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Unicorn OnceUX(TM) Delivers Dynamic Ad Insertion, Rich Client and Interactive Ad Capabilities to Every IP-Connected Device

New Technology Broadens Revenue Sources for Video Publishers

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorn Media, the market leader in Internet video solutions that allow the world's largest publishers to dynamically serve video ads to IP-enabled devices, today announced the release of a groundbreaking new technology that combines the advantages of a comprehensive server-side solution with a rich client-side user experience: Unicorn OnceUX(TM). This game-changing innovation enables publishers to deliver interactive ad capabilities and a rich UI from the client side while allowing dynamic server-side ad insertion and continuous playback, providing new monetization opportunities through expanded ad units and pay-per-click models.

Unicorn Media revolutionized mobile monetization by enabling cloud-based video delivery and dynamic ad insertion to any IP-enabled device through a single URL via the company's flagship Unicorn Once(TM) solution which delivers VOD and live video streaming capabilities via OnceVOD(TM) and OnceLIVE(TM). Unicorn Media allows publishers to easily deliver a personalized, television-like viewing experience on devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Roku, Boxee, TiVo, Windows Mobile, Xbox and Smart TVs with a single URL. Unicorn Media's technology enables the dynamic insertion of highly targeted ads anywhere in the stream, from the cloud, with no SDK or plug-in required, and easily integrates with all third-party ad networks and in-house solutions.

OnceUX(TM) provides these advantages plus new client-side capabilities, including the ability to incorporate interactive ads, insert ad overlays in video streams, hide player controls to prevent fast-forwarding through ads and much more. Geared toward applications and HTML5 content structures, OnceUX(TM) eliminates the need for third-party SDKs to manage click-through campaigns and delivers an optimal user experience by eliminating third-party interface delays.

"OnceUX(TM) enhances the Unicorn Once(TM) solution by enabling rich client-side solutions while providing dynamic server-side ad insertion capabilities," said AJ McGowan, Chief Technical Officer at Unicorn Media. "It delivers a client-side API without the 'clunkiness' publishers and users have experienced due to the use of third-party SDKs to power rich media, overlays and other interactive elements."

Like all Unicorn Once(TM) technologies, OnceUX(TM) provides real-time analytics on video and ad performance, delivers business intelligence that allows agile ad operations and supports mid-roll ad insertion in long-form content, making it possible for ad operations to deliver custom ads to users based on current inventory on any device.

Unicorn Media provides its unique solutions to a range of major global broadcasters and publishers, helping clients optimize their live content workflow and support monetization across all devices. Find out more at http://www.unicornmedia.com.

About Unicorn Media, Inc.

Unicorn Media, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet video solutions that enable companies to maximize IP video profitability. Our patented technology, Unicorn Once(TM), allows customers to ingest video content one time and deliver it to every Internet-connected device via a single URL. Content owners can monetize their content on any device by dynamically inserting targeted ads and analyzing content and ad performance in real-time on every platform, allowing for on-the-fly changes to maximize profitability.

SOURCE  Unicorn Media, Inc.

Unicorn Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Daniel Palumbo, +1-609-750-9115, dpalumbo@sspr.com

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

Double-entry Bookkeeping Right at One's Fingertips

Internationally successful iPhone app now available on the American market

BERLIN, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    StudyAccounting is the first iPhone app which allows learners to practice posting
transactions to the correct T-accounts just by tapping their touchscreens. Users get
immediate feedback on whether their choices are correct, so they continue learning
throughout the entire exercise. The app, which is available for purchase in the App Store,
is particularly suited to students preparing for exams and managers unfamiliar with
accounting.

    "I want to make it as easy as possible for new business-management students and people
with no accounting experience to get started with double-entry bookkeeping," explains
bookkeeping expert Hans Peter Ruehl. App users learn the principles of double-entry
bookkeeping step by step over 44 chapters, and can practice posting even complex
transactions just by tapping graphical representations of the relevant T-accounts.

    The app starts by presenting some basic terminology, using clear graphics to make
concepts more easily accessible; multiple-choice questions help users internalize new
words. Bit by bit, users add to their knowledge, working their way up to the most
essential element of double-entry bookkeeping: posting business transactions to so-called
T-accounts. After that, it's time to start practicing-the app presents a series of
transactions, and users post each one by tapping the correct T-accounts. Immediately after
making each selection, users learn whether their choices were correct or not; only after
having successfully posted the entire set of transactions can they move on to the next
page. The method provides a playful introduction to the different steps of the
double-entry bookkeeping process and helps learners consolidate their knowledge.

    For the past 13 years, Hans Peter Ruehl has been training and consulting managers on
double-entry bookkeeping; his app's explanations draw upon the pedagogical concept he has
developed over time. Apps using Ruehl's teaching model are available in all
English-speaking countries, and his German-language bookkeeping app has already become one
of Germany's most successful educational apps. StudyAccounting was launched in December
2012, and can be downloaded from the App Store for $9.99.

       
        For more information, visit:

        http://www.hpruehl.de/studyAccounting

        Contact:
        Bianca Bohringer
        Phone: +49-30-887102-19

HPRuehl

James Allen Unveils Ground-Breaking Diamond Display Technology(TM)

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- James Allen's new website provides a genuine alternative to the outdated practices of other online jewelers. By empowering customers with the ability to view actual diamonds, James Allen is bringing a new era of transparency to online diamond retail. 

The major innovation is James Allen's exclusive never-before-seen Diamond Display Technology(TM), which magnifies diamonds more than15X in high-resolution and lets users interact with diamonds in 360 degrees. Now, customers can truly experience a diamond's beauty, shape, cut, color, clarity and sparkle all from the comfort of their homes.

"When purchasing an engagement ring, the diamond you choose makes all the difference... and it needs to be seen. A grading certificate is not enough because it cannot describe a diamond's beauty and sparkle. Some online retailers try to 'describe' their diamonds, but do you really want to buy something so meaningful without seeing it first?" says David Berkovits, Marketing Director at James Allen.

James Allen has built an enduring reputation as an affordable luxury jewelry brand with exceptional customer service. James Allen only sells the highest quality diamonds, at the lowest possible prices, and backs every sale with its 'Risk-Free Retail' policy. James Allen's Risk-Free Retail policy includes a 100% full refund, free 60-day returns, a lifetime warranty, a lifetime upgrade option, 24/7 customer service and free shipping.

"Our new Diamond Display Technology(TM) puts you in complete control of the diamond buying process and we are the only jeweler in the world to offer this level of transparency. We believe that a diamond is much more than just a commodity and we want you to feel confident that the diamond you buy is the one your heart intended to have."

James Allen has expanded its variety of diamonds to include a wide selection of beautiful, rare Canary, Pink, Green, Orange, Blue and Chocolate Brown fancy color diamonds. These magnificent stones are frequently sought after by collectors, yet James Allen's competitive prices make fancy color diamonds accessible to consumers who are shopping within a budget as well. Additionally, James Allen now offers natural gemstones as an alternative center stone. Currently, customers can choose from a variety of Pink Sapphires, Yellow Sapphires, Blue Sapphires, Red Rubies and Green Emeralds, and the collection will continue to expand throughout the year.

The rebranded site also features The James Allen Collection - an exclusive hand-crafted line of engagement rings created by top designers to complement any style and budget. These unique designs are an exciting new addition to the James Allen brand.

"As the leader in online Diamond Display Technology(TM), we are already working on the future generation of display technologies that will be introduced later this year," says Gil Weiner, James Allen's IT manager.

For details, please visit http://www.JamesAllen.com

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SOURCE  James Allen

James Allen

CONTACT: David Berkovits Of James Allen, david@jamesallen.com, +1-877-826-9866

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

Gracenote Teams with DG for Targeted Advertising Across TVs, Tablets and Phones

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gracenote, a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of America (SCA), has teamed with DG® (NASDAQ: DGIT), the world's leading ad management and distribution platform, to create new opportunities for advertisers to tap into growing audiences with Smart TVs and second screen devices. Gracenote and DG are fueling the delivery of targeted advertisements and ads that automatically synchronize phones and tablets with advertising on the TV screen, through audio and video fingerprinting.   

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According to Nielsen, 85 percent of tablet or smart phone owners use their device while watching TV at least once per month, and 40 percent report using their device daily. In addition, Smart TVs with Internet connectivity are expected to account for close to 85 percent of TVs manufactured by 2016. Gracenote and DG are addressing these growing trends in device connectivity and viewer behavior, providing brands with new ways to tailor advertising for specific viewers.

Gracenote has developed advanced audio and video fingerprinting technology that can identify what TV viewers are watching in real time. Looking forward, this will provide DG's extensive network of advertisers and brands the ability to dynamically insert ads into broadcast programming targeted at specific viewers. In addition, Gracenote powered Apps running on smartphones and tablets can automatically recognize and sync with TV programs and advertising on the prime screen, letting advertisers deliver relevant content to the second screen as well.   

"Being able to identify and dynamically insert TV advertising specific to each viewer is a tremendous opportunity," said Ricky Liversidge, Chief Marketing Officer, DG.  "Content recognition technology is the key link to making interactive advertising a valuable reality for advertisers, broadcasters and other partners, and we are keen to collaborate with Gracenote, a recognized leader in this space."

