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IBM Delivers New Services to Help Clients Move Enterprise Applications to the Cloud

Financial, healthcare, government and electronics clients tap IBM SmartCloud Enterprise+; IBM SmartCloud for SAP Applications now available globally

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced global availability for its cloud service on five continents--plus a new center opening in Spain--based on its industry-leading sourcing business to host SAP® applications and other core operations. Now clients can turn to cloud computing for enterprise applications while reducing the overall cost of IT and at the same time, expanding online access and investing in innovative analytics, social business and mobile computing.

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Many organizations are eager to leverage the economic advantages of cloud computing to run their critical applications on the cloud. These applications require deep technical expertise, around-the-clock customer service, tight security and ongoing maintenance - features typically found in IT sourcing arrangements but not in the "one-size-fits-all" model of self-service clouds.

To address this, IBM developed an Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud built on decades of hosting experience gained by being the world's largest provider of IT sourcing services with more than 1,000 clients. Called IBM SmartCloud Enterprise+ (SCE+), the service combines the best features of sourcing - high service level agreements, security and reliability - with the best features of cloud - elasticity and subscription-based pricing.

This service offers the same level of assurance normally associated with a hosted service to make sure clients can always access their core applications for ERP, CRM, analytics, social business and mobile computing from the cloud. The new service goes beyond the infrastructure offered as a service with typical public clouds. With this cloud service, IBM also helps manage patch updates and identity management, improving security, which analysts often cite as an inhibitor to cloud adoption.

"This is a logical evolution of IBM's sourcing business that gives us an advantage both in our services relationships and the cloud market as we define a new enterprise-grade cloud today," said Jim Comfort, general manager of IBM SmartCloud Services. "Our clients want sophisticated, economical cloud-based services that provide the same quality and service level as a private, hosted IT environment. With that assurance, they can focus more on driving business value from their data and operations, and less on managing their IT." 

An Enterprise-Grade Cloud Service--SmartCloud for SAP Applications

IBM is announcing today that IBM SmartCloud for SAP Applications, an enterprise service unique to IBM, is available globally.

As customers expand their use of SAP applications to more business processes, such as marketing campaigns based on Big Data, they often will benefit from more systems and greater management. Operating and managing IT environments running SAP solutions requires an advanced infrastructure and strong SAP operational skills.

IBM SmartCloud for SAP Applications automates and standardizes provisioning of IT environments, and can accelerate service delivery with expert certified staff. The SmartCloud services for SAP applications delivers 99.7 percent availability based on a global delivery model to support cloud-based systems around the clock. This service is available for SAP Business Suite software and the SAP BusinessObjects(TM) solution portfolio as an enterprise-class, fully managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering for running SAP solutions in a production environment.

"IBM's new cloud service for SAP applications exemplifies our two companies' work together in the last 40 years in delivering enterprise value to thousands of clients," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology and Innovation. "Cloud computing is helping our clients transform their IT infrastructures and businesses. We are confident that our partnership with IBM - using their SmartCloud platform and our business applications - will help drive differentiated value to clients around the globe."

In addition, IBM is marrying its Global Business Services deep expertise, tools and processes with SmartCloud for SAP applications to deliver LifeCycle as a Service. This can transform implementations of SAP applications end to end - from sandbox to production. With this service, IBM takes responsibility and control of the SAP applications and provides management, including software patching of SAP solutions as well as support for the underlying operating system, database and middleware.

Clients may set up their SAP solutions development and test operations on IBM's public cloud service - SmartCloud Enterprise. Then those SAP applications can be transitioned to the SCE+ platform for production to further assure higher availability of the operations.

Client wins

IBM has clients in finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, electronics, government and healthcare using SCE+.  For example, IBM SCE+ is the cloud platform powering the Philips Smart TV platform for Internet services, which delivers greater interactive services to millions of TV viewers in more than 30 countries in Europe, as well as Brazil and Argentina.

"We needed a cloud computing environment resilient enough to support unexpected demands at any given time when millions of TV viewers access a variety of services on our network," said Albert Mombarg, head of Philips Smart TV at TP Vision, a joint venture between Philips and TV manufacturer TPV. "IBM SmartCloud Enterprise+ provides an economic, flexible way to create new services for our viewers and we expect it to transform the way we deliver Philips Smart TV and drive ongoing business innovation." 

Heathcare is also well suited for SCE+. Summit Health, a health care management company, is tapping IBM SCE+ to support the company's growth plans around health care management and proactive wellness programs. The Generalitat de Cataluna, a regional government in Spain, is planning on using SCE+ in a new IBM cloud datacenter in Spain to improve its healthcare system and share resources among its universities and town halls.

Details on SmartCloud Enterprise+

SCE+ is offered from IBM's cloud centers in Japan, Brazil, Canada, France, Australia, the U.S. and Germany, giving clients broad geographic choice of where their data resides. IBM announced today the opening of its first cloud center in Spain, located in Barcelona, to service clients worldwide, which will be operative by mid-2013.

The SCE+ environment can have service levels that guarantee availability for each single OS-instance from 98.5 percent up to 99.9 percent.

New also is IBM Migration Services for SmartCloud Enterprise+, which helps clients migrate to cloud more quickly and cost effectively by determining which workloads are best suited to the SmartCloud Enterprise+ environment. Standardized and automation-assisted, IBM Migration Services are economically priced, aiming to deliver ROI in six to 18 months.

About IBM Cloud Computing
IBM has helped thousands of clients adopt cloud models and manages millions of cloud-based transactions every day. With cloud, IBM helps clients rethink their IT and reinvent their business. IBM assists clients in areas as diverse as banking, communications, healthcare and government to build their own clouds or securely tap into IBM cloud-based business and infrastructure services. IBM is unique in bringing together key cloud technologies, deep process knowledge, a broad portfolio of cloud solutions, and a network of global delivery centers. For more information about cloud offerings from IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com/smartcloud. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ibmcloud and on our blog at http://www.thoughtsoncloud.com.

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For more information:

Colleen Haikes
IBM Media Relations
415-545-4003
chaikes@us.ibm.com

Nathan Strauss
IBM Media Relations
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OpenTable to Acquire Foodspotting

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Foodspotting, an app for finding and sharing great dishes at restaurants, for approximately $10 million in cash pursuant to a stock purchase agreement. The completion of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.   

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"We're proud to welcome the talented Foodspotting team to the OpenTable family," said Matt Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of OpenTable.  "The Foodspotting team is as passionate about dining as we are, and we're looking forward to leveraging their unique expertise in the areas of imagery and social sharing to enrich the OpenTable experience for diners and restaurants in new and exciting ways. By adding more visually compelling content to help people decide where to dine and discover dishes they'll love, we hope to make it even easier to find the perfect table for any occasion."   

"We're so happy to have found a home for Foodspotting where our community can continue to thrive while our entire team continues to focus on creating great dining experiences," said Alexa Andrzejewski, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foodspotting, who will be joining OpenTable as a lead user interface designer.  "While working with OpenTable as partners we realized we could create more intelligent, seamless and beautiful experiences if we had the opportunity to integrate our products more deeply.  We look forward to contributing our mobile, social and design expertise in ways that will delight both diners and restaurants."

By enabling OpenTable to deliver a richer visual and social experience for diners and provide its restaurant customers with new opportunities to showcase their offerings, the acquisition supports the Company's focus on continuing to enhance the ways it helps diners discover and book the perfect restaurant table.  OpenTable recently added dish photos through a collaboration with Foodspotting, giving diners a small taste of the kind of enhancements that will be coming once the Foodspotting team is on board.  In addition to welcoming the Foodspotting team to OpenTable, the Company plans to maintain the Foodspotting site and mobile apps on a standalone basis.   

About OpenTable, Inc.
OpenTable is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating approximately 10 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 26,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company's website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet's most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 385 million diners around the world.  The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and the OpenTable service is available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and the UK. OpenTable also owns and operates toptable, the leading consumer destination site for restaurant reservations in the UK.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include the quotations from management of the Company and Foodspotting in this press release, as well as any statements regarding the completion of the Foodspotting acquisition and the Company's strategic and operational plans. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, among others, the impact of the current economic climate on the Company's business; the Company's ability to maintain an adequate rate of growth; the Company's ability to effectively manage its growth; the Company's ability to attract new restaurant customers; the Company's ability to increase the number of visitors to its website and convert those visitors into diners; the Company's ability to retain existing restaurant customers and diners or encourage repeat reservations; the Company's ability to successfully enter new markets and manage its international expansion; the Company's ability to successfully manage any acquisitions of businesses, solutions or technologies; interruptions in service and any related impact on the Company's reputation; and costs associated with defending intellectual property infringement and other claims. More information about potential factors that could affect the Company's business and financial results is contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.

OpenTable, OpenTable.com, OpenTable logos, toptable and other service names are the trademarks of OpenTable, Inc. and/or its affiliates

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Web Site: http://opentable.com

Netsett Global Settlement System Goes Live in Major Milestone With RSA

LONDON, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Xchanging, the business process outsourcing [http://www.xchanging.com/what-we-do/bpo
], information technology outsourcing [http://www.xchanging.com/what-we-do/technology ]
and procurement services [http://www.xchanging.com/what-we-do/procurement ] provider and
integrator and has gone live with Phase 1 of Netsett, the new global net settlement
platform launched in September 2012.

    The Netsett [http://www.xchanging.com/what-we-do/bpo/netsett ] platform is the result
of a partnership between Xchanging and Deutsche Bank and is set to transform the way in
which global insurers and brokers transact financial settlements. The platform seeks to
replicate, on a global basis, the cash liquidity and operational cost saving benefits from
which the London market has long benefited through the Xchanging Ins-sure Services (XIS)
central settlement platform.

    The first transfer of cash on the net settlement platform was successfully carried out
by RSA in late December. The transaction is an important step in proving the capability of
Netsett to deliver transformation to the global insurance and reinsurance markets.

    Managing Director of Xchanging's UK Insurance Services Max Pell said, "I am delighted
the system has successfully gone live on time and on budget. RSA and Deutsche Bank have
been extremely determined and focussed in helping to bring about this early success. It's
not often you get the opportunity to be at the beginning of an initiative that has the
potential to be truly transformational for the industry."

    Jason Roberts, Global Reinsurance Finance Business Partner at RSA, said, "We are
delighted to have been involved with a project which will be so important for our whole
industry, and to be the first organisation to move real money through Netsett. We now plan
to put the product to full use, and are expecting to see very substantial benefits across
the RSA Group."

    Following the successful test, RSA now intends to process its Q4 2012 and Q1 2013
treaties through the system over the next three months. At the same time Xchanging intends
to bring new customers onto the platform.

    The second phase of Netsett, delivering full end-to-end ACORD capability and a
Ruschlikon compliant process, is due for release in Q3 2013.

