available countermeasures based on risk
information shared among Group members," he continued.

    Simon Church, CEO, Integralis AG, commented: "With the ongoing focus on security from
NTT Com, we are continuing to make significant investment in our services, technology and
skilled teams globally that provide customers with the risk management and IT security
services they need in order to develop and transform their businesses."

    Church continued, "The introduction of the SIEM technology as part of a Managed
Security Service, changes the way we deliver security analysis and risk information to our
customers. Remote device management is essential in modern organizations. However, taking
the information from these devices, and providing contextual analysis to the business so
that they can make informed decisions around their risk and security profile is crucial,
especially as the threat landscape is continually evolving."

    The NTT Com Group manages risk across its customers' Information and Communications
Technology environments based on its trusted consulting methodology, including upgrading
and continuous monitoring. This methodology consists of analysis of governance, risk and
compliance (GRC) in a corporate environment; evaluation based on 12 benchmarks, including
asset management and compliance; comparison with average levels in the industry concerned
to determine gaps; and goal setting; improvement planning; plan implementation; and
continuous monitoring through secure operations.

    By incorporating the SIEM engine with its existing offerings, such as security risk
consulting, security management systems, Managed Security Services and Mobile Device
Management Services, NTT Com Group will use the platform to launch enhanced, total risk
management services, including both comprehensive consultation and operation, for
evaluation, improvement and monitoring of any type of security risk in customers' ICT
environments.

    The NTT Com Group will continue to improve its total risk management services by
expanding its lineup of security equipment and services for the new security service
platform, including the upgrading of incident detection through correlation analysis and
automatic risk-level evaluation, and the updating of databases.

    The technology will be launched as a new security service platform in Japan and the
U.S. in March and later in other markets worldwide. NTT Com Group's Security Operation
Centers, which are located in Japan, the U.S., Singapore, United Kingdom, Sweden and
Norway, as well as a new location to be opened in Malaysia, will be reorganized as Global
Risk Operation Centers to offer thorough security monitoring managed by highly skilled
risk analysts.

    About NTT Communications Corporation

    NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including leading
global tier-1 IP network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150
countries, and over 140 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the
global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.
Further information: http://www.ntt.com [http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html ] |
http://www.twitter.com/nttcom | http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtv

    About Integralis

    Integralis provides IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions on a global
basis. We deliver a portfolio of managed security, business infrastructure, consulting and
technology integration services. We help organizations lower IT costs and increase the
depth of security protection, compliance and service availability. Integralis is
headquartered in Ismaning, Germany and part of the NTT Communications Group, owned by NTT
(Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation), one of the largest telecommunications
companies in the world. For more information, visit http://www.integralis.com.

NTT Communications Corporation and Integralis AG and Secode AB

CONTACT: For more information, please contact: (Mr.) Koji Sekihara, (Mr.) Toshihide Hanafusa, Managed Security Service Taskforce, Corporate Planning, NTT Communications: Tel. +81-3-6800-8346; Mail. sec110-ss@ntt.com. Lydia Oakes, Origin Communications: t. +44-(0)1799-543-909; e. lydia@origincomms.com; skype. Lydiaoakes; twitter. oakes_lydia

MeetMeLifestyle.com Launches Exciting New and Innovative Fusion of Social Networking and Online Dating Sites

LONDON, February 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

          Redefining how singles meet, MeetMeLifestyle.com connects members based on

                        common interests, lifestyles and cultures.

    With over two thirds of 'first meets' arranged via the internet, there is no denying
that online dating and social networking are two of the most popular past-times in the
world. However, thanks to MeetMeLifestyle.com, the two concepts are about to fuse into a
single platform, poised to redefine how singles meet each other.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130207/594153 )

    The exclusive members-only web platform is set for a glittering launch on Valentine's
Day, with much hype already surrounding the website's unique concept.

    Unlike most dating sites that place all of their users into the same category,
MeetMeLifestyle.com helps singles increase their chances of meeting the right person by
bringing people together based on their culture, lifestyle, age and shared interests.

    "Our mission is to redefine dating and social networks by connecting like-minded
individuals based on true commonality," says Jeff Cole, Managing Director.

    He continues, "We'll do it by connecting singles with common interests and cultures.
Every member will have an opportunity to share conversation and experiences, together with
providing a comprehensive, lifestyle specific, profile search match facility for
friendship, dating, socialising."

    A diligent two-year development period has placed a critical focus on intuitive
usability, as well as optimizing the website for the latest tablet and mobile devices;
very different to the many lack-lustre dating websites that make searching for a partner a
monotonous chore.

    "Upon receiving an invite to join the network, members are able to choose their
lifestyle network via a carousel-opening menu. Options range all of the way from oriental
and wealthy networks all the way to those focusing on the gay community and those studying
at University," Cole adds.

    After selecting a lifestyle, members are able to connect with those sharing the same
interests and desires, allowing for a quicker, safer and more successful dating experience
when compared with sites already on the market.

    Critics expect the sites to become an instant hit. Due to this, Cole and his team urge
interested singles to sign up as quickly as possible in order to avoid disappointment.

    "We'll only be allowing a limited number of new members to join when we open our
doors, so don't delay getting in board. See you on the other side!" he concludes.

    The websites are due to launch on Valentine's Day - 14th February 2013.

    Information can be found at: http://meetmelifestyle.com

    MeetMeLifestyle is also active across numerous social networks:

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/meetmelifestyle

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/meetmelifestyle

    Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/meetmelifestyle

    About the Website:

    MeetMeLifestyle has a number of well-defined goals.

       
        - Introducing individual lifestyles, contrasting cultures within exclusive
          social/dating networks.
        - Connecting single like-minded individuals/groups with common interests
        - Sharing conversation and experiences through the innovation of the latest
          technology
        - Providing comprehensive lifestyle specific profile search facilities for
          friendship, dating and socialising

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CONTACT: Contact:Name: Jeff Cole, Position: Managing Director, Email: jc@meetmelifestyle.com, Phone: +44(0)7824-375-965.

Dobbs Ferry School District Launches Anonymous Alerts Reporting Service

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dobbs Ferry School District has added a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts(TM) to its existing K12 Alerts service allowing individuals to quickly, easily and anonymously report urgent information that they may otherwise be uncomfortable conveying. Students, staff and parents can now submit private internet-enabled messages on bullying, family difficulties, drug and alcohol abuse, depression and other sensitive student matters directly to school administrators. Anonymous Alerts(TM) will be active beginning Thursday, February 7(th).

"We want our students to feel safe in school and have the ability to report any acts of bullying and share social-emotional concerns, as well as time-sensitive issues, without the risk of negative consequences or the fear of retaliation," said Sylvia Fassler-Wallach, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Facilities and Operations.  "Anonymous Alerts(TM) is able to provide not only one-way communication, but can also be used for two-way dialogue if desired."

Messages can be submitted anonymously to school officials (School Principal or Assistant Principal only) using a Smartphone or computer. When submitting a message, students can also upload or attach a photo directly from their iPhone, iPad or Smartphone to accompany text.  All reports remain anonymous, although during the process of submitting information senders do have the option to reveal their identity if they prefer to have a person-to-person discussion.

Anyone wishing to submit information anonymously can visit http://www.anonymousalerts.com/dobbsferrysd using an Internet-enabled device, or by going to the Dobbs Ferry School District's website http://www.dfsd.org and clicking on the Anonymous Alerts link.  Message topics for submission may include student bullying, depression, family difficulties, drug and alcohol problems, sexual harassment, guns/weapons in school or unusual student behavior which may warrant immediate attention by school officials or law enforcement. It is important that all users remember that this service is strictly for the purpose of reporting incidents of bullying, sensitive student issues or emergency safety information.  False reports will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 

"Our number one priority is the physical and emotional well-being of our students and staff," said Dobbs Ferry Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Brady. "Given the recent nationwide tragedies surrounding mental health issues and violence, it is imperative that schools stay on top of urgent student concerns and increase the flow of actionable information to administrators who can quickly address problems as they arise. The Anonymous Alerts service will help our school personnel to track and report such incidents, which is also a requirement of New York State's School Dignity Act."?

About Anonymous Alerts

Anonymous Alerts(TM) was developed by K12 Alerts® to address fundamental and core issues surrounding the quick reporting of bullying, sensitive student issues or an immanent danger to school officials. Anonymous Alerts is Patent Pending. Founded in 2002 after 9/11, the K12 Alerts® platform is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution created to enable school administrators to effortlessly record, send, and track targeted messages to any school or community group in minutes. K12 Alerts®, a privately held company, also serves higher education with its sibling Campus Alerts® at http://www.campusalerts.com. K12 Alerts®, Campus Alerts® and the Anonymous Alerts brands are owned and operated by Message Logix, Inc. based in White Plains, New York and Patented (U.S. Patent No. 8,180,274) with additional patents pending. For more information, please visit http://www.anonymousalerts.com or call 888-291-2090.

SOURCE  Anonymous Alerts

Anonymous Alerts

CONTACT: Elizabeth Hausman?, Public Information Officer?, Dobbs Ferry School District, +1-914-693-1500 x3013; or Gregory Bender, Anonymous Alerts Relations, +1-914-220-8326, gbender@k12alerts.com

Web Site: http://www.k12alerts.com

VASCO awarded Golden European Seal of e-Excellence for MYDIGIPASS.COM

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI) (http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in authentication products, today announced that it has won the European Seal of e-Excellence in the Gold category for its MYDIGIPASS.COM platform.

The European Seal of E-Excellence rewards ICT & digital media companies with an excellent track record in innovation marketing. The European Seal of E-Excellence is bestowed annually by the EMF (European Multimedia Forum) and its national and regional partner associations. The jury experts assign points according to the originality of the innovation, its impact, its promotion and the benefits recorded by the company. With this award the organization recognizes companies that will lead the market tomorrow.

VASCO has been awarded the Seal of e-Excellence in the Gold category for its MYDIGIPASS.COM platform. MYDIGIPASS.COM offers website owners strong authentication to conveniently secure access to password protected content. The online authentication platform facilitates password management while adding an additional level of security to the access log-on procedure. Users can download a free DIGIPASS for Mobile application from the website which enables them to generate strong dynamic passwords on their smart phone, tablet or other portable device.

"We are truly honored to win the prestigious Golden European Seal of e-Excellence for our MYDIGIPASS.COM platform," said Jan Valcke, VASCO's President & COO. "This award is recognizes our endeavors to bring strong authentication within everyone's reach. With MYDIGIPASS.COM we offer website owners the opportunity to secure access to their online applications in an adequate manner while at the same time offering convenient security to every customer and consumer who registers on our platform. Winning this award acknowledges that we are on the right track and confirms that our business strategy is successful."

About VASCO
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as a global software company for Internet security serving a customer base of approximately 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including approximately 1,700 international financial institutions. VASCO's prime markets are the financial sector, enterprise security, e-commerce and e-government.