DG operates the largest global advertising management and distribution network and counts the top broadcast and online media in the U.S. as customers. The alliance between Gracenote and DG enables new and exciting ways for advertisers to reach audiences across every screen in the house.

"Partnering with DG and using its robust technology enables us to provide the advertising industry with a pioneering way to enrich the advertising experience," said Stephen White, president of Gracenote.  "These new capabilities to target advertising and synchronize the TV and second screens will completely shift the way advertisers think about targeting promotions and will bring real value to brands and TV viewers alike."

About Gracenote
A pioneer in digital media, Gracenote, Inc. provides music and video content and technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands. The company's partners in the entertainment community include major music publishers and labels, prominent independents and movie studios and television networks. A wholly owned, independent subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of America (SCA), Gracenote has offices in Tokyo, Munich, Berlin, Seoul, and Taipei with worldwide headquarters in Emeryville, Calif. For more information, follow us at @GracenoteTweets and http://www.facebook.com/PoweredbyGracenote

About DG
DG connects over 11,000 global advertisers and agencies with their targeted audiences through an expansive network of over 6,000 television broadcast stations and over 11,500 web publishers in 75 countries. The company's television division utilizes best-in-class network and content management technologies, creative and production resources, and digital asset management and syndication services that enable advertisers and agencies to work faster, smarter, and more competitively. The company's online division, MediaMind, allows marketers to benefit from optimized management of online advertising campaigns while maximizing data driven advertising. For more information, visit http://www.DGit.com.

For More Information Contact:
Veronica Skelton
Concept PR for Gracenote
415.342.3435
veronica@conceptpr.net

Anna Martin
DG
917-549-3337
press@mediamind.com

Gracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Gracenote

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Gracenote

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

Shop & Buy American Made Announces Launch of Online Department Store

Retailer dedicated to offering expanding variety of American made products

PHOENIX, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shop & Buy American Made is an online retailer that specializes in bringing together an appealing collection of products sourced from American manufacturers, artisans, and small businesses. Product offerings include a wide variety of goods ranging from home decor items to apparel and accessories for men, women, children, and pets. 

Founder Bree Peterson has more than 10 years of experience in operations management, strategic planning, and marketing. Her experience in these fields, coupled with a desire to support and foster the growth of American businesses, ensure a steadfast commitment to running a professional and valuable marketplace, as well as to the American community in providing a service that any American can be proud to support.   

"I strongly believe that it's more important than ever in these economic times to buy products that support American jobs and grow American businesses," said Peterson. "Unfortunately, it can be a very time consuming effort to do so and it's nearly impossible to find American made products at most stores. We launched with the vision of creating a consolidated marketplace for outfitting your family and home with products that are made in the USA or assembled to a significant degree by American workers. We've taken great care to source a range of products that offer something for everyone in the family, and we are committed to continuously adding new products that will expand our collections."

Peterson is a proud supporter of Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated in helping to provide much deserved aid and other services to injured men and women service members. In fact, a percentage of net proceeds from sales will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project and other veteran charities.

Based in Phoenix, AZ, Shop & Buy American Made is an online department store that exclusively sells goods produced in America. For more information about Shop & Buy American Made, visit http://www.shopandbuyamericanmade.com.

Contact: Bree Peterson
media@shopandbuyamericanmade.com
888-772-4929
http://www.shopandbuyamericanmade.com

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Shop & Buy American Made

Shop & Buy American Made

Web Site: http://shopandbuyamericanmade.com

Electronic Signatures Coming to Canada

The Canadian Real Estate Association to Launch Authentisign(TM)

LONDON, Ontario, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and Instanet Solutions have reached an agreement that will allow its 100,000+ members to take advantage of electronic signatures on real estate documents beginning in early 2013.

Instanet's electronic signature solution is known as Authentisign(TM) which is an online signing service that is fully compliant with strict ESIGN and UETA statutes across North America.  Authentisign(TM) is part of Instanet Solution's complete paperless platform with online forms, document management, transaction management and internet faxing modules.

Martin Scrocchi, Instanet's President & CEO commented, "Our clients in the United States have used Authentisign(TM) for many years.  The US Federal ESIGN law was enacted in the year 2000 and it gave the same legal validity to an electronic signature as one done with pen and ink.  We were the first real estate document and forms company to provide a completely paperless signing solution starting in 2004 and now we are thrilled to see this happening for REALTORS® in Canada today!  Real estate professionals across our country have become increasingly comfortable with the security and authenticity of digital signatures and their clients are rapidly embracing this technology."

"Our relationship with CREA includes a deep integration between Authentisign(TM) and WEBForms, CREA's existing online forms system, allowing CREA members to easily share documents electronically," says Scrocchi.  "This means Authentisign(TM) can be accessed directly from WEBForms and all of the completed forms & contracts will be automatically available.  This will make it very easy and convenient for CREA members who want to take advantage of electronic signatures."

About Instanet Solutions: Instanet Solutions is a leading provider of real estate technology with approximately  400,000 licensed, paid, user accounts of their various real estate focused products - InstanetForms(TM), TransactionDesk(TM), DocBox(TM), DocBox2Go(TM),  InstanetFax(TM) and Authentisign(TM). Instanet Solutions began delivering residential real estate technology in 1992.

Instanet Solutions services have processed more than 160 million pages of documents just since 2009 and have saved millions of pages of paper.  Instanet Solutions was a pioneer of paperless efforts in the real estate industry, including its Go Green Go Paperless campaign initiated in 2008.  Instanet Solutions continues to lead the industry in promoting and developing paperless real estate technologies.  Further information about Instanet Solutions and its products is available at http://www.instanetsolutions.com.

Instanet Solutions Contact:
Steve Mapes
VP, Sales & Marketing
800-668-8768, ext. 839
steve@instanetsolutions.com

SOURCE  Instanet Solutions

Instanet Solutions

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

"Annual Best Innovative Application Award" Granted to Yifang Digital During CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yifang Digital Technology Co., Ltd. received the "Annual Best Innovative Application Award" for its latest stylus pen for Windows 8 use, the Touch 8, at the awards ceremony of the "2012-2013 Consumer Electronics Top 10 Brands from China". The ceremony was held in Las Vegas on January 9, coinciding with the 46th Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which took place from January 8 to 11. The ceremony attracted the presence of more than 300 media outlets home and abroad and drew attention from the industry around the world, and it gave the Chinese consumer electronics industry an opportunity to collectively demonstrate their brand strengths and showcase their premium quality and wisdom to the world. Sponsored by IDG and co-sponsored by top research firm IDC and CEO CIO Magazine, the annual event aims to present the glamour of Chinese brands to the world. Yifang was the gift sponsor that provided the magic power of Touch 8 digital pens during the award ceremony.

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Shenzhen Yifang Digital Technology Co., Ltd. debuted its latest products at CES as well, including tablet PCs and stylus pens, but its sole patent product, the "Touch 8" pen, was their shining star.

Touch 8 is a Windows 8 peripheral device for the "post-mouse era" that upgrades a PC screen to a touch screen, improving the Windows 8 user experience. The technology of the touch pen, which stems from Israeli two-dimensional positioning and tracking military technology, enables users to activate all applications by simply touching, sliding, swiping and dragging the pen. It can be used to view the web, check email, zoom in and out on pictures, play games, and annotate documents, all by touch. All in all, the Touch 8 easily solves problems brought by Windows 8's launch.

Yifang Digital has more than 90 patents, and holds the proprietary intellectual property rights of its Windows 8 touch pen. Therefore, there are no similar products on the market. The sole technology guarantees the quality and upgrading services of the pen. It is also cost effective and easy to use; the computer recognizes the pen as a human interface device and no separate drive need be installed, making it useful for a variety of occasions, such as business meetings, and in education and entertainment.

As a whole, it is easy to understand why the award was granted to Shenzhen Yifang Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and the magic of this stylus pen.

During the award ceremony, Jennifer Xu, Vice President of IDG Asia Pacific, said, "Today, China's consumer electronics companies are supplying increasingly greater driving forces to the global industry. Meanwhile, the convergence, penetration and innovation by the Chinese companies are accelerating on the whole. IDG would like to give them an opportunity to display on the international arena."

This was not the first time for Yifang Digital to attend CES. As a private enterprise, Yifang Digital will continue to enter new areas in the global market to create the perfect product "made in China", and the company will commit to providing world-class "made in China" digital products and services to global markets with the tireless spirit of innovation.

A Brief Introduction to Shenzhen Yifang Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1992, Yifang Digital is committed to offering world-class consumer electronic products. In early 2010, the company acquired Pegasus Technologies from the Israeli inventor of the ultra-sonic digital pen. Yifang Digital also holds a wide portfolio of 90 patents covering ultra-sonic digital pen technology and products that are supported by two research centers in Shenzhen and Tel Aviv, with 300 engineers and programmers. Yifang Digital also has permission from Apple Inc. to offer stylus pens for Apple's iPads and iPhones. To offer customers a better sourcing option, Yifang Digital has one of the best R&D teams consisting of innovative professionals experienced with the Android platform and tablet products. This capability has helped the company to develop its Nextbook-brand line of tablet PCs, which has ranked as one of the top-10 tablet PC brands in the US. All Yifang Digital's products are RoHS, CE and FCC-compliant.