    Michael Spiegel, Global Head of Cash Management Corporates and Trade Finance at
Deutsche Bank, said, "We have a long-standing track record of providing innovative
transaction banking and capital market solutions to the global insurance industry.
Deutsche Bank is delighted to be a partner in the Netsett initiative, which we believe
will revolutionise the way the industry processes premium and claims payments."

    Xchanging

    What we are

    Xchanging [http://www.xchanging.com ] provides business processing, technology and
procurement services internationally for customers across multiple industries.

    What we do

    Xchanging brings innovation, thought leadership and passion to its customers'
businesses so as to enhance performance and value. Our values are embedded into everything
we do.

    What we want to be

    Xchanging wants to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by
delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality, reliability and
innovation.

    http://www.xchanging.com

       
        For further information, please contact:

        Xchanging plc
        Tim Yorke, Programme Director
        tim.yorke@xchanging.com
        Direct: +44(0)20-7780-5115
        Mobile: +44(0)7796-018-299
        Website: http://www.xchanging.com

        Deutsche Bank
        Paul Duffy, Director, Capital Markets and Treasury Solutions
        paul.duffy@db.com
        Direct: +44(0)20-7545-1708
        Mobile: +44(0)7876-342-264
        Website: http://www.db.com

        Deutsche Bank
        Emmanuel de Ressequier, Head of Trade and Cash Solutions - NBFI, EMEA and Head of
         Global Transaction Banking, France
        emmanuel.de-resseguier@db.com
        Direct London: +44(0)20-7547-9398
        Mobile: +33-6-22-09-1503

        FWD PR
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        richard.adams@fwdpr.co.uk
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        Andrew Lyons
        andrew.lyons@fwdpr.co.uk
        Tel: +44(0)20-7623-2368

Xchanging

Salient Federal Solutions Introduces Mobile Law Enforcement App for Apple iOS and Android Platforms

Proven Law Enforcement Data Access App Expanded to Support the Newest Mobile Devices Available Today to Assist First Responders and Federal Law Enforcement Personnel

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (Salient), a leading provider of information technology, engineering, and intelligence analytic services to agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and federal civilian markets, today announced the expansion of its Voyager Query for Law Enforcement app for the Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms. The app is used by law enforcement to gain access into criminal justice databases such as the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the International Justice and Public Safety Network (Nlets) for data queries to assist law enforcement officers in the field.  It is representative of Salient's commitment to continue to provide uncompromised mobile technology to its federal clients.

With more than 250 law enforcement communities encompassing more than 2,100 users already using this solution, customers now have the option to use the newest and most popular devices available in today's market. Voyager Query for Law Enforcement provides mobile law enforcement officers with fast, reliable access into the data they need to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Voyager Query for Law Enforcement can be deployed on dedicated or shared servers or from the cloud, and it is compliant with all federal security requirements governing access and control of the data. As mobile technology is surging and quickly changing, the app is ideal for mobile officers that need to gain access to criminal justice information data anytime, anywhere and at the mission's edge. Mobile technology is transforming our culture and the federal government comes to Salient for practical applications that are secure and are built to exploit legacy investments for greater efficiency and utility.

"While the mobile workforce expands at an unprecedented rate, our customers' need for mission-critical solutions is becoming more in demand," says Brad Antle, CEO of Salient. "Expanding Voyager Query Law Enforcement on the Apple iOS and Android mobile platforms provides agencies maximum deployment flexibility, and is consistent with our commitment to provide the capabilities that our clients need today."

Voyager Query Law Enforcement on Apple iOS and Android is a key part of Salient's "Edge Back" strategy to efficiently get critical information literally in the hands of mobile users like first responders while not incurring the risk and expense of reinventing legacy systems and databases. For companies interested in learning more about the Voyager Apple iOS and Android or would like to request a demo should contact Martin.Gillespie@salientfed.com

About Salient Federal Solutions: Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of Federal IT and engineering solutions enabling government and industry to respond quickly to new or surge mission requirements with exactly the right people, skills, expertise, and technical solutions. The company works to accelerate mission impact by delivering highly adaptable technology services, engineering solutions, and domain expertise enabling customers to rapidly meet the pressing requirements of today, while anticipating tomorrow's evolving challenges. Salient Federal Solutions is headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with offices in McLean, Colorado Springs, St. Louis, Norfolk, Orlando, San Diego, and Tampa. More information is available at http://www.salientfed.com.

Salient has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Most Promising Companies.

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CONTACT: Kari Walker, +1-703-928-9996, kwalker@encstrategy.com

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DeliRadio Connects Bands and Fans Via Streaming Music, Location-Based Web and Mobile Apps, and Fan2Fan and Fan2Band Sharing, Friending and Messaging

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bands and fans alike have been flocking to DeliRadio (http://www.deliradio.com), a completely free app that helps you find live music in your area online, on-the-go via mobilization, and in real-world venues through location-based technology. DeliRadio is connecting music artists and music lovers everyday.

DeliRadio helps to promote a band's shows and tours by geo-locating the user and streaming music of bands coming to their area or playing at club's close to them that very night or in any date range set by the user. An astonishing 2.5% of users click through to buy tickets to these shows. Similar to Opentable or UrbanSpoon, DeliRadio helps you plan your evening with a few simple clicks. You set the filters to the genre, time frame and distance and a playlist of all the bands playing in the area pops up. You can preview the bands by listening to the playlist and pick your show.

DeliRadio's primary goal is to drive fans to see live music. All content on DeliRadio is 100% artist controlled, allowing bands to upload music, photos and videos at their discretion. It also allows artists to sell music directly to their fans at no cost.  A wide range of local and national acts have already signed up for DeliRadio including fan favorites such as My Morning Jacket, Sleigh Bells Beach House, Kurt Vile, The Head And The Heart and more.

Labels and management companies have also been using the service to spread the word about their bands' tours and music. "More than anything else, touring artists and their content partners want their music streamed to audiences in places where they have upcoming concerts. The exposure benefits both ticket and music sales, " says DeliRadio founder Wayne Skeen. "Many, if not most, artists working today own some of their own content - or work with labels who embrace progressive promotional tools like DeliRadio. For them, getting the music heard - particularly in 'concert markets' - is paramount" says Skeen.

For more information visit  http://www.deliradio.com or download the free DeliRadio app in the App Store.

SOURCE  DeliRadio

DeliRadio

CONTACT: Meghan Helsel, Grandstand Media & Management, meghanh@grandstandhq.com

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

Tablet Boom Drives Strong Demand For Texas Instruments DLP 1080p Resolution Data Projectors

Technology moves from home cinema market into education, business and beyond

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the increasing adoption of iPads and tablets in the business and education sectors, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) DLP(®) is experiencing a clear rise in demand for its chips which enable economical 1080p projectors, a trend supported by recent data from Futuresource Consulting, which predicts sales to exceed 300,000 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and nearly 1 million worldwide by 2016.

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The high definition (HD) 1080p resolution chip, which has been available in projectors since 2006, offers a number of key benefits including:

    --  Economical solution - previously this resolution was limited to premium
        products and is now at attainable price points worldwide
    --  True black colour accuracy - with a 95 percent aperture ratio, each of
        the two million plus pixels provides users with the most accurate and
        superior image quality available
    --  Ultra-fast response time - the DLP chip has an unparalleled 16
        microsecond response time, giving users precise, razor-sharp images
    --  Largest viewing experience -  unlike other displays, such as a flat
        panel tv, this is capable of projecting images greater than 100" on any
        surface
    --  3D-ready - plug and play 3D content from any source in any popular
        format using DLP-Link active eyewear that allows perfect synchronization
"The benefits of 1080p have long been known to the more consumer-focused industries such as sport, home cinema and gaming, but what we are really excited about this year is seeing the technology move into more diverse B2B sectors," said Roger Carver, Business Manager, DLP Front Projection. "In the classroom in particular we have already seen a number of significant developments in technology used over the past couple of years, ranging from the adoption of lamp-free to 3D and interactive technologies. We are committed to providing students the best image possible in the classroom."

"According to a study we ran in December, 14 percent of children would have asked for a tablet this Christmas - staggering proof of how much the technology is taking hold of society, both in terms of consumers, like these children, but also businesses," said Ben Davis, Futuresource Consulting. "The widespread adoption of tablet devices across all sectors and resulting increase in consumption of HD video content is driving a real demand for higher resolution projectors in classrooms and meeting rooms. As a result, we expect 1080p to be the next resolution to see strong growth in the EMEA B2B projector market."

Futuresource Consulting predicts that over the next three years, sales of tablets into institutional and corporate applications will more than double - moving from an estimated 4,764,971 in 2013 to a 10,879,721 by 2016. Alongside this growth, sales of 1080p projectors into the same sectors are also set to soar from 35,618 in 2013 to 105,614 in 2016.

DLP-enabled 1080p data projectors will be shipping in 2013 from leading DLP manufacturers. Select DLP customers will be on the trade show floor at Integrated Systems Europe on the 29 - 31 January.

Additionally, to access the latest news, videos, images and other digital content from TI DLP you can follow us on Twitter at @TI_DLP, and on YouTube at YouTube.com/DLPTechnology. For the latest on 1080p projection from DLP technology, please visit http://www.dlp.com/projector/dlp-innovations/hd-1080p.aspx

About Texas Instruments DLP Products
Since 1996, Texas Instruments' award-winning DLP technology has powered the world's top display devices to deliver higher resolution images rich with colour, contrast, clarity and brightness for a wide range of applications, including intelligent display technology. With DLP's intelligent display capability, users can interact with content in a diverse range of applications, such as automotive, medical and interactive projection. DLP's technology spans movie theatres (DLP Cinema®) and large-scale, professional venues; in conference rooms, classrooms, and home theatres; and with DLP Pico(TM)-enabled mobile devices, the ability to display images from the palm of your hand. Every DLP chip features an array of up to 8 million microscopic mirrors that switch at ultra-high speeds. With this speed advantage, DLP enables applications unheard of by competing display technologies. To learn more about DLP technology, please visit http://www.DLP.com, or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TI_DLP.

About Innovation at TI
For more than 80 years, TI has been at the forefront of technical innovation, enabling customers to differentiate products with higher integration, faster speeds and lower power. Today, we are engineering the future with advances in energy harvesting, power management, cloud computing, safety and security, health technology, and more. Learn more about how TI's Analog and Embedded Processing products are improving how we live, work and play, today and well into the future, at http://www.ti.com/innovation.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

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Netsett Global Settlement System Goes Live in Major Milestone With RSA

LONDON, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Xchanging, the business process outsourcing, information technology outsourcing and
procurement services provider and integrator and has gone live with Phase 1 of Netsett,
the new global net settlement platform launched in September 2012.

    The Netsett platform is the result of a partnership between Xchanging and Deutsche
Bank and is set to transform the way in which global insurers and brokers transact
financial settlements. The platform seeks to replicate, on a global basis, the cash
liquidity and operational cost saving benefits from which the London market has long
benefited through the Xchanging Ins-sure Services (XIS) central settlement platform.

