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GSMA Initiative Reinforces European Mobile Operators' Commitment To Consumer Privacy

- Launched on European Privacy Day, New Accountability Measures Aim to Enhance User Confidence in Mobile Apps

BRUSSELS, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark European Privacy Day(1), the GSMA is announcing new mobile industry commitments to reinforce privacy protection for mobile app users. Building on the success of the GSMA's Privacy Design Guidelines(2) published last year, a number of European mobile operators are participating in a new initiative that ensures the effective and consistent implementation of these Guidelines and holds operators directly accountable for securing the privacy of all customers who use their own-branded mobile apps.

By signing up to an Accountability Framework, a new tool published today and with the potential for application across the mobile ecosystem, GSMA members can now formally commit to ensuring their business practices are compliant with the Guidelines. The core elements of the Framework include:

    --  Organisational commitment: confirming senior management buy-in and
        appropriate delegation to ensure the Guidelines are implemented
        consistently across an organisation's operations;
    --  Internal programme controls: including staff guidance on practical
        application of the Guidelines and systems for customers to report
        privacy-related complaints and incidents; and
    --  Enforcement for noncompliant organisations: ongoing noncompliance or
        serious breaches will lead to appropriate sanctions.

"The GSMA and its members were the first to address the ongoing challenges of mobile app privacy through our Guidelines last year," said Tom Phillips, Chief Government and Regulatory Affairs Officer, GSMA. "Now, we continue to lead in this space by introducing this Framework - a direct response to calls for greater responsibility and accountability in the area of app privacy. If adopted across the mobile ecosystem, these Guidelines and Framework would help ensure consistent and comprehensive levels of protection for consumers across multiple platforms."

Since the publication of the Guidelines, a number of European mobile operators have begun to implement them for their own-branded mobile apps, including Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Telekom Austria, Telenor, TeliaSonera and Vodafone. The Guidelines are already influencing thinking and policy in different regions around the world(3).

"The Framework and Guidelines will help us, as well as the developer community, to create exciting applications and provide greater transparency and security with mobile apps," commented Hannes Ametsreiter, CEO of Telekom Austria Group. "This is especially important for social networks and cloud services where we observe a growing concern among users regarding their personal data. Our own apps have a very high level of privacy and we take the protection of personal data of our customers extremely seriously."

"The GSMA's mobile privacy Guidelines are the most comprehensive attempt to date to embed the principle of privacy-by-design in the creation and development of mobile applications," said Stephen Deadman, Group Privacy Officer for Vodafone. "Accountability forms an essential element in Vodafone's privacy programme, and in ensuring privacy-by-design in our app development process. These principles will help companies across the ecosystem create the internal governance and assurance processes to ensure the guidelines are effectively implemented and deliver better privacy experiences for mobile users in practice."

Phillips continued: "App privacy will remain an important public policy issue for the foreseeable future. This is shown by the intention of the EU Article 29 Working Party to issue an opinion on mobile app privacy in February 2013 and by EU Commissioner Reding's express reference to the importance of app privacy in her speech(4) last month. The GSMA will continue to reach out and work with diverse stakeholders to advance app privacy in the interests of safeguarding the confidence and trust of mobile users."

To view the Accountability Framework, please follow this link: http://www.gsma.com/publicpolicy/mobile-and-privacy/resources

Notes to Editors

(1) On January 28, the world celebrates Privacy Day which recognises the importance of privacy for human values and fundamental freedoms. European Privacy Day 2013 highlights the value of privacy and data protection in European societies and engages citizens in privacy relevant activities. Find out more at http://www.europeanprivacyday.org/

(2) The GSMA Privacy Design Guidelines for Mobile Application Development were published in February 2012: http://www.gsma.com/publicpolicy/mobile-and-privacy/design-guidelines

(3) The GSMA Guidelines are referenced in a number of important, international contexts including:

    --  The US Federal Trade Commission's report "Mobile Apps for Kids:
        Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade":
        http://ftc.gov/opa/2012/12/kidsapp.shtm
    --  The publication of "Good Privacy Practices for Developing Mobile Apps"
        by the Privacy Commissioners of Canada:
        http://www.priv.gc.ca/information/pub/gd_app_201210_e.asp
    --  The Future of Privacy Forum in their submission to the US National
        Telecommunications & Information Administration's (NTIA) efforts on
        developing a mobile privacy code of conduct:
        http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/future_of_privacy_forum--comments_on_
        mshp_040212.pdf
    --  "Privacy on the Go: Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem"7, issued
        by the California Attorney General, Kamala Harris:
        http://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-kamala-d-harris-i
        ssues-guidance-how-mobile-apps-can-better

(4) http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-12-897_en.htm

About the GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators with more than 230 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com or Mobile World Live, the online portal for the mobile communications industry, at http://www.mobileworldlive.com

GSMA

CONTACT: For the GSMA - Sabina Gockel (Brussels), +32-(0)487-635-145, SGockel@webershandwick.com, or GSMA Press Office, press@gsma.com

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

MediaTek Announces World's 1st 5-in-1 Multi-GNSS Receiver SoC Solutions Supporting Beidou Satellite Navigation System

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced the availability of its MT3332/MT3333, the world's first 5-in-1 multi-GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver SoC solutions that support the Beidou Satellite Navigation System. The Beidou system has been commercially operational since the end of 2012, and is currently a constellation of 16 satellites providing positioning, navigation and timing services to the Asia-Pacific region. It can identify a user's location to 10m (33ft), their velocity to within 0.2 meters per second, and clock synchronization signals (one-way) to within 10 nanoseconds. Beidou will be one of the most important satellite navigation systems to eventually cover the entire globe by 2020.

The MediaTek MT3332/MT3333 can discover GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS constellations. Featuring a multi-GNSS receiver design, the MT3332/MT3333 can reduce the cumulative distance and positioning error accumulated over time/multiple hops, and significantly improve navigation/positioning accuracy. The MT3332/MT3333 also come with excellent signal acquisition and tracking sensitivity, which efficiently enhances signal quality within dense cities, tunnels and/or multi-storey car-parks, while delivering a better user experience. Moreover, thanks to its highly integrated, low-cost and ultra-compact system architecture, the MT3332/MT3333 enable multi-GNSS receivers with the same reference board for mobile, industrial and automotive navigation applications.

"The proliferation of LBS (location-based services) using mobile applications over wireless networks such as 'social check-in' or 'nearby service recommending' is driving demand for greater satellite navigation performance and coverage beyond existing technologies. This will also lead to the rapid adoption of multi-GNSS receiver solutions in smartphones, tablets and automotive vehicles because LBS is now an indispensable way for people to interact/communicate with each other on a daily basis," said SR Tsai, General Manager of the Wireless Connectivity and Networking Business Unit at MediaTek. "We believe the market for Beidou-compatible multi-GNSS receivers in China will accelerate in the coming years. MediaTek will deliver new products that offer high value and are capable of meeting the evolving needs of our customers in the Beidou navigation system market through continuous product innovation. The MT3332/MT3333 are designed to accelerate the realization of satellite navigation services anytime, anywhere, in a seamless fashion."

The MT3332/MT3333 also incorporate MediaTek's unique "AlwaysLocate(TM)" technology that can identify the state in which the user is (regardless of on-the-go or sleeping) and automatically adjust the satellite signal receiving modes for more accurate and reliable navigation services, and to save the battery power of the navigation system.

The MediaTek MT3332/MT3333 are currently in mass production stage and already being designed into major satellite navigation systems and mobile communication platforms worldwide.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England, Sweden and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

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Anite Significantly Expands its Performance Testing Offering

FLEET, England, January 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         Anite acquires Propsim(R) channel emulation product set from Elektrobit and

                launches internal fading capability for existing portfolio

    Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, today announces the
acquisition of the Propsim(R)channel emulation product set from Elektrobit, a global
leader in software and hardware solutions for the wireless and automotive industries. The
acquisition is in line with Anite's wider strategy to further expand its product portfolio
within Performance testing.

    The market leading Propsim(R) branded portfolio of radio channel emulators are
designed to replicate wireless environments and isolate performance issues of wireless
equipment in order to ensure the reliable functionality of any broadband wireless
technology, such as 4G LTE. The acquisition of the Propsim(R) product set enables Anite to
broaden its product offering and expand into new customer segments, including network
infrastructure interoperability testing.

    The evolution of wireless technologies, such as LTE and their complex antenna
configurations is leading to an increased need for Performance testing in order to
maintain high end-user experience. The emulation of different radio channel conditions
within a laboratory environment is a key enabler in providing comprehensive Performance
test solutions.

    Anite today also announces the launch of an internal baseband fading capability for
all existing handset test products that utilise the latest Anite 9000 hardware platform.
Existing users are able to add fading technology to their test systems as a software
upgrade. This is a cost effective option for users that want to address the latest
performance test requirements with their existing products; especially data throughput
testing for both GCF certification and network operator acceptance test plans. This launch
is complementary to the Propsim(R) portfolio acquisition, and together both developments
help give Anite a comprehensive ability to address the Performance test needs of customers
developing and testing interoperability of wireless equipment.

    Chris Humphrey, Anite's Chief Executive said, "The increasing market demand for more
integrated wireless laboratory test solutions makes Anite a natural fit for Propsim(R) .
Anite's established market and technology leadership, and its substantial global sales and
support footprint, combined with the acknowledged expertise and market leading channel
emulation solutions the Propsim(R) brand, creates a dedicated supplier with a more
complete product offering."

    About Anite

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

    Anite offers rigorous yet simplified wireless equipment testing, accelerating new
devices to market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to chipset and device manufacturers, operators, test laboratories
and network equipment manufacturers. Anite was the first company to verify LTE conformance
test cases in 2009 and has consistently remained at the forefront of the wireless testing
industry. Its highly flexible and reliable hardware and software solutions make Anite a
key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers and operators. With a diverse team focused
on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about
the future of LTE and LTE-Advanced.