SOURCE  IDG China

IDG China

CONTACT: Florence Liu, +86-6526-2650-115

Hubzu Opens Online Auction Marketplace To Agents and Brokers

Real estate professionals can now leverage the power of Hubzu to achieve faster sales

LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubzu announced the launch of its Direct to Broker channel designed to help real estate agents and brokers achieve faster sales for their clients through auctions on the Hubzu(TM) online marketplace. The company's announcement signifies its commitment to support the $40 billion plus residential brokerage space.

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Hubzu has been piloting the Direct to Broker channel under a limited release with select agents since mid-December 2012. Beginning in mid-February, all licensed and registered agents and brokers can list homes for auction on Hubzu.com. The Hubzu auction experience helps agents and brokers sell homes faster than traditional sales. Hubzu provides real estate professionals with powerful marketing exposure, increased control of their listings and more transparency throughout the process.

"Our goal is to be a valuable partner in helping real estate professionals expand their business," said Eric Eckardt, Vice President, Direct to Broker for Hubzu. "We make it easy and efficient for real estate agents and brokers to auction homes online so they can spend more time growing their business," added Eckardt.  "Real estate professionals have been a big part of Hubzu's success to date, and they understand how Hubzu adds value and generates the results necessary to grow their business," concluded Eckardt.

Properties sold on Hubzu in 2012 received an average of 9.0 bids and offers vs. the national average of 3.1 offers per property.[1] Sales time was dramatically faster with an average of 42 days on market vs. the national average of 142 days.[2]

There is no cost to the listing agent, broker or the seller for selling through the Direct to Broker channel on Hubzu. The agent or broker retains 100% of their commission. All buyers pay an auction fee of 1.5% of the purchase price and a technology fee of $299.   

Agents and brokers interested in achieving faster, more efficient and transparent sales to grow their business can register for free at Hubzu.com. To learn more about the Direct to Broker channel, contact (855) 267-1900 or email Sell@hubzu.com.

About Hubzu:

Hubzu is an online residential real estate marketplace that makes it easy for consumers, investors and brokers to buy and sell homes. From start to finish, Hubzu provides an entirely online experience - from searching and bidding to financing and closing. Hubzu is a trademark of Altisource Solutions, S.a r.l. Hubzu is part of the Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. family of businesses. Additional information is available at http://www.hubzu.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Altisource:

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (Nasdaq: ASPS) is a global provider of services focused on high-value, technology-enabled, knowledge-based solutions principally related to real estate and mortgage portfolio management, asset recovery and customer relationship management. Additional information is available at http://www.altisource.com.

[1] Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance, HousingPulse Tracking Survey (May 2012).

[2] CoreLogic, The MarketPulse Report (April 2012).

    Investor Contact:               Press Contact:
    Michelle D. Esterman            M. Scott May
    Chief Financial Officer         Director of Marketing and eCommerce
    +352 2469 7950                  770-612-7316
    Michelle.Esterman@altisource.lu Scott.May@hubzu.com

SOURCE  Hubzu

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Hubzu

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

Fusion-io Delivers the All-Flash Datacenter for Hyperscale and Cloud Businesses

New Fusion ioScale Provides Up to 3.2 TB of ioMemory Flash at Prices that Displace Disk in the Datacenter for Cloud and Hyperscale Companies of All Sizes

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- [Open Compute Summit] - In advance of the Open Compute Summit today, Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO) announced its newest product line, Fusion ioScale. Previously exclusive to Fusion-io customers outfitting thousands of servers, ioScale is now available for hyperscale and cloud companies in minimum order quantities of only one hundred units. Each ioScale provides up to 3.2 terabytes of reliable Fusion ioMemory capacity that is performance tuned for the unique needs of webscale environments. With prices starting at $3.89 USD per gigabyte with increasing discounts based on volume, ioScale now makes it practical to architect an all-flash datacenter at scale.

"By making ioScale available to growing webscale and emerging cloud companies, Fusion-io is at the forefront of the transition to the all-flash hyperscale datacenter, powered by open software defined solutions," said David Flynn, Fusion-io CEO and Chairman. "Hyperscale companies are an entirely different market with different needs compared to enterprise organizations. Fusion ioScale has been specifically designed with the input of existing hyperscale market leaders to maximize the simplicity of the all-flash datacenter and meet the unique needs of webscale customers. Fusion-io is pleased to now be able to offer this technology to emerging market leaders to help them redefine what's possible when it comes to cost effectively delivering rich data services to millions of people around the world."

By leveraging involvement with its strategic partners, Fusion ioScale evolved from the high volume Fusion ioFX workstation acceleration products. Fusion ioScale delivers on the unique needs of webscale and emerging cloud companies, meeting their requirements for price, maximum rack density and trusted Fusion-io reliability. As the industry shifts to open software defined datacenters, solutions like ioScale are powerful I/O engines that dramatically improve the performance and efficiency of hyperscale infrastructure.

"We're thrilled to see Fusion-io launching ioScale in conjunction with the Open Compute Summit and making this high-performance, low-power technology more broadly available," said Frank Frankovsky, Chairman of the Open Compute Foundation and Vice President of Hardware Design and Supply Chain at Facebook. "We've been involved in all stages of the product's research and development, and we're excited by this technology's potential to help the industry meet its rapidly growing storage demands."

Simplified, higher density and more reliable servers make the hyperscale all-flash datacenter more efficient than datacenters based on solid state disk and hard disk systems. The reduced floor space requirements, lower power consumption, and the tolerance of wider temperature and humidity ranges dramatically reduce operational costs and environmental impact through an all-flash hyperscale datacenter.

"Hyperscale companies architect their infrastructure with bare bones servers and open source software that scales-out cost-effectively in the hundreds and thousands," said David Floyer, Wikibon Chief Technology Officer. "These organizations focus on capital expenses; this is very different from the operating expense focus seen at traditional enterprises that implement feature-rich infrastructure with long lifespans. The data requirements of these hyperscale companies are growing astronomically fast, much faster than the enterprise market. The design of the ioScale flash memory products will enable Fusion-io to reach a broader range of webscale and cloud companies, including the emerging hyperscale leaders who will power the services consumers will enjoy in an always-connected world."

Key benefits of Fusion ioScale include:

    --  Up to 3.2 TB of capacity on a single half length PCIe slot, with a
        single controller, enabling a small form factor server to reliably scale
        to 12.8 TB or more, delivering maximum rack density and reducing the
        need for antiquated disk drive bays
    --  Hyperscale servers supporting UEFI can boot from Fusion ioScale, further
        eliminating the need for RAID controllers or disk infrastructure in
        spartan webscale servers with limited space
    --  Best-in-class Fusion-io endurance in all capacities, empowering caching,
        write-heavy databases and large scale applications
    --  Enterprise reliability with the Self-Healing, Wear Management, and
        Predictive Monitoring capabilities of Fusion ioMemory, ensuring
        customers can easily meet even the highest service level requirements
    --  Compatibility with the Fusion ioMemory software development kit (SDK) to
        leverage application programming interfaces (APIs) like Atomic Writes
        and directFS permitting applications to run natively on flash
Fusion ioScale will be showcased at the Open Compute Summit in Santa Clara, California on January 16 and 17, 2013, in Fusion-io booth #A4, where it will be featured in Facebook servers. Fusion-io CEO David Flynn will present at the Open Compute Summit on the displacement of disk in the datacenter at 1:00 pm Pacific Time today, January 16, 2013.

Fusion ioScale is now available to customers interested in accelerating their business with an all flash datacenter. Please visit http://www.fusionio.com/ioscale for more information on how to order.

Follow Fusion-io on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fusionio or http://www.twitter.com/fusionioUK and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fusionio.

About Fusion-io
Fusion-io delivers the world's data faster. Our Fusion ioMemory platform and software defined storage solutions accelerate virtualization, databases, cloud computing, big data and performance applications. From e-commerce retailers to the world's social media leaders and Fortune Global 500 companies, our customers are improving the performance and efficiency of their data centers with Fusion-io technology to accelerate the critical applications of the information economy.

Note on Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including, but not limited to, statements concerning technology trends and our new ioScale product family, including the anticipated benefits and market acceptance of these products.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events and business performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained, anticipated, or implied in any forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to, the risk that the users of our new products may not realize the expected benefits, and such other risks set forth in the registration statements and reports that Fusion-io files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.fusionio.com.  You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur.  Fusion-io undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason after the date of this press release.

CONTACTS   
Robert Brumfield                     Nancy Fazioli

Media Relations                      Investor Relations     

917.224.7769                          650.224.8291
bbrumfield@fusionio.comir@fusionio.com

SOURCE  Fusion-io

Fusion-io

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

TrustedTPV(TM) Announces WebTPV(TM), Secure Electronic Signature For Online Transactions

Third Party Verification Pioneer Makes Energy Transactions Quick, Easy and Affordable

SEVERNA PARK, Md., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TrustedTPV, the premier provider of third party verification services, today announced that it is now offering WebTPV, an Electronic Signature for online transactions.   WebTPV, powered by AssureSign, is a secure third party verification process that will allow energy marketers and others to easily obtain verifiable consent from their online customers.