    The first transfer of cash on the net settlement platform was successfully carried out
by RSA in late December. The transaction is an important step in proving the capability of
Netsett to deliver transformation to the global insurance and reinsurance markets.

    Managing Director of Xchanging's UK Insurance Services Max Pell said, "I am delighted
the system has successfully gone live on time and on budget. RSA and Deutsche Bank have
been extremely determined and focussed in helping to bring about this early success. It's
not often you get the opportunity to be at the beginning of an initiative that has the
potential to be truly transformational for the industry."

    Jason Roberts, Global Reinsurance Finance Business Partner at RSA, said, "We are
delighted to have been involved with a project which will be so important for our whole
industry, and to be the first organisation to move real money through Netsett. We now plan
to put the product to full use, and are expecting to see very substantial benefits across
the RSA Group."

    Following the successful test, RSA now intends to process its Q4 2012 and Q1 2013
treaties through the system over the next three months. At the same time Xchanging intends
to bring new customers onto the platform.

    The second phase of Netsett, delivering full end-to-end ACORD capability and a
Ruschlikon compliant process, is due for release in Q3 2013.

    Michael Spiegel, Global Head of Cash Management Corporates and Trade Finance at
Deutsche Bank, said, "We have a long-standing track record of providing innovative
transaction banking and capital market solutions to the global insurance industry.
Deutsche Bank is delighted to be a partner in the Netsett initiative, which we believe
will revolutionise the way the industry processes premium and claims payments."

    Xchanging

    What we are

    Xchanging provides business processing, technology and procurement services
internationally for customers across multiple industries.

    What we do

    Xchanging brings innovation, thought leadership and passion to its customers'
businesses so as to enhance performance and value. Our values are embedded into everything
we do.

    What we want to be

    Xchanging wants to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by
delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality, reliability and
innovation.

    http://www.xchanging.com

       
        For further information, please contact:

        Xchanging plc
        Tim Yorke, Programme Director
        tim.yorke@xchanging.com
        Direct: +44(0)20-7780-5115
        Mobile: +44(0)7796-018-299
        Website: http://www.xchanging.com

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TV Brackets Facilitate Nights in Throughout January

ROMFORD, England, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    January is traditionally a time when people make a few lifestyle alterations in order
to get over the overindulgences of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The team at
Promount TV Brackets [http://www.promount-tv-brackets.co.uk ] is keen to help people enjoy
a more low-key January so they can facilitate their resolutions.

    For a lot of people, January is a period of detox. The month affords people the
opportunity to cut back on late nights, going out, drinking and over-eating. Resolutions
of this kind may only be short-term, but the idea is to save money and give the body a
chance to recuperate from the hectic holiday season.

    More nights in without alcohol usually means a bit more time relaxing in front of the
television and the team at Promount want to make sure that people who do choose to stay in
and detox through January and the rest of the winter do so in as comfortable and as
enjoyable a way as possible.

    Mounting a television on the wall usually means finding a more comfortable and more
ergonomic viewing position which puts less strain on the body. When watching television
for a sustained period of time (i.e. the time it takes to watch a film or a football
match), viewers tend to enjoy greater comfort and enjoyment when the set is placed at an
elevated position and its direction is carefully thought-out.

    This is why visitors to http://www.promount-tv-brackets.co.uk will find a huge
range of high quality TV brackets in the online store, all of which are designed to help
viewers work with their interiors in order to find the best solution when it comes to the
position of their televisions.

    Established in 2004, Promount TV Brackets is one of the UK's biggest wholesalers and
retailers of wall mounting solutions, with a client base of domestic, commercial and
industrial customers. All the retailer's product lines are independently tested for
quality and the team offers a high standard of service and aftercare.

MCC UK Trading Limited

CONTACT: Joe McCann, +44(0)845-533-0124, info@promount-tv-brackets.co.uk

Time Running Out for Deals on Watches and Jewellery

PORTADOWN,  Northern Ireland, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    The period after Christmas tends to be a time when shoppers can find some fantastic
bargains on all sorts of goods. The team at Nigel O'Hara Diamond Jeweller
[http://www.nigelohara.com ] is keen to stress that those looking for great prices on
watches and jewellery only have a limited time left to get hold of sale items in their
online store.

    Nigel O'Hara specialise in selling high quality watches and items of jewellery from
some of the most prestigious names in the business, including Breil, Fiorelli, Accurist,
D&G and more. Shoppers who visit the store in the next few days will find offers of up to
67 per cent off a stunning range of timepieces, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings and
so on.

    The January sales often represent real value when shoppers are in the market for high
end goods like items of jewellery - the time when the biggest savings can be made on some
of the most exclusive goods out there.

    The jewellery specialists at Nigel O'Hara hate to see shoppers miss out on a great
deal. There are now only a few days of January sale prices left before the market returns
to normal and the team is encouraging people to visit the site to browse for gifts, great
gestures, replacements and treats before time runs out.

    Watches and items of jewellery are available for men, women and children and UK orders
made via http://www.nigelohara.com benefit from free delivery.

    Nigel O'Hara Diamond Jewellers was established in 1985 and has over 25 years'
experience in retailing quality timepieces and items of jewellery. The online store offers
safe and secure shopping for customers looking for 100 per cent authentic designer
products.

Nigel O'Hara Diamond Jewellers

CONTACT: Richard O'Hara, +44-(0)2838-331-475, enquiries@nigelohara.com

Punch TV Launches to Comcast Cable Customers in Jackson, Mississippi Area

Partnership with the Jackson State University Marks First Friendly Primetime Option for Punch TV while also Reaching into the Student Market

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Punch Media, Inc. (OTCQB: PNCH). Punch TV announced today that its one-of-a-kind network will launch on Comcast's Jackson, MS area Channel 14 - a prime time cable platform. Punch TV also entered into a strategic relationship with Jackson State University (JSU) to launch additional content and multi-media features such as their WeatherVision Meteorology program over the coming weeks and months.

Upon launching, Punch TV will feature quality primetime programming featuring 70% of enthusiastic, original content per week. The viable and station-friendly option for primetime will help expand the Digi-Network's asset value.

Regarding the announcement, Punch TV's, President, Joseph Collins stated, "No other Digi-Network can satisfy the palate like Punch TV when it comes to gauging audience appetites. We definitely have a unique format that resonates with today's urban viewers and a business model that is profitable."

Jackson, MS Comcast subscribers will have access to Punch TV's signature shows including 50 new dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk shows, children's shows, and inspirational entertainment.

Edward Saint Pe', Director of Sales for the JSU Digital Media Center commented, "We are very excited about the partnership. Punch TV is innovative and what separates them from other media networks is the original programming. Punch TV is a great asset for the city of Jackson, Mississippi."

David Hoard, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement at Jackson State University, agreed, "Yes, we are pleased to have a partnership with Punch TV. Having one of the great historical black universities and our TV station in Jackson, MS, with a growing urban network is perfect for our expansion plan and fits perfectly with our weather meteorology program."

About Punch TV:

PUNCH TV is one of the fastest growing channels among viewers 18-54, according to a special report on Multicast Networks published on December 3, 2012, in the Broadcasting & Cable Magazine. PUNCH TV completed the 2012 year with 35 partner stations and reaching 55 million U.S. households, marking a 2500% growth rate in slightly over 1 year.

Through more than 37 affiliates, as well as a contract for Direct to Homes broadcasting, PUNCH TV has acquired affiliates in major urban Markets such as New York, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and others. PUNCH TV is accessible in cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Miami, El Paso, San Antonio, and Tampa. Residents of large Western cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle, can also view PUNCH. Citizens of smaller cities such as Alexandra, Shreveport, and Monroe, LA and communities such as, Bemidji, Minnesota; Dothan, Alabama; Lufkin, Texas; Beaumont, TX; and Andalusia, AL are among those enjoying the PUNCH TV experience; while residents in Anchorage Alaska and San Juan, PR, eagerly watch the genres of PUNCH TV entertainment on a full-time basis.

More information about Punch TV is available at http://www.my.punchtv.net.

About Comcast Corporation:

Comcast Corporation (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. With 23.9 million cable customers, 15.3 million high-speed Internet customers, and 7.0 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, ten sports networks operated by Comcast Sports Group and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet businesses, including Comcast.net (http://www.comcast.net). Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.

IC Punch Media, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

IC PUNCH MEDIA, INC. Contacts:

Steven Samblis
407-442-0309 Ext 02
info@icplaces.com

SOURCE  IC Punch Media, Inc.

IC Punch Media, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.my.punchtv.net

Etelesolv Launches 24/7 Global Support Service

International Technical Assistance Enhancement for TeleManager

MONTREAL, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Etelesolv (http://www.etelesolv.com), Canada's Leader in Telecom and IT Management recently launched a comprehensive 24/7 technical support service for its Canadian and international customers, accessible worldwide at any time, by email or phone. The service enhances TeleManager, Etelesolv's software and managed services for Telecom and IT management.

"With an increasing demand for TeleManager as a cloud-based replacement for telecom expense and IT asset management, Etelesolv needed to be available for customers at any time. As a customer intimate company, moving to a 24/7 global customer service model was the next logical step," explained Christopher Thierry, President of Etelesolv. "Subscribers of Etelesolv's Global Support Service (GSS) will benefit from interacting with us via their self-service Portal, email, or directly through our dedicated helpline."

Many organizations are trying to make improvements to telecom expense and IT asset processes to make it easier to manage. TeleManager, optimized as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), provides a virtual window into what your company owns, where it is, and what it costs every month. That information is real-time and flexible so managers can speed decision making time, get business intelligence and ensure costs are being monitored.

Using GSS, companies can concentrate on their core competency and run their business with the peace of mind that employees, assets and costs are actively being controlled.

About Etelesolv:
Etelesolv, based in Montreal, Quebec, is Canada's leading provider of Telecom and IT management for large Canadian multinational corporations. Etelesolv's software platform, TeleManager, consolidates both business intelligence and operational processes around telecom and IT services while helping clients manage multiple suppliers. In bridging this gap between our clients and telecom suppliers, TeleManager provides the critical tools needed to control telecom spending and optimize processes within enterprises. For the more information visit http://www.etelesolv.com.

Contact:
Caroline Le Brun
Marketing Manager
Etelesolv
514-949-4418
clebrun@etelesolv.com

SOURCE  Etelesolv

Etelesolv

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

HP Autonomy Strengthens eDiscovery Solution with New Information Governance Capabilities

HP Autonomy's client eDiscovery data volumes increased by more than 80 percent in last 12 months

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HP Autonomy today announced several significant enhancements to its market-leading eDiscovery offering, helping organizations automate and simplify processing of large, diverse data sets.

Part of a comprehensive platform that connects archiving, data protection, enterprise content management, eDiscovery, information governance and meaning-based analytics, the Autonomy solution uniquely enables organizations to lower costs, accelerate processes and achieve superior legal outcomes.   