Forward Looking Statements:
Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements (1) are identified by use of terms and phrases such as "expect", "believe", "will", "anticipate", "emerging", "intend", "plan", "could", "may", "estimate", "should", "objective" and "goal", "possible", "potential", and similar words and expressions, but such words and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying them, and (2) are subject to risks and uncertainties and represent our present expectations or beliefs concerning future events. VASCO cautions that the forward-looking statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors have been described in greater detail in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to, (a) risks of general market conditions, including currency fluctuations and the uncertainties in world economic and financial markets, (b) risks inherent to the computer and network security industry, including rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, increasing numbers of patent infringement claims, changes in customer requirements, price competitive bidding, and changing government regulations, and (c) risks specific to VASCO, including, demand for our products and services, competition from more established firms and others, pressures on price levels and our historical dependence on relatively few products, certain suppliers and certain key customers. Reference is made to VASCO's public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding VASCO and its operations.

This document may contain trademarks of VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including VASCO, the VASCO "V" design, DIGIPASS, VACMAN, aXsGUARD and IDENTIKEY.

For more information contact: Jochem Binst, +32 2 609 97 00, jbinst@vasco.com

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SOURCE  VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

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

Capgemini and EMC Extend Global Strategic Alliance to Enable Brazilian Businesses with Next-Generation Cloud Solutions

New Capgemini Business Unit Created To Serve Emerging Brazilian Market

PARIS, SAO PAULO, and HOPKINTON, Mass., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Story Highlights:

    --  Capgemini and EMC announce new go-to-market agreement to expand
        operations in Brazil
    --  Both companies committed to work collaboratively to deliver
        next-generation cloud solutions to enable customers to derive
        transformative IT value as they move implementations to the cloud
    --  A new dedicated Capgemini business unit in Brazil will be formed to
        focus on delivering cloud solutions
Full Story:

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services, and EMC (NYSE: EMC), the global leader in private, public and hybrid cloud infrastructure technologies, today announced the expansion of their global alliance with a strategic go-to-market agreement to expand operations in Brazil. The two companies have committed to work collaboratively to deliver customer value through the implementation of next-generation cloud solutions.

Responding to the strong demand for cloud-based solutions in Latin America, Capgemini and EMC will deliver a portfolio of end-to-end As-a-Service cloud offerings designed for specific vertical market segments. Working closely with EMC, a new dedicated Integrated Solutions business unit will be operated by Capgemini Brasil to bring these innovative cloud solutions to the Brazilian market providing the needed technological infrastructure expertise. The As-a-Service solutions will be aimed at delivering more agile and cost-efficient cloud IT solutions, designed to meet customers' unique business challenges, requirements and service level agreements for specific vertical market segments, decreasing the need for capital expenditures and increasing the alignment of IT costs to consumption.

The Integrated Solutions business unit will focus on the creation of value-added services standardized on EMC technology and As-a-Service cloud solutions to enable and expand the range of options for IT organizations seeking to gain business agility without sacrificing trust and control in their cloud computing.

The integrated cloud-based services will focus on vertical markets including agribusiness and banking and will include:

    --  Foundational services such as

        a. Storage as a Service
        b. Backup as a Service
        c. Archive as a Service

    --  Transformational services including

        a. SAP as a Service (SAP aaService®)
        b. Testing Platform as a Service (TPaaService) and,
        c. Enterprise Content Management as a Service (ECMaaS)
According to IDC, Latin America continues to reflect significant growth in IT spending, with increasingly high demand for cloud-based solutions and a high degree of spending around infrastructure services. "Revenues in Brazil Public Cloud will submit a CAGR of 72.8% during the period between 2011-2015, reaching a total value of US$ 798 MM in 2015. IaaS market, with a CAGR of 72.4% (2011-2015) will be responsible for US$ 362 MM in 2015, while contracts on SaaS will reach US$ 370 MM with a CAGR of approximately 77.7% over the period between 2011 to 2015. These two markets will be responsible for 92% revenue with Public Cloud in Brazil in 2015".[1]  The upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics are also expected to drive a significant volume of both public and private sector IT infrastructure investments to Brazil.

Capgemini's relationship with EMC dates back to 2002 when the companies began offering joint pay-as-you-go storage services. Capgemini has been an EMC Global Alliance Partner since the program's inception in 2008. The two companies formed a strategic alliance in 2011, with the aim of driving significant growth through the joint development of next-generation, cloud-based solutions. This new addition to that alliance extends the strategic partnership of the two companies to leverage their expertise to enable geographic, vertical and emerging markets growth, first in Brazil, before rolling out similar approaches in other markets.

Both companies have a long history of commitment to and investment in Brazil. EMC first entered the Brazil market in 1992 via third party distribution and opened a Brazilian subsidiary in 1997. Since 2008 EMC has invested in manufacturing and research and development facilities in Brazil. In 2011 EMC announced plans to establish a new R&D center which is currently under construction in Rio de Janeiro primarily focused on the acquisition, analysis, collaboration and visualization of seismic data generated by the oil and gas industry. Capgemini has been present in Brazil since the 1970s through its BPO practice and in October 2010 Capgemini acquired a majority stake in CPM Braxis which formed in 2007 as a result of a merger of two Brazilian services providers (CPM, founded in 1982 and Braxis founded in 2006) which became Capgemini Brasil in October 2012 (held through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cap Gemini SA). Under the new partnership agreement, Capgemini Brasil will continue to serve the Brazil market as a reseller of EMC assets and a member of the EMC Velocity Solution Provider Program.

Executive Quotes:

Jean-Claude Viollier, Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Channels and Partners, Capgemini

"EMC's commitment in Capgemini Brasil is a key milestone in the strategic alliance between our companies. As the fourth largest IT services provider in Brazil, we have witnessed a shift in IT spending patterns as our customers here move to a more service-based cloud approach to IT procurement. Through this initiative we will be able to leverage EMC's market leading technology to drive significant growth through innovative joint IT solutions that deliver exceptional value and help accelerate the cloud-enabled journey for clients in Brazil."

Terry Breen, Senior Vice President, Global Alliances, EMC

"EMC is dedicated to providing customers a wide spectrum of choice in cloud services, which places Service Providers at the core of our hybrid cloud strategy. Working in tight formation with Capgemini Brasil will enable us to continue to bring EMC's industry-leading infrastructure technology to market to help our customers capitalize on the value derived from trusted, flexible and agile cloud solutions."

Additional Resources:

    --  Learn more about Capgemini's Business Cloud report
    --  Learn more about Capgemini
    --  Learn more about partnering with EMC
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and ECN
About Capgemini

With more than 120,000 people in 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2011 global revenues of EUR 9.7 billion (approximately $13.5 billion USD). Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit needs and drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organization, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business Experience(TM), and draws on Rightshore( ®), its worldwide delivery model.

About Capgemini Brasil

In 2010, the Capgemini Group acquired CPM Braxis, which had been successfully operating in Brazil for more than 30 years. Later in 2012 CPM Braxis Capgemini was newly rebranded Capgemini Brasil. Capgemini in Brazil employs 7,800 people and serves over 200 clients, offering four main service lines: Applications Services, Infrastructure Services and Products and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Learn more about us at http://www.br.capgemini.com. Rightshore(®) is a trademark belonging to Capgemini.

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.

EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

[1] Anderson Baldin Figueiredo - Research & Enterprise Consulting Manager, IDC, December 2012

Forward-Looking Statement

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SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Julie Quattro, EMC, +1-408-562-1519, Julie.Quattro@emc.com; or Christel Lerouge, Capgemini Group, +33 (0)1 47 54 50 76, christel.lerouge@capgemini.com; or Juan Castillo, Ketchum Brazil, +55 11 5090.8900, juan.castillo@ketchum.com.br

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

NTT Com Group Offers Total Risk Management Service to Secure Organizations Worldwide

TOKYO, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Com Group, incorporating NTT Communications (NTT Com), Integralis AG and Secode AB and in cooperation with NTT Secure Platform Laboratories, announced on February 7 that it is launching a security-information event-management (SIEM) technology to provide enhanced detection and analysis of security risks, including targeted attacks for organizations worldwide.

http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201302079793/

The spread of smartphones and tablets, plus the advances in cloud technologies have enabled seamless IT environments to be created worldwide. At the same time, however, increased security risks, such as unauthorized access, viruses and information leaks, have become acute problems requiring urgent solutions for diverse Information and Communications Technology environments.

The new SIEM technology detects risks through advanced automatic correlation analysis and evaluates risk levels automatically. It incorporates NTT Secure Platform Laboratories' advanced technologies designed to detect attacks through long-term log monitoring, and a blacklist generation engine that efficiently finds malicious sites; as well as a comprehensive security information database.

Akira Arima, CEO at NTT Communications, said: "Our investment in SIEM across worldwide NTT Com data centers is the first step in our global Managed Security Services vision. By driving new services in the data center, NTT Com, with our security arms Integralis and Secode will ultimately be able to filter these into the enterprise customer environment; supporting them with common process and intelligence which allows a "secure path to the cloud".

"The SIEM technology will serve as a universal security service platform enabling the NTT Com Group to offer more thorough services for region-specific risks. We will also advise customers on risk prediction and available countermeasures based on risk information shared among Group members," he continued.

Simon Church, CEO, Integralis AG, commented: "With the ongoing focus on security from NTT Com, we are continuing to make significant investment in our services, technology and skilled teams globally that provide customers with the risk management and IT security services they need in order to develop and transform their businesses."

Church continued, "The introduction of the SIEM technology as part of a Managed Security Service, changes the way we deliver security analysis and risk information to our customers. Remote device management is essential in modern organizations. However, taking the information from these devices, and providing contextual analysis to the business so that they can make informed decisions around their risk and security profile is crucial, especially as the threat landscape is continually evolving."

The NTT Com Group manages risk across its customers' information and communication technology (ICT) environments based on its trusted consulting methodology, including upgrading and continuous monitoring. This methodology consists of analysis of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) in a corporate environment; evaluation based on 12 benchmarks, including asset management and compliance; comparison with average levels in the industry concerned to determine gaps; and goal setting; improvement planning; plan implementation; and continuous monitoring through secure operations.

By incorporating the SIEM engine with its existing offerings, such as security risk consulting, security management systems, Managed Security Services and Mobile Device Management Services, NTT Com Group will use the platform to launch enhanced, total risk management services, including both comprehensive consultation and operation, for evaluation, improvement and monitoring of any type of security risk in customers' ICT environments.

The NTT Com Group will continue to improve its total risk management services by expanding its lineup of security equipment and services for the new security service platform, including the upgrading of incident detection through correlation analysis and automatic risk-level evaluation, and the updating of databases.

The technology will be launched as a new security service platform in Japan and the U.S. in March and later in other markets worldwide. NTT Com Group's Security Operation Centers, which are located in Japan, the U.S., Singapore, United Kingdom, Sweden and Norway, as well as a new location to be opened in Malaysia, will be reorganized as Global Risk Operation Centers to offer thorough security monitoring managed by highly skilled risk analysts.