WebTPV is simple.  Customers start out on your website and go through your standard online ordering process.  When they've completed the process, they press submit and are pushed over to TrustedTPV's secure verification site.  The customer's completed online order form is visible and the customer clicks on the signature box on the bottom and then "signs" the document with their mouse.  The customer is then pushed back to your website to finish the order.  The document that is created contains the online order form with the customer's information along with their signature and their IP address.  "TrustedTPV's WebTPV will give our energy clients an easy and inexpensive way to verify their online orders," said Jeff Bornstein, CEO of Telecommunications on Demand.     

TrustedTPV's WebTPV is available in various mobile applications, making it perfect for door to door marketing campaigns, tablets and smart phones.   Customers can sign the order form with their finger or a stylus.  WebTPVs are extremely flexible, making them perfect for residential orders as well as for more complex business orders with multiple accounts.  Most importantly, TrustedTPV's WebTPV is E-Sign compliant; your WebTPV Electronic Signature is a legal document recognized by the E-Sign Act.

"TrustedTPV's WebTPV Electronic Signature is one of the most important advances in third party verification in many years," said Larry Leikin, TrustedTPV's VP of Sales.  "I've been in the verification business for 17 years and verifying web orders has always been challenging; now there is an easy and inexpensive solution for anyone marketing online."

For more information about TrustedTPV's WebTPV Electronic Signature, please reach out to Larry Leikin at TrustedTPV:  410.647.4384 or larry@trustedtpv.com.

About TrustedTPV

TrustedTPV was formed in 2009 by three third party verification industry veterans.  The company provides third party verification services to the competitive energy, telecommunications, financial services and healthcare industries.   TrustedTPV offers automated, live operator and WebTPV, making it ideal for telemarketing, door to door sellers and online marketers. 

Contact:  Larry Leikin     
Phone:    410.647.4384
Email:     larry@trustedtpv.com
Web:      http://www.trustedtpv.com

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SOURCE  TrustedTPV

TrustedTPV

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

WISeKey Has Signed Agreements With FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Top Champions League of Social Media Rankings

GENEVA, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    WISeKey is the only Internet Security Company that has signed agreements with the top
two Champions League Clubs. These two clubs are also the champions on Social Media and FC
Barcelona is the Champions League club with the "largest number of followers", according
to the EFE. The Catalan site has 47.3 million followers, followed by rival Real Madrid
with its 38.2 million. The two clubs account for 46.2% of the total Facebook and Twitter
followers when it comes to Champions League clubs. Apart from the two Spanish rivals, the
English Premier League dominates the top 10 with four clubs: ManU, Chelsea, Arsenal and
Manchester City (EFE, 9/17
[http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/barca-madrid-dominan-redes-sociales/20120917dasdasftb_19/Tes ]
).

    WISeKey technologies will be used to generate new sources of revenue for these two
clubs and provide a new experience to its fans worldwide. In what concerns the Real
Madrid, WISeKey and its Chinese partners will help the club to monetize their brand value
by distributing and marketing Real Madrid's mobile content to the estimated 150 million
fans in China. The agreement is also a great way for WISeKey to leverage its growing
presence in China, the world's largest market of mobile consumers.

    In the case of FC Barcelona, WISeKey has developed a mobile application, FCB Connect,
that adds exclusive content from players and team icons, creating a super social community
of FC Barcelona.

    http://www.presseportal.ch/go2/itunes/fcb-connect-fc-barcelona-barca

       
        Club                 Total        Facebook     Twitter

        1. FC Barcelona      47.345,043   35.112,719   12.232,324
        2. Real Madrid       38.288,596   31.694,048   6.594,548
        3. Manchester United 27.456,554   27.456,554   N/A
        4. Chelsea FC        13.531,758   12.160,411   1.371,347
        5. Arsenal           13.184,809   11.376,805   1.808,004

       
        Contact

        WISeKey SA
        Marketing & Communications
        E-Mail: mpiletta@wisekey.com
        Tel.: +41-22-594-30-00

WISeKey SA

Xi3 Corporation Crushes CES 2013

Xi3 results from the 2013 International CES tradeshow include

-- Three new products unveiled: PISTON, X7A Modular Computer & the Z3RO Pro Computer,

-- 30K+ show attendees visit Xi3's booth during the four-day show,

-- More than 1 million video news views generated in one week,

-- More than 5,000 news stories published/produced about Xi3 in one week, and

-- Multiple awards and accolades garnered for Xi3's PISTON gaming system, including Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award, Popular Science Product of the Future Award, IGN.com Best of CES Award (Best PC), Men's Health Coolest Tech at CES 2013, Digital Trends Best of CES: Gaming, TechRadar's Best New Products from CES 2013, and Several others.

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 30,000 attendees flocking to its booth at the 2013 International CES trade show last week, it's easy to understand why Xi3( )Corporation Founder, President and CEO Jason A. Sullivan simply said, "We crushed CES!"

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/SF43299)

Even before CES 2013 officially opened to visitors a week ago on Tuesday, January 8, Xi3 took journalists and CES attendees alike by surprise by announcing a new "development stage system" called PISTON(TM) that was "optimized for computer gameplay on large high-definition monitors." Within a week of that news release being distributed, journalists and bloggers had produced more than 5,000 new stories about Xi3 and its products, leading in part to morethan 1 million views of Xi3-related videos on the Internet. {NOTE: Xi3 has generated more than 7 viewer-years of watched Xi3-related videos during the past week, based solely upon the length of these new Xi3-related news videos and their publicly reported views. Stated another way, that is one person watching new Xi3-related videos 24-hours/day for seven straight years.}

Xi3 also unveiled two new products at CES 2013, including

    --  Its previously announced X7A Modular(TM) Computer, Xi3's first
        power-user computer, a quad-core machine priced from $999, and
    --  A paperback-sized general use machine known as the Z3RO(TM) Pro
        Computer, a dual-core computer priced from $399.
Both new computers are slated for General Availability in the Second Quarter of 2013.

Before the dust had settled at the Las Vegas Convention Center from the closing of CES 2013 last Friday, Xi3 had hauled in multiple awards and accolades for its newly announced PISTON development stage gaming system, including

    --  Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award,
    --  Popular Science Product of the Future Award,
    --  IGN.com Best of CES Award (Best PC),
    --  Men's Health Coolest Tech at CES 2013,
    --  Digital Trends Best of CES: Gaming, and
    --  TechRadar's Best New Products from CES 2013.
"There's no question about it--this was Xi3's best year ever at CES," Sullivan said. "We had more visitors at our booth, generated more news coverage and won more awards than ever at a single trade show. Clearly, the world is excited about the prospect of modular computing solutions and Xi3's foray into gaming because they know if our softball-sized systems can handle the latest and greatest in computer games, then they can handle anything. This year--2013--is going to huge for Xi3 and modular computing. And just wait until people see what else we have planned. This is just the beginning!"

About Xi3 Corporation

Formed in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Xi3 Corporation utilizes "The Power of X" to bring its building block approach to the world of computing, an approach Xi3 applies internally and externally to hardware solutions and software applications. For more information on Xi3 Corporation (an ISYS Technologies(SM) company), please visit http://www.Xi3.com.

The shape of the three-sided single piece casing, the end plate, and the overall shape of the Xi3 Modular Computer, as well as Xi3, Modular, Xi3 Modular, PISTON, Z3RO, "The Power of X" and ISYS Technologies are trademarks and unique trade dress of ISYS Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT:   
David Politis, Xi3 Corporation, 801-534-4403, politis@Xi3.com

SOURCE  Xi3 Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/SF43299
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Xi3 Corporation

Web Site: http://www.Xi3.com

HowellCorp Launches LifeCounts, an Online Personal Financial Management Solution

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today HowellCorp, a provider of financial technology products and services, announced the launch of LifeCounts®, a new online personal financial management platform.  LifeCounts allows users to securely view all of their accounts in one place, delivering a complete view of their finances with tools to help them take control. 

"Our team believes that every person is capable of achieving financial peace of mind.  In this time of continued economic turmoil, we are excited to deliver a service that empowers its users with greater clarity and control," said Nicholas Howell, CEO and founder of HowellCorp.  "With LifeCounts, we set out to create an intuitive, secure and private platform free from data selling and advertising, where a user can view their entire financial life, receive unbiased advice and feel comfortable managing their money." 

Though online financial management has gained more attention and greater adoption in recent years, challenges such as paying bills on time, reducing debt and saving for the future remain present burdens for many households.  Consumers need a platform that provides easy access to their financial information while optimizing their data for better spending and savings management.

LifeCounts offers a robust and intuitive online platform for accessing financial data in conjunction with a framework for receiving sound financial guidance.  With a simple, one-time setup, LifeCounts securely links all of a user's financial accounts.  LifeCounts delivers straightforward budgeting guidance to help users proactively manage their finances.  Additionally, a console for customizable alerting and notifications, complete with goal management tools, helps users track their progress to easily identify spending trends and sidestep financial pitfalls. 

LifeCounts does not sell, rent or share data with marketers or third parties.  Furthermore, LifeCounts does not outsource any data handling or computing operations to third parties.  All information and data associated with a user's LifeCounts experience is stored on company-owned and operated servers and is protected by overlapping layers of bank-level security.  As a consumer advocate, LifeCounts serves as a safe haven for its users.