Proven in the world's most demanding and complex eDiscovery projects, Autonomy continues to be the platform of choice for corporate legal departments, law firms and legal consulting firms around the world. In the last year, the volume of data Autonomy has processed on behalf of its clients for eDiscovery initiatives has increased by more than 80 percent.   

"As an innovative, national law firm, we are continually seeking ways to drive the most value for our clients," said Tom Lidbury, partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. "Our ability to turn today's data explosion into an advantage plays an important role in this mission, and Autonomy technology is a tremendous asset in helping our clients analyze, review, and act on large volumes of disparate information."

Meaning Based Coding extended to Autonomy Early Case Assessment module

Early Case Assessment (ECA) is a critical phase of the eDiscovery process. At the outset of a case, legal teams must rapidly review large data volumes in order to quickly assess their potential risk, identify key issues and determine what information might require full review and production. Autonomy has extended its Meaning Based Coding (MBC) capability to its ECA module, further enhancing its in-depth eDiscovery analysis capabilities. 

Autonomy's MBC capabilities enable organizations to automate analysis based on the Autonomy Intelligent Data Operating Layer (IDOL), which quickly categorizes data by concepts, ideas and patterns in information. Unlike traditional predictive coding technologies, MBC classifications are carried through to the review and production phase without new processing or indexing. As a result, Autonomy ECA can perform an analysis of the data faster, more accurately and at a lower cost.

Structured data analytics through HP Application Information Optimizer

During eDiscovery, legal teams demand the ability to access and analyze all forms of data relevant to a case. This includes unstructured data in the form of emails, phone conversations, voice mails, social media and web content, as well as mission-critical structured data such as transaction data from customer relationship management or enterprise resource planning systems and financial trade tickets. However, access to traditional structured data, typically stored in complex relational database-based applications, can often be costly and cumbersome, hindering a comprehensive discovery process.

Through integration with HP Application Information Optimizer, an innovative information management solution that automates the migration and/or retirement of application data, the Autonomy eDiscovery solution now seamlessly ingests and reviews structured data.

Additionally, Autonomy IDOL's unique ability to recognize concepts and meaning in information enables clients to synthesize structured data with related unstructured information, such as a financial trader's written notes or phone messages about a transaction. By enabling legal teams to bring structured data seamlessly into the eDiscovery process, organizations can quickly and cost-effectively build a more comprehensive and effective legal strategy.

Autonomy adds native discovery functionality to flagship archiving solution

Autonomy has released a new, fully integrated native discovery module designed to work in conjunction with the on-premise version of Autonomy Consolidated Archive (ACA), a market-leading archiving and information governance solution. Powered by Autonomy IDOL, Autonomy ACA automatically indexes and forms an understanding of contents in an enterprise's various information repositories. This optional module brings core discovery functionality directly into Autonomy ACA. As a result, organizations can conduct proactive, cost-effective early stage discovery across their archived information to ensure that critical preservation requirements are fully addressed.

Sophisticated multichannel analytics

Autonomy continues to extend its leadership in processing new, diverse forms of data for eDiscovery. Autonomy has incorporated a new version of audio analytics and provided additional connector support for social media, including corporate collaboration systems and YouTube metadata.

"Today's chief compliance officers, chief legal officers and general counsel operate in a world being shaped by macro forces like big data growth, mobile device proliferation, and increased regulation and compliance risks--all of which render siloed, point solutions woefully inadequate," said Mike Sullivan, general manager, Protect, HP Autonomy. "By providing the industry's most comprehensive information governance and eDiscovery platform, powered by a unique concept-based analytics engine, we help organizations maximize return on information, and transform their massive volumes of data from a liability into an asset."

Autonomy's eDiscovery platform is part of the Autonomy Legal and Compliance Performance Suite, a comprehensive solution that uniquely enables organizations to detect and act on new signals of risk; understand, protect, govern and collaborate on information; and maintain compliance with local, federal and international regulations.

About HP Autonomy

HP Autonomy is a global leader in software that processes human information, or unstructured data, including social media, email, video, audio, text and web pages, etc. Autonomy's powerful management and analytic tools for structured information together with its ability to extract meaning in real time from all forms of information, regardless of format, is a unique tool for companies seeking to get the most out of their data. Autonomy's product portfolio helps power companies through enterprise search analytics, business process management and OEM operations. Autonomy also offers information governance solutions in areas such as eDiscovery, content management and compliance, as well as marketing solutions that help companies grow revenue, such as web content management, online marketing optimization and rich media management.

Please visit http://www.autonomy.com to find out more.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP's businesses; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the protection of HP's intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; assumptions related to pension and other post-retirement costs and retirement programs; the execution, timing and results of restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost and the anticipated benefits of implementing those plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012.  HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

© 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Editorial contact

Randy Cairns
Autonomy, an HP Company
+1 650 687 8042
cairns@hp.com

http://www.hp.com/go/newsroom
http://www.autonomy.com/content/News

SOURCE  HP Autonomy

HP Autonomy

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

Why Igotmydeal.com is the Best Place to Buy Property in India

MUMBAI, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    It's simple. We have delivered some of the best discounted property deals
[http://www.igotmydeal.com ] across India to resident Indians as well as NRIs. Being
channel partners with some of the biggest property developers in India, Igotmydeal.com
offers some of the most profitable primary real estate deals in India as well as group
bookings at a discounted rate with developers including Godrej Properties, Raheja
Universal, Lodha Group, Ireo, Sobha Developers, Disha Direct and many more.

    Since the parent company Realspace is in the real estate consultancy industry for more
than a decade; Igotmydeal.com also offers fantastic secondary property deals in the
residential, commercial and weekend real estate market in India.

    Igotmydeal.com provides win-win property deals to sellers and buyers across all real
estate verticals including residential, commercial, weekend, luxury, preleased, hotels,
warehouse, corporate leasing and more. Right from offering customers prelaunch deals,
group bookings, distress sales, bulk inventory sales, bulk inventory purchase, NRI focused
realty deals in mainly the residential market, the team at Igotmydeal.com searches and
researches for the best property for you both in terms of bargains as well as future
growth in terms of capital appreciation.

    Every property that we market is screen checked by our team and our set of property
lawyers and a complete feedback with regards to the technical status of the property is
shared with the buyer. We proceed with the deal only after the buyer is aware of all the
details of the property including any risks, whatsoever.

    Mandated marketing for Real Estate developers

    Igotmydeal.com also undertakes mandated project marketing for real estate developers
and is currently in talks to undertake marketing for more than 5 million square feet of
residential and commercial developments in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Lonavala, Goa
and Bangalore.

    Igotmydeal.com is planning an Indian property show that is exclusive in the real sense
of the word in Dubai in February 2013. The show will showcase some of the best projects
from esteemed property developers in India with a distinct price advantage for buyers.

    About Igotmydeal.com:

    Igotmydeal.com is a venture of Realspace - a PAN India property consultancy founded by
Suhas Kataria. With more than 15 years of experience in the Indian real estate market, the
team at Realspace yearned to reach out to thousands of prospective customers with value
for money property deals across the Indian real estate market. That is how Igotmydeal.com
was formed. Every property deal that we offer is a value for money deal keeping in mind
the growth factor, current market scenario, future supply, demand, etc.

    Igotmydeal.com is the first property portal with its own "property jingle". Click here
to listen to it [http://www.igotmydeal.com/aboutus.php ].

    Aims & Objectives

    The primary aim of Igotmydeal.com is to get you property deals that make you smile,
that make you happy and satisfied, that make you exclaim "I got my deal".

    The secondary objectives are as follows:

       
        - The total Indian real estate market size is around INR 600,000 Crores and
          expected to grow to INR 10,00,000 Crores with the brokerage market around INR 12,000
          Crores to INR 20,000 Crores.
        - We plan to expand our team to sell properties worth more than INR 10000 Crores
          across various real estate verticals in India in a year by having 500 franchisees
          operating across various locations and micro locations in India before December 2013.

    Igotmydeal.com is organically funded till date and future expansion plans would
involve funds from external sources too.

    Primary Media Contact: Suhas Kataria, web@igotmydeal.com, 91-9833670220

Realspace (Igotmydeal.com)

CONTACT: PRN

Epson Launches PowerLite 935W Ultra-Bright Classroom Projector

New Projector Delivers 3,700 Lumens with Full Connectivity and Network Capabilities

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (FETC, Booth #709) -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced the PowerLite(®) 935W projector designed for large classrooms and naturally bright rooms. The PowerLite 935W delivers ultra-bright images with 3,700 lumens of color brightness and 3,700 lumens of white brightness(2) and full connectivity and network capabilities. The projector also offers WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution to allow teachers to fully leverage widescreen notebooks or tablets and widescreen DVD content.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO)

"Many classrooms have ambient light that creates challenging environments for projecting bright images," said Sara Kim, associate product manager, K-12 Education Marketing, Epson America. "With 3,700 lumens of both color and white light output(2), the PowerLite 935W is suitable for almost any lighting condition, bringing bright, larger-than-life images to the classroom."

The PowerLite 935W features a 16-watt speaker and microphone input to help engage the entire classroom without costly external speakers or teacher voice strain. In addition, the projector delivers comprehensive connectivity - HDMI for high-quality audio and video with one cable and RJ-45 for presenting content over the network, broadcasting important messages and monitoring and controlling a networked projector remotely.

More about the PowerLite 935W

The PowerLite 935W delivers several innovative features for the classroom, including:

    --  Setup/Positioning Flexibility: 1.6x optical zoom allows for a larger
        range in projector placement and produces larger images from shorter
        throw distances; (+)30 degree automatic vertical and manual horizontal
        keystone correction provides easy and convenient operation in multiple
        classroom settings; Quick Corner(®) moves any of the four corners of an
        image independently, to adjust for a perfectly rectangular picture
    --  Advanced Networking: Educators can remotely deliver video and audio
        presentations over the network with the included EasyMP(®) Network
        Projection software; projectors can be used as a broadcast system to
        display announcements, event flyers, updates and instructions; wireless
        functionality is available via an optional wireless module
    --  iProjection: Leveraging the Epson iProjection(TM) app, teachers can
        wirelessly present from most iOS Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or later
        and most Android devices running Android 2.3 or later
    --  Standby Audio Out: New feature allows teachers to save energy by
        transmitting audio to connected external speakers, even when the
        projector is in standby mode
    --  Easy Maintenance: Easy lamp and air filter access for quick and
        convenient replacements
    --  USB Plug 'n Play: Instantly projects images, transmits audio and
        controls the presentations from either a Windows(®) PC or Mac via a
        standard USB cable; USB Type A port offers PC-free image slideshows and
        direct connection to the Epson(®) DC-06 document camera
    --  Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed
        projector to be powered on and off with a flip of a wall switch; Instant
        Off(®) enables teachers to avoid delays when starting and finishing
        presentations and be up and running in seconds; A/V Mute Slide stops the
        sound and picture to allow for a quick pause in the presentation
    --  Virtual Remote: Allows teachers to use a virtual projector remote
        control on their computer via a web browser when connected to a network,
        eliminating the need to carry a physical remote control; performs basic
        functions such as power, source search, volume, AV mute, closed
        captioning, and page up/down
    --  Teaching Aids: Pre-designed line and graph pattern templates or
        customizable images aid in instruction, saving valuable class time by
        eliminating the need for teachers to draw lines and grids on a
        whiteboard or blackboard
    --  Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson's exclusive E-TORL(®) lamp technology,
        the PowerLite 935W lamp life can last up to 4,000 hours(3) in economy
        mode, helping to maximize presentation time
    --  3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
        amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
        technology provides an energy efficient light engine which efficiently
        uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
        1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
        electricity per lumen of brightness(4)
Epson's Brighter Futures(®) sales and support education initiative is designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets. Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.