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

    About Elektrobit (EB)

    EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is
specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and
automotive industries. The net sales for the year 2011 totalled MEUR 162.2. Elektrobit
Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. http://www.elektrobit.com.

    For further information, please contact:

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

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

Anite Telecoms Ltd

UC Browser Adds New Download Services for iPhone Users

-- First Mobile Browser to Leverage the Cloud to Speed Downloads and Provide Offline Video Viewing

MOSCOW, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UCWeb, Inc., a leading global mobile internet company, has launched UC Browser v8.9 for the iPhone. UC Browser is the only mobile browser to offer cloud download for the iPhone. This new version optimizes the mobile browsing experience for iPhone users by combining cloud based webpage compression technology and intuitive designs which can reduce data traffic by up to 90 percent and provide users with more control over content obtained from the internet. UC Browser v8.9 is available for free on Apple's iOS App Store.

Key features for UC Browser v8.9 include:

    --  Cloud Download makes it possible for users to download extremely large
        files or those from difficult-to-reach online sources by using UCWeb's
        cloud server as the intermediary. Anyone with a UC Browser account can
        download files to the UCWeb server and then download to a local device
        with guaranteed speed and stability. A second benefit for cloud download
        is that mobile users will not be throttled by the poor mobile internet
        connection at the time of downloading, and users can use a better
        internet connection, such as WiFi, to download to local devices.
    --  Download Manager is an intuitive management tool that helps users manage
        their contents in an efficient manner. Downloaded files can
        automatically be sorted into pre-categorized folders such as music,
        video, images and zip files. The download manager also alerts the user
        prior to the file download in the event that the file is not compatible
        with the iPhone. This prevents the user from downloading incompatible
        files, thus saving on both data cost and time. It also gives users more
        control over downloaded contents and allows digital formats such as MP3,
        video, eBooks and more to be accessed only with UC Browser.
    --  Watch Offline takes advantage of the uptake in video consumption to
        allow users to cache online video and watch it later. This feature makes
        online video viewing possible even in relatively slow network
        environments, with poor or no internet connections. Once the video is
        cached to UC Browser, users can use UC Browser to view the video
        anytime, anywhere.

UC Browser is the largest mobile browser by user base. Quick Reads, URL auto-completion, and efficient search box combined with neatly designed site navigation makes it the choice of 400 million users worldwide. UC Browser also supports Gesture Control, which allows users to open a new tab or switch between multiple tabs with the swipe of the fingers. It also allows the users to switch between Night-and-Day mode and shuffle the themes of the browser by simply shaking the device.

About UCWeb Inc.

UCWeb Inc. (UCWeb) is a leading global provider of mobile internet software technology and application services.  Since its inception in 2004, UCWeb's mission has been to provide better mobile internet experience to billions of users around the world. UC Browser, the flagship product of UCWeb, has a global user base of 400 million users and is available on more than 3,000 different cell phone models from more than 200 cell phone manufacturers.

UCWeb Inc.

CONTACT: Katrina Wang, +86-20-66824888, Katrina.wang@ucweb.com

Web Site: https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/uc-browser-for-iphone/id374473033?mt=8

General Shale's Mobile App Brings Cutting-Edge Technology to Construction Planning and Estimating

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- General Shale has launched an innovative, state-of-the-art tool to assist construction professionals and homeowners with designing buildings, selecting products, calculating costs and purchasing materials for their projects.

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General Shale is a wholly owned, North American subsidiary of Wienerberger AG and a leading manufacturer of brick, one of the world's oldest green building materials. This year marks General Shale's 85th anniversary.

The mobile app, which can be downloaded free via the iPhone App Store, allows users to browse product colors and sizes in brick, thin brick, pavers and do-it-yourself outdoor living kits and then email favorite selections or final cost calculations without leaving the app. A calculator function enables the user to estimate material costs when building with brick or pavers, based on parameters such as square footage, brick size, labor costs and more. Estimates do not include shipping prices or taxes. 

"The mobile app makes building projects easy from concept to completion," says General Shale President and CEO Dick Green. "It's a tremendous help for contractors, architects and designers - or for anyone involved in a building project - especially when they are on the job or planning a construction project."

Mobile app users may locate the nearest General Shale retail store or distributor, as well as a GPS map, from the "Where to Buy" feature. They can also link to the General Shale or BIA (Brick Industry Association) websites.

To access the mobile app via the iPhone App Store, visit http://delivr.com/1lz9b_qr.

ABOUT GENERAL SHALE

General Shale is America's largest brick, stone and concrete block manufacturer, supplying a wide variety of masonry materials for residential, commercial and specialty architectural projects. These materials include brick, thin veneers, stone, outdoor living kits and various building materials. There are approximately 250 distinct combinations of sizes, colors and textures to complete any building project. With a life cycle of more than 100 years, the sustainability of brick is the company's commitment to responsible stewardship.

Throughout the U.S. and Canada, General Shale operates manufacturing facilities in nine states and provinces, in addition to a network of 32 distribution centers across the country. General Shale was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Johnson City, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.generalshale.com.

ABOUT WIENERBERGER

Headquartered in Austria with a network of 226 plants in 30 countries, Wienerberger is the largest brick company in the world. The company ranks number one in the European clay roof tile market and holds a leading position for pipe systems in Europe, as well as in concrete pavers in Center-East Europe. For more information, visit http://www.wienerberger.com.

Contact Information: Dawn Henning, 800-414-4661, dawn.henning@generalshale.com

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Generational Equity Announces the Sale of Emineo Group, Inc. to Alliance Technologies, Inc.

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Emineo Group, Inc. (Emineo) to Alliance Technologies, Inc., a member of the Iowa Network Services (INS) Family of Companies. The transaction closed on December 28, 2012, and was led by Vice President, Musa Jagne and Managing Director, Terry Mackin from the firm's Dallas, Texas headquarters. Emineo's legal team included Jason Ross of Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa. Financial guidance for Emineo came from Ron Dickinson, CPA of Dickinson & Clark CPAs, PC in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Emineo is an IT solutions provider and Value Added Reseller (VAR) providing cloud computing and virtual desktop solutions. Since its inception in 2007, Emineo has focused on providing Citrix and Microsoft solutions, and has added VMware and Storage Area Networks (SAN) technologies to its primary product portfolio. Additionally, Emineo is a Gold Level Partner with Citrix and a Premier Level Partner with Dell.

Officials at both organizations believe the mix of experienced technical staff and common product offerings will make the integration of the operations seamless. "We ran a process that provided several suitors but none more compatible for Emineo than Alliance Technologies," added Musa Jagne of Generational Equity. 

"Together we are building a stronger company with significant benefits, offering a wide array of IT products and services that complement each other well," said Randy Barger, President of Emineo. "Combining the companies provides an unrivaled mix of technology solutions and expertise, and offers additional resources for customer service and support operations."

"Our acquisition of Emineo reflects our conscious effort to build a full-service IT firm that our customers can depend on for their business technology solutions," said Steve Sikkink, President of Alliance Technologies. "Although this is an acquisition, we see it as a partnership between two companies. We are pleased that Randy and his team will continue to be available to help serve customers in the future."

Emineo will strengthen Alliance Technologies' knowledge and offerings related to Citrix and virtualization technologies. Additionally, the acquisition provides growth opportunities and geographic expansion for Alliance Technologies, establishing them as a Midwest provider with a presence in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

"We are very pleased to help our clients find synergistic buyers that are a good fit," stated Ryan Binkley, President of Generational Equity.  "The combination of Emineo with Alliance Technologies is another example of how hard our dealmakers work to find optimal buyers for our clients."

About Alliance Technologies

Alliance Technologies, a member of the INS Family of Companies, is a full-service information technology (IT) provider established in 1994. Alliance covers a full spectrum of technology including networking, storage, virtualization, hosting, security, software development and database design, website design, phone systems, help desk support, and IT consulting. By providing a broad range of services, Alliance Technologies offers an unrivaled suite of solutions to businesses within numerous industries.

About Iowa Network Services

Iowa Network Services (INS) is a telecommunication provider privately owned by a group of 122 Independent Telecommunications Companies that has served rural Iowans since 1989. The INS Network has been delivering the latest in voice and data telecommunications services and it continues to grow. Telephony, core network transport, Internet Protocol video, Internet, co-location, and information technology services are among the products offered by INS to communication companies across Iowa and to enterprise customers nationwide. INS' operating subsidiaries are i wireless, a statewide cellular partner with T-Mobile; Alliance Technologies, a Des Moines-based information technology company; and a newly formed competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC), Alliance Connect.

About Generational Equity

Generational Equity provides mergers, acquisitions, strategic growth advisory services, and information for privately held and family-owned businesses to exit their business successfully. Generational Equity uses a four-phase approach that includes education, financial analysis and reporting, sales documentation and deal-making ability to offer business owners an unparalleled level of commitment and experience, all focused on helping to release the generational equity and wealth in every business.  Generational Equity is headquartered in Dallas, TX, has more than 200 professionals in North America, and was recently recognized by the M&A Advisor as the M&A Consulting/Advisory service firm of the year. For more information visit the following websites at http://www.genequityco.com, http://www.gecpress.com or http://blog.genequityco.com/.

For more information:
Rebecca Gruman
972-232-1100
communications@genequityco.com

SOURCE  Generational Equity

Generational Equity

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

Rally Software's AgileZen iPad App Brings Real-Time Collaboration to Project Management

Get More Done with Integrated Kanban-based Visual Project Management Solution

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally® introduces AgileZen for iPad, bringing the power of Rally's simple, real-time project collaboration solution to the iPad. Built natively for iOS, AgileZen elegantly displays projects visually on the iPad as an electronic drag-and-drop board. AgileZen syncs activity between its iPad and cloud apps in real-time to keep distributed team members up-to-date, organized and efficient.

AgileZen uses a Lean concept called Kanban to allow teams to customize their workflow, see the status of a project at a glance, and understand how their process can be improved to eliminate waste and create more value. Users can easily collaborate and communicate through shared Kanban boards, enabling everyone to focus on the most important work.

