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February 5, 2013
Octa(TM) Launches Popular Tablet Accessory on Amazon Canada
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 4:00:02 PM
Octa(TM) Launches Popular Tablet Accessory on Amazon Canada
Flexible TabletTail: Whale Kit provides a versatile handle and stand, now available free of duties and shipping
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Octa(TM) (http://www.octa.com), a creator of innovative tablet accessories, today announced the launch of its first product, the TabletTail: Whale Kit, on Amazon Canada. This flexible tablet handle and stand, which has previously been available only through U.S. retailers, has had a strong following in Canada, despite the high costs of international duties and shipping.
"We're happy to be able to offer faster, more economical ways to purchase a TabletTail. By expanding our distribution network, we can pass on the savings to our customers," said Prometheus Trotsky, the founder of Octa.
The Whale Kit, which was launched at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, provides a sturdy and adaptable stand. It connects to your tablet using powerful vacuum suction technology, and it works on any tablet or e-reader with a smooth, non-porous surface. The WhaleTail's tail and fins bend for a wide range of portrait and landscape positions and can be transformed instantly into a comfortable handle.
Whale Kit Product Details:
-- Flexible: tail and fins bend to every angle, portrait or landscape, and
fit any situation
-- Sturdy: topple-proof on any surface, even on a couch or a pillow
-- Comfortable: natural shape for a light, easy grip that fits all palm
sizes
-- Reliable: vacuum-pump system with visual indicator and long-lasting
suction power
-- Mobile: separates into two compact pieces for easy travel
-- Compatible: works with all generations of the iPad and many other
tablets and e-readers
-- Case-Friendly: works on smooth, nonporous cases and skins
-- Interchangeable: modular design compatible with other TabletTail(TM)
accessories
The Whale Kit is priced at C$ 49.99, and free Super Saver Shipping is available. For more information, visit http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007IVQV8E.
Octa's most recent addition to the TabletTail line, the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, is currently available on Kickstarter at http://kck.st/TXZy1O. This powerful positioning system adapts quickly to an infinite number of heights, angles, and situations. It will be available on Amazon Canada in April.
ABOUT OCTA
Octa creates distinctive mobile electronics accessories that make the digital experience more enjoyable. The team includes eight artists and engineers who are passionate about technology. Octa's co-founders, Prometheus Trotsky and Nikki Braziel, started Octa together in 2010. They maintain a creative environment by combining work and playfulness in their Denver headquarters. Contact Nikki at press@octa.com.
SOURCE Octa
Octa
Web Site: http://www.octa.com
Flexible TabletTail: Whale Kit provides a versatile handle and stand, now available free of duties and shipping
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Octa(TM) (http://www.octa.com), a creator of innovative tablet accessories, today announced the launch of its first product, the TabletTail: Whale Kit, on Amazon Canada. This flexible tablet handle and stand, which has previously been available only through U.S. retailers, has had a strong following in Canada, despite the high costs of international duties and shipping.
"We're happy to be able to offer faster, more economical ways to purchase a TabletTail. By expanding our distribution network, we can pass on the savings to our customers," said Prometheus Trotsky, the founder of Octa.
The Whale Kit, which was launched at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, provides a sturdy and adaptable stand. It connects to your tablet using powerful vacuum suction technology, and it works on any tablet or e-reader with a smooth, non-porous surface. The WhaleTail's tail and fins bend for a wide range of portrait and landscape positions and can be transformed instantly into a comfortable handle.
Whale Kit Product Details:
-- Flexible: tail and fins bend to every angle, portrait or landscape, and
fit any situation
-- Sturdy: topple-proof on any surface, even on a couch or a pillow
-- Comfortable: natural shape for a light, easy grip that fits all palm
sizes
-- Reliable: vacuum-pump system with visual indicator and long-lasting
suction power
-- Mobile: separates into two compact pieces for easy travel
-- Compatible: works with all generations of the iPad and many other
tablets and e-readers
-- Case-Friendly: works on smooth, nonporous cases and skins
-- Interchangeable: modular design compatible with other TabletTail(TM)
accessories
The Whale Kit is priced at C$ 49.99, and free Super Saver Shipping is available. For more information, visit http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007IVQV8E.
Octa's most recent addition to the TabletTail line, the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, is currently available on Kickstarter at http://kck.st/TXZy1O. This powerful positioning system adapts quickly to an infinite number of heights, angles, and situations. It will be available on Amazon Canada in April.
ABOUT OCTA
Octa creates distinctive mobile electronics accessories that make the digital experience more enjoyable. The team includes eight artists and engineers who are passionate about technology. Octa's co-founders, Prometheus Trotsky and Nikki Braziel, started Octa together in 2010. They maintain a creative environment by combining work and playfulness in their Denver headquarters. Contact Nikki at press@octa.com.
SOURCE Octa
Octa
Web Site: http://www.octa.com
GN Netcom Announces Divestment of Direct Reseller Business
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 3:07:01 PM
GN Netcom Announces Divestment of Direct Reseller Business
Synergy Communications Management to Purchase Hello Direct, Inc.
NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom today announced an agreement to divest its North American direct reseller business, Hello Direct, Inc., to Synergy Communications Management. The agreement allows GN Netcom to focus on the company's rich heritage as a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative hands-free communication solutions under the Jabra brand. Synergy Communications Management, whose owners also manage hands-free telecommunications reseller Call One and other businesses, will continue the relationship with GN Netcom and Jabra branded headsets. Employees supporting Hello Direct will continue under the new ownership.
"The agreement with Synergy underscores the commitment and dedication we have to our channel partners and providing them with the tools they need in order to be successful," said Pete Fox, president, GN Netcom. "We looked long and hard for the right partner to lead Hello Direct to greater success and truly believe that the Synergy team has the knowledge, expertise and proven track record to take this business to greater heights."
"We are committed to continued growth in the US and believe that the acquisition of Hello Direct will both strengthen relationships with existing customers and open up opportunities for new relationships," said Dottie O'Daniel, president and CEO, Synergy Communications Management. "This is a huge opportunity for all parties involved."
The sale enables Jabra North America to focus on opportunities for hands-free solutions for contact centers and offices as well as the fast-growing Unified Communications market. Hello Direct will continue to deliver the highest level of customer service that customers have become accustomed to.
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2011 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,106 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.
© 2013 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice)
SOURCE Jabra
Jabra
CONTACT: Stacey Clement, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, +1-617-585-5774, sclement@360pr.com
Web Site: http://jabra.com
Synergy Communications Management to Purchase Hello Direct, Inc.
NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom today announced an agreement to divest its North American direct reseller business, Hello Direct, Inc., to Synergy Communications Management. The agreement allows GN Netcom to focus on the company's rich heritage as a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative hands-free communication solutions under the Jabra brand. Synergy Communications Management, whose owners also manage hands-free telecommunications reseller Call One and other businesses, will continue the relationship with GN Netcom and Jabra branded headsets. Employees supporting Hello Direct will continue under the new ownership.
"The agreement with Synergy underscores the commitment and dedication we have to our channel partners and providing them with the tools they need in order to be successful," said Pete Fox, president, GN Netcom. "We looked long and hard for the right partner to lead Hello Direct to greater success and truly believe that the Synergy team has the knowledge, expertise and proven track record to take this business to greater heights."
"We are committed to continued growth in the US and believe that the acquisition of Hello Direct will both strengthen relationships with existing customers and open up opportunities for new relationships," said Dottie O'Daniel, president and CEO, Synergy Communications Management. "This is a huge opportunity for all parties involved."
The sale enables Jabra North America to focus on opportunities for hands-free solutions for contact centers and offices as well as the fast-growing Unified Communications market. Hello Direct will continue to deliver the highest level of customer service that customers have become accustomed to.
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2011 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,106 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.
© 2013 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice)
SOURCE Jabra
Jabra
CONTACT: Stacey Clement, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, +1-617-585-5774, sclement@360pr.com
Web Site: http://jabra.com
Viralheat Adds First-Ever Unified 'Smart Stream' to its Social Media Marketing Suite
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 1:56:01 PM
Viralheat Adds First-Ever Unified 'Smart Stream' to its Social Media Marketing Suite
All-in-One Social Management Stream Allows Brands and Community Managers to Publish, Monitor, Analyze and Compare Engagement across Multiple Social Channels in a Single Web-based Dashboard to Improve Efficiency and ROI
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viralheat, the social media marketing suite provider, today launched its new Smart Stream, the first unified, web-based social media account management, monitoring and analytics application for brands. Part of Viralheat's roll out of its entirely redesigned user interface to more than 12,000 brands, Smart Stream creates a more intuitive experience for social media managers to maximize their social media efficiency and efficacy.
Streamlined Social with Viralheat's Smart Stream
Traditional social media management is a fragmented, siloed and cumbersome process, often requiring multiple desktop apps, various analytics methods, a lot of manual effort and a confusing columnar view by platform. Viralheat eliminates these inefficiencies with Smart Stream, a first-of-its-kind unified stream that provides complete visibility, management and monitoring across all connected accounts and keyword searches.
With Smart Stream, users can customize smart filters to view relevant brand mentions by keyword, hashtag and more from any combination of platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, blogs, YouTube, etc. Users can save these customized filters for quick access, and even engage with their audience directly from the stream through replies, comments, retweets and more. This gives social media managers a real-time, big-picture perspective on their social media performance with the ability to drill down into granular detail to measure specific audience response.
"The smart stream in Viralheat makes it easy to get a comprehensive picture of social media activity at a glance. The design is user friendly, operates smoothly and delivers actionable insights and trends quickly. Including Google+ and Pinterest is a definite advantage for organizations," said Joe Nolan, Director of New Media at Men's Wearhouse.
"Social media management tools are not tailored to the way social media managers work. Most social media managers spend too much time bouncing back and forth between tools to manage multiple social platforms," said Vishal Sankhla, co-founder and CTO of Viralheat.
"Viralheat's Smart Stream gives social media managers a suite that allows them to gain a complete understanding of their social media performance within minutes, along with the insights to take action right from the Smart Stream. This new version is completely focused on helping social media managers meet their goals around brand awareness, customer satisfaction and customer acquisition."
Additional enhancements in this launch include:
-- A redesigned analytics dashboard that provides all social media
analytics in one place. View analytics for Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest,
YouTube and the web for keyword searches with the ability to drill-down
for more granular metrics, plus the ability to easily compare activity
and results from one social channel with another.
-- A redesigned user interface that makes it easy to navigate the Viralheat
dashboard to monitor mentions, manage multiple accounts, view detailed
analytics or engage with audiences.
-- Targeted publishing that delivers content at the right time and place,
by time zone, country, city, language and other demographic parameters.
-- Personal Facebook account publishing directly from the Viralheat
dashboard, including scheduled and real-time publishing, URL shortening,
and post preview.
A Complete Suite for Social Media Marketing
Viralheat's all-in-one social media marketing suite makes it easy to manage, monitor, analyze and engage audiences across multiple platforms. Users can connect all of their social accounts into a unified dashboard for individual or cross-channel publishing and easy access to mentions about their company, brand or keyword searches.
Viralheat also provides detailed reporting and analytics across Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and the social web. The tool's built-in sentiment analysis identifies mentions as negative or positive and gives users the option to manually change a sentiment while its Human Intent technology identifies potential sales leads and packages them in a downloadable Excel or CSV format that can be imported into a CRM suite like Salesforce.
To try Viralheat for free, go to http://www.viralheat.com. Plans that include advanced tools to manage multiple accounts start at just $9.99 per month. For more details, visit http://www.viralheat.com/pricing.
About Viralheat
Viralheat is the unified social media marketing suite for businesses. Trusted by more than 12,000 brands worldwide, Viralheat combines social media management and intelligence in a single platform encompassing account management, monitoring, engagement, and analytics. With its comprehensive platform and flexible pricing, Viralheat easily scales as your social media and business goals evolve. Viralheat is headquartered in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit http://www.viralheat.com.
SOURCE Viralheat
Viralheat
CONTACT: Mary Campe, SS|PR, +1-415-954-7139, mcampe@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.viralheat.com
All-in-One Social Management Stream Allows Brands and Community Managers to Publish, Monitor, Analyze and Compare Engagement across Multiple Social Channels in a Single Web-based Dashboard to Improve Efficiency and ROI
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viralheat, the social media marketing suite provider, today launched its new Smart Stream, the first unified, web-based social media account management, monitoring and analytics application for brands. Part of Viralheat's roll out of its entirely redesigned user interface to more than 12,000 brands, Smart Stream creates a more intuitive experience for social media managers to maximize their social media efficiency and efficacy.
Streamlined Social with Viralheat's Smart Stream
Traditional social media management is a fragmented, siloed and cumbersome process, often requiring multiple desktop apps, various analytics methods, a lot of manual effort and a confusing columnar view by platform. Viralheat eliminates these inefficiencies with Smart Stream, a first-of-its-kind unified stream that provides complete visibility, management and monitoring across all connected accounts and keyword searches.
With Smart Stream, users can customize smart filters to view relevant brand mentions by keyword, hashtag and more from any combination of platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, blogs, YouTube, etc. Users can save these customized filters for quick access, and even engage with their audience directly from the stream through replies, comments, retweets and more. This gives social media managers a real-time, big-picture perspective on their social media performance with the ability to drill down into granular detail to measure specific audience response.
"The smart stream in Viralheat makes it easy to get a comprehensive picture of social media activity at a glance. The design is user friendly, operates smoothly and delivers actionable insights and trends quickly. Including Google+ and Pinterest is a definite advantage for organizations," said Joe Nolan, Director of New Media at Men's Wearhouse.
"Social media management tools are not tailored to the way social media managers work. Most social media managers spend too much time bouncing back and forth between tools to manage multiple social platforms," said Vishal Sankhla, co-founder and CTO of Viralheat.
"Viralheat's Smart Stream gives social media managers a suite that allows them to gain a complete understanding of their social media performance within minutes, along with the insights to take action right from the Smart Stream. This new version is completely focused on helping social media managers meet their goals around brand awareness, customer satisfaction and customer acquisition."
Additional enhancements in this launch include:
-- A redesigned analytics dashboard that provides all social media
analytics in one place. View analytics for Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest,
YouTube and the web for keyword searches with the ability to drill-down
for more granular metrics, plus the ability to easily compare activity
and results from one social channel with another.
-- A redesigned user interface that makes it easy to navigate the Viralheat
dashboard to monitor mentions, manage multiple accounts, view detailed
analytics or engage with audiences.
-- Targeted publishing that delivers content at the right time and place,
by time zone, country, city, language and other demographic parameters.
-- Personal Facebook account publishing directly from the Viralheat
dashboard, including scheduled and real-time publishing, URL shortening,
and post preview.
A Complete Suite for Social Media Marketing
Viralheat's all-in-one social media marketing suite makes it easy to manage, monitor, analyze and engage audiences across multiple platforms. Users can connect all of their social accounts into a unified dashboard for individual or cross-channel publishing and easy access to mentions about their company, brand or keyword searches.
Viralheat also provides detailed reporting and analytics across Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and the social web. The tool's built-in sentiment analysis identifies mentions as negative or positive and gives users the option to manually change a sentiment while its Human Intent technology identifies potential sales leads and packages them in a downloadable Excel or CSV format that can be imported into a CRM suite like Salesforce.
To try Viralheat for free, go to http://www.viralheat.com. Plans that include advanced tools to manage multiple accounts start at just $9.99 per month. For more details, visit http://www.viralheat.com/pricing.
About Viralheat
Viralheat is the unified social media marketing suite for businesses. Trusted by more than 12,000 brands worldwide, Viralheat combines social media management and intelligence in a single platform encompassing account management, monitoring, engagement, and analytics. With its comprehensive platform and flexible pricing, Viralheat easily scales as your social media and business goals evolve. Viralheat is headquartered in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit http://www.viralheat.com.
SOURCE Viralheat
Viralheat
CONTACT: Mary Campe, SS|PR, +1-415-954-7139, mcampe@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.viralheat.com
TEMPTU.com Gets a Makeover with Improved Navigation, Enhanced Customer Services, and Airbrush Education Portal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 1:00:01 PM
TEMPTU.com Gets a Makeover with Improved Navigation, Enhanced Customer Services, and Airbrush Education Portal
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TEMPTU, the leader in airbrush makeup, announces the launch of a new ecommerce site featuring improved navigation, innovative shopping features, and advanced airbrush makeup education. The new TEMPTU.com is an interactive community where makeup enthusiasts and everyday women can shop and learn while getting behind-the-scenes beauty tips, tricks and trends.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/NY54666)
New site features:
-- Improved Navigation and Enhanced Shopping Experience: Redesigned product
pages include product videos, customer reviews, and shade finders making
it easier to shop products and experience color first hand.
-- Get the Look: TEMPTU.com features a new GET THE LOOK section that
features what's hot in beauty with step-by-step instructions paired with
products and pro-tips of the latest beauty trends from the runway, film
and television, and fresh off the street.
-- Airbrush Education Portal: TEMPTU has a long-standing history of
teaching makeup PROs at the New York and Los Angeles showrooms; now we
bring that education to the web to everyone with our LEARN section.
Customers have access to education and step-by-step videos, and
information about workshops and events. The Section also features an
"Ask our Pro" section where consumers can interface directly with TEMPTU
PROs in real time.
-- Integrated Social Media: The new site has live community interaction
with an up to the minute twitter feed on the homepage and a redesigned
TEMPTU blog to give consumers a sneak peek into the TEMPTU backstage on
celebrities in film and fashion, at tradeshows, and everywhere TEMPTU
goes.
-- Upcoming Features: This year TEMPTU.com will launch new site innovations
including a Loyalty Rewards Program, Refer a Friend Program,
auto-replenishment so that your favorite shades never run out, and
online classes.
About TEMPTU, Inc.
TEMPTU is the leading authority in airbrush makeup, advanced beauty technologies, makeup applications and formulas. Founded in 1981, the TEMPTU PRO division is a destination for makeup professionals and is available in 50 countries and territories around the world through specialty retailers. The TEMPTU consumer division, created in 2009, is a destination for individuals seeking professional quality cosmetics for everyday use. TEMPTU products have been seen on the stars of film and television, including The Stepford Wives, Desperate Housewives, and Mad Men, and used behind the scenes in fashion for Christian Dior, Max Azria, Reem Acra, and Italian Vogue, W and Harper's Bazaar. For more information, visit http://www.temptu.com.
CONTACT: Rebecca Wong, PH: 212-675-4000, Email: Rebecca@temptu.com
SOURCE TEMPTU, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/NY54666
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TEMPTU, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.temptu.com
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TEMPTU, the leader in airbrush makeup, announces the launch of a new ecommerce site featuring improved navigation, innovative shopping features, and advanced airbrush makeup education. The new TEMPTU.com is an interactive community where makeup enthusiasts and everyday women can shop and learn while getting behind-the-scenes beauty tips, tricks and trends.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/NY54666)
New site features:
-- Improved Navigation and Enhanced Shopping Experience: Redesigned product
pages include product videos, customer reviews, and shade finders making
it easier to shop products and experience color first hand.
-- Get the Look: TEMPTU.com features a new GET THE LOOK section that
features what's hot in beauty with step-by-step instructions paired with
products and pro-tips of the latest beauty trends from the runway, film
and television, and fresh off the street.
-- Airbrush Education Portal: TEMPTU has a long-standing history of
teaching makeup PROs at the New York and Los Angeles showrooms; now we
bring that education to the web to everyone with our LEARN section.
Customers have access to education and step-by-step videos, and
information about workshops and events. The Section also features an
"Ask our Pro" section where consumers can interface directly with TEMPTU
PROs in real time.
-- Integrated Social Media: The new site has live community interaction
with an up to the minute twitter feed on the homepage and a redesigned
TEMPTU blog to give consumers a sneak peek into the TEMPTU backstage on
celebrities in film and fashion, at tradeshows, and everywhere TEMPTU
goes.
-- Upcoming Features: This year TEMPTU.com will launch new site innovations
including a Loyalty Rewards Program, Refer a Friend Program,
auto-replenishment so that your favorite shades never run out, and
online classes.
About TEMPTU, Inc.
TEMPTU is the leading authority in airbrush makeup, advanced beauty technologies, makeup applications and formulas. Founded in 1981, the TEMPTU PRO division is a destination for makeup professionals and is available in 50 countries and territories around the world through specialty retailers. The TEMPTU consumer division, created in 2009, is a destination for individuals seeking professional quality cosmetics for everyday use. TEMPTU products have been seen on the stars of film and television, including The Stepford Wives, Desperate Housewives, and Mad Men, and used behind the scenes in fashion for Christian Dior, Max Azria, Reem Acra, and Italian Vogue, W and Harper's Bazaar. For more information, visit http://www.temptu.com.
CONTACT: Rebecca Wong, PH: 212-675-4000, Email: Rebecca@temptu.com
SOURCE TEMPTU, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/NY54666
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TEMPTU, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.temptu.com
Cash Biz, A Leading Online Provider of Payday Loans Announces the Launch of Cashbiz.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:42:01 PM
Cash Biz, A Leading Online Provider of Payday Loans Announces the Launch of Cashbiz.com
CashBiz.com offers same day loans to help people get through life's emergencies. The company has now relaunched their website, as well as tax preparation services, as a added convenience to their customers.
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cash Biz has been providing short-term cash solutions through their storefront locations in Missouri and Texas since 2006. In the future, they plan to expand their network of storefront locations into more markets so they can serve many more clients with their short-term borrowing needs. Today, Cash Biz is pleased and excited to announce that they have begun offering online loans through their new website, http://www.cashbiz.com. Cash Biz offers a no-obligation application that will search multiple lenders, and have an approval in less than two minutes. The lending specialists at Cash Biz provide exceptional customer service through all phases of the loan process.
In addition to offering loans, Cash Biz has teamed with Noble Tax Services to ensure their clients receive accurate and professional tax advice. Currently, Cash Biz is offering their walk-in customers a complimentary tax return estimate; only the most current year W-2 form is needed. Take proper forms to any of Cash Biz's convenient locations and receive an estimate of your tax return. Taking advantage of the tax services offered by Cash Biz allows the freedom and flexibility to choose how to pay tax preparation fees. Using Cash Biz's tax preparation services saves money. The company will offer $25 off the filing fee. Be sure to mention this press release when filing the return and receive a $25 discount. In addition to the $25 discount, clients of Cash Biz can choose the filing method that best suits their needs. With electronic filing, the IRS receives the return faster than if filed in a traditional paper return. One popular option to file tax returns is through e-filing, ask for the Electronic Refund Check option to receive the refund the fastest way possible.
Those who want a less expensive option can opt to receive an IRS check or a Direct Deposit into a personal bank account. The $25 discount offer is valid at any of the Cash Biz family of companies, including Rapid Cash Advance, Money For You, or Cash Kingdom.
SOURCE Cash Biz Corporate
Cash Biz Corporate
CONTACT: Dave Flanagan, Cash Biz Corporate, +1-513-771-0111, http://cashbiz.com
Web Site: http://cashbiz.com
CashBiz.com offers same day loans to help people get through life's emergencies. The company has now relaunched their website, as well as tax preparation services, as a added convenience to their customers.
