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IBS Group Member Improves Financial Management of Russian and Overseas Assets for Europe's Largest Internet Company

RAMSEY, Isle of Man, December 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

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    IBS Group [http://www.ibsgr.com ], a leading software development and IT services
provider in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces that IBS IT Services, a member of
IBS Group, has completed a joint project with Mail.Ru Group, Europe's largest Internet
company, and SAP, a global leader in corporate performance management applications, to
enhance financial management at Mail.Ru Group. A unified SAP-based management system will
help streamline management processes at Mail.Ru Group and more than 20 of its offices,
including those outside Russia, and ensure greater transparency and control of business.

    The system created by IBS IT Services and Mail.Ru Group embraces all of the company's
key financial and economic processes and comprises three solutions: Operational
Accounting, Budgeting, and Reporting. The first facilitates operational accounting for
business transactions, procurement, and outgoing payments. The transaction component is
closely linked to Mail.Ru Group's IT systems, including a sales management system for
online games and advertising. The budgeting subsystem allows annual plans to be generated
broken down into business units, and implementation monitored based on operational
accounting data. The reporting subsystem is designed to prepare tailored management and
financial accounts. As a whole, the system allows records maintenance and the preparation
of RAS and IFRS financial statements, tax returns, consolidated IFRS financial statements,
and consolidated management accounts.

    "Russian companies entering the global market have to reinforce their business
processes. As a company with strong international credentials, IBS Group offers its
customers best-in-class solutions, expertise and support throughout the world. The system,
newly created for Mail.Ru Group, complies with customers' global standards and observes
local accounting policies and procedures," said Alexander Saksin, Director of IBS
Corporate Management Systems Department.

    The new system cuts down the time needed to prepare consolidated financial statements
three times. This is particularly important given rigorous regulatory policies and the
requirements of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), where Mail.Ru Group's GDRs are listed,
regarding the timeliness and quality of reporting.

    "As we set ambitious business goals and have to meet higher expectations as a public
company, we seek to enhance transparency and manageability of all the company's financial
processes. The new financial management system that we have launched jointly with IBS
brings our financial business processes in line with the best global practices," said
Ruslan Aksyaitov, Deputy Financial Director of Mail.Ru Group.

    Mail.Ru Group's unified operational financial management system currently covers six
Russian legal entities within the group, including Mail.Ru and Odnoklassniki, as well as
its online games units. It also covers about 10 foreign offices, where budget limit
controls and cash flow management functions were introduced. SAP BPC and SAP BO FC-based
tools for collecting and consolidating reports were deployed for all of the Group's
companies. Despite the large project scope, it took just seven months to launch the
system.

    As an SAP Partner since 1998, IBS Group boasts one of the largest SAP ERP practices in
the Russian market. IBS IT Services, a member of IBS Group, has implemented more than 150
SAP projects and has extensive credentials in implementing these solutions for global
companies.

    About IBS Group Holding Limited

    IBS Group is a leading software development and IT services provider in Central and
Eastern Europe. Through its two principal subsidiaries, Luxoft and IBS IT Services, it
offers a wide variety of information technology services, such as software development and
IT services outsourcing, IT infrastructure and business applications implementation. IBS
Group has business operations in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Germany, Switzerland,
the UK, the USA, Vietnam and Singapore. IBS Group employs more than 8,300 people
worldwide. In the year ended March 31, 2012, the Group reported US GAAP consolidated
revenues of USD816.3 million. IBS Group's Global Depositary Receipts are listed on the
Regulated Market (General Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Bloomberg: IBSG:GR;
Reuters: IBSGq.F)

    About Mail.Ru Group

    Mail.Ru Group (established in 1998) is a leading Internet company in the
Russian-speaking Internet markets (Russia is Europe's largest Internet market measured by
number of users. Source: comScore, September 2011). Mail.Ru Group's sites reach
approximately 84% of Russian Internet users on a monthly basis (comScore, December 2011)
and the Company is in the TOP 5 largest Internet businesses, based on the number of total
pages viewed (ComScore, December 2011).

    In line with the Communitainment (Communications + Entertainment) strategy the Company
is moving rapidly to build an integrated communication and entertainment platform.. The
Company operates two of the three largest Russian language online social networking sites
(Odnoklassniki and Moi Mir (or "My World")) (TNS, December 2011). The Company also
operates the two largest Instant Messaging networks in Russia (Mail.Ru Agent and ICQ),
Russia's leading email service and Russia's largest Internet portal Mail.ru (by daily and
monthly visitors, TNS, December 2011), and the Company operates Russia's largest online
games platform.

    The Company holds equity stakes in VKontakte (39.99%) and Qiwi (21.35%). The Company
also holds small minority stakes in Facebook, Zynga, and Groupon as well as a number of
large Russian and Ukrainian Internet companies.