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

Further information:
http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html
http://www.twitter.com/nttcom
http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtv

About Integralis
Integralis provides IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions on a global basis. We deliver a portfolio of managed security, business infrastructure, consulting and technology integration services. We help organisations lower IT costs and increase the depth of security protection, compliance and service availability. Integralis is headquartered in Ismaning, Germany and part of the NTT Communications Group, owned by NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation), one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. For more information, visit http://www.integralis.com.

SOURCE  NTT Communications Corporation; Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation; Integralis AG; Secode AB

NTT Communications Corporation; Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation; Integralis AG; Secode AB

CONTACT: NTT Communications corporation, (Mr.) Koji Sekihara, (Mr.) Toshihide Hanafusa, Managed Security Service Taskforce, Corporate Planning, +81-3-6800-8346, sec110-ss@ntt.com; Origin Communications (for Integralis), Lydia Oakes, +44-1799-543909, lydia@origincomms.com, skype - Lydiaoakes twitter - oakes_lydia

Web Site: http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html

UTS Takes Higher Education To The Cloud With NetSuite

UTS is The First University in Australia to Include NetSuite Cloud ERP in MBA Curriculum

SYDNEY, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), is the first Australian university to join the NetSuite SuiteAcademy program, an educational program designed to bring cloud-based business management solutions to university classrooms worldwide. The UTS Business School plans to incorporate NetSuite cloud ERP, including supply chain and accounting functionality, into the postgraduate degree curricula in 2013 for students pursuing MBA and Master of Business in Operations and Supply Chain Management degrees.

"UTS is in the process of reinventing business education," said Professor Roy Green, Dean of UTS Business School. "We're shifting away from the traditional approach of pushing students down specialist career paths, to creating graduates capable of boundary-crossing beyond specialisations - which is what's required of today's business leaders."

Driven by the growing global demand for teaching NetSuite cloud solutions in tertiary education programs, "SuiteAcademy" puts NetSuite software and academic-developed curriculum in the hands of students, giving the next generation of business leaders a competitive advantage by having worked with one of the world's fastest growing financial management solutions and the recent winner of Frost & Sullivan's Asia Pacific's Cloud ERP Vendor of the Year for 2012 award for cloud leadership excellence, exemplary performance and growth.

Building the NetSuite cloud into UTS Business School's MBA Program curriculum is part of this transformation. It provides postgraduate students and teaching staff with practical IT skills aligned to the global shift towards cloud computing. It can also offer experience across core disciplines built into NetSuite's single business management suite, including ERP, accounting and supply chain management.

"Our partnership with NetSuite is about producing work-ready graduates for a market rapidly embracing cloud computing. Given cloud software automates many traditional professional functions, our graduates need to be lateral thinkers capable of adding value to organisations in new ways," added Professor Green.

During the next four months, NetSuite plans to work closely with the UTS Business School to prepare curricula for next year's MBA intake. This will focus on providing students with practical, hands-on experience with NetSuite's modules, as well as a better understanding of how it supports process flows and revenue cycles throughout an entire organisation.

While planning to open the SuiteAcademy program to other Australian and New Zealand universities in 2013, NetSuite selected UTS Business School as the first in this region on the strength of its application of theoretical concepts to real-world cases and situations. The business school ranked in the top 100 in the 2011 QS World University Rankings for economics, accounting and finance. It was also awarded five stars in the QS Stars system, which recognises excellence in higher education. The school also maintains close ties with business leaders to ensure graduates are ready to meet the needs of businesses today and into the future.

"As the demand for cloud-based business management solutions has rapidly accelerated, business students must be ready to hit the ground running with a practical understanding of cloud computing and how it is increasingly becoming an integral component of everyday business practices," said Mark Troselj, managing director for APAC for NetSuite. "UTS is listening to the market as it shifts towards graduating students with the practical cloud computing experience the workforce requires."

NetSuite has been working with universities to introduce cloud computing into the curricula since 2009. Since officially launching SuiteAcademy in 2011, the program has grown 83 percent, with more than 100 tertiary institutions around the world now teaching NetSuite. The NetSuite cloud business solution is predominantly introduced in the third and fourth year of degree, and MBA programs, meaning that the next generation of managers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals can come to the job market with a stronger understanding of business operations and a clear understanding of the power of cloud computing. For more information about SuiteAcademy, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/suiteacademy.

Today, more than 16,000 companies and subsidiaries depend on NetSuite to run complex, mission-critical business processes globally in the cloud. Since its inception in 1998, NetSuite has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud ERP suites for divisions of large enterprises and mid-sized organisations seeking to upgrade outdated client/server ERP systems. NetSuite excels at streamlining business operations, as demonstrated in a recent Gartner study naming NetSuite as the fastest growing top ten financial management systems vendor in the world. NetSuite has continued its success in delivering the best cloud financials/ERP suites to businesses around the world, enabling them to lower IT costs significantly while increasing productivity, as the global adoption of cloud is accelerating.

For more information about NetSuite please visit http://www.netsuite.com.au.

Follow @NetSuiteAPAC on Twitter for NetSuite news and real-time updates.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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SOURCE  NetSuite Inc.

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NetSuite Inc.

CONTACT: Mei Li, Senior VP, Corporate Communications, NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063,  meili@netsuite.com; or Emma Keen, Einsteinz Communications, +61 2 8905 0995, emma@einsteinz.com.au

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

Coming This March: Bases Coded

ARE YOU IN?

MLBAM to open private API in a tech challenge for students, professionals and hobbyists;

Finalists to present projects and compete for grand prizes live at Internet Week NY event

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As first announced last night during its on-stage tech demo at NY Tech Meetup, MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball and one of the largest New York-born, New York-based high tech companies, will be holding its first-ever tech challenge beginning this March. The challenge, Bases Coded, is part of MLBAM's major gaming initiative and will offer teams the opportunity to hack at the convergence of sports and technology while utilizing MLBAM's private data API.

Bases Coded - @basescoded on Twitter - will be open to students, professionals and anyone else who thinks they can build a team to create the next great interactive media product for baseball fans.

"We have held successful challenges in partnerships with individual universities and the excitement these generated led us to Bases Coded," said Michael Hoffman, VP, Front End Development, MLBAM. "Opening our baseball data to the entire development community for the first time will produce an entertaining and highly competitive event and, most importantly, introduce baseball fans to what promises to be the next great way to enjoy the game."

During the competition, participating teams will be able to interface with MLBAM's technologists, developers and engineers with the selected finalists showcasing their projects to a panel of industry experts and a live audience at an Internet Week NY event this May. The grand prize will be awarded to the winning team at that event after the judging concludes.

To register for more information on the challenge, visit basescoded.com.

SOURCE  MLBAM

MLBAM

CONTACT: Matthew Gould, +1-212-485-8959, cell +1-908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com

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

Druva Adds Private Cloud Option for inSync Endpoint Protection Platform

Centralizes Administration for Large Enterprises; New Managed Service Option

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Druva today announced a new private cloud deployment option for Druva inSync, the award-winning unified endpoint data management platform that controls and protects data on devices used by mobile workforces.  Designed specifically for large enterprises, Druva Private Cloud extends inSync's endpoint protection capabilities to organizations that require the elasticity, multi-tenancy and flexibility of the cloud along with the security, compliance and cost advantages of hosting infrastructure behind the company firewall. It can be managed by in-house IT staff or delivered as a managed service by Druva.

inSync provides a four-in-one endpoint data management strategy that protects corporate information assets against the risks of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement and the widespread use of consumer-grade file sharing while also providing secure remote file access and a complete audit trail of all file sharing activity. The inSync platform integrates:

    --  Automated backup of laptops, smartphones and tablets
    --  Secure file sharing  with enterprise-grade security and policy
        enforcement
    --  Data loss prevention with data encryption, device geo-tracking and
        remote data delete
    --  Full reporting and global search with centralized visibility of all
        content and file exchange
In Druva's new private cloud architecture, a single cloud master can connect with any number of storage nodes deployed globally. The single cloud master handles authentication and policy management for all devices and users across the enterprise, including automatically directing the client to the appropriate storage node for backup. Each storage node in turn is configured to store backed-up data on the enterprise's DAS or SAN for protection.

Benefits of this new inSync option include:

    --  Suitability for large enterprises with on-premise deployment
        requirements arising from cultural, regulatory, security or control
        needs
    --  Unique on-demand scalability for both storage and servers, eliminating
        the compute bottleneck that occurs with solutions requiring the addition
        of multiple attached storages to a single server
    --  Centralized management of users, devices, storages and policies across
        all storage nodes
    --  Reduced costs enabled by use of in-house hardware and avoidance of
        public cloud fees for rapidly expanding data stores
    --  A comprehensive managed service option, including hardware sizing,
        installation, mass deployment, integration, training and monitoring by
        Druva's managed services team
These benefits are in addition to inSync's core advantage of providing four endpoint protection tools in a single integrated platform, including consolidated endpoint policy management across all devices and users, global de-duplication across backup and file sharing, and a single client experience across all endpoint data for end users. A recent Ponemon Institute study calculated that this unified strategy can save enterprises more than $8,100 (£5100) per user every year by eliminating point solutions, reducing storage and bandwidth requirements, increasing end user productivity, and avoiding data loss with associated remediation costs.

Druva Private Cloud has been successfully tested by organizations with up to 20,000 endpoints and is now in general release.

"We need to backup more than 2,100 laptops and desktops in 31 locations. Centralized management is imperative because of our endpoint numbers and distributed geography," said Alper Arpacioglu, Technology Enterprise IT Support for AVEA, a leading mobile operator in Turkey. "Druva inSync's private cloud option allows us to meet both our on-premise and one-stop management needs while also giving us access to inSync features like de-duplication, LAN & WAN  optimization, enterprise scalability and mass deployment that are critical because of our size."

"Larger enterprises with thousands of devices and users have been asking for a private cloud alternative that is as scalable, secure, manageable and elastic as Druva's public cloud solution," said Jaspreet Singh, CEO of Druva. "Now they can leverage the power of the cloud in an on-premise, centrally managed environment that scales with their needs while avoiding the complications of deploying separate instances in different departments and geographies."

For more information, visit http://www.druva.com/insync/

About Druva

Druva offers a full suite of endpoint data management solutions for enterprise laptops, PCs, smartphones, and tablets. Its flagship product, inSync, empowers an enterprise's mobile workforce with award-winning backup, IT-managed file sharing, data loss prevention, and rich analytics. Deployed in public or private cloud scenarios or on-premise, inSync is the only solution built with both IT needs and end-user experiences in mind. Druva has over 1,500 customers and protects one million endpoints across 46 countries. With offices in the United States, India and the United Kingdom, Druva is privately held and is backed by Nexus Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital. Information on Druva is available at http://www.druva.com.

SOURCE  Druva.com

Druva.com

CONTACT: Mary Campe, SSPR, mcampe@sspr.com

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

Valentine's Day Sales Show Electronics Emerging as Romantic Gifts

AXESS Product Corp.'s cool electronic gadgets and especially the Boombug line are perfect for this holiday and more.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- February 14(th) generally represents a time when frugal folks who may have splurged too much at Christmas begin buying again. The Valentine's holiday, then, is a tremendous boon to restaurants, retailers, and more who are coming off of a slow sales month in January. The electronic goods industry is no different; Valentine's Day sales on many products have made cool electronic gadgets an increasingly more attractive option to traditional items like flowers and chocolates. AXESS Products Corp. is a California-based group of electronics manufacturers that creates affordable, durable, and convenient merchandise that is well-regarded for its cool, cute, and sleek appearance.

