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TubeMogul Brings Real-Time Buying of Video Ads to Japan for First Time

TubeMogul Japan closes ¥100 million ($1.24 million) in financing led by strategic partner Digital Advertising Consortium.

TOKYO, Japan and EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TubeMogul Japan opens its doors today, made possible by a strategic partnership and ¥100 million in venture funding from Digital Advertising Consortium (DAC), a division of top holding company Hakuhodo. Omnibus, a top ad technology company and strategic partner, also participated in the financing.

TubeMogul Japan combines DAC's position as a leading trading desk and technology consortium for Japan's top advertising agencies with a custom version TubeMogul's real-time media buying platform for video ads built specifically for the country's market, featuring a completely-translated site and access to new inventory. At launch, TubeMogul Japan is also announcing a strategic partnership with Omnibus, a leading ad network and audience targeting company. The companies will work together to grow the domestic video ad market, combining attribution data to help brand marketers optimize on audience targeting and budget.

The resulting offering lets Japan's marketers harness the branding power of video advertising with the control and efficiency of real-time buying for the first time. Since little to no real-time inventory exists in Japan (even in display advertising), this partnership is the first time real-time bidding will be used at scale in the country, taking advantage of pre-existing partnerships with top publishers and technology companies.

The ¥100 million investment round will enable TubeMogul Japan to scale quickly, ramping up hiring and signing deals with the country's top brand advertisers and trading desks. The company already named its CEO, seasoned ad industry veteran Masahiro Kano.

At launch, ad formats available include standards like in-stream video and in-display units that viewers can click to play, as well as a variety of formats perfect for Japan's heavy use of smartphones and tablets, from in-app video interstitials to mobile web formats. As always, marketers select the exact sites and audiences to advertise on, with TubeMogul BrandSafe suite built in to block inappropriate content or accidental views.

"Partnering with best-in class buying platform TubeMogul will help DAC and continue to push the frontiers of real-time buying in Japan," said Hirotake Yajima, President and CEO at DAC. "The result creates a powerhouse for marketers looking to harness the persuasive power of video advertising."

"TubeMogul is a global market leader for a reason, and this alliance will help brand marketers in Japan maximize return on investment in digital video advertising," said TubeMogul Japan's new CEO, Masahiro Kano.

"This investment is a vote of confidence from DAC and Omnibus that real-time video is poised to take over the Japanese market, and we are excited to expand our footprint there with Kano-san's leadership," commented Brett Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of TubeMogul Incorporated.

About DAC
As an Advertising Business Integrator building a new business model to meet the needs of the era of Internet Media, D.A.Consortium Inc. (DAC) is contributing to the development of the 21st Century's Advertising Media. We provide excellent client services based on our three main services: Media, Operations and Technology.

About Omnibus
The marketing solution of the display type Internet advertisement using an advertising platform of World-wide such as the AD Exchange and the Audience Targeting of the world's largest class is being offered from Omnibus co., ltd. The omnibus is not only well versed in dealings of Internet advertisement in Japan but also well versed in the advertisement of the Internet of the world-wide dealings.

About TubeMogul
TubeMogul is the only video marketing company built for branding. By integrating real-time media buying, ad serving, targeting optimization and brand measurement into its PlayTime platform, TubeMogul simplifies the delivery of video ads and maximizes the impact of every dollar spent by brand marketers. Founded in 2006, TubeMogul is based in Emeryville, CA with offices in Tokyo, New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Media Contact: David Burch, 1-510-653-0501, david@tubemogul.com

SOURCE  TubeMogul

TubeMogul

John Varvatos Announces Launch of Redesigned Website JohnVarvatos.com and Introduces "Style & Substance"

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- John Varvatos Enterprises is pleased to announce the re-launch of the company's e-commerce and brand website, JohnVarvatos.com, on February 5, 2013.  The re-designed website has been built to support the brand's long term strategies of increasing its digital footprint, developing e-commerce into the top direct-to-consumer channel and supporting global brand expansion.  John Varvatos first launched its e-commerce business in 2009 - a growing channel year over year.

The new website was designed by leading agency Wednesday (Mr. Porter, Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch) and features a design and layout that truly reflects the philosophy of ease, functionality and masculine luxury that have been the hallmarks of the John Varvatos brand.  Distinct experiences have been created for all collections -- John Varvatos Collection, John Varvatos U.S.A. and Boys, Converse by John Varvatos and Fragrances.  The luxury of John's digital presence runs parallel to the luxury of his stores.

"Our brand is rich with history, style and experiences and the new site allows us to tell our story alongside our products," says John Varvatos.  The site creates a rich integration between content and commerce.  By analyzing site analytics, brand content has been streamlined into key areas encompassing Fashion Shows, Campaigns, and a new content portal titled "The Beat" -- which showcases all things John Varvatos, and includes Instagram and Twitter feeds.

Always looking to lead in the digital space with original content, the site features an editorial component entitled "Style & Substance."  This monthly section profiles men whose creativity and dedication to their work follows in the spirit of John Varvatos' own approach to his craft.  Six men from varied fields were photographed exclusively including:  Mashable entrepreneur Pete Cashmore, The Meatball Shop restauranteur Michael Chernow, comedian Anthony Jeselnik, HBO's Boardwalk Empire actor Vincent Piazza, professional baseball player Nick Swisher, and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio.  Each wears their own John Varvatos outfit and shares visual snapshots from their life paired with personal quotes about their craft and individual style. 

John Varvatos also introduces a new program called "All Access" that provides benefits & perks to registrants, along with a "Personal Shopper" function on the new site.  Users are able to utilize the service to arrange one-on-one phone, face-time, and e-mail consultations and secure in-store appointments. 

SOURCE  John Varvatos

John Varvatos

CONTACT: Austin Smedstad, +1-212-812-8019, AustinSmedstad@JohnVarvatos.com

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

Simplify Office 365 Admin with MessageOps' New 365 Command

Easy-to-Use Web-based Management Portal Replaces PowerShell Command Line to Offer Intuitive, Feature-Rich Administration

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing unprecedented simplicity to Office 365 administration, MessageOps, the Microsoft Cloud experts, today launched 365 Command, the first easy-to-use, web-based portal that makes it simple and efficient for anyone to perform common Office 365 administrative tasks without complicated scripting.

A hosted service, 365 Command replaces the command line interface of Windows® PowerShell with a rich, HTML5 graphical user interface that is easy to navigate and makes quick, point-and-click work of changing mailbox settings, monitoring usage and reporting. 365 Command scales elegantly to support a virtually unlimited number of seats for easy administration of any size Office 365 environment.

"Office 365 administration typically requires specialized skills and the use of time-consuming and complicated scripting," said Chris Pyle with MessageOps. "365 Command offers point-and-click ease that makes Office 365 administration as simple as navigating any common website to perform routine tasks quickly and eliminate programming errors. Help desk staff can say goodbye to PowerShell scripts and now generating graphic-rich reports takes just a few clicks."

Available on a per-seat subscription basis, 365 Command automatically populates the admin dashboard interface with Office 365 account data upon setup in minutes, with nothing to install, no special equipment and no user effort required. Once data integration is complete, 365 Command enables complete management of the Office 365 environment, including:

    --  Graphical overview of user data, device access, total mailbox count and
        size;
    --  Maps that show the specific datacenter location of mailboxes in the
        cloud, the number at each location, their total size, last log in and
        size over time;
    --  Mailbox editing to easily set forwarding addresses, create shared
        mailboxes, change access permissions, create and set passwords, require
        password changes and set passwords to never expire; and
    --  Report generation that illustrates hard-to-access data, such as devices
        by mailbox, in both graphic views and for download as Microsoft Excel or
        CSV data.
More than 620 clients from around the world have already streamlined administration of more than 367,000 individual mailboxes during the 365 Command Beta.

"365 Command makes Office 365 usable. It makes it better than usable, it makes it enjoyable. I would not provide Office 365 if this tool didn't exist," said Phil George, principal at NURV, a cloud computing solutions provider serving Western Australia.

"365 Command adds a whole new layer of management to our Office 365 environment. We don't have to memorize a bunch of PowerShell commands or write scripts. We can modify user settings quickly and easily, which makes me and our IT staff more productive. This is what Office 365 user management should be," said Chris Westgor, technical services manager with the Village of Schaumburg, Ill., a Chicago suburb.

To get started now with faster, easier and more efficient Office 365 administration with 365 Command, visit http://365command.com/. Or check out our webinar on February 26 http://365command.com/events/.

About 365 Command

Powered by MessageOps, the Microsoft Cloud experts and a Microsoft Partner of Record, 365 Command offers a feature-rich, HTML5, web-based portal to easily administer Office 365. Scalable to support a virtually unlimited number of mailboxes, 365 Command provides anywhere, anytime access to perform the most common admin tasks with a simple point-and-click interface that's easy enough for even a novice to use. MessageOps is a privately held company headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla. For more information, visit http://365command.com or http://www.messageops.com.

SOURCE  MessageOps

MessageOps

CONTACT: Kellie Connors, SS|PR, +1-609-750-1027, kconnors@sspr.com

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

Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet Illuminate Value of Facebook Marketing for Zappos, Driving Significant Return on Investment

Zappos' social media posts achieved 1.75 percent average conversion rate; 42 percent of posts generated sales revenue; amplification with paid ads delivered 5X revenue lift

SAN FRANCISCO, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Kenshoo Social [http://www.kenshoo.com/social ] (http://www.KenshooSocial.com), a
global social marketing platform, today announced results of an integrated Facebook
marketing campaign with leading online retailer, Zappos, and cloud-based social marketing
platform, Shoutlet. During a two-month test on a single brand page, Zappos' Facebook posts
generated approximately 85,000 visits to its website. The high-quality traffic produced an
average order value (AOV) on par with its paid search and social marketing programs and an
impressive return on investment (ROI). The campaign achieved an average conversion rate
(CVR) of 1.75 percent, with some of the most successful page posts exceeding 10 percent
CVR.

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    Through the Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet holistic solution for paid and owned media
attribution, Zappos was able to measure Facebook page posts by sales revenue for the first
time and truly identify the value of Facebook as a marketing channel. Leveraging new
social media metrics, including revenue per post (RPP) and revenue per click (RPC), Zappos
identified the brand's highest converting Facebook page posts, and the team's social
content managers tailored subsequent posts toward revenue goals. Additionally, Zappos'
paid social media buyers were able to selectively amplify posts with paid ads based on
conversion and revenue data, rather than rely on engagement metrics such as likes and
shares, which do not necessarily correlate to sales.

    "The conversion attribution solution from Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet allowed the
Zappos team to create and amplify synergies between our paid and owned social media
strategies," said Graham Kahr, social scientist at Zappos. "Through integrated reporting,
we gained a holistic view of our customer throughout the path to purchase, which has
enabled us to better understand the impact of our investments."

    During the campaign, 42 percent of Zappos' posts resulted in sales and revenue as
measured by Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet. Furthermore, amplifying high-performing posts as
Facebook desktop and mobile news feed page post ads generated a five times revenue lift
and significant ROI. Unlike other offerings in the market, the integrated solution from
Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet empowered Zappos to more effectively allocate its owned and
paid social media marketing resources based on bottom-line revenue generation. For one
particular Facebook post, Kenshoo Social and Shoutlet recorded a 3.5 percent unique
click-through rate (CTR), 3.4 percent CVR, $4.90 RPC, and 34x ROI.