    About SAP

    As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies
of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to
storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work
together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the
competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 195,000 customers (includes
customers from the acquisition of SuccessFactors) to operate profitably, adapt
continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com

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IBS Group Holding Ltd

CONTACT: For more information about IBS Group please visit http://www.ibsgr.com or contact: Investor Relations: Andrei Novikov, IR Director, tel: +7(495)-967-8000 (ext.3095), anovikov@ibs.ru. Media Relations: Ekaterina Beskhizhko, PR Manager, tel: +7(495)967-8080 (ext.2363), ebeshizhko@ibs.ru

PR Newswire Launches Agility(TM) in Europe, an Integrated Media Communications and Workflow Platform

LONDON, December 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    PR Newswire today announces the launch of its Agility(TM) platform across Europe.
Agility combines PR Newswire's unparalleled journalist database of over 700,000 global
editorial contacts with sophisticated traditional and social media targeting tools, full
reporting and seamless access to PR Newswire's market leading wire and email distribution
network; all brought together via one login and a single intuitive dashboard.

    Commenting on the European launch, Lisa Ashworth, President of PR Newswire EMEA and
India, said: "Agility allows users to interact effectively with journalists, bloggers and
social influencers plus monitor buzz in real time across a wide array of networks and
platforms in one place for the first time.

    Agility's data is semantics-driven, so users are provided with results which cut
through the noise and deliver meaningful, relevant and useful insights into social,
online, print and broadcast media".

    Agility(TM) also allows you to integrate your own contacts data and operates as an
advanced workflow system which allows you to collaborate with colleagues and clients
within the platform.

    Subscribers can access and report on all activity from social sentiment to trending
topics, competitive activity to detailed engagement metrics plus release distribution
metrics. The data can be visually supported with exportable full colour charts and graphs.

    With over 800 early adopters globally (400 plus in Europe), Agility(TM) is quickly
establishing itself as the most innovative and effective media engagement product on the
market.

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    About PR Newswire

    PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.co.uk) is the global leader in innovative
communications and marketing services that enable marketers, corporate communicators,
sustainability officers, investor relations officers and many more to leverage content to
connect and engage with their target audiences globally, and drive demand across all
channels.

    Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry nearly 60 years ago, PR
Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimise and target content -
from rich media microsites to high impact video to multimedia press releases - then
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    Combining the world's largest multi channel distribution network with the most
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drive demand and engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of
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NTT Com Licensed to Launch Network Services in Vietnam

TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced on December 13 that Global Data Services JSC (GDS), a joint venture between NTT Com and Vietnam Posts & Telecommunications (VNPT), has begun offering a wide range of domestic and international network services in Vietnam after becoming the first foreign-capital enterprise to obtain a telecom network license from the Ministry of Information and Communication on November 26. Together with sales subsidiary NTT Communications (Vietnam), the NTT Com group is now offering total information & communication technology (ICT) services to multinational companies in Vietnam.

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The following services were launched on December 13 based on the new license:

    --  Domestic data network service (multicarrier)
    --  Direct connection to domestic Internet exchanges (IX)
    --  Internet access
    --  Video conferencing and teleconferencing

The new domestic data network service includes local carrier selection. Using this multicarrier capability with carrier-redundant access, GDS designs and provides reliable, cost-efficient networks for the mission-critical systems of enterprise customers, such as services for online games or e-commerce. In addition, GDS provides SLA-backed network services to consolidate multicarrier connectivity nationwide.

By combining these new network services with existing data-center, cloud-computing (IaaS, mail & web hosting) and system-integration services, GDS now can offer optimal customer-tailored services covering comprehensive operation, maintenance and support, including various application procedures.

Established in 2008, GDS operates the Thang Long Data Center, Vietnam's most advanced Tier-3 data center with ISO27001-certified information security management. The company's ICT enterprise services, backed by unmatched network stability, realize ideal solutions for online gaming, e-commerce, SNS and recruiting-service providers, as well as insurance and securities firms and banks that require data-center services to manage their websites, data backup and business continuity planning.

Mr. Park Jong Buhm, CEO of NHN Vietnam, said, "We have been pleased with the high quality of NTT Com's data-center services, which we use to provide internet services in Vietnam. We are delighted that the government of Vietnam now has awarded NTT Com a license for network services. This wide range of reliable, high-quality ICT services will enable multinational companies to grow their businesses more efficiently in Vietnam."

Multinational corporations' needs for assured business continuity are fueling outsourcing demand for data centers and other backup facilities in Vietnam. At the same time, increasing Internet availability and usage is expanding the need for data centers as communication platforms for the provision of stable Internet business in the country.

About NTT Communications Corporation

Please visit http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html

    Further information:     www.twitter.com/nttcom
                             www.facebook.com/nttcomtv

About Global Data Service JSC (GDS)

Global Data Service Joint Stock Company (GDS) http://www.gds.vn is a joint venture between NTT Communications (Japan) http://www.ntt.com/index-e.html and VNPT Group, the largest telecom carrier in Vietnam. Our strength is VNPT's stable and wide telecom infrastructure combined with the long experience and know-how of NTT Communications in operating more than 80 Data Centers all over the world. GDS operations, which make the most of our reliable datacenter facilities and robust security systems, allow us to contribute to the significant improvement and development of customers' IT environments in Vietnam.

SOURCE  NTT Communications Corporation

NTT Communications Corporation

CONTACT: (Mr.) Tsuneyasu Tanaka or (Mr.) Hisashi Nakazawa, Global Businesses, NTT Communications Corporation, Tel: +81-3-6700-0018, e-mail: apacbiz-gl@ntt.com

Web Site: http://www.gds.vn

xTV Announces Sports and Events Content Agreement with CrowdOptic

Crowdsourced Content to Radically Transform the Web Viewing Experience

SAN FRANCISCO and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- xTV, the leader in Interactive Cloud TV, has signed a substantial go-to-market content sharing and monetization agreement with CrowdOptic.