Retailers who want to be competitive this Valentine's Day and other upcoming holidays would be wise to invest in AXESS' electronic wares. A flagship product at AXESS is their line of portable wireless speakers. AXESS carries a broad range of speakers, the most popular of which this holiday season will be the Boombug line. AXESS' Boombug speakers are noted for their cuteness, compactness, and crystal clear sound. Firstly, the Boombugs are popular Valentine's Day purchases because they have a vibrant, adorable look to them. Bright colors (yellow, pink, light blue), lush shades (purple, green, orange), and futuristic tints (metallic dark blue, silver, metallic red, black) are just a few of the lively looks available for the Boombug speakers. They're incredibly transportable as well; they can be compressed for maximum portability and opened up when needed to play music with a fuller sound.

These Boombug speakers from AXESS are extra-portable because they don't need to be plugged in to play. They are charged via USB cables and can play on a full charge for up to 10 hours. AXESS offers their Boombugs with a variety of audio playback methods. The Boombug speaker can come wired (with an audio jack) or with Bluetooth capabilities, for syncing up without a cable. They're perfectly compatible with media players, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and many other electronics that can play music. AXESS stands by the success of these speakers and believe that they make great gifts year-round.

Finally, the sound created by the Boombug portable mini-speakers has to be heard to be believed. The wired mini-speakers have an impressive 40mm driver to emit full, pure sound when connected and the jumbo line of Boombugs has an even more impressive capability. The Boombug mini-speakers can also be linked together for an even more enhanced audio performance.

AXESS offers many other portable music players that would benefit any electronics retail space. All are designed with exuberant flair and have fantastic features including playback from SD cards and FM radio capabilities. These speakers--as well as AXESS' other fantastic consumer electronics like karaoke systems, televisions, headphones, and more--have brought the company much success throughout the world, especially in North, Central, and South America. More information about AXESS and its products can be found by going to http://www.axessusa.com or by calling 888-232-4145.

PR submitted by http://www.Cyberset.com

SOURCE  AXESS Products Corp.

AXESS Products Corp.

CONTACT: Mike Pearl, +1-818-883-7277, ext. 112, support@cyberset.com

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

Quantum Discovery (QDiscovery) Expands National Presence with Acquisition of Preferred Imaging

QDiscovery continues e-discovery expansion in the Midwest

NEW LONDON, Conn., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Discovery LLC, a leading provider of electronic discovery services to law firms and corporations, today announced the acquisition of Preferred Imaging, a full service litigation support provider with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Preferred Imaging has provided litigation support and e-discovery solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments in the Midwest for over fourteen years. 

The acquisition expands Quantum Discovery's national presence, and solidifies its foothold in the Midwest. Quantum Discovery offers state-of the art electronic discovery solutions utilizing Viewpoint, an all-in-one e-discovery platform developed by Lateral Data, a Xerox company, for managing its clients' e-discovery projects. "With Viewpoint, clients can simplify the collection, processing, analysis, review and management of data across complex information sources, including social media, servers, email and desktops, all from a single platform with fully integrated functionality," said Brett Crist, President of Preferred Imaging.  "With this acquisition, Preferred Imaging can now provide a completely different level of support to our client base."

"We felt the opportunity to bring the Preferred Imaging team into the Quantum Discovery family was a very attractive fit. The company has long standing client relationships, a respected name in the Indianapolis marketplace and significant e-discovery experience and bench strength," said Matt McCormack, President and CEO of Quantum Discovery. "In addition, the Viewpoint platform offers advanced capabilities for filtering and processing data up to five times faster than any e-discovery software, giving clients the ability to conduct early case assessments and analyze relevant data sooner.  Furthermore, the fully integrated Viewpoint Assisted Review tool has been proven to save our clients millions in attorney review fees. We believe Preferred Imaging can leverage this solution to provide significant cost-savings to their clients."

The Preferred Imaging management team and all employees will remain with the company.  Offices will continue to be located in Indianapolis.

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. 

About Quantum Discovery LLC

Quantum Discovery LLC is a premier provider of electronic discovery and forensic technology services. Our dedicated team of highly experienced employees has had great success servicing Fortune 500 corporations and law firms. Our expertise in electronic discovery, forensics, online hosting and traditional litigation support services such as scanning / coding is extraordinarily valuable when managing complex litigation matters.

We maintain a high level of experienced staff and a dedication to meeting our client needs. Our foremost focus is to provide clients with great customer service and cost effective solutions.   

SOURCE  Quantum Discovery LLC

Quantum Discovery LLC

CONTACT: Ashley West, Quantum Discovery LLC, +1-860-271-7108, awest@qdiscovery.com

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

FLW Tournament Bass Fishing App Now Available For iPhone And Android Devices

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FLW Tournament Bass Fishing, an app developed by the world's premier tournament-fishing organization, is now available as a free download on Apple's App Store and the Google Play marketplace. FLW Tournament Bass Fishing mirrors the highly successful FLWOutdoors.com website and offers iPhone, iPad and Android device users the latest FLW news and video, live tournament coverage and up-to-date tournament schedules, results and standings.

"The launch of the FLW app demonstrates our commitment to offering the best experience possible for our fans and members," said Trisha Blake, FLW's President of Marketing. "The functionality and ease of use make it a must-own for any FLW fan. FLW will strive to continue to be the Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water."

Features of FLW Tournament Bass Fishing include:

    --  Live video and weigh-in data for FLW fishing tournaments
    --  On-the-water coverage for FLW Tour events
    --  Latest FLW news and video coverage
    --  Episodes of the FLW television show
    --  Bass fishing tips and videos from pro anglers
    --  Manage your FLW Fantasy Fishing team and view your league and standings
    --  Membership access to the digital version of FLW Magazine
    --  Register for upcoming FLW bass tournaments in your area
Look for FLW Tournament Bass Fishing available now as a free download from Apple's App Store on Apple devices or on Google Play for Android devices.

ABOUT FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2013 over the course of 220 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport's richest payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show and is broadcast to more than 559 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. FLW is committed to providing a lifestyle experience that is the "Best in Fishing, On and Off the Water." For more information about FLW visit FLWOutdoors.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.

FLWOutdoors.com

SOURCE  FLW

FLW

CONTACT: Chad Gay, Director of Public Relations, +1-865-201-6458 or cgay@flwoutdoors.com; Joe Opager, Communications Specialist, +1-612-337-1989 (w), +1-218-434-0748 (m) or joseph.opager@jacobs-mgmt.com; Brady Bolin, Communications Specialist, +1-612-337-1958 (w), +1-612-202-5108 (m) or brady.bolin@jacobs-mgmt.com; Julie Huber, Social Media Manager/Strategist, +1-612-337-1810 (w), +1-612-812-9512 (m) or julie.huber@jacobs-mgmt.com

Web Site: http://FLWOutdoors.com

ATX South Delivers the Florida advanced Manufacturing Market

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2013, ATX South returns to Orlando, Florida, the heart of Florida's most vibrant automation marketplace. Florida is home to more than 17,500 manufacturing establishments employing over 400,000 people. This region annually produces $253 billion in manufacturing output, requiring the annual purchase of $127 billion in materials and $7.2 billion in capital equipment.

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The world's leading automation suppliers will showcase their products and technologies at ATX South. The exposition provides manufacturers with the means to stay competitive in today's global marketplace. Face-to-face marketing offers the lowest cost-per-qualified-contact and provides access to top management decision-makers and more senior titles than can otherwise be achieved. ATX South delivers decision makers from your target markets who have immediate buying needs.

ATX South benefits from strategic placement amongst the co-located events, allowing you to satisfy your automation needs, find inspiration and new perspectives, discover new suppliers and prospects, and network with industry leaders across a variety of sectors.  One badge gives attendees access to all co-located expos.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon is the leading producer of face-to-face trade events and media brands that support the flow of information, commerce, and innovation in the world's $3 trillion advanced technology-based manufacturing sector, including co-located events in Anaheim, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Toronto, ON; and Montreal, QC.  UBM Canon's extensive manufacturing portfolio includes events for medical design and manufacturing, packaging, process technology, design engineering, assembly and automation technology, plastics processing, quality assurance, and electronics. UBM Canon's signature strategic co-location of these events has resulted in the largest design and manufacturing events in the United States.

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CONTACT: Kathryn Markolf, +1-310-996-9441, kathryn.markolf@ubm.com

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

ANTs Software, Inc. Re-acquires ANTs Data Server(TM)

Acquisition is Part of ANTs Software, Inc. Strategy to Strengthen Product Portfolio

DUNWOODY, Ga., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTs Software, Inc. (OTC US: ANTS), a leading provider of high-performance database consolidation and computing middleware announces today the acquisition of ANTs Data Server (ADS) from Four Js Development Tools. The purchase returns the full featured, standards-compliant relational database management system to its founding company.

"We are very pleased to have ADS as part of our product portfolio again," said Rik Sanchez, CEO of ANTs Software, Inc. "It complements our ANTs Compatibility Server (ACS) and is part of our overall strategy to rebuild and strengthen the ANTs suite of products that offer enhanced performance at an affordable price." Effective immediately, ANTs will be providing Technical support for all customers using ANTs Data Server or Genero DB.

"We have refocused our development efforts to Cloud and mobile application infrastructure to facilitate the passage to a SaaS business model for enterprises and ISVs," said Bryn Jenkins, COO of Four Js Development Tools. "We are glad to see ADS back home where it belongs and wish ANTs every success for the future."

ANTs Data Server (ADS) is an ACID and SQL 92- 99 compliant relational database that combines the speed of an in-memory database with the persistence of a disk-based database. ADS offers unprecedented scalability over rival in-memory databases that are bound by RAM limits, and whose performance is significantly degraded under large user loads. ANTs patented lock-free technology is a game changer that actually increases throughput as user load increases. Its compatibility layer provides a cost-effective migration path from Oracle®, Microsoft® SQL Server®, Sybase® and IBM® Informix®.

"ADS 3.8 introduces innovative, unique capabilities that redefine what can be accomplished in high-demand applications such as the Cloud," continued Sanchez. "The level of performance and advanced capabilities of ADS makes it an essential tool for industry professionals who demand unmatched scalability and transaction rates."

ANTs Data Server Features:

    --  SQL-92 (and some SQL-99) replaces proprietary in-memory databases
    --  Scalable performance reduces server resources
    --  Simple, centralized database management
    --  Low cost migration from Oracle®, Microsoft® SQL Server®, Sybase® and
        IBM® Informix® data
    --  Distributes information in real-time using fast replication technology
    --  Extends non real-time data integration approaches (i.e. EII and ETL)
    --  Enhanced security and privilege control
    --  Log Miner features
About ANTs Software, Inc.