Color Brightness Specification and Projector Performance

The new color brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color brightness without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With today's high definition content, teachers and students want to enjoy content with higher quality in brighter environments. For a truly impressive image, projectors need to offer both high color brightness and high white brightness. High color brightness enables an even brighter color image for larger screen sizes and on a larger variety of screen materials. Without sufficient color brightness, images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. Whether projecting a presentation, interactive lesson or movie, Epson's line of education projectors deliver consistent color brightness and white brightness, allowing students and teachers to view life-like reproduction of any content.

Pricing, Availability and Support

The Epson PowerLite 935W projector will be available in February 2013 for $1,199 through pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, distribution, commercial channels, and at http://www.epson.com. Epson's projectors come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine(®) phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line and a two-year Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

(1) Based upon Q3 2012 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.(

)(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp Brightness decreases over time.

(4) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2012. Average of 1,122 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

Note: EPSON, PowerLite, E-TORL, EasyMP, Instant Off, and Quick Corner are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson iProjection is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Brighter Futures and PrivateLine are registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Kati Elliott, KEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com

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

HGST Launches The Industry's Highest Capacity 10K RPM Hard Drive

New 1.2TB Ultrastar(TM) C10K1200 Provides 33 Percent More Capacity for Improved Storage Efficiency in Tier 1 Mission-Critical Cloud and Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and now a Western Digital company, NASDAQ: WDC) today announced the industry's highest-capacity 10,000 RPM, enterprise-class hard drive - the Ultrastar C10K1200.  Providing a capacity extension to HGST's proven Ultrastar C10K900 product line, the new 2.5-inch Ultrastar C10K1200 features a SAS 6Gb/s interface for reliable data throughput, a 64MB cache buffer for optimized read/write response time, and a fast 10K rotational speed for reliable high-performance computing. All this, combined with the drive's low power, high capacity and high performance attributes, results in higher density servers, blades and network storage arrays that helps reduce space requirements, lowers cooling costs and improves total cost of ownership (TCO).

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Best Capacity-Performance for Mission Critical Applications
Increasing storage needs, shrinking floor space and budgets, and reducing power and cooling are just a few challenges that datacenter managers face today, making it challenging to scale and sustain business growth.  Whether building datacenters for public clouds, private clouds or traditional datacenters, adopting the right tiered storage strategy delivers greater efficiencies in terms of reliability, performance, capacity and power, and can make a vast difference in the ability to lower TCO. 

As the only 1.2TB 10,000 RPM enterprise-class SAS hard drive in the industry, and one with a 2.0 million hours mean time between failure¹ (MTBF) specification, the Ultrastar C10K1200 is the ultimate solution for 24x7 enterprise applications such as data mining/analysis, business processing and timely delivery of data-intensive content-on-demand such as multiple channels of streaming video. For space and/or power constrained cloud or enterprise datacenter environments, the 1.2TB Ultrastar C10K1200 drive delivers 33 percent more capacity in the same 2.5-inch form factor, giving IT managers the ability to now store 28.8 TBs in a 2U, 24-bay rackmount server. The Ultrastar C10K1200 drive also helps datacenters achieve lower AC power and HVAC requirements. With HGST Advanced Power Management technology, with multi-state idle modes, the Ultrastar C10K1200 uses less than 5W during idle mode, freeing up precious headroom for growing datacenter needs.

Storage Tiering with 10K Performance HDDs
Every datacenter application has a specific set of capacity and performance requirements. Storage tiering helps place the right storage in the right place, balancing capacity, performance and cost. And contrary to popular belief, hard drives will retain their function for the foreseeable future as the primary form of storage from a cost and performance standpoint for large capacity, high-performance storage. The key to a sound tiering strategy is to identify where the highest performance is needed, then segment the Tier 0 and Tier 1 layers between enterprise-class SSDs and 10K RPM performance drives.

The Ultrastar C10K1200 is based on common Ultrastar C10K900 technologies to ensure greater reliability and reduced qualification times. Designed with the similar system architecture, HGST's Ultrastar 10K performance HDDs are designed to be plug-compatible with Ultrastar solid state drives. This allows IT managers to easily swap an SSD with a 10K hard drive in order to effectively scale and tier applications, as SSDs provide the best IOPs/watt for reducing TCO, while 10K performance drives are more cost effective from a dollar-per-GB and capacity-performance perspective. A common HDD and SSD architecture also speeds up the drive qualification process and gives IT managers the ability to mix and match drives to ensure scale and flexibility for easier deployment, maintenance and upgrades.

The Ultrastar C10K1200 drive includes a host of industrial-strength technologies designed to maximize reliability for mission-critical workloads. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors deliver a low acoustic rating and improved data integrity, while Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology anticipates and counteracts disturbances that can occur in multi-drive configurations. In addition, the Ultrastar C10K1200 uses HGST-patented head load/unload ramp to minimize integration induced drive damage.

For added data security, select models of the Ultrastar C10K1200 offer Bulk Data Encryption for hard drive-level data security. These self-encrypting models are designed to the Trusted Computing Group's Enterprise A Security Subsystem Class encryption specification and allow customers to reduce costs associated with drive retirement and extend drive life by enabling swift and secure repurposing of drives.

"We are pleased to be the first to ship server and storage systems using HGST's new 1.2TB Ultrastar C10K1200 enterprise-class drives," said Peter Korce, vice president and general manager, Dell Storage. "The new HGST drives complement our offerings, helping to deliver the performance, capacity, and reliability that customers have come to expect from our Dell PowerEdge® and PowerVault® solutions."

Availability
The new 2.5-inch Ultrastar C10K1200 hard drive is shipping today, and has been qualified by select OEMs.

About HGST
HGST (formerly known as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies or Hitachi GST), a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise-class solid state drives, innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, HGST provides high-value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hgst.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for HDD products. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, global economic conditions and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital's recent SEC filings, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and HGST/WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

One GB is equal to one billion bytes, and one TB equals 1,000 GB (one trillion bytes). Actual capacity will vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

Ultrastar is a registered trademark of HGST, a Western Digital Company. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

    Contact:
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    Office: 303-284-7790 Cell: 408-439-2002
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Stellar Becomes the First Data Recovery Company to Reach 2 Million Customers

EDISON, New Jersey, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Stellar Data Recovery, leaders in data recovery software and services crossed the 2
million customer mark this January. Since its establishment in 1993 the company
specializes in data recovery solutions with a whole range of do it yourself software and
in lab services. Stellar has a reach in more than 170 countries and in 2012 alone the
company sold more than 150,000 product licenses. It is targeting selling over 200,000
licenses in 2013. USA is the largest market with Germany outpacing UK to become the second
largest market for Stellar.

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    "Our offerings have helped businesses & consumers recover from critical data loss
situations and we are delighted with the fact that we have been able to bring back smiles
on so many customers' faces over the years. This has strengthened our resolve to continue
creating world class products and I would like to thank all our partners & associates for
their constant support" said Mr. Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery.

    Their innovative R&D team and data recovery consultants have helped Stellar in carving
a niche in the data recovery industry. Stellar has invested heavily in developing
proprietary techniques to overcome data recovery challenges. Stellar has a robust product
release schedule with over 40 releases lined up for this coming year. These releases will
include a mix of 'new products' & significant 'upgrades' to popular products like Stellar
Phoenix Windows Data Recovery, Stellar Phoenix Photo Recovery v5, Stellar Phoenix Mac Data
Recovery and many more.

    About Stellar

    Stellar Data Recovery is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that specializes in
Phoenix data recovery Tools, Disk utilities and in-lab data recovery services. Since 1993,
Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for data recovery from any kind of
data loss situation. With its wide range of software and services, Stellar has over 2
million customers, which includes global corporate giants.

       
        Contact Information
        Sharadendu Tiwari
        +91-124-4326700
        Voice: 1877-778-6087 (TOLL FREE)
        Mailto: pr@stellarinfo.com
        Web: http://www.stellarinfo.com

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Attano Launches Digital Last Minute Preparation Packs for CBSE and ICSE Board Exams

MUMBAI, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Attano Guarantees an Increase in Marks

    As examination pressure builds, it's easy to buckle under the weight of all that
studying and revising. Help is at hand, as Attano, India's largest Educational eBook
Store, has launched last-minute preparation packs for the CBSE and ICSE board
examinations. Students in class X and XII can take advantage of these 'Last-Minute Prep'
packs, which will help them to prepare better and study smarter for these all-important
exams.

    Attano's Last-Minute Prep packs combine bestselling Solved Sample Papers and
Interactive Practice Tests and are hand-picked and recommended by an expert nationwide
panel of 700+ teachers. The Interactive Practise Tests give you instant scores and correct
answers. All students who purchase the packs will also receive last-minute tips and advice
on how to prepare better by Attano's expert panel of teachers.

    Attano's Last-Minute Prep packs can be downloaded instantly to a PC/tablet at home,
iPad or an Android phone. Once downloaded, revision and prepration can be taken as many
times, on the go and also in an offline mode.

    Soumya Banerjee, CEO, Attano, captured the company's intention concisely: "We know
that when it comes to final exams, the pressure is on and students want to revise at the
last minute. Attano is here to help students by offering them a simple and practical way
to prepare smarter. Our teacher panel has done a phenomenal job of curating questions that
cover the entire syllabus and we believe that these packs will add significant value to
students who are preparing for their Class X & XII board exams. We have enough confidence
in our product to offer a unique money-back guarantee to those students whose final exam
scores aren't higher than their prelims. If a student doesn't get higher marks, Attano
will refund the purchase. No questions asked. All a student has to do is email a scanned
copy of their preliminary results and their final Board results to
studysmarter@attano.com."

    Attano's Last-Minute Prep packs begin at Rs. 139. You can know more by visiting
http://www.attano.com/last-minute-prep [http://www.attano.com/last-minute-prep ].

    About Attano:

    Attano is India's first interactive educational eBook store. The Attano marketplace
offers the most up-to-date and in-demand eBooks from leading publishers and digital
content owners. Attano's distribution network reaches over 100,000 students through its
web and app stores and tie-ups with some of India's largest electronic majors.

    With Attano eBooks, you can watch videos, take tests, read reports. Search, bookmark,
highlight, add notes, and experience more value at discounted prices. Carry a year's worth
of text books in a solution that is affordable, lightweight and mobile.