The landmark agreement now enables crowdsourcing of sports and major events content, such as videos, photos and social media, to be shown live on xTV to enable viewers to watch TV through the eyes of people on the ground; augmenting, and in many cases, eliminating, the need for traditional broadcast video.

"Seeing sports and major events through the eyes of the people physically attending is a simple yet radical concept which is great on a picture by picture basis," said Joe Ward, CEO of xTV. "However, seeing the hottest event pictures and video in an organized interactive viewing experience in realtime is a game-changing capability."

"CrowdOptic analyzes hundred of millions of mobile social media posts to identify, tag, and rebroadcast the most relevant videos, photos and social media content," said Jon Fisher, CEO of CrowdOptic. "Combining the capability with xTV's realtime feeds and media network will be incredibly valuable to their subscribers and channel partners."

Viewers of TV content are now less willing to have their viewing experience programmed for them on traditional media. Now they can program it themselves on xTV. 

xTV has a network of over 500,000 videos with another 1,000+ being added each week from major media source such Reuters, Associated Press, Newsy and more. With CrowdOptic added to our media network, the exponential content capability through crowdsourcing dramatically accelerates xTV's capability in sports and major events.

About xTV

xTV Interactive Cloud TV is a media network which delivers the hottest of realtime video and data streams in a down to the second experience.

The xTV media network hosts some of the world's leading media companies to enable the creation of Realtime interactive Cloud TV channels so virtually any on person or organization with an audience can create a TV channel in the cloud leveraging existing media partnerships combined with realtime push updates of stocks, breaking news, Twitter, Facebook and feeds in true realtime.

About CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic is a new crowd-powered "heat" signal - the next evolution of location-based services that recognizes the hottest crowd activity in real time as it occurs, and also after the fact, through powerful analytics. By tracking where smartphone cameras are located and where they are pointed, CrowdOptic can instantly filter mobile social media and create new opportunities for eyewitness engagement. CrowdOptic identifies, tags and rebroadcasts the live event experience to the world, on mobile, social TV and second screens.

CrowdOptic is a privately-held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco.

SOURCE  CrowdOptic; xTV

CrowdOptic; xTV

CONTACT: xTV, Joe Ward, CEO, +1-650-863-1450, joe.ward@secondx.com, livex.tv, or CrowdOptic, +1-650-291-3440, media@crowdoptic.com

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

Esri and JMT Technology Group Project Wins Momentum Award

DowntownDC Business Improvement District Recognizes Value of Field Management Asset Application

REDLANDS, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is honoring Esri and partner JMT Technology Group with a Momentum Award for a time and money-saving field management asset application. This award for outstanding Downtown Partnership/Program acknowledges a cloud-based solution for in-field data collection and management services that improves data accuracy.

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"The mobile application now allows the BID to monitor and view public space activity in real time while painting an accurate picture to partnering agencies so that they can address issues more efficiently," says Rich Bradley, executive director of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District. "This really advances our technological abilities and places the collaborative efforts with the local government on a new level. We're excited to see this project evolve and become a new standard for monitoring and administering the public space."

JMT Technology Group worked closely with BID to understand all the unique problems and concerns that occur in downtown, resulting in a carefully developed, customized mobile application. "The DowntownDC BID solution provides the mechanism to collect the information, report it to the city via open 311 standards, and generate reports for performance measurement," says Tim Abdella, senior associate, JMT Technology Group. "It not only saves time and money in the field, it provides actionable information that improves the quality of life in the district."

DowntownDC BID staff use the field management asset application to report on the condition of assets like street poles, sidewalks, and trees and to maintain a current asset and GIS inventory. The application uses Esri ArcGIS technology to better manage public space, analyze data, produce maps, and improve decision making.

"Advancements in the ArcGIS platform and cloud infrastructure, along with our users' willingness to try something different, makes projects like the DowntownDC BID data collection application possible, cost-effective, and successful," says Anthony Puzzo, Esri senior account executive. "Partners like JMT Technology enable our users to build solutions that would have been difficult a few years ago but are now attainable and repeatable. Esri is grateful for this award and appreciates the recognition."

The award ceremony will take place Wednesday, December 12, at the Carnegie Library in Washington, DC. The awards recognize people, projects, and organizations in the public and private sectors that bring innovation and excitement to the downtown area.

About JMT Technology Group
JMT Technology Group is a progressive geospatial services provider that assists government and private sector markets to solve complex business challenges through the use of web, desktop, and mobile technologies. We help our clients to access and visualize their data spatially, making it possible to ask and answer questions that would otherwise not be possible. JMT's industry experience allows our clients to receive more immediate and measurable return on investment through our ability to facilitate a proven, collaborative process that ensures the best solution for each unique challenge. Visit us at http://www.jmttg.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of Web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at http://www.esri.com.