ANTs Software, Inc. (OTC- US: ANTS), develops high-performance data management architectural products and solutions. The company's mission is to help customers reduce hardware, software, and development costs by providing exceptional database price/performance. For more information on ANTs Software, contact ANTs Software, Inc. This press release is neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of offers to purchase, securities. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements concerning product development activities and sales and licensing activities. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are sometimes identified by words of condition such as "should," "may," or "intends," and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those intended or anticipated. Such risks include, without limitation: challenges arising from competition, problems encountered in commercializing the ANTs technology, potential of undetected infringing technology or non-infringing competitive technologies, difficulties experienced in product development, roadblocks experienced in sales and marketing activities, longer than expected sales processes, difficulties in recruiting knowledgeable and experienced personnel, possible problems in porting applications to the Company's database, potential problems in protecting the Company's intellectual property, and problems securing the necessary financing to continue operations. Further information concerning these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press.

Contact:
Monica Seely

Director of Marketing and Public Relations

ANTs Software, Inc.

Phone: (828) For ANTS (367-2687)
monica.seely@ants.com

About Four Js Development Tools Ltd.

Four Js develops, markets and sells Genero(®) - an application development and deployment infrastructure for creating mission-critical business applications. Genero improves programmer productivity several fold using a developer studio purpose built for business applications and an infrastructure to deploy them across desktops, webtops, smartphones and the Cloud with minimum modification.

Its customers include: Acer, adidas, Asus, the BBC, CVS Pharmacy, DHL, Disney, Foxconn, Fritolay-Pepsico, Hastings Entertainment, Kmart, the Mexican Ministry of Health, the Mexican Senate, OCS, Pace Petroleum, PBS, Piggly Wiggly, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Sears, Skechers, la Societe Generale, the Spanish Air Force, Tramontina, TransAmerica, the UK Ministry of Defense, the US Navy, and Xcel Energy and many others.

Genero is also sold into local government agencies including health, education and city finance departments and into small to medium sized enterprises through a world-wide network of vertical market ISVs. Founded in 1992, Four Js is a privately held, self-funded company with offices on every continent.

http://www.4js.com

® ACS, ADS and ANTs are trademarks of ANTs Software, Inc.

® Genero is a registered trademark of Four Js Development Tools Ltd.

® IBM and Informix are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.

® MS SQL Server is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

® Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.

® Sybase is a registered trademark of SAP Corporation.

SOURCE  ANTs Software, Inc.

ANTs Software, Inc.

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

mophie Announces Pre-Sale of juice pack helium for iPhone 5

Brand is First to Market with Certified Battery Case Solution for New iPhone

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, mophie announced pre-sale availability of its juice pack helium, the first and only certified battery case on the market for the iPhone 5. The helium is mophie's thinnest, lightest juice pack ever made, packing 80 percent more battery life into an ultra-thin profile and delivering edge-to-edge protection for the iPhone 5. Pre-orders are expected to ship nationwide on February 19.

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The new juice pack helium is mophie's most innovative battery case to-date, engineered with a 1500 mAh battery for on-demand power, soft interior cushion for full device protection, and micro USB connection for effortless pass-through charging. Additional embedded elements such as a simple toggle switch for charging, discreet LED power indicator, and forward-facing speaker ports for enhanced sound are features that have evolved with each generation of the juice pack, and blend beautifully with the new, slimmed down design of the helium.

"While other brands were busy publishing renderings and making handmade prototypes for CES, we were dialing in production and preparing for market," said Ross Howe, vice president of marketing at mophie. "We always strive to set new benchmarks for excellence in the portable power category, and have accomplished that with the development and release of the juice pack helium, the world's first authentic battery for iPhone 5."

Available for pre-order for $79.95 on http://www.mophie.com, the juice pack helium is around 13 percent thinner than previous juice pack air versions released for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, and is available in a metallic gunmetal soft touch finish. juice pack helium users will benefit from up to six additional hours of talk time, 30 additional hours of audio playback, seven additional hours of video playback or seven hours of WiFi internet use (six hours with 3G and LTE).

In tandem with pre-sale availability, mophie has created a juice pack helium promotional video which also debuted today on its website and YouTube. For additional information regarding mophie's full line of products, please visit http://www.mophie.com.

About mophie
mophie is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of accessories that let consumers do more with their portable devices. From the action sports enthusiast to the business professional, student and outdoorsman, mophie products fit into the lives of those who rely on smartphones and tablets to stay connected. mophie products are available in more than 100 countries, and can be purchased in Apple stores worldwide, AT&T, Best Buy, Verizon, Sprint, and on http://www.mophie.com. Follow mophie on Twitter, Facebook or on Instagram.

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CONTACT: Formula, +1.619.234.0345, mophie@formulapr.com

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

Savings.com Reveals Top Deals For Valentine's Day Shoppers

Expert Deal Hunters Offer Tips and Recommend Best Valentine's Day Deals from Top Online Retailers, Up to 70 Percent Off

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Savings.com, the leading online source for coupons, deals and expert shopping tips, today released the top Valentine's Day deals and tips for shoppers.

Deals were handpicked by Savings.com deal experts and ranked by overall brand appeal and deepest discounts.

    1. JewelMint: 70% Off + Free Shipping on First Single Order
    2. Kay Jewelers: Up to 40% Off on Gifts + Free Shipping & Gift Wrap
    3. ProFlowers: 40% Off 15 Sweetheart Tulips, only $19.99
    4. Shari's Berries: 40% Off Half Dozen Gourmet Dipped Berries, only $19.99
    5. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM: Up to 40% Off on Flower & Gift Specials
    6. Teleflora: 25% Off All Orders
    7. Ice.com: 25% Off Orders Above $200 + Free Shipping
    8. ProFlowers: 25% Off Two Dozen Rainbow Roses
    9. Jewelry.com: 20% Off All Orders + Free Shipping
    10. Fragrance.net: 20% Off All Orders
    11. Harry & David: 20% Off Valentine's Day Gifts
    12. FTD: 20% Off All Flowers & Gifts
    13. Zales: $50 Off Orders of $300 + Free Shipping
    14. 1-800-BASKETS.COM: 15% Off Valentine's Day Baskets
    15. Wine.com: 10% Off All Gift Baskets
    16. Cookies By Design: Save 10% On Early Orders (offer expires 2/10/13)
Savings.com also polled top money-saving experts in the DealPro community to source tips for saving money this Valentine's Day:

    --  Do-It-Yourself This Valentine's Day, contributed by Lauren Greutman of I
        Am That Lady: Valentine's Day gift ideas do not have to cost a fortune.
        For example, you can make your own chocolate covered strawberries for
        under $5.00, or give your sweetie a romantic coupon book with things
        like free back massages, date night, etc.
    --  Save on Romantic Décor, contributed by Laura Harders of Beltway Bargain
        Mom: Ask your local florist or grocer for flowers that have damaged
        stems or for day old petals that are past their prime, and ask for
        discount pricing.  Some florists will give them to you for free, while
        others will offer steep discounts. You can remove the petals or buy
        petals that are a day old and use for romantic decor.
    --  Give the Gift of Flowers That Will Last, contributed by Brittany Ramos
        of The Prudent Patron: Purchase a beautiful flowering potted plant from
        your local garden supply store. They are much cheaper than cut flower
        arrangements, and your valentine can plant them and keep them forever in
        the garden.
Valentine's Day shoppers on Savings.com will have access to more than 40,000 coupons from leading retailers including 1-800-FLOWERS, Zales, ProFlowers, as well as tips and advice on how to save money from DealPros on the site's popular coupon blog.

ABOUT SAVINGS.COM

Savings.com gives you the best deals on everything you want. Tell us what stores and categories you like, where you live, and Savings.com will deliver the best deals for you, handpicked by expert DealPros®. In addition to providing personalized recommendations, Savings.com has one of the most in-depth databases of coupons. Shoppers can access thousands of exclusive offers from the biggest retailer names along with 100,000+ deals aggregated from online and national retailers, local businesses and daily deal sites. More than 5 million shoppers turn to Savings.com each month as the trusted resource to find the best deals and to interact with the site's popular coupon blog and vital community of online shoppers, the DealPros. In June 2012, Savings.com was acquired by Cox Target Media, one of the world's leading direct marketing companies. Cox Target Media is also the owner and operator of leading direct marketing brand, Valpak and Valpak.com.

Traveling overseas? Visit Savings.com's sister site in the UK, Savoo.co.uk.

ABOUT COX MEDIA GROUP

Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Cox Target Media, providers of Valpak, a leading North American direct marketing company and Savings.com, a leading online coupon site and community. With $1.7 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. CMG operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches approximately 52 million Americans weekly, including 30 million TV viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18 million radio listeners. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.

Media Contacts:

Meghan Heffernan

meghan [at] savings.com

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Savings.com

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

Lockheed Martin Completes Major GPS III Flight Software Milestone

NEWTOWN, Pa., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) team developing the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Position System III satellites has completed a key flight software milestone validating the software's ability to provide reliable and effective command and control for the GPS III satellites planned for launch into orbit.

The GPS III program will affordably replace aging GPS satellites, while improving capability to meet the evolving demands of military, commercial and civilian users. GPS III satellites will deliver better accuracy and improved anti-jamming power while enhancing the spacecraft's design life and adding a new civil signal designed to be interoperable with international global navigation satellite systems.

The milestone, known as Software Item Qualification Testing (SIQT), was completed for the satellite's spacecraft bus flight software, which is critical to controlling the spacecraft on orbit and monitoring the health and safety of the satellite's subsystems.  SIQT included 131 individual test events and represented the culmination of a rigorous software engineering risk reduction and development phase. The software will next be integrated and tested on the first GPS III satellite, which is on schedule for launch availability in 2014.

"Completion of this flight software milestone demonstrates our continued positive program momentum and is another step forward in reducing risk up front to facilitate long term affordability," said Lt. Col. William 'Todd' Caldwell, the U.S. Air Force's GPS III program manager. "In this challenging budget environment, the entire government and industry team is focused on delivering the critical GPS III satellites affordably and efficiently for users worldwide."

To further reduce risk, the flight software has already been integrated and tested on the program's satellite prototype, known as the GPS III Non-Flight Satellite Testbed (GNST).

"Delivering fully qualified flight software this early in program development demonstrates the rigor of our GPS III software development processes," said Keoki Jackson, vice president of Lockheed Martin's Navigation Systems mission area.  "Through up-front investments in high-fidelity, flight equivalent hardware and software testbeds, our team successfully executed on schedule to develop and qualify the flight software critical to the success of the GPS III program." 

Lockheed Martin is on contract to deliver the first four GPS III satellites for launch. The Air Force plans to purchase up to 32 GPS III satellites.

The GPS III team is led by the Global Positioning Systems Directorate at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. Lockheed Martin is the GPS III prime contractor with teammates ITT Exelis, General Dynamics, Infinity Systems Engineering, Honeywell, ATK and other subcontractors. Air Force Space Command's 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2SOPS), based at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., manages and operates the GPS constellation for both civil and military users.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2012 were $47.2 billion.