About LifeCounts
LifeCounts is a place where individuals can easily organize their financial lives for greater clarity and control.  As a subscription-based, online personal financial management platform, LifeCounts allows users to securely link and access their financial accounts from varying institutions, bringing their entire financial life into comprehensive focus.  It leverages thoughtful information organization, predictive content generation and a strong analytical engine to provide users with meaningful insights about their financial lives.  LifeCounts is an advertising-free experience that does not distribute any data to marketers or third parties.  For more information about LifeCounts, visit http://www.lifecounts.com.

About HowellCorp
HowellCorp is a provider of financial technology products and services for individual consumers and financial institutions.  HowellCorp is committed to developing products and services that enhance quality of life and foster financial literacy.  HowellCorp is privately held and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.  For more information about HowellCorp, visit http://www.howellcorp.com.

Please direct any press or media inquiries to info@howellcorp.com.

SOURCE  HowellCorp

HowellCorp

Web Site: https://www.lifecounts.com

Eutelsat Powers up EUTELSAT 70B Satellite

New satellite goes into commercial service at 70.5  East to serve users in four continents

PARIS, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the full entry into
commercial service of the powerful EUTELSAT 70B satellite at 70.5degree(s) East. The
seamless transfer of all traffic from the EUTELSAT 70A satellite was carried out overnight
by Eutelsat's control centre, working in close collaboration with clients and providers of
uplink services.

    EUTELSAT 70B has been custom-designed to optimise resources at 70.5degree(s) East
which has been occupied by a Eutelsat satellite since 2002 and is a point of reference for
data services, broadband access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges. With
high frequency reuse, four powerful beams with coverage of Europe, Africa, Asia and
Australia are connected to 48 Ku-band transponders, more than doubling capacity at
70.5degree(s) East.

    The new satellite's entry into service releases EUTELSAT 70A which will be redeployed
to 25.5degree(s) East until the launch of EUTELSAT 25B in the middle of 2013. EUTELSAT 25A
will be redeployed from 25.5degree(s) East to an alternative location.

    About Eutelsat Communications

    Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding
company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 30 satellites that provide
coverage across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia and the
Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world's three leading satellite operators. As of 30
September 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were broadcasting more than 4,400 television channels
to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The
Group's satellites also provide a wide range of services for TV contribution, corporate
networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its
subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and operational professionals.
This culturally diverse staff comprises employees from 30 countries.
http://www.eutelsat.com

Eutelsat Communications

CONTACT: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: + 33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr; Frédérique Gautier    Tel: + 33-1-53-98-37-91    fgautier@eutelsat.fr ; Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: + 33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr  ;Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas , Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30,   investors@eutelsat-communications.com ; Leonard Wapler    Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Cox Enterprises and Renowned Entrepreneur Tripp Rackley Create Quarter Billion Dollar Partnership

Partnership to invest exclusively in companies created and led by Rackley

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises, Inc. today announced the company is investing $250 million with entrepreneur and technology innovator Tripp Rackley. The investment creates an exclusive partnership with Rackley as he further develops cutting-edge technology businesses and leverages his proven history of success creating and growing high-value companies.

"Cox Enterprises has a long history of growing innovative businesses and creating new industries, and this partnership with Tripp marks an exciting way to revolutionize innovation," said Jim Kennedy, Chairman, Cox Enterprises.

"This significant investment from Cox Enterprises creates a platform to develop the companies and industries of the future," said Rackley. "My entire career has been focused on building businesses one by one, but now, we will be able to deploy our efforts simultaneously into an array of companies to drive innovation and long-term value creation."

Kennedy continued, "For several years we've observed Tripp's success as an entrepreneur and recruited him to our Board of Directors because of that sterling track record. We're thrilled to partner with him on this exciting new venture so that together we can build and grow the next generation of successful, high-value technology companies. It is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone we know, trust and respect."

One such growth company Rackley founded is Experience (http://www.findexp.com), the partnership's first investment. With Experience, fans can easily upgrade their seats from their mobile device at games or live events.  Experience is available today with professional and collegiate sports teams nationwide.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Rackley will continue the city's strong history of technology innovation in mobility, security, payments and media and create significant jobs through new businesses.

Rackley founded several Atlanta-based technology companies where he has provided leadership, strategy, vision and direction. Combined, his ventures nFront, Inc., now part of Intuit, Inc., and Firethorn, Inc., now part of Qualcomm Incorporated, created more than $1 billion dollars in shareholder value and more than 500 jobs in Georgia. Rackley is a graduate and distinguished Alumnus of Georgia Tech, Ernst &Young Entrepreneur of the Year, MIT Enterprise Forum Entrepreneur of the Year, and Member of the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame.

About the Partnership
This partnership offers a new and unique approach to creating, incubating and growing innovative businesses and is backed by a $250 million investment from Cox Enterprises.  Led by Cox Board Member and accomplished entrepreneur Tripp Rackley, the partnership is designed to invest directly and exclusively in companies created by Rackley.  Operating from Atlanta, Ga., this is a standalone entity external from Cox Enterprises and its subsidiaries.

About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of nearly $15 billion and more than 50,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Manheim, Inc. (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products); AutoTrader.com (online automotive advertising and Kelley Blue Book, vAuto, HomeNet Automotive and Vin Solutions subsidiaries); and Cox Media Group, Inc. (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers, advertising sales rep firms, Valpak and Cox Digital Solutions). Additionally, Cox operates Kudzu.com.

SOURCE  Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Cox Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Elizabeth Olmstead, +1-678-645-0762, elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com, or Ed Patterson, +1-678-645-4518, ed.patterson@coxinc.com

Pyramid Research Releases 2013 Top Trends for the Global Communications Industry

2013 to see major milestones as emerging market service revenue increases five times faster than in developed markets

BOSTON, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging markets will continue to be the driver of growth in the converged global communications, media and technology industries, which will reach the 7 billion mobile subscription mark in December 2013. Furthermore, growth in emerging market service revenue will outpace growth in developed market service revenue by 5:1, according to a new report just released by Pyramid Research.

Pyramid Perspective 2013: Top Trends in the Global Communications Industry provides a collection of key insights on top market trends, written by Pyramid's worldwide team of research analysts and consultants. Pyramid's market analysis, powered by our bottom-up methodology of our forecasts for more than 100 countries, is uniquely positioned across emerging markets, emerging technologies, and emerging business models. Register to download the full report.

"Reaching the 7 billion mobile subscription mark by year's end is particularly significant because it translates into a 100 percent penetration mark," says Daniel Amparan, Managing Director for Pyramid Research. "Mobile subscribers in the Africa & Middle East region will surpass the 1 billion mark in the first quarter, making it the second region to reach this milestone after Asia-Pacific."

"Exposure to emerging markets has become a critical factor for success in an industry characterized by stagnation in developed markets, intense competition, consumer choice and disruptive business models," notes Amparan. "While telecom service revenue in emerging markets will increase five times faster than in developed markets this year, nearly 90 percent of the 2 billion subscribers to come online in the next five years will reside in emerging markets," Amparan explains. "This trend will make mobile service revenue in emerging markets in 2015 larger than mobile service revenue in developed markets for the first time ever."

Other Top Trends include:

    --  4G spectrum allocation: Emerging markets are lagging, but will be better
        positioned to do it right.
    --  2013 will mark the beginning of the end for unlimited data pricing, but
        device subsidies are here to stay.
    --  The basis of competition shifts from coverage to content and services.
        Infrastructure sharing will intensify.
    --  Margin pressure will accelerate consolidation in the mobile sector in
        Africa.
    --  Well-capitalized emerging-market based players will expand their
        presence in Europe.
    --  Fiber will start pushing DSL toward obsolescence in the Middle East.
Register to download the full report.

For more on how Pyramid Research's Membership & Consulting Capabilities can help you identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, visit http://www.pyr.com or contact us at info@pyr.com.

Press Contact:
Jennifer Baker

Pyramid Research

Marketing Director

617-747-4110
jennifer.baker@ubm.com

Pyramid Research (pyramidresearch.com) offers practical solutions to the complex demands our clients face in the global communications industry. Its analysis is uniquely positioned at the intersection of emerging markets, emerging technologies and emerging business models, powered by the bottom-up methodology of our market forecasts for more than 100 countries - a distinction that has remained unmatched for more than 25 years. As a division of UBM Tech (tech.ubm.com), Pyramid Research contributes to the only integrated business information platform serving the global communications industry.

SOURCE  Pyramid Research

Pyramid Research

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

Earn your Game Design Degree in Fewer than Two Years

CHICAGO, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers of the world get psyched -- the Tribeca Flashpoint Academy Game + Interactive Media program provides game lovers the launchpad they need to land a career in the fast-growing field of game design and interactive media.

TFA's intensive, hands-on curriculum allows students to earn a direct-to-industry associate degree in just two years, along with a portfolio of real-world project work and professional collaboration. 

"Getting my name in the credits of a fully developed and eventually published game in my first year of school is more than I ever could have imagined," said Patrick Purcell, a Game + Interactive Media student who collaborated in the development of Avarice, a high-speed, customizable combat game released on Steam this summer.