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cash Biz has been providing short-term cash solutions through their storefront locations in Missouri and Texas since 2006. In the future, they plan to expand their network of storefront locations into more markets so they can serve many more clients with their short-term borrowing needs. Today, Cash Biz is pleased and excited to announce that they have begun offering online loans through their new website, http://www.cashbiz.com. Cash Biz offers a no-obligation application that will search multiple lenders, and have an approval in less than two minutes. The lending specialists at Cash Biz provide exceptional customer service through all phases of the loan process.
In addition to offering loans, Cash Biz has teamed with Noble Tax Services to ensure their clients receive accurate and professional tax advice. Currently, Cash Biz is offering their walk-in customers a complimentary tax return estimate; only the most current year W-2 form is needed. Take proper forms to any of Cash Biz's convenient locations and receive an estimate of your tax return. Taking advantage of the tax services offered by Cash Biz allows the freedom and flexibility to choose how to pay tax preparation fees. Using Cash Biz's tax preparation services saves money. The company will offer $25 off the filing fee. Be sure to mention this press release when filing the return and receive a $25 discount. In addition to the $25 discount, clients of Cash Biz can choose the filing method that best suits their needs. With electronic filing, the IRS receives the return faster than if filed in a traditional paper return. One popular option to file tax returns is through e-filing, ask for the Electronic Refund Check option to receive the refund the fastest way possible.
Those who want a less expensive option can opt to receive an IRS check or a Direct Deposit into a personal bank account. The $25 discount offer is valid at any of the Cash Biz family of companies, including Rapid Cash Advance, Money For You, or Cash Kingdom.
SOURCE Cash Biz Corporate
Cash Biz Corporate
CONTACT: Dave Flanagan, Cash Biz Corporate, +1-513-771-0111, http://cashbiz.com
Web Site: http://cashbiz.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:35:01 PM
SRI International Introduces Video Stabilization Module for Sony® Block Cameras
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SRI International today unveiled a compact video stabilization interface board for Sony's popular line of FCB-EX and FCB-EX-E series standard definition block cameras. The ILS-5000-SD(TM) embedded stabilizer enhances video quality for camera modules that are widely used in law enforcement, surveillance, intelligent traffic systems, border protection, robotics, and unmanned vehicles.
The ILS-5000-SD improves the clarity of video by counteracting the effects of camera shake and vibration. Camera motion caused by moving vehicles or platforms and long-range zoom can make video images hard to interpret, trigger false alarms, reduce storage capacity, and decrease available transmission bandwidth. At a price less than the typical block camera, the ILS-5000-SD corrects for unwanted vertical, horizontal, and rotational motion across a wide range of shake frequencies. It also improves overall camera system performance.
"SRI stabilization technology is already being used in high-end military and surveillance applications," said Mark Clifton, vice president, SRI Products and Services division. "The ILS-5000-SD now brings this powerful capability to a far broader range of industries and applications."
Designed for easy integration, the ILS-5000-SD stabilizer supports Sony's VISCA® camera control protocol, providing a seamless interface for both video and stabilization control. It also matches the profile of Sony block cameras, making the module ideal for new and existing systems.
More information: http://www.sri.com/ils-5000-sd.
About SRI International
Innovations from SRI International have created new industries, billions of dollars of marketplace value, and lasting benefits to society--touching our lives every day. SRI, a nonprofit research and development institute based in Silicon Valley, brings its innovations to the marketplace through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. Government and business clients come to SRI for pioneering R&D and solutions in computing and communications, chemistry and materials, education, energy, health and pharmaceuticals, national defense, robotics, sensing, and more.
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CONTACT: Dina Basin, SRI International, +1-650-859-3845, dina.basin@sri.com
Web Site: http://www.sri.com
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SRI International today unveiled a compact video stabilization interface board for Sony's popular line of FCB-EX and FCB-EX-E series standard definition block cameras. The ILS-5000-SD(TM) embedded stabilizer enhances video quality for camera modules that are widely used in law enforcement, surveillance, intelligent traffic systems, border protection, robotics, and unmanned vehicles.
The ILS-5000-SD improves the clarity of video by counteracting the effects of camera shake and vibration. Camera motion caused by moving vehicles or platforms and long-range zoom can make video images hard to interpret, trigger false alarms, reduce storage capacity, and decrease available transmission bandwidth. At a price less than the typical block camera, the ILS-5000-SD corrects for unwanted vertical, horizontal, and rotational motion across a wide range of shake frequencies. It also improves overall camera system performance.
"SRI stabilization technology is already being used in high-end military and surveillance applications," said Mark Clifton, vice president, SRI Products and Services division. "The ILS-5000-SD now brings this powerful capability to a far broader range of industries and applications."
Designed for easy integration, the ILS-5000-SD stabilizer supports Sony's VISCA® camera control protocol, providing a seamless interface for both video and stabilization control. It also matches the profile of Sony block cameras, making the module ideal for new and existing systems.
More information: http://www.sri.com/ils-5000-sd.
About SRI International
Innovations from SRI International have created new industries, billions of dollars of marketplace value, and lasting benefits to society--touching our lives every day. SRI, a nonprofit research and development institute based in Silicon Valley, brings its innovations to the marketplace through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. Government and business clients come to SRI for pioneering R&D and solutions in computing and communications, chemistry and materials, education, energy, health and pharmaceuticals, national defense, robotics, sensing, and more.
SOURCE SRI International
SRI International
CONTACT: Dina Basin, SRI International, +1-650-859-3845, dina.basin@sri.com
Web Site: http://www.sri.com
LG Electronics Introduces First 'Ultra HD' Digital Signage Display
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:28:01 PM
LG Electronics Introduces First 'Ultra HD' Digital Signage Display
First installation of 84-inch class commercial display at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has introduced the industry's first "Ultra High-Definition" 4K digital signage display, the commercial version of the award-winning LG 84-inch class (84.04 inch diagonal) Ultra HD TV.*
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The LG 84-inch class Ultra HD Signage Display is the flagship of LG's 2013 line of LED large-screen monitors that will be demonstrated at this month's Digital Signage Expo 2013 (booth 500). Boasting four times the screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) of traditional HD displays, the massive display is already attracting attention in the first-ever installation of 4K digital signage at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport.
The all-new Ultra HD commercial widescreen LED screen (model 84WS70MS-B) provides immersive wide viewing with a high quality and vivid picture featuring Ultra HD technology with 8 million pixels. The Ultra HD 2160p display has a bezel width of just 27.9mm, allowing displays to be arranged side-by-side. The 84-inch class Ultra HD display may be mounted in portrait or landscape mode for optimal use in commercial applications.
"LG continues to innovate in the emerging Ultra HD segment," said Y.K. Cho, B2B senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "As a company, we strive to offer incredible picture quality on an enormous scale across the board. We are extremely proud to bring our award-winning 84-inch class Ultra HD display technology to the commercial market where customers will benefit from interactive applications presented on a such a huge, visually stunning display."
Visitors to LG's booth at DSE 2013 will have the opportunity to interact with the massive display; however, they may spot the monitors even before arriving in the exhibit hall. The commercial Ultra HD display installation was completed last month at McCarran International Airport.
Two 84-inch class displays with stunning 4K content are featured in a new wayfinder kiosk in McCarran Airport's D Concourse, where nearly 32,000 passengers pass through its 45 gates on a daily basis and either take a tram to Terminal 1 or the new Terminal 3 to collect baggage depending upon which airline they arrived.
To help alleviate directional issues, McCarran airport officials opted to add the Ultra HD displays, encased in an 11-foot tall kiosk, to provide a very clear and unmistakable signage solution in addition to static overhead signs already in place. The monitor at the top of the kiosk runs a wayfinder application designed by Denver-based digital signage solutions provider, Four Winds Interactive.
"The LG Ultra HD display is a welcome addition to our D Concourse rotunda," said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Deputy Director for Clark County Department of Aviation, owner-operator of McCarran International Airport. "It has been challenging to communicate to customers the many changes that have taken place around the airport since the opening of Terminal 3, but this incredible new Ultra HD display will help capture people's attention and enable us to get our message across more clearly."
Integrated into all LED models, including the 84-inch class Ultra HD screen, is LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology that helps provide color saturation and contrast for off-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical), resulting in a display with great picture quality that can be installed at virtually any angle or height. IPS technology also provides a temperature tolerance of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius), which helps alleviate a common problem with screens overheating and, as a result, suffering from permanent picture quality damage. The feature rich large-screen monitor also includes Smart Energy Saving, Temperature Sensor, Auto Brightness Sensor, ISM Method and Key Lock.
A slot at the rear of the display offers the opportunity to attach an external media player (compatible with LG Media Players MP700, MP500 Media Player) for a slimmer look and more convenient maintenance of the display solution. Additionally, the display offers a user friendly interface through its use of LG's proprietary web-based management platform, SuperSign Elite-w Lite, allowing integrators to pre-load templates to create and run dynamic content, coupled with quick navigation through menus to control networked displays and simultaneously run media files.
About LG Electronics USA
The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.
Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.
* "Ultra-high-definition" or "4K" content is not available for consumer devices. No broadcast standard currently exists for "4K" or "ultra-high-definition" television, and this product may or may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed.
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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Cathleen Cronin, +1-908-334-3209, cathleen.cronin@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.LGSolutions.com
First installation of 84-inch class commercial display at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has introduced the industry's first "Ultra High-Definition" 4K digital signage display, the commercial version of the award-winning LG 84-inch class (84.04 inch diagonal) Ultra HD TV.*
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/CG54139)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110203/CG42292LOGO-d)
The LG 84-inch class Ultra HD Signage Display is the flagship of LG's 2013 line of LED large-screen monitors that will be demonstrated at this month's Digital Signage Expo 2013 (booth 500). Boasting four times the screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) of traditional HD displays, the massive display is already attracting attention in the first-ever installation of 4K digital signage at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport.
The all-new Ultra HD commercial widescreen LED screen (model 84WS70MS-B) provides immersive wide viewing with a high quality and vivid picture featuring Ultra HD technology with 8 million pixels. The Ultra HD 2160p display has a bezel width of just 27.9mm, allowing displays to be arranged side-by-side. The 84-inch class Ultra HD display may be mounted in portrait or landscape mode for optimal use in commercial applications.
"LG continues to innovate in the emerging Ultra HD segment," said Y.K. Cho, B2B senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "As a company, we strive to offer incredible picture quality on an enormous scale across the board. We are extremely proud to bring our award-winning 84-inch class Ultra HD display technology to the commercial market where customers will benefit from interactive applications presented on a such a huge, visually stunning display."
Visitors to LG's booth at DSE 2013 will have the opportunity to interact with the massive display; however, they may spot the monitors even before arriving in the exhibit hall. The commercial Ultra HD display installation was completed last month at McCarran International Airport.
Two 84-inch class displays with stunning 4K content are featured in a new wayfinder kiosk in McCarran Airport's D Concourse, where nearly 32,000 passengers pass through its 45 gates on a daily basis and either take a tram to Terminal 1 or the new Terminal 3 to collect baggage depending upon which airline they arrived.
To help alleviate directional issues, McCarran airport officials opted to add the Ultra HD displays, encased in an 11-foot tall kiosk, to provide a very clear and unmistakable signage solution in addition to static overhead signs already in place. The monitor at the top of the kiosk runs a wayfinder application designed by Denver-based digital signage solutions provider, Four Winds Interactive.
"The LG Ultra HD display is a welcome addition to our D Concourse rotunda," said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Deputy Director for Clark County Department of Aviation, owner-operator of McCarran International Airport. "It has been challenging to communicate to customers the many changes that have taken place around the airport since the opening of Terminal 3, but this incredible new Ultra HD display will help capture people's attention and enable us to get our message across more clearly."
Integrated into all LED models, including the 84-inch class Ultra HD screen, is LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology that helps provide color saturation and contrast for off-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical), resulting in a display with great picture quality that can be installed at virtually any angle or height. IPS technology also provides a temperature tolerance of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius), which helps alleviate a common problem with screens overheating and, as a result, suffering from permanent picture quality damage. The feature rich large-screen monitor also includes Smart Energy Saving, Temperature Sensor, Auto Brightness Sensor, ISM Method and Key Lock.
A slot at the rear of the display offers the opportunity to attach an external media player (compatible with LG Media Players MP700, MP500 Media Player) for a slimmer look and more convenient maintenance of the display solution. Additionally, the display offers a user friendly interface through its use of LG's proprietary web-based management platform, SuperSign Elite-w Lite, allowing integrators to pre-load templates to create and run dynamic content, coupled with quick navigation through menus to control networked displays and simultaneously run media files.
About LG Electronics USA
The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.
Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.
* "Ultra-high-definition" or "4K" content is not available for consumer devices. No broadcast standard currently exists for "4K" or "ultra-high-definition" television, and this product may or may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA
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LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Cathleen Cronin, +1-908-334-3209, cathleen.cronin@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.LGSolutions.com
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:14:01 PM
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time(TM) Marks First Original, Full-Featured Debut Of Critically-Acclaimed Sly Cooper® Franchise On Both PlayStation®3 And PlayStation®Vita Systems
The Most Notorious Raccoon Thief on PlayStation® Celebrates his 10 Year Anniversary in his Most Exciting Adventure Yet
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the North American release of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time(TM), available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. Developed by Sanzaru Games, the development team behind PS3's premastered The Sly Collection(TM), the title introduces an all new epic time-traveling adventure complete with the beloved franchise's signature action-adventure platforming gameplay, humorous writing and the original voice actors Sly fans know and love. Continuing to evolve the series, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time brings the game to life across both PS3 and PS Vita, further expanding the gaming experience with "cross platform features" like Cross-Save, and immersive new touch controls and augmented reality on PS Vita.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)
In this new adventure, the gang tears through space and time to restore the legacy of the Cooper Clan through a variety of gameplay including open world exploration, new stealth and combat moves, action-packed missions, collectible costumes and treasures, interactive puzzles, and epic boss bottles. Chronicling where Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves(TM) concluded, Sly carries on with a case of alleged amnesia and dances off with gal pal Carmelita, leaving Bentley as the keeper of the treasured Thievius Raccoonus -- the Cooper family's ancient book of master thievery. When the pages start disappearing, the gang must help save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever by traveling back in time to meet Sly's most famous ancestors. With a full cast of playable characters, players will visit majestic and exotic locations such as Feudal Japan, Medieval England and Ancient Arabia in order to solve the mystery.
"Capturing a wide fan base when it debuted on PlayStation®2 over 10 years ago, Sly Cooper is one of PlayStation's most storied franchises, and today we mark the next evolution of the series with the release of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time," says Guy Longworth, Senior Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SCEA. "Playable on PS3 and PS Vita for the first time, gamers will now get to experience the beloved franchise at home or on the go, and in a whole new way through richer graphics, more immersive gameplay and seamless connectivity between the two devices."
In the series' most ambitious title yet, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time harnesses the processing power of the PS3 system to create completely re-designed characters, larger and more vibrant interactive environments, and realistic physics-based gameplay that brings the series forward for the most engaging Sly experience yet. Sly Cooper:Thieves in Time is also playable in vibrant Stereoscopic 3D on the PS3 system. With the PS Vita version, players can now take their campaign on the go with the Cross-Save, enabling save data sharing between the PS3 and PS Vita system so players can save their progress on one platform and continue their game on the other system. In addition, the PS Vita version fully utilizes the dual analog sticks for expert precision and platforming, and introduces front and rear touch controls, motion control, and augmented reality features for a more intuitive gaming experience.
Launching alongside the full-featured title, gamers will also be able to challenge their skills and their friends with the release of Bentley's Hackpack(TM), a new downloadable companion game for PlayStation®Network playable on both the PS3 and PS Vita systems. Featuring three of the retro inspired arcade mini-games from Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Bentley's Hackpack introduces an additional 20 levels and 100 challenges to each game and adds competitive social leaderboards so you can compete against your friends for top scores. Bentley's Hackpack is available as a free-to-play demo, or $2.99 for the complete experience, and has an ESRB rating of "E10+". Purchasing the PS3 or PS Vita version of Bentley's Hackpack will allow gamers to download the game on the alternative platform at no additional cost.
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is now available exclusively for $39.99 on the PS3 system and $29.99 on the PS Vita system. As an added bonus, consumers who buy the PS3 copy will receive a digital PS Vita version from PlayStation Network at no additional cost. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time has an ESRB rating of "E10+". For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, visit the PlayStation blog or the official game site http://slycooper.playstation.com/en-us/.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo, PS3 and PS Vita systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com.
Sly Cooper, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and Bentley's Hackpack are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The Sony Computer Entertainment logo is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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CONTACT: Jennifer Dean, +1-650-655-7307, jennifer_dean@playstation.sony.com
Web Site: http://slycooper.playstation.com/en-us
The Most Notorious Raccoon Thief on PlayStation® Celebrates his 10 Year Anniversary in his Most Exciting Adventure Yet
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the North American release of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time(TM), available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. Developed by Sanzaru Games, the development team behind PS3's premastered The Sly Collection(TM), the title introduces an all new epic time-traveling adventure complete with the beloved franchise's signature action-adventure platforming gameplay, humorous writing and the original voice actors Sly fans know and love. Continuing to evolve the series, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time brings the game to life across both PS3 and PS Vita, further expanding the gaming experience with "cross platform features" like Cross-Save, and immersive new touch controls and augmented reality on PS Vita.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)
In this new adventure, the gang tears through space and time to restore the legacy of the Cooper Clan through a variety of gameplay including open world exploration, new stealth and combat moves, action-packed missions, collectible costumes and treasures, interactive puzzles, and epic boss bottles. Chronicling where Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves(TM) concluded, Sly carries on with a case of alleged amnesia and dances off with gal pal Carmelita, leaving Bentley as the keeper of the treasured Thievius Raccoonus -- the Cooper family's ancient book of master thievery. When the pages start disappearing, the gang must help save the Cooper Clan legacy from being destroyed forever by traveling back in time to meet Sly's most famous ancestors. With a full cast of playable characters, players will visit majestic and exotic locations such as Feudal Japan, Medieval England and Ancient Arabia in order to solve the mystery.
"Capturing a wide fan base when it debuted on PlayStation®2 over 10 years ago, Sly Cooper is one of PlayStation's most storied franchises, and today we mark the next evolution of the series with the release of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time," says Guy Longworth, Senior Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SCEA. "Playable on PS3 and PS Vita for the first time, gamers will now get to experience the beloved franchise at home or on the go, and in a whole new way through richer graphics, more immersive gameplay and seamless connectivity between the two devices."
In the series' most ambitious title yet, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time harnesses the processing power of the PS3 system to create completely re-designed characters, larger and more vibrant interactive environments, and realistic physics-based gameplay that brings the series forward for the most engaging Sly experience yet. Sly Cooper:Thieves in Time is also playable in vibrant Stereoscopic 3D on the PS3 system. With the PS Vita version, players can now take their campaign on the go with the Cross-Save, enabling save data sharing between the PS3 and PS Vita system so players can save their progress on one platform and continue their game on the other system. In addition, the PS Vita version fully utilizes the dual analog sticks for expert precision and platforming, and introduces front and rear touch controls, motion control, and augmented reality features for a more intuitive gaming experience.
Launching alongside the full-featured title, gamers will also be able to challenge their skills and their friends with the release of Bentley's Hackpack(TM), a new downloadable companion game for PlayStation®Network playable on both the PS3 and PS Vita systems. Featuring three of the retro inspired arcade mini-games from Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, Bentley's Hackpack introduces an additional 20 levels and 100 challenges to each game and adds competitive social leaderboards so you can compete against your friends for top scores. Bentley's Hackpack is available as a free-to-play demo, or $2.99 for the complete experience, and has an ESRB rating of "E10+". Purchasing the PS3 or PS Vita version of Bentley's Hackpack will allow gamers to download the game on the alternative platform at no additional cost.
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is now available exclusively for $39.99 on the PS3 system and $29.99 on the PS Vita system. As an added bonus, consumers who buy the PS3 copy will receive a digital PS Vita version from PlayStation Network at no additional cost. Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time has an ESRB rating of "E10+". For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, visit the PlayStation blog or the official game site http://slycooper.playstation.com/en-us/.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo, PS3 and PS Vita systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
Visit us on the Web at http://www.us.playstation.com.
Sly Cooper, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and Bentley's Hackpack are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The Sony Computer Entertainment logo is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Dean, +1-650-655-7307, jennifer_dean@playstation.sony.com
Web Site: http://slycooper.playstation.com/en-us
Downtown Jacksonville Gets Smart On Parking
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 12:07:01 PM
Downtown Jacksonville Gets Smart On Parking
Mayor highlights Streetline technology making parking easier
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections of Downtown. This will allow people with smartphones or computers to find on-street parking spaces in real time, as well as the locations of parking garages and lots.
As part of Mayor Brown's vision to make Downtown more accessible, vibrant and lively, a project will take place to implement parking sensors near certain meters to make visiting Downtown easier for residents and visitors. The sensors will detect which spaces are available, which will be shown on a smartphone app that will also offer other useful features. By early March, the app - Parker(TM) by Streetline - will be published to connect the data to visitors.
"I am excited to see this innovative technology reach our streets," Mayor Brown said. "Our citizens have told us that parking is a big factor in their Downtown experiences, and this action represents another example of the determination that I and many other stakeholders have to move our Downtown forward and truly make it a destination for all our residents and visitors."
Mayor Brown has made economic development, and particularly reinvigorating Downtown, a strategic priority, successfully winning approval from Gov. Rick Scott, the Legislature and City Council for improvements to economic development by the city, including creation of the Downtown Investment Authority. Most recently, joined by business and community leaders, the mayor announced an initiative that invests $9 million in savings toward leveraging private investment for Downtown.
"We are delighted to help Jacksonville solve one of the most pressing problems facing our cities today - parking," said Zia Yusuf, CEO of Streetline "Using mobile parking guidance, Jacksonville drivers will be able to more easily enjoy all that Downtown has to offer."
Installation of 99 parking sensors will begin this week at the intersection of Laura and Forsyth Streets. The sensors will be embedded in the pavement.
The sensors will stretch along Laura Street from Monroe Street to Independent Drive and will also span several blocks of road intersecting Laura Street including Adams, Forsyth and Bay Streets. Parker is the sensors' partner smartphone app that will provide the location and availability of on-street spaces, as well as locations, rates, and hours of garages and lots. Once parked, motorists will be able to use the app to set a timer to track how much time is remaining on the meter or access walking directions back to their car.
"Parker will encourage even more residents to enjoy our great Downtown restaurants and activities," said Bill Prescott, vice-chair of the Downtown Marketing Collaborative and member of the executive board of Downtown Vision, Inc. "By guiding visitors directly to available spaces, people will see there is ample, easy to access parking in our urban core."
Besides an easy-to-use search and visual map similar to GPS and in-car navigation systems, the app includes a hands-free option with an audible cue when available parking is nearby. Parker is expected to be available for download in Jacksonville by the first week of March.
"It's encouraging to have the Streetline technology to help create a more user-friendly Downtown visitor experience," said Donald Harris, chairman of the Downtown Investment Authority. "There is a remarkable customer service angle to this pilot project that I believe will help strengthen the buzz about our Downtown and build on our momentum for new opportunities."