    "Utilizing attribution solutions that better reflect a company's bottom-line goals and
seamlessly align social content and paid media teams around a common objective can be a
true game-changer," said Sivan Metzger, general manager of Kenshoo Social. "Zappos has
proven that our innovative approach to social media measurement and optimization delivers
powerful results from Facebook marketing."

    Please visit KenshooSocial.com/Zappos [http://www.kenshoosocial.com/Zappos ] for the
case study detailing the complete findings.

    About Kenshoo Social

    The mission of Kenshoo Social is to activate and illuminate the value of social media
with breakthrough technology that drives results. Through Kenshoo Social, marketers can
develop integrated social media campaigns to achieve brand building and performance
marketing goals. Kenshoo Social is built on the Kenshoo Universal Platform, a scalable
infrastructure that bridges the gap between owned, paid, and earned media for
cross-channel measurement and optimization. As a Facebook Strategic Preferred Marketing
Developer with access to the Facebook Exchange, Kenshoo Social delivers over 1 billion
targeted ads each day. Please visit KenshooSocial.com [http://www.kenshoosocial.com ] or
Facebook.com/KenshooSocial [http://facebook.com/kenshoosocial ] for more information.

    About Kenshoo

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

    Kenshoo Social and Kenshoo are trademarks of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand
names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Facebook(R) is a registered trademark
of Facebook, Inc.

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

RouteOne Introduces FinanceConnect, A New Product To Help Dealers Convert Online Shoppers Into F&I Customers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, RouteOne LLC introduced FinanceConnect, a new product designed to help dealers quickly convert online vehicle shoppers into F&I customers.

FinanceConnect offers dealers a customizable credit application microsite that allows them to meet and engage their customers where they are - online.   It also allows dealers to quickly and efficiently manage and track customer leads and broaden the reach of their credit application pipeline.  Dealers will have the ability to include credit incentives, vehicle specials, and other promotional materials within their custom microsite.  Designed to provide dealers with a robust and fully integrated online consumer shopping experience, the application also offers videos and tips to help the consumer understand the requirements needed to apply for financing.  Additionally, data will be validated in real-time, allowing customers to correct errors immediately.

Dealers utilizing a CRM product or third-party website provider may continue to use these tools with FinanceConnect, as RouteOne is integrated to several CRM providers in the industry.  The application is also compatible with tablets, allowing dealers to facilitate the customer's completion of the application from anywhere at their dealership.

"With more and more customers shopping for vehicles on the Internet, it's critical that dealers are prepared to offer their customers an avenue to shop online and apply for vehicle financing," said Mike Jurecki, RouteOne CEO. "RouteOne's FinanceConnect tool allows the dealer to compete for business and stand out in the increasingly crowded online marketplace.  The application is customizable, allowing the dealer to promote their value proposition and increase the value and quality of leads and credit applications they receive."

Dealers who sign up for FinanceConnect onsite at NADA will receive the first 60 days free. Dealers may visit RouteOne in booth #1629 at NADA to learn more, or they may contact RouteOne at 866.933.0663 or customersupport@routeone.com for additional information. 

ABOUT ROUTEONE

RouteOne was formed in 2002 by Ally Financial, Ford Motor Credit Company, TD Auto Finance, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing services to North American franchised and independent automotive dealers, RouteOne's web-based system allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne's free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne's open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety of best in class providers, including DSPs, CRM systems, F&I modules, and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. More information is available at http://www.routeone.com.

SOURCE  RouteOne LLC

RouteOne LLC

CONTACT: Suzi Straffon, RouteOne LLC, +1-248-862-7074

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

SHFL entertainment Acquires Content Studio ProTec Games in China

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SHFL entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) ("SHFL" or the "Company") has acquired ProTec Games, Inc. ("ProTec"), a computer-based content provider for casino slot games, table games, and online video games. Located in Qingdao, China, ProTec will continue to develop graphical assets and perform software development and testing for SHFL's slot machines and other electronic products.

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"We have been working with the ProTec team for quite some time and have been very happy with their work," said Gavin Isaacs, Chief Executive Officer of SHFL. "To support and enhance the global growth of our slots, e-Tables and iGaming businesses, we decided to fully integrate the ProTec team into our business. We are confident that this acquisition will enable us to scale efficiently to support our growing product footprint."

The Company engaged ProTec for the creation of various graphical assets over the past year. Having a studio based in China will also allow SHFL to deliver game content that will be better tailored to the Asian region, a fast-evolving and promising gaming market.

About SHFL entertainment
SHFL entertainment is a leading global gaming supplier committed to making gaming more fun for players and more profitable for operators through product innovation, and superior quality and service. The Company operates in legalized gaming markets across the globe and provides state-of-the-art, value-add products in five distinct categories: Utility products, which include automatic card shufflers and roulette chip sorters; Proprietary Table Games, which includes live games, side bets and progressives; Electronic table Systems, which include various e-table game platforms; Electronic gaming machines, which include video slot machines; and newly introduced iGaming, which features online versions of SHFL entertainment's table games, social gaming, and mobile applications. The Company is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Information about the Company and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.shfl.com, or on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements included in this release other than statements that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation: our belief that this acquisition will produce the efficiencies and synergies and support we anticipate; our expectation that we will integrate Protect into our business without any disruption to its delivery of services; our expectation that Protect will continue to perform as it has in the past and will meet our profitability, performance and innovation expectations; and our strategy and ability for innovation and exploitation of Protec's services across all of our product lines. Our beliefs, expectations, forecasts, objectives, anticipations, intentions and strategies regarding the future, including, without limitation, those concerning expected operating results, revenues and earnings are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: unanticipated challenges to our ability to exploit Protec's services; our unanticipated inability to accomplish the integration of Protec or our inability to accurately gauge the timing of such integration; and unexpected changes in the market and economic conditions and the impact on our strategy for exploiting Protec's services.

SOURCE  SHFL entertainment

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SHFL entertainment

CONTACT: Julia Boguslawski, Investor Relations/Corporate Communications, 1-702-897-7150, jboguslawski@shfl.com; Gavin Isaacs, CEO or Linster W. Fox, CFO, +1-702-897-7150

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

Pinlo Personal Technology Accessories Gaining Global Recognition

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinlo was created in the UK in 2010 with the purpose of designing innovative and fashionable Apple accessories. As one of the winners of 2012-2013 Global iBrands top 20, awarded by IDG, Pinlo's product line includes all kinds of accessories, from mobile power banks to unique Austrian crystal earphone jack hangers.

Pinlo's design has become very popular, therefore many designers have tried to copy it. In two words, the Pinlo brand can be described as "innovative" and "unique".

Pinlo, which began with only two employees, experienced rapid development, and today it employs over 30 people from all over the world. Pinlo also has several branches in the UK, Hong Kong and China. The company welcomes interns from around the world to gain work experience at their studio.

In 2013, Pinlo participated in the largest international exhibition in the United States - the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - for the third time, sharing their culture with other famous international organization during the show. 

Pinlo's culture and products have spread to the international market through the CES exhibition and successfully gained significant market shares in Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Southeast Asia and other places.

Pinlo's most famous product, the Slice 3, was developed in 2010. At only 0.35 mm thin and weighing an amazing 3.5 grams, it is the world's thinnest iPhone case.

After several unsuccessful attempts to make the Slice 3, Pinlo finally managed to create this wonderful piece of technology using a revolutionary Japanese precision machine with plastic injection.

The original iPhone's home button protection sticker, which was given out as a small gift at the 2011 CES in Las Vegas, was later copied by many companies who added it to their product lines.

Pinlo believes that many users will love and embrace the company's "different" and "unique" philosophy.

A product picture: http://www.pinlo.com/pic/1/syd/product_e/pro318b.jpg
For more information, please visit the official website of Pinlo: http://www.pinlo.com

SOURCE  IDG World Expo China

IDG World Expo China

CONTACT: Florence Liu, +86 010-6526-2650 ext.115, florence_liu@idg.com.cn

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

CompTIA Launches New Mobility Community

Group will address mobile technology challenges, opportunities for IT channel

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --CompTIA, the non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry, today launched a new forum to address challenges and opportunities associated with mobile technology.

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The CompTIA Mobility Community brings together thought leaders from vendors, solution providers and others active in the fast-growing market for mobile technology and mobile apps.

Implementing new mobile technology solutions tops the priority list for many organizations. The rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets; an increase in the number of people who work from home or other non-traditional office locations; and customer expectations for mobile interactions that are easy, fast and safe are all factors in the drive to greater mobility.

"Many businesses have embraced mobile devices as a way to make their employees more productive and to become more accessible to their customers," said Dave Sobel, director of partner community for Level Platforms and chair of the CompTIA Mobility Community.

"But devices are only a small part of a necessary mobile strategy that makes sense from both a financial and technology standpoint," Sobel added.  "The IT channel's leadership can and will help them address these issues."

The community's first major initiative is to create a mobility roadmap, including an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for IT channel companies either currently engaged in or contemplating entering the mobile market.

"Our group is committed to developing a comprehensive selection of best business practices, education and training regimens and other resources on how to best accommodate mobile technology within the enterprise," said Heather Murray, director, sales and marketing, TDMobility, Tech Data Corporation, and community vice chair.

Other members of the community's executive council include:

    --  Ruchhir Agarwal, chief executive officer, Elan Emerging Technologies
    --  Jacob Braun, president and chief operating officer, Waka Digital
    --  Frank Gurnee, vice president, community, ExchangeDefender
    --  Richard Hutton, director, channel marketing, Samsung
    --  Susan Krautbauer, director, Jabil
    --  Shiv Kumar, executive vice president, ZSL Inc.
    --  Vince Plaza, vice president, information technology, TeamLogic IT
    --  Michael Romero, vice president and general manager, mobile business,
        Ingram Micro
CompTIA also supports member communities in cloud computing, IT security, IT services and support, managed services, managed print services, small business, the UK channel, unified communications and women in IT. Visit CompTIA Communities to learn more.

About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org, http://www.facebook.com/CompTIA and http://twitter.com/comptia.

SOURCE  CompTIA

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CONTACT: Steven Ostrowski, Director, Corporate Communications, CompTIA, +1-630-678-8468, smostrowski@comptia.org

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

BLP Commerce Partners with kathy ireland Worldwide® To Launch Eco-Elegant Floral Collection for OrganicBouquet.com

Largest Online Provider of Eco-Friendly Floral Gifts Expands Offerings with Kathy Ireland Designs in Time for Valentine's Day

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BLP Commerce, Inc., the parent company of eco-lifestyle brand Organic Bouquet (http://www.OrganicBouquet.com), is proud to announce today a long-term partnership agreement with lifestyle designer Kathy Ireland and her company, kathy ireland Worldwide® (kiWW®). Together, the companies will design and market a line of eco-elegant floral gift products that ensure workers are paid fair livable wages under certified sustainable standards.

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Organic Bouquet, located in Central Florida, is a mission-based company focusing on environmental, social and economic sustainability. Organic Bouquet's flowers are grown in a manner that is not only environmentally friendly, but also provides outstanding resources for farm workers and artisans by providing zero-interest loans, childcare, healthcare, education, environmental protection, and more. Certified Sustainable Farms employ over 60% women from surrounding villages and pay fair, livable wages that far exceed government minimum mandates.