Through access to state-of-the-art media technology and instruction by industry professionals, students learn to build full-fledged game systems from the ground up.

"The real hard thing to find is people that are well-trained and prepared to take on this field," Steve Gradman of gaming startup Kaboom told CBS news of Tribeca students. "They're ready to go right out of the gate and what's nice is they're use to problem solving things they don't know."

"The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the four main disciplines that are part of game development: programming, art, design and production," said Nick Ehrlich, chair of Game and Interactive Media. "Every student is exposed to all four of those disciplines their first year. Once they have that experience, in their second year they actually choose which of those disciplines they'll focus on and they spend their second year really locking down and putting their nose to the grindstone to become the best producer they can be."

The TFA curriculum challenges students to develop their own creative vision while building practical skills in game design and media arts and the soft skills of teamwork and collaboration.

A venture with Robert De Niro's Tribeca Enterprises, Tribeca Flashpoint Academy is one of the nation's most well-respected digital and media arts colleges--offering a progressive training model that erases the boundaries between education and the professional world by exposing students to real-world, industry experiences and state-of-the-art software and equipment beginning their first semester on campus.

For more information on TFA, visit http://www.TFA.edu.

Full press release available here: http://www.tfa.edu/blog/single/earn-your-game-design-degree-in-fewer-than-two-years

SOURCE  Tribeca Flashpoint Academy

Tribeca Flashpoint Academy

CONTACT: Edward Glassman, Edward.Glassman@tfa.edu

Web Site: http://www.tfa.edu

Capture Professional 3G HD All the Time with the Osprey 825e Card from ViewCast

New Low-Profile, High-Performing Osprey® Card Can Fit Anywhere

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The ViewCast Corporation (OTCBB: VCST) today announced the availability of the Osprey(®) 825e video capture card, the latest high-definition (HD) card in the award-winning Osprey line. Perfect for inputting up to 3G HD-SDI signals, this low-profile, PCI Express® (PCIe) card is compatible with small form-factor computers.

Flexible Dual Streaming for Up to 3G HD Output

The Osprey 825e has two independent 3G HD-SDI inputs, both ingesting true 3G input (SMPTE 424). With PCIe x4 connectivity, the Osprey 825e provides more video throughput for current and future HD needs.

"The Osprey 825e is another great addition to our Osprey line. This high-performing card can continuously input up to 3G HD, and at half-height it can fit anywhere," said John Hammock, President and CEO of ViewCast, a developer of industry-leading solutions that enable companies to capture and deliver video to broadband and mobile networks. "Our Osprey products continue to provide the reliability and performance our customers are used to."

Equipped with Professional Pre-Processing Features

The capture card comes standard with SimulStream(® )technology and carries the ViewCast and Osprey tradition of the highest audio and video quality. Along with more modes and pre-processing features, the Osprey 825e also has automatic HD-SD input detection and switching. The Osprey 825e, like the Osprey 845e, suits a wide range of applications in broadcasting, enterprise, education, government and global OEM systems integration.

Built with the same reliable Osprey drivers, this PCIe card has drivers for Microsoft® Windows®. A Linux operating system driver will be available through the open source community in early 2013.

For more information on the latest Osprey products, please visit: http://www.viewcast.com

About ViewCast

ViewCast enables anyone to deliver video whenever, wherever. With more than 400,000 Osprey® video capture cards and thousands of Niagara® streaming systems deployed globally, ViewCast is at the forefront of the video industry.

ViewCast (http://www.viewcast.com) is headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, with sales and distribution channels located globally.

ViewCast, Niagara SCX, Osprey, SimulStream, and Niagara are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

    ViewCast Contact:           PR Agency Contact:                  Investor Contact:
    Mike Galli                  Cathy Goerz                         Matt Clawson
    Vice President of Marketing Stearns Johnson                     Allen & Caron
    Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200      Tel: +1 (415) 397-7600              Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300
    E-mail: mgalli@viewcast.com E-mail: viewcast@stearnsjohnson.com E-mail: matt@allencaron.com
SOURCE  ViewCast Corporation

ViewCast Corporation

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

Hall of Hands Turning Heads as Poker Legend Tony G Makes an Entrance

TEL AVIV, Israel, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Lithuanian-born superstar ties in with unique poker hand re-player that re-enacts
online poker action as a TV Show with real life actors, running commentary and more...

    Hall of Hands Limited [http://www.hallofhands.com ], owners of poker hand re-player
Hall of Hands, announced today that it has joined forces with living poker legend Tony G
to bring its revolutionary hand re-player with video re-enactment and its unique brand of
viral bragging and swagger to the poker playing masses.

    On its way to establishing itself as the number one online destination for poker hand
re-enactment, Hall of Hands sees Tony G's arrival as a perfect mix of message and medium.
"We're building a platform and a community for online players to show and discuss poker
hands, their hands, everyone's hands," says the company's vice president of business
development Roy Samuelov, "Who better than a huge industry figure like Tony G. to shape
that discussion?"

    Breathing real life into online poker, Hall of Hands has recently turned the world of
poker re-players on its head by managing to recreate the real time thrill and drama of a
televised final table or even a local poker game between friends, and successfully adapted
it to online poker sharing and bragging. With players able to replay any hand as a poker
TV show, containing real-life actors, running commentary, hole-card cams and more, Hall of
Hands is fast becoming the destination of choice for those looking to share their unique
experiences at the table with friends or indeed with anyone interested in the game. Hall
of Hands shows, that can be instantly posted on a Facebook wall,
http://www.hallofhands.com, on mobile, or shared by email, offer the latest thing in
bragging rights and Lithuanian-born poker Superstar Tony G, a man rarely accused of having
nothing to say, can't wait to get involved.

    "I'm really excited about this one," said the 38-year-old poker star, who kicks off
the venture by launching Tony's Top 10, a feature that sees him pick and comment on his
favorite hand re-enactments of the week. "Hall of Hands is a great social product for a
great social game. Everyone wants to talk about poker. People are always telling me about
the great hand they played last night, now they can actually show me in a poker TV show.
It's also where I'm going to stick my big hands, so if there are comments I want to hear
them."

    Players of all the leading poker rooms looking to brag about their poker, simply need
to install the free lightweight application that stays active in the background while they
play online. One click on a chosen played hand turns it into a poker show video within
minutes.

    According to Samuelov, bringing in Tony G is just another step toward establishing
Hall of Hands as the number one destination for poker hand re-enactment, with future plans
including a channel showing re-playings of Tony's hands and a Tony G Poker Masterclass.
"Let's face it," says Samuelov, "Tony G and the Hall of Hands were made for each other."

    About Hall of Hands

    Hall of Hands Limited [http://www.hallofhands.com ] is a fast-growing social media
company on its way to becoming the number one, authoritative destination for poker hand
re-players. The Hall of Hands patent-pending technology is capable of transforming a
player's poker hand data into a dramatic and engaging TV show, perfectly placed to benefit
from the "show my friends" essence of viral distribution through social media channels.
Hall of Hands, which is also a developer of cross brand and white label solutions for
gaming industry partners, has the unique ability to create a vibrant active community
around poker hands and to open up new and exciting modes of communication with online
players.

       
        Contact
        Roy Samuelov
        VP Business Development
        roys@hallofhands.com

Hall of Hands

CONTACT: Tel: +972-544524099

EMC Qualifies Attunity File Replication and Transfer Solutions for EMC Greenplum Hadoop (GP HD)

Attunity offers first and only solutions currently qualified by EMC for GP HD

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Attunity Ltd. (NASDAQ: ATTU), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, announced today that EMC Greenplum has officially qualified Attunity RepliWeb
for Enterprise File Replication (EFR) and Attunity Managed File Transfer (MFT) with EMC
Greenplum Hadoop (HD). Attunity RepliWeb for EFR and Attunity MFT were designed as
high-performance, easy-to-use solutions for automating, managing and accelerating the
process of making data available for Big Data Analytics with Hadoop. The Attunity
products, launched earlier this year, are the first and only solutions currently qualified
by EMC for Greenplum HD.

    Hadoop, the open-source programming framework for large-scale data processing, has
rapidly emerged as one of the leading solutions for Big Data analytics across unstructured
data. However, the efficient and timely movement of Big Data into Hadoop continues to be a
major challenge due to the exploding amounts of unstructured and machine-generated data
that companies generate daily from various, disparate sources. The Attunity EFR and MFT
solutions help enterprises that want to capitalize on Big Data analytics to better support
decision-making and thereby improve their competitive position.

    "According to results from Unisphere Research's new 2012 study, 'Big Data, Big
Challenges, Big Opportunities', only 19% of organizations are completely confident that
their current IT and data infrastructure will be up to the task of handling the data
management requirements of Big Data in the coming years," said Thomas J. Wilson, President
of Unisphere Research, the market research unit of DBTA. "Now is the time for
forward-looking organizations to re-examine their data management processes and evaluate
new technologies, including solutions supporting Hadoop and cloud adoption."