Streetline's parking solutions have been successfully implemented in other cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, New Brunswick, Reno, and Washington, DC.
About Streetline, Inc.
Streetline's mission is to make smart cities a reality through the use of sensor-enabled mobile and web applications. Streetline's pioneering technology makes the parking experience for consumers easier, while making cities and university campuses more efficient.
Streetline is a privately held company headquartered in Foster City, CA with smart parking deployments in Germany, the U.K., and across the United States including California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The company was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation, as well as IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year. In October 2012, Streetline was named a finalist for the prestigious 2012 World Technology Awards.
For more information on the company visit http://www.streetline.com.
SOURCE Streetline, Inc.
Streetline, Inc.
CONTACT: David DeCamp +1-904-630-1938, ddecamp@coj.net, or Debbie Tanguay, +1-650-242-3419, press@streetline.com
Web Site: http://www.streetline.com
Mayor highlights Streetline technology making parking easier
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections of Downtown. This will allow people with smartphones or computers to find on-street parking spaces in real time, as well as the locations of parking garages and lots.
As part of Mayor Brown's vision to make Downtown more accessible, vibrant and lively, a project will take place to implement parking sensors near certain meters to make visiting Downtown easier for residents and visitors. The sensors will detect which spaces are available, which will be shown on a smartphone app that will also offer other useful features. By early March, the app - Parker(TM) by Streetline - will be published to connect the data to visitors.
"I am excited to see this innovative technology reach our streets," Mayor Brown said. "Our citizens have told us that parking is a big factor in their Downtown experiences, and this action represents another example of the determination that I and many other stakeholders have to move our Downtown forward and truly make it a destination for all our residents and visitors."
Mayor Brown has made economic development, and particularly reinvigorating Downtown, a strategic priority, successfully winning approval from Gov. Rick Scott, the Legislature and City Council for improvements to economic development by the city, including creation of the Downtown Investment Authority. Most recently, joined by business and community leaders, the mayor announced an initiative that invests $9 million in savings toward leveraging private investment for Downtown.
"We are delighted to help Jacksonville solve one of the most pressing problems facing our cities today - parking," said Zia Yusuf, CEO of Streetline "Using mobile parking guidance, Jacksonville drivers will be able to more easily enjoy all that Downtown has to offer."
Installation of 99 parking sensors will begin this week at the intersection of Laura and Forsyth Streets. The sensors will be embedded in the pavement.
The sensors will stretch along Laura Street from Monroe Street to Independent Drive and will also span several blocks of road intersecting Laura Street including Adams, Forsyth and Bay Streets. Parker is the sensors' partner smartphone app that will provide the location and availability of on-street spaces, as well as locations, rates, and hours of garages and lots. Once parked, motorists will be able to use the app to set a timer to track how much time is remaining on the meter or access walking directions back to their car.
"Parker will encourage even more residents to enjoy our great Downtown restaurants and activities," said Bill Prescott, vice-chair of the Downtown Marketing Collaborative and member of the executive board of Downtown Vision, Inc. "By guiding visitors directly to available spaces, people will see there is ample, easy to access parking in our urban core."
Besides an easy-to-use search and visual map similar to GPS and in-car navigation systems, the app includes a hands-free option with an audible cue when available parking is nearby. Parker is expected to be available for download in Jacksonville by the first week of March.
"It's encouraging to have the Streetline technology to help create a more user-friendly Downtown visitor experience," said Donald Harris, chairman of the Downtown Investment Authority. "There is a remarkable customer service angle to this pilot project that I believe will help strengthen the buzz about our Downtown and build on our momentum for new opportunities."
Streetline's parking solutions have been successfully implemented in other cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Indianapolis, New Brunswick, Reno, and Washington, DC.
About Streetline, Inc.
Streetline's mission is to make smart cities a reality through the use of sensor-enabled mobile and web applications. Streetline's pioneering technology makes the parking experience for consumers easier, while making cities and university campuses more efficient.
Streetline is a privately held company headquartered in Foster City, CA with smart parking deployments in Germany, the U.K., and across the United States including California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The company was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation, as well as IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year. In October 2012, Streetline was named a finalist for the prestigious 2012 World Technology Awards.
For more information on the company visit http://www.streetline.com.
SOURCE Streetline, Inc.
Streetline, Inc.
CONTACT: David DeCamp +1-904-630-1938, ddecamp@coj.net, or Debbie Tanguay, +1-650-242-3419, press@streetline.com
Web Site: http://www.streetline.com
Wondershare Powercam(TM) For Android Gets A Makeover; New Photo Capture Modes, Cool Editing Features, And Enhanced Sharing Features Top The List
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 11:56:01 AM
Wondershare Powercam(TM) For Android Gets A Makeover; New Photo Capture Modes, Cool Editing Features, And Enhanced Sharing Features Top The List
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare, a world-renowned developer of Windows® and Mac® utility applications and mobile apps for consumers worldwide today released a completely redesigned PowerCam photo/video app for Android with a bevy of new features which empowers users to effortlessly capture and share life's precious moments. The new PowerCam for Android v2.1.1 supports new capture modes, fantastic new photo editing & enhancement tools, and even more options for uploading and sharing.
PowerCam for iOS has been selected by Apple as a "Best App of 2012" on the iTunes® App Store in China and other honors. Since its introduction in December 2011, PowerCam has garnered over 30 million downloads (1 million in the first 7 days), has been an iTunes Staff Pick, and is currently the #1 photography app in dozens of countries worldwide. And now, PowerCam for Android inherits its powerful functions as well.
PowerCam is a powerful yet easy-to-use camera app. With tons of real-time photo effects and filters, PowerCam enables you to produce gorgeous images in seconds. Featured with Color Splash, Panorama, Tilt-Shift and much more, PowerCam is almost the best photo app in the world.
Key Features:
1. 8 capture modes: Magic Shot, Anti-Shaking, Time Lapse, Smile Shot,
Tilt-Shift, Color Splash, Touch and Panorama;
2. 36 real-time effects and filters for capture and editing;
3. Collage feature let you combine photos to create awesome collages with
lots of backgrounds and layouts;
4. Share single one or several photos and videos in a batch to Instagram,
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, and more
What's new in PowerCam Android V2.1.1:
1. More Capture modes, including Anti-Shaking, Time Lapse, Smile Shot, Color
Splash, Touch;
2. Newly added powerful editing features coming with tons of amazing
effects, general adjustment like HDR/White
Balance/Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Sharpness, and others;
3. Stunning collage mode brings different photo grids and aspect ratios,
tons of background templates and colors, rounded inner and outer border,
and more;
4. Organizes photos by date in PowerCam Gallery;
5. Uploads photos in a batch to multiple social networks, including
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and others
Price & Availability
Wondershare PowerCam for Android V2.1.1 is available for immediate free download on Google Play. PowerCam is also available for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the Apple iTunes App Store.
Learn more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning multi-media, business productivity, PDF, and system utility software products at Wondershare.com.
About Wondershare
Wondershare, an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been honored as Deloitte Tech Fast 500 Asia Pacific and China 50 for three consecutive years, and Forbes Business Potential of China for two consecutive years. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.
Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company Public Relations, +1.925.699.5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
Web Site: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=powercahttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=powercam.activitym.activity
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare, a world-renowned developer of Windows® and Mac® utility applications and mobile apps for consumers worldwide today released a completely redesigned PowerCam photo/video app for Android with a bevy of new features which empowers users to effortlessly capture and share life's precious moments. The new PowerCam for Android v2.1.1 supports new capture modes, fantastic new photo editing & enhancement tools, and even more options for uploading and sharing.
PowerCam for iOS has been selected by Apple as a "Best App of 2012" on the iTunes® App Store in China and other honors. Since its introduction in December 2011, PowerCam has garnered over 30 million downloads (1 million in the first 7 days), has been an iTunes Staff Pick, and is currently the #1 photography app in dozens of countries worldwide. And now, PowerCam for Android inherits its powerful functions as well.
PowerCam is a powerful yet easy-to-use camera app. With tons of real-time photo effects and filters, PowerCam enables you to produce gorgeous images in seconds. Featured with Color Splash, Panorama, Tilt-Shift and much more, PowerCam is almost the best photo app in the world.
Key Features:
1. 8 capture modes: Magic Shot, Anti-Shaking, Time Lapse, Smile Shot,
Tilt-Shift, Color Splash, Touch and Panorama;
2. 36 real-time effects and filters for capture and editing;
3. Collage feature let you combine photos to create awesome collages with
lots of backgrounds and layouts;
4. Share single one or several photos and videos in a batch to Instagram,
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, and more
What's new in PowerCam Android V2.1.1:
1. More Capture modes, including Anti-Shaking, Time Lapse, Smile Shot, Color
Splash, Touch;
2. Newly added powerful editing features coming with tons of amazing
effects, general adjustment like HDR/White
Balance/Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Sharpness, and others;
3. Stunning collage mode brings different photo grids and aspect ratios,
tons of background templates and colors, rounded inner and outer border,
and more;
4. Organizes photos by date in PowerCam Gallery;
5. Uploads photos in a batch to multiple social networks, including
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and others
Price & Availability
Wondershare PowerCam for Android V2.1.1 is available for immediate free download on Google Play. PowerCam is also available for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad on the Apple iTunes App Store.
Learn more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning multi-media, business productivity, PDF, and system utility software products at Wondershare.com.
About Wondershare
Wondershare, an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been honored as Deloitte Tech Fast 500 Asia Pacific and China 50 for three consecutive years, and Forbes Business Potential of China for two consecutive years. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.
Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin, DeMoulin & Company Public Relations, +1.925.699.5423, robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
Web Site: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=powercahttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=powercam.activitym.activity
New Caney ISD Chooses TEAMS(TM) Centralized ERP & SIS to Upgrade District Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 11:28:01 AM
New Caney ISD Chooses TEAMS(TM) Centralized ERP & SIS to Upgrade District Technology
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologic Technology Systems, Inc. announced today school board approval of their New Caney ISD contract to replace the district's legacy versions of Finance, HR and Student Information System (SIS) with Prologic's centralized TEAMS(TM) ERP & SIS solution.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/DA54535LOGO)
The New Caney ISD is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Houston, Texas. The District houses about 11,500 students in nine elementary schools in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, a sixth grade campus, two middle schools serving seventh and eighth, two high schools, and one alternative education center with students in grades first through twelfth.
"When it came time to replace our finance, HR and student information system, we looked at Prologic, SunGard, Skyward and TxEIS," stated Dustin Hardin, Director of Technology for New Caney ISD. "Prologic simply has the most integrated system in terms of connecting Student and Finance into a single database, with the best support and price package," concluded Hardin.
TEAMS ERP & SIS will serve as the backbone for the district's financial, HR/Payroll, budgeting, inventory/purchasing and student data. The system uses a single, centralized database that relates all administrative and student variables into a sophisticated environment with real-time updates enabling more accurate reporting and improved decision making.
"We're excited about working with the team at New Caney," stated Jim Pepper, President and Founder of Prologic Technology Systems, Inc. "Their positive feedback about our tightly integrated methodology and our support programs is further validation that we are on the right track with what districts are seeking as they upgrade to the next generation of technology," concluded Pepper.
About Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Prologic is the first advanced technology solution for K-12 school district administration and student management. Prologic's Total Education Administrative Management Solution (TEAMS ERP(TM)) seamlessly bridges the silos of finance, human resource and student information into a single, cohesive database capable of real-time reporting and simplified collaboration among district teachers, students, administrators and parents. TEAMS ERP is ideal for school districts requiring a robust, yet easy-to-use system that is highly scalable and configurable. Prologic has been solely focused on delivering intelligent software solutions to the K-12 market since 1992. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit us online at http://www.ptsteams.com
Prologic Media Contact:
Deborah A. Kaufman
dkaufman@embella.com
(315) 867-7037
SOURCE Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/DA54535LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ptsteams.com
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologic Technology Systems, Inc. announced today school board approval of their New Caney ISD contract to replace the district's legacy versions of Finance, HR and Student Information System (SIS) with Prologic's centralized TEAMS(TM) ERP & SIS solution.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/DA54535LOGO)
The New Caney ISD is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Houston, Texas. The District houses about 11,500 students in nine elementary schools in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, a sixth grade campus, two middle schools serving seventh and eighth, two high schools, and one alternative education center with students in grades first through twelfth.
"When it came time to replace our finance, HR and student information system, we looked at Prologic, SunGard, Skyward and TxEIS," stated Dustin Hardin, Director of Technology for New Caney ISD. "Prologic simply has the most integrated system in terms of connecting Student and Finance into a single database, with the best support and price package," concluded Hardin.
TEAMS ERP & SIS will serve as the backbone for the district's financial, HR/Payroll, budgeting, inventory/purchasing and student data. The system uses a single, centralized database that relates all administrative and student variables into a sophisticated environment with real-time updates enabling more accurate reporting and improved decision making.
"We're excited about working with the team at New Caney," stated Jim Pepper, President and Founder of Prologic Technology Systems, Inc. "Their positive feedback about our tightly integrated methodology and our support programs is further validation that we are on the right track with what districts are seeking as they upgrade to the next generation of technology," concluded Pepper.
About Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Prologic is the first advanced technology solution for K-12 school district administration and student management. Prologic's Total Education Administrative Management Solution (TEAMS ERP(TM)) seamlessly bridges the silos of finance, human resource and student information into a single, cohesive database capable of real-time reporting and simplified collaboration among district teachers, students, administrators and parents. TEAMS ERP is ideal for school districts requiring a robust, yet easy-to-use system that is highly scalable and configurable. Prologic has been solely focused on delivering intelligent software solutions to the K-12 market since 1992. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit us online at http://www.ptsteams.com
Prologic Media Contact:
Deborah A. Kaufman
dkaufman@embella.com
(315) 867-7037
SOURCE Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/DA54535LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Prologic Technology Systems, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ptsteams.com
ValidSoft SMART(TM) Solution to Tackle Consumer and Micro-merchant Fraud to be Provided by Spindle
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 11:14:02 AM
ValidSoft SMART(TM) Solution to Tackle Consumer and Micro-merchant Fraud to be Provided by Spindle
LONDON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ValidSoft (http://www.validsoft.com), a global supplier of advanced telecommunications-based fraud prevention, authentication and transaction verification solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE MKT: ETAK), has announced that its Secure Mobile Architecture for Real-time Transactions (SMART(TM)) has been selected to be an integral element in the recently announced comprehensive payment acceptance service solution to be provided by Spindle, Inc. (OTCBB:SPDL), a leading US-provider of mobile payments solutions.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/MM75872LOGO)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/MM75492LOGO)
With fraud costs estimated to be over $100 billion annually in the United States, according to public and private sources, fraud-prevention is quickly becoming a matter of survivability for many merchants. However, with the emergence of the micro-merchant, where a smart-phone and card-reader dongle are all that's required to set up shop and process card payments, protection from merchant fraud, driven by the relative ease of being able to process cards, is becoming an imperative in the protection of acquirers.
"As smaller merchants become more successful and expand their clientele, they become more exposed to a number of potential fraud vectors including those that can lead to expensive charge-backs. For many merchants, this can have a devastating impact on profitability, and even survival," said David Ide, Chairman of Spindle. "But having said that, we also need to provide adequate protection against the offenders who see the micro-merchants as the targets on their fraudulent scheme." added Ide. "The winning formula is providing this protection in a way that is low/no friction to both consumer and merchant."
According to Pat Carroll, chief executive officer at ValidSoft, and a highly-regarded expert on fraud prevention in the financial services industry, "the frequency and magnitude of fraud and security breaches in the payments space is rapidly rising. Ultra Strong Authentication(TM) (USA) and verification are applied at all stages of the mobile payments process, including: Enrollment, Activation and Transacting. Security is only as strong as its weakest link and the recent high profile case of one of the largest UK banks announcing the suspension of its mobile app due to a security flaw in its enrollment process is a stark reminder of this. While prevention of breaches is important, the industry is concerned about the friction factor, so it is imperative that institutions employ a layered approach of strong authentication and verification combining visible and invisible security checks, to ensure merchants are not at risk, whilst also protecting against rogue merchants in the growing area of micro-merchants. This ensures that a complex security model can be implemented, with low friction and high ease-of-use for the merchant and consumer."
"The merchant community relies on service providers such as Spindle to provide easy-to-use payment acceptance solutions that protect them from fraud, without imposing onerous security procedures that can sometimes be difficult to implement and maintain," said Bill Clark, President of Spindle. "In the mobile payment ecosystem, fraud is a major concern for merchants. The integration of the ValidSoft solution allows us to provide highly-authenticated transaction services that can, we believe, virtually eliminate the risk of fraud and consequential charge-backs for merchants that use the Spindle solution, and do so in a way that increases customer convenience, satisfaction and trust."
About Spindle:
Spindle, Inc. (OTCBB: SPDL), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a comprehensive platform that supports consumer and merchant engagement services including payment, couponing, loyalty, and advertising in a secure end-to-end SaaS platform. The company's platform, which is white-labeled by financial institutions, mobile operators, and other organizations, is used to facilitate transactions among individuals and businesses. Spindle offers a technology-agnostic platform that manages customer boarding, risk, underwriting and transaction processing.
About ValidSoft:
ValidSoft Limited has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Elephant Talk since early 2010 and underpins its mobile/cloud security offering. The company is a market leader in providing solutions to counter electronic fraud relating to a variety of bank, card, internet and telephone channels. ValidSoft's solutions are used to verify the authenticity of both parties to a transaction (Mutual Authentication), the security of the relevant telecommunication channel used (Secure Communications), and the integrity of transactions itself (Transaction Verification) for the mass market, in a highly cost effective and secure manner while being very easy to use.
The company counts several leading worldwide service providers and institutions amongst its customers. ValidSoft is the only security software company in the world that has been granted three European Privacy Seals. Visit http://www.validsoft.com.
Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETAK), is a leading international provider of proprietary Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms for the telecommunications industry that empower Mobile Network Operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators/Enablers/Aggregators with a full suite of Applications, Full OSS/BSS Systems, Delivery Platforms, Support and Managed Services, on-site, cloud, hybrid and S/PaaS solutions, including Network, Mobile Internet ID Solutions, Secure Remote Access Management, Loyalty Management and Transaction Processing Services, superior Industry Expertise and high quality Customer Service without substantial upfront investment. Elephant Talk can count several of the world's leading Mobile Operators amongst its customers including Vodafone, T-Mobile and Zain, and virtually all business is focused on tier 1 and tier 2 operators worldwide. Visit http://www.elephanttalk.com.
Media Contacts:
Public Relations:
UK: Fishburn Hedges +44 (0)20 7839 4321
validsoft@fishburn-hedges.co.uk
Investor Relations:
Steve Gersten
Elephant Talk Communications Corp.
+ 1 813 926 8920
Steve.Gersten@validsoft.com
Peter Salkowski
The Blueshirt Group
+1 415 489 2184
peter@blueshirtgroup.com
SOURCE ValidSoft
ValidSoft
Web Site: http://www.validsoft.com
LONDON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ValidSoft (http://www.validsoft.com), a global supplier of advanced telecommunications-based fraud prevention, authentication and transaction verification solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE MKT: ETAK), has announced that its Secure Mobile Architecture for Real-time Transactions (SMART(TM)) has been selected to be an integral element in the recently announced comprehensive payment acceptance service solution to be provided by Spindle, Inc. (OTCBB:SPDL), a leading US-provider of mobile payments solutions.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/MM75872LOGO)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/MM75492LOGO)
With fraud costs estimated to be over $100 billion annually in the United States, according to public and private sources, fraud-prevention is quickly becoming a matter of survivability for many merchants. However, with the emergence of the micro-merchant, where a smart-phone and card-reader dongle are all that's required to set up shop and process card payments, protection from merchant fraud, driven by the relative ease of being able to process cards, is becoming an imperative in the protection of acquirers.
"As smaller merchants become more successful and expand their clientele, they become more exposed to a number of potential fraud vectors including those that can lead to expensive charge-backs. For many merchants, this can have a devastating impact on profitability, and even survival," said David Ide, Chairman of Spindle. "But having said that, we also need to provide adequate protection against the offenders who see the micro-merchants as the targets on their fraudulent scheme." added Ide. "The winning formula is providing this protection in a way that is low/no friction to both consumer and merchant."
According to Pat Carroll, chief executive officer at ValidSoft, and a highly-regarded expert on fraud prevention in the financial services industry, "the frequency and magnitude of fraud and security breaches in the payments space is rapidly rising. Ultra Strong Authentication(TM) (USA) and verification are applied at all stages of the mobile payments process, including: Enrollment, Activation and Transacting. Security is only as strong as its weakest link and the recent high profile case of one of the largest UK banks announcing the suspension of its mobile app due to a security flaw in its enrollment process is a stark reminder of this. While prevention of breaches is important, the industry is concerned about the friction factor, so it is imperative that institutions employ a layered approach of strong authentication and verification combining visible and invisible security checks, to ensure merchants are not at risk, whilst also protecting against rogue merchants in the growing area of micro-merchants. This ensures that a complex security model can be implemented, with low friction and high ease-of-use for the merchant and consumer."
"The merchant community relies on service providers such as Spindle to provide easy-to-use payment acceptance solutions that protect them from fraud, without imposing onerous security procedures that can sometimes be difficult to implement and maintain," said Bill Clark, President of Spindle. "In the mobile payment ecosystem, fraud is a major concern for merchants. The integration of the ValidSoft solution allows us to provide highly-authenticated transaction services that can, we believe, virtually eliminate the risk of fraud and consequential charge-backs for merchants that use the Spindle solution, and do so in a way that increases customer convenience, satisfaction and trust."
About Spindle:
Spindle, Inc. (OTCBB: SPDL), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a comprehensive platform that supports consumer and merchant engagement services including payment, couponing, loyalty, and advertising in a secure end-to-end SaaS platform. The company's platform, which is white-labeled by financial institutions, mobile operators, and other organizations, is used to facilitate transactions among individuals and businesses. Spindle offers a technology-agnostic platform that manages customer boarding, risk, underwriting and transaction processing.
About ValidSoft:
ValidSoft Limited has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Elephant Talk since early 2010 and underpins its mobile/cloud security offering. The company is a market leader in providing solutions to counter electronic fraud relating to a variety of bank, card, internet and telephone channels. ValidSoft's solutions are used to verify the authenticity of both parties to a transaction (Mutual Authentication), the security of the relevant telecommunication channel used (Secure Communications), and the integrity of transactions itself (Transaction Verification) for the mass market, in a highly cost effective and secure manner while being very easy to use.
The company counts several leading worldwide service providers and institutions amongst its customers. ValidSoft is the only security software company in the world that has been granted three European Privacy Seals. Visit http://www.validsoft.com.
Elephant Talk Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETAK), is a leading international provider of proprietary Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms for the telecommunications industry that empower Mobile Network Operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators/Enablers/Aggregators with a full suite of Applications, Full OSS/BSS Systems, Delivery Platforms, Support and Managed Services, on-site, cloud, hybrid and S/PaaS solutions, including Network, Mobile Internet ID Solutions, Secure Remote Access Management, Loyalty Management and Transaction Processing Services, superior Industry Expertise and high quality Customer Service without substantial upfront investment. Elephant Talk can count several of the world's leading Mobile Operators amongst its customers including Vodafone, T-Mobile and Zain, and virtually all business is focused on tier 1 and tier 2 operators worldwide. Visit http://www.elephanttalk.com.