"Sustainably grown floral products provide valuable jobs and environmental protections in areas that often suffer from low wage and high use of toxic synthetic chemicals," said Robert McLaughlin, CEO of BLP Commerce. "We're so excited for this new partnership, and look forward to working with Kathy Ireland and her talented team on projects from sustainable farming to socially empowering business practices."

The kathy ireland Designs Collection will debut on http://www.organicbouquet.com/Kathy in time for Valentine's Day, and a full retail collection will hit retailers nationwide by Mothers Day 2013.

"It is a great joy to join BLP Commerce, as we bring sustainably grown, florals and garden products, to American families.  Our partnership will develop with incredible support from, Nicholas Walker, of kathy ireland Designs, Jardin.  Nicholas is a true leader in sustainability and a genius, in the glory of all things garden.

Everyone at kathy ireland Worldwide sends, Happy Valentine's Day wishes to Robert, the extraordinary team at BLP Commerce and to the customers we will serve together," said Kathy Ireland.

Kathy Ireland's mission of "....finding solutions for people in love," combined with BLP Commerce's online marketplace for consumers looking for eco-elegant floral products, made this partnership a natural fit for both brands.

ABOUT BLP COMMERCE, INC

BLP Commerce, Inc. is a family of environmental and socially responsible brands. OrganicBouquet.com is the flagship brand, the largest online retail florist offering organic and eco-friendly gifts for all occasions.  OrganicBouquet.com was recently added to Internet Retailer's prestigious Second Top 500 list; TotalFloral is the wholesale division for the company and holds farm direct supply of certified sustainable floral products; Xtranet Solutions is a green IT company based in Central Florida focused on managed services for its clients and is an authorized reseller for HP, Cisco, Microsoft and over 25 cloud service providers.

ABOUT KATHY IRELAND WORLDWIDE

kathy ireland Worldwide® (kiWW®) is the design and marketing firm founded in 1993 by CEO and Chief Designer, Kathy Ireland. The mission statement of kiWW® is "...finding solutions for families, especially busy moms." (TM) kiWW® turns to design experts in many areas.

Forbes.com names Kathy Ireland one of the 20 Best-Branded Women on Twitter. In 2012 Forbes featured Kathy on the cover with reports of kiWW annual sales at over $1.9 billion. 2010 License Global Magazine named kathy ireland Worldwide #28 most powerful licensed brand globally. 2012 Women's Wear Daily celebrated kathy ireland Worldwide with cover story and feature naming kiWW "a licensing juggernaut." Kathy was the selected speaker for 2012 Forbes CEO Global Conference in Dubai.

kiWW® maintains offices and design studios in Los Angeles, Rancho Mirage, and Santa Barbara, CA, Hawaii, North Carolina  and Israel. Additional information is available at http://www.kathyireland.com

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CONTACT: Marijana Gucunski, 5W Public Relations, 212.999.5585, mgucunski@5wpr.com; Contact for kathy ireland Worldwide ®, Danielle Marie Owens, Guttman Associates, 310.246.4600, Danielle@guttmanpr.com

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

Former Founder, President of The Human Capital Initiative Launches First Phase of The Uncommon Leadership® Institute

New venture to cultivate worldwide UnCommon Leaders through content-driven web experience

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Chaffin, formerly the Founder and President of The Human Capital Initiative (HCI), is launching the first phase of his newest venture, The UnCommon Leadership Institute.  HCI was sold to Steve Hayes and The Human Capital Group in the summer of 2012. This new move represents the initial foundation of a project that will ultimately become a global, value-added, content-driven web experience for anyone wanting to expand and grow their leadership capabilities. Ed plans to create a network of global leaders contributing high value content aimed at up and coming leaders as well as the seasoned executive.  The web experience will also highlight from around the world those leaders who are truly making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others they lead - the guiding principles of being an UnCommon Leader.

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"I am excited to be able to make this announcement as this is the realization of a 20 year vision God graciously planted inside. To see it begin to take shape is very gratifying and I'm looking forward to being able to provide a rich, robust experience to assist people in becoming the best leader they can be," says Ed Chaffin.

The first phase is the launch of The UnCommon Leadership blog. http://www.uncommonleadershipblog.com is available now and readers can find high value content on leadership with a weekly feature called Weekly Intention. The Weekly Intention is designed to give leaders an opportunity to develop an "intentional" focus on their leadership development. After one year of publishing Weekly Intentions, a book will be published with all 52 of the blogs available in a consolidated form. In addition, guest bloggers from around the world will contribute on a regular basis bringing different perspectives on leadership that will meet any and all levels of development.

Featured on the blog are consulting and executive coaching services that Ed has been providing leaders and their organizations for the past four years since his retirement as an executive of a publicly traded HR services company. He is certified as an executive coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). In addition, he is certified in three powerful assessments - The Birkman Method®, SEIP(TM) and Strengthsfinder 2.0.

Another significant inspiration for this venture has been the executive coaching work Ed has done the past three years through his friendship and affiliation with Dr. George Kohlrieser, the professor of leadership at the International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Kohlrieser leads one of the most successful executive development programs at IMD called High Performance Leadership (HPL). The program is delivered in Lausanne, Hong Kong, and Sao Paolo. In 2013, IMD is bringing the program to the United States for the first time in April.  HPL is based on Dr. Kohlrieser's highly successful book Hostage At The Table; How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance.

"When you see how leaders can be transformed with a focused, intentional program that takes a person deep into their potential, you realize that everyone can develop the skills and talents needed to succeed as an UnCommon Leader in this fast paced world," Ed commented.

About Ed Chaffin, PCC - he is a writer, speaker, former executive and now an entrepreneur dedicating his life to creating the next generation of "uncommon leaders." Ed's personal mission can be summed up this way: "Changing the world one person at a time."  Besides his consulting and coaching work, he is on the Board of a Silicon Valley start-up, EmpInfo, and the Board of a local non-profit, The Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center (BRCAC). BRCAC is dedicated to serving children who have been the victims of physical and sexual abuse.

Contact:
Ed Chaffin
ed@edchaffin.com
404.790.9583

http://www.uncommonleadershipblog.com

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Kris Gethin Launches Bold New Product Line Nutrition by Design With Sponsored Athletes Flex Lewis and Dana Linn Bailey

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kris Gethin, a celebrated expert in the field of rapid body transformation, is making a foray into the world of performance nutrition. Nutrition by Design's Fit Meals are complete and natural meals in easily transportable container cups, not merely meal replacements or snacks. They include only the essential ingredients required for fat loss, a healthy metabolism and lean muscle gain. Sponsored athletes Flex Lewis and Dana Linn Bailey will help boost recognition of this new product line. Nutrition by Design products are now available at leading sellers such as Bodybuilding.com and NutritionbyDesign.com and Bodybuilding.co.uk. More information on Nutrition by Design's philosophy and ingredients is available here:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nutrition-by-design/fit-meals.html.

Fit Meals incorporate all of the essential nutrients necessary for optimal physical performance, transformation and muscle building. Each meal contains a sizable quantity of lean protein sources, slow release carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. The Beef Chili Beans and Rice Fit Meal, for instance, contains 34 grams of protein and only 330 calories. Fit Meals are low in fat, sugar and sodium, with NO preservatives so users will get precisely what they need from each meal. The creators of Fit Meals paid close attention to make each meal taste excellent, a bonus that not all nutritional products can match. Currently, Fit Meals come in two flavors: Chicken Breast Pasta with Green Beans and Beef Chili Beans and Rice.

"Nutrition by Design is the culmination of all my knowledge and experience with high-end nutrition for serious athletes," said Gethin. "I know that everyone wants convenience; if a product has to be refrigerated, cumbersome to take to the gym or while traveling, people are less likely to use it. That's why I made sure that my Fit Meals were the most convenient product of their kind on the market. Whether you're at work, at the gym, traveling, camping, at school or after a big game, these meals go anywhere. Just heat up one of these meals with hot water, and in minutes you have a tasty, protein-packed, low-calorie, high-nutrient, complete meal."

Gethin has a long association with the world of bodybuilding and personal fitness. His success took a huge leap forward with the release of his bestselling book "Body by Design" in 2011. His video series - the 12 Week Hardcore Video Trainer has gained over 50 Million views making it the most popular transformation series in the world today. He has helped millions of clients re-orient their minds and transform their physiques. Gethin believes mental inspiration, motivation and food preparation are essential components of this process.

Flex Lewis and Dana Linn Bailey are both pleased to be associated with Nutrition by Design. Lewis is the 212 Mr. Olympia and has won many events across the globe. Bailey is likewise an IFBB Professional bodybuilder who has over 17,400,000 views in her Youtube channel and over 100,000 followers on Facebook.

About Kris Gethin

Kris Gethin is a qualified sports therapist, professional natural bodybuilder who finished 2(nd) in the World Natural Bodybuilding Championships, author of the bestseller "Body by Design," Spokesmodel Bodybuilding.com Digital Publishing Group, founder of DTP, partner of Physique Elite, trainer to Bollywood and Tollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Mahesh Babu, and one of the world's most renowned transformation specialists. His video series, The Hardcore Video Trainer, is the most-watched training video series ever.

Today, Gethin is CEO of Nutrition by Design and partner in Physique Elite, a program in which he delivers education to personal trainers around the world.

Contact:

Kris Gethin
208-918-2026

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Nutrition by Design

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Take Your iPhone 5 on the Road, Run, Trail, Job, Slope or in the Pool with New LifeProof Accessories

- Exciting new accessories and colors give iPhone 5 users more freedom -

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of new accessories for the LifeProof fr? case for iPhone 5, giving users unprecedented freedom to take their phone everywhere without worry.

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Now iPhone 5 users can swim laps in the pool, bike through rugged terrain and use fitness apps on the run. Workers can stay connected at a construction site, a hospital or in school, with dust, shock, weather and sticky fingers to contend with, while having full access to all device functions.

LifeProof fr? Case for iPhone 5 - New Colors
The LifeProof fr? case for iPhone 5 is water proof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof, yet has a sleek design that provides full access to all the functions of the phone. LifeProof is introducing exciting new colors for its popular LifeProof fr? for iPhone 5, including Cyan, Magenta and Flat Dark Earth.

New Accessories for LifeProof fr? Case for iPhone 5

With new accessories for the LifeProof fr? case for iPhone 5, including the Belt Clip, Bike & Bar Mount, Armband/Swimband, floating LifeJacket and Car Mount, users can ride, drive, swim and paddle with their iPhone 5.