Esri, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, ArcGIS, http://www.esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

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CONTACT: Emily Pierce, Esri, +1-909-793-2853, extension 1-3571, press@esri.com

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

One Loudoun Launches OneLoudounBallPark.com Website

New site designed to highlight quality-of-life benefits of the new BallPark at One Loudoun.

ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One Loudoun announces today the launch of http://www.OneLoudounBallPark.com, a new website designed to inform the community of the quality-of-life benefits of the proposed BallPark at One Loudoun, provide updates on its progress and address questions posed by Loudoun County residents.

Bill May, Vice President of Miller and Smith, remarked: "One Loudoun is excited to join with the Hounds to bring our community the new BallPark and its outstanding quality-of-life benefits.  We are committed to being a good neighbor - this includes providing factual and current information to the whole community.  This website, along with extensive outreach including community meetings, town halls and one-on-one get-togethers with neighbors, are all part of that effort."

The multipurpose, state-of-the-art BallPark will anchor Downtown One Loudoun.  As both a community entertainment destination and an economic driver, the BallPark will serve as the local home for such activities as:

    --  Professional Independent League Baseball
    --  Professional Soccer in America's 2nd Division
    --  Select High School and College Sporting and Graduation Events
    --  Community and National Performing Arts Events
    --  Charitable Events and Fundraisers
"We believe that the more Loudouners know about the ballpark and its many benefits, the more they will agree that it will be a big plus for the County and surrounding communities," May concluded.  "We hope that people will return to http://www.oneloundonballpark.com for updates on a regular basis and register their support."

About One Loudoun: 

One Loudoun is a premier 358-acre omni-use, master-planned community in Loudoun County, Virginia, that will feature 1,040 homes, 702,000 square feet of retail including fine dining, upscale shopping and movie theater, a luxury hotel, three million square feet of office space, a clubhouse with pool and an amphitheater - all surrounded by approximately 150 acres of public land with miles of walking trails.

Now under construction, One Loudoun's mixed-use Downtown district is slated to open in Spring 2013. Visit http://www.oneloudoun.com to learn more, or follow the community on Facebook and Twitter.

About VIP Sports & Entertainment/The Loudoun Hounds:

VIP S&E's mission is to provide the families of Loudoun County and Northern Virginia with a spectacular, state-of-the-art entertainment venue for hosting a wide variety of fun, affordable attractions year-round -- from Loudoun Hounds professional baseball and other sports to concerts, festivals, shows and fairs.  You can learn more about us at http://www.LoudounHounds.com.  Follow the Loudoun Hounds on Facebook and Twitter.

    Media Contact:
    Julie Dillon | Miller & Smith David D'Onofrio | Loudoun Hounds
    703.821.2500, ext. 190        703.669.3647 or 703-981-6034
    jdillon@millerandsmith.com    ddonofrio@loudounhounds.com

SOURCE  One Loudoun

One Loudoun

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

Yelp Goes Transcontinental With Launch in Turkey

ISTANBUL, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, today announced the availability of Yelp Turkey (http://www.yelp.com.tr). Beginning today, people in Turkey are able to create accounts on Yelp.com.tr to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications will be available as well as its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.com.tr).

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"Bridging the European and Asian continents, Turkey has always been a place for different cultures and communities to meet, exchange and develop," said Miriam Warren, Vice President New Markets. "We look forward to watching the Yelp community experience that same treatment as we hand over the reins to the local population and ask them to make Yelp their very own local guide to what's good and great wherever they are in Turkey."

A newly industrialized country with the youngest population in Western Europe by median age, a rapidly expanding population and an entrepreneurial spirit to rival that of any nation, Turkey is ideally suited to develop its own Yelp community for the benefit of both consumers and independent small businesses.

Initially, Yelp's community building efforts will be concentrated in Istanbul, an expansive city that spans two separate continents. However, the full-featured site will be available to all Turks across the entire country and will support English, Danish, Dutch, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish and Turkish, providing users access to local insights in any one of these twelve languages.

To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.com.tr and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com).

About Yelp
Yelp (http://www.yelp.com or http://www.yelp.com.tr) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Singapore and Poland. Yelp had a monthly average of 84 million unique visitors in Q3 2012*. By the end of Q3 2012, Yelpers had written more than 33 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp's mobile application was used on 8.2 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q3 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.com.tr or send an email to press@yelp.com.

* Source: Google Analytics

Media Contacts:
UK
Elliot Adams
Yelp
eadams@yelp.co.uk or press@yelp.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 347 1663

SOURCE  Yelp Inc.

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HITRUST and (ISC)2® Partner to Develop Professional Standards for Credentialing in Healthcare Information Security

With Healthcare Breaches on the Rise, New Alliance Will Help Fill Market Demand for Qualified Healthcare Security Pros

PALM HARBOR, Fla., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --(ISC)²(®) ("ISC-squared"), the world's largest information security professional body and administrators of the CISSP®, and the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), a non-profit organization responsible for the development, management, education and awareness relating to health information security and the leading organization aiding the healthcare industry in advancing the state of information protection, announced today they have entered into an agreement to meet the growing demand for qualified security professionals who can protect sensitive healthcare information. This relationship was also established to allow both organizations to connect with key stakeholders in the healthcare market that can contribute to building new IT security certification and education programs for healthcare professionals.