Video and images of GPS III can be found at:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/gps

Media Contact:
Michael Friedman
303-971-7255
michael.1.friedman@lmco.com

SOURCE  Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

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

Life Wireless to offer cellphone service to eligible low-income customers in Michigan and Texas

State regulators grant approval for leading Lifeline carrier to enter markets

COVINGTON, Ga., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eligible low-income families and individuals in Michigan and Texas will now be able to receive subsidized mobile phone service from Life Wireless.

Life Wireless provides phone service through the federal Lifeline program, which was created by Congress in 1985 to ensure that all Americans have access to quality telephone service. Eligible subscribers must take part in a federal assistance program such as Medicaid or Food Stamps or earn up to 135 percent of the federal poverty level. Customers may not receive service from more than one Lifeline carrier at the same time.

Life Wireless customers receive a basic mobile handset with voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, and other features. Smart phones are not available. Calling plans offer up to 250 minutes a month. Life Wireless has begun enrolling eligible customers in Michigan and plans to start signing up people in Texas later this month.

"We're excited to expand our services into these two states," said Jim Carpenter, a senior vice president with Life Wireless. "Our sales representatives go out into the community to reach those most in need of telephone service, thus fulfilling the mission of the Lifeline program."

Life Wireless recently had its compliance plan approved by the Federal Communications Commission. The compliance plan details the industry-leading steps Life Wireless takes to preserve the integrity of the federal Lifeline program and deliver affordable telephone service to eligible low-income families and individuals. Life Wireless performs multiple checks on each potential customer to verify that they qualify for phone service through the Lifeline program. All Life Wireless sales representatives receive extensive training and oversight to ensure that company policies are upheld.

"A cellphone is no longer a luxury item, it's a necessity," said Carpenter. "A cellphone helps people to stay in touch with their doctors, loved ones, and potential employers, and enables them to contact 911 during an emergency."

Those interested in obtaining Lifeline service, or becoming a Life Wireless sales representative, may complete an application at the company's web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

About Life Wireless
LIFE WIRELESS(TM) is a government assisted wireless service provided by LIFE WIRELESS HOLDINGS, LLC and is powered by the TELRITE CORPORATION. LIFE WIRELESS(TM) offers a Lifeline discount to low-income families and individuals for wireless services. To obtain LIFE WIRELESS(TM) service potential subscribers must meet certain eligibility requirements such as receiving governmental assistance or a household income that is near the federal poverty level. The specifics of what determines a potential subscriber's eligibility are specific to each state. For more information about Life Wireless, please visit the company's Web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

Life Wireless is available in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas,  and West Virginia.

SOURCE  Life Wireless

Life Wireless

CONTACT: Paul Donsky, +1-404-739-0161, paul.donsky@fleishman.com

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

NEW from Apricorn:  Aegis Bio 3.0 - Encrypted USB 3.0 Drive with Biometric Fingerprint Access

Fast Portable Storage Can Be Securely Accessed With the Swipe of a Finger

POWAY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Apricorn, (http://www.apricorn.com) a leader in data security products for business, today announced the Aegis Bio 3.0, an innovative 'software free' biometric USB 3.0 drive that safeguards data with secure fingerprint access and military grade 265-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption. The Aegis Bio is cross platform compatible with USB 3.0 performance.  Its compact durable design with integrated USB cable is perfect for the office or taking sensitive data on the road. Available with either a hard drive or SSD the Aegis Bio's 1TB model is priced at $249.

Designed for those that wish to break away from passwords and PINs, and utilize their unique fingerprint for secure access to their data, the Aegis Bio combines powerful hardware based authentication with real-time 256-bit AES-XTS data encryption. The result, a formidable hardware based security solution that requires no admin rights to setup or access data and works independently of the host OS, providing an exceptional level of data protection that is ideal for use in a multi-platform corporate environment.

Apricorn's Aegis Bio incorporates multiple layers of protection:

    --  AuthenTec(®) Fingerprint Sensor for Hardware-based Biometric
        Authentication that meets the image requirements of both NIST and the
        FBI
    --  Real-time 256-bit AES-XTS Hardware Encryption, meeting the most
        stringent data storage requirements and rendering data on the drive
        impenetrable even if it is removed from the enclosure
    --  Embedded Enrollment and software free design does not require admin
        rights to setup or access data and allows for a seamless cross platform
        deployment
    --  Integrated USB 3.0 cable for a super fast, hassle-free connection
    --  Available as either a hard drive or super robust SSD, the Aegis Bio is
        available in capacities up to 1TB
With support for up to five fingerprints, the Aegis Bio's unique Embedded Enrollment keeps all fingerprint enrollment and authentication within the Aegis Bio circuitry, independent of the host system. While other biometric drives may use a CD emulation module or software on the host system for fingerprint enrollment, the Aegis Bio requires no software, enabling it to be used on any USB host regardless of its OS.

The AuthenTec fingerprint sensor uses an advanced live layer imaging technology called HD3D, to provide the most accurate fingerprint image possible. Using a patented dual-plate active pixel design, the sensor is superior to competitors that use only a single passive pixel design. The sensor uses three different sensing methods that penetrate outer layers of skin to read live layers under the skin, giving anti-spoofing protection and meeting the stringent image quality requirements of NIST and the FBI.

"The Aegis Bio's software free design and simple setup offer several advantages to virtually any security conscience organization," said Mike McCandless, VP of Sales and Marketing. "With no passwords to remember or admin rights to contend with and an OS independent design, the Aegis Bio can be easily deployed into any existing security infrastructure. The Aegis Bio is completely scalable to any sized company, and with no software or updates, it is ideal for those that use multiple hosts and platforms."

Availability
The Aegis Bio 3.0 is available from online resellers throughout the US and Canada or from Apricorn's website at http://www.apricorn.com/aegisbio3.

Pricing

    HDD Model                                 SSD Model
    ---------                       ---------

    500 GB: $199                            128 GB: $329

    750 GB: $219                            256 GB: $529

    1 TB: $249                              512 GB: $699
Warranty
3 Years Limited

High Resolution Image
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System Requirements
Compatible with any standard USB port (for full USB 3.0 speeds the Aegis Bio 3.0 must be used with a USB 3.0 port). Fully compatible with Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac computers and Linux.

About Apricorn
Apricorn has provided secure storage solutions for some of the most prominent names in the industries of finance, healthcare and government. Apricorn's products have become the standard for many data security strategies. Apricorn was founded in 1983 and has developed numerous award winning products under the Apricorn brand and has been an OEM supplier to a number of leading computer manufacturers. Apricorn is headquartered in Poway, California, and distributes products throughout North America and Canada.  For additional information please visit http://www.apricorn.com.

    Company Contact:       Media Contact:

    Apricorn               ProLine Communications

    Michelle Fischer       Bruce Freeman

    (858) 513-4480        (973) 716-9457

    mfischer@apricorn.com  bruce@prolinepr.com
One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.

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Lattice Engines Wins SIIA CODiE Award for Best Lead Generation Solution

CODiE Award marks the tenth time in six months that the Big Data for Sales and Marketing leader has been recognized for its technology innovation

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Lattice Engines announced that its Big Data for Sales and Marketing analytics platform, salesPRISM, is the winner of the 2013 SIIA Content CODiE Award for Best Lead Generation Solution. Considered the preeminent awards program for the software and information industries, Lattice was selected from among other lead generation finalists HubSpot, NetProspex and ZoomInfo.

According to the nomination, "salesPRISM is the world's first Big Data platform for sales and marketing... The platform, which provides one of the earliest practical applications for Big Data, delivers targeted leads along with context to improve the sales and marketing effectiveness of an organization."

Comments on the News

    --  "We are very excited to win the CODiE award for Best Lead Generation
        solution," said Shashi Upadhyay, CEO of Lattice. "The CODiE's are one of
        the most respected technology industry awards due to their basis on peer
        and industry reviews. Therefore, it's an especially important testament
        to the hard work and creativity of the Lattice team."
    --  "We commend Lattice Engines for the innovation and success of its Big
        Data for Sales and Marketing technology," said Kathy Greenler Sexton,
        vice president and general manager for the Content Division at SIIA.
        "With the tremendous growth in the number and quality of nominations,
        this was a competitive year for the coveted CODiE Awards. Lattice is
        recognized among an exceptional field of innovative companies."
Lattice Continues its Awards Hot Streak

In the past six months alone, Lattice has received the following recognition:

    --  CRM Watchlist 2013 Award Winner
    --  Stevie Award Finalist for best sales automation solution
    --  Stevie Award Finalist for best new version of a business intelligence
        solution
    --  SLMA Top 50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management in 2012
    --  Best in Biz Awards 2012 Enterprise Product of the Year - Silver
    --  The Deloitte 2012 Technology Fast 500(TM)
    --  2012 CRM Rising Star by CRM magazine
    --  2012 American Business Awards Most Innovative Technology Company of the
        Year Finalist
About the SIIA CODiE Awards

    --  As the industry's only peer-reviewed awards program, the first round
        review of all nominees is conducted by media, publishing and information
        services executives with considerable industry expertise, including
        members of the industry, analysts, media and bloggers, and bankers and
        investors. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products.
    --  Winners were announced on January 31 at the SIIA's annual flagship
        conference for information industry leaders, IIS 2013: Breakthrough.
    --  Details about each winner can be found at
        http://www.siia.net/codies/2013/media_blog.asp#9932
About the SIIA

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries, providing global services in government relations, business development, corporate education, and intellectual property protection to more than 700 organizations world-wide. The SIIA Content Division is one of six industry-focused divisions, and serves the media, publishing, information services and technology companies that drive the $462 billion content industry. For more information, visit http://www.siia.net/content

About Lattice Engines

Lattice is revolutionizing sales and marketing through the power of Big Data. The company's Big Data for Sales platform, salesPRISM, delivers real-time, predictive and actionable insight to sales and marketing professionals wherever they are so they can engage the most receptive customers in the most compelling ways. Fortune 5000 companies such as ADP, Dell, EMC and SunTrust rely on Lattice to generate 75 percent more pipeline, triple conversion rates, and double win rates. Lattice is privately held and backed by NEA and Sequoia Capital with headquarters in San Mateo, CA. Learn more at http://www.lattice-engines.com and follow @Lattice_Engines.

SOURCE  Lattice Engines

Lattice Engines

CONTACT: Erin O'Keeffe, Lattice Engines, +1-650-312-6910, eokeeffe@lattice-engines.com

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

TraceSpan's DOCSIS Xpert(TM) Supports 8x4 Channel Bonding

Leading DOCSIS 3.0 multi-layer analyzer can now utilize the DOCSIS 3.0 support for bonding of 8 downstream channels

RA'ANANA, Israel, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    TraceSpan(TM) Communications [http://www.tracespan.com ], a leader in broadband
analysis and monitoring solutions, announced today the general availability of the bonding
solution for 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels in its DOCSIS Xpert(TM) 5300
analyzer.