Media Contacts:
Public Relations:
UK: Fishburn Hedges +44 (0)20 7839 4321
validsoft@fishburn-hedges.co.uk
Investor Relations:
Steve Gersten
Elephant Talk Communications Corp.
+ 1 813 926 8920
Steve.Gersten@validsoft.com
Peter Salkowski
The Blueshirt Group
+1 415 489 2184
peter@blueshirtgroup.com
SOURCE ValidSoft
ValidSoft
Web Site: http://www.validsoft.com
Internet & Telephone Acquires Managed IT Services Company NECOM Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 11:00:02 AM
Internet & Telephone Acquires Managed IT Services Company NECOM Solutions
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet & Telephone, LLC CEO Paul Cissel today announced the company's acquisition of NECOM Solutions of Wilmington, MA. The acquisition strengthens Internet & Telephone's product offering and increases its employee base. NECOM clients can now take advantage of the Internet & Telephone product spectrum.
"Internet & Telephone and NECOM together will offer customers industry-leading managed IT services," said Cissel. "Both companies have years of network excellence, customized solutions and outstanding customer support. We will now offer more services, more technology solutions and more options with the same high levels of performance, reliability and support that our customers have come to expect from us."
Internet & Telephone was founded by Merrimack Valley entrepreneurs Paul Cissel and Pete Peterson in April, 2002. With the NECOM Solutions acquisition complete, Internet & Telephone has now served over 5,000 voice and data clients. Internet & Telephone will retain all full-time NECOM personnel. Howard J. Britt, Jr. the founder, President and CEO of NECOM will move into a role of providing sales and service to existing NECOM customers.
Britt said the acquisition will be an advantage to his customers. "This combination is highly complementary," said Britt. "The broad reach of our combined technology, the years of expertise of our dedicated employees and our shared commitment to exemplary service will establish Internet & Telephone as the premier Managed Service Provider in Massachusetts."
"This acquisition should be a win-win for all involved," said David Baker, a technology expert and investment officer at North American Management Company. "The combined company is well positioned for growth and meeting the ever-increasing need for technology solutions, high-touch customer service and high-performance bandwidth."
Internet & Telephone is a local provider of managed IT devices along with VOIP telephone systems, voice and data services. Internet & Telephone, LLC has now acquired six New England based high tech companies. In addition to NECOM Solutions, Internet & Telephone has acquired Entegra Solution, Netway Internet, Russet Communications (Whiz Wireless), TTLC Wireless, and Airnet Connect.
NECOM Solutions was founded in 1979 as one of the first telephone systems integrators in Northern Massachusetts. NECOM has served more than 2,500 clients located throughout Greater Boston and New Hampshire.
Internet & Telephone is headquartered in North Andover, MA.
Contact:
Pete Peterson
Internet & Telephone, LLC
978.683.9100; ppeterson@itllc.net
SOURCE Internet & Telephone, LLC
Internet & Telephone, LLC
Web Site: http://www.itllc.net
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet & Telephone, LLC CEO Paul Cissel today announced the company's acquisition of NECOM Solutions of Wilmington, MA. The acquisition strengthens Internet & Telephone's product offering and increases its employee base. NECOM clients can now take advantage of the Internet & Telephone product spectrum.
"Internet & Telephone and NECOM together will offer customers industry-leading managed IT services," said Cissel. "Both companies have years of network excellence, customized solutions and outstanding customer support. We will now offer more services, more technology solutions and more options with the same high levels of performance, reliability and support that our customers have come to expect from us."
Internet & Telephone was founded by Merrimack Valley entrepreneurs Paul Cissel and Pete Peterson in April, 2002. With the NECOM Solutions acquisition complete, Internet & Telephone has now served over 5,000 voice and data clients. Internet & Telephone will retain all full-time NECOM personnel. Howard J. Britt, Jr. the founder, President and CEO of NECOM will move into a role of providing sales and service to existing NECOM customers.
Britt said the acquisition will be an advantage to his customers. "This combination is highly complementary," said Britt. "The broad reach of our combined technology, the years of expertise of our dedicated employees and our shared commitment to exemplary service will establish Internet & Telephone as the premier Managed Service Provider in Massachusetts."
"This acquisition should be a win-win for all involved," said David Baker, a technology expert and investment officer at North American Management Company. "The combined company is well positioned for growth and meeting the ever-increasing need for technology solutions, high-touch customer service and high-performance bandwidth."
Internet & Telephone is a local provider of managed IT devices along with VOIP telephone systems, voice and data services. Internet & Telephone, LLC has now acquired six New England based high tech companies. In addition to NECOM Solutions, Internet & Telephone has acquired Entegra Solution, Netway Internet, Russet Communications (Whiz Wireless), TTLC Wireless, and Airnet Connect.
NECOM Solutions was founded in 1979 as one of the first telephone systems integrators in Northern Massachusetts. NECOM has served more than 2,500 clients located throughout Greater Boston and New Hampshire.
Internet & Telephone is headquartered in North Andover, MA.
Contact:
Pete Peterson
Internet & Telephone, LLC
978.683.9100; ppeterson@itllc.net
SOURCE Internet & Telephone, LLC
Internet & Telephone, LLC
Web Site: http://www.itllc.net
Lela.com Makes Shopping Easier with Consumer Reviews from Viewpoints.com
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:21:01 AM
Lela.com Makes Shopping Easier with Consumer Reviews from Viewpoints.com
Lela.com, the personal shopping assistant and product-matchmaking e-commerce technology, partners with Viewpoints.com to create a uniquely engaging and satisfying shopping experience.
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lela (http://www.lela.com), the innovative people-to-products matching technology website, is speeding the path to purchase. Effective immediately, product reviews from Viewpoints (http://www.viewpoints.com) will appear on Lela, providing a new dimension of insight to guide purchase decisions.
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Focusing on "Decision Simplicity"
Consumers are overwhelmed by the current distractions of shopping online. Harvard Business Review recently noted excessive marketing impairs the consumer's ability to make buying decisions. Together Lela and Viewpoints provide just the right amount of product feedback in categories important to families, including strollers and car seats, as well as consumer electronics like eReaders and flat screen TVs.
Consumer reviews valuable
In September 2012, the global public relations firm Weber Shandwick asked 2,004 adults how they use reviews to purchase consumer electronics. Most (74%) said they search reviews online before buying. Nearly all (95%) said a favorable review had given them confidence in making a purchase.
"Weber Shandwick called the evidence 'resounding' that consumer reviews drive behavior. Viewpoints is pleased to bring our authentic, unfiltered reviews to Lela and its highly engaged shoppers," says Viewpoints Founder and CEO Matt Moog.
"Our customers have told us they want reviews to make Lela truly a one-stop shopping experience," said Kyle Harris, president and COO of Lela. "Viewpoints' succinct reviews created by consumers for consumers will take the Lela.com experience to the next level."
About Lela
Lela (http://www.lela.com) is the first online shopping assistant that matches people to products using a unique and intuitive technology platform that combines science with subconscious. Lela's Compatibility Profile analyzes a shopper's personality from a short quiz to discover tastes, lifestyle, values and budget, then custom curates a product listing with individualized ratings on every one. The result is a truly meaningful shopping experience that reduces search time and increases purchase confidence.
About Viewpoints
Viewpoints (http://www.viewpoints.com) features 480,000+ consumer reviews covering 34,000+ products, including appliances, consumer electronics, mattresses, health and beauty items, baby gear and insurance. Both reviews and ratings are available free of charge and without registration.
Viewpoints.com Contact: Carol Fowler 312-656-9727
Lela.com Contact: David Becker 917-664-9752
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Lela; Viewpoints
Web Site: http://www.viewpoints.com
Lela.com, the personal shopping assistant and product-matchmaking e-commerce technology, partners with Viewpoints.com to create a uniquely engaging and satisfying shopping experience.
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lela (http://www.lela.com), the innovative people-to-products matching technology website, is speeding the path to purchase. Effective immediately, product reviews from Viewpoints (http://www.viewpoints.com) will appear on Lela, providing a new dimension of insight to guide purchase decisions.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/CG54467)
Focusing on "Decision Simplicity"
Consumers are overwhelmed by the current distractions of shopping online. Harvard Business Review recently noted excessive marketing impairs the consumer's ability to make buying decisions. Together Lela and Viewpoints provide just the right amount of product feedback in categories important to families, including strollers and car seats, as well as consumer electronics like eReaders and flat screen TVs.
Consumer reviews valuable
In September 2012, the global public relations firm Weber Shandwick asked 2,004 adults how they use reviews to purchase consumer electronics. Most (74%) said they search reviews online before buying. Nearly all (95%) said a favorable review had given them confidence in making a purchase.
"Weber Shandwick called the evidence 'resounding' that consumer reviews drive behavior. Viewpoints is pleased to bring our authentic, unfiltered reviews to Lela and its highly engaged shoppers," says Viewpoints Founder and CEO Matt Moog.
"Our customers have told us they want reviews to make Lela truly a one-stop shopping experience," said Kyle Harris, president and COO of Lela. "Viewpoints' succinct reviews created by consumers for consumers will take the Lela.com experience to the next level."
About Lela
Lela (http://www.lela.com) is the first online shopping assistant that matches people to products using a unique and intuitive technology platform that combines science with subconscious. Lela's Compatibility Profile analyzes a shopper's personality from a short quiz to discover tastes, lifestyle, values and budget, then custom curates a product listing with individualized ratings on every one. The result is a truly meaningful shopping experience that reduces search time and increases purchase confidence.
About Viewpoints
Viewpoints (http://www.viewpoints.com) features 480,000+ consumer reviews covering 34,000+ products, including appliances, consumer electronics, mattresses, health and beauty items, baby gear and insurance. Both reviews and ratings are available free of charge and without registration.
Viewpoints.com Contact: Carol Fowler 312-656-9727
Lela.com Contact: David Becker 917-664-9752
SOURCE Lela; Viewpoints
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Lela; Viewpoints
Web Site: http://www.viewpoints.com
SCSI Trade Association Announces 2013 Board of Directors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:21:01 AM
SCSI Trade Association Announces 2013 Board of Directors
12Gb/s SAS products expected in production volumes in 2013 along with advancement of SCSI Express technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The SCSI Trade Association (STA) (http://www.scsita.org/), a member-run industry association established to support and promote SCSI technology, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2013. After appointments to the board were made in July 2012 due to job changes and a retirement, the entire board roster was reelected.
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Returning officers include STA President Martin Czekalski of Seagate Technology and Greg McSorley of Amphenol, who serves as Vice President. Mike James of SanDisk returns to the board as Secretary and Susan Bobholz of Intel remains Treasurer.
"STA's success has been due in no small part to the quality and leadership provided by our Board of Directors," said Marty Czekalski, Interface Architecture Initiatives Manager, Seagate Technology and President, STA. "I offer my gratitude to all returning members who have served us well through a busy year as well as a transitional period."
Czekalski reported that in 2012, SAS continued to further its entrenchment in to Enterprise storage and there was significant market movement toward broad based 12Gb/s SAS adoption. STA also celebrated a vigorous turnout for its Technology Showcase held in May with the theme of "Taming the Data Beast," and continues to move forward with SCSI Express, a PCIe storage initiative, he said.
"In 2013, STA member companies are actively working with the INCITS T10 Technical Committee to release the SOP and PQI standards so that SCSI Express products can be delivered to market," added Czekalski. "STA will also be hosting three Plugfests in 2013, two devoted to SAS 12Gb/s SAS and one devoted to SCSI Express. Additionally, we expect the release of 12Gb/s SAS products in production volumes later this year."
2013 Officers of the STA Board of Directors:
-- President; Martin Czekalski, Interface Architecture Initiatives Manager,
Seagate Technology
-- Vice President; Greg McSorley, Technical Business Development Manager,
Amphenol Corporation
-- Treasurer; Susan Bobholz, Storage Business Development Director, Intel
-- Secretary; Mike James, Director, Engineering, Enterprise Storage
Solutions, SanDisk Corporation
STA Board Members-at-Large:
-- David Allen, Director, Storage Business Development, PMC
-- Don Jeanette, Director, Product Marketing, Toshiba
-- Rick Kutcipal, External Storage Market Segment Lead, LSI Corporation
-- Jay Neer, Industry Standards Manager, Molex
-- Dan Reno, Director, Technical Marketing Enterprise, Western Digital
Current STA Membership Roster:
ACARD Technology HGST SerialTek
Amphenol Intel Smart Storage Systems
ATTO Technology JDSU STEC
BizLink Technology LeCroy TE Connectivity
Cheng Fwa Industrial LSI Toshiba America
Dell Marvell Semiconductor UNH (Honorary)
FCI Molex Volex
Foxconn Electronics NetApp Western Digital
Fujikura/DDK PMC-Sierra Xyratex
Fusion-io SanDisk
Hewlett-Packard Seagate Technology
About STA
The SCSI Trade Association (STA) was established in 1996 to provide a focal point for members to communicate the benefits of SCSI to the industry. STA promotes the understanding and use of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology and influences the evolution of SCSI standards to meet future industry needs. The Association has a nine-member Board of Directors, which oversees the Marketing Communications and Technology Committees and all STA activities. To subscribe to Serial Storage Wire, STA's free Serial Attached SCSI newsletter, please visit: http://www.scsita.org/serial-storage-wire/. For more information, please visit the STA web site at http://www.scsita.org, send an email to info@scsita.org or call the STA office at (415) 561-6273.
Media Contact:
Linda Capcara
Global Connect Communications
480-229-7090
linda@scsita.org
SOURCE SCSI Trade Association
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SCSI Trade Association
Web Site: http://www.scsita.org
12Gb/s SAS products expected in production volumes in 2013 along with advancement of SCSI Express technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The SCSI Trade Association (STA) (http://www.scsita.org/), a member-run industry association established to support and promote SCSI technology, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for 2013. After appointments to the board were made in July 2012 due to job changes and a retirement, the entire board roster was reelected.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/LA54127LOGO)
Returning officers include STA President Martin Czekalski of Seagate Technology and Greg McSorley of Amphenol, who serves as Vice President. Mike James of SanDisk returns to the board as Secretary and Susan Bobholz of Intel remains Treasurer.
"STA's success has been due in no small part to the quality and leadership provided by our Board of Directors," said Marty Czekalski, Interface Architecture Initiatives Manager, Seagate Technology and President, STA. "I offer my gratitude to all returning members who have served us well through a busy year as well as a transitional period."
Czekalski reported that in 2012, SAS continued to further its entrenchment in to Enterprise storage and there was significant market movement toward broad based 12Gb/s SAS adoption. STA also celebrated a vigorous turnout for its Technology Showcase held in May with the theme of "Taming the Data Beast," and continues to move forward with SCSI Express, a PCIe storage initiative, he said.
"In 2013, STA member companies are actively working with the INCITS T10 Technical Committee to release the SOP and PQI standards so that SCSI Express products can be delivered to market," added Czekalski. "STA will also be hosting three Plugfests in 2013, two devoted to SAS 12Gb/s SAS and one devoted to SCSI Express. Additionally, we expect the release of 12Gb/s SAS products in production volumes later this year."
2013 Officers of the STA Board of Directors:
-- President; Martin Czekalski, Interface Architecture Initiatives Manager,
Seagate Technology
-- Vice President; Greg McSorley, Technical Business Development Manager,
Amphenol Corporation
-- Treasurer; Susan Bobholz, Storage Business Development Director, Intel
-- Secretary; Mike James, Director, Engineering, Enterprise Storage
Solutions, SanDisk Corporation
STA Board Members-at-Large:
-- David Allen, Director, Storage Business Development, PMC
-- Don Jeanette, Director, Product Marketing, Toshiba
-- Rick Kutcipal, External Storage Market Segment Lead, LSI Corporation
-- Jay Neer, Industry Standards Manager, Molex
-- Dan Reno, Director, Technical Marketing Enterprise, Western Digital
Current STA Membership Roster:
ACARD Technology HGST SerialTek
Amphenol Intel Smart Storage Systems
ATTO Technology JDSU STEC
BizLink Technology LeCroy TE Connectivity
Cheng Fwa Industrial LSI Toshiba America
Dell Marvell Semiconductor UNH (Honorary)
FCI Molex Volex
Foxconn Electronics NetApp Western Digital
Fujikura/DDK PMC-Sierra Xyratex
Fusion-io SanDisk
Hewlett-Packard Seagate Technology
About STA
The SCSI Trade Association (STA) was established in 1996 to provide a focal point for members to communicate the benefits of SCSI to the industry. STA promotes the understanding and use of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology and influences the evolution of SCSI standards to meet future industry needs. The Association has a nine-member Board of Directors, which oversees the Marketing Communications and Technology Committees and all STA activities. To subscribe to Serial Storage Wire, STA's free Serial Attached SCSI newsletter, please visit: http://www.scsita.org/serial-storage-wire/. For more information, please visit the STA web site at http://www.scsita.org, send an email to info@scsita.org or call the STA office at (415) 561-6273.
Media Contact:
Linda Capcara
Global Connect Communications
480-229-7090
linda@scsita.org
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SCSI Trade Association
Web Site: http://www.scsita.org
ZocDoc Comes to San Antonio, Helping Patients Find Doctors and Instantly Book Appointments Online
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:14:01 AM
ZocDoc Comes to San Antonio, Helping Patients Find Doctors and Instantly Book Appointments Online
San Antonio Patients Will Enjoy Faster Access to Medical Care with ZocDoc
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ZocDoc arrives in the San Antonio area today, helping residents and visitors alike effortlessly secure faster access to local medical care. ZocDoc is a free service that allows patients to find a doctor nearby who accepts their insurance, view the doctor's real-time availability, and then instantly book an appointment online. The typical ZocDoc patient sees a doctor in just 24 to 72 hours - a vast improvement from the three week national average that patients currently wait to see a doctor.
At launch, patients can use ZocDoc to book appointments with participating San Antonio primary care doctors, obstetrician-gynecologists, and eye doctors. Other specialists, including dentists, dermatologists, ear, nose, and throat doctors, and many more will soon be available in San Antonio.
To use this free service, patients simply visit the ZocDoc website (http://www.zocdoc.com) or the free ZocDoc mobile app (iPhone, Android, and Blackberry) and enter their location, insurance, and the type of doctor they would like to see. ZocDoc then shows local physicians' real-time availability, qualifications, and verified patient reviews to help patients choose the San Antonio doctor who best fits their needs. Patients then select an available appointment time and complete a brief confirmation process. With ZocDoc, patients can book anytime, anywhere - whether the doctor's office is open or closed.
ZocDoc allows San Antonio patients to get faster care by revealing a hidden supply of doctor appointments (including many last-minute cancellations) and making them instantly available online. This transparency reduces patients' long wait times and increases efficiency for local medical practices - a vital service given the country's current doctor shortage, which only stands to become worse with 32 million new patients entering the system under the Affordable Care Act.
"We hope San Antonio residents will use ZocDoc to gain fast access to the quality care they need and deserve," said ZocDoc founder & CEO Cyrus Massoumi. "We have all experienced how difficult it can be to find the right doctor and quickly secure an appointment, and ZocDoc aims to be a personal health ally to patients who want care that works for them."
In the coming months, San Antonio patients will also be able to use ZocDoc Check-In - the #1 most requested new feature to date by patients using ZocDoc. After booking an appointment, ZocDoc Check-In allows patients to fill out their medical forms online, at their convenience, prior to their visit. ZocDoc securely saves this information and will pre-fill forms when a patient books with a participating ZocDoc physician again in the future.
ZocDoc is currently available in over 1,700 US cities, and covers over 40 percent of the US population. ZocDoc also offers a Spanish-language version of its free service called ZocDoc en Espanol (espanol.zocdoc.com; iPhone and Android) that helps Hispanic patients effortlessly find Spanish-speaking doctors and book appointments with them.
To learn more about ZocDoc, please visit the ZocDoc press room. Follow the latest ZocDoc news on the ZocDoc blog, via Twitter, or on Facebook.
About ZocDoc
More than 2.5 million patients each month use ZocDoc to find a nearby doctor or dentist and instantly book an appointment online. The company's most recent product, ZocDoc Check-In, allows patients to fill out their paperwork online in advance of their appointment. By revealing the 'hidden supply' of appointments, ZocDoc helps patients receive faster access to care and optimizes doctors' schedules. ZocDoc has raised $95 million in investments to date and is currently available in +1,700 cities and covers 40 percent of the US population. This service is free for patients via ZocDoc.com or the free ZocDoc apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. A Spanish-language version called ZocDoc en Espanol is also available (espanol.zocdoc.com; iPhone and Android).
CONTACT: Jessica Aptman, +1-212-715-8647, Jessica.aptman@zocdoc.com
SOURCE ZocDoc
ZocDoc
Web Site: http://www.zocdoc.com
San Antonio Patients Will Enjoy Faster Access to Medical Care with ZocDoc
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ZocDoc arrives in the San Antonio area today, helping residents and visitors alike effortlessly secure faster access to local medical care. ZocDoc is a free service that allows patients to find a doctor nearby who accepts their insurance, view the doctor's real-time availability, and then instantly book an appointment online. The typical ZocDoc patient sees a doctor in just 24 to 72 hours - a vast improvement from the three week national average that patients currently wait to see a doctor.
At launch, patients can use ZocDoc to book appointments with participating San Antonio primary care doctors, obstetrician-gynecologists, and eye doctors. Other specialists, including dentists, dermatologists, ear, nose, and throat doctors, and many more will soon be available in San Antonio.
To use this free service, patients simply visit the ZocDoc website (http://www.zocdoc.com) or the free ZocDoc mobile app (iPhone, Android, and Blackberry) and enter their location, insurance, and the type of doctor they would like to see. ZocDoc then shows local physicians' real-time availability, qualifications, and verified patient reviews to help patients choose the San Antonio doctor who best fits their needs. Patients then select an available appointment time and complete a brief confirmation process. With ZocDoc, patients can book anytime, anywhere - whether the doctor's office is open or closed.
ZocDoc allows San Antonio patients to get faster care by revealing a hidden supply of doctor appointments (including many last-minute cancellations) and making them instantly available online. This transparency reduces patients' long wait times and increases efficiency for local medical practices - a vital service given the country's current doctor shortage, which only stands to become worse with 32 million new patients entering the system under the Affordable Care Act.
"We hope San Antonio residents will use ZocDoc to gain fast access to the quality care they need and deserve," said ZocDoc founder & CEO Cyrus Massoumi. "We have all experienced how difficult it can be to find the right doctor and quickly secure an appointment, and ZocDoc aims to be a personal health ally to patients who want care that works for them."
In the coming months, San Antonio patients will also be able to use ZocDoc Check-In - the #1 most requested new feature to date by patients using ZocDoc. After booking an appointment, ZocDoc Check-In allows patients to fill out their medical forms online, at their convenience, prior to their visit. ZocDoc securely saves this information and will pre-fill forms when a patient books with a participating ZocDoc physician again in the future.