According to a recently released HITRUST report, "A Look Back: U.S. Healthcare Data Breach Trends,"the healthcare industry has made very little progress in reducing the number of breaches and that the industry's susceptibility to certain types of breaches has been largely unchanged since breach data became available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ("HITECH") Act went into effect. The HITRUST analysis concludes that every organization would benefit from better education of professionals and the simpler identification of the necessary skills in professionals available to assist them in their security efforts.  In fact, HHS recommends that smaller organizations seek out certified professionals to help conduct risk assessment and analysis if they lack the capability in-house.

"Through this cooperative relationship, HITRUST and (ISC)² will work together to ensure information security professionals working in healthcare have the required skills to be successful within their organizations and careers," said Daniel Nutkis, chief executive officer, HITRUST. "Our experience has shown us that organizations with more knowledgeable security professionals manage information risks better and have more advanced information security programs. Healthcare organizations will benefit from having a simpler method to ensure their information protection professionals have the appropriate skills."

In the U.S. alone, there are approximately 5,754 hospitals registered with the American Hospital Association and almost 240,000 physician practices, according to market research firm SK&A. Some of the key challenges that healthcare organizations face today include:

    --  They must not only safeguard sensitive patient information within their
        immediate sphere of control, but they must also ensure the security and
        privacy of the information shared with their vendors, contractors, and
        business partners;
    --  They must comply with vague and non-prescriptive regulations at various
        levels with HIPAA, HITECH and meaningful use;
    --  They must contend with the complexities posed by a wide range of
        business partners with differing capabilities, requirements and risk
        profiles; and
    --  They must continuously address significant security, privacy and
        compliance risks in an effort to protect patient information.
"Healthcare IT professionals are at a critical juncture. With the move to electronic health records, complex regulations to adhere to, and sophisticated cyber security threats knocking at their doors, they have no choice but to improve their security skills and knowledge," said W. Hord Tipton, CISSP-ISSEP, CAP, CISA, executive director of (ISC)². "Our new relationship with HITRUST underscores our joint commitment to address this problem and improve not only the skills of healthcare information security professionals, but also cyber security professionalization. We believe that an organization's privacy and security programs are significantly enhanced when properly trained and experienced individuals are involved. As we look toward 2013, (ISC)² and HITRUST are thrilled to join forces to bring the healthcare IT market real solutions for educating, qualifying and certifying professionals in this field."

This new cooperative development between HITRUST and (ISC)² will establish metrics for qualifications held by information protection professionals in the industry. In January 2013, the organizations will conduct a credential-building workshop, with several key contributors involved in the job task analysis (JTA) they are jointly working on. This workshop will help the organizations identify the major job requirements and subsequently the knowledge and skills needed by a healthcare information protection professional to fulfill these requirements.

Some of those participating experts include:

    --  Cathy Beech, chief information security officer, The Children's Hospital
        of Philadelphia
    --  Kevin Charest, chief information security officer (acting), US.
        Department of Health & Human Services
    --  Clara Cheung, senior systems manager (application infrastructure), Hong
        Kong Hospital Authority
    --  Bryan Cline, vice president, CSF development and implementation, and
        chief information security officer, HITRUST
    --  Jamie Crow, IT regulatory compliance analyst, Express Scripts
    --  Leo Dittemore, director, IS security administration, HealthCare
        Partners, LLC
    --  Michael Gerleman, director of audit and compliance, Availity
    --  Kevin Haynes, chief privacy officer, The Nemours Foundation
    --  Darren Lacey, chief information security officer, Johns Hopkins
        University/Johns Hopkins Health System
    --  Taylor Lehmann, chief security officer, Independent Health
    --  Joy Poletti, director - IT security compliance, Catholic Health
        Initiatives
    --  John Sapp, senior director, information security and IT risk management,
        McKesson Corp.
    --  Jason Taule, corporate information security and privacy officer, CSC
        Civil Health Sector
    --  Ken Vander Wal, chief compliance officer, HITRUST
    --  Jason Zahn, IT senior internal audit manager, University of Pittsburgh
        Medical Center
About HITRUST

The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) is a non-profit organization that was born out of the belief that information security should be a core pillar of, rather than an obstacle to, the broad adoption of health information systems and exchanges. HITRUST, in collaboration with healthcare, business, technology and information security leaders, has established the Common Security Framework (CSF), a certifiable framework that can be used by any and all organizations that create, access, store or exchange personal health and financial information. Beyond the establishment of the CSF, HITRUST is also driving the adoption of and widespread confidence in the framework and sound risk management practices through awareness, education, advocacy and other outreach activities. For more information, visit HITRUSTalliance.net.

About (ISC)²

(ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information security professionals worldwide, with over 87,000 members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP®), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP®), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²'s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)² also offers education programs and services based on its CBK®, a compendium of information security topics. More information is available at http://www.isc2.org.

© 2012, (ISC)² Inc. (ISC)², CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, ISSEP, CSSLP, CAP, SSCP and CBK are registered marks of (ISC)², Inc.

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ISC2

CONTACT: Michelle Schafer, Merritt Group, Inc., +1-703-390-1525, schafer@merrittgrp.com; Mary Hall, HITRUST, +1-972-330-4919, mary.hall@HITRUSTalliance.net

Web Site: http://www.isc2.org

NGAUS Launches New Website

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The organization representing the National Guard officer corps on Capitol Hill has a brand new presence on the Internet.