    DOCSIS Xpert is a powerful protocol analyzer which provides full visibility into the
DOCSIS network and equipment, including detailed network topology and complete and
accurate analysis for troubleshooting of DOCSIS product performance, standard compliance
and interoperability. DOCSIS Xpert captures and analyzes the signals without using any
DOCSIS chipset and has no effect on the data transfer between the CMTS and the CMs. With
its unique multi-layer probing capability, it provides comprehensive DOCSIS 3.0 PHY and
MAC layer analysis from multiple upstream and downstream bonded channels simultaneously.
It supports both DOCSIS 3.0 and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 as well as the legacy DOCSIS and EuroDOCSIS
2.0, 1.1 and 1.0.

    "Since its launch in late 2011, DOCSIS Xpert received excellent market acceptance and
has been purchased by a number of MSOs and manufacturers", said Dr. Hanan Herzberg,
TraceSpan founder and CEO. "Now, as MSOs are looking to offer more bandwidth over their
DOCSIS 3.0 networks, they need a tool to test the 8x4 bonding configuration, which is
becoming widely used in their networks. DOCSIS Xpert's enhancement to support 8 downstream
channels addresses this need extremely well, expands its capabilities even further and
makes it the most comprehensive DOCSIS testing tool in the market today".

    Support for the 8x4 bonding configuration is available as an option in new DOCSIS
Xpert systems and may also be added on to existing systems by purchasing additional
software and hardware modules. Some of TraceSpan's customers have already purchased this
enhancement for their DOCSIS Xpert systems and can now utilize the full 8x4 bonding
capabilities in their testing environment.

    DOCSIS Xpert's intuitive user interface displays detailed information for the physical
layer, MAC layer and upper layer protocols, thus allowing its users to quickly and easily
monitor and troubleshoot their DOCSIS equipment and networks. Cutting significant time
from DOCSIS development, deployment, troubleshooting and interoperability testing, DOCSIS
Xpert accelerates time to market and return on investment.

    About TraceSpan Communications

    TraceSpan Communications develops and manufactures innovative broadband testing and
monitoring solutions. Empowered by patent-pending breakthrough technology, TraceSpan's
performance analysis and Lawful Interception products enable non-intrusive monitoring of
data in broadband networks. TraceSpan's multi-layer analyzers are accepted worldwide as
the industry's first passive analyzers for vendor-independent testing of VDSL2, ADSL2Plus,
ADSL2, ADSL, GPON and DOCSIS networks. Highly flexible and easy to use, TraceSpan products
deliver significant cost savings, faster time to market, and rapid return on investment to
Telco's, MSOs and service providers, system vendors, chipset developers, and technology
innovators. For more information, visit http://www.tracespan.com.

       
        Contact: Oded Hadass
        Tel (US): +1-925-558-2278
        Tel (International): +972-9-7462221
        E-mail: info@tracespan.com

TraceSpan Communications

Nissan LEAF Drops Major New Beats With Bose Energy Efficient Series Sound System

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-electric Nissan LEAF may be known for being quiet on the outside, but now it's boomin' on the inside with the first custom-designed Bose® Energy Efficient Series sound system available on the 2013 model that goes on sale this month.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO )

The Bose system in the LEAF delivers powerful, high-quality audio, but with a significantly smaller and lighter footprint than conventional systems and at about half the electrical current.

"Early adopters of electric vehicles were thrilled to have a zero-emissions vehicle and now that we're expanding the market and it matures, many customers are asking for more amenities in their EV," said Brendan Jones, Nissan director of EV marketing. "We wanted to be able to give them a premium sound system and be conscientious about the amount of energy required to do so."

Nissan, which now assembles the LEAF, its battery and its electric motor all in Tennessee, introduced an expanded range of trim levels for the 2013 LEAF. The Bose system is available as part of the premium package on SV and SL models.   

"The Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system delivers on all its promise for LEAF owners.  It's remarkably efficient--without conceding on great musical performance," said Brandon Westley, president of the Bose Automotive Systems Division. "This system also demonstrates the unmatched advancements we've achieved in producing highly efficient audio technology in vehicles."

To meet the energy efficient design goals for the LEAF, Nissan engineers focused on using every available watt of power effectively throughout the vehicle, including the sound system. Bose expertise in power-efficient technology led to the development of smaller and lighter speakers and amplifiers that perform at a high level without compromising the LEAF's power, weight or interior space.   

Bose engineers also delivered on Nissan's goal to incorporate a powerful bass unit compact enough to be mounted into the small space in the LEAF's rear cargo area. Bose implemented a 4.5-inch Nd® Richbass® woofer in a 6.2-liter custom-engineered Acoustic Waveguide bassbox.  The bassbox uses patented technology applied from Bose® Wave® home entertainment products to deliver rich, low-frequency performance from a very small enclosure.

For mid-high-frequency performance, the Bose Energy Efficient Series sound system includes six lightweight speakers strategically placed and acoustically tuned to reproduce music accurately, with more of the detail found in a live performance.  There are two one-inch neodymium tweeters, one in each A-pillar; two 6.5-inch wide-range neodymium speakers, one in each front door; and two 5.25-inch wide-range neodymium speakers, one in each rear door.

And at the heart of the sound system, a Bose energy-efficient amplifier operates on much less power and runs cooler than conventional offerings.  The amplifier is also smaller and lighter because it doesn't require as many large metal cooling fins to dissipate heat.

U.S. pricing for the new 2013 Nissan LEAF will start at an MSRP of $28,800 for the newly-added S grade, making it the lowest priced five-passenger electric vehicle sold in the United States. Depending on location, some consumers may purchase the vehicle for as low as $18,800 with qualifying federal and state tax credits, putting the LEAF on par with gas-powered vehicles of its size. Nissan will also continue its lease offer for the 2013 LEAF, allowing consumers to lease the electric vehicle for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, which includes tax credits and destination charges.

Additions to the 2013 LEAF include: 17-inch alloy wheels and leather appointed interior on SL models, available Around View® Monitor and 7-speaker Bose® energy efficient audio system and a 6.6 kW onboard charger that significantly reduces 220V charging times and is standard on SV and SL models.

Bose began collaborating with Nissan Motor Company nearly 25 years ago, and the LEAF joins an extensive lineup of Nissan vehicles currently available with Bose sound systems, including the Altima, Armada, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra and Z coupe and convertible.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

SOURCE  Nissan North America

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Nissan North America

CONTACT: Travis Parman, Nissan North America, Inc., Corporate Communications, +1-615-725-5828

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

Drones In Classrooms

Flying quad-copters, rovers and robotic-arms have gathered together to engage high schoolers in math and science.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching math and science has never been more engaging. A new product launched today, is allowing teachers to use quad-copters, robotic-arms and rovers to teach math and science using dedicated educational apps aligned with mandated standards.

Students' aversion to math is clearly demonstrated by the fact that in 2011, upon graduation, only 32% of all US high schoolers were determined to be proficient in math. This creates a huge challenge as over the next 10 years 62% of American jobs will require entry-level workers to be proficient in algebra, geometry and other STEM topics.(1)

"We are bridging this gap using robotics," said Elad Inbar, CEO of RobotsLAB."Students are much more engaged and excited when seeing abstract subjects, like Algebra, coming to life using robots. This repeating feedback has inspired us to create the BOX."

The revolutionary product utilizes robotics technology as an easy-to-use teaching-aid for STEM topics. A standards-aligned curriculum was developed with educators; each lesson is an app on the included tablet which controls the robots in the package. Every module comes with an instructional video, a demonstrative touch-based lesson, a quiz, and supplemental teaching materials.

The BOX is synergistic with President Obama's "Educate to Innovate" campaign; aiding in the race towards the US becoming one of the leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by inspiring students to be the next generation of makers, discoverers, and innovators and helping teachers to easily demonstrate abstract concepts such as quadratic equations, in real life.

"You can open the box, turn-on the preloaded tablet and within minutes explain quadratic equations with a Quadcopter," explains Prof. Peter Stone, UT Austin."You don't need to be experienced with robotics or have a degree in computer science, just an enthusiasm for your subject area."

Prof. Stone is the head of the 14 teacher panel selected to review, experience and test the state-of-the-art RobotsLAB-BOX in classrooms prior to the launch.

The company set out to create an affordable solution for schools; equipping the BOX with several robots: AR.Drone the Quadcopter, Sphero the Robotic Ball, ArmBot the Robotic Arm and Mobot the Mobile Robot that demonstrate core concepts in Algebra, Physics, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus. 

The Standard edition of the BOX costs $3,500, it comes with 50 lessons, 4 robots, 1 tablet, 12 accessories and a 1 year warranty, all in a transport case. The Deluxe edition costs $3,999, it adds extended warranty and a yearly subscription for additional lessons.

Demonstrations are being held on Feb 6(th)-8(th) at booth #2560 during TCEA Conference, inside the Austin Convention Center, TX. Workshops are also scheduled following the conference in various states.

About RobotsLAB: RobotsLAB is the specialist in robotics and education. Our team of roboticists, engineers, teachers and professors developed the RobotsLAB-BOX, an all-in-one tailored solution featuring the best robots; STEM curriculum aligned with TEKS, STAAR and Common Core Standards; and a tablet allowing teachers to control the robots, and run exercises and lessons in the palm of their hand.

At RobotsLAB, it is our goal to make STEM teaching fun and engaging for teachers and students. http://www.RobotsLAB.com

Watch the video from the conference: http://youtu.be/6PBgNRN9Ms8

About TCEA: TCEA convention showcases the latest in educational technology, world-class professional development, nationally renowned speakers, cutting-edge products, and numerous featured presenters. Over 400 workshops, academies, and breakout sessions will challenge educators to infuse their curriculum with technology, better preparing students for the ever-changing, ever-more-global economy.

http://www.tceaconvention.org

If you would like more information about this release, please contact Elad Inbar at (415) 702-3033 or email at Elad.Inbar@RobotsLAB.com

Images and other parts of the Media Kit are available at Kris@RobotsLAB.com

    Contact                        Elad Inbar
    Telephone                      (415) 702-3033

    Email                          Elad.Inbar@RobotsLAB.com
    Website                        http://www.RobotsLAB.com/
(1) http://www.hks.harvard.edu/pepg/PDF/Papers/PEPG10-19_HanushekPetersonWoessmann.pdf

SOURCE  RobotsLAB

RobotsLAB

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

JumpStart Invests $250,000 in Casentric, LLC

Company's Software Optimizes Insurance Claims Process

CLEVELAND, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit venture development organization JumpStart Inc. (http://www.jumpstartinc.org) has committed $250,000 to Casentric, LLC (casentric.com), which has developed a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application that helps evaluate and resolve property and injury cases faster and more accurately.  CaseXpert(TM) is an intuitive and cost-effective software product that brings critical thinking to the challenging work of handling claims.

"The property and casualty insurance industry spends $225 billion annually on claims, and yet most companies today do not use any automated solution to evaluate and resolve claims," says Casentric CEO Jim Kaiser. "Simply put, we address an urgent need. CaseXpert(TM) converts the art of the claims process to the analytical science of settlement." CaseXpert(TM) consists of several components--covering the areas of liability and damages, data analysis and reporting, and real-time negotiation guidance--which can be subscribed to individually or together. 