Bike & Bar Mount
Whether you pedal the pavement, burn up the backcountry or back flip off the tabletops, keep your iPhone mounted and secure in the LifeProof Bike and Bar Mount. GPS, performance apps, music and communications always ride along, and you can record the action on your iPhone-turned bike cam. It works great on strollers too. MSRP $39.99

Armband / Swimband
Strap on your iPhone and hit the road, pool, gym, surf, slopes, courts, track or trail. The LifeProof Armband keeps your iPhone within arm's reach - literally - giving you full access to GPS, camera, performance trackers, training apps, music and communications. MSRP $49.99

Belt Clip
Stay quick on the draw with your iPhone. The LifeProof Belt Clip fastens your iPhone to your belt and positions it right where you want it. It clips to regular and utility belts, making it perfect for military, law enforcement, emergency services, construction, and even cowboys. MSRP $29.99

LifeProof LifeJacket
When you're rolling on the river, splish-splash taking a bath, or just sitting on the dock of the bay, the LifeProof LifeJacket keeps your iPhone buoyant and afloat. The LifeJacket surrounds the LifeProof iPhone case, floats in water and provides enhanced shock protection if dropped (up to 20 feet). It features a lanyard and wrist strap and quick-release attachment points to keep hands free. MSRP: $39.99

LifeProof Car Mount
Keep your hands free, your iPhone mounted and your driving record ticket free with the LifeProof Car Mount. Navigating with GPS, listening to iTunes, hands-free calling and recording the road on your iPhone-turned dash cam makes it your perfect travel companion. Even if your journey takes you pounding through potholes or rattling over railroad tracks, the locking cradle keeps your iPhone locked in place. And, the industrial-strength suction cup won't come off until you turn the release lever. MSRP $39.99

LifeProof cases and accessories are available for sale at http://www.lifeproof.com and at all Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile retail stores.

LifeProof Resources
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything - without worry. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

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LifeProof

CONTACT: Valerie Chereskin, Chereskin Communications, +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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

Borqs Focuses on User Experience to Promote the Development of the Personal Cloud

Borqs is committed to providing safe and efficient personal cloud services

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Borqs, a leading global integrated end-to-end communications software solutions provider, is committed to providing users with a fast, reliable, secure personal cloud experience.

In the face of massive user and market potential, many of the world's leading internet, mobile device and IT companies have already invested in personal cloud technology and solutions. Personal cloud solutions such as iCloud and Dropbox have already begun to reshape the way users manage their data; cloud storage is quickly becoming ubiquitous.

With the advancement of the internet age, cloud computing has become one of the hottest topics in the IT field, and personal cloud computing is one of its most exciting aspects. Following a year of fierce competition and rapid expansion combined with technological consolidation for cloud computing in 2012, personal cloud computing is set to come of age in 2013. Personal cloud ranked third in Gartner's recent report on the "10 Critical Tech Trends for the Next Five Years". As the report pointed out: "In the future, the cloud will become the center of our digital lifestyles, whether for apps, content or hobbies. Thanks to more efficient syncing, services are becoming more important than devices themselves." According to IDC''s "Top 10 Predictions for the Chinese ICT Market in 2013", the year ahead will usher in a new period of peak growth for personal cloud services in China, in line with other trends such as big data, mobile and social media.

In the face of massive user and market potential, many of the world's leading internet, mobile device and IT companies have already invested in personal cloud technology and solutions. Personal cloud solutions such as iCloud and Dropbox have already begun to reshape the way users manage their data; cloud storage is quickly becoming ubiquitous. With the dawning of this new paradigm, leading global integrated end-to-end communications software solutions provider Borqs is committed to providing users with a fast, reliable, secure personal cloud experience.

Borqs' advanced personal cloud solutions give users easy access to their cloud-based files and documents. The solution integrates sync, share, push, and edit functionalities, while its pre-stored applications and services reduce user traffic. Faced with huge amounts of enterprise-class data, management personnel can use Borqs' cloud technology to establish an efficient, and stable platform that protects against both man-made and natural disasters. This not only ensures data protection; it also, and it greatly reduces the costs of management and operation. On this basis, enterprises are able to establish a personal cloud for each individual employee through which they can share enterprise information and business data. If an employee's data is lost or damaged, management personnel can quickly initiate remote recovery. The platform also allows for seamless file and data sharing between different types of mobile devices (PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc.), and even between different operating systems (Windows, Android, iOS, etc.). This meets the growing need for personalization among users and improves the sharing and coordination of information between team members.

However, the development of the personal cloud has brought with it a raft of new online threats, and there have already been cases of user data leakage and destruction around the world. As a result, data security is a top priority for the construction of comprehensive personal cloud services. Borqs has developed a multi-level security system in response to this issue. Borqs provides SIM-card-level encryption for individual device users. If the SIM and device are separated, the user will receive a warning message on their other linked device. They are also able to format the original device's data according to preset operating instructions. Coupled with industry-standard encryption for software applications and data transmission, user information is gets dual protectiondoubly protected. In addition, Borqs has established strict file-naming and transmission encryption processes for personal cloud service providers. Only the user is allowed to view, edit or share the data they have uploaded to the cloud; the cloud provider cannot access a user's data without their his/her permission. This provides the ultimate in "device-to-cloud" protection at every stage of data transmission.

Borqs' personal cloud solutions and software can help mobile network carriers to better understand the day-to-day behavior of their end users and adapt their operating strategies to meet individual end-user needs. This enables carriers to optimize their channel resources and seek greater revenue, while also guaranteeing greater user satisfaction and loyalty. For example, Borqs has already helped one Asian mobile network operator to optimize its network and tariff options, benefittingbenefiting 200 million users across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding China). In the future, Borqs will maintain its commitment to its users, providing them with even better personal cloud solutions built on technological innovation and promoting the development of the internet and IT fields.

SOURCE  Borqs International Holding Corp

Borqs International Holding Corp

CONTACT: Yumi Li, +86-10-6530-7200 x222 and Yumi.Li@biteglobal.com

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

savvisdirect Expands with Launch of AppGrid Private Cloud

Scalable, Single-Tenant AppGrid Platform Lets Businesses Design, Build and Launch Quickly in a Dedicated Environment

MONROE, La., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and a leader in global cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises, today launched AppGrid(SM), a private cloud service available through the savvisdirect online channel that helps businesses better manage the application lifecycle from conception to production.

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AppGrid offers instantly scalable private cloud services, available on a month-to-month, utility basis with no long-term commitment or contract. Equipped for high-performance workloads, AppGrid is based on the CA AppLogic(TM) cloud platform from CA Technologies.

The introduction of AppGrid builds on CenturyLink's ongoing strategy to bring simplified cloud services to a broader segment of business customers by combining the strengths of CenturyLink's network infrastructure with Savvis' expertise in cloud.

"With most cloud-based software development efforts, developers must keep track of multiple scripting languages, hardware configurations, and application versions as they hop from one platform to the next throughout the application lifecycle," said Mike Goodenough, global director of cloud field engineering for savvisdirect. "AppGrid changes the game by simplifying the application development and continuous integration processes into a single, private cloud appliance ecosystem that's delivered on dedicated hardware, fully accessible via public IP and secured through VPNs."

The AppGrid graphical application design editor allows businesses to quickly design, build, test and launch production environments leveraging web servers, databases and networking appliances using a dedicated private cloud environment. Private cloud environments currently can be deployed through CenturyLink data centers in North America.

Product features include:

    --  A rapid deployment model that allows customers to go from sign-up to
        live in less than two business days;
    --  A choice between three preconfigured grids to power compute needs;
    --  A graphical dashboard interface to manage and track CPU, RAM, storage
        space, role-based account management and reporting tools;
    --  A scalable infrastructure for instant access to additional capacity and
        preconfigured resources such as firewalls, load balancers, switches and
        databases;
    --  Xen-based open source hypervisor for universal compatibility with Linux
        and with Microsoft server software and bring your own license models;
    --  Service-level agreement and 24/7 customer support;
    --  Access to savvisdirect's FastForward Onboarding(SM); and
    --  Microsoft Server Virtualization Validation Program for Windows 2008 R2
        64-bit operating system operated via the CA AppLogic automation system
        for consistent operation and support.
New York merchant banking firm The Liati Group switched from an in-house server solution to savvisdirect AppGrid as a beta customer after Hurricane Sandy hit the U.S. East Coast in 2012 and the company faced a five-week power outage.

"Access to our business information and applications is critical to our business every single day," said Bobby Mensah, chief technology officer at The Liati Group. "AppGrid saved us because we were able to get back up and operational within just 48 hours. The AppGrid deployment was simple and helped us avoid not only downtime, but the resulting loss of revenues and reputation."

"Because business success increasingly depends on the agile and effective use of IT, customers need IT resourcing strategies that are adaptive, cost-efficient and highly resilient," said Adam Famularo, senior vice president, CA AppLogic business unit at CA Technologies. "The savvisdirect AppGrid service delivers on these new imperatives - and its use of the CA AppLogic cloud platform ensures it will fulfill customer requirements for automation, ease of use and security."

CenturyLink announced the U.S. launch of savvisdirect in December 2012, offering businesses of all sizes a set of frictionless, cost-effective cloud solutions. Plans call for expanding savvisdirect into Europe and Asia during the next year.

For more information on AppGrid, visit http://www.savvisdirect.com/private-cloud.

About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.

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

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CenturyLink, Inc.

CONTACT: Justin Lopinot, +1-314-628-7053, justin.lopinot@savvis.com

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

Kmart® Encourages Financial Empowerment Through Its Share The Word(TM) Black History Month Program

Retailer joins forces with financial influencers in honor of Black History Month

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Black History Month, Kmart will Share the Word(TM) of financial empowerment. The Share the Word(TM) campaign was created to honor the history and legacy of African-Americans by providing valuable information and resources to enhance the lives of Kmart customers.

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Now in its sixth year, Share the Word(TM) has teamed up with ESSENCE Magazine senior editor of personal finance and careers, Tanisha Sykes, to provide financial tips, budgeting and saving templates and a family finance e-guide, available for download at the program's dedicated microsite, kmart.com/sharetheword.

"Financial empowerment is extremely important within the African American community," said Sykes. "This year's Share the Word campaign will provide the tools, information and resources to help pave the road to financial success."

Share the Word(TM) will bring the message of financial empowerment to life through social platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and shopyourway.com. Throughout February, SHOP YOUR WAY Members can visit shopyourway.com/sharetheword to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win tax preparation services provided by Jackson Hewitt(1). To close out the month, Kmart will host an in-store event and Tweetup featuring Sykes on Feb. 23 in Hyattsville, Md. The event will include interactive financial discussions, special discounts for event attendees, prizes and giveaways.

"Kmart embraces diversity and inclusion throughout the year," said Andrew Stein, interim chief marketing officer, Kmart. "We are always looking for ways to reach our audiences with programs that resonate and provide value."

For more information about the Share the Word(TM) program and to download the family finance e-guide, please visit kmart.com/sharetheword.

About Kmart

Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of ShopYourWay, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through ShopYourWay.com.  Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company's website at http://www.kmart.com |Sears Holdings Corporation website at http://www.searsholdings.com.| Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kmart

(1) No Purchase necessary, visit http://www.shopyourway.com/sharetheword for official rules

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Guides By Citysearch Launch To Bring Users Visual Recommendations Around Hot Spots And Hidden Gems In America's Top Cities

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch, a CityGrid Media property and operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced the launch of Guides by Citysearch, highly visual lists built by Citysearch's expert scouts to help users easily find new favorites in major cities or must try places from across the country. From Philadelphia's "Soups So Good They're Almost Worth Getting The Flu Just to Use Them as Medicine" to spots "Where Beer Nerds and Foodies Collide" in Houston, the new guides offer users a photo centric way to browse and explore content based on the criteria most important to them. Guides by Citysearch will be available through the web and Citysearch's new iPhone app, which was released today.