    "Attunity is very pleased with the qualification of Attunity RepliWeb for EFR and
Attunity MFT for Greenplum HD and we look forward to continuing our partnership with EMC
Greenplum to ensure that the critical market challenge of the Big Data bottleneck is
solved," said Itamar Ankorion, Vice President Business Development and Corporate Strategy
at Attunity. "Attunity now offers a complete set of EMC Greenplum-qualified solutions for
loading data to both the Greenplum Database and Greenplum HD, facilitating different types
of analytic processing to enable customers to capitalize on the value of Big Data
Analytics."

    About Attunity

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

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

    Safe Harbor Statement

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

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

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

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

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

Attunity Ltd

NCP engineering Adds Windows 8 Compatibility to New Version of IPsec VPN Entry and Juniper Clients

NUREMBERG, Germany, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         Version 9.31 Also Optimizes SIM Card Use Through Automatic Access Point Name

                                        Management

    NCP engineering today announced the availability of a new version of the Entry
[http://www.ncp-e.com/en/products/universal-vpn-client-suite.html ] (
http://www.ncp-e.com/en/products/universal-vpn-client-suite.html) and Juniper
[http://www.ncp-e.com/en/products/juniper-vpn-client.html ] (
http://www.ncp-e.com/en/products/juniper-vpn-client.html) Editions of its IPsec VPN
client software. The NCP Secure Clients now fully support Windows 8 (32-/64-bit), offering
end users increased device and operating system flexibility when connecting to their
corporate networks. NCP's easy-to-use yet powerful VPN software also enables enterprises
to maximize their remote access investments when upgrading from Windows XP/Vista/7 to
Microsoft's latest operating system.

    In addition, Version 9.31 contains a new Access Point Name (APN) management feature,
which eliminates the need for end users to configure the mobile access point from which
they access the Internet. Previously, users who switched out SIM cards from different
mobile network operators on their devices were required to tweak these APN settings
manually. Now, NCP's IPsec VPN software automatically prompts the driver to search for and
configure the APN via the NetID of the SIM card.

    Key Facts

       
        - The IPsec VPN client software is equipped with an intuitive graphical user
          interface that is simple enough for any end user to understand and control. NCP's
          solutions also allow for safe and secure connections to corporate networks with a
          single click-and without needing to worry about firewall settings, device
          compatibility, connection negotiation or policy requirements.
        - The NCP Secure Clients bundle support of mobile connect cards, one-time
          password token and certificate support through a public key infrastructure (PKI), in
          addition to a dynamic personal firewall, an Internet dialer/connector and seamless
          roaming across all network connections.

       
        Press Contacts
        NCP engineering GmbH
        Juergen Hoenig
        +49-911-9968151
        juergen.hoenig@ncp-e.com
        http://www.ncp-e.com

NCP engineering GmbH

VASCO adds virtual appliance to its IDENTIKEY product range

Virtual appliance offers remote access security

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. and ZURICH, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI; http://www.vasco.com), a leading software security company specializing in strong authentication products and services, announced today the release of its IDENTIKEY Virtual Appliance.

IDENTIKEY Virtual appliance complements VASCO's successful IDENTIKEY Appliance product range offering hypervisor remote access security providing customers with the flexibility to choose the deployment model that best meets their unique security requirements.

The virtual appliance delivers the same unmatched security features and functionality as the current stand-alone hardware IDENTIKEY Appliance. Offering the many benefits of virtualization such as cost savings, rapid deployment and provisioning, simplified policy management and a web based administrator interface, IDENTIKEY Virtual Appliance is an excellent choice for organizations that have developed a virtualization strategy and are looking to move their security infrastructure to a virtual environment.

IDENTIKEY Virtual Appliance validates DIGIPASS generated one-time passwords and e-signatures to secure remote access to corporate networks and web-based applications offering high-level security by replacing weak static passwords. The appliance is supported on the most popular hypervisor products, guaranteeing a widespread acceptance.

The virtual appliance complements the existing IDENTIKEY offering:

    --  IDENTIKEY Authentication Server: a robust and complete off-the-shelf
        centralized authentication server
    --  IDENTIKEY Federation Server: a server appliance providing you with the
        most powerful identity & access management platform
    --  IDENTIKEY Appliance: merges the IDENTIKEY Authentication Server and a
        19" physical appliance into a completely managed server
"With the release of the IDENTIKEY Virtual Appliance, VASCO answers organizations' growing business needs driven by increasing mobility and virtualization," states Jan Valcke, President and COO of VASCO Data Security. "The extended portfolio of VASCO's authentication server products provides customers with a wide choice of highly scalable and cost-effective security solutions allowing them to stay ahead in the rapid changing IT landscape while protecting their corporate assets."

This complete and strong offer is available as of mid-February and addresses the needs of small and large companies in any market, as well as financial institutions that are looking to deploy an on-premise solution with the highest security.

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

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

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

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

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/VASCODataNews

SOURCE  VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.

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

Travelguru.com Adds 'Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa' to its List of Luxury Hotels

MUMBAI, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Travelguru.com, India's largest online hotel network, has announced their alliance
with the luxury resort 'Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa' located in the city of Gulmarg.
The newly launched resort will be a wonderful addition to the long list of Travelguru
hotel network. 'Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa' was formally inaugurated by The Hon'ble
Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir, Mr. Omar Abdullah on 20th December 2012.

    The hotel is located at an elevation of 8825 ft. and is spread over an enormous 7
acres of majestic pristine pine valley of Himalayas. The hotel is located beautifully in
the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas facing the snow clad Affarwat peaks. The luxury resort
and spa is an easy walk away from the highest ski lift in the world, Gulmarg Gondola. The
hotel offers international range of luxurious services and amenities to the travelers and
is considered as a unique one-of-a-kind hotel in Gulmarg
[http://www.travelguru.com/hotels/india/jammu-and-kashmir/gulmarg-hotels.html ].

    Travelguru.com has the largest collection of hotels in India
[http://www.travelguru.com ] and this new addition can surely enhance their dominion by
giving them an upper hand among online travel portals. Speaking on the alliance, Mr.
Basant Tahiliani, Partner Marketing Head of Travelguru said, "We are happy to announce
that the luxury hotel 'Khyber Himalayan Resort and Spa' will be a new addition to our list
of hotels on Travelguru.com. We are happy that the entire process went as planned.
Travelguru team strives hard to provide the best accommodations to its customers and this
association is in line with our promise."

    About Travelguru:

    Travelguru [http://www.travelguru.com ], India's largest hotel network, offers the
best prices on hotels and holiday packages globally. It provides the best deals on hotels,
making your holiday or a business trip convenient and memorable. With over 6,000 hotels in
India from 400 cities including exclusive hotels in Goa
[http://www.travelguru.com/hotels/india/goa/goa-hotels.html ], Ooty, Nainital,
Mahabaleshwar, Srinagar, Shimla, Matheran and other cities in India, customers can choose
from budget hotels to luxury hotels with lowest price guaranteed.

    Primary Media Contact: Rushabh Savla, rsavla@travelguru.com, 91-22-42754800

    Secondary Media Contact: Nishant Mishra, nmishra@travelguru.com, 91-22-42754800

Travelguru

CONTACT: PRN

Investopresto Joins Indian Women's Battle for Safety and Security, Offers Free Financial Planning to all Women

HYDERABAD, India, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    As most of you are aware, a movement is taking shape in India - a movement that will
change forever, the lives of millions of Indian women. The women of India are fighting for
basic safety and security. As a corporate citizen of India, Investopresto
[http://investopresto.com/?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=women ] is
keen on showing its support for the women of India in this fight for freedom and safety.

    With the aim of helping women achieve financial security and independence,
Investopresto is now offering free financial planning to women
[http://investopresto.com/pages/financial-planning-women?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=women ]
. To make use of these services, all one has to do is to signup via
Investopresto's website and fill out their contact details via a simple web form. The
entire financial planning exercise will then be handled on the telephone by
Investopresto's finance professionals who typically are either CFA charter holders, CFPs
or who hold advanced degrees in finance.

    The professionals will assess the financial risk appetite and investment needs. They
will then suggest specific investments ranging from stocks, mutual funds, fixed deposits
and gold funds to help build a diversified investment portfolio suited to meet the
person's financial needs. These recommendations are based on extensive research and
decades of historic data pertaining to investment returns and risk.

    Talking about this, Investopresto's CEO, Ashwini Anand, CFA said, "We did some market
research and were surprised to see the number of highly educated and well paid
professionals whose financial lives were in total disarray. We felt that we could add a
lot of value to these people by sitting down with them and helping them organize their
finances and introducing financial discipline to their lives."

    Financial planning
[http://investopresto.com/pages/financial-planning-offerings?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=women ]
is as much about educating people about good financial habits
as it is about applying quantitative tools to create financial plans. Investopresto's tax
planning
[http://investopresto.com/pages/financial-planning-offerings?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=women ]
and financial planning
[http://investopresto.com/pages/financial-planning-offerings?utm_source=pr-newswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=women ]
offerings are designed to help people take control of their
financial future and achieve their financial goals.

    The role of financial security and independence in the lives of women cannot be
overemphasized. Financial security can help women feel more confident and independent. A
financially independent woman is more likely to have the confidence and courage required
to express her opinions, protect her interests, fight for her rights and speak out against
harassment or abuse.