ZocDoc is currently available in over 1,700 US cities, and covers over 40 percent of the US population. ZocDoc also offers a Spanish-language version of its free service called ZocDoc en Espanol (espanol.zocdoc.com; iPhone and Android) that helps Hispanic patients effortlessly find Spanish-speaking doctors and book appointments with them.
To learn more about ZocDoc, please visit the ZocDoc press room. Follow the latest ZocDoc news on the ZocDoc blog, via Twitter, or on Facebook.
About ZocDoc
More than 2.5 million patients each month use ZocDoc to find a nearby doctor or dentist and instantly book an appointment online. The company's most recent product, ZocDoc Check-In, allows patients to fill out their paperwork online in advance of their appointment. By revealing the 'hidden supply' of appointments, ZocDoc helps patients receive faster access to care and optimizes doctors' schedules. ZocDoc has raised $95 million in investments to date and is currently available in +1,700 cities and covers 40 percent of the US population. This service is free for patients via ZocDoc.com or the free ZocDoc apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. A Spanish-language version called ZocDoc en Espanol is also available (espanol.zocdoc.com; iPhone and Android).
CONTACT: Jessica Aptman, +1-212-715-8647, Jessica.aptman@zocdoc.com
SOURCE ZocDoc
ZocDoc
Web Site: http://www.zocdoc.com
Have A Crush On Someone? New Website Lets You Know If They Doyoutoo
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:14:01 AM
Have A Crush On Someone? New Website Lets You Know If They Doyoutoo
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever had a crush on someone? Then you know how hard it is to get over the "what if s/he doesn't like me back" question.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the new website doyoutoo.me will help you get the answer - ending the dilemma that keeps you from approaching someone you really like because you don't know if they like you back.
Doyoutoo reveals your feelings to your crush only if s/he feels the same about you. If not, your crush will never know and you've saved yourself a rejection. Or you'll get a positive response letting you know they like you, too, and that it's time to buy a Valentine's Day gift.
"Doyoutoo works because users can have only one crush at any time," says doyoutoo inventor Ioannis Tsiokos. "Once you've identified your crush, you can't change it for a month. And it's confidential. Doyoutoo keeps the love secrets of its users locked safely away from prying eyes."
Although privacy is an important part of doyoutoo's service, the website's top priority is happiness - and not just the happiness of its infatuated users. Doyoutoo will donate food, clean water and medicine to a poor child in a developing country for every user who finds out their crush is not part of their love story. Funds are generated through in-site advertising.
"Finding out the truth is always good news at doyoutoo.me," Tsiokos said.
How does it work? You put in the name of the person you have a crush on along with something to identify them - a phone number, email or Facebook. If your crush has done or does the same for you, doyoutoo will let both of you know and you take it from there. You'll only be able to use it once a month, though. So, choose wisely.
Doyoutoo's motto is "Feelings Safe." It reflects doyoutoo's commitment to offer the easiest and safest way to find out if that person you like likes you, too.
About Foob Inc.
Doyoutoo.me is a new venture by Foob Inc., a year old US company that is active in the development of social media and search related solutions. For more information or to request press material contact Chrysoula Papadima at press@foob.me.
SOURCE Foob Inc.
Foob Inc.
CONTACT: Chrysoula Papadima, press@foob.me, +306948248300
Web Site: http://www.doyoutoo.me
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ever had a crush on someone? Then you know how hard it is to get over the "what if s/he doesn't like me back" question.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the new website doyoutoo.me will help you get the answer - ending the dilemma that keeps you from approaching someone you really like because you don't know if they like you back.
Doyoutoo reveals your feelings to your crush only if s/he feels the same about you. If not, your crush will never know and you've saved yourself a rejection. Or you'll get a positive response letting you know they like you, too, and that it's time to buy a Valentine's Day gift.
"Doyoutoo works because users can have only one crush at any time," says doyoutoo inventor Ioannis Tsiokos. "Once you've identified your crush, you can't change it for a month. And it's confidential. Doyoutoo keeps the love secrets of its users locked safely away from prying eyes."
Although privacy is an important part of doyoutoo's service, the website's top priority is happiness - and not just the happiness of its infatuated users. Doyoutoo will donate food, clean water and medicine to a poor child in a developing country for every user who finds out their crush is not part of their love story. Funds are generated through in-site advertising.
"Finding out the truth is always good news at doyoutoo.me," Tsiokos said.
How does it work? You put in the name of the person you have a crush on along with something to identify them - a phone number, email or Facebook. If your crush has done or does the same for you, doyoutoo will let both of you know and you take it from there. You'll only be able to use it once a month, though. So, choose wisely.
Doyoutoo's motto is "Feelings Safe." It reflects doyoutoo's commitment to offer the easiest and safest way to find out if that person you like likes you, too.
About Foob Inc.
Doyoutoo.me is a new venture by Foob Inc., a year old US company that is active in the development of social media and search related solutions. For more information or to request press material contact Chrysoula Papadima at press@foob.me.
SOURCE Foob Inc.
Foob Inc.
CONTACT: Chrysoula Papadima, press@foob.me, +306948248300
Web Site: http://www.doyoutoo.me
Netflix and Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment Announce Multi-Year Agreement
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:14:01 AM
Netflix and Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment Announce Multi-Year Agreement
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., and MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its pick of movies that will debut on the world's leading Internet television subscription service shortly after their theatrical release from the company that produced box office hits like "Bringing Down the House" and "Beauty Shop". Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members can exclusively enjoy Flavor Unit titles including the thriller, "House of Bodies", starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda and "Percentage" starring Ving Rhames, Cam'ron and Macy Gray.
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"We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination for what are sure to be relevant, entertaining movies," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix. "Queen Latifah has a long track record of creating hits and Flavor Unit Entertainment is a fresh and exciting voice in the industry."
"Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix. Netflix is such a strong brand and the perfect place to showcase our projects," said Queen Latifah.
Among a long line of hits, Flavor Unit is most recently responsible for producing the Lifetime Original Movie "Steel Magnolias" starring Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard, which became the third most-watched telecast ever on a network with 6.5 million viewers.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with more than 33 million members in 40 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including Netflix original series. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Learn more about how Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is pioneering Internet television at http://www.netflix.com or follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
About Flavor Unit
Flavor Unit Entertainment is a production company owned and operated by Queen Latifah and her partner, Shakim Compere. Flavor Unit Entertainment, which started in New Jersey and is now based in Miami, is quickly establishing itself as one of the most important production companies in the film industry. They began by executive producing Disney's box office # 1 hit Bringing Down the House and then continued with Beauty Shop for MGM and The Perfect Holiday for Paramount. They have also produced The Cookout with Lionsgate as well as the film Just Wright with Fox Searchlight. On the small screen, they executive produced HBO's critically acclaimed film Life Support which garnered a number of awards including an Emmy nomination and Golden Globe win for Queen Latifah . Flavor Unit Entertainment made a multi-year deal with BET to create new original programming including the original movie The Cookout 2 and its first-ever scripted romantic comedy titled Let's Stay Together which premiered with 4.4 million viewers. In 2011, Flavor Unit Entertainment's original film Single Ladies, was expanded into VH1's first hour-long scripted series with approximately 3 million viewers throughout its two season run. Flavor Unit produced Latifah's film Joyful Noise. Most recently, Flavor Unit produced Lifetime's Original Movie, Steel Magnolias which stars Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard. The movie premiered this October as the third most-watched telecast ever on the network, averaging 6.5 million total viewers. Last summer, Flavor Unit Entertainment is premiered the CW show The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep. The show is a new take on the music competition genre and included superstar mentors Gloria Estefan, John Rich, Nelly and Joe Jonas.
SOURCE Netflix, Inc.
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Netflix, Inc.
CONTACT: Netflix, Jenny McCabe, +1-408-540-2090, jdmccabe@netflix.com, 42 West, Amanda Silverman, +1-212-774-3683, Amanda.silverman@42west.net
Web Site: http://www.netflix.com
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., and MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the production company owned by Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for movies in the U.S. In the first-look deal, Netflix will have its pick of movies that will debut on the world's leading Internet television subscription service shortly after their theatrical release from the company that produced box office hits like "Bringing Down the House" and "Beauty Shop". Beginning in Spring 2013, Netflix members can exclusively enjoy Flavor Unit titles including the thriller, "House of Bodies", starring Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda and "Percentage" starring Ving Rhames, Cam'ron and Macy Gray.
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"We are delighted to work with Queen Latifah to be the exclusive destination for what are sure to be relevant, entertaining movies," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer of Netflix. "Queen Latifah has a long track record of creating hits and Flavor Unit Entertainment is a fresh and exciting voice in the industry."
"Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix. Netflix is such a strong brand and the perfect place to showcase our projects," said Queen Latifah.
Among a long line of hits, Flavor Unit is most recently responsible for producing the Lifetime Original Movie "Steel Magnolias" starring Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard, which became the third most-watched telecast ever on a network with 6.5 million viewers.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with more than 33 million members in 40 countries enjoying more than one billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including Netflix original series. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Learn more about how Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is pioneering Internet television at http://www.netflix.com or follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
About Flavor Unit
Flavor Unit Entertainment is a production company owned and operated by Queen Latifah and her partner, Shakim Compere. Flavor Unit Entertainment, which started in New Jersey and is now based in Miami, is quickly establishing itself as one of the most important production companies in the film industry. They began by executive producing Disney's box office # 1 hit Bringing Down the House and then continued with Beauty Shop for MGM and The Perfect Holiday for Paramount. They have also produced The Cookout with Lionsgate as well as the film Just Wright with Fox Searchlight. On the small screen, they executive produced HBO's critically acclaimed film Life Support which garnered a number of awards including an Emmy nomination and Golden Globe win for Queen Latifah . Flavor Unit Entertainment made a multi-year deal with BET to create new original programming including the original movie The Cookout 2 and its first-ever scripted romantic comedy titled Let's Stay Together which premiered with 4.4 million viewers. In 2011, Flavor Unit Entertainment's original film Single Ladies, was expanded into VH1's first hour-long scripted series with approximately 3 million viewers throughout its two season run. Flavor Unit produced Latifah's film Joyful Noise. Most recently, Flavor Unit produced Lifetime's Original Movie, Steel Magnolias which stars Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott and Alfre Woodard. The movie premiered this October as the third most-watched telecast ever on the network, averaging 6.5 million total viewers. Last summer, Flavor Unit Entertainment is premiered the CW show The Next: Fame is at Your Doorstep. The show is a new take on the music competition genre and included superstar mentors Gloria Estefan, John Rich, Nelly and Joe Jonas.
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Netflix, Inc.
CONTACT: Netflix, Jenny McCabe, +1-408-540-2090, jdmccabe@netflix.com, 42 West, Amanda Silverman, +1-212-774-3683, Amanda.silverman@42west.net
Web Site: http://www.netflix.com
Book a Plumber. There's an App for That.
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:14:01 AM
Book a Plumber. There's an App for That.
Handybook Introduces Real-Time Instant booking to Plumbing?Mobile Users Can Schedule Plumbing Appointments from Anywhere, Any Time
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Handybook, the real time instant booking app and website for booking handymen and household services, today announced the availability of simple real-time plumber booking to New York City residents. In less time than it takes to order a pizza, New Yorkers can search, find and book an appointment with a local plumber based on their availability and location.
Handybook makes booking an appointment to fix a broken pipe or toilet as easy as ordering shoes from Amazon or a pizza from Papa Johns. Because each plumber is pre-approved and guaranteed to show up on time, Handybook can offer hassle-free service to New Yorkers. Plus, with Handybook's new mobile app, New Yorkers can book reliable service providers from their mobile device in less than 90 seconds, while on the go.
"Busy New Yorkers don't have time to sift through service provider reviews and ratings to find someone to fix their plumbing issues," said Oisin Hanrahan, CEO of Handybook. "We're giving our customers their time back by offering real-time booking with pre-approved plumbers. Appointments can be confirmed from the comfort of your couch, on the subway, or in between meetings, from your mobile device."
Leading up to the addition of plumbing to its booking services, Handybook has built a base of expert plumbers, composed of verified professionals with years of experience. Each plumber has undergone a strict screening process before being elected for the job, as well as a background check, reference check and an in-person interview with the Handybook team. This thorough process guarantees each service provider will live up to the Handybook guarantee--to offer on-time, experienced and reliable service providers without gimmicks or rip-offs on price.
In early January, Handybook expanded its list of services in the Boston area to include plumbing, the fourth category of services to be offered on the Handybook web and mobile site. Now, both New Yorkers and Bostonians can book plumbing services; residential and office cleaning services; handyman services like IKEA furniture assembly, tiling, and hanging pictures and shelves; and general labor, including yard work, heavy lifting, moving, event help and odd-jobs.
In addition to expanding the list of services it offers, Handybook continues to grow and expand its customer base, leveraging its innovative approach to the service provider sector. Its unique algorithm-based online platform and network of professional service providers have set Handybook apart from the competition and kept its customers coming back for additional services.
For more information about Handybook, or to book a service with a reliable household service provider or plumber today, visit http://www.handybook.com.
About Handybook
Handybook is the easiest, quickest and most reliable way to book a household service professional. Founded in Boston in 2012 by Harvard Business School students Oisin Hanrahan and Umang Dua, Handybook grew from an idea to a zip-code search tool in a few short months, and is now available in the New York City and Boston markets. Within 90 seconds, Handybook customers can book services with a pre-approved professional home cleaner or handyman for any time, any day, without the hassle of comparing price quotes or matching availability. For more information, visit http://www.handybook.com
SOURCE Handybook
Handybook
CONTACT: Maya Pattison?, SS|PR, +1-781-894-1739, mpattison@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.handybook.com
Handybook Introduces Real-Time Instant booking to Plumbing?Mobile Users Can Schedule Plumbing Appointments from Anywhere, Any Time
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Handybook, the real time instant booking app and website for booking handymen and household services, today announced the availability of simple real-time plumber booking to New York City residents. In less time than it takes to order a pizza, New Yorkers can search, find and book an appointment with a local plumber based on their availability and location.
Handybook makes booking an appointment to fix a broken pipe or toilet as easy as ordering shoes from Amazon or a pizza from Papa Johns. Because each plumber is pre-approved and guaranteed to show up on time, Handybook can offer hassle-free service to New Yorkers. Plus, with Handybook's new mobile app, New Yorkers can book reliable service providers from their mobile device in less than 90 seconds, while on the go.
"Busy New Yorkers don't have time to sift through service provider reviews and ratings to find someone to fix their plumbing issues," said Oisin Hanrahan, CEO of Handybook. "We're giving our customers their time back by offering real-time booking with pre-approved plumbers. Appointments can be confirmed from the comfort of your couch, on the subway, or in between meetings, from your mobile device."
Leading up to the addition of plumbing to its booking services, Handybook has built a base of expert plumbers, composed of verified professionals with years of experience. Each plumber has undergone a strict screening process before being elected for the job, as well as a background check, reference check and an in-person interview with the Handybook team. This thorough process guarantees each service provider will live up to the Handybook guarantee--to offer on-time, experienced and reliable service providers without gimmicks or rip-offs on price.
In early January, Handybook expanded its list of services in the Boston area to include plumbing, the fourth category of services to be offered on the Handybook web and mobile site. Now, both New Yorkers and Bostonians can book plumbing services; residential and office cleaning services; handyman services like IKEA furniture assembly, tiling, and hanging pictures and shelves; and general labor, including yard work, heavy lifting, moving, event help and odd-jobs.
In addition to expanding the list of services it offers, Handybook continues to grow and expand its customer base, leveraging its innovative approach to the service provider sector. Its unique algorithm-based online platform and network of professional service providers have set Handybook apart from the competition and kept its customers coming back for additional services.
For more information about Handybook, or to book a service with a reliable household service provider or plumber today, visit http://www.handybook.com.
About Handybook
Handybook is the easiest, quickest and most reliable way to book a household service professional. Founded in Boston in 2012 by Harvard Business School students Oisin Hanrahan and Umang Dua, Handybook grew from an idea to a zip-code search tool in a few short months, and is now available in the New York City and Boston markets. Within 90 seconds, Handybook customers can book services with a pre-approved professional home cleaner or handyman for any time, any day, without the hassle of comparing price quotes or matching availability. For more information, visit http://www.handybook.com
SOURCE Handybook
Handybook
CONTACT: Maya Pattison?, SS|PR, +1-781-894-1739, mpattison@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.handybook.com
Ipreo Acquires Debtdomain
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:07:01 AM
Ipreo Acquires Debtdomain
Combined business provides comprehensive suite of solutions for all syndicated products
NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipreo, a leading global provider of market intelligence and productivity solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals, announced the acquisition of Debtdomain, a global leader in web-based systems for loan syndication.
Debtdomain is a web-based system for managing the loan syndication process from pitch to agency. The solution covers deal setup, pipeline reporting, sole and joint bookrunning, and secure document distribution. Debtdomain also offers an investor CRM tool powered by a database of over 250,000 contacts, and integrated with bookrunning and deal sites. Debtdomain is used by over 150 leading loan market arrangers and agents.
The Debtdomain business will become part of Ipreo's Capital Markets vertical, completing Ipreo's offering of web-based new-issuance solutions for all types of syndicated products. Ipreo's capital markets solutions include end-to-end bookbuilding systems, roadshow & conference management platforms, and electronic document delivery. Additionally, Ipreo's suite of investor prospecting and CRM solutions offers comprehensive institutional contacts data and investor profiles. Ipreo is the only financial services provider to offer solutions across all asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income, Municipal bonds, and Syndicated Loans.
"Syndicated loan solutions are a natural extension of our Capital Markets business, fulfilling our goal of being able to cover all types of syndicated products," said Scott Ganeles, CEO of Ipreo. "Debtdomain is the preeminent player in the syndicated loan space, with a strong client focus, a winning track record, and an approach to technology that is well aligned with our own."
Debtdomain co-CEOs Sean Tai and David Levy will both be joining Ipreo's Executive Committee and together will run the Loan Syndication business under Ipreo's Capital Markets vertical.
"We are thrilled to join an organization with Ipreo's global scale, financial strength, and deep expertise in delivering syndicate solutions," said Tai. "This business combination enables us to combine strengths across fixed income, equity, and syndicated loans to provide clients with investor feedback across all asset classes. This is an important need for the loan market not filled by any other provider," said Levy.
About Ipreo
Ipreo is a global leader in providing market intelligence, data, and technology solutions to all participants in the global capital markets, including sell-side banks, publicly traded companies, and buy-side institutions. From new issuance through ongoing investor management, our unique solutions drive connectivity and efficiency throughout all stages of the capital-raising process. Ipreo is a KKR portfolio company with more than 650 employees supporting clients in every major financial center around the world. For more information, please go to http://www.ipreo.com.
About Debtdomain
Debtdomain is the global leader in web-based systems for loan syndication, secondary loan sales and agency. Debtdomain is a single application that supports contact management, sole and joint bookrunning, pipeline reporting and secure document distribution for primary, secondary and agency deals. Debtdomain was founded in 2000. The first syndicated deal was launched in 2002 and today more than 150 loan arrangers and agents globally use Debtdomain to manage their loan syndication businesses, launch deals and communicate with lenders. Debtdomain has offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.debtdomain.com.
SOURCE Ipreo
Ipreo
CONTACT: Kate McKay, +1-212-849-5060, kate.mckay@ipreo.com
Web Site: http://www.ipreo.com
Combined business provides comprehensive suite of solutions for all syndicated products
NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipreo, a leading global provider of market intelligence and productivity solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals, announced the acquisition of Debtdomain, a global leader in web-based systems for loan syndication.
Debtdomain is a web-based system for managing the loan syndication process from pitch to agency. The solution covers deal setup, pipeline reporting, sole and joint bookrunning, and secure document distribution. Debtdomain also offers an investor CRM tool powered by a database of over 250,000 contacts, and integrated with bookrunning and deal sites. Debtdomain is used by over 150 leading loan market arrangers and agents.
The Debtdomain business will become part of Ipreo's Capital Markets vertical, completing Ipreo's offering of web-based new-issuance solutions for all types of syndicated products. Ipreo's capital markets solutions include end-to-end bookbuilding systems, roadshow & conference management platforms, and electronic document delivery. Additionally, Ipreo's suite of investor prospecting and CRM solutions offers comprehensive institutional contacts data and investor profiles. Ipreo is the only financial services provider to offer solutions across all asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income, Municipal bonds, and Syndicated Loans.
"Syndicated loan solutions are a natural extension of our Capital Markets business, fulfilling our goal of being able to cover all types of syndicated products," said Scott Ganeles, CEO of Ipreo. "Debtdomain is the preeminent player in the syndicated loan space, with a strong client focus, a winning track record, and an approach to technology that is well aligned with our own."
Debtdomain co-CEOs Sean Tai and David Levy will both be joining Ipreo's Executive Committee and together will run the Loan Syndication business under Ipreo's Capital Markets vertical.
"We are thrilled to join an organization with Ipreo's global scale, financial strength, and deep expertise in delivering syndicate solutions," said Tai. "This business combination enables us to combine strengths across fixed income, equity, and syndicated loans to provide clients with investor feedback across all asset classes. This is an important need for the loan market not filled by any other provider," said Levy.
About Ipreo
Ipreo is a global leader in providing market intelligence, data, and technology solutions to all participants in the global capital markets, including sell-side banks, publicly traded companies, and buy-side institutions. From new issuance through ongoing investor management, our unique solutions drive connectivity and efficiency throughout all stages of the capital-raising process. Ipreo is a KKR portfolio company with more than 650 employees supporting clients in every major financial center around the world. For more information, please go to http://www.ipreo.com.
About Debtdomain
Debtdomain is the global leader in web-based systems for loan syndication, secondary loan sales and agency. Debtdomain is a single application that supports contact management, sole and joint bookrunning, pipeline reporting and secure document distribution for primary, secondary and agency deals. Debtdomain was founded in 2000. The first syndicated deal was launched in 2002 and today more than 150 loan arrangers and agents globally use Debtdomain to manage their loan syndication businesses, launch deals and communicate with lenders. Debtdomain has offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.debtdomain.com.
SOURCE Ipreo
Ipreo
CONTACT: Kate McKay, +1-212-849-5060, kate.mckay@ipreo.com
Web Site: http://www.ipreo.com
GetMoreHomeDecor.com Opens its Online Store Offering 13 Categories of Affordable Home Items
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 10:00:01 AM
GetMoreHomeDecor.com Opens its Online Store Offering 13 Categories of Affordable Home Items
EDGERTON, Mo., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri-based Internet Retailer, Freedom Specials LLC, today announced the opening of its new online store at http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com, offering 13 categories of unique and affordable home items.
Founder and Owner of Freedom Specials LLC, Connie Ashton, said, "Unique and expensive don't always need to go hand in hand. We've compiled a collection of truly unique home items with affordable price tags, and look forward to sharing them with our new customers. Introducing conversational pieces and decor items into the home can really transform a room without having to make expensive changes or home renovations."