"The AgileZen app is tailor made for the iPad," said Rally's VP of Products, Todd Olson. "It's incredibly convenient for collaborating with your team in real-time from anywhere in the world." 

AgileZen for iPad, which requires iOS 6.0 or later, is available as a free download in the iTunes App Store. It is compatible with the new AgileZen 2.0 beta, free for personal and commercial use throughout its limited beta period. Sign up for an AgileZen beta account and start delivering higher quality, higher value work. Visit http://www.agilezen.com to learn how startups, entrepreneurs, and non-profits are using AgileZen to successfully manage complex projects.

Tweet this: @RallySoftware Launches Free AgileZen iPad Collaboration/Productivity App http://bit.ly/VGEbUl #AgileZen #Kanban

Interested in working on AgileZen? The AgileZen team seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Rally's Raleigh, N.C. office. Visit Rally's Careers page to learn more and apply.

About Rally
Rally Software is a leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for managing Agile software development. The Rally Agile application lifecycle management (ALM) platform transforms the way organizations manage the software development lifecycle by closely aligning software development and strategic business objectives, facilitating collaboration, increasing transparency and automating manual processes. Companies use Rally to accelerate the pace of innovation, improve productivity and more effectively adapt to rapidly changing customer needs and competitive dynamics. Rally supports 154,000 paid users and more than 1,000 customers, including 36 of the Fortune 100 companies.

Rally, the Rally logo, and Rally Software Development are trademarks of Rally Software Development Corp. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Rally Software

Rally Software

CONTACT: Lara Vacante, +1-720-921-8128, lvacante@rallydev.com

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

Cenpatico Launches Newly Redesigned School Website

Improving Lives

GILBERT, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cenpatico announced the launch of their newly redesigned school based services website, http://www.cenpatico.com/schools, set to go live on January 25, 2013. "Our goal was to design a first class website that reflected our values as an organization while delivering information in an easily accessible site structured to simplify our users' experience," said Angela Perri, Cenpatico Vice President of Business Development, Marketing and Communications.

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As part of Cenpatico's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information to stakeholders, parents, and districts nationwide, the newly redesigned website has been divided into two sections: Corporate and Campus specific.  Each section provides detailed information for each of these unique stakeholders. 

"With the launch of our newly designed website, we will be able to provide not only the latest information about what's happening within our Schools Division, but also use it as a platform for guiding our stakeholders--students, families, public school systems, and community partners--to proven resources on effective practices which can improve the lives of those we serve," said Erik Ryan, Cenpatico Vice President of Educational Services.

Cenpatico Schools is a state-approved provider of private special education day programming and related services.  We have served public school systems and charters across Arizona since 1995, demonstrating success in providing specialized education and therapeutic services to students across the disability spectrum: Autistic, Emotionally Disabled, Intellectual Disabilities (Mild-Moderate-Severe), Multiple Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Speech-Language Impairments, and Other Health Impairments.

About Cenpatico-
Cenpatico's expertise lies in managing benefits for vulnerable populations. Our healthcare specialties include Behavioral Health, Foster Care, Specialty Therapy & Rehabilitation Services (STRS), Community Re-Entry, School Services and more. We have managed Medicaid and other public sector benefits since 1994; currently, we serve more than 2.3 million members across 18 states. Our headquarters are in Austin, Texas and we have local teams across the country in the markets we serve. Cenpatico is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (http://www.centene.com). We are committed to innovative solutions and designing programs tailored to improving functional outcomes with our members. Find us online:  http://www.cenpatico.com

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CONTACT: Jeremy Alphord: Director, Marketing and Communications, +1-512-406-7256, jalphord@cenpatico.com

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

Sony Online Entertainment and Major League Gaming Partner to Bring PlanetSide®2 to Competitive Gaming

SAN DIEGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), and Major League Gaming (MLG), the world's largest eSports league, today announced a robust partnership to introduce PlanetSide®2 to MLG's burgeoning competitive gaming audience. The year-long collaboration will span all of MLG's properties including original broadcast programming, online competition and presence at MLG events.

Over the next few months, the PlanetSide 2 and MLG teams will work closely to develop ideal competitive gameplay features and settings to showcase the massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS). With MLG's consult and significant community involvement, SOE has committed to creating a long-term eSports initiative within PlanetSide 2 that will highlight an exceptional massively multiplayer competitive gaming experience.

Additionally, SOE and MLG will collaborate to create original programming to air on the MLG network at http://www.majorleaguegaming.com and http://www.Twitch.tv/Team/MLG. Details and a complete broadcast schedule will be released in the coming weeks. PlanetSide 2 players around the globe will soon after be able to compete via MLG's GameBattles online competition site. Additionally, PlanetSide 2 gaming stations will be featured at MLG's first Pro Circuit event of 2013 - the Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas, from March 15-17.

"PlanetSide 2 players are extremely loyal to their chosen Empires and when it comes to battling, they are beyond competitive and truly enjoy the in-game rivalries, so it was the natural next step for us to bring PlanetSide 2 to the most competitive eSports organization," said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're excited for this opportunity to work with MLG and are confident that their competitive gaming expertise can turn PlanetSide 2 into a premiere eSports platform, allowing us to extend the game experience and deliver new ways for players to interact with other players and the broader community, while  helping to further diversify and grow our audience."

"From the first time I played PlanetSide 2, I knew that it made sense for the MLG community," said Sundance DiGiovanni, CEO and co-founder of Major League Gaming. "I am excited to introduce the game to our audience and to see how it evolves along with the growing and evolving eSports landscape."

Through the partnership, MLG and PlanetSide 2 fans will have greater access to the game through the community-driven programming, GameBattles and Pro Circuit event presence. Launched in November 2012, PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play title that has set the new standard for first-person shooters. PlanetSide 2 offers an unparalleled gaming experience where players battle in massive environments alongside and against thousands of others engaging in intense air and ground combat that spans the alien planet of Auraxis. Players join one of three Empires - Terran Republic, New Conglomerate or Vanu Sovereignty - to fight in an epic war for ultimate control and territory domination. To play PlanetSide 2 now, visit: http://www.PlanetSide2.com.

ABOUT SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT:
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®),Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures(TM), DC Universe(TM)Online, and the recently launched PlanetSide(®)2, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.  SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE GAMING:
Major League Gaming (MLG) (http://www.majorleaguegaming.com) is the world's largest eSports organization with millions of LIVE viewers, fans and competitors around the globe. MLG enables gamers to compete, improve their skills, and socialize via the largest online destination for competitive console and PC gaming featuring more than 8 million registered gamers, and the annual MLG Pro Circuit featuring LIVE, in-person tournaments in cities nationwide. MLG broadcasts competitive play, analysis and more via online streaming to hundreds of thousands of fans in an average of more than 170 countries.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC; Major League Gaming

Sony Online Entertainment LLC; Major League Gaming

CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez, Sony Online Entertainment, Sr. Public Relations Manager, +1-858-577-3033, trodriguez@soe.sony.com, or Katie Goldberg, Major League Gaming, SVP Communications, +21917-338-2391, kgoldberg@mlgpro.com

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

$160 Million Invested In Upstate New York Network In 2012 To Enhance Technology, Services For Customers

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expansion to Continue in 2013

- 12th consecutive year of $100+ million local investment - more than $1.6 billion invested in region since 2000

- 4G LTE now available in cities, towns and villages across Upstate New York

- Network coverage and capacity enhancements continued region-wide

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless invested more than $160 million in network enhancements across Upstate New York in 2012 to expand 4G LTE coverage and speed the deployment of other advanced technologies for its customers. This is the 12(th) consecutive year the company has invested more than $100 million in the region. The company's network investment in Upstate New York now totals more than $1.6 billion since 2000. The rapid rollout of 4G LTE will continue in 2013 with 4G LTE technology scheduled to cover the company's entire nationwide footprint by the middle of the year. 

"In the two years since we first launched 4G LTE in Upstate New York and across the country, the '4G LTE ecosystem' has expanded from a few smartphones and laptop modems to include dozens of smartphones, tablets, mobile hotspots, modems and machine-to-machine devices," said Chris Felix, president of the company's Upstate New York Region. "And more devices and applications that run on the 4G LTE network are being developed every day. Our continuing investment in 4G LTE technology and other enhancements to our local network will ensure our customers have the very best technology at their disposal when they use their wireless devices."

New 4G LTE markets added in 2012 included Binghamton, Corning, Elmira, Jamestown, Oneonta/Cooperstown and the Chautauqua/Allegany Counties areas. The company activated nearly 450 4G LTE sites in Upstate New York last year and will continue to expand and fill in coverage in 2013.

Verizon 4G LTE is available in all of Upstate New York's major markets as well as more than half of the company's coverage area across the region. 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.

In addition to continuing to roll out 4G LTE technology across the region, the company's 2012 network investment also included expanded 3G EVDO network coverage and additional capacity enhancements to stay ahead of growing demand on its voice and data networks.

Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. 

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 98.2 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expands In Cayuga County

AUBURN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 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 four sites in Cayuga County, expanding and filling in
                    coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in August 2011. 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 sites are located in Auburn, Cayuga, Groton and Weedsport. 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 585.261.5899John.omalley@verizonwireless.comhttp://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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expands In Glens Falls Area

GLENS FALLS, N.Y., Jan. 25, 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 two sites in the Glens Falls area, expanding and filling in
                    coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in December 2011. 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 sites are located in Bolton Landing and Granville. 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

Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Expands In Cattaraugus County

OLEAN, N.Y., Jan. 25, 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 three sites in Cattaraugus County, expanding and filling in
                    coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in April 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 sites are located in Ashford, Cattaraugus and Dayton. 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

NCS Technologies Announces the Bunker Rugged 1U Short-Depth Server for High Performance and Reliable Computing on Land or at Sea

GAINESVILLE, Va., Jan. 25,( )2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NCS Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ncst.com), a leading domestic computing systems manufacturer for government and enterprise, announced the availability of the Bunker XRV-5241 rugged 1U short-depth server, a powerful and reliable computing system engineered to fit perfectly into tight spaces and endure harsh conditions on land or at sea.