    About Investopresto:

    Investopresto is a next generation investment portal that helps small investors make
smart investment decisions. Investopresto offers highly social, web based tools to help
users with financial planning, investment portfolio tracking and analysis and investment
research. For more information, visit http://investopresto.com

    Primary Media Contact: Ashwini Anand, CFA, ash@investopresto.com, 91-8978047769

Investopresto

CONTACT: PRN

TimesJobs.com Pioneers Socially Endorsed Recruitment in India With Profile Endorsements

NEW DELHI, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

TBSL

CONTACT: PRN

ResellerClub now Offers its Resellers Hosting on India Servers

MUMBAI, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

ResellerClub

CONTACT: PRN

CogniFit launches its online brain training platform in Arabic

-- Brain training continues its globalization in the Middle East

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CogniFit, a leading developer of scientific brain training and online brain games, announces the release of its online brain fitness platform in Arabic, offering its cognitive programs to users in the Middle East. The CogniFit brain training platform is now available in more than 55 countries and in 9 different languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Brazilian, Portuguese, Dutch and Arabic, accelerating its position as a global leader in the digital brain health market.

The necessity to assess and train cognition is a critical element in maintaining good brain health. In an aging world, an increasing number of individuals are searching for solutions to help maintain their cognition. Demand for health and wellness products is also rapidly growing across different age groups looking for a diverse set of health benefits in brain training. Therefore, providing a multilingual platform is an important component in helping people across different geographies to access a healthier and more productive lifestyle through brain training and brain games.

Carlos Rodriguez, Chief Technology Officer at CogniFit, explains: "The Middle East is today one of the most dynamic regions on earth and offers endless opportunities for innovative companies such as CogniFit. Being present in the Middle East today is a must to provide a truly global offering and fulfilling our vision of helping individuals across the world through the use of brain training and mental health programs."

Independent scientific research on CogniFit has shown that the training of cognitive abilities can lead to essential benefits to the users for a large variety of needs, which may, in turn, be instrumental in improving quality of life. As an example, people with important cognitive deficit are inclined to procrastinate in their professional environment, feel less optimistic and be less confident. Those individuals may experience stress, anxiety and depression as a result of their failure to perform satisfactorily.   

The CogniFit brain training platform assesses and trains a wide selection of cognitive skills such as long-term memory, inhibition, visual perception and recognition. The platform is free to use and users can add specific applications to their training for as low as $4.99.

About CogniFit

CogniFit is a leading developer of online brain training programs that enable people to discover and improve themselves.

Founded in 1999, CogniFit has developed a unique and patented technology that allows consumers to assess and train their cognitive skills and abilities to improve their quality of life. CogniFit is headquartered in New York City with branches in Europe.

For additional information or interviews inquiries, contact Thomas Bell, +1 646 340 1740, or the PR department at media@cognifit.com.

CogniFit

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

Beforeplay.org Launches a Spanish Website and Engages the Hispanic Community about Sexual Health and Well Being.

DENVER, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beforeplay.org, a Colorado public health initiative aimed at reducing the number of unintended pregnancies, has recently launched a new Spanish website, Beforeplay.org/es.  The new Spanish language site provides useful resources on a range of sexual health topics, including: information about birth control and contraceptive methods, pregnancy, STDs, and ways to initiate important sexual health conversations. 

Beforeplay.org seeks to normalize the conversation about sexual health in Colorado communities, and engaging Hispanics is a priority for the initiative.  In a 2010 report by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Hispanic women represented 44.4 percent of the births resulting from an unintended pregnancy.  Unintended pregnancy has a significant impact on educational attainment.  The Hispanic graduation rate in 2007 was 57.1 percent.  By engaging the Hispanic community with a range of online tools and information, Beforeplay.org hopes to significantly decrease the rate of unintended pregnancies, and create a new outpost for sexual health that previously was lacking.

"Latinas do not report having sex more than white women, but are at higher risk for pregnancy because they have significantly lower rates of contraceptive use. This disparity in contraceptive use is based not on simple preference, but is closely connected to social and economic inequity," according to the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.

Beforeplay.org offers a variety of tools to help people plan for pregnancy, including different ways one can talk to partners, family, friends and health care providers about these issues.  Beforeplay.org also makes it easy to find important resources such as nearby health centers and emergency contraception. 

"Beforeplay.org began because young people in Colorado didn't know where to go for trustworthy information, and they were uncomfortable having conversations about sexual health. We've seen great engagement with Beforeplay.org and we are excited with this next step to broaden and continue these conversations among Spanish speaking Coloradans," says Dr. Chris Urbina, executive director and chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

"When someone might otherwise feel alone, Beforeplay.org provides a safe place to get information and connect with an open community," says Nathalie Perez, Beforeplay.org volunteer and public advocate.

The community at Beforeplay.org shares true stories that touch upon the conversations that many only have behind closed doors.  Testimonials discussing everything from STDs, to family planning, to experiences with different contraceptives all are available on the video section of the Beforeplay.org site.

All of this information is available on the Spanish site, and will be expanding in the coming months.  To learn more, visit http://www.beforeplay.org/es.

About Beforeplay.org
Beforeplay.org is part of the public/private partnership between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado Initiative to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy (CI). Launched in 2008, the CI is an informal coalition of entities providing low-cost family planning services, educational efforts and advocacy.

Beforeplay.org is proud to play a role in achieving these key public health goals by creating awareness and providing a professional, trusted resource.

SOURCE  Beforeplay.org

Beforeplay.org

CONTACT: Jonathan Abramson, bluetone Marketing and Public Relations, +1-619-807-6349, Jonathan@bluetonemarketing.com

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

Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The iPad To Television Dock

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 165-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The iPad To Television Dock, a device that plays videos from an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch on a television.

The dock simply connects to a television with the included component cable, allowing users to immediately display footage of a family gathering or a child's first steps on a television.

"The iPad To Television Dock provides a simple, one-step method for transferring home videos to television, enabling a large gathering to enjoy the videos," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns.

The dock recharges the devices while they are connected and the included remote enables simple control of the playback functions. The iPad To Television Dock is compatible with all iPad and iPod touch models, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3G/3GS.

The iPad To Television Dock is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.95. For more information about this product, please visit http://www.hammacher.com/83181 or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at http://www.hammacher.com

SOURCE  Hammacher Schlemmer

Hammacher Schlemmer

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

TrainSignal Releases System Center 2012 Operations Manager Training

SCOM 2012 video training teaches effective IT systems monitoring that benefits enterprise bottom lines

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their System Center 2012 Operations Manager Training.

Many companies overlook the impact of efficiency in IT operations. Operations Manager in Microsoft's System Center is a monitoring tool that functions to audit services in enterprise-scale systems. The tool integrates with Microsoft's extensive line of products, as well as other vendors' software and hardware suites.

Monitoring capabilities offered by System Center Operations Manager provide Windows administrators with insights that can aid critical decisions regarding data center workloads. Implementation of Operations Manager and the key management tools to use are covered in SCOM 2012 Training by IT systems expert, Scott Lowe. These System Center videos teach admins how to practice actionable monitoring that meets business requirements. This pertains to both user support and operational costs.

The course aims to teach complex problem-solving often faced by enterprise IT departments, and how the robust tools in Microsoft System Center 2012 work as a means to bridge technical and business problems. This course establishes a base knowledge needed to run Microsoft Operations Manager from installation and post-installation tasks, through recurring management:

    --  Add-ons and Microsoft Management Packs
    --  Task and Rule Management
    --  Client and Network Device Monitoring
    --  Audit Collection Services (ACS)
The virtual machines used in this course all run on a single server under Hyper-V.  Any system with 16 GB of RAM and sufficient disk space and that can run Hyper-V is sufficient.  For this course, the host is a Dell PowerEdge 2950 server with 32 GB of RAM and around 1 TB of disk space.

Scott Lowe also created training for System Center Configuration Manager, in addition to a line of training for various Microsoft technologies. Lowe is the Founder and Managing Consultant of THE 1610 Group and writes for TechTarget's SearchCIO-Midmarket and TechGenix's virtualizationadmin.com sites. He is also the author of O'Reilly's Home Networking: The Missing Manual, and a coauthor of Microsoft Press' Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator's Companion and the MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-653): Configuring Windows Small Business Server 2008 book.

The System Center Operations Manager 2012 course contains 21 lessons in over 7 hours of video instruction. Students will receive 3 DVDs of video lessons and additional content. Each lesson is available in several formats, iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV and high quality AVI, allowing students to use course materials on a variety of devices. Students can view all materials online after signing up for the course, ensuring instant access. The course also includes PDF files of instructor notes to provide convenience while learning core concepts.

System Center 2012 Operations Manager is available for just $297. TrainSignal backs each and every course with their exclusive 90-day Total Experience Guarantee. All courses are shipped worldwide at no charge.

About TrainSignal: Founded in 2002, TrainSignal provides computer-based "Total Experience" training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exams and succeed in today's competitive global IT market.

TrainSignal offers a wide range of computer training packages covering Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office. In addition to its Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2010, and Windows 7 courses, TrainSignal offers training for over fifty different training courses including VMware vSphere training, Cisco CCNA training, Citrix XenDesktop training and more.

A privately-held company, TrainSignal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about TrainSignal, please visit http://www.trainsignal.com.

SOURCE  TrainSignal

TrainSignal

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