    Attano eBooks are available for iPads, Android devices and Windows PCs and laptops.
More can be found on http://www.attano.com [http://www.attano.com ].

    Primary Media Contact: Priyanka Das, priyanka@galvanisepr.com, 91-8050989699

Attano

CONTACT: PRN

thePlatform Creates Universal Video Player Service Across iOS, Android(TM), and Windows®-based Devices

- Company to Lead with HTML5 in 2013 to Deliver Faster Load Times and Lower Development Costs -

SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Media and entertainment companies have historically faced a challenge creating a common video player that can be rendered across different browsers and devices, due to continued market fragmentation and a lack of cross-platform standards. Today, thePlatform, the leading white-label video publishing company, unveiled an enhanced video Player Service to address this issue, and has placed HTML5 at the forefront of its efforts.

thePlatform's enhanced Player Service provides a simple to use console, so even non-technical users can build their own video players - choosing from a variety of layout templates, skins, color schemes, and more. In 2013, thePlatform's Player Service will now default to HTML5 players to render video quickly, but seamlessly switch to Flash(®) if needed, allowing consistent playback on websites, iOS devices, Android((TM)) devices, Windows(®) 8 devices, and more. By leading with HTML5, customers can experience faster load times for video playback, and lower development costs. Unlike other market alternatives, there is also no need for companies to manage duplicate systems for individual players, since thePlatform's mpx publishing system automatically associates all the metadata and business policies for each video across both HTML5 and Flash players.

"We've always supported HTML5, but the technology has matured over the past 18 months, and it's now ready for primetime," said Marty Roberts, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, thePlatform. "Companies are being swamped by the combination of devices and browsers needed to ensure their videos render well on their customers' device of choice. Our new Player Service alleviates that challenge in an incredibly simple and cost-efficient way. HTML5 has become the lead technology that we recommend to our customers for publishing video across devices, and it has replaced Flash as the default setting in our mpx Player Service."

iPads(®) and iPhones(® )Top List of Portable Video Consumption Devices 

Companies, including major media companies, TV networks, and five of the largest TV service providers in North America currently rely on thePlatform as their central logistics system for publishing premium video. As such, thePlatform predominately manages premium ad-supported or subscription videos, such as full-length episodes and clips of TV shows and movies, on computers, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and other IP-connected devices. During the month of December 2012, thePlatform analyzed video views managed through its mpx publishing system across thousands of specific device "profiles", or unique combinations of device models, operating systems, and browsers. Outside of computers, iPads accounted for the most video views in December, followed by iPhones, followed by Android smartphones and tablets. thePlatform introduced its new Player Service to reduce the complexity for customers trying to manage video playback across a growing number of devices.

Key Benefits of Player Service

Key benefits of mpx's new Player Service include:

Better Viewing Experience:

    --  Leading with HTML5 enables faster video playback than traditional
        Flash-based players.
    --  Dynamic switching between HTML5 and Flash allows videos to quickly
        render on iOS, Android, Windows 8 devices, and more.
    --  The players select the optimal video format and bitrate based on the
        device, browser and operating system.
    --  A simple-to-use console enables companies to create beautiful,
        customized HTML5 players, in which skins, layout and controls are easily
        configured, ensuring a consistent experience for all viewers.
    --  Sharing features and social media integration allow videos to be
        distributed instantly across leading social networks such as Twitter,
        Facebook, and many others.
Easy and Low-Cost Player Management

    --  HTML5-based players enable companies to dedicate less development
        resources for producing and managing video players than has been
        traditionally required.
    --  mpx automatically associates all the metadata and business policies for
        content across both HTML5 and Flash players. This means there is no need
        to create duplicate systems for individual players, unlike other
        solutions in the market.
    --  The Player Service automatically updates with iOS, Android and Windows 8
        releases, ensuring that videos are always available.
    --  Closed captioning persistence saves and applies your language settings
        to both HTML5 and Flash, ensuring policy compliance.
Flexible Integration

    --  The players enable optimization of advertising for both video on-demand
        (VOD) and live ad insertion through advertising partners such as
        FreeWheel, Adobe Auditude, and DoubleClick by Google.
    --  Companies can monitor the quality of their players with real-time and
        historical reporting tools, and access data on usage, quality of
        service, and audience engagement through partnerships with Conviva,
        Google Analytics, Omniture, Comscore, Nielsen, and more.
    --  The players are also compatible with video recommendations engines that
        can increase time on-site by suggesting what to watch after each video
        completion.
    --  Companies can also utilize an extensive list of hosted plug-ins through
        the Player Service or build their own custom JavaScript(®) plug-in with
        thePlatform's PDK.
Additional information can be found at http://www.thePlatform.com.

About thePlatform
thePlatform(TM) is the leading white-label video management and publishing company. Media companies rely on thePlatform as their open, central hub for managing, monetizing, and syndicating billions of professionally produced video views annually. The company's services provide unmatched versatility for designing and supporting video businesses on PCs, mobile, and TV. Customers include: A+E Networks, Cablevision, CBC, Comcast, Cox Communications, E!, the Golf Channel, HIT Entertainment, Liberty Global, NBC Local Media, NBC Sports Regional Networks, Outdoor Channel, Oxygen, Rogers, Shaw Media, Style, Syfy, Time Warner Cable, Travel Channel Media, truTV, USA Network, and numerous others. With more than decade history of service, thePlatform is an independent subsidiary of Comcast based in Seattle, Wash. For more information: http://www.thePlatform.com.

SOURCE  thePlatform

thePlatform

CONTACT: Jeremy Pemble, JLM Partners for thePlatform, Jeremy@jlmpartners.com, +1-206-381-3600

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

Psiber Data Introduces MPO/MTP Test Adapters for WireXpert Cable Certification Tester

SINGAPORE, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Psiber Data, a leading test equipment provider for enterprise networking, has announced the launch of an MPO parallel optics test solution for the WireXpert cable certification tester. This versatile solution enables Datacenter IT managers to get quick and accurate assessment of the quality of MPO links. Additionally, it helps in performing incoming inspection of MPO components like cassettes.

The key feature of the MPO parallel optics test solution is a 5-second Autotest that includes a detection of fiber connection map and measurement of loss on each channel. It supports MPO polarity methods A, B, C and even non-standard multi-mode parallel optic links. The ability to configure active fibers enables testing of customized parallel optic links such as 8-fiber MPO links. Another unique feature of this solution is the ability to test breakout links from MPO end to SC/LC end. This is possible due to interoperability between the MPO source adapter and the multimode fiber adapter of the WireXpert. MPO testing is fully integrated into the WireXpert, including settings, data storage, and test reporting. The MPO testing kit consists of MPO/MTP light source adapter and MPO/MTP power meter adapter.

"Whether you are testing newly installed MPO links, aggregation links, or even performing incoming testing of MPO components like cassettes, the WireXpert provides the most accurate and efficient solution on the market. By combining all testing needs in one instrument, it gives you unparalleled cost saving and convenience," said Psiber Data.

MPO Testing Kit for WireXpert is available for ordering immediately and shipment is expected in April 2013. For more information, please visit http://apen.psiberdata.com/en/home/products/by-application/cable-tester/mpo-testing.html.

About WireXpert
WireXpert is a powerful and versatile cable certification tester. It features the capability to test the highest end of copper cabling systems for enterprise networks with unparalleled performance. Recently released software version 4.7 brings tools such as optical power meter and light source, enabling testing of FTTX links in addition to enterprise cables.  For downloading the latest software please visit, http://apen.psiberdata.com/en/home/products/by-application/cable-tester/wirexpert.html.
About Psiber Data
Psiber Data designs and manufactures world class next-generation test, measurement and certification solutions. With R&D, manufacturing and service centers in San Diego, USA, Germany and Singapore; including service centers in France, Italy and the UK, a global sales and support network serves a global customer base. For more information, visit http://www.psiberdata.com.

SOURCE  Psiber Data

Psiber Data

CONTACT: CONTACTS: Ravi Doddavaram, rdoddavaram@psiberdata.com. +65-6569-6019

Web Site: http://apen.psiberdata.com/en/home/products/by-application/cable-tester/wirexpert-software-release.html

Criminal Tracker! App Adds New and Improved Features

DETROIT, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminal Tracker!, by U.S. Publications, Inc., is newly upgraded and improved making it even easier for its users to quickly track criminals and sex offenders in real time within a 40-mile radius.

Criminal Tracker! is user friendly and just a few clicks provide complete and current criminal profiles and photos.   

Users can view hundreds of profiles for each specific zip code region and radius setting for free. They simply enter their zip code and mile range. Criminal Tracker! then quickly populates and tracks all offenders with names and addresses on a map within their chosen settings.

"The additions of the 'Look Up' and 'More' buttons have made a big difference in the functionality and usability of the Criminal Tracker! application," Simon Gojcaj, president, U.S. Publications, Inc., says. "Now, when a user is in their zip code area, he or she can click on specific pinpoints within the maps to view complete criminal profiles of every offender within each 'Look Up.'"

The "More" feature provides continued map page results and its new filter feature makes it possible to see the specific nature of the crime(s). For instance, was it sexual in nature? Was the person a pedophile? 

"We are very excited to offer these new and improved features," Gojcaj says. "And, our new batch system also works to prevent crashes." 

Criminal Tracker! is focused on keeping the public informed and the community safe. It works closely with law enforcement and the public to help ensure that its database is frequently updated with the most comprehensive National Criminal Index available.

"We are offering an invaluable service to our users," Gojcaj says. "For instance, did you know that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports, as of August 2012, that the total number of registered sex offenders in the U.S. was 747,408; and that 60 percent of second offenses take place while living in a supervised community? And, these statistics are only the tip of the iceberg. Criminal Tracker! empowers people to take control; they have the right to know who their neighbors are to ensure the safety of their families."         

About Criminal Tracker!

Criminal Tracker! is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It requires iOS 4.3 or later and is available for $1.99; the first three look-ups are free. It is available here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/criminal-tracker!/id490605714?ls.

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

SOURCE  U.S. Publications, Inc.

U.S. Publications, Inc.

CONTACT: Simon Gojcaj of U.S. Publications, +1-586-949-0762, simongojcaj@sbcglobal.net

European APPCUP takes technology approach to business and societal problems

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Time is running out for European developers and young entrepreneurs to showcase their development skills at the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners' (IAMCP) first European APPCUP contest. With only 20 days left to the contest's submission deadline, the IAMCP is amplifying contest awareness via social media to European students and young business leaders.

"This is a new undertaking for our organization and we want to encourage strong youth participation so that contestants can gain maximum visibility from how they are using technology to solve real world problems," said IAMCP EMEA President Per Werngren.

Launched in early January, the contest has two prize categories; business and young entrepreneur. The business category is open to members of the IAMCP organization and the Microsoft Bizspark program, while the young entrepreneur category is open to young European contestants whose apps address issues of major concern to youth such as education, health, employment and the environment. 