Bunker XRV-5241 is designed for rugged service in the military or in industry, from tactical military deployments to civilian first responders and outdoor construction and transportation. The server meets all relevant military performance specifications, including stringent MIL-STD-810G, MIL-S-901D and MIL-STD-167 environmental, shock and vibration requirements.

This server and other advanced computing products are manufactured at a modern campus outside of Washington, D.C. At this headquarters NCS designs, manufactures, distributes and supports a wide range of computing products for customers worldwide.

Bunker XRV-5241 offers dual Intel ® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors for high performance, up to 256GB of DDR3-1600MHz memory in up to 8 DIMM slots, four 2.5" hot-swappable hard disks, dual Ethernet LAN and multiple PCI-E 3.0 expansion capabilities.

Bunker XRV-5241's 18-inch depth is ideal for use on board ships in short-depth server rack environments.

The rugged server is equipped with an enhanced KVM over LAN feature for remote appliance management. It features a highly efficient 1+1 redundant 750W hot-swappable power supply. The server also has a DC power option that enables a wider range of environmental applications such as powering the server from aircraft power or vehicle power without using an inverter. Low voltage kits are also available for high temperature environments.

For a demonstration, visit the NCS booth #1837 at AFCEA West, San Diego, Jan. 29-31. For more information, visit http://www.ncst.com/content/bunker-xrv-5241.

In 2012, NCS Technologies was named Microsoft US OEM Partner of the Year.

About NCS Technologies, Inc.
NCS Technologies, founded in 1996, builds high quality computing solutions for government, education, enterprise and OEM customers. More than one-half million NCS computing systems have been installed around the world. Please visit http://www.ncst.com.

Additional Information:
John Callahan
NCS Technologies, Inc.
703.743.8586

SOURCE  NCS Technologies, Inc.

NCS Technologies, Inc.

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

MMA and IAB Release 'Mobile Phone Creative Guidelines' For Public Comment

Guidelines to Empower Creative Groups by Reducing Industry Fragmentation

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Withthe rapid evolution of the mobile marketplace, there is a demand for standards and guidelines to unify the advertising industry. To expand on current industry accepted ad units, the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today released "Mobile Phone Creative Guidelines" for public comment, simplifying the development of ad units across the industry.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090715/LA46363LOGO)

To maintain consistency, the "Mobile Phone Creative Guidelines" supplement the MMA's widely adopted Universal Mobile Ad Package (UMAP v 2.0), to make buying and selling mobile ads easier and more effective. The guidelines provide additional directives necessary to empower creative shops and publishers to use mobile for more dynamic, rich consumer experiences. Additionally, it also aligns across the IAB's "Display Advertising Guidelines."

The "Mobile Phone Creative Guidelines" incorporates input from marketing and media authorities to establish detailed specifications for mobile phone ad units. The guidelines address smartphone and feature phone devices and are relevant for both mobile web and in-app inventory. Additionally, they include ad specifications for both basic and rich media units.

Balancing the requirements of both the marketer and the consumer experience, the guidelines address varying factors such as different data connections (WIFI, 3G, 4G, etc.), carrier plans, Z-Index range and even the impact of the reduced processing power inherent in mobile device for file load size and web display.

Critical elements in the "Mobile Phone Creative Guidelines" include:

    --  Creative unit name
    --  Maximum expanded dimensions
    --  Maximum initial file load size
    --  Submission lead-time
    --  Implementation notes and best practice
    --  Supported creative types
"IAB members have long requested that we integrate mobile into our 'Display Advertising Guidelines'," said Anna Bager, Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, IAB. "With these new guidelines we're giving marketers a direct pathway to consistently creating mobile ads that can produce strong results. This is the type of vital joint industry effort that is sure to drive mobile's future growth."

"With mobile in constant state of evolution and iteration, it is imperative that we provide clarity on how to effectively and strategically integrate mobile into the marketing mix," said Michael Becker, Managing Director, MMA North America. "As marketers become 'mobile ready' to push mobile innovation across their brands, guidelines like these provide a path for easier adoption and more creative consumer engagement. With greater uniformity and direction, mobile will continue to develop as the most powerful and pervasive channel for marketers worldwide."

To review a copy of the public comment version of the guidelines, please visit  http://www.mmaglobal.com/mobile-creative-guidelines or http://www.iab.net/mobileguidelines

The deadline for public comment is February 25, 2013. Once the public comment period closes, the IAB and MMA will meet to evaluate comments, make any needed changes, and release a final version. Comments are being accepted via email to comments@mmaglobal.com and mobile@iab.net.

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is an action-oriented organization designed to clear obstacles to market development, establish mobile media guidelines and best practices for sustainable growth, and evangelize the use of the mobile channel. The more than 700 member companies, representing nearly fifty countries around the globe, include all members of the mobile media ecosystem. The Mobile Marketing Association's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe (EUR), Latin American (LATAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches. For more information, please visit http://www.mmaglobal.com. For information relating to the MMA's Mobile Marketing Forum series, please visit http://www.mobilemarketingforum.com.

About the IAB

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is comprised of more than 500 leading media and technology companies that are responsible for selling 86% of online advertising in the United States. On behalf of its members, the IAB is dedicated to the growth of the interactive advertising marketplace, of interactive's share of total marketing spend, and of its members' share of total marketing spend. The IAB educates marketers, agencies, media companies and the wider business community about the value of interactive advertising. Working with its member companies, the IAB evaluates and recommends standards and practices and fields critical research on interactive advertising. Founded in 1996, the IAB is headquartered in New York City with a Public Policy office in Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit http://www.iab.net.

Media Contacts:

Rebecca Laming

917.558.1828
rebecca.laming@mmaglobal.com

Laura Goldberg?

347.683.1859?
laura.goldberg@iab.net

Valerie Christopherson

Global Results PR for MMA

+1 949 306 6476

mma@globalresultspr.com

SOURCE  Mobile Marketing Association

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090715/LA46363LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Mobile Marketing Association

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

Philly.com Announces "The New Voices" Platform for Notable Contributors

Debut of National and Regional Leaders Will Provide Fresh Viewpoints for Readers

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly.com, the most popular news web site in Philadelphia, announced today that it is launching "The New Voices" initiative, which will feature notable national and local contributors and columnists.  Covering a range of topics and viewpoints, the new columnists include:

Ari Rabin-Havt, the nation's most exciting new progressive commentator; Philadelphia's own John Featherman with his unique and penetrating conservative viewpoints; Mark Segal, one of the region's and nation's most compelling gay leaders and the publisher of Philadelphia Gay News will add topical commentary in a new column entitled, Mark, uncensored;  Kenny Gamble, a Philadelphia cultural and business giant; Table Matters blogger Jason Wilson; leading interior designer Carrie Leskowitz; Dr. Jill McDevitt, a nationally recognized sexologist; technology pundit Eric Smith, co-founder of Geekadelphia; activist Chris Goldstein who writes about the issues surrounding marijuana; Maria Papadakis whose videos will cover the local social scene and celebrities; and Bernie Parent, an inspiring member of the NHL Hall of Fame who writes about self-empowerment and motivation.

"Our goal, at Philly.com is to reach across the full breadth of our region's ideas, its people and their lives," said Steve Alessi, Vice President, Digital Advertising and General Manager of Philly.com. "Relevance and reach can be overused terms, but today's announcements reflect our desire to transform and deepen the traditional relationship between a media company and its community."

"The columnists are compelling and will expand the debate and broaden our reach in the region," said Lexie Norcross, Director of Interstate General Media, parent company of Philly.com.

In addition to these notable columnists, Philly.com is announcing several strategic alliances with some of the nation's most important organizations.  FactCheck.org, National Constitution Center and SunLightFoundation.com will participate in "The New Voices." FactCheck.org is a website that monitors the speeches, television advertisements, interviews and speeches of politicians to ensure their factual accuracy. The National Constitution Center (NCC) will provide Philly.com with a nonpartisan, timely analysis of Constitutional issues that have both regional and national relevance. This relationship furthers both organizations' goals to engage the public in healthy dialogue and to foster civic engagement.   SunLightFoundation.com uses the Internet as tool to ensure transparency in government.

Philly.com/Food   will also introduce Table Matters, an online magazine at the intersection of food, drink and culture, published by Drexel University's Center for Cultural Outreach. Table Matters provides its readers with coverage on all aspects of food to inspire food lovers, while also providing fresh perspectives on dining, eating out, reading and shopping.

"The New Voices" is in discussions with Philadelphia Gay News to create a groundbreaking, content sharing relationship with Philly.com.   Still in its early stages, this media alliance could be the first of its kind between an LGBT publication and a mainstream media publication.  Philadelphia Gay News, is the nation's most award-winning LGBT publication serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. 

"This is just the beginning," said Alessi. "In the coming months, Philly.com audiences from Philadelphia, South Jersey and our broader region will find more new voices -- some very surprising ones -- joining us. Whether we're entertaining you, making you ponder intriguing notions, or simply expanding debate on important ideas that might not otherwise have a large audience, we plan to use Philly.com as a destination for people to find the most fascinating, unexpected and provocative content in the region." 

With between 7.5 and 9 million monthly visitors, Philly.com is the most popular news web site in the Philadelphia region. It features stories from ThePhiladelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and a wide array of original content.  "Philly.com reflects all the richness and diversity that surrounds us and defines what our readers and advertisers have come to expect when they experience our site.  From the high to the low, from the profound to the amusing, if it's part of our life here you'll find it on Philly.com," said Alessi.

About Interstate General Media
Interstate General Media LLC is the parent company of Philadelphia Media Network (PMN), publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia SportsWeek and Philly.com. With its multiple brand platforms and integrated print and digital products, PMN is the region's largest media network and the industry's technological leader and innovator. Philadelphia Media Network publications reach an average weekly audience of 2.2 million adults - more than the combination of the three evening television news shows or the combination of those radio stations ranked in the top ten during drive-time programming.