Product categories found at GetMoreHomeDecor.com include the following, although the Company plans to expand its inventory in the months ahead: African Decor, Baskets, Far East, Flowers & Plants, Furniture, Lamps, Mirrors, Nautical, Rooster Motif, Shabby Elegance, Vases, Wall Art, and Wine Accessories.
The website will soon host a blog and GetMoreHomeDecor.com plans to increase its online presence through social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter.
GetMoreHomeDecor.com accepts all major credit cards through PayPal and offers economical shipping options through FedEx, USPS, and UPS Standard.
Ashton added, "When you save money on home items, you can get more of what you like, even when facing certain budget restraints. We're committed to helping customers 'Get More Home Decor,' as our new site's name implies."
For more information on this new online store, visit http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com.
SOURCE Freedom Specials LLC
Freedom Specials LLC
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com
EDGERTON, Mo., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Missouri-based Internet Retailer, Freedom Specials LLC, today announced the opening of its new online store at http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com, offering 13 categories of unique and affordable home items.
Founder and Owner of Freedom Specials LLC, Connie Ashton, said, "Unique and expensive don't always need to go hand in hand. We've compiled a collection of truly unique home items with affordable price tags, and look forward to sharing them with our new customers. Introducing conversational pieces and decor items into the home can really transform a room without having to make expensive changes or home renovations."
Product categories found at GetMoreHomeDecor.com include the following, although the Company plans to expand its inventory in the months ahead: African Decor, Baskets, Far East, Flowers & Plants, Furniture, Lamps, Mirrors, Nautical, Rooster Motif, Shabby Elegance, Vases, Wall Art, and Wine Accessories.
The website will soon host a blog and GetMoreHomeDecor.com plans to increase its online presence through social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter.
GetMoreHomeDecor.com accepts all major credit cards through PayPal and offers economical shipping options through FedEx, USPS, and UPS Standard.
Ashton added, "When you save money on home items, you can get more of what you like, even when facing certain budget restraints. We're committed to helping customers 'Get More Home Decor,' as our new site's name implies."
For more information on this new online store, visit http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com.
SOURCE Freedom Specials LLC
Freedom Specials LLC
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278
Web Site: http://www.GetMoreHomeDecor.com
LG Electronics Introduces Top-Load Steam Washer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:49:01 AM
LG Electronics Introduces Top-Load Steam Washer
First AAFA-Certified Washer Incorporates Innovative Steam, Smart Technologies
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has launched the industry's first top-load washer with steam technology certified "asthma & allergy friendly(TM)" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The newest member of LG's 2013 Smart Appliance family, Model WT6001HVA incorporates smart technologies that, among other things, allow users to monitor and control the appliances inside or outside the home with mobile phone applications via Wi-Fi.*
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This new high-efficiency top-load washer is designed to deliver superior high-efficiency performance, offering uniquely gentle but deep cleaning capabilities, with the added benefit of odor reduction. The ENERGY STAR® qualified WT6001HVA also can use much less water than traditional washers.
During the exclusive LG "Allergiene(TM)" cycle, steam gently but powerfully penetrates fabrics for a deeper clean and allows for the reduction of allergens and wrinkles. Allergiene(TM), certified by the AAFA as asthma & allergy friendly(TM). has been tested and validated as capable of killing dust mites and removing residual allergens.
In addition to the advanced steam capabilities of the washer, its companion electric and gas Smart Dryers (Models DLEX6001V and DLGX6002V, respectively) feature LG's TrueSteam(TM) technology which generates real steam to reduce wrinkles and odors, and practically eliminates the need for ironing.
"LG is proud to be the first in the industry to bring these new technologies to top-load washers," said David VanderWaal, director of Home Appliance brand marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG pioneered the use of steam in home laundry, and this new top-loader exemplifies our commitment to enhancing consumers' lives through the powerful combination of smart and steam technologies."
This new LG smart laundry pair features proprietary smart technologies including Smart Diagnosis(TM),** Smart Access, Smart Adapt and Smart Grid.*** Smart Diagnosis alerts the user to technical issues, which allows customer service representatives to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical issues over the phone, limiting costly, inconvenient service calls and in-home visits. The Smart Adapt feature makes it possible to download all the latest services and technology upgrades like new washing cycle programs - such as Super Rinse or Baby Sanitize - via smartphone or directly from the machine's LCD panel. This is possible via a Wi-Fi connection or USB.
Smart Access allows consumers to remotely monitor their washer and dryer regardless of location. They no longer need to worry when leaving the house with the washer running as Smart Access makes it possible to monitor the overall status of the washer and dryer via smartphone. Delay Wash and Wrinkle Care can be remotely administered or adjusted and pop-up messages appear on the user's smartphone when a laundry cycle has been completed.
This laundry pair is Smart Grid-ready, meaning that once local utility companies deploy Smart Grid networks, consumers can re-adjust their function settings on their smart appliances to help manage energy consumption and save money. The washing machine can readjust its settings to operate during off-peak hours, when electricity costs can be lower. Simply put, Smart Grid technology is designed to help consumers reduce utility bills.
The introduction of the new smart, steam washer-dryer pair builds on LG's leadership in home laundry technology. According to a leading U.S. consumer magazine, LG top-load and front-load washers are among the highest rated, and LG washers and dryers have been rated Number 1 for reliability.
The new LG top-load washer and its companion gas or electric dryers are available now through selected U.S. regional dealers and expected to become available nationally during the second quarter. For a closer look at LG's latest laundry products, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers.
*Wireless Internet connection required for Smart Appliance features and sold separately.
**SmartDiagnosis(TM) is designed to supplement existing methods of problem identification and may not be able to troubleshoot all issues.
***Requires that you are receiving your power from a Smart Grid enabled power company. Smart Grids are not available everywhere. May not be compatible with all Smart Grid systems.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics was awarded 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA
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LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Clara Chang, +1-201-816-2011, Clara.chang@lge.com, or Adam Belmont, +1-212-884-4067, Adam.belmont@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
First AAFA-Certified Washer Incorporates Innovative Steam, Smart Technologies
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA has launched the industry's first top-load washer with steam technology certified "asthma & allergy friendly(TM)" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The newest member of LG's 2013 Smart Appliance family, Model WT6001HVA incorporates smart technologies that, among other things, allow users to monitor and control the appliances inside or outside the home with mobile phone applications via Wi-Fi.*
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/AQ54455)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110203/CG42292LOGO-d)
This new high-efficiency top-load washer is designed to deliver superior high-efficiency performance, offering uniquely gentle but deep cleaning capabilities, with the added benefit of odor reduction. The ENERGY STAR® qualified WT6001HVA also can use much less water than traditional washers.
During the exclusive LG "Allergiene(TM)" cycle, steam gently but powerfully penetrates fabrics for a deeper clean and allows for the reduction of allergens and wrinkles. Allergiene(TM), certified by the AAFA as asthma & allergy friendly(TM). has been tested and validated as capable of killing dust mites and removing residual allergens.
In addition to the advanced steam capabilities of the washer, its companion electric and gas Smart Dryers (Models DLEX6001V and DLGX6002V, respectively) feature LG's TrueSteam(TM) technology which generates real steam to reduce wrinkles and odors, and practically eliminates the need for ironing.
"LG is proud to be the first in the industry to bring these new technologies to top-load washers," said David VanderWaal, director of Home Appliance brand marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG pioneered the use of steam in home laundry, and this new top-loader exemplifies our commitment to enhancing consumers' lives through the powerful combination of smart and steam technologies."
This new LG smart laundry pair features proprietary smart technologies including Smart Diagnosis(TM),** Smart Access, Smart Adapt and Smart Grid.*** Smart Diagnosis alerts the user to technical issues, which allows customer service representatives to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical issues over the phone, limiting costly, inconvenient service calls and in-home visits. The Smart Adapt feature makes it possible to download all the latest services and technology upgrades like new washing cycle programs - such as Super Rinse or Baby Sanitize - via smartphone or directly from the machine's LCD panel. This is possible via a Wi-Fi connection or USB.
Smart Access allows consumers to remotely monitor their washer and dryer regardless of location. They no longer need to worry when leaving the house with the washer running as Smart Access makes it possible to monitor the overall status of the washer and dryer via smartphone. Delay Wash and Wrinkle Care can be remotely administered or adjusted and pop-up messages appear on the user's smartphone when a laundry cycle has been completed.
This laundry pair is Smart Grid-ready, meaning that once local utility companies deploy Smart Grid networks, consumers can re-adjust their function settings on their smart appliances to help manage energy consumption and save money. The washing machine can readjust its settings to operate during off-peak hours, when electricity costs can be lower. Simply put, Smart Grid technology is designed to help consumers reduce utility bills.
The introduction of the new smart, steam washer-dryer pair builds on LG's leadership in home laundry technology. According to a leading U.S. consumer magazine, LG top-load and front-load washers are among the highest rated, and LG washers and dryers have been rated Number 1 for reliability.
The new LG top-load washer and its companion gas or electric dryers are available now through selected U.S. regional dealers and expected to become available nationally during the second quarter. For a closer look at LG's latest laundry products, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/washers-dryers.
*Wireless Internet connection required for Smart Appliance features and sold separately.
**SmartDiagnosis(TM) is designed to supplement existing methods of problem identification and may not be able to troubleshoot all issues.
***Requires that you are receiving your power from a Smart Grid enabled power company. Smart Grids are not available everywhere. May not be compatible with all Smart Grid systems.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics was awarded 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA
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LG Electronics USA
CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Clara Chang, +1-201-816-2011, Clara.chang@lge.com, or Adam Belmont, +1-212-884-4067, Adam.belmont@lg-one.com
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
Huntkey Debuts FX Series of Power Supplies
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:42:01 AM
Huntkey Debuts FX Series of Power Supplies
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, debuted its latest FX Series of power supplies, including an FX500SE power supply, which is 80Plus Platinum certified, and an FX620M power supply, which is 80Plus Bronze certified.
The FX Series of power supplies are fully compliant with 80Plus Platinum (FX500SE) and Bronze (FX620M) efficiency requirements. It features powerful 12V output delivery (up to 90% power available on +12V rail) for extreme gamers only, enough to power up most high end VGAs and CPUs at greatly quiet operations. It is specially designed for hardcore gamers who desire extremely high efficiency and powerful gaming products.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205165803109.jpg )
The FX500SE power supply is certified by 80Plus Platinum, rated at 500W. Its efficiency is up to 92% at typical load. The FX500SE uses a 12cm fan, which is smartly started or stopped when a change in temperature is detected, in order to optimize the cooling system and minimize noise.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170308984.jpg )
Japan-made bulk capacitors and solid state capacitors are used for extreme environments. The power supply also features excellent voltage regulation, +12V voltage regulation being about +/-1%.
Features:
-- 80Plus Platinum certified - up to 92% efficiency at typical load
-- Complies with Intel ATX 12V V2.31&EPS 12V V2.92
-- Full range input voltage 90~264V
-- Active PFC (PF>0.99)
-- ErP Lot 6 Ready! The standby mode consumes less than 1W when +5VSB is
less than 0.1A
-- Japan-made bulk capacitors and solid state capacitors
-- LLC resonance circuit with DC-DC converter module
-- Dynamic smart fan
-- Excellent voltage regulation
-- Powerful +12V output delivery
-- Multiple protections: OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP & SCP
The FX620M power supply is certified by 80Plus Bronze, rated at 620W. Its efficiency is up to 87% at typical load.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170705015.jpg )
The power supply also features excellent voltage regulation, +12V voltage regulation being about +/-1%, and Japan-made bulk capacitors. The FX620M power supply adopts a hybrid module cable management design in order to make your case tidy and improve the airflow inside the case.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170840671.JPG )
The power supply also uses a 14cm intelligent-thermal fan, whose speed is adjusted based on the environment temperature, and therefore provides the best silent performance.
Features:
-- 80Plus Bronze certified - up to 87% efficiency at typical load
-- Complies with Intel ATX 12V V2.31&EPS 12V V2.92
-- Full range input voltage 90~264V
-- Active PFC (PF>0.99)
-- Japan-made bulk capacitors for extreme environment
-- Hybrid module cable management
-- 140mm intelligent-thermal fan
-- Excellent voltage regulation
-- Powerful +12V output delivery
-- Multiple protections: OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP & SCP
The Huntkey FX Series of power supplies will be available in PICO, Tran Anh, Hoanlong and Sang Tao in Vietnam, Vatan in Turkey, shop.ww.kz, Logycom shop and Pulser shop in Kazakhstan, DNS shop in Russia, Massmart in South Africa and other leading computer resellers all over the world.
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://www.huntkeydiy.com.
SOURCE Huntkey Enterprise Group
Huntkey Enterprise Group
CONTACT: Megan, +86-755-8960-6580, weiwei2@huntkey.net of Huntkey Enterprise Group
Web Site: http://www.huntkeydiy.com
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, debuted its latest FX Series of power supplies, including an FX500SE power supply, which is 80Plus Platinum certified, and an FX620M power supply, which is 80Plus Bronze certified.
The FX Series of power supplies are fully compliant with 80Plus Platinum (FX500SE) and Bronze (FX620M) efficiency requirements. It features powerful 12V output delivery (up to 90% power available on +12V rail) for extreme gamers only, enough to power up most high end VGAs and CPUs at greatly quiet operations. It is specially designed for hardcore gamers who desire extremely high efficiency and powerful gaming products.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205165803109.jpg )
The FX500SE power supply is certified by 80Plus Platinum, rated at 500W. Its efficiency is up to 92% at typical load. The FX500SE uses a 12cm fan, which is smartly started or stopped when a change in temperature is detected, in order to optimize the cooling system and minimize noise.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170308984.jpg )
Japan-made bulk capacitors and solid state capacitors are used for extreme environments. The power supply also features excellent voltage regulation, +12V voltage regulation being about +/-1%.
Features:
-- 80Plus Platinum certified - up to 92% efficiency at typical load
-- Complies with Intel ATX 12V V2.31&EPS 12V V2.92
-- Full range input voltage 90~264V
-- Active PFC (PF>0.99)
-- ErP Lot 6 Ready! The standby mode consumes less than 1W when +5VSB is
less than 0.1A
-- Japan-made bulk capacitors and solid state capacitors
-- LLC resonance circuit with DC-DC converter module
-- Dynamic smart fan
-- Excellent voltage regulation
-- Powerful +12V output delivery
-- Multiple protections: OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP & SCP
The FX620M power supply is certified by 80Plus Bronze, rated at 620W. Its efficiency is up to 87% at typical load.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170705015.jpg )
The power supply also features excellent voltage regulation, +12V voltage regulation being about +/-1%, and Japan-made bulk capacitors. The FX620M power supply adopts a hybrid module cable management design in order to make your case tidy and improve the airflow inside the case.
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130205170840671.JPG )
The power supply also uses a 14cm intelligent-thermal fan, whose speed is adjusted based on the environment temperature, and therefore provides the best silent performance.
Features:
-- 80Plus Bronze certified - up to 87% efficiency at typical load
-- Complies with Intel ATX 12V V2.31&EPS 12V V2.92
-- Full range input voltage 90~264V
-- Active PFC (PF>0.99)
-- Japan-made bulk capacitors for extreme environment
-- Hybrid module cable management
-- 140mm intelligent-thermal fan
-- Excellent voltage regulation
-- Powerful +12V output delivery
-- Multiple protections: OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP & SCP
The Huntkey FX Series of power supplies will be available in PICO, Tran Anh, Hoanlong and Sang Tao in Vietnam, Vatan in Turkey, shop.ww.kz, Logycom shop and Pulser shop in Kazakhstan, DNS shop in Russia, Massmart in South Africa and other leading computer resellers all over the world.
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://www.huntkeydiy.com.
SOURCE Huntkey Enterprise Group
Huntkey Enterprise Group
CONTACT: Megan, +86-755-8960-6580, weiwei2@huntkey.net of Huntkey Enterprise Group
Web Site: http://www.huntkeydiy.com
EarthLink Announces Data Center Connect Solution for Cloud Connectivity via Private MPLS Network
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
EarthLink Announces Data Center Connect Solution for Cloud Connectivity via Private MPLS Network
February 13 Webinar and Whitepaper to Illustrate Benefits of Private Cloud Access
ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK), a leading IT services and communications provider, today announced the launch of its Data Center Connect solution. Data Center Connect is a networking solution that enables clients to leverage the EarthLink private MPLS network to access the cloud by interconnecting one or more sites to EarthLink SSAE 16 SOC 2 compliant data centers.
On February 13 at 2 p.m. EST, EarthLink will offer a free webinar and whitepaper, entitled: The Cloud is Only as Good as Your Network to explain the features and benefits of this solution. Click here to register for the webinar and click here to download the whitepaper. The webinar will detail the benefits of private cloud access via EarthLink Data Center Connect and demonstrate how network connectivity, service availability options and patterns-of-use create the best cloud computing results for businesses.
Data Center Connect offers several key benefits when businesses interconnect data center facilities and services such as cloud hosting, disaster recovery, colocation, managed security, cloud workspace and secure email via EarthLink's nationwide MPLS network. Within a customer's private MPLS data network, EarthLink's data centers provide high availability and private access to applications and services with Class of Service (CoS) for optimal performance. With Data Center Connect, a business' application traffic between the data center and the MPLS network is protected by redundant paths and infrastructure, enhancing service availability and improving the value derived from each cloud-based service.
"Cloud computing is a remarkably agile platform for IT services delivery, but private network access is crucial for services that demand exceptional data security and high uptime," said Michael D. Toplisek, EarthLink Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "EarthLink's Data Center Connect takes our expertise in networking complexities and proven history of successful MPLS deployments and couples that with cloud computing and IT services for a competitive, reliable offering that empowers clients to simplify their IT services infrastructure."
Data Center Connect also provides a special burst on demand option that can double the port speed on demand, delivering network flexibility that scales when needed. The solution honors Service Level Agreements (SLAs) up to the full burst bandwidth, ensuring that the bandwidth is always available and Class of Service policies are fully supported. Every EarthLink MPLS connection includes 10 Mbps of bandwidth to a data center, allowing customers to build out their cloud infrastructure on a phased basis, adding additional bandwidth as needed.
About EarthLink
EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK) is a leading IT services and communications provider to more than 150,000 businesses and one million consumers nationwide. EarthLink empowers customers with managed services including cloud computing, managed and private cloud, and virtualization services such as managed hosting and cloud workspace. EarthLink also offers a robust portfolio of IT security, application hosting, colocation and IT support services. The company operates an extensive network spanning 28,800 route fiber miles with 90 metro fiber rings and 4 secure data centers providing ubiquitous nationwide data and voice IP service coverage across more than 90 percent of the country. Founded in 1994, EarthLink's award-winning reputation for outstanding service and product innovation is supported by an experienced team of professionals focused on best-in-class customer care. For more information, visit EarthLink's website at http://www.earthlink.net.
SOURCE EarthLink
EarthLink
CONTACT: Media, Michele Sadwick, +1-404-748-7255, +1-404-769-8421 (mobile), sadwick@corp.earthlink.net, or Investors, Louis Alterman, +1-404-748-7650, +1-678-472-3252 (mobile), altermanlo@corp.earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.earthlink.net
February 13 Webinar and Whitepaper to Illustrate Benefits of Private Cloud Access
ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK), a leading IT services and communications provider, today announced the launch of its Data Center Connect solution. Data Center Connect is a networking solution that enables clients to leverage the EarthLink private MPLS network to access the cloud by interconnecting one or more sites to EarthLink SSAE 16 SOC 2 compliant data centers.
On February 13 at 2 p.m. EST, EarthLink will offer a free webinar and whitepaper, entitled: The Cloud is Only as Good as Your Network to explain the features and benefits of this solution. Click here to register for the webinar and click here to download the whitepaper. The webinar will detail the benefits of private cloud access via EarthLink Data Center Connect and demonstrate how network connectivity, service availability options and patterns-of-use create the best cloud computing results for businesses.
Data Center Connect offers several key benefits when businesses interconnect data center facilities and services such as cloud hosting, disaster recovery, colocation, managed security, cloud workspace and secure email via EarthLink's nationwide MPLS network. Within a customer's private MPLS data network, EarthLink's data centers provide high availability and private access to applications and services with Class of Service (CoS) for optimal performance. With Data Center Connect, a business' application traffic between the data center and the MPLS network is protected by redundant paths and infrastructure, enhancing service availability and improving the value derived from each cloud-based service.
"Cloud computing is a remarkably agile platform for IT services delivery, but private network access is crucial for services that demand exceptional data security and high uptime," said Michael D. Toplisek, EarthLink Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "EarthLink's Data Center Connect takes our expertise in networking complexities and proven history of successful MPLS deployments and couples that with cloud computing and IT services for a competitive, reliable offering that empowers clients to simplify their IT services infrastructure."
Data Center Connect also provides a special burst on demand option that can double the port speed on demand, delivering network flexibility that scales when needed. The solution honors Service Level Agreements (SLAs) up to the full burst bandwidth, ensuring that the bandwidth is always available and Class of Service policies are fully supported. Every EarthLink MPLS connection includes 10 Mbps of bandwidth to a data center, allowing customers to build out their cloud infrastructure on a phased basis, adding additional bandwidth as needed.
About EarthLink
EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK) is a leading IT services and communications provider to more than 150,000 businesses and one million consumers nationwide. EarthLink empowers customers with managed services including cloud computing, managed and private cloud, and virtualization services such as managed hosting and cloud workspace. EarthLink also offers a robust portfolio of IT security, application hosting, colocation and IT support services. The company operates an extensive network spanning 28,800 route fiber miles with 90 metro fiber rings and 4 secure data centers providing ubiquitous nationwide data and voice IP service coverage across more than 90 percent of the country. Founded in 1994, EarthLink's award-winning reputation for outstanding service and product innovation is supported by an experienced team of professionals focused on best-in-class customer care. For more information, visit EarthLink's website at http://www.earthlink.net.
SOURCE EarthLink
EarthLink
CONTACT: Media, Michele Sadwick, +1-404-748-7255, +1-404-769-8421 (mobile), sadwick@corp.earthlink.net, or Investors, Louis Alterman, +1-404-748-7650, +1-678-472-3252 (mobile), altermanlo@corp.earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.earthlink.net
Vesta Corporation and Mexican operator Telcel Partner to Deliver New, Innovative Ways to Pay by Mobile App and SMS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
Vesta Corporation and Mexican operator Telcel Partner to Deliver New, Innovative Ways to Pay by Mobile App and SMS
Handset app and SMS enable fast and easy recharge for prepaid accounts in seconds, anytime and anywhere
ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Telcel, the leading mobile company in Mexico, has launched Recarga Amigo, an Android handset application that allows prepaid customers to make fast, on-the-go recharges 24x7x365. Powered by Vesta, a leader in electronic payments, the new app can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store at http://tinyurl.com/axfbl8a.
Like Telcel's Mi Telcel web recharge service, the app is rich with convenient features including the ability for a customer to store a payment device, initiate a one-time recharge, view their balance, and sign up for recurring recharges.
Other exciting features of the app include the ability to "gift a payment" to another Telcel user's account, or to transfer $5 to $200 to any Telcel user in Mexico with Pasatiempo Telcel.