"We are encouraged by the submissions we have received to-date and proud to showcase the greatness of the Microsoft partner ecosystem. Microsoft provides an excellent platform for developers to build world class applications and the APPCUP also allows us to demonstrate our social responsibility, showcasing how great software can contribute to society," added WW IAMCP President Ulises Aguilar Nahle.

Contestants who wish to submit an app for the business category and are not IAMCP members are encouraged to join their local IAMCP chapter or become a non-voting IAMCP member-at-large so they can participate.

The 2013 European APPCUP is supported by the Microsoft Corporation, the European Federation of Junior Enterprises (Jade), Junior Achievement Europe and the Microsoft Bizspark program. 10 finalists will be selected from all app submissions to participate in a head-to-head competition at the IAMCP European Summit in Brussels on March 6 and 7.

Once they have filled out the submission forms contestants can submit their app in two ways, either by uploading an app that can be side loaded onto test devices, or if they have already published an app in the Windows 8 Store or Windows Phone 8 Store, they simply need to provide a URL to their app in their contest submission form.

IAMCP: http://www.iamcp.org
Contest site: http://www.appcup.eu/home/Index

SOURCE  International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

CONTACT: Per Werngren, IAMCP EMEA President, +46 708 723 205, per.werngren@idenet.com

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

ViaSat Augments Global Mobility Satellite Network with New Capacity

Government and general aviation business growth drives demand for increased bandwidth and new services

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has signed four new contracts that increase the total Ku-band capacity of its global mobility network by more than 60 percent. This investment in additional bandwidth will be reserved for government and general aviation business growth and customer requirements for high data rates for mobile satellite communications.

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"This expansion phase is an overlay to our mobile network in key regions around the globe," said Paul Baca, GM/VP ViaSat Global Mobile Broadband. "This addition will raise the bar for baseline broadband performance and provide a foundation for new service plans."

The sustained growth in airborne satellite communications for ViaSat was recently highlighted by the delivery of the 500th VR-12 satellite terminal. This ultra-small aperture system has been a key technology enabler for both general aviation and government mobility markets, for "office in the sky" business applications, as well as enroute Command & Control and ISR services for military customers.

Details regarding regional coverage and availability will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, go to http://www.viasat.com/broadband-satellite-networks/mobile-broadband.

About ViaSat (http://www.viasat.com)

ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and network access to virtually any location for consumers, governments, enterprise, and the military. The company offers fixed and mobile satellite network services including Exede(®) by ViaSat, which features ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite; service to more than 1,750 mobile platforms, including Yonder(®) Ku-band mobile service; satellite broadband networking systems; and network-centric military communication systems and cybersecurity products for the U.S. and allied governments. ViaSat also offers communication system design and a number of complementary products and technologies. Based in Carlsbad, California, ViaSat employs over 2,400 people in a number of locations worldwide for customer service, network operations, and technology development.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward looking statements include statements about raising baseline performance and new service plans. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat's SEC filings available at http://www.sec.gov, including ViaSat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Yonder is a registered trademark of ViaSat Inc.
Exede is a registered service mark of ViaSat Inc.

SOURCE  ViaSat Inc.

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CONTACT: Scott Cianciulli / Sharon Oh, Brainerd Communicators, 212.986.6667, cianciulli@braincomm.com, oh@braincomm.com

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expands In Elmira Area

ELMIRA, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHO:           Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network

    WHAT:           Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on a site in the Elmira area, expanding and filling in coverage
                    on the high-speed data network it launched locally in June 2012. 4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G
                    LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to
                    10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.

    WHERE:          New 4G LTE site is located in Horseheads. For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit
                    http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.

    BACKGROUND:     Two years after its launch, the Verizon 4G LTE network is available to more than 273 million people across the U.S. -
                    close to 89 percent of the U.S. population.

                    To learn more about the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, please visit http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/12/
                    verizon-wireless-4G-LTE-two-year-anniversary.html. For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit
                    http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

    MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
                   Verizon Wireless
                   585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
                   John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
                   http://twitter.com/VZWjohno

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

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

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

Jenn-Air Touts Performance Of Luxury Microwave Collection

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While microwave ovens have been a staple in American kitchens for decades, many cooks have yet to discover that today's high-end models offer not only speed and convenience, but many of the same capabilities prized in traditional ovens. Case in point: a collection of high performance microwave ovens from Jenn-Air capable of everything from searing salmon to baking decadent truffle tarts.

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"Whether you prefer a sleek built-in, under counter or above the range microwave, our models offer multiple cooking options, with several even featuring convection cooking and full-color LCD displays," notes Juliet Johnson, manager of brand experience for Jenn-Air. "Beyond their powerful performance, the various configurations found in our collection offer flexible placement options."

MICROWAVE OVENS WITH CONVECTION COOKING

Jenn-Air built-in microwave ovens include a 30-inch model with a Speed-Cook system that can cook oven quality meals up to three times faster than traditional ovens. By combining the speed of microwave energy with the heat of convection cooking and broiling, this cooking system has the flexibility to cook a variety of preprogrammed foods from roasted chicken to delicate puff pastry.

A highly interactive, full-color 4.3-inch LCD control panel features intuitive menu-driven controls to easily select various cooking options from temperature to cooking modes. Rather than cooking for a preset time, a steam cook cycle features an intuitive sensor that detects humidity released by food as it cooks and determines the precise cooking time and power level for each food item. For dishes such as flatbread and roasted fish, a Crisp Option used in combination with the included browning pan promotes the crisping of foods by merging microwave technology with a broiling element for exceptional results. 

UNDER COUNTER MICROWAVE OVEN

For those with limited space, the 24" microwave oven with a drawer design leaves valuable counter space uncluttered with under counter or in-wall installation options. With the touch of a button, the drawer automatically opens and closes, while its top access allows for easy stirring of ingredients and temperature testing. The auto sensor feature ensures all food is properly cooked while a Keep Warm feature offers the flexibility of using the microwave as a warming drawer with precise temperature settings that allow plates and dishes to be kept warm until serving time.

OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVENS WITH BUILT-IN VENTILATION

Jenn-Air 30-inch over-the-range microwave ovens help clear the air with a built-in ventilation system that automatically begins venting when heat is sensed. Featuring multiple fan speeds with a 300 CFM blower, the exhaust system captures smoke, steam and odors from the cooking surface below. To help maintain a seamless look in the kitchen, an articulating vent opens to a 45-degree angle when turned on and remains closed when off. A built-in exterior exhaust system with three venting alternatives provides flexible installation options.

Select models are available with microwave and convection combination cooking. All over-the-range models feature auto sensor microwave cooking, enabling the oven to automatically sense remaining cooking time based on the humidity emanating from dishes as they cook.

Jenn-Air microwave ovens are offered in a variety of styles and finishes including Pro-Style Stainless, Euro-Style Stainless, Black and White Floating Glass.

About Jenn-Air: 

Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator.  Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and two cutting edge finishes: Floating Glass and Oiled Bronze. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.

SOURCE  Jenn-Air

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Jenn-Air

CONTACT: Kim Roman, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, Katie Lee Pollack, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, both of Digitas; Juliet Johnson, Jenn-Air, +1-269-923-7440, Juliet.m.johnson@jenair.com

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

DNS-Health.com Launches Free DNS Report Tool - Enables Webmasters to Check Their DNS Health

Webmaster promotion service WebBoosts.com has announced the launch of its free DNS reporting tool DNS Health. Enables webmasters and site owners to check the health of their domain name's DNS records.

DEN HAAG, Netherlands, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, webmaster promotion community WebBoosts has announced the launch of its free DNS report tool called DNS Health. DNS Health enables webmasters and site owners to check the health of their domain name's DNS records.

Besides providing basic details such as the nameservers of a domain name, DNS Health also includes information about a domain name's parent servers, SOA records, MX records and also SPF records, which are often overlooked when creating DNS records for a domain name.

SPF stands for Sender Policy Framework. It is an email validation system designed to prevent email spam by verifying sender IP addresses. Missing SPF records are the main reason why emails can end up in a user's spam folder.

Unlike most similar services, DNS Health does not charge its users to query the status of their DNS records. The service is free of charge and has been developed by WebBoosts, a webmaster forum community, which also serves as the official support forum for this service.

The services official support forums are located at http://webboosts.com/. Users of this free DNS lookup service are invited to discuss any questions and recommendations they may have.

A DNS check consists of various DNS record entries such as:

+ Parent Server Records
+ Nameserver Records
+ DNS Glue Issues
+ SOA Records
+ SOA Serial Number
+ SOA Refresh
+ SOA Retry
+ SOA Expire
+ SOA Minimum TTL
+ MX Records
+ SPF Records
+ Various IP Address related records
+ Mismatched Records

On the web:
http://dns-health.com/

About DNS Health
DNS Health has been launched on January 28th 2013 and provides webmasters and site owners a free tool to check the health of a domain name's DNS records. The service has been created by WebBoosts.com, a webmaster promotion community designed for webmasters, small business owners and web site owners. Unlike most DNS look-up tools on the internet, DNS Health does not charge its users for looking up the DNS status of their domain name(s).

SOURCE  DNS Health

DNS Health

CONTACT: Nelly De Mol, +31 708912529, http://dns-health.com/

Web Site: http://dns-health.com

FANDANGO MOVIEGOERS NOW CAN BUY TICKETS USING SIRI

The Nation's Leading Moviegoer Destination Adds Even More Convenience to its Extensive Network of 20,000 Screens

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, today announced its customers using iOS devices now can enjoy the next evolution of movie ticket purchasing through Siri, Apple's intelligent personal assistant that helps you get things done just by asking. This new Siri feature is available on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 6.1, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system.

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iOS 6.1 makes it convenient to purchase tickets through Fandango's award-winning mobile app. Using iOS devices, moviegoers simply ask Siri to find a specific movie, nearby theaters or desired showtimes. Siri then offers the option to "Buy Tickets" and launches the Fandango app for customers to complete their ticket purchase. For added convenience, moviegoers can add their Paperless Mobile Tickets to Passbook, which lets them scan their iPhone or iPod touch to get into the movie at select theaters.

"Fandango is committed to innovating across all platforms and helping shape the future of moviegoing," said Paul Yanover, President of Fandango. "With this new Siri feature, movie fans can quickly and easily discover the nearest theaters, find the most convenient showtimes, and buy tickets through Fandango to help make movie night perfect."

Mobile continues to be a strong driver of traffic and ticket sales for Fandango. Fandango's 2012 mobile ticket sales increased 171 percent year-over-year, now accounting for more than 30 percent of overall Fandango ticket sales. Downloads of Fandango's popular mobile apps in 2012 also experienced a 50 percent increase over the previous year, with total downloads surpassing the 31 million mark. Following Apple's launch of Passbook, downloads of Fandango's iOS app skyrocketed, boosting Fandango to one of the top 10 free entertainment apps in the App Store.