SOURCE  Interstate General Media LLC

Interstate General Media LLC

CONTACT: Jonathan Tevis, Events and PR Representative, External Relations, Interstate General Media LLC, (o) +1-215-854-5790, (c) +1-609-313-5603, jtevis@phillynews.com

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

Emerging Artists Support Fellow Artists Affected By Hurricane Sandy Through New Photography Website

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- V&M (Vintage and Modern - http://www.VandM.com), the leading online curated marketplace for unique design goods, announces the launch of a new sister site, V&M Photography (http://photo.vandm.com), and its Emerging Artist series. Premiering January 25, 2013, the Emerging Artist series features up-and-coming photographers from around the world that V&M's fine art experts have identified as investment worthy pieces. V&M and its participating artists will donate 50% of all net proceeds until February 24th to the New York Foundation of the Arts (NYFA), which supports artists affected by Hurricane Sandy.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130125/NY48262 )

Adam Smith, V&M Chairman and CEO commented: "We were originally approached by L.A.-based artist and author, Courtney Eldridge, who shares V&M's passion for charitable causes and bringing emerging artists to the forefront. The Emerging Artist series will join our new home of more than 600 rare and limited-edition prints produced by established photographers including Sam Haskins, a leading creative photographer of the 1960s, and Leo Fuchs, a Hollywood behind-the-scenes photographer."

Courtney Eldridge's work in NYC and Buenos Aires led to the creation of the Saccades Project, a digital umbrella for a trilogy of young adult novels, inspired by the incredible network of teen artists she discovered online.  Over the past four years, Eldridge has worked with thousands of emerging artists worldwide, and will release her first book in the Saccades series, Ghost Time, published by Amazon Publishing (June 2013).

"Our Emerging Artist series uncovers hidden gems that possess great promise and a distinctive artistic eye," says V&M Founder, Bill Indursky. "These works are a great investment.  We're keeping prices affordable and limiting the editions to 45 prints per work.  We're very proud to have the opportunity to support these artists and their work."

The international artists participating in V&M Photography's Hurricane Sandy relief effort hail from the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, Hong Kong and China. Artists include: 17-year-old German photographer Connie Gegenfurtner; published Serbian poet Tamara Suskic; music producer/member of electronic band Ladytron, Reuben Wu; Karl Lagerfeld model-turned photographer, Canadian Joel Bedford; a color-blind British painter and award-winning photographer who has been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Landscape Photographer of the Year Award the past four years in a row, Chris Friel, to name just a few.

Prints will be available in various sizes and priced as: small (8x10 in.) at $75 unframed / $149 framed, edition of 10; medium (11x14 in.) at $149 unframed / $249 framed, edition of 20; large (16x20 in.) at $359 unframed / $489 framed, edition of 10; and extra-large (32x40 in.) at $750 unframed / $1,400 framed, edition of 5.  Each print comes with a V&M certificate of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist.

During the first 31 days of the Emerging Artist series, a sweepstakes will be hosted by GOOD, a global online platform that provides individuals with creative outlets to learn, share ideas, and collaborate in a variety of ways to address social issues throughout the world. The sweepstakes will be part of the 'daily question' that GOOD poses to its 830,000 Twitter fans; winners will receive a limited edition print from one of the Emerging Artists.

ABOUT V&M

V&M (Vintage and Modern, http://www.vandm.com) is the leading online source for unique vintage furniture, antiques, art, photography, jewelry, fashion, and design. Dedicated to offering its millions of visitors a high quality shopping experience, V&M features editorial and merchandise from highly vetted sources from around the world. V&M recently acquired with Deconet, one of Europe's leading online marketplaces for 20(th) Century vintage modern design originals. V&M has been called "The best vintage shopping on the web" by the Los Angeles Times, "A must place to shop" by Vogue, "A Dream Source" by Apartment Therapy, "It's a Brimfield Antique Show for the web-savvy set" by Departures, and has been seen in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

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CONTACT: Bill Indursky, +1-646-400-5984, bill@vandm.com

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

ProQuest Congressional Service Debuts with Powerful New Tools and Technology

Researchers' go-to for governmental content gets major tune-up

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ProQuest unveiled its new ProQuest Congressional, which has been rebuilt with an all-new technological framework that supports richer, more in-depth exploration and expanded use of its unique content. Acquired by ProQuest in late 2010, the one-of-a-kind service captures the breadth of governmental output, providing users with efficient, targeted access to the most comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information available anywhere online.

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"In creating this new incarnation of what has been a tried-and-true service, we focused on the end-user -- what they wanted and needed from this resource - and applied ProQuest's collective imagination and technological expertise," said Susan Bokern, ProQuest Vice-President, Information Solutions. "The result is a service with expanded content and new tools that will take users further in their research faster and with more precision."

The Congressional service has long been a staple in libraries because its broad and authoritative content can inform research on such a wide variety of topics. While the volume of content is extraordinary -- complete content from congressional publications, including the first-ever full text digital collection of all U.S. bills and resolutions from the first Congress in 1789 to the present - its new technology architecture allows it to be easily navigated, discovered and used within the context of the overall library collection. For example, the service's popular Bill Tracking feature is now expands out through links to the library's other Congressional documents. Searching and other finding aids are both simpler and more precise, with fewer steps and more facets that zero in on exactly the right bits of data - whether it's congressional testimony by experts and other witnesses, research carried out by staffers, or authoritative statistics.

The entire Congressional service includes a core product and six modules - all have been rebuilt and subscribers are currently introducing their users to its new features, look and feel.

About ProQuest (http://www.proquest.com)

ProQuest connects people with vetted, reliable information.  Key to serious research, the company has forged a 70-year reputation as a gateway to the world's knowledge - from dissertations to governmental and cultural archives to news, in all its forms.  Its role is essential to libraries and other organizations whose missions depend on the management and delivery of complete, trustworthy information.

ProQuest's massive information pool is made accessible in research environments that accelerate productivity, empowering users to discover, create, and share knowledge.

An energetic, fast-growing organization, ProQuest includes the ProQuest®, Bowker®, Dialog®, ebrary®, and Serials Solutions® businesses and notable research tools such as the RefWorks® and Pivot(TM) services, as well as the Summon® web-scale discovery service.  The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with offices around the world.

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CONTACT: Beth Dempsey, for ProQuest, +1-248-349-7810, beth.dempsey@proquest.com

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

TeleCommunication Systems Completes Phase 1 of Statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 Services Network for State of Iowa, First in the Nation

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced the phase one deployment of the Next Generation 9-1-1 services network for the State of Iowa, the first state in the nation to complete a statewide deployment of a National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3-compliant Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) system. This emergency services network improves the public's access to 9-1-1 through the use of leading-edge technology provided by TCS and sets the stage for people in Iowa to eventually transmit text, images and video to public safety answering points (PSAPs).

News Facts:

    --  All 119 PSAPs in the state are now interconnected to the NG9-1-1 system
        in accordance with the NENA i3 specifications, thus creating the largest
        contiguous NG9-1-1 network in the nation.
    --  Every wireless telecommunications operator in Iowa now sends its
        wireless 9-1-1 traffic through the Iowa NG9-1-1 system, which then
        processes and routes the information to the appropriate PSAP.
    --  Iowa's emergency services network is now able to receive and process
        requests from legacy and new technologies and boasts full compliance
        with NENA i3 specifications.
    --  TCS' NG9-1-1 solution updates traditional 9-1-1 infrastructure to
        improve public emergency communication services by enabling the public
        to transmit text, images, video and data to the 9-1-1 Public Safety
        Answering Points (PSAPs).
    --  NG9-1-1 solutions support IP-based technologies to enable sharing of
        information across jurisdictions, interoperability with distant agencies
        and enhanced incoming call information.
    --  This deployment is phase one of a five-year contract with the State of
        Iowa Homeland Security Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) a five-year
        contract for NG 9-1-1 systems and services.
TCS' NG9-1-1 solution offers options to public safety providers that increase control over the system, bypass costly legacy architecture and deploy the solution as systems, services or a mix of the two within any existing IP network. For more information on TCS' NG9-1-1 solutions, visit http://www.telecomsys.com/NG9-1-1.

Supporting Quotes:

Barbara Vos, E9-1-1 program manager, Iowa HSEMD, said:
"A great many Iowans use communication devices that offer text, video and picture messaging capabilities; and we must be able to utilize this technology as a tool to increase the safety of our citizens. We have an average of 53,000 emergency calls each day in Iowa. With TCS' NG9-1-1 solutions, our PSAPs are now able to receive detailed information quickly and accurately. TCS' flexibility enabled us to customize a solution in order to meet our specific needs; and now our PSAPs are better equipped to respond to emergencies, thus improving public safety."

Chris Nabinger, senior vice president and general manager, Safety & Security Group, TCS, said:
"TCS is dedicated to improving public safety and emergency response by accelerating the evolution of wireless communication technologies. Completing the first statewide deployment of NG 9-1-1 is a major accomplishment that we are proud to have led. The state of Iowa is driving the nation's transition of emergency communication from legacy architecture to an IP-based infrastructure, enabling the public to leverage the wireless technologies used daily to contact 9-1-1 quickly and reliably."

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit http://www.telecomsys.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon TeleCommunication Systems' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect would cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Risks include those detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

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    TCS Contact:                    Media Contact:         Investor Relations:
    TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Nadel Phelan, Inc.     Liolios Group, Inc.
    Meredith Allen                  Graham Sorkin          Scott Liolios
    410-295-1865                    831-440-2406           949-574-3860
    Mallen@telecomsys.com           graham@nadelphelan.com info@liolios.com

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Anite Validates the First GCF TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT Test Cases

FLEET, England, January 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

                  Anite helps accelerate the availability of TD-LTE in China

    Anite, a global supplier of mobile device testing solutions, today announces the
validation of the first GCF (Global Certification Forum) TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT
(Inter-Radio Access Technology) test cases. By reaching this milestone, Anite now supports
all of the GCF LTE protocol test requirements for TD-LTE mobile operators ahead of their
network launches. TD-LTE is a variant of LTE that mobile operators such as China Mobile
are currently deploying.