In addition to the Recarga Amigo app, Telcel and Vesta are delivering new SMS recharge functionality for non-Android subscribers. Once a customer completes a successful transaction on the web, they are able to recharge via their phone by simply sending a text message to short code 3434 and inputting the desired amount of the recharge and the last four digits of the payment device on file.
"We are always looking for ways to provide customers with faster, easier ways to recharge and stay connected with friends and family," said Alejandro Magana, Telcel's Subdirector for VAS. "With Vesta, we've delivered on that goal with the addition of the new Recarga Amigo app and SMS recharge functionality."
Pablo Moray, Vesta Vice President of Latin America adds, "Vesta is excited to enable innovative, convenient recharge functionality for Telcel customers via a smartphone or feature phone. And with Vesta, these recharges are done in a totally secure payment environment that protects both customers and the operator."
Vesta's award-winning solutions deliver secure 24x7x365 electronic payment functionality for the customers of telecommunications, financial, and ecommerce merchants worldwide.
About Telcel
Telcel (Radiomovil Dipsa), in operation since 1989, is the leading mobile phone company in Mexico with over 69 million customers, with the best service and broadest national coverage, operating over 200 thousand communities in 9 regions throughout the country. This represents over 90% of the inhabited areas of Mexico. Always at the forefront, Telcel offers the fastest domestic wireless connectivity in voice and data technology GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/LTE.
America Movil is the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services in Latin America. At the end of September, the company had 255.9 million wireless subscribers, 30.3 million landlines, 16.7 million broadband accesses and 15.8 million Pay TV clients.
For more information please visit http://www.telcel.com.
About Vesta Corporation
Vesta Corporation is the leading provider of innovative payment services for mobile operators. Vesta has processed hundreds of millions of electronic payments for a wide range of telecommunications products and services through operation centers in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Vesta's state-of-the-art payment channels, best-in-class fraud management, PCI-compliant data security, and robust customer intelligence have proven to increase revenue and reduce costs for clients worldwide, including AT&T, Cricket Communications, Meteor, Movistar, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, Telcel, Tele2, Telefonica O2, Verizon, and Vodafone. For more information about Vesta Corporation, visit http://www.trustvesta.com.
Media Inquiries, Global Results Communications (GRC)
Lora Friedrichsen & Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 949 608 0276
vesta@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Vesta Corporation
Vesta Corporation
Web Site: http://www.telcel.com
Handset app and SMS enable fast and easy recharge for prepaid accounts in seconds, anytime and anywhere
ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Telcel, the leading mobile company in Mexico, has launched Recarga Amigo, an Android handset application that allows prepaid customers to make fast, on-the-go recharges 24x7x365. Powered by Vesta, a leader in electronic payments, the new app can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store at http://tinyurl.com/axfbl8a.
Like Telcel's Mi Telcel web recharge service, the app is rich with convenient features including the ability for a customer to store a payment device, initiate a one-time recharge, view their balance, and sign up for recurring recharges.
Other exciting features of the app include the ability to "gift a payment" to another Telcel user's account, or to transfer $5 to $200 to any Telcel user in Mexico with Pasatiempo Telcel.
In addition to the Recarga Amigo app, Telcel and Vesta are delivering new SMS recharge functionality for non-Android subscribers. Once a customer completes a successful transaction on the web, they are able to recharge via their phone by simply sending a text message to short code 3434 and inputting the desired amount of the recharge and the last four digits of the payment device on file.
"We are always looking for ways to provide customers with faster, easier ways to recharge and stay connected with friends and family," said Alejandro Magana, Telcel's Subdirector for VAS. "With Vesta, we've delivered on that goal with the addition of the new Recarga Amigo app and SMS recharge functionality."
Pablo Moray, Vesta Vice President of Latin America adds, "Vesta is excited to enable innovative, convenient recharge functionality for Telcel customers via a smartphone or feature phone. And with Vesta, these recharges are done in a totally secure payment environment that protects both customers and the operator."
Vesta's award-winning solutions deliver secure 24x7x365 electronic payment functionality for the customers of telecommunications, financial, and ecommerce merchants worldwide.
About Telcel
Telcel (Radiomovil Dipsa), in operation since 1989, is the leading mobile phone company in Mexico with over 69 million customers, with the best service and broadest national coverage, operating over 200 thousand communities in 9 regions throughout the country. This represents over 90% of the inhabited areas of Mexico. Always at the forefront, Telcel offers the fastest domestic wireless connectivity in voice and data technology GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/LTE.
America Movil is the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services in Latin America. At the end of September, the company had 255.9 million wireless subscribers, 30.3 million landlines, 16.7 million broadband accesses and 15.8 million Pay TV clients.
For more information please visit http://www.telcel.com.
About Vesta Corporation
Vesta Corporation is the leading provider of innovative payment services for mobile operators. Vesta has processed hundreds of millions of electronic payments for a wide range of telecommunications products and services through operation centers in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Vesta's state-of-the-art payment channels, best-in-class fraud management, PCI-compliant data security, and robust customer intelligence have proven to increase revenue and reduce costs for clients worldwide, including AT&T, Cricket Communications, Meteor, Movistar, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, Telcel, Tele2, Telefonica O2, Verizon, and Vodafone. For more information about Vesta Corporation, visit http://www.trustvesta.com.
Media Inquiries, Global Results Communications (GRC)
Lora Friedrichsen & Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 949 608 0276
vesta@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Vesta Corporation
Vesta Corporation
Web Site: http://www.telcel.com
IBM Simplifies Big Data and Cloud Computing Adoption with New PureSystems Offerings
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
IBM Simplifies Big Data and Cloud Computing Adoption with New PureSystems Offerings
New Technologies Enable Organizations Such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Nielsen Company to Manage and Analyze Enormous Volumes of Data
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Making it easier for organizations to quickly adopt and deploy big data and cloud computing solutions, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced major advances to its PureSystems family of expert integrated systems.
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Now, organizations challenged by limited IT skills and resources can quickly comb through massive volumes of data and uncover critical trends that can dramatically impact their business. The new PureSystems models also help to remove the complexity of developing cloud-based services by making it easier to provision, deploy and manage a secure cloud environment. Together, these moves by IBM further extend its leadership in big data and next generation computing environments such as cloud computing, while opening up new opportunities within growth markets and with organizations such as managed service providers (MSPs).
Across all industries and geographies, organizations of various sizes are being challenged to find simpler and faster ways to analyze massive amounts of data and better meet client needs. According to IDC, the market for big data technology and services will reach $16.9 billion by 2015, up from $3.2 billion in 2010.(1) At the same time, an IBM study found that almost three-fourths of leaders surveyed indicated their companies had piloted, adopted or substantially implemented cloud in their organizations - and 90 percent expect to have done so in three years.(2) While the demand is high, many organizations do not have the resources or skills to embrace it.
Today's news includes PureData System for Analytics to capitalize on big data opportunities; a smaller PureApplication System to accelerate cloud deployments for a broader range of organizations; PureApplication System on POWER7+ to ease management of transaction and analytics applications in the cloud; additional options for MSPs across the PureSystems family including flexible financing options and specificMSP Editions to support new services models; and SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure to ease management of virtual desktop solutions.
New Systems Tuned for Big Data
The new IBM PureData System for Analytics, powered by Netezza technology, features 50 percent greater data capacity per rack(3) and is able to crunch data 3x faster(4), making this system a top performer, while also addressing the challenges of big data. The IBM PureData System for Analytics is designed to assist organizations with managing more data while maintaining efficiency in the data center - a major concern for clients of all sizes.
With IBM PureData System for Analytics, physicians can analyze patient information faster and retailers can better gain insight into customer behavior. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) relies on PureData System for Analytics to handle an enormous volume of data in its trading systems and identify and investigate trading anomalies faster and easier.
"NYSE needs to store and analyze seven years of historical data and be able to search through approximately one terabyte of data per day, which amounts to hundreds in total," said Emile Werr, head of product development, NYSE Big Data Group and global head of Enterprise Data Architecture and Identity Access Management for NYSE Euronext. "The PureData System for Analytics powered by Netezza system provides the scalability, simplicity and performance critical in being able to analyze our big data to deliver results eight hours faster than on the previous solution, which in our world is a game changer when you look at the impact on businesses every second that passes."
The Nielsen Company, leading global information and measurement company, provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of consumers and their behavior leveraging Netezza technology to deliver complex analytic capabilities.
"Recently, Nielsen tested two major competitors with their latest products to tackle our highly complex analytic workload," said John Naduvathusseril, chief data architect, the Nielsen Company. "Both vendors did not match up on consistent performance, simplicity, data refresh speed and overall performance of our reporting needs. Other vendors require customization, which we cannot sustain and they still did not deliver the kind of performance as the PureData System for Analytics."
The IBM PureData System for Analytics is powered by Netezza technology. It is a strategic part of the IBM Big Data Platform, an integrated architecture that is intended to help organizations achieve Smarter Analytics by leveraging workload optimized systems that work together to tackle advanced analytics.
To help clients assess their big data competency, visit: http://www.unlockingbigdata.com.
IBM Makes Cloud Simpler for All Businesses to Adopt
By simplifying and accelerating cloud deployment platforms, organizations of all sizes and across geographies can increase business agility, minimize business risk and speed time-to-revenue.
One segment of the market in particular that will benefit from today's announcement is MSPs. MSPs are helping midmarket companies solve complex challenges. However, to grow their businesses, MSPs need to expand their IT infrastructure and service delivery capabilities while minimizing the disruption and risk that often comes with growth. Today, IBM brings to market new offerings designed specifically for MSPs including new MSP Editions, flexible "pay as you grow" financing options, and enhanced marketing and sales support. These offerings are all designed to help MSPs deliver a robust cloud infrastructure that will enable them to drive new revenue streams.
Overall, IBM is introducing new cloud options tailored for the data center that allow businesses of all sizes to free up time and money to focus on innovation. These offerings include:
-- Smaller PureApplication System: This new "mini" model offers
organizations with limited budgets and resources a "cloud in a box." It
provides all of the infrastructure and management software necessary to
quickly develop and deploy new applications in the cloud or on-premise,
while helping to remove complex, time- and labor-intensive processes.
With smaller configurations, this model opens up new opportunities for
MSPs and within growth markets without sacrificing performance.
-- PureApplication System on POWER7+: This system provides larger
enterprises, particularly those in financial services and insurance, the
ability to better manage and maintain compute and transaction-intensive
applications across environments, including the cloud, where up-time and
performance are mission critical. In growth markets where large
enterprises are already running many high performance applications on
Power systems, this new offering helps them get to the cloud quickly and
run those applications more efficiently. IBM issued a related
announcement today with details on its new Power Systems and Storage
Systems.
-- Expanded Software Patterns Catalogue: Accessible through the PureSystems
Centre, patterns are an innovative approach that automates software
management - dramatically reducing the time it takes to install, manage
and maintain applications. In addition to third-party ISV patterns, new
patterns for IBM software include those for mobile application
management, application integration, asset management and social
business including IBM Web Experience Patterns for WebSphere Portal
Server and Web Content Manager; IBM Connections Hypervisor Edition; and
IBM Mixed Language Application Modernization Pattern.
-- Managed Service Provider Editions for PureFlex System and Flex Systems:
IBM has created "MSP Editions" for IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex
Systems that provide an accelerated cloud deployment platform that is
faster to implement, easier to manage, and more cost effective than the
MSP having to build the platform themselves, helping them to cut
operating expenses, such as systems administration and setup. As part of
the MSP Editions, and only available to MSPs that are registered IBM
Business Partners, IBM is offering attractive pricing and finance
options that are designed to match the cash flow considerations and
investment priorities of MSPs.
-- SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure: IBM is also announcing a new
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure offering, for IBM PureFlex System and
Flex Systems. This new offering will enhance the overall quality and
reliability of virtual desktops and enables IT managers to easily
manage, secure and deploy virtual desktop solutions. Clients can now
securely deploy desktop access to mobile devices. This capability will
allow clients to set up desktop access in minutes and provides rapid
recovery from theft, failure and disasters.
PureSystems is part of IBM SmartCloud offerings, a portfolio of enterprise-class cloud computing technologies and services built on open standards that provides flexible deployment options including PureSystems and IBM SmartCloud services. IBM helps clients build private clouds with IBM SmartCloud Foundation, which provides a common cloud operating environment across the different deployment options. IBM SmartCloud helps clients quickly build and scale private clouds and hybrid clouds for cloud capabilities such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service.
PureApplication System also continues to gain momentum with the independent software vendor (ISV) community. IBM works with 275 ISVs to offer more than 325 applications across 21 industries that are validated "Ready for PureSystems."
"IBM PureApplication System with the POWER7+ architecture offers a greater level of stability and flexibility for our shared customers. Most importantly, we expect to offer an even lower cost of ownership to our customers by optimizing the Manhattan Supply Chain Process Platform with the IBM PureApplication System," said David Landau, vice president product management, Manhattan Associates.
IBM Global Financing
While technology options for businesses are growing rapidly, companies are searching for strategic solutions to help them shift spending away from maintaining infrastructure to investing for growth. IBM Global Financing can help credit-qualified clients acquire IBM PureSystems with affordable payment programs that allow clients to keep their cash while accelerating return on investment and lowering total cost of ownership. Financing plans include flexible financing options on IBM PureApplication and PureData Systems, including a 0% loan for up to 36 months or a 90-day payment deferral.
For more information on IBM Global Financing, please visit http://www.ibm.com/financing/.
For more information on IBM's Smarter Computing initiative, visit: http://www.ibm.com/smarter-computing.
1 - Worldwide Big Data Technology and Services 2012-2015 Forecast (IDC #233485), March 2012
2 - 2011 IBM Institute for Business Value/Economist Intelligence Unit Cloud-Enabled Business Model Survey
3 - Capacity of IBM PureData System for Analytics N2001 compared to previous generation IBM PureData System for Analytics N1001.
4 - Based on a comparison of the IBM PureData System for Analytics N2001 to the IBM PureData System for Analytics N1001. The performance speed refers to the query times on both macro-analytic and mixed workload tests as conducted in IBM engineering lab benchmarks. The N2001 query times were an average of 3x faster than those of the N1001. Individual results may vary.
Media Contacts:
Liz Campbell Payal Patel Cudia Chris Rubsamen
IBM Communications IBM Communications IBM Communications
(617) 693-2718 (781) 640-6764 (914) 319-8156
lcampbell@us.ibm.com ppcudia@us.ibm.com rubsamen@us.ibm.com
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New Technologies Enable Organizations Such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Nielsen Company to Manage and Analyze Enormous Volumes of Data
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Making it easier for organizations to quickly adopt and deploy big data and cloud computing solutions, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced major advances to its PureSystems family of expert integrated systems.
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Now, organizations challenged by limited IT skills and resources can quickly comb through massive volumes of data and uncover critical trends that can dramatically impact their business. The new PureSystems models also help to remove the complexity of developing cloud-based services by making it easier to provision, deploy and manage a secure cloud environment. Together, these moves by IBM further extend its leadership in big data and next generation computing environments such as cloud computing, while opening up new opportunities within growth markets and with organizations such as managed service providers (MSPs).
Across all industries and geographies, organizations of various sizes are being challenged to find simpler and faster ways to analyze massive amounts of data and better meet client needs. According to IDC, the market for big data technology and services will reach $16.9 billion by 2015, up from $3.2 billion in 2010.(1) At the same time, an IBM study found that almost three-fourths of leaders surveyed indicated their companies had piloted, adopted or substantially implemented cloud in their organizations - and 90 percent expect to have done so in three years.(2) While the demand is high, many organizations do not have the resources or skills to embrace it.
Today's news includes PureData System for Analytics to capitalize on big data opportunities; a smaller PureApplication System to accelerate cloud deployments for a broader range of organizations; PureApplication System on POWER7+ to ease management of transaction and analytics applications in the cloud; additional options for MSPs across the PureSystems family including flexible financing options and specificMSP Editions to support new services models; and SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure to ease management of virtual desktop solutions.
New Systems Tuned for Big Data
The new IBM PureData System for Analytics, powered by Netezza technology, features 50 percent greater data capacity per rack(3) and is able to crunch data 3x faster(4), making this system a top performer, while also addressing the challenges of big data. The IBM PureData System for Analytics is designed to assist organizations with managing more data while maintaining efficiency in the data center - a major concern for clients of all sizes.
With IBM PureData System for Analytics, physicians can analyze patient information faster and retailers can better gain insight into customer behavior. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) relies on PureData System for Analytics to handle an enormous volume of data in its trading systems and identify and investigate trading anomalies faster and easier.
"NYSE needs to store and analyze seven years of historical data and be able to search through approximately one terabyte of data per day, which amounts to hundreds in total," said Emile Werr, head of product development, NYSE Big Data Group and global head of Enterprise Data Architecture and Identity Access Management for NYSE Euronext. "The PureData System for Analytics powered by Netezza system provides the scalability, simplicity and performance critical in being able to analyze our big data to deliver results eight hours faster than on the previous solution, which in our world is a game changer when you look at the impact on businesses every second that passes."
The Nielsen Company, leading global information and measurement company, provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of consumers and their behavior leveraging Netezza technology to deliver complex analytic capabilities.
"Recently, Nielsen tested two major competitors with their latest products to tackle our highly complex analytic workload," said John Naduvathusseril, chief data architect, the Nielsen Company. "Both vendors did not match up on consistent performance, simplicity, data refresh speed and overall performance of our reporting needs. Other vendors require customization, which we cannot sustain and they still did not deliver the kind of performance as the PureData System for Analytics."
The IBM PureData System for Analytics is powered by Netezza technology. It is a strategic part of the IBM Big Data Platform, an integrated architecture that is intended to help organizations achieve Smarter Analytics by leveraging workload optimized systems that work together to tackle advanced analytics.
To help clients assess their big data competency, visit: http://www.unlockingbigdata.com.
IBM Makes Cloud Simpler for All Businesses to Adopt
By simplifying and accelerating cloud deployment platforms, organizations of all sizes and across geographies can increase business agility, minimize business risk and speed time-to-revenue.
One segment of the market in particular that will benefit from today's announcement is MSPs. MSPs are helping midmarket companies solve complex challenges. However, to grow their businesses, MSPs need to expand their IT infrastructure and service delivery capabilities while minimizing the disruption and risk that often comes with growth. Today, IBM brings to market new offerings designed specifically for MSPs including new MSP Editions, flexible "pay as you grow" financing options, and enhanced marketing and sales support. These offerings are all designed to help MSPs deliver a robust cloud infrastructure that will enable them to drive new revenue streams.
Overall, IBM is introducing new cloud options tailored for the data center that allow businesses of all sizes to free up time and money to focus on innovation. These offerings include:
-- Smaller PureApplication System: This new "mini" model offers
organizations with limited budgets and resources a "cloud in a box." It
provides all of the infrastructure and management software necessary to
quickly develop and deploy new applications in the cloud or on-premise,
while helping to remove complex, time- and labor-intensive processes.
With smaller configurations, this model opens up new opportunities for
MSPs and within growth markets without sacrificing performance.
-- PureApplication System on POWER7+: This system provides larger
enterprises, particularly those in financial services and insurance, the
ability to better manage and maintain compute and transaction-intensive
applications across environments, including the cloud, where up-time and
performance are mission critical. In growth markets where large
enterprises are already running many high performance applications on
Power systems, this new offering helps them get to the cloud quickly and
run those applications more efficiently. IBM issued a related
announcement today with details on its new Power Systems and Storage
Systems.
-- Expanded Software Patterns Catalogue: Accessible through the PureSystems
Centre, patterns are an innovative approach that automates software
management - dramatically reducing the time it takes to install, manage
and maintain applications. In addition to third-party ISV patterns, new
patterns for IBM software include those for mobile application
management, application integration, asset management and social
business including IBM Web Experience Patterns for WebSphere Portal
Server and Web Content Manager; IBM Connections Hypervisor Edition; and
IBM Mixed Language Application Modernization Pattern.
-- Managed Service Provider Editions for PureFlex System and Flex Systems:
IBM has created "MSP Editions" for IBM PureFlex System and IBM Flex
Systems that provide an accelerated cloud deployment platform that is
faster to implement, easier to manage, and more cost effective than the
MSP having to build the platform themselves, helping them to cut
operating expenses, such as systems administration and setup. As part of
the MSP Editions, and only available to MSPs that are registered IBM
Business Partners, IBM is offering attractive pricing and finance
options that are designed to match the cash flow considerations and
investment priorities of MSPs.
-- SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure: IBM is also announcing a new
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure offering, for IBM PureFlex System and
Flex Systems. This new offering will enhance the overall quality and
reliability of virtual desktops and enables IT managers to easily
manage, secure and deploy virtual desktop solutions. Clients can now
securely deploy desktop access to mobile devices. This capability will
allow clients to set up desktop access in minutes and provides rapid
recovery from theft, failure and disasters.
PureSystems is part of IBM SmartCloud offerings, a portfolio of enterprise-class cloud computing technologies and services built on open standards that provides flexible deployment options including PureSystems and IBM SmartCloud services. IBM helps clients build private clouds with IBM SmartCloud Foundation, which provides a common cloud operating environment across the different deployment options. IBM SmartCloud helps clients quickly build and scale private clouds and hybrid clouds for cloud capabilities such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service.
PureApplication System also continues to gain momentum with the independent software vendor (ISV) community. IBM works with 275 ISVs to offer more than 325 applications across 21 industries that are validated "Ready for PureSystems."
"IBM PureApplication System with the POWER7+ architecture offers a greater level of stability and flexibility for our shared customers. Most importantly, we expect to offer an even lower cost of ownership to our customers by optimizing the Manhattan Supply Chain Process Platform with the IBM PureApplication System," said David Landau, vice president product management, Manhattan Associates.
IBM Global Financing
While technology options for businesses are growing rapidly, companies are searching for strategic solutions to help them shift spending away from maintaining infrastructure to investing for growth. IBM Global Financing can help credit-qualified clients acquire IBM PureSystems with affordable payment programs that allow clients to keep their cash while accelerating return on investment and lowering total cost of ownership. Financing plans include flexible financing options on IBM PureApplication and PureData Systems, including a 0% loan for up to 36 months or a 90-day payment deferral.
For more information on IBM Global Financing, please visit http://www.ibm.com/financing/.
For more information on IBM's Smarter Computing initiative, visit: http://www.ibm.com/smarter-computing.
1 - Worldwide Big Data Technology and Services 2012-2015 Forecast (IDC #233485), March 2012
2 - 2011 IBM Institute for Business Value/Economist Intelligence Unit Cloud-Enabled Business Model Survey
3 - Capacity of IBM PureData System for Analytics N2001 compared to previous generation IBM PureData System for Analytics N1001.
4 - Based on a comparison of the IBM PureData System for Analytics N2001 to the IBM PureData System for Analytics N1001. The performance speed refers to the query times on both macro-analytic and mixed workload tests as conducted in IBM engineering lab benchmarks. The N2001 query times were an average of 3x faster than those of the N1001. Individual results may vary.