NGAUS today launched a completely redesigned and upgraded website at http://www.ngaus.org. In addition to a fresh look and greater functionality, the site has a variety of new features and content.

The site also incorporates "responsive web" design, which automatically adjusts resolution, image size and scripting to the users' device, whether it's a computer, tablet or smartphone.

"What we have done is the equivalent of building a big, beautiful new house complete with many modern conveniences at the same address where we've always lived," says retired Maj. Gen. Gus L. Hargett Jr., the NGAUS president.

"The new look is what most of our regular visitors will likely notice first, but it's the new features that excites us most. They will enable us to better serve and engage our members and enhance our ability to communicate on their behalf with Congress and the general public. "

The new site, which was developed by Balance Interactive of Springfield, Va., with input from NGAUS members, includes more news, a blog, a weekly poll, an interactive map of state National Guard information and a visitor-submitted Photo of the Week.

In addition, a new subscription management feature allows users to subscribe or update email preferences for the Washington Report, the association's weekly e-newsletter; National Guard magazine; and other NGAUS electronic communications. 

Some features from the old site will return. One is Write to Congress, which has become a potent grassroots lobbying tool. NGAUS members indicated that that it was one of the most popular items on the old site.

About NGAUS: The association includes nearly 45,000 current or former Guard officers. It was created in 1878 to provide unified representation in Washington. In their first productive meeting after Reconstruction, militia officers from the North and South formed the association with the goal of obtaining better equipment and training by educating Congress on militia needs. Today, 134 years later, the militia is known as the National Guard, but NGAUS has the same mission.

SOURCE  National Guard Association of the U.S.

National Guard Association of the U.S.

CONTACT: John Goheen, +1-202-408-5882

YESCO Introduces Y72 LCD System to Expand Leadership in Outdoor Advertising Market

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YESCO announced today the introduction of a new product in its growing line of Outdoor Interactive LCD systems. The Y72P is a free-standing Outdoor Rated (IP65) UL Listed sign system that has brightness levels in excess of 2000 nits (cd/m2).

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The Y72P system features a completely new architecture engineered by YESCO.  The innovative system will help change the world of outdoor advertising by bringing to the market a product that has a longer lifetime, is easily serviceable, and much lower cost to install and operate than any comparable technology.

"We went back to the drawing board and started from the ground up," stated Manuel Lynch, General Manager of YESCO Outdoor LCD. "Instead of just putting an LCD into a weatherproof cabinet, we thought of every part and how it operates together.  We took the most complex technologies and made them usable and accessible to the global outdoor market."

The Y72P is a 72" diagonal, high temperature LG LCD, with a state-of-the-art, long lifetime white LED backlighting system designed by YESCO.  It uses Nichia of Japan LEDs that are greater than 130 lumens per watt that produce a brightness level of more than 2000 nits in direct sunlight.  The Y72P system also features a modular architecture that integrates an LCD control center. This technology incorporates the latest in advanced high-density multi-core computer processing which delivers true HD content. The Y72P has a proprietary environmental control center that adjusts internal cabinet temperature to maintain constant safe operating temperatures for all sensitive components. YESCO will provide 24-hour service and support to keep the sign operating at full capacity. The entire Y72P system can be remotely monitored. 

"Our system has lower service costs because we simplified the design and eliminated the need for high-priced service technicians," continued Mr. Lynch. "We can let customers know when a system needs to be changed or serviced.  The modular system can be switched in minutes to have virtually no downtime."

YESCO's long history of providing financial options to customers continues with the Y72P system. The company is offering a competitive three year lease package including 24-hour service and support.

For more information on the Y72P system including a detailed video introduction visit the company website at http://www.yesco.com/lcd or http://www.yesco.com.

About YESCO
YESCO is a family-owned provider of a full spectrum of sign and lighting products and services.  YESCO Electronics manufactures versatile, color LED signs and is a leading supplier of digital billboards in North America.  YESCO Outdoor Media has approximately 1,700 billboards strategically located on major thoroughfares across nine western states.  The company has been in business since 1920.  For more information visit http://www.yesco.com.

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YESCO

CONTACT: Manuel Lynch, +1-702-876-8080, http://www.yesco.com/lcd

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

CPR Cell Phone Repair Opens 100th Store

Cell Phone Repair Franchise to Add 10 More Locations by End of Year

SUMMERVILLE, Ga., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CPR Cell Phone Repair, an on-premise cell phone and electronics repair franchise, has opened its 100th store in Hendersonville, Tenn. The cell phone repair franchise will open at least 10 more locations by the end of 2012, setting it up for exponential growth in 2013. CPR Cell Phone Repair already has 33 new stores in development for next year and hopes to open 200 locations by the end of 2013.

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of our 100th store," said Jeremy Kwaterski, founder and CEO of CPR Cell Phone Repair. "We will end the year with at least 110 stores open in the United States, Canada and South America, making 2012 a very exciting year for CPR Cell Phone Repair. We already have 33 new franchisees set to open in 2013 and several of our existing franchise owners are looking to open their second or third locations so we're confident that 2013 will be another big year for CPR Cell Phone Repair."