    The TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT conformance test cases enable chipset manufacturers and
handset vendors to develop and certify dual-mode TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA devices. TD-SCDMA is the
3G standard widely deployed in China. The availability of these test cases is key to
accelerating the launch of dual technology handsets in China, which will allow users
seamless access to high speed data services offered by both TD-LTE and TD-SCDMA. This is a
key enabler to ensure the rapid deployment of TD-LTE in China.

    Anite has an unrivalled level of industry expertise in the field of TD-LTE conformance
testing and has to date been responsible for more than 90 per cent of all TD-LTE test case
verification submissions to 3GPP RAN5. Anite's capability and expertise in developing LTE
test solutions has helped it forge strong collaborative relationships with the leading
handset manufacturers worldwide. Anite was the first test solution vendor to successfully
prove the first TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT conformance test cases in June last year.

    Anite's leading test case coverage for TD-LTE protocol testing means it provides
complete support for TD-LTE mobile operators. This includes test case availability for
TD-LTE bands 38, 39 and 40 and for the interworking between various technologies:
TD-LTE/GERAN (2G), TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA and LTE TDD/FDD. The LTE FDD (Frequency Division
Duplexing) technology has so far been commercially deployed in more than 50 countries
worldwide.

    About Anite

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

    Anite offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices to
market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing
cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite
was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently
remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and
reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers
and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon
worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE and LTE-Advanced.

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

       
        For further information, please contact:
        Editorial contacts:
        Karolina Eklund
        Anite Telecoms
        Tel: +44-(0)1252-775-245
        Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

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

Anite Telecoms Ltd

Sony Entertainment Network's Online Store for Games, Movies, TV Shows and More Now Available in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil

Features Simple Navigation and Convenient Way to Discover and Purchase Content Via the Web for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Sony Android Devices, and PCs

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment America, today unveiled a new online store in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil that enables PlayStation®Network and Sony Entertainment Network users to conveniently discover and purchase games, movies, TV shows, and more from the web.

The new online store features rich product pages that offer an easy way to browse the store's integrated catalog, which offers millions of pieces of game-related content - including downloadable games, add-ons and themes, as well as movies and TV shows(1). With an unprecedented amount of content now available in the PlayStation®Store (PS Store), the online store delivers a convenient and visually compelling destination for users to access, discover and enjoy digital entertainment.

For PlayStation users, content purchased in the new online store from a PC (Mac and Windows) is added to My Downloads within the PlayStation Store. Users can then download games, movies and TV episodes directly onto their PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, or PlayStation®Portable systems.  Users can also purchase movies and TV episodes via the online store from any PC and watch them via the Media Go application (Windows-based PC only), or on Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets.

The launch of the online store follows the recent release of the new PS Store for the PS3 system and is part of an on-going initiative of redesigning the various device user experiences. Sony Entertainment Network will continue to update the PlayStation Store and online store with new features that improve usability and convenience for finding, purchasing and accessing content. For example, users of the new online store can look forward to the future addition of advanced recommendation functionality and automatic remote download of purchased content, as well as mobile phone and tablet browsing.

The online store was first available in European territories in December 2012. Today, the online store expands to the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The new online store can be accessed at https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com.

The company also recently announced that Sony Entertainment Network account holders can now add funds to their wallets via PayPal(2).  The wallet can be used to purchase games, movies and TV episodes from the PS Store and more.

Additional information about Sony Entertainment Network can be found by visiting: blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, and http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.

1. All content may not be available in all territories.
2. Sony Entertainment Network wallet funding through PayPal is not available for Brazil at this time.

PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Robin Schultz, Voce Communications, +1-650-291-7809, rschultz@vocecomm.com, or Greg Belloni, Sony Network Entertainment, +1-650-295-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com

World Economic Forum, Salesforce.com and Accenture Deliver Real-time Social Media Insights to Participants of World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos

'Social Wall' implemented with Accenture and powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud displays the top conversations happening across Facebook, Google+, Twitter and more

DAVOS, Switzerland and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum, salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), the enterprise cloud computing company, and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the completion of a collaborative effort to deliver a "Social Wall" at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, taking place from January 23-27.

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Located in the Davos Congress Center, the Social Wall features an 8-meter-wide screen that displays real-time visualizations of trending conversations happening on social channels such as Facebook, Google+ and Twitter around the annual gathering of world leaders. This year's gathering features the most socially savvy list of participants with more than 800 delegates active on Twitter. The Social Wall allows participants to take the pulse of the conversations and key themes emerging from the global gathering by highlighting the most popular trending topics, the most active and influential participants, and the most active regions on social channels. In all, the Social Wall is expected to monitor half a billion social media conversations a day.

The World Economic Forum is connecting more deeply with all of its constituents across business, government, NGOs, and civil society organizations through technology. In a world that requires greater multi-stakeholder collaboration, it is ever more important to listen to and engage with others. Leveraging the best of today's technology, the World Economic Forum is leading in its ability to showcase in real time what issues are most discussed, which leaders are generating the greatest interest and how themes are evolving throughout the course of the Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos. 

"The Forum has consistently introduced cutting edge innovations at our Annual Meetings to enhance the experience of its participants. This year's Social Wall scans over 500 million social conversations daily to surface relevant insights and link participants into a global discussion," shared Jeremy Jurgens, Chief Information and Interaction Officer of the World Economic Forum.

"Social media connects the world in ways that was previously not possible," said Paul Daugherty, chief technology officer at Accenture. "The 'Social Wall' at this week's World Economic Forum presents the immense amount of data, conversations and trends shaping the online discourse related to Davos in a compelling way. Understanding, analyzing and consuming enormous amount of data - in real time - is the future of market intelligence."

"We're in a social revolution, and social technologies provide an incredible opportunity for organizations to connect with their customers, employees or constituents in entirely new ways," said George Hu, COO, salesforce.com. "The world leaders gathering in Davos can now see the conversations happening on social media about the important issues in the world today."

The Social Wall is powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud, the world's most comprehensive social marketing suite that enables any brand to listen, engage, advertise and measure results of social media marketing programs, all in one place.

The Social Wall is located outside the plenary hall in the Davos Congress Center.

About World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests (http://www.weforum.org).

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with 259,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page is http://www.accenture.com.

About Salesforce.com
Founded in 1999, salesforce.com is the enterprise cloud computing leader. Using salesforce.com's social and mobile cloud technologies, companies can connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways. Based on salesforce.com's real-time, multitenant architecture, the company's platform and apps give customers the tools to create a social front office and revolutionize the way they sell, service, market, collaborate, work, and innovate.

- Grow your business with the world's #1 sales app, Salesforce Sales Cloud.
- Deliver amazing customer service with the award-winning Salesforce Service Cloud.
- Listen, engage, advertise, and measure social media marketing with the Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Achieve breakthrough collaboration and productivity with Salesforce Chatter.
- Align, motivate and drive performance with Salesforce Work.com.
- Build social and mobile cloud apps on the Salesforce Platform and extend success with the world's leading enterprise app marketplace, the AppExchange.

Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com applications should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM." For more information please visit http://salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE. 

©2013 salesforce.com, inc. All rights reserved. Salesforce, Chatter, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Work.com, AppExchange, Salesforce Platform, and others are trademarks of salesforce.com, inc. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Andrew Schmitt, Salesforce.com, +1-415-778-3171, aschmitt@salesforce.com; or Peter Y. Soh, Accenture, +1-703-947-2571, peter.y.soh@accenture.com

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Micro Strategies Releases MSI SharePoint Widget Integrating IBM Connections

DENVILLE, N.J., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Strategies announces the release of its MSI SharePoint Widget integrating IBM Connections.The MSI SharePoint Widget allows the pulling together of any available documents across an entire SharePoint farm, into a single IBM Connections Community. This enables users to socialize the content stored in SharePoint without having to rebuild the way they organize documents in SharePoint. Some of the benefits include document and site search, linking documents to the widget and the community as well as downloading and viewing linked documents. The IBM Connections Communities enable people to have a place to collaborate on all types of data and now SharePoint documents can be added to that collaboration.

Micro Strategies will be demonstrating the MSI SharePoint Widget at the IBM Connect 2013 Conference on January 27-31, 2013.  The conference will be held in Atlantic Hall at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. IBM Connect, formerly known as Lotusphere, combines deep technical content and education on how to move beyond social media to drive real business value with social and collaborative technologies. Adam Storch, Micro Strategies' VP of Business Solutions, will be participating in a five minute "SpeedGeeking" session at Podium C44. During this 5 minute talk, learn why you should include your SharePoint content in an IBM Connections Community and hear about Micro Strategies experiences in enabling users to collaborate on existing content, without having to migrate that content to another repository. Session is on Monday, January 28(th) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Participants will migrate as a group around the room from one 5-minute demo station to the next, while stopwatches, buzzers and a loud-mouthed emcee keeps things fast-paced and on track! Visit the IBM Connect 2013 website for show hours and other information.

About Micro Strategies Inc:

For over 30 years, Micro Strategies has distinguished itself as one of the most innovative technology solution providers and a strategic business partner for premier technology vendors. As an industry leader, Micro Strategies is at the forefront of architecting and implementing quality technology solutions with a commitment to responsive, client-first service.

For more information contact:
Susan Angelo
Director of Marketing
sangelo@microstrat.com
973-625-7721
http://www.microstrat.com

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140 Proof Brings Native Ads to Social Sites, Launches Support for Tumblr Blogs

Social technology company introduces Native Ads for Social Sites, a new offering that will enable bloggers to monetize their sites with relevant, interest-graph targeted native ads

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Social technology company 140 Proof today introduced Native Ads for Social Sites, a new offering that will allow any blogger to integrate 140 Proof interest-graph targeted ads into their site.  Powered by 140 Proof's Blended Interest Graph technology that targets ads based on public social cues, 140 Proof's native ads provide a higher degree of relevance and more effective monetization than standard digital advertising.  This new offering is part of 140 Proof's continued expansion of social advertising beyond social apps, to include any publisher or media brand that wants to monetize social content, online or on mobile.