Media Contacts:
Liz Campbell Payal Patel Cudia Chris Rubsamen
IBM Communications IBM Communications IBM Communications
(617) 693-2718 (781) 640-6764 (914) 319-8156
lcampbell@us.ibm.com ppcudia@us.ibm.com rubsamen@us.ibm.com
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Redpine Signals Introduces First Wireless M2M Combo Chip for The Internet of Things
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
Redpine Signals Introduces First Wireless M2M Combo Chip for The Internet of Things
M2MCombo(TM) chip RS9113 offers dual-band 11abgn Wi-Fi, dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0, and ZigBee interfaces on a single die for M2M device manufacturers
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra-low-power and high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, today announced the release of its RS9113 M2MCombo(TM)chip, the first of its kind in the industry. It integrates dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and dual-mode BT 4.0 wireless connectivity, making it the ideal device for universal M2M communications applications.
"M2M is a key application driving the realization of The Internet of Things, which is one of the fastest growing areas within the tech industry," said Scott Gardner, Analyst of the Linley Group. "With the rapid proliferation of new protocols, wireless manufacturers need a cost-effective wireless connectivity solution to keep up with the pace. Allowing multiple wireless protocols to easily communicate frees up the market for all sorts of possibilities."
The RS9113 M2MCombochip is a fully self-contained solution, with no requirement of any part of the protocols to run on a host processor. It is accompanied by a high level of hardware integration and saves manufacturers time and money by accelerating the product introduction by removing challenges involved in solving multiple wireless co-existence issues. Redpine also provides a complete reference design and development environment for creating applications using the new chip, and offers an easy-to-use development kit with a USB interface.
Devices and systems use ZigBee, Wi-Fi, BT and other wired means to communicate, with gateways and hubs offering multiple protocols and providing the link between the devices and cloud systems through the internet. As a convergence device, RS9113 maintains connections on some or all interfaces - Wi-Fi, BT 2.1+EDR, BT 3.0, BT 4.0, and ZigBee - presenting a virtual simultaneous multi-protocol connectivity, a key feature to create a device which can be deployed in legacy and new wireless environments. For example, a gateway device implemented with RS9113 could communicate with a medical sensor with single mode BT 4.0 connectivity, a smartphone with BT 4.0/Wi-Fi, or an HVAC device with ZigBee connectivity without the need for multiple modules from various vendors.
"Our experience with thousands of customers in the growing wireless M2M space over the past decade has shown us that they need a way to hurdle over the barriers of multiple protocols in order to accelerate product time to market, and therefore drive The Internet of Things market," said Venkat Mattela, CEO of Redpine Signals. "Our M2MCombo solution not only provides an outstanding customer value for cost but also speeds up the product lifecycle by removing challenges involved in wireless co-existence issues."
The RS9113 is sampling now and multiple form-factor certified modules based on RS9113 will be available in the second quarter of 2013.
About Redpine Signals, Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Redpine Signals, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor, M2M devices and wireless system Solutions Company focusing on innovative, ultra-low power and high-performance products for next-generation wireless applications. Redpine was founded in 2001 and was the first in the industry to launch an ultra low power and low-cost single-stream 802.11n chipset in late 2007. Again, in 2009 Redpine pioneered the adoption of self-contained 802.11n modules into the then emerging M2M market. Redpine offers chipsets, modules, devices and systems covering multiple market segments in M2M (industrial, medical, automotive, connected home, smart energy, building automation and real-time Locationing), mobile and networking markets. Its technology and product portfolio includes chipsets, modules and devices with multi-stream 802.11n, 802.11ac, dual mode Bluetooth® 4.0 and ZigBee® wireless connectivity. The company has more than 150 employees worldwide.
For more information on Redpine products, visit http://www.redpinesignals.com/ or contact Redpine at info@redpinesignals.com.
Contact Information
Michelle Sieling
msieling@pr-vantage.com
(415) 984-1970
Or
PR@redpinesignals.com
SOURCE Redpine Signals, Inc.
Redpine Signals, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.redpinesignals.com
M2MCombo(TM) chip RS9113 offers dual-band 11abgn Wi-Fi, dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0, and ZigBee interfaces on a single die for M2M device manufacturers
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra-low-power and high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, today announced the release of its RS9113 M2MCombo(TM)chip, the first of its kind in the industry. It integrates dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and dual-mode BT 4.0 wireless connectivity, making it the ideal device for universal M2M communications applications.
"M2M is a key application driving the realization of The Internet of Things, which is one of the fastest growing areas within the tech industry," said Scott Gardner, Analyst of the Linley Group. "With the rapid proliferation of new protocols, wireless manufacturers need a cost-effective wireless connectivity solution to keep up with the pace. Allowing multiple wireless protocols to easily communicate frees up the market for all sorts of possibilities."
The RS9113 M2MCombochip is a fully self-contained solution, with no requirement of any part of the protocols to run on a host processor. It is accompanied by a high level of hardware integration and saves manufacturers time and money by accelerating the product introduction by removing challenges involved in solving multiple wireless co-existence issues. Redpine also provides a complete reference design and development environment for creating applications using the new chip, and offers an easy-to-use development kit with a USB interface.
Devices and systems use ZigBee, Wi-Fi, BT and other wired means to communicate, with gateways and hubs offering multiple protocols and providing the link between the devices and cloud systems through the internet. As a convergence device, RS9113 maintains connections on some or all interfaces - Wi-Fi, BT 2.1+EDR, BT 3.0, BT 4.0, and ZigBee - presenting a virtual simultaneous multi-protocol connectivity, a key feature to create a device which can be deployed in legacy and new wireless environments. For example, a gateway device implemented with RS9113 could communicate with a medical sensor with single mode BT 4.0 connectivity, a smartphone with BT 4.0/Wi-Fi, or an HVAC device with ZigBee connectivity without the need for multiple modules from various vendors.
"Our experience with thousands of customers in the growing wireless M2M space over the past decade has shown us that they need a way to hurdle over the barriers of multiple protocols in order to accelerate product time to market, and therefore drive The Internet of Things market," said Venkat Mattela, CEO of Redpine Signals. "Our M2MCombo solution not only provides an outstanding customer value for cost but also speeds up the product lifecycle by removing challenges involved in wireless co-existence issues."
The RS9113 is sampling now and multiple form-factor certified modules based on RS9113 will be available in the second quarter of 2013.
About Redpine Signals, Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Redpine Signals, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor, M2M devices and wireless system Solutions Company focusing on innovative, ultra-low power and high-performance products for next-generation wireless applications. Redpine was founded in 2001 and was the first in the industry to launch an ultra low power and low-cost single-stream 802.11n chipset in late 2007. Again, in 2009 Redpine pioneered the adoption of self-contained 802.11n modules into the then emerging M2M market. Redpine offers chipsets, modules, devices and systems covering multiple market segments in M2M (industrial, medical, automotive, connected home, smart energy, building automation and real-time Locationing), mobile and networking markets. Its technology and product portfolio includes chipsets, modules and devices with multi-stream 802.11n, 802.11ac, dual mode Bluetooth® 4.0 and ZigBee® wireless connectivity. The company has more than 150 employees worldwide.
For more information on Redpine products, visit http://www.redpinesignals.com/ or contact Redpine at info@redpinesignals.com.
Contact Information
Michelle Sieling
msieling@pr-vantage.com
(415) 984-1970
Or
PR@redpinesignals.com
SOURCE Redpine Signals, Inc.
Redpine Signals, Inc.
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TapSense Introduces M3 Cloud for Retail App Marketing
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:21:01 AM
TapSense Introduces M3 Cloud for Retail App Marketing
Track app conversions and optimize mobile campaigns to revenue
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TapSense today announces the launch of M3 Cloud, a marketing platform for retail apps, which optimizes mobile ad campaigns to revenue through cohort analysis. With M3 Cloud, marketers can see exactly which creative units drive the most revenue, and compare the quality of users generated from all major mobile marketing channels. M3 Cloud is an enterprise platform, and has processed billions of events.
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The benefits of M3 Cloud include the ability to:
-- Complete app conversion tracking across multiple publishers and channels
-- Optimize paid marketing campaigns to revenue for a positive return on
investment
-- Conduct cohort analysis daily, weekly, and monthly
-- View campaign performance and funnel conversion metrics in one unified
dashboard
Gregory Kennedy, Vice President of Marketing, TapSense, comments: "Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns has been a big challenge in the mobile industry. M3 Cloud solves all the pain points retail app marketers are facing. By offering a single point of integration, we can provide marketers with the insights and analytics they need to optimize mobile campaigns directly to revenue. We also allow them to do it all from one unified dashboard."
After conducting an analysis of M3 Cloud customer campaign data over the past year, TapSense found:
-- Nearly 90% of customer retail app downloads resulted in a purchase
within 30 days
-- Retail cohorts remain strong over time: 8th week sales generated by the
analysis were as high as 25% of the first week
-- Creative optimization alone can double the conversion rate on the
TapSense platform
M3 Cloud is a complete platform for retail, real estate, and agency app marketers.
For more information or an interview with a senior TapSense executive, please contact:
Dan Gamble
Hotwire PR
+1 415 971 7938
Dan.gamble@hotwirepr.com
About TapSense
TapSense creates tools to make mobile marketing simple. Their flagship product, M3 Cloud, is an enterprise platform that allows marketers to do conversion tracking, monitor multi-channel funnel analytics and optimize campaigns directly to revenue. TapSense boasts over 40 customers, including: Fab, Trulia, HotelTonight, Poshmark, Pocket Gems, and Tiny Co.
TapSense was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.
To learn more, visit: http://www.tapsense.com
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TapSense
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Track app conversions and optimize mobile campaigns to revenue
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TapSense today announces the launch of M3 Cloud, a marketing platform for retail apps, which optimizes mobile ad campaigns to revenue through cohort analysis. With M3 Cloud, marketers can see exactly which creative units drive the most revenue, and compare the quality of users generated from all major mobile marketing channels. M3 Cloud is an enterprise platform, and has processed billions of events.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/NE54159-INFO )
The benefits of M3 Cloud include the ability to:
-- Complete app conversion tracking across multiple publishers and channels
-- Optimize paid marketing campaigns to revenue for a positive return on
investment
-- Conduct cohort analysis daily, weekly, and monthly
-- View campaign performance and funnel conversion metrics in one unified
dashboard
Gregory Kennedy, Vice President of Marketing, TapSense, comments: "Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns has been a big challenge in the mobile industry. M3 Cloud solves all the pain points retail app marketers are facing. By offering a single point of integration, we can provide marketers with the insights and analytics they need to optimize mobile campaigns directly to revenue. We also allow them to do it all from one unified dashboard."
After conducting an analysis of M3 Cloud customer campaign data over the past year, TapSense found:
-- Nearly 90% of customer retail app downloads resulted in a purchase
within 30 days
-- Retail cohorts remain strong over time: 8th week sales generated by the
analysis were as high as 25% of the first week
-- Creative optimization alone can double the conversion rate on the
TapSense platform
M3 Cloud is a complete platform for retail, real estate, and agency app marketers.
For more information or an interview with a senior TapSense executive, please contact:
Dan Gamble
Hotwire PR
+1 415 971 7938
Dan.gamble@hotwirepr.com
About TapSense
TapSense creates tools to make mobile marketing simple. Their flagship product, M3 Cloud, is an enterprise platform that allows marketers to do conversion tracking, monitor multi-channel funnel analytics and optimize campaigns directly to revenue. TapSense boasts over 40 customers, including: Fab, Trulia, HotelTonight, Poshmark, Pocket Gems, and Tiny Co.
TapSense was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.
To learn more, visit: http://www.tapsense.com
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Backupify Launches Developer Platform to Help Accelerate Adoption of SaaS
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:21:01 AM
Backupify Launches Developer Platform to Help Accelerate Adoption of SaaS
Leading ISVs Partner with Backupify to Secure SaaS Applications
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Backupify, the leading provider of backup and recovery solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, today launched the "Backupify Developer Platform," a core set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that will allow SaaS ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to quickly integrate Backupify's data protection functionality into their applications. Initial beta phase SaaS ISV partners include Apptivo, Freshdesk, Mavenlink, Nimble and Pipeline Deals.
The Backupify API and initial ISV partner integrations will be available in Q2 2013.
The Backupify Developer Platform is for SaaS ISVs who need a faster, more effective way to offer customers better data security solutions in the cloud. The ISVs that are implementing the Backupify API recognize that data security and privacy concerns are the main deterrents for companies considering SaaS solutions. As ISVs focus on developing their core application, they have found it is beneficial to partner to take advantage of Backupify's unique knowledge, capabilities, and infrastructure designed especially for SaaS backup.
"In an increasingly competitive market, sophisticated buyers are creating a new set of evaluation criteria for selecting SaaS solutions, which is forcing vendors to provide better backup solutions," said Jeffrey M. Kaplan, managing director of THINKstrategies and the founder of the Cloud Computing Showplace. "Backupify is helping SaaS vendors respond to customers' escalating demands by assuring their data is truly protected and readily available."
The Backupify Developer Platform will help accelerate market acceptance of SaaS applications by allowing ISVs to continue to focus on what they do best while relying on Backupify to protect their customers' data. By integrating with the Backupify Developer Platform, ISVs can easily push Backupify's enhanced data protection to their customers regardless of company size, and will soon be able to offer the functionality either as an integrated component of their solutions or as an optional upgrade.
"Nimble is a Social Relationship Manager that helps businesses turn relationships into revenue by unifying sales teams' contacts, activities, email and social platforms, enabling them to listen and engage with their prospects and customers better. Partnering with Backupify gives our customers an easily accessible second-copy of this data, providing an additional level of security to our product," said Jon Ferrara, CEO and co-founder of Nimble. "Backupify and ISVs such as Nimble are leading the way in helping companies overcome their cloud data protection concerns. The ability for SaaS solutions to integrate with one another quickly and securely is not only shaping the future of CRM, but the cloud in general."
"Our experience in backup and recovery solutions for Google Apps and Salesforce customers has taught us that there is tremendous demand in the market for independent data protection for all SaaS applications," said Rob May, CEO of Backupify. "Customers and ISVs have approached us over the years to support their SaaS applications, which led us to create the developer platform. We're excited to work with leading ISVs on the initial integrations."
ISVs interested in joining the Backupify Developer Platform should visit http://developer.backupify.com for more details or contact Backupify at developerprogram@backupify.com.
About Backupify
Backupify is the leading provider of backup and recovery solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, offering an all-in-one archiving, search and restore solution for the most popular online services including Salesforce, Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter and more. Backupify ensures that companies can access and control the data they entrust to these systems and prevents data loss from external threats, user error or service failure. Backupify was founded in 2008 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit http://www.backupify.com or follow @Backupify on Twitter.
SOURCE Backupify
Backupify
CONTACT: Nina Velasquez, North 6th Agency, backupify@n6a.com, +1-212-334-9770
Web Site: http://www.backupify.com
Leading ISVs Partner with Backupify to Secure SaaS Applications
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Backupify, the leading provider of backup and recovery solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, today launched the "Backupify Developer Platform," a core set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that will allow SaaS ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to quickly integrate Backupify's data protection functionality into their applications. Initial beta phase SaaS ISV partners include Apptivo, Freshdesk, Mavenlink, Nimble and Pipeline Deals.
The Backupify API and initial ISV partner integrations will be available in Q2 2013.
The Backupify Developer Platform is for SaaS ISVs who need a faster, more effective way to offer customers better data security solutions in the cloud. The ISVs that are implementing the Backupify API recognize that data security and privacy concerns are the main deterrents for companies considering SaaS solutions. As ISVs focus on developing their core application, they have found it is beneficial to partner to take advantage of Backupify's unique knowledge, capabilities, and infrastructure designed especially for SaaS backup.
"In an increasingly competitive market, sophisticated buyers are creating a new set of evaluation criteria for selecting SaaS solutions, which is forcing vendors to provide better backup solutions," said Jeffrey M. Kaplan, managing director of THINKstrategies and the founder of the Cloud Computing Showplace. "Backupify is helping SaaS vendors respond to customers' escalating demands by assuring their data is truly protected and readily available."
The Backupify Developer Platform will help accelerate market acceptance of SaaS applications by allowing ISVs to continue to focus on what they do best while relying on Backupify to protect their customers' data. By integrating with the Backupify Developer Platform, ISVs can easily push Backupify's enhanced data protection to their customers regardless of company size, and will soon be able to offer the functionality either as an integrated component of their solutions or as an optional upgrade.
"Nimble is a Social Relationship Manager that helps businesses turn relationships into revenue by unifying sales teams' contacts, activities, email and social platforms, enabling them to listen and engage with their prospects and customers better. Partnering with Backupify gives our customers an easily accessible second-copy of this data, providing an additional level of security to our product," said Jon Ferrara, CEO and co-founder of Nimble. "Backupify and ISVs such as Nimble are leading the way in helping companies overcome their cloud data protection concerns. The ability for SaaS solutions to integrate with one another quickly and securely is not only shaping the future of CRM, but the cloud in general."
"Our experience in backup and recovery solutions for Google Apps and Salesforce customers has taught us that there is tremendous demand in the market for independent data protection for all SaaS applications," said Rob May, CEO of Backupify. "Customers and ISVs have approached us over the years to support their SaaS applications, which led us to create the developer platform. We're excited to work with leading ISVs on the initial integrations."
ISVs interested in joining the Backupify Developer Platform should visit http://developer.backupify.com for more details or contact Backupify at developerprogram@backupify.com.
About Backupify
Backupify is the leading provider of backup and recovery solutions for Software as a Service (SaaS) applications, offering an all-in-one archiving, search and restore solution for the most popular online services including Salesforce, Google Apps, Facebook, Twitter and more. Backupify ensures that companies can access and control the data they entrust to these systems and prevents data loss from external threats, user error or service failure. Backupify was founded in 2008 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit http://www.backupify.com or follow @Backupify on Twitter.
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Backupify
CONTACT: Nina Velasquez, North 6th Agency, backupify@n6a.com, +1-212-334-9770
Web Site: http://www.backupify.com
Peerless-AV Launches Custom Kiosk Integration Center to Support New Strategic Business Initiative
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Posted on February 5, 2013 at 9:21:01 AM
Peerless-AV Launches Custom Kiosk Integration Center to Support New Strategic Business Initiative
Industry-Leading Large Format Display Kiosk Integration Center Saves Time for Systems Integrators
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio visual technology solutions provider Peerless-AV® today announced a new custom kiosk building capability with the opening of a Kiosk Integration Center within its 320,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Providing the first service of its kind in the industry, the center assembles, tests and delivers fully integrated, large format display kiosks incorporating proven products from leading AV, display and digital content delivery manufacturers, including 32" to 90" screens. In just weeks, Peerless-AV can ship finished kiosks directly to the customer for out-of-the-box installation.
The initiative eliminates the need for system integrators and end customers to source components from multiple vendors, wait for shipments to arrive from manufacturers around the world, and perform complex on-site systems integration and testing. The company's dedicated sales, product management and engineering teams handle all of those functions for the customer, enabling fully integrated custom kiosk systems without the delays or costs typically associated with custom projects.
The Kiosk Integration Center is located in a dedicated 10,000-square-foot area within the Peerless-AV plant, including a 3,000-square-foot clean room for assembly and testing. At the center is an expert team that will:
-- Integrate a Peerless-AV kiosk enclosure with the customer's choice of
industry-leading, commercially available screens, media content players,
interactive cameras and other components,
-- Load any requested software,
-- Fully test for interoperability and quality, and
-- Ship the kiosk directly to the customer installation site.
At the installation site, customers need only connect the kiosks to a network, if required, and power. Once any necessary on-site content uploads are completed, the kiosks are ready to use.
Custom kiosk integration is the newest offering in a series of innovative products and services introduced by the company's newly formed Peerless Technology Division. The Kiosk Integration Center advances the company's strategic mission to provide a comprehensive catalog of digital content delivery systems for dealers, distributors, integrators and installation professionals.
"Kiosk integration is a major pain point for several industries. Our objective is to enable these communities to outsource the process, free themselves of integration and testing responsibilities, and deliver both single and multi-site kiosk systems faster than ever before," said Michael Campagna, President of the Peerless Technology Division. "This program - unique to our company - will completely change the way kiosk projects are handled, ensure component compatibility, and expedite installation at customer sites."
About Peerless-AV
Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audiovisual mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions for commercial and residential applications. The company's innovative AV products span off-the-shelf, commercial and custom flat panel, projector and tablet mounts as well as cables, AV carts and stands, medical carts and stands, AV racks, AV furniture and a wide range of other accessories. The Peerless Technology Division specializes in wireless, kiosk, touch, digital audio and connectivity technologies that simplify today's complex digital equipment installations. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit http://www.peerless-av.com.
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Peerless-AV
CONTACT: Jill Schmidt, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9311, jills@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.peerless-av.com
Industry-Leading Large Format Display Kiosk Integration Center Saves Time for Systems Integrators
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Audio visual technology solutions provider Peerless-AV® today announced a new custom kiosk building capability with the opening of a Kiosk Integration Center within its 320,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Providing the first service of its kind in the industry, the center assembles, tests and delivers fully integrated, large format display kiosks incorporating proven products from leading AV, display and digital content delivery manufacturers, including 32" to 90" screens. In just weeks, Peerless-AV can ship finished kiosks directly to the customer for out-of-the-box installation.
The initiative eliminates the need for system integrators and end customers to source components from multiple vendors, wait for shipments to arrive from manufacturers around the world, and perform complex on-site systems integration and testing. The company's dedicated sales, product management and engineering teams handle all of those functions for the customer, enabling fully integrated custom kiosk systems without the delays or costs typically associated with custom projects.
The Kiosk Integration Center is located in a dedicated 10,000-square-foot area within the Peerless-AV plant, including a 3,000-square-foot clean room for assembly and testing. At the center is an expert team that will:
-- Integrate a Peerless-AV kiosk enclosure with the customer's choice of
industry-leading, commercially available screens, media content players,
interactive cameras and other components,
-- Load any requested software,
-- Fully test for interoperability and quality, and
-- Ship the kiosk directly to the customer installation site.
At the installation site, customers need only connect the kiosks to a network, if required, and power. Once any necessary on-site content uploads are completed, the kiosks are ready to use.
Custom kiosk integration is the newest offering in a series of innovative products and services introduced by the company's newly formed Peerless Technology Division. The Kiosk Integration Center advances the company's strategic mission to provide a comprehensive catalog of digital content delivery systems for dealers, distributors, integrators and installation professionals.
"Kiosk integration is a major pain point for several industries. Our objective is to enable these communities to outsource the process, free themselves of integration and testing responsibilities, and deliver both single and multi-site kiosk systems faster than ever before," said Michael Campagna, President of the Peerless Technology Division. "This program - unique to our company - will completely change the way kiosk projects are handled, ensure component compatibility, and expedite installation at customer sites."
About Peerless-AV
Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audiovisual mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions for commercial and residential applications. The company's innovative AV products span off-the-shelf, commercial and custom flat panel, projector and tablet mounts as well as cables, AV carts and stands, medical carts and stands, AV racks, AV furniture and a wide range of other accessories. The Peerless Technology Division specializes in wireless, kiosk, touch, digital audio and connectivity technologies that simplify today's complex digital equipment installations. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit http://www.peerless-av.com.
SOURCE Peerless-AV
Peerless-AV
CONTACT: Jill Schmidt, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9311, jills@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.peerless-av.com