The Fandango App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/.

About Fandango
Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination and a unit of NBCUniversal, sells tickets to more than 20,000 screens nationwide. Fandango entertains and informs consumers with reviews, commentary, celebrity interviews and trailers, and offers the ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and conveniently buy tickets in advance. For many theaters, fans can print their tickets at home or receive them as a paperless Mobile Ticket on their smartphones.

Fandango is available online at http://www.fandango.com, via smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, and at 1-800-FANDANGO. Fandango's top-ranking movie ticketing apps, with 31 million downloads, are available on the iPhone and iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 and many other platforms. Fandango is enjoyed by more than 41 million online and mobile visitors per month. Film fans find Fandango on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fandango and on Twitter @Fandango.

SOURCE  Fandango

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CONTACT: Dana Henry Benson, +1-310-954-0278 ext. 300, dbenson@fandango.com, or Harry Medved, +1-310-954-0461, harry.medved@fandango.com

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

UBM Tech and Lytica Inc. Announce Collaboration to Offer an Independent Market Price Benchmarking Application to the Global Electronics Industry

Web-Based Component Price Estimating Tool for Electronic Product Marketing, Design and Manufacturers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at DesignCon, UBM Tech, whose portfolio includes essential business and technical information for design engineers and the electronics industry, and Lytica Inc., the global leader in electronic component cost analysis, announced an alliance to offer an independent market price benchmarking application to the global electronics industry. 

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Lytica's Component Cost Estimator, a new web-based component price estimating tool, provides estimates of market prices for electronic components based on what others in the industry are actually paying.  The pay-per-use application enables product managers, design engineers, and operations professionals to achieve unprecedented performance, market price intelligence and competitive analysis.

Acquiring component information can be tedious and time consuming. Component Cost Estimator mitigates this by providing a real-time, secure and confidential solution that is easy to use and provides instant access to average and leading market level pricing as well as alternative manufacturers of electronic components. Users assess their BOMs using the upload feature and are charged for components assessed on their credit card at $2/component.

"Component Cost Estimator provides market intelligence unavailable elsewhere.  It creates exceptional value for customers and makes them more competitive. We are delighted to be partnering with Lytica," said David Blaza, Vice President, UBM Tech, Electronics. "Component Cost Estimator is a powerful addition to our suite of media and marketing solutions that help electronics companies excel at designing their products and bringing them to market."

"We are pleased to be partnering with UBM Tech to bring superior market intelligence to its electronics marketplace customers. Knowledge of market pricing and sourcing alternatives enables companies to improve their cost competitiveness and time to market performance," said Ken Bradley, President, Lytica Inc. "Our clients have seen a high return on investment from Component Cost Estimator.  We believe it is a 'must have' tool for electronic hardware designers and procurement professionals."

Lytica's Component Cost Estimator will be on display at DesignCon January 29-30, 2013 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA in booth #932.

For additional information on Component Cost Estimator, visit http://www.lytica.com/index.php/our-products/component-cost-estimator or email sales@lytica.com.

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

About Lytica Inc.
Lytica drives unprecedented levels of cost reduction for many of the leading electronics OEM, EMS and distribution companies around the world. We are the developer of the revolutionary Freebenchmarking.com and other knowledge based power tools for supply management that have been proven to save our clients millions in procurement costs. Based in Ottawa, Canada and led by a team of seasoned supply chain, procurement, and engineering experts, Lytica specializes in component cost reduction, supply chain management, and supplier risk assessment. Lytica brings transparency to electronic component pricing and supply chain risk.

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

For more information on Lytica Inc. please contact:
Rob Hamashuk, Director, Sales & Marketing?
T:?613-271-1414 Ext 236  E: Rob_Hamashuk@Lytica.com

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.
David Blaza
https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=109793

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

FreeWave Technologies Announces Lower Pricing For Wireless Ethernet Communication Solutions

FreeWave demonstrates continued commitment to customers through new pricing of Ethernet products

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced new pricing on several of its Ethernet data radios, including the HTPlus (board level and enclosed), FGR2-P and the award-winning FGR2-PE. The new pricing significantly reduces the cost of data communications and is effective for Ethernet products ordered or shipped on or after January 24, 2013.  FreeWave will have its portfolio of wireless Ethernet products on display at its booth (#1533) during the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition (http://www.distributech.com/index.html) from Jan. 29-31 in San Diego.

"Through the streamlining of our manufacturing processes, we are able to provide our customers with lower price points on FreeWave's Ethernet solutions," said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer at FreeWave. "Our Ethernet product line continues to provide superior sensitivity, reliability and low-power consumption that FreeWave customers have come to know and expect. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and FreeWave continues to develop and innovate its products based on its strong partnerships with customers."

FreeWave's FGR2-PE and FGR2-P radios provide simple Ethernet connectivity, industrial grade security, superior RF performance, and simplified network management. Both radios offer two switched Ethernet ports as well as two serial ports to meet the demands of customers' wireless automation requirements. This configuration enables a transition from serial to Ethernet data communication without having to replace your communication infrastructure later on, or operate both serial and Ethernet communication independently and simultaneously on the same platform. The HTPlus offers industrial grade high-speed Ethernet communications over very long wireless links. It is available in both enclosed (HTP-900RE) and board level (HTP-900SEO) versions. The HTPlus is designed to operate in challenging environments with noisy RF conditions and delivers data at a rate of up to 867 Kbps. Both the FGR2-PE and HTPlus radios are ideal for SCADA networks.

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About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at http://www.freewave.com or connect with the company via Twitter: @freewavetech.

Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers

Catapult PR-IR

303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  FreeWave Technologies

FreeWave Technologies

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

Proximetry and Airspan to Deliver Scalable and Secure End-to-end Network Management Solutions for Smart Grids

SAN DIEGO and BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Proximetry and Airspan are extending their partnership to address the unique scalability and security network management requirements of end-to-end multiservice smart energy networks. The companies announced their new collaboration at DistribuTECH where Proximetry is exhibiting (booth 3155).

Proximetry and Airspan share a vision that advanced smart grids are the fusion of two-way power-flow grids with multiservice communications networks, software, and hardware, to effectively monitor, control, and manage the creation, distribution, storage, and consumption of energy.

The Proximetry and Airspan solutions deliver a powerful operating and integration platform with core broadband network capabilities using licensed spectrum which is designed to bring together multiple networks using multiple protocols from multiple vendors.

"Airspan is pleased to be working with Proximetry and the AirSync(TM) software platform, which complements our products and enhances their network management capabilities," said Eric Stonestrom, CEO at Airspan.

Proximetry and Airspan can jointly manage and support LTE, WiMAX, 3G, and Wi-Fi technologies, in addition to offering robust visualization, translation of business logic to network control, and network element management for lower total cost of ownership.  Together, the Proximetry and Airspan solution enable greater flexibility, scalability, extensibility, and security than relying on non-integrated systems.

"Airspan and Proximetry have been working together for many years to align architecture, scalability, and security requirements to make managing end-to-end networks easier, more open, secure, and scalable. Our solutions deliver total end-to-end wireless network management, service assurance and security services to millions of wireless users and devices," said Tracy Trent, CEO of Proximetry.

About Proximetry

Proximetry is a comprehensive network and device management software platform provider for the energy, telecommunications, and transportation industries. Founded in 2005, Proximetry is privately held, headquartered in San Diego, California, and backed by Munich Venture Partners, Aeris Capital, Investec, and Rembrandt Venture Partners. For more information, please visit http://www.proximetry.com.

About Airspan Networks Inc.

Airspan (OTC Markets: AIRO) is a leading 4G wireless solution provider. With over 1000 customers in over 100 countries and as a top vendor for carrier-class broadband wireless solutions, Airspan is recognized as a leader and pioneer in 4G and broadband wireless technologies. Providing an expansive product portfolio, Airspan offers customers the widest selection of 4G products in the industry with an unsurpassed level of technology to benefit their business case. Airspan has solutions spanning the 150 MHz to 6 GHz frequency bands. http://www.airspan.com

© 2013 Proximetry, Inc.  Proximetry is a trademark of Proximetry, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. http://www.proximetry.com

SOURCE  Proximetry

Proximetry

CONTACT: Julie Wright, (W)right On Communications, +1-760-419-4664, jwright@wrightoncomm.com, for Proximetry

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

NI PXI Digitizer and LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit Increase Flexibility and Performance for Traditional Oscilloscope Applications

News Highlights

- The software-defined nature of the NI PXIe-5162 digitizer and NI LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit demonstrates the flexibility and customization possible when engineers move beyond traditional box oscilloscopes.

- Pairing the four-channel NI PXIe-5162 digitizer with the PXI platform, engineers can build an oscilloscope with up to 68 channels in a single chassis with tight synchronization.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the NI PXIe-5162 digitizer and updates to the LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit. The digitizer, with 10 bits of vertical resolution and a 5 GS/s sample rate, provides high-speed measurements at four times the vertical resolution of a traditional 8-bit oscilloscope. With 1.5 GHz of bandwidth and four channels in a single slot, the NI PXIe-5162 is suited for high-channel-count digitizer systems in manufacturing test, research and device characterization. Engineers can use the digitizer with LabVIEW and the LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit, which provides a library of functions optimized for performing the high-throughput jitter, eye diagram and phase noise measurements demanded by automated validation and production test environments.

"The combination of high-speed, high-channel and high-resolution measurements offered by the NI PXIe-5162 digitizer makes it possible for traditional oscilloscope customers to think beyond traditional box instruments for automated test," said Steve Warntjes, NI director of modular instruments research and development. "Using our high-speed digitizers with the LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit helps engineers accelerate their measurement systems using the processing power of modern PCs instead of the legacy embedded processors on box oscilloscopes."

NI PXIe-5162 Features

    --  10 bits of vertical resolution for greater insight into the signal
    --  Four channels in a single 3U PXI Express slot, expanding to 68 channels
        in a single PXI chassis
    --  5 GS/s maximum sample rate on one channel or 1.25 GS/s on four channels
        simultaneously
LabVIEW Jitter Analysis Toolkit Features

    --  Built-in functions for clock recovery, eye diagram, jitter, level and
        timing measurements
    --  Example programs for eye diagram and mask testing, and random and
        deterministic jitter (RJ/DJ) separation using both dual-Dirac and
        spectrum-based separation methods
Click to Tweet: New digitizer from @NIGlobal increases flexibility and performance for traditional oscilloscope applications http://bit.ly/V1J8Xk

Additional Resources

    --  Product: http://www.ni.com/digitizers/
    --  White Paper: http://www.ni.com/white-paper/14400/en/
About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

    Pricing and Contact Information
    NI PXIe-5162 digitizer            11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin,
                                      Texas 78759-3504
    Priced* from $12,999; EUR11,899;  Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
     YEN1,640,000                     683-9300
    Web: http://www.ni.com/digitizers       Email: info@ni.com
    *All prices subject to change
LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact:          Julia Betts, (512) 683-8165

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