The 100th store is located at 112 Saundersville Road in Hendersonville. The owner is David King, who owns two other CPR Cell Phone Repair stores in Tennessee.

Dedicated to the on-premise repair of cell phones, tablets, laptops, game systems, mp3 players, GPS units and other electronic gadgets, CPR Cell Phone Repair's retail outlets offer "while-you-wait" service, specializing in the repair of water damage, charging ports, broken LCDs and much more - usually in less than an hour. CPR Cell Phone Repair also has an extensive buy, sell, trade program that helps keeps old electronics out of landfills by exchanging customer devices, and then fixing the old phones or reusing the parts in some other way. For devices that do not need service right away, the CPR Cell Phone Repair Shield protection plan offered by CPR Cell Phone Repair covers many types of damage, including full immersion, on any phone and most electronic devices--for less than a traditional warranty plan. CPR Cell Phone Repair was ranked No. 217 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 in 2012. For more information on this opportunity, visit http://www.CPR-Franchise.com.

SOURCE  CPR - Cell Phone Repair Franchise Systems, Inc.

CPR - Cell Phone Repair Franchise Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Sanderson & Associates, Ltd., Caitlin Varley, +1-312-829-4350,  caitlin@sandersonpr.com

Web Site: http://cpr-franchise.com

Urbanspoon Unveils America's Most Popular New Restaurants of 2012

Dining Spots Across 22 States Make List of America's New Favorites

SEATTLE, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Urbanspoon, the leading mobile restaurant discovery application and reservation management system, today released its list of America's Most Popular New Restaurants of 2012, highlighting the 50 most sought-after restaurants across the U.S. to open this year. The notable eateries that made the cut were restaurants opened in 2012 that received the most coverage and reviews from professional food critics, bloggers, the Urbanspoon community, and diners.

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"Standing out among the crop of new restaurants that open every year is no small feat," said Kara Nortman, SVP of Consumer Businesses, CityGrid Media. "From small plates in Milwaukee to Korean food in Kentucky, the cuisine is wide-ranging but this year's most lauded restaurants share one thing in common -- an enthusiastic response from critics and diners alike."

The Urbanspoon list of America's Most Popular New Restaurants spans 37 metros across 22 states, representing both inexpensive treats and high-end eateries. Florida topped the list, claiming half a dozen spots, from a taqueria to a modern American tavern, followed by Tennessee where pizza and burger joints reigned supreme. Missouri and Pennsylvania each earned four nods for flavors ranging from BBQ to Thai. Whether they were digging into the lavish foie gras at Chicago's Au Cheval or chowing down on a juicy Cuban sandwich at Pittsburgh's grab-and-go Bluebird Kitchen, Americans proved their taste buds and dining preferences are as diverse as ever. 

The complete list is included below and is available online at: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/136/America-s-Most-Popular-New-Restaurants-2012.html

Alabama
Birmingham
FIVE - Birmingham
Saw's Soul Kitchen
Silvercoin Indian Grill

California
Los Angeles
800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
UMAMIcatessen

San Diego
True Food Kitchen

Florida
Boca Raton
Rebel House

Jacksonville
Black Sheep Restaurant

Miami
Blue Collar Restaurant
The Federal Food, Drink & Provisions

Orlando
Peperoncino

Pembroke Pines
I Love Tacos Taqueria & More

Illinois
Chicago
Au Cheval

Urbana
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House

Kansas
Lenexa
Sweet Siam

Kentucky
Louisville
Charim Korean Restaurant
Guaca Mole

Louisiana
New Orleans
Magasin Cafe

Maryland
Bel Air
La Tolteca

Missouri
Ballwin
Circle 7 Ranch

Kansas City
Cafe Gratitude
Remedy Food and Drink

St Louis
O'Shay's Pub

North Carolina
Cary
Maru Restaurant

Raleigh
Gonza Tacos y Tequila

Nebraska
Omaha
Lot 2 Restaurant and Wine Bar

New York
Brooklyn
Governor

Ohio
Cincinnati
Bakersfield OTR
The Anchor

Oklahoma
Stillwater
Main Street Noodle

Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Cafe Delhi

Pittsburgh
Bluebird Kitchen
Thai Spoon
YinzBurgh BBQ

South Carolina
Charleston
Co

Tennessee
Chattanooga
NYPD - New York Pizza Department

Memphis
Aldo's Pizza Pies
Double J Smokehouse

Nashville
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden
The Southern Steak & Oyster

Texas
Grand Prairie
Mixed-Up Burgers

Houston
Uchi

Utah
Provo
Black Sheep Cafe

Salt Lake City
Oh Mai Vietnamese Sandwich Kitchen

Virginia
Richmond
Burger Bach
Lunch.

Virginia Beach
757 Crave Breakfast & Lunch On The Water

Washington
Spokane
Casper Fry
Clover

Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Odd Duck

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jenny Davis
jenny@dottedlinecomm.com

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PR Newswire's Investor Relations Website Solution Now Enhanced with Content Marketing Methodologies

Measuring and expanding the effectiveness of an investor relations department drives new IR Room features: "ROI for the IRO"

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire, a global provider of shareholder, compliance and multimedia communications platforms, and its Vintage Filings division, today announced they have enhanced their investor relations website solution, IR Room, with new functionality that mirrors the communications industry's focus on content marketing and communications ROI.