"We know people want a quick, visual snapshot to help them scope out the coolest local businesses -- everything from the most unusual new bars in their own neck of the woods to the best spa treatments in a city where they're traveling," said David Israel, Director of Community, Citysearch. "Our new Guides by Citysearch combine expert recommendations with a visual Pinterest-style layout so users can easily get a feel for destinations, dishes, or décor without sifting through lengthy reviews by who-knows-who."

Expert Citysearch scouts, from mayors in major cities to well-known food writers, bloggers and photographers showcase their favorites local spots together by category, from tattoo parlors to funky and fabulous restrooms. Each Guide features a brief intro, a photo from each location and a description on why the business made the list. In addition, each listing in the Guide features a map with the location and directions, making it easy for users to find all the info they need in one place, without having to click through for more details.

Citysearch has already amassed over 500 Guides since they quietly rolled out the product this fall to an enthusiastic user response, with over ten times the industry average for Facebook engagement. Starting soon, Citysearch users will also be able to create and post their own Guides with photos of the can't-miss picks in their town or across the country.

For more information or to view Guides in your area, visit Guides by Citysearch.

About Citysearch

Citysearch is the leading online local guide that enables consumers to stay connected with access to neighborhood restaurants, bars, shopping, beauty and professional services across every zipcode in the US. When you are on the road, Citysearch offers mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Android and Palm. Citysearch is a property of CityGrid Media, the online media company that connects web and mobile publishers with local advertising organizations by linking them through CityGrid®, its local content and advertising network. CityGrid Media is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit http://www.citysearch.com

Media Contact:
Brandi Willard for Citysearch
Brandi.Willard@citygridmedia.com

SOURCE  Citysearch

Citysearch

Web Site: http://www.citysearch.com/world

Darian Capital Services Addresses JOBS Act and AIFMD Changes to Private Fund Marketing

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Darian Capital Services today announced the launch of two services to address impending United States and European regulations that will change the way hedge and private equity funds are marketed. In the U.S., such "private" funds have been barred from "general solicitations" or any wide-net advertising. Some interpretations of this bar have meant hiding even basic fund information and performance from the public.

Enacted last year, the JOBS Act eliminated this restriction, soon permitting "private" funds to advertise like mutual funds, which have used television and web advertising to increase assets. According to a 2013 Deloitte report, this will likely significantly "reshape the way hedge funds market and attract new assets."

Darian Capital Services is the first to offer web, mobile, and television advertising services specifically to the private fund market. Its production and development teams boast Fortune 500 clients, and can produce TV/online advertisement and develop mobile apps from concept to distribution. To spread access to these marketing tools, it is pioneering the "advertising club deal," whereby a group of funds pool marketing budgets and advertise under a shared brand. In doing so, the group creates a platform, whose membership and revenue they completely control.

On July 2013, the EU's Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) will impose UCITS-type regulations on virtually all private funds marketing in the EU. Until 2015 (and likely beyond), it will also heavily favor EU-based funds and managers by granting them an exclusive "passport" to market to all member nations under a single registration. Even EU-based funds with offshore managers (or vice versa) are excluded from this "passport," and are thus subject to 27 national regulatory regimes. Or, as in the case of Germany, which is replacing its laws with the AIFMD, firms must comply with the AIFMD, but can gain no "passport."

Nathanael Benzaken of Lyxor has suggested that EU investors will favor "onshore and more regulated investments," and that the AIFMD might be "a catalyst for those large investors who have never touched hedge funds before, because of their offshore unregulated nature, to at last build an allocation to hedge funds."

Darian Capital Services will provide its U.S. and Cayman clients access to the "passport," and to former virtual closed-shops like France and Germany, by establishing a registered EU-based manager and fund platform for those clients' EU investors. Participating clients will also thus avoid direct AIFMD compliance responsibilities, the expense of independent operations in Europe, and onerous member country regulations.

Darian Capital Services, LLC (http://www.dariancs.com) is an investment fund legal, compliance, and distribution consultancy. Founded by former in-house professionals at leading funds, Darian Capital Services recognizes that everything it does is to support a real business end, which is why it focuses its legal and compliance services to activities that raise assets under management.

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com

SOURCE  Darian Capital Services

Darian Capital Services

CONTACT: Daryoush Niknejad, Darian Capital, +1-888-400-4066, dn@dariancs.com

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

FLM.TV Launches a New Pay-Per-View VOD Site for Indie Filmmakers, Festivals and Distributors for Online Distribution

FLM.TV now joins the growing list of available options for the VOD market that includes Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and Apple TV

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --FLM.TV (TM) is the industry's newest pay-per-view VOD site to provide a free online video-streaming platform for indie filmmakers, festivals and distributors to showcase their work to a worldwide viewing audience.

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FLM.TV is changing the way indie films are marketed and made available to viewers.  It's our goal to drive a new economy for indie filmmakers by providing social marketing, sales and distribution, while giving viewers control of what they want to see.  National social interaction of films and polling brings true fans and brands to indie filmmakers; the true base line to Social TV. Just as Important is increasing revenue opportunities through 100% revenue to filmmakers and free site use.

"FLM.TV has been a pet project of mine for more than four years," said Diane Bernard, President & Founder of FLM.TV. "I have seen passionate filmmakers put their hearts, souls and financial resources into these productions only to have to pursue costly venues for distribution with little to no marketing support."

For distributors and festivals, FLM.TV offers unique showcasing of your films with your own branded label and become the location site to see your films.  This can be used as an extended virtual premiere using our platform to sell PPV tickets and managing revenue through a direct pay-per-view gateway. Using this virtualized premiere in pay-per-view form adds new customers and sales to your existing venue and extending your fan reach.

Ms. Bernard added, "FLM.TV will provide these filmmakers a platform to market, distribute their films and generate revenue from sales.  They can take control of their distribution and the site is free for them to upload their work."

FLM.TV is available to indie filmmakers, Distributors and Festivals

    --  No charge to upload films
    --  Accepts all quality, non-restricted content
    --  Festival and non-festival winners
    --  Categories include features, web series, animation, TV programming and
        shorts
    --  Revenue-sharing distributor agreements available
Go to http://www.flm.tv to sign-up as filmmaker. Upload film, posters, synopsis, price, paywall info and publish.  It's that easy.

About FLM.TV
FLM.TV is a privately funded company and the industry's newest pay-per-view VOD site. It provides an online video streaming platform for indie filmmakers, festivals and distributors to showcase their work to a worldwide viewing audience. The site was designed to provide free distribution service to filmmakers. Distribution is available for distributors and festivals for marketing and sales of FLM.TV's VOD services.  To learn more please visit our Website at http://www.flm.tv.

FLM.TV is a trademark of FLM.TV. Other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:

Tom Price
tprice@bernardgroup.com

512-414-7744

SOURCE  FLM.TV

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FLM.TV

Web Site: http://flm.tv

Citysearch Launches New App for iOS with Focus on Expert Content

New Citysearch Guides Prominently Featured Alongside Best of Citysearch

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Citysearch, the leading online local guide and an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced the launch of its all-new Citysearch app for iOS. The new Citysearch iOS app gives users faster access to expert advice helping them make quicker and more informed decisions about where to shop, eat, relax and other services. The new app is currently available in the Apple App Store.

New features include:

New Expert Content Features: With new one-tap access, users can read newly launched Guides by Citysearch, highly visual lists built by Citysearch's expert scouts and users (see release for more details), and Citysearch's New and Notable, marquee content about new and noteworthy businesses in top cities across the U.S. In addition, users can easily access restaurants and other businesses awarded Best of Citysearch, the annual crowd-sourced Academy Awards of local businesses.

Redesigned UI: The new user interface features improved search functionality, richer business profiles, one-click city searching and a completely redesigned look. With improved photo uploading capability and easy filtering, the new Citysearch iOS app makes it easier to share your favorite local businesses while giving you the tools to discover the best local businesses while on the go.

"Whether you're in a new neighborhood in yourhome town or traveling, having access to trusted local business information on your mobile device is more critical than ever," said Harpreet Ahluwalia, Senior Director of Product, Citysearch. "With quick tips from in-the-know experts and a more visual and intuitive layout, the new Citysearch Mobile makes it easier than ever to find a business anywhere."

The new app is fully iOS 6.0 compatible. For more information or to download the new app, visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citysearch/id298458698?mt=8.

About Citysearch

Citysearch is the leading online local guide that enables consumers to stay connected with access to neighborhood restaurants, bars, shopping, beauty and professional services across every zipcode in the US. When you are on the road, Citysearch offers mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Android and Palm. Citysearch is a property of CityGrid Media, the online media company that connects web and mobile publishers with local advertising organizations by linking them through CityGrid®, its local content and advertising network. CityGrid Media is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit http://www.citysearch.com

Media Contact: 
Brandi Willard for Citysearch 
Brandi.willard@citygridmedia.com

SOURCE  Citysearch

Citysearch

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

New Advertising Platform From AdMobilize Turns The Advertising Industry On Its Head

Disruptive mobile platform puts advertising directly into consumers' hands

MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AdMobilize, a technology start-up from Miami, FL, is launching a new online and app-based program that revolutionizes out-of-home, outdoor advertising, car advertising, and the mobile advertising industry. AdMobilize (http://www.admobilize.com) is reinventing the way businesses connect with consumers by providing an outlet for fans to get paid to promote their favorite brands while simultaneously allowing businesses to become a direct part of consumers' lives. Replacing expensive and outdated forms of OOH advertising like billboards and bus wraps, AdMobilize uses new technologies that were specifically created and designed to bring outdoor and mobile advertising into the next century.

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This breakthrough platform allows advertisers to target their audience with an unprecedented level of pinpoint accuracy through a multi-layered approach to customer targeting and segmentation. With a nationwide roster of brand loyalists known as AdMobilizers, advertisers are able to leverage a custom-built team of consumers to promote their campaigns. Brands can tailor campaign runs through a multitude of demographic and psychographic options, including location, gender, commutes, annual income and even through furthered tapestry segmentations.

Specifically created for iPads and cars, the patent-pending AdGear technology allows AdMobilizers to showcase brand campaigns while not interrupting their daily lives. People choose to become iPad and/or car AdMobilizers.  Those consumers can then "AdMobilize" running ads while driving to work, enjoying coffee with friends, dining out, walking around a busy downtown and so much more.

"When it comes to advertising, the rules and roles have changed," says Rodolfo Saccoman, founder and CEO of AdMobilize. "We saw an opportunity to reshape the way brands and consumers connect through what we call 'crowd advertising.' We are bringing a new perspective and real-time metrics to this evergreen industry by connecting the physical world to the online grid."

AdMobilize has built a solid team with a proven track record.  The team and board of advisors include Cornell and MIT-educated minds, wiz programmers, and the former Chief Scientist of PayPal, Mok Oh.  AdMobilize has created a truly dynamic and groundbreaking platform. AdMobilize is a uniquely visionary development that is expected to ignite a popular movement within the advertising community.

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

ABOUT ADMOBILIZE: Based in Miami, Florida, AdMobilize is a technology-driven enterprise that is consistently developing new software guaranteed to bring a paradigm shift to the advertising industry. Through its new online and app-based programming, AdMobilize is creating a future where hardware and software merge with the human element of advertising.