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140 Proof Native Ads for Social Sites is now immediately available for Tumblr sites.  With over 170 million unique visitors, Tumblr's creative blogging platform is the ninth-most popular site in America, with top blogs driving millions of page views daily. 140 Proof's new Native Ads for Social Sites gives Tumblr bloggers the ability to earn real revenue through premium, relevant native ads.

Key benefits for Tumblr bloggers include:

    --  More revenue: 140 Proof ads routinely generate more revenue for
        publishers than Google AdSense or the average ad network. 140 Proof has
        a consistent track record of helping publishers monetize their apps and
        sites.
    --  Top brand advertisers: 140 Proof works with well-known and successful
        brands, ensuring a high quality advertising experience for readers.
    --  Integrated design: 140 Proof Native Ads for Social Sites are designed to
        fit seamlessly into Tumblr blogs and themes, so they don't distract from
        the user experience.
"With over 18 billion page views per month, Tumblr is a rapidly growing platform for creativity; they're seeing nearly half as many US unique visitors as Facebook, so Tumblr was an obvious place to begin helping social sites monetize," said John Manoogian III, CTO and Co-Founder of 140 Proof. "We see native social ads as a huge opportunity for publishers to launch robust revenue streams powered by relevant ads."

140 Proof's Blended Interest Graph targeting matched with Tumblr blogs is also an enticing combination for brands.  Premium brand advertisers are already working with 140 Proof to reach users in apps and sites in the open web of social, and this new offering will help them reach the same types of highly engaged, valuable users on trending social sites.

Building upon 140 Proof's strong foundation monetizing social apps and sites, the company works with a range of publishers and media brands to help monetize their social content, both online and on mobile. 140 Proof launched its open platform initiative in May, which for the first time allowed select agencies, brands and media partners to use the company's Interest Graph Targeting and network of social sites and apps to deliver rich, targeted ads with social actions. Initial launch partners included mobile technology leaders such as JumpTap, Celtra and OneLouder. Last month, 140 Proof also launched 140 Proof Platform for premium media brands, enabling media companies like Atlantic Media to use the company's technology to advertise directly to their fans and followers across all digital devices.

About 140 Proof
140 Proof is the leading social advertising service, providing brand advertisers a simple and effective way to reach millions of consumers primed to discover and share. The company delivers relevant, native, sharable ads across millions of social sites and apps connected via the Blended Interest Graph. 140 Proof's Interest Graph targeting utilizes stream-analysis technologies to match ads to the target audience based on public social cues like who they follow and keywords in their feeds. The solution is optimized for social and additive to the user experience, including in-stream, IAB standard, and rich-media ad units. 140 Proof is headquartered in San Francisco and has additional field offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Detroit. More at http://www.140proof.com

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CONTACT: Meredith Obendorfer, +1-415-321-1882, press@140proof.com

Web Site: http://www.140proof.com

Crytek Acquires Rights to Homefront IP

Studio committed to delivering blockbuster experience with Homefront 2

FRANKFURT, Germany, January 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Crytek GmbH today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property rights for
the Homefront franchise following an auction of assets by THQ Inc. Crytek's association
with the Homefront IP began in autumn 2011, when the developer announced it would be
creating the second game in the series in partnership with THQ Inc. Following THQ's recent
decision to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy and the subsequent sale of the publisher's
assets, Crytek submitted the high bid at auction to secure the rights to the Homefront
franchise.

    Crytek CEO, Cevat Yerli, said: "Since we first reached an agreement to develop
Homefront 2, we've been firm believers in the IP and its potential to excite and amaze
players. Our cooperation with THQ was always positive and we would like to thank them for
all their support over the last two years and express our sympathy to those affected by
the recent events at the company."

    Development work will continue on Homefront 2 at Crytek's UK studio in Nottingham.
"From day one, the Homefront 2 team has been committed to creating a game that takes the
series to new heights and features the level of quality and innovation associated with
Crytek," said Nick Button-Brown, General Manager of Games at Crytek. "Nothing has changed
with regards our development of the game, and we look forward to sharing the finished
product with players."

    About Crytek GmbH

    Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive
entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating
standout experiences for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service
using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE(R).

    The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios
in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham
(UK), Shanghai (China) and Istanbul (Turkey).

    Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence
in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio
and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(R),
Crysis(R) (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers
Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(R) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008

    Awards), Crysis(R) 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010) and Warface
(awarded Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, please
visit http://www.crytek.com.

       
        Contact:
        Jens Schaefer
        Senior PR Manager
        jens@crytek.com
        Phone: +49 6921977661071

Crytek GmbH

Crytek Acquires Rights to Homefront IP

FRANKFURT, Germany, January 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

            Studio committed to delivering blockbuster experience with Homefront 2

    Crytek GmbH today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property rights for
the Homefront franchise following an auction of assets by THQ Inc. Crytek's association
with the Homefront IP began in autumn 2011, when the developer announced it would be
creating the second game in the series in partnership with THQ Inc. Following THQ's recent
decision to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy and the subsequent sale of the publisher's
assets, Crytek submitted the high bid at auction to secure the rights to the Homefront
franchise.

    Crytek CEO, Cevat Yerli, said: "Since we first reached an agreement to develop
Homefront 2, we've been firm believers in the IP and its potential to excite and amaze
players. Our cooperation with THQ was always positive and we would like to thank them for
all their support over the last two years and express our sympathy to those affected by
the recent events at the company."

    Development work will continue on Homefront 2 at Crytek's UK studio in Nottingham.
"From day one, the Homefront 2 team has been committed to creating a game that takes the
series to new heights and features the level of quality and innovation associated with
Crytek," said Nick Button-Brown, General Manager of Games at Crytek. "Nothing has changed
with regards our development of the game, and we look forward to sharing the finished
product with players."

    About Crytek GmbH

    Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive
entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating
standout experiences for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service
using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE(R).

    The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios
in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham
(UK), Shanghai (China) and Istanbul (Turkey).

    Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence
in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio
and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(R),
Crysis(R) (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers
Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(R) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008

    Awards), Crysis(R) 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010) and Warface
(awarded Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, please
visit http://www.crytek.com.

       
        Contact:
        Jens Schaefer
        Senior PR Manager
        jens@crytek.com
        Phone: +49-6921977661071

Crytek GmbH

InformationWeek Launches New Site to Serve the Unique Information Needs of the Higher Education Technology Market

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Tech announces the launch of InformationWeek Education, a new website and quarterly digital magazine for technology executives and administrators at colleges and universities. InformationWeek Education provides news, analysis and expert commentary on the technology issues reshaping higher education.

The education technology industry continues to grow, with venture capitalists investing more than $400 million in 82 education-technology deals last year. And with higher education costs and student/parent debt continuing to increase, colleges and universities are focusing on offering technology products and services that will help them deliver more value for the money. 

InformationWeek Education is dedicated to supplying the latest technology information and expertise that higher education IT professionals need to help improve teaching, learning and administration. InformationWeek Education content will concentrate on the complex issues that are specific to the higher education field, ranging from the latest digital learning and course management systems to mobility, cloud computing, analytics, enterprise applications, security, privacy, networking and much more. CIOs, academics, and administrators at colleges and universities will contribute content about their experiences and challenges with technology.

"The education industry shares many of the same challenges and opportunities as enterprises in other industries. They both must adapt to changing customer expectations and the emergence of competitive alternatives," said Rob Preston, InformationWeek Editor In Chief. "Resources are particularly tight in higher education, but the need to attract customers and keep costs down is as critical as anywhere."

InformationWeek Education offers technology marketers fully integrated marketing programs to engage and activate buyers of education technology products and services. These marketing solutions range from broad-based branding and awareness to targeted lead generation programs focused on specific topics and technologies. For more information, contact Martha Schwartz, Chief Sales Officer, at martha.schwartz@ubm.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.

Contact: Winnie Ng, VP of Marketing, winnie.ng@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Tech

UBM Tech

Web Site: http://www.informationweek.com/education

ADAIA, Makers of the World's First Adventure Smartphone, Announces Partnership with Jeb Corliss, Renowned BASE Jumper and Wingsuit Pilot

HELSINKI, January 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

                 Jeb Corliss to test ADAIA smartphone on special projects in 2013

    Mobile company ADAIA [http://www.adaiadevices.com ] is announcing a partnership today
with world-famous BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot Jeb Corliss. US athlete Jeb will put the
rugged and virtually indestructible ADAIA smartphone through its paces as he ventures to
the far corners of the globe on a series of events in 2013 - diving in Palau, jumping in
Asia and Europe and while developing a large-scale project in the Nevada Desert. The
secure Android smartphone is ideal for adventurers, outdoors and sports enthusiasts, as it
is capable of working in any environment and over an expansive reach across the globe.

    The Android handset is designed for outdoors sports activities including trekking,
sailing, climbing, skiing, biking, snowboarding, paragliding, enduro motorcycling and
kayaking. The smartphone will have satellite functionality where no terrestrial network is
available, including a GPS search and rescue service that can call for emergency
assistance. Security features are built in to the handset to provide enhanced spy-proof
and hack-proof privacy.

    "The ADAIA smartphone will be super valuable in far-flung corners of the world for the
abilities to stay in touch and communicate through social platforms but also for safety
reasons. It could be the difference between living and dying in a remote location." Jeb
Corliss said. He continued, "For someone like me, when this technology exists it won't be
a question of if I would want one, but when will it be available as it is an absolute
necessity for people who do similar things to me."

    ADAIA CEO and co-founder Heikki Sarajarvi commented, "When I destroyed my fourth
smartphone last year while sailing, I knew there was a need for a durable smartphone
capable of weathering the toughest environments. Bringing Jeb's talent onto the team to
put our handset through its paces is vital to our business, as we get closer to bringing
it to market. Jeb will demonstrate the importance and usability of features including
military grade security, a top of the range navigation tracking system and an extended
battery."