"CaseXpert(TM)'s balanced approach to organizing and presenting information in a single, integrated application significantly improves claims handlers' ability to use information from an accident to create an accurate value for a claim," Kaiser says. "This also improves their ability to amicably resolve cases faster, even in difficult cases where responsibility for an accident is shared by multiple parties."

CaseXpert(TM) is also fully customizable, which means that companies can create a tailored, proprietary approach to claim handling. "Casentric's solution helps insurance companies, as well as organizations that self-insure, pay the correct settlement amount by providing claims handlers with the resources and information they need to negotiate settlements that are fair and reasonable," says Jerry Frantz, JumpStart's Managing Venture Partner. "In addition, CaseXpert(TM) helps minimize the length of time cases remain outstanding, allowing companies to more efficiently manage their workload."

Casentric will use JumpStart's investment to further expand CaseXpert(TM) product components and build a team to help drive customer growth. 

CASENTRIC, LLC.  Shaker Heights, Ohio-based Casentric offers CaseXpert(TM), a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application that builds claims handler expertise and optimizes settlement timing and costs. CaseXpert(TM) leverages essential information currently not captured by other applications to construct a case's value and helps claims handlers achieve improved claims outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.casentric.com.

JUMPSTART INC. JumpStart accelerates the successes of diverse entrepreneurs, their companies and the ecosystems supporting them. Since 2004, the nonprofit development organization has given intensive business assistance to more than 365 entrepreneurial clients and been an investor in 69 early stage Northeast Ohio companies. For more information on JumpStart, visit http://www.jumpstartinc.org and follow @JumpStartInc on Twitter.

SOURCE  JumpStart Inc.

JumpStart Inc.

CONTACT: Samantha Fryberger, JumpStart, +1-216-363-5448, sam.fryberger@jumpstartinc.org, Twitter: @jumpstartinc

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

VoIP Innovator Flowroute Relocates To Seattle

Aiming to Take Advantage of Growth Opportunities in Pacific Northwest's Tech Hub,Company Seeks Applicants for Positions in VoIP Telecommunications

SEATTLE, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowroute, which powers the future of telecommunications with innovative technology for businesses, services providers and applications developers, has relocated from the Los Angeles area to Seattle's vibrant downtown to build on its growth and take advantage of opportunities to flourish in the Pacific Northwest's high-tech hub.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130206/SF55141LOGO)

Growing at a rate that has seen revenues more than double nearly every year since it was founded in 2007, Flowroute currently routes more than 2 billion minutes of traffic a year.

The company differentiates itself by exploiting the full potential of Internet telephony to deliver simplified, efficient business communications for the modern world. Flowroute's in-house developed and managed solutions platform assures that customers obtain high-quality services and avoid barriers inherent in traditional circuit-switched services.

Flowroute is privately held and has thousands of business customers across the globe, including Fortune 500 corporations. Dedicated to building the highest-quality routing and voice calling network available, Flowroute has interconnection agreements with premium carriers around the world. Its customer experience has contributed to the company earning a reputation among industry experts as a provider of one of the best carrier-grade VoIP networks.

The company's services include SIP trunking for origination and termination that enables voice, voice for video, and other streaming-media applications over the Internet; local and toll-free numbers; E911; SMS; caller-ID; and additional enhanced services. Flowroute delivers superior network performance, services that are highly reliable yet low in complexity, on-time service delivery and support that goes above and beyond for customers, and attractive and flexible pricing.

Concurrent with the move from offices in Irvine, Calif., to more spacious facilities at 1221 2nd Ave. in Seattle's financial district, Flowroute has appointed a veteran executive as its chief legal counsel and filled four other key positions. The company is looking to fill additional positions for developers, sales and support staff, and creative roles in the marketing department.

"Besides the obviously favorable business conditions created by local government, we were attracted to Seattle's tech-heavy ecosystem," said Flowroute CEO Bayan Towfiq. "It's the kind of environment that breeds the experience we're looking for as we grow our development and support teams.

"Beyond business reasons, we all really like Seattle," he added. "The lifestyle is easy. It's beautiful here. Hiking, biking and boarding, we're into it all. Having that balance is very important to us as an organization and as individuals."

Ron Rice has been appointed Flowroute's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Rice, 48, brings extensive experience in the tech sector as a CEO, operations chief and legal officer for startup companies, and as a staff attorney at Microsoft.

Additional hires include advertising and technical writer Jeff MacKay; media coordinator Will Carter; customer support engineer Nicholas Bernard; and software engineer Joe Hillenbrand.

About Flowroute
Flowroute is powering the future of telephone communications. The company develops innovations that provide simplified, agile and direct access to the global telephone network. Serving enterprises and application developers, Flowroute empowers businesses with on-demand capacity, automation tools, and real-time self-serve telephony management. It provides a homegrown platform for building modern communications applications that are light, scalable, automated and based on open standards. Visit Flowroute at http://www.flowroute.com, or connect on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Contact:
Laura Abbott, for Flowroute
laura.abbott@comunicano.com
+1 203-869-8217

SOURCE  Flowroute

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Flowroute

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

Travelzoo Launches New iPhone App

Faster, sleeker, more visual access to unbeatable travel and leisure deals

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today launched its second-generation iPhone app, giving on-the-go travelers even easier access to its outstanding deals. The new simplified app, which features "Today's Best Deals" and Top 20(®) on the home screen, gives users the ability to quickly save money on high-quality deals in popular destinations.

"The Travelzoo ethos is simple - we save people time and money by sourcing the best deals in the market. With this approach in mind, we redesigned our iPhone app to bring the Top 20 and Today's Best Deals to center stage," said Dave Ambrose, senior director for mobile and social at Travelzoo. "Since visual appeal is key to an app's success, we also introduced significantly larger, inspiring photos. The app's new interface showcases deals within close proximity to the mobile user, enabling consumers to instantly access all nearby deals from spas, restaurants, hotels and shows with just one tap."

Alongside the acclaimed Android app, Travelzoo's first-generation iPhone app was downloaded by 1.5 million users and scored a 4.5/5 in the App Store. With today's launch of version 2.0, Travelzoo is aiming for a perfect 5/5.

All deals featured on the Travelzoo iPhone app have been researched and evaluated by Travelzoo Deal Experts and tested by the Travelzoo Test Booking Center®.

To download the new iPhone App for free, visit http://www.travelzoo.com/iphoneapp or simply update in the App Store.

Travelzoo iPhone App 2.0: Key Features and Enhancements

    --  "Today's Best Deals" features large photos and is updated daily.
    --  "Deals Near Me" auto-populates based on the user's location.
    --  Top 20® is front and center and users are offered push notifications
        alerting them to the best deals on the Internet every Wednesday.
    --  One-tap navigation allows users easy access to travel and leisure deals.
    --  Quick access to Local Deals and Getaways vouchers under My Account.
    --  International editions are easily accessible, giving overseas travelers
        access to Travelzoo's outstanding deals in 11 countries worldwide.
About Travelzoo

Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 26 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts.  When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC.  We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.  Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo.  All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Lisa Moore

Travelzoo, North America

(212) 484-4963
lmoore@travelzoo.com

SOURCE  Travelzoo Inc.

Travelzoo Inc.

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

Wondershare(TM) Announces Major Updates for Popular Dr. Fone(TM), MobileGo(TM) iOS, and PDF Editor Applications

New Versions Expand the Features and Capabilities of Dr. Fone iPhone(R) Data Recovery Application, MobileGo iOS Device & iTunes Companion Utility, and PDF Editor; the Go-to Application for Creating and Editing, and Converting PDF Documents

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare, a world-renowned developer of Windows® and Mac® utility applications and mobile apps for consumers worldwide today released a trio of major updates to some of its most popular Windows utility applications.  The new versions expand the capabilities of the applications, especially for Dr. Fone, which adds long awaited hardware recovery support for newer iPhones; including the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.

Here's the low-down on everything new:

Dr. Fone Version 2

Dr. Fone is often an iPhone user's best chance to get mistakenly deleted content such as text messages, contacts, photos, videos and more. Content can be recovered directly from the hardware (some restrictions apply) or from the iTunes backup file.  Unlike iTunes, which only restores an entire device from the last backup, Dr. Fone can scan the device or the iTunes backup file and find/recover desired content only.

New in Dr. Fone Version 2 (Windows):

    --  Now supports hardware recovery from iPhone 5 & iPhone 4S (7 types of
        content can be recovered from these devices including contacts, text
        messages, call history, calendar, notes, reminders, and Safari
        bookmarks).  Other iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models can recover more
        content types directly.  iTunes backup file recovery can recover up to
        12 types of content including the above and also camera roll pictures,
        photo stream, photo library, voice memos, and message attachments;
    --  Quality and reliability of recovered content has been enhanced;
    --  Dr. Fone V2 supports English, French, German, and Japanese languages
MobileGo iOS Version 3 (Windows)

MobileGo for iOS devices is an ideal companion product for iTunes users as it allows iPhone, iPad, and iPod users the flexibility of being able to copy content from their iDevices back to their computer, overcoming a frustration many users have experienced.  MobileGo also allows music content not purchased on iTunes to be copied to devices.

New in MobileGo iOS Version 3 (Windows):

    --  Now supports transferring music & video from iPod Nano/Shuffle/Classic
        to iTunes or the PC directly;
    --  Supports deleting camera roll pictures from within the application;
    --  More intelligent integration of exported music from devices into iTunes;
    --  Displays more information about connected iPhone, iPad, iPod devices;
    --  Fully Windows 8 compatible
PDF Editor Version 3 (Windows)

PDF Editor is regarded as one of the best alternatives to Adobe Acrobat for creating PDFs from just about any document type, with full editing of PDF documents including the ability to add, delete, move and edit text and images within the PDF, collaborate with annotations and sticky notes, and even convert PDFs back into the native MS Office documents (and other formats) for even more editing options.  PDF Editor can also edit scanned PDFs by using the optional Optical Character Recognition (OCR) plug-in available for PDF Editor.

New in PDF Editor Version 3:

    --  New professional template-based form creation with interactive fields;
    --  Sign PDFs with industry standard 100% secure digital signature;
    --  Create custom stamps including scanned pen & ink signatures to be
        imported and applied to PDFs
Price & Availability

Wondershare Dr. Fone Version 2 (Windows) is currently available for $99.95.  Wondershare MobileGo iOS Version 3 is currently available for $39.95.  Wondershare PDF Editor Version 3 (Windows) is currently available for $69.95.  Optional OCR Plug-in for PDF Editor is available for $9.95.  Existing users of these products are available for a free update to the new versions by simply using the "check for updates" option within the applications.

Learn more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning multi-media, business productivity, PDF, and system utility software products at Wondershare.com.

About Wondershare

Wondershare, an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Wondershare has branch offices in the United States and Japan. Wondershare has been honored as Deloitte Tech Fast 500 Asia Pacific and China 50 for three consecutive years, and Forbes Business Potential of China for two consecutive years. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.

Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company Public Relations, 1.925.699.5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com

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