Contact:

Dara Hirsh
AdMobilize
855.236.6245
dara.hirsh@AdMobilize.com

SOURCE  AdMobilize, LLC

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BlueKite Acquires RedCycle Networks, a Leading Developer of Bill Payment Technology Solutions in Latin America

Acquisition of RedCycle Networks adds state of the art payment technology platform and accelerates integrations with local service providers and billers in the region

MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueKite (http://www.bluekite.com) today announced the acquisition of RedCycle Networks, a leading developer of bill-payment technology solutions in Latin America. In addition to the proprietary bill-payment technology platform developed by RedCycle Networks, the company has completed integrations with local billers including utilities and telecommunications companies in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and South America.

Headquartered in Miami, BlueKite will leverage RedCycle Networks technology to provide more options to millions of consumers who emigrated and still support friends and families back in their home countries. The company already offers cross-border bill payment for services in countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and is currently developing integrations into other emerging markets in Africa, South America and South East Asia. Some of the bill-payment services available through BlueKite include electricity, gas, water, internet, cable, fixed and mobile phone and financial services. The BlueKite payment platform is expected to be available to consumers via internet, mobile devices, as well as through a clerk-assisted in-store version. 

Camilo Saravia, founder of RedCycle Networks will continue to lead the business and join BlueKite as Vice President of Product and Biller Integrations, and Kyle Passarelli who has served as CTO for RedCycle will join the company as Vice President of Engineering.

"The acquisition of RedCycle Networks strengthens our presence and fits with our mission to provide consumers more options to direct and control the remittances they send back home," said Jose Vargas, co-founder and President of BlueKite. "From a business standpoint, the acquisition brings together a leading proprietary technology platform that BlueKite will be able to scale and an experienced team."

"Our combination with BlueKite brings substantial momentum and the right resources to grow our business," said Camilo Saravia, founder of RedCycle Networks. "Our vision and growth strategy will benefit from BlueKite's reach and financial strength, and we look forward to becoming part of the BlueKite team."

About BlueKite
BlueKite offers a unique, state of the art, web-based platform that allows consumers to make real-time cross border bill payments around the world. Payments are safe, accurate, reliable and guaranteed. BlueKite makes bill pay transactions possible through the integration of a proprietary payments platform with the accounting system of relevant service providers worldwide, allowing customers to view up to the minute balance information and pay bills immediately. Recently the company announced a $1.5 million seed round led by the founding team and PeopleFund. For more information please visit http://www.bluekite.com

SOURCE  BlueKite

BlueKite

CONTACT: Jose Vargas, +1-305-400-0818, jose@peoplefund.com

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

Attunity and KOM Networks Partner to Deliver Secure File Transfer and Archiving to Meet Compliance and Regulatory Needs

Technology alliance combines Attunity Managed File Transfer (MFT) and KOM's KOMpliance(TM) to provide a complete and easy-to-use solution

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts and OTTAWA, Ontario, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

       Attunity Ltd. (NASDAQ: ATTU), a leading provider of information availability
software solutions, and KOM Networks, a leading provider of secure storage management
solutions for compliant data protection and retention, announced today a technology
alliance partnership that will combine Attunity Managed File Transfer (MFT) and KOM
Network's KOMpliance(TM). Integration of the two award-winning solutions will provide
fully-managed file transfer capabilities and comprehensive archive storage. The combined
solution is designed to enable seamless and secure data management for organizations with
strict compliance and regulatory requirements.

    Enterprise applications, automated processes and growing digital commerce create
ever-increasing numbers of files including emails, records, financial transactions and
images. Compliance rules and regulations increase the amount of data that must be retained
while adding layer upon layer of complexity in data management. The costs of meeting these
regulations, including data storage, protection, retention, and controlled information
access can severely tax a company's IT and business resources. Attunity and KOM Networks
have joined forces to alleviate these burdens with an integrated transfer and universal
WORM storage repository using any hard disk or solid state drive infrastructure.

    Designed to seamlessly move files from external networks and internal environments in
a controlled, audited manner, Attunity MFT provides an extensive portfolio of policy-based
inspection, scanning and routing capabilities. Combined with KOM Network's KOMpliance, an
enterprise-level, regulatory-compliant, networked storage appliance, the result is a
complete solution that will enable companies to easily transfer, retain, protect and
access their data in one platform, and empower them to meet regulatory and corporate
compliance requirements efficiently and affordably.

    "KOM Networks and Attunity are like-minded. We fully recognize the compliance and IT
challenges that exist and intend to address them head-on with this technology alliance,"
said Kamel Shaath, CTO at KOM Networks. "Combining our proven vendor-neutral tamperproof
storage solutions with Attunity's file transfer technology enables us to ensure that
critical data is fully archived, audited and protected 100% of the time - starting with
the transfer process and remaining so through retention and final disposition. This
enables enterprises and small to medium businesses to meet their most stringent regulatory
and corporate requirements. Customers will also appreciate the out-of-the-box
functionality and easy implementation our joint solution will offer."

    "Security, automation and archiving are major concerns for our respective customers,"
said Garrick Herrmann, VP Sales at Attunity. "In addition to traditional file transfer
needs, customers continue to express a need to use Attunity MFT as a gateway to archiving.
By integrating our technology with KOM Networks', we are addressing these needs so that
organizations will now be able to tap into multiple file sources with Attunity MFT and
then push data packages into KOMpliance(TM) in a single, fully-managed effort. We look
forward to helping our joint customers streamline their secure archiving initiatives."

    About KOM Networks

    KOM Networks is a world leading provider of flexible, secure data archiving and
storage management software and solutions. Over 10,000 of the world's leading corporations
have recognized KOM Networks as the most logical, unobtrusive and secure way to store
access and protect their data. KOM is enabling enterprises large and small a
cost-effective way to improve productivity and meet compliance requirements without
altering their network infrastructure or daily business routines. The industry pioneer
holds vital industry patents for electronic file lifecycle management, virtual file
management and eWORM hard disk archiving. For additional information about KOM Networks,
please visit http://www.komnetworks.com.

    About Attunity

    Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that
enable access, sharing and distribution of data, including Big Data, across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud [http://www.attunitycloudbeam.com ].
Our software solutions include data replication
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cdc ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-connect/data-connectivity ], enterprise file
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-efr-r1-r ] (EFR) and
managed-file-transfer [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-mft-rmft ] (MFT). Using
Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by
enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when needed, across
the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.

    Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include
the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from Attunity's current
expectations.

    Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of RepliWeb, including
costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses, the combined
companies' financial results and performance, and ability to repay debt and timing
thereof; our liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future;
market acceptance of the Attunity Replicate and the development of a market for such
product; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products; any unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to
Attunity's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or
the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as
Attunity's products; unknown factors affecting third parties with which Attunity has
formed business alliances; the impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties
and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation
of hostilities or acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may
have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal
factors that could cause actual results to differ.

    For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity,
reference is made to Attunity's latest Annual Report on Form 20-F/A, which is on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors discussed from
time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise
required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to
these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    (c) Attunity 2013. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.

       
        Press contacts:
        Attunity
        Melissa Kolodziej, Director of Marketing Communications, Attunity
        melissa.kolodziej@attunity.com
        Tel. +1-781-730-4073

        KOM Networks
        Barbara Tarallo, KOM Networks
        barbara.tarallo@komnetworks.com
        Tel. +1-603-881-8982

Attunity Ltd

Allot and Tekelec Complete Interoperability Testing to Expand Policy Control to Over-The-Top Applications

Interoperability over new Sd Interface between Policy and Deep Packet Inspection enables application-based services such as Video, Music and Rich Communication

HOD HASHARON, Israel and MORRISVILLE, North Carolina, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Allot Communications Ltd. [http://www.allot.com ] (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) and Tekelec
[http://www.tekelec.com ] have completed Interoperability Testing (IOT) for the 3GPP Sd
Interface that offers service providers more powerful application policy control and
enforcement with a more efficient network architecture. The IOT was performed to support a
global Tier-1 mobile operator that plans to implement application-specific policies.

    The new Diameter Sd Interface helps operators offer subscribers new digital lifestyle
services, such as the connected home, mobile payments, mobile health and analytics. With
the new Allot/Tekelec Sd integration and by using 3rd Generation Partnership Project
(3GPP) standardized mechanisms, operators are able to offer innovative and competitive
mobile broadband service plans with dynamic management of over-the-top traffic based on
network utilization, subscriber and device awareness.

    The companies are the first to announce IOT over the new Sd Diameter Interface, which
communicates between the Tekelec Policy Server (PCRF)
[http://www.tekelec.com/policy-server-pcrf.aspx ] and Allot's Service Gateway Sigma E
[http://www.allot.com/Service_Gateway_SigmaE.html ] Traffic Detection Function (TDF) in
order to enable detection and enforcement control over applications.

    The long-term value of the Sd interface goes well beyond restrictions to specific
content. The interface, whose standards were defined by the 3GPP R11, allows operators to:

       
        - Create application-based service tiers and one-time offers through better
          application identification and control.
        - Extend policy intelligence and control to new traffic management functions.
        - Enable single unified traffic management for converged networks.
        - Simplify network architecture and operations by eliminating the need for a
          RADIUS interface between the TDF/DPI and the Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN). The Sd
          Diameter Interface allows operators to transfer some tasks the GGSN manages to the
          Policy Server, thereby removing the need for a separate connection between the TDF/DPI
          and GGSN.
        - Enhance Quality of Service (QoS) for applications such as video streaming and
          voice over LTE, both expected to be the largest generators of diameter messages by
          2016 according to Tekelec's LTE Diameter Signaling Index
          [http://www.tekelec.com/2012-press-releases/lte-diameter-signaling-traffic-to-grow-more-than-three-times-faster-than-mobile-data-traffic-over-five-years--tekelec-forecasts-.aspx ]
          forecast.

    "Interoperability between policy servers, TDF/DPI and video optimization technologies
over the Sd interface will improve service providers' ability to deliver the
application-based services that some customers will prefer," said Graham Finnie, Chief
Analyst at Heavy Reading. "The industry-first interoperability between Tekelec and Allot
brings new innovation to the market."

    Allot Communications has been named market leader amongst DPI pure-play vendors
[http://www.allot.com/Allot-Named-DPI-Pure-Player-Market-Leader.html ] by Strategy
Analytics. Allot holds the current leading position in a number of 3GPP committees and its
TDF has been embraced and support by leading operators around the world. Mobile broadband
solutions company Tekelec is the leading independent policy server vendor according to
Analysys Mason
[http://www.tekelec.com/2012-press-releases/tekelec-named-1-independent-policy-market-leader-for-third-consecutive-year.aspx ]
and Exact Ventures
[http://www.tekelec.com/press-releases/tekelec-ranked-1-leading-independent-policy-vendor.aspx ]
. Tekelec policy solutions now serve more than 60 service providers, including more
than 50 Tier 1 providers, in 35 countries.