    ADAIA is bringing a group of the world's leading international explorers and adventure
athletes on board to join forces with the company and contribute to research, development
and testing of the handset on upcoming expeditions. Kevin Vallely
[http://kevinvallely.com/Kevin_Vallely/Home.html ], Guinness World Record holder and one of
Canada's leading adventurers, will take the phone on an 1,800 mile rowing trip through the
Arctic's Northwest Passage this summer. These athletes will test the ADAIA smartphone in
the harsh conditions they regularly battle outdoors including high impact, extreme cold
and heat, and water.

    As part of the partnership, Jeb will join the judging panel of ADAIA's Daring Dozen
Competition. The Daring Dozen is a talent search seeking 12 real-life outdoor adventurists
who can win their dream challenges and help road test prototype phones in locations across
the globe. More information about the hunt for the Daring Dozen is here:
http://a.pgtb.me/wt0sBF

    About ADAIA

    ADAIA [http://www.adaiadevices.com ], makers of the world's first Adventure
Smartphone, was born when a group of former Nokia colleagues and mobile industry pioneers
came together to realize a vision for a new form of mobile communication. Athletes of all
types - hikers, trekkers, skiers, sailors, divers, paragliders, bikers, skateboarders,
enduro motorcyclers and extreme sports enthusiasts - who need a durable phone tough enough
to withstand water, high impact, and the harshest weather conditions will soon have a
secure Android smartphone that is stylish and virtually indestructible. Funded by private
equity investors, ADAIA is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with offices in Los Angeles,
Vancouver, London and Dubai.

    About Jeb Corliss

    Hailing from Marina Del Rey, California, Jeb Corliss is one of the world's best-known
BASE jumpers and wingsuit pilots. BASE stands for Building, Antenna, Span (bridges) and
Earth (cliffs) - from which jumpers leap with a parachute. Wingsuits pilots wear a special
jumpsuit to increase the surface area of the human body for lift for flight and currently
land with parachutes. In 14 years, Corliss has made thousands of jumps, from the likes of
the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Petronas Towers in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and into a half-mile deep cave in China. Jeb's life was the
subject of a documentary film, Fearless, and he's been featured in profiles and on TV
including 60 Minutes in Australia, ESPN's E:60, Today, The Colbert Report, Good Morning
America, and Conan to name a few.

       
        Links:
        ADAIA press kit [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qp46sp2rla7o0c8/rE-38nEf3D ]

        Find ADAIA [http://www.adaiadevices.com ] on:
        Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AdaiaDevices ], Twitter
         [https://twitter.com/adaiapeak ], Instagram [http://instagram.com/adaiapeak ],
         Pinterest [http://pinterest.com/adaiapeak ], Tumblr [http://adaiapeak.tumblr.com ] &
         LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/2321188 ]

ADAIA

CONTACT: For further information please contact: Sheryl Seitz pr@adaiadevices.com

Appcelerator and Crittercism Partner to Deliver First Integrated Mobile App Development and App Performance Platform to the Enterprise

New integration and distribution agreement brings Crittercism's Mobile App Performance Platform to Appcelerator's enterprise customers

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Appcelerator(®) the leading mobile development platform and Crittercism, the world's first Mobile Application Performance Management (APM) platform today announced an integration between both of their flagship products and a distribution agreement.

Tightly integrated into Titanium(®), Crittercism's app performance management (APM) solution offers a real-time global view of performance across iOS, Android and HTML5 architectures. This new integration between the products provides developers and app business owners with visibility into the health and availability of their Titanium apps. The integrated service processes detailed crash data and trends, identifies the lines of code that caused the performance issue, and captures the set of steps a user took that led to the problem.

By combining Crittercism with Titanium 3.0, developers will:

    --  Achieve faster time to market for new versions of mobile apps
    --  Deliver higher performing apps across all devices and operating systems
    --  Realize faster resolution of performance problems
Appcelerator's 1,400 enterprise customers will now have the ability to monitor and manage app performance in real-time through a single, easy-to-use dashboard as part of the mobile app lifecycle. As a result, mobile users will benefit from a richer, more immersive native, cross-platform mobile experience.

"Mobile app owners care about innovation, a transformational user experience and strong adoption. By combining Appcelerator's Titanium 3.0 with Crittercism's Mobile APM, enterprises can now understand user adoption challenges by quickly identifying and addressing performance problems when and if they occur. More importantly, this combined solution gives mobile app teams the visibility and actionable insights to ensure business success," said Appcelerator CEO Jeff Haynie.

Mobile development and app crashes are the top two issues affecting user retention and in-app purchases. As such, Mobile APM is critical and has a direct impact on app store ratings, reviews and revenues.

"The mobile app ecosystem is a war zone. Mobile app developers are faced with a number of ever-changing variables such as operating system releases, devices, app version updates, networks and connectivity, which makes app management difficult if not impossible without the right tools in place," said Andrew Levy, Crittercism's co-founder and CEO. "By partnering with Appcelerator, we are making mobile app developers' lives easier by providing a choice platform on which to build their apps as well as providing greater visibility into app performance, enabling developers to offer consumers the best experience possible."

Availability

Crittercism supports Titanium 3.0 today. For more information about the performance management of Titanium applications, please visit http://www.appcelerator.com/platform/performance-management/ or http://www.crittercism.com.

About Appcelerator

Appcelerator is the leading mobile development platform of choice for thousands of enterprises including eBay, Merck, Mitsubishi Electric, NBC, PayPal and Ray-Ban, as they become mobile-first organizations. With more than 50,000 mobile applications deployed on 100 million devices, Appcelerator's award-winning open source development platform (Titanium) and Appcelerator Cloud Services are used to create native apps across multiple devices including iOS, Android, Windows and BlackBerry, as well as hybrid and HTML5 mobile web. Customers who standardize on Appcelerator's solutions get to market 70 percent faster and achieve a significant competitive advantage. Appcelerator's worldwide ecosystem includes 400,000 mobile developers and hundreds of ISVs and strategic partners including SAP and Cognizant. For more information visit http://www.appcelerator.com

Appcelerator is a registered trademark of Appcelerator Inc. Appcelerator Titanium is a trademark of Appcelerator Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

About Crittercism

Crittercism, based in San Francisco, California, is the world's first mobile app performance management (APM) solution that offers a real-time global view of app diagnostics and app crashes across iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8, Hybrid and HTML5 mobile web on over 420 million unique devices and over 30 billion app loads. The company's investors include Opus Capital, Shasta Ventures and Google Ventures.  Learn more @crittercism and http://www.crittercism.com.

SOURCE  Crittercism

Crittercism

CONTACT: Jen Moranz, Crittercism, +1-415-278-1727, jen@crittercism.com, or Jaime Tero, onechocolate communications for Crittercism, +1-415-989-9803, jaimet@onechocolatecomms.com, or Jill Asher, Director of Public Relations, Appcelerator, jasher@appcelerator.com

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

Casio Unveils Professional Stage Piano At Winter NAMM 2013

Privia Pro PX-5S Features Expanded AiR Sound Engine and Advanced Controller Features

DOVER, N.J., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leader in the electronic musical instrument space, Casio is pleased to introduce a new game-changing digital piano to its popular Privia line - the Privia Pro PX-5S. The new PX-5S represents the first electronic piano in Casio's Privia Pro series, a sub-category aimed for professional stage musicians and will be exhibited in Casio's booth (#5900) during Winter NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center, January 24-27, 2013.

"The launch of Casio's Privia Pro series further exemplifies the company's commitment to the musical instrument category. We are no longer just producing musical instruments; we are going beyond sound by enabling professional musicians to express themselves and create music like never before," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instruments Division. "Our new Privia PX-5S sets the stage for Casio's foray into the professional music space."

The newly developed Privia Pro PX-5S is a genuine stage piano, advanced MIDI controller and performance workstation packed with functions that set it apart from other digital pianos. Equipped with Casio's new proprietary sound source, "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator), the PX-5S delivers acoustic piano sounds with unmatched realism and detail. The power of AiR is also applied to an all new set of authentic vintage electric piano sounds and clavinets that is paired by a powerful new effects engine giving the PX-5S an arsenal of both acoustic and electric piano sounds.

In addition the PX-5S features a large assortment of fully programmable sounds, including Hex Layer tones derived from the award winning XW-P1 synthesizer.  Hex Layers can produce evocative synth sounds as well as complex acoustic and orchestral simulations.

The PX-5S is stage piano like no other.  In a remarkable 24 pound package it is also a four-zone performance controller, complete with 4 assignable knobs, 6 assignable sliders, 2 pedal inputs, pitch and modulation wheels. Four independent and programmable arpeggiators allow the PX-5S to expand in to sonic territory by creating an array of animated textures. An 8 track phrase sequencer allows the performer to trigger sequences and riffs which can be triggered and transpose and on the fly, allowing for unheard of performances by a single musician.

"The Privia PX-5S is a new breed of stage piano," said Schmidt. "Designed with a plethora of features ideal for any performing musician, the PX-5S is sure to raise the bar and caliber of stage pianos within the industry."

Casio's PX-5S even provides the ability to record a 44.1kHz .wav file directly to a USB thumb drive so that rehearsals, performances and moments of inspiration can be easily captured and shared.

The PX-5S can be purchased for an MSRP of $1,299 at select music dealers nationwide. For additional information regarding Casio's Privia line of digital pianos, please visit http://www.CasioMusicGear.com

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

SOURCE  Casio America, Inc.

Casio America, Inc.

CONTACT: Christine Azzolino, cazzolino@coynepr.com, or Amanda Pecora, apecora@coynepr.com, Coyne PR, +1-973-588-2000; or E. Garcia, egarcia@casio.com, or S. Vander Schans, svanderschans@casio.com, Casio America, Inc., +1-973-361-5400

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