    Supporting Resources

    Policy Everywhere: A Strategic Imperative for Digital Lifestyle Providers white paper
[http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/whitepapers/policy-everywhere.asp ]

    Mobile Policy Gateway product brief
[http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/briefs/mobile-policy-gateway.asp ]

    Application Manager Product brief
[http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/briefs/application-manager.asp ]

    Policy Analytics product brief
[http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/briefs/policy-analytics.asp ]

    Why Tekelec for Policy: Key Considerations in Selecting a Next-Generation Policy
Server
[http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/whitepapers/why-tekelec-for-policy-key-considerations-in-selecting-a-next-generation-policy-server.asp ]

    Policy Server product brief [http://www.tekelec.com/resource-center/?docID31 ]

    About Allot Communications

    Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a leading global provider of
intelligent broadband solutions that put mobile, fixed and enterprise networks at the
center of the digital lifestyle. Allot's DPI-based solutions identify and leverage the
business intelligence in data networks, empowering operators to shape digital lifestyle
experiences and to capitalize on the network traffic they generate. Allot's unique blend
of innovative technology, proven know-how and collaborative approach to industry standards
and partnerships enables service providers worldwide to elevate their role in the digital
lifestyle ecosystem and to open the door to a wealth of new business opportunities. For
more information, please visit http://www.allot.com.

    About Tekelec

    Tekelec's intelligent mobile broadband solutions enable service providers to manage
and monetize mobile data and evolve to LTE and IMS. We are the architects of the new
Diameter network, the foundation for session, policy and subscriber data management. More
than 300 service providers use our market-leading solutions to deliver cloud,
machine-to-machine and personalized services to consumers and enterprises. For more
information, visit http://www.tekelec.com.

       
        Allot Communications:
        Maya Lustig
        Director of Corporate Communications
        +972-9-7616851
        mlustig@allot.com

        Tekelec:
        Adam Parken
        Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
        +1-919-653-9681
        adam.parken@tekelec.com

Allot Communications Ltd.

New Clipboard Red App Available in the Sabre Red App Centre

-- Technology enables agents to send customers flight options in seconds

LONDON, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies, buyers and suppliers, has unveiled the Clipboard Red App in the Sabre Red App Centre.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/LA54136LOGO)

With the Clipboard app, agents using classic view in Sabre Red Workspace can quickly and easily send air itinerary options to customers. The Red App transfers flight information from the Workspace including flight times, airlines, city codes and fares and creates an easy to read list of shopping options that can be sent to the traveller.

Elisabeth Martins, Sabre's commercial director in the UK and Ireland, said: "The Clipboard app will save agents valuable time when creating customer trip proposals. In these competitive times, it is vital that agencies harness the benefits of technology to stay ahead of the competition.  This app will not only help agents deliver increased levels of customer service but will also make agencies more operationally efficient."

Clipboard allows agents to configure the trip proposal template to meet their individual requirements, such as including their agency logo and contact information. Agents can also include any service fees or markups with the trip proposal pricing.  The app is smartphone friendly, and flight options can be sent in both plain text and HTML.

Currently, the Sabre Red App Centre offers more than 85 different apps, with additional apps under development by more than 50 Certified Red App Providers globally. Agents from more than 50 countries have used the Red App Centre, generating nearly 15,000 app downloads.

Launched in 2012, the Sabre Red App Centre is the first online marketplace to connect travel buyers, including travel agencies, travel management companies and leisure operators, with application providers from around the world. Using the Red App Centre, travel buyers shop for and deploy business applications that integrate into their Sabre Red Workspace, allowing users to customise their workflow based on their specific needs.

Sabre Travel Network provides technology to the travel industry. It operates the world's largest travel marketplace, connecting travel buyers and sellers through the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).  Its innovative technology connects 350,000 travel agents to more than 400 airlines, 100,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers, 14 cruise lines and other global travel suppliers. More than $100 billion of travel is purchased through this marketplace annually. 

Sabre Travel Network is part of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company serving the world's largest industry- travel and tourism.  For more information please visit: http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Martin Ferguson
Sabre Holdings
Tel: +44 20 8538 8576
Mob: +44 7740 409 440
martin.ferguson@sabre.com

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Sabre Travel Network

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

New Clipboard Red App Available in the Sabre Red App Centre

Technology enables agents to send customers flight options in seconds

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has unveiled the Clipboard Red App in the Sabre Red App Centre.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/LA54136LOGO)

With the Clipboard app, agents using classic view in Sabre Red Workspace can quickly and easily send air itinerary options to customers. The Red App transfers flight information from the Workspace including flight times, airlines, city codes and fares and creates an easy to read list of shopping options that can be sent to the traveler.

"The Clipboard app will save agents valuable time when creating customer trip proposals," said Chris Kroeger, senior vice president of marketing, Sabre Travel Network. "In these competitive times, it is vital that agencies harness the benefits of technology to stay ahead of the competition.  This app will not only help agents deliver increased levels of customer service but will also make agencies more operationally efficient."

Clipboard allows agents to configure the trip proposal template to meet their individual requirements, such as including their agency logo and contact information. Agents can also include any service fees or markups with the trip proposal pricing.  The app is smartphone friendly, and flight options can be sent in both plain text and HTML.

Currently, the Sabre Red App Centre offers more than 85 different apps, with additional apps under development by more than 50 Certified Red App Providers globally. Agents from more than 50 countries have used the Red App Centre, generating nearly 15,000 app downloads.

Launched in 2012, the Sabre Red App Centre is the first online marketplace to connect travel buyers, including travel agencies, travel management companies and leisure operators, with application providers from around the world. Using the Red App Centre, travel buyers shop for and deploy business applications that integrate into their Sabre Red Workspace, allowing users to customize their workflow based on their specific needs.

Sabre Travel Network provides technology to the travel industry. It operates the world's largest travel marketplace, connecting travel buyers and sellers through the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).  Its innovative technology connects 350,000 travel agents to more than 400 airlines, 100,000 hotels, 25 car rental brands, 50 rail providers, 14 cruise lines and other global travel suppliers. More than $100 billion of travel is purchased through this marketplace annually. 

Sabre Travel Network is part of Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company serving the world's largest industry- travel and tourism.  For more information please visit: http://www.sabretravelnetwork.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Heidi Castle
Sabre
682-605-4290
Heidi.castle@sabre.com

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D-Link Announces 10-Gigabit Ethernet L2/L3 Aggregation Switch Series

New D-Link® DXS-3600 Product Family Delivers High Performance, Reliability and Energy Savings for Enterprise, Campus and Data Center Networks

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced the DXS-3600 series - a family of 10-Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 and Layer 3 managed aggregation switches. The D-Link(®) DXS-3600-16S and DXS-3600-32S are compact, high-performance switches with very low latency, making them ideal, cost effective solutions for enterprise and education network environments, as well as top-of-rack (ToR) deployment in data centers.

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"Today's businesses and educational organizations face ever-increasing needs to expand bandwidth, performance, switching capacity, overall reliability, and energy savings," said Steven Olen, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "The DXS-3600 series is designed to meet all of these market needs and deliver a cost effective solution for a range of network environments including small to medium sized businesses, enterprise environments, data centers, school campuses, healthcare facilities, and government organizations."

The DXS-3600-16S and DXS-3600-32S support eight and 24 fixed 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports respectively, with the option to add more ports using an expansion module. The expansion modules provide extra 1000BASE-T ports, 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports, 40-Gigabit QSFP+ uplinks, or low cost 10GBASE-T interfaces for a wide range of applications.

The DXS-3600 switches support Data Center Bridging protocols to help prevent data loss during network congestion, and feature selectable store-and-forward, or cut-through switching modes to reduce network latency. The switches also utilize two hot-swappable power modules for 1+1 power redundancy and load sharing, and three hot-swappable smart fans for redundancy. The smart fans monitor and detect temperature changes and react accordingly by utilizing different fan speeds for different temperatures.

At a Glance - D-Link DXS-3600 Series
The DXS-3600 series standard software image supports an extensive range of L2+ features including VLAN, multicasting, Quality of Service (QoS), security, data center, and static routing functions, making them ideal for use in small and medium businesses and enterprises, school campuses and data center environments. An optional enhanced image software upgrade provides comprehensive Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 routing including RIP, VRRP, OSPF, BGP, and L3 multicasting features. Additional features include:

           Specification            DXS-3600-16S               DXS-3600-32S

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             Interfaces        8 fixed SFP+ 10G ports    24 fixed SFP+ 10G ports
                             with one expansion module  with one expansion module
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         Switching Capacity           480 Gbps                   960 Gbps

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        Max. Forwarding Rate        357.14 Mpps                714.28 Mpps

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              Pricing                         $8,899.99                  $12,449.99

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Availability
The DGS-3600 series is currently available through D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors. Detailed specifications are available online at http://www.dlink.com. 

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.  For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2013. D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

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Roke's Miniature Radar Altimeters Now IP67 Certified

ROMSEY, England, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke), a Chemring Group company, has achieved an Ingress
Protection (IP) certification for its Miniature Radar Altimeters
[http://www.roke.co.uk/mra ] (MRA). This will deliver UAV operators greater flexibility in
mission types, including recovery from water, and reduced operating costs.

    Both the MRA Type 1 and MRA Type 2 models have achieved IP67 certification, following
tests for their water and dust-proof resistance. This certification means that Roke's MRAs
meet the requirements for complete protection from dust ingress and are waterproof up to a
depth of one metre.

    Used for a variety of UAV missions, from height monitoring to aerial surveying, Roke's
MRAs now give assurance to manufacturers and end-users of a robust design which will not
be adversely affected by environmental conditions. It also enables drones to be recovered
from the water without risking damage to the sensitive altimeter sensor, and therefore
saving costs over the lifetime of the drone's operation.

    Paul Webb, Unmanned Systems Business Sector Manager at Roke, said: "UAV manufacturers
purchasing our IP certified MRAs can be confident of reduced lifetime costs as they don't
have to be replaced if a mission results in the UAV being ditched in the sea for recovery.
With cost savings a key focus for defence organisations, the assurance that altimeters,
costing anything upwards of GBP10,000 each, will remain operational is a vital
consideration."

    About Roke http://www.roke.co.uk

    Roke, based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the principal electronics research and
development centre of Chemring Group Plc. Founded in 1956, Roke is one of the UK's leading
suppliers of innovative solutions and contract R&D, pioneering developments in electronic
sensors, networks and communications technology. It employs 450 staff and has over 430
patents to its name.

Roke Manor Research Ltd

CONTACT: For further information please contact: Russell Hardy, Roke, +44(0)1794 833000, russell.hardy@roke.co.uk

Canon Announces Opening of Public Takeover Bid for All Shares in I.R.I.S. Group SA

LONDON, February 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

                Acquisition to accelerate growth of Canon's solutions business

    Reference is made to the joint press release of Canon and I.R.I.S. Group SA of 18
September 2012 regarding Canon's intention to acquire I.R.I.S. Group SA. Canon,
world-leader in imaging solutions, via its subsidiary Canon Europa N.V., today announced
the opening of a voluntary and conditional public takeover bid in cash for all shares,
warrants and stock options of I.R.I.S. Group SA. The initial acceptance period under the
offer begins on 6 February 2013 and ends on 20 March 2013.

    The bid relates to all shares (including treasury shares) which are not held by Canon
Europa N.V., the warrants and stock options issued by I.R.I.S. Group SA. The offer price
per share is EUR 44.50, and the price for warrants and stock options has been determined
in accordance with market practices.

    Canon already has a close strategic partnership with I.R.I.S. Group, developed over a
number of years, which was strengthened in July 2009 when Canon acquired a 17% stake in
the company. Bringing I.R.I.S. Group into the Canon Group will allow both companies to
cooperate more closely in developing a range of technology solutions to be able to better
serve their customers in the business environment.

    Rokus van Iperen, President & CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa, comments:
"Both management teams are committed to successfully completing the process already
underway to bring I.R.I.S. Groupinto the Canon Group, and we look forward to working
closely together to drive future growth. We are confident that I.R.I.S. Groupwill play a
key long term role in building Canon's solutions and business services portfolio."

    Pierre de Muelenaere, President & CEO, I.R.I.S. Group, comments: "The technological
world is changing fast. We are offering a strong portfolio of innovative solutions and
complementary services that can generate significant business benefits for our partners
and clients. This portfolio fits extremely well with Canon's strategy to develop a strong
solutions and services activity at international level. Both I.R.I.S.'s Board of Directors
and Management are therefore unanimously supporting the Bid and committed to it."

    Full details of the bid are covered in the offer prospectus and the memorandum in
reply prepared by the board of directors of I.R.I.S. Group SA that are published on the
website of I.R.I.S. Group (http://www.iriscorporate.com) and of ING Belgium
(http://www.ing.be). The prospectus can also be sent without charge upon request by
telephone from ING Belgium SA/NV at +32-2-464-60-02 (French) or at +32-2-464-60-04
(English).

    The prospectus and the memorandum in reply, which have both been approved by the FSMA
on 5 February 2013, are also available on the FSMA website at:
http://www.fsma.be/fr/Supervision/fm/oa/ooa/ProspectusOPA.aspx

    Notes to Editors:

    Prospectus Availability:

    Online:
The prospectus (including the acceptance form and the memorandum in reply) is available in
English on the website of ING Belgium SA/NV on:
http://www.ing.be/en/retail/investments/shares-and-bonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LEFTNAVIGATION_Actions

    It is also available in French on the website of ING Belgium SA/NV at:
http://www.ing.be/fr/retail/investments/shares-and-bonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LEFTNAVIGATION_Actions

    The prospectus is also available in English and in French on the I.R.I.S. Group
website at: http://www.iriscorporate.com/c2-151-17/Prospectus.aspx

    Further, the summary of the prospectus is also available in Dutch on the website of
ING Belgium SA/NV at:
https://www.ing.be/nl/retail/investments/shares-and-bonds/Pages/shares.aspx?WT.xmenusource=LANGUAGE_NL

    By Phone: The prospectus can also be sent without charge upon request by telephone
from ING Belgium SA/NV at +32-2-464-60-02 (French) or at +32-2-464-60-04 (English).

    About I.R.I.S. Group

    I.R.I.S.' mission is to increase our customers' productivity and knowledge through
helping them better manage their documents, data and information. I.R.I.S. Products &
Technologies develops technologies and products for Intelligent Document Recognition and
markets its portfolio on a worldwide basis through strong partnerships. I.R.I.S.
Professional Solutions enables companies and administrations to find in one company the
innovative expertise and hi   tech solutions to efficiently manage documents, information
flows and IT infrastructure. I.R.I.S. has more than 500 employees based in
Louvain-la-Neuve, Vilvoorde and Brasschaat (Belgium), Orly (France), Windhof (Luxemburg),
Amstelveen and Meerssen (The Netherlands), Aachen (Germany), Delray Beach (USA), Hong Kong
(China), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Oslo (Norway). http://www.iriscorporate.com

    About Canon Europe

    Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented
in 116 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

    Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to
customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its
technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both
consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from
digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to
multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.

    Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and
services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional
print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

    Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei
[http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us/About_Canon/Philosophy/Index.asp ] - 'living and
working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business
growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to
reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global
certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

    Further information about Canon Europe is available at:
http://www.canon-europe.com

Canon Europe

CONTACT: For Canon Europe: Lucie Smith, Nelson Bostock Communications (on behalf of Canon Europe), Tel: +44(0)20-7792-7412, Email: lucie.smith@nelsonbostock.com / For I.R.I.S. Group: Denis Hermesse, CFO I.R.I.S, Tel: +32(0)10-487-460, Email: investors@iriscorporate.com

Twilio Webinar on Reshaping the Contact Center for a New Era of Customer Interactions Now Available to View

- Twilio CMO Lynda Smith hosts industry analyst Art Schoeller with a look at the future of call centers

- Webinar is available at: http://ahoy.twilio.com/webinars/contact-center-pr2

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013  /PRNewswire/ -- Twilio, the leader in cloud-based communications, today announced the availability of a Webinar entitled Reshaping the Contact Center for a New Era of Customer Interactions. The Webinar is hosted by Twilio's Chief Marketing Officer Lynda Smith, and features Principal Analyst at Forrester Research Art Shoeller. The two discuss companies such as Hulu, Home Depot and Wix, each of whom are leading the way with their respective customer focused, cloud powered call centers. The Webinar is available at: http://ahoy.twilio.com/webinars/contact-center-pr2

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With contact centers facing increasing requirements for agility, flexibility and cost reduction--along with an increasingly sophisticated customer--the time to consider moving to the cloud is now. But the decision should be made via careful analysis of requirements, not hype.

Smith and Schoeller examine the trends in the call center space, review case studies from Hulu, Home Depot and Wix and suggest some best practices so that attendees can duplicate these successes.

View the Webinar here http://ahoy.twilio.com/webinars/contact-center-pr2

About Twilio
Twilio empowers developers to build powerful communication. Twilio powers the future of business communications, enabling phones, VoIP, and messaging to be embedded into web, desktop, and mobile software. Twilio takes care of the messy telecom hardware and exposes a globally available cloud API that developers can interact with to build intelligent & complex communications systems. As your app's usage scales up or down, Twilio automatically scales with you. You only pay for what you use - no contracts, no shenanigans. For more information go to http://www.twilio.com.

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Train Like a Professional - Omegawave Brings Physiological Readiness Service to Consumers

LONDON, February 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Omegawave's physiological assessment technology has been used for years by
professional athletes and teams, such as FC Barcelona, AC Milan and Manchester United. A
new cloud/smartphone-based Omegawave mobile service is now available to every fitness
enthusiast and competitive athlete looking to improve his or her sports performance.

    The Omegawave service is a revolutionary physiological feedback tool that quickly,
non-stressfully, and non-invasively assesses an individual's readiness for training. Until
now, valuable data like this could only be obtained under laboratory conditions, which are
costly, invasive and stressful. The Omegawave service puts professional sports science
into every fitness enthusiast's and athlete's hands with measurements taken in two
minutes, at rest, prior to activity.

    Omegawave's physiological feedback is designed to help individual athletes and fitness
enthusiasts make smarter decisions about their training and exercise plans for today by
providing individualized information on stress, fatigue and recovery status.

    In two minutes at rest the Omegawave ECG Sensor Belt measures and records data that
analyses cardiac fatigue, stress level and adaptation reserves. The Omegawave mobile
application then provides the results in the form of personalized training advice,
recovery guidelines and aerobic readiness trends directly on the user's smartphone or
tablet computer. The outcome is improved athletic performance, fitness and overall health.

    Key benefits of Omegawave include:

       
        - Optimizes daily training. The Omegawave service provides a holistic view
          of an individual's physiological readiness so that both training and recovery can be
          optimized. Critical biofeedback guides training decisions, including personalized
          training zones, intensity, and duration.
        - Identifies early signs of fatigue and overtraining. Injury or illness brought
          on by overtraining, stress, and fatigue can interfere with peak performance as much as
          undertraining. The Omegawave service provides warnings that help users to minimize the
          risk of overtraining and injury.
        - Tracks athletic progress and adaptation. Omegawave's aerobic readiness index
          provides individuals with a view on how his or her body is adapting to exercise and
          how their endurance is developing. The trend report indicates the user's relative
          position in the super-compensation curve.

    Juha Pinomaa, CEO of Omegawave, commented, "For years our technology has been used by
the world's best professional sports athletes and coaches. We are delighted to bring now
our new mobile readiness application to passionate athletes everywhere to help them train
more effectively."

    The patented Omegawave technology has its roots in Russian sports science and space
medicine. Since the commercial system was first piloted in the early 2000s, thousands of
professional athletes globally have used this proprietary technology to gain a competitive
edge. Omegawave's technology has been validated by studies conducted by various sports
science and research institutions worldwide.

    The cloud-based Omegawave service is now available for risk-free trial. With the
purchase of an ECG Sensor Belt, the athlete receives a free three-month subscription to
the Omegawave readiness assessment service. Omegawave mobile application runs currently on
Android and iOS operating systems. During the trial period users can convert to a monthly
subscription or return the ECG Sensor Belt for a full refund.

    Praise from Omegawave Beta Testers

    "After my phone wakes me up, I put on the Omegawave belt, and 2 minutes later I get
feedback about how well I am recovered and how stressed my body is from training and
work." - Triathlete, Austria.

    "I love Omegawave because I can adjust my workout intensity and avoid overtraining,
while still training at my full capacity. After experiencing overtraining once, it's
something I don't want to go through again." - Triathlete, Finland.

    "I am a hobby mountain biker and since I started training with Omegawave I improved my
best time on my home mountain of 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 23 minutes. Using daily
measurement I could detect diseases and over-training in time and improve my training
routine. Daily use is very pleasant; the time required is very low." - Mountain Biker,
Germany.

    "Omegawave is especially useful for amateur athletes who train besides working 40+
hours/week, like me. With Omegawave I know how hard I can train and it warns me when
stress arising from training or work might impact my recovery." - Triathlete, Austria.

    For more information, images and product demos, please visit:
http://www.omegawave.com/news. Follow @omegawave on Twitter and
facebook.com/omegawave.

    About Omegawave

    Based on research in sports science and space medicine, Omegawave provides leading
methods for monitoring an athlete's functional condition. Omegawave provides instantly
relevant advice on the optimum amount of intensity and volumes of training. By identifying
an athlete's physiologically limiting factors and providing guidelines to eliminate them,
Omegawave helps to improve performance, prevent overtraining, decrease injuries and
improve fitness and overall health. Omegawave technology has been used by multiple Olympic
Federations, premier soccer teams such as FC Barcelona, teams from the NFL, MLS, and NHL,
and various other leading sports organizations. The company's global headquarters are in
Espoo, Finland.

    Notes to editor:

    Pricing Information R.R.P:

       
        - ECG sensor belt: EUR99 (incl. VAT) / GBP79 (incl. VAT) / $99 (excl. tax)
        - Service per month: EUR9.90 (incl. VAT) / GBP7.90 (incl. VAT) / $9.90 (excl.
          tax)
        - Three-month packages: EUR29.70 (incl. VAT) / GBP23.70 (incl. VAT) / $29.70
          (excl. tax)
        - Introductory offer includes free three-month service with the purchase of the
          ECG sensor belt available at https://shop.omegawave.com

Omegawave

CONTACT: Ali Minto, Edelman: t: +44(0)20-3047-2258, e: ali.minto@edelman.com / Juha Pinomaa, CEO Omegawave: t: +358-40-5000281, e: juha.pinomaa@omegawave.com