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"Investor relations websites have seen little or no change in the past several years. Most have not evolved at par with other web communications best practices," said Bradley H. Smith, Director of Marketing for PR Newswire's investor relations and compliance services. "Our investor relations website solution, IR Room, has been rebuilt with the same communication technologies that drive highly successful PR and agile web-marketing teams. This is unique for investor relations websites and can be a real game-changer for investor relations departments in 2013."

With IR Room's new enhancements, investor relations departments will be able to measure, for the first time, the effectiveness of their outbound communications as well as use their investor relations website to forge new and deeper relationships. "The ultimate goal of any professional communicator is to drive their audience toward a decision," stated Smith.

Investor relations practitioners are invited to request a "ROI for the IRO" private demonstration here.

In addition to the inbound marketing technologies, several of the IR Room's visual data-displays have been improved, assuring current shareholders and potential investors that the content they want is accessible and always up-to-date. Further social media integration is also now included, embedding both Slideshare and StockTwits, a PR Newswire partner.

Additionally, the company recently announced the "IR Room App," a turn-key and easy-to-launch mobile app for smart devices. Currently, PR Newswire has close to 1,000 public relations and investor relations websites in use by clients ranging from mega-cap to micro-cap.

"Today's release of IR Room is another step on our mission to help clients 'Re-balance IR.' At a time when vendor and product consolidation may squelch innovation, PR Newswire is moving forward with smart solutions that will help investor relations officers communicate better," finished Smith.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content -- from rich media to online video to multimedia -- and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.

About Vintage Filings

PR Newswire's Vintage Filings division is a full-service financial filing and printing firm and a leading partner for all your XBRL filing needs. With more than 4,500 public company clients, Vintage is one of the fastest growing compliance firms nationwide. Vintage partners with its clients to provide the knowledge and service necessary to meet the SEC's ever-changing filing regulations. Vintage Filings provides high-quality, cost-effective compliance filings and production services, including EDGAR Filings, typesetting, XBRL tagging, section 16 filings, investment management services, drafting sessions, virtual data rooms (VDR) and more.

Contact
Bradley H Smith
Director of Marketing, IR and Compliance
PR Newswire
201 942 7157
Bradley.smith@prnewswire.com

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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement After the House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on Broadband Spectrum

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on broadband spectrum ended, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Government Affairs Jot Carpenter issued the following:

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"CTIA was pleased to hear bipartisan support at today's hearing for moving ahead with implementation of the incentive auction process, and for the focus in that process to be on maximizing the opportunity to bring new licensed spectrum to market. We look forward to working with the Subcommittee's members and the FCC to ensure that the incentive auction process produces a meaningful down-payment toward meeting the mobile industry's need for additional spectrum."

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

Twitter: @ctia | Blog: http://ctia.it/Na6erv | Facebook: http://ctia.it/LCm4Nn | LinkedIn Group: http://ctia.it/Na6cA2

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CTIA-The Wireless Association

CONTACT: Amy Storey, +1-202-736-3207

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

Sharp Releases the New RZ-X750 Series Point of Sale System

Latest model introduces faster processor to Sharp POS product line and powered USB

MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, releases the RZ-X750, the latest product to join the Sharp family of Point of Sale (POS) systems. Thanks to its new design, this POS system boasts twice the processing power compared to previous Sharp models, expanded cash drawer compatibility and a built-in powered USB port that can connect directly to and power devices, such as printers, to provide better customer service and help steer business towards growth.   

The RZ-X750 is equipped with an Intel(®) Atom((TM)) dual core processor, model D525 (1.8GHz), making the RZ-X750 a powerful engine that is capable of handling high volume tasks and a range of demands in virtually any retail, hospitality or convenience environment.  Built to optimize the Microsoft Windows(®) XP(®) Professional operating system, the RZ-X750 open architecture platform provides the flexibility to choose the management software that best fits business needs and can be integrated with a variety of third-party applications. 

"In addition to a faster processor and open system capability, this system offers the ability to more deeply engage with customers via two optional customer-facing displays and promote up-to-the-minute business offerings, discounts, or other relevant information," said Greg Tucker, POS Product Marketing Manager, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.  "We understand that businesses have limited face time with their customers, and this added feature enables them to engage their customers at a service counter with offerings that will make their experience at the business more rewarding and memorable."

The optional customer-facing display equipment is available in a 2-Line 20 character display, or a Sharp 10.4-inch (diagonal) LCD display that depicts images, video or other visual and engaging content.

The RZ-X750 is now available.  For additional information about the RZ-X750, any of the related series models, and the complete line of Sharp POS products, please visit http://www.sharpusa.com.  Become a fan of Sharp Business on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sharpbusiness) follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/sharp_usa) and view us on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/sharpelectronicsusa).

About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation.  Celebrating its 100(th) year, Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(®) Quattron(TM) LCD televisions, AQUOS BOARD(TM) interactive display systems, SharpVision(® )projectors, Insight(® )Microwave Drawer(®) ovens, Notevision(®) multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster(®) air purifiers.

All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owner.

SOURCE  Sharp Electronics Corporation

Sharp Electronics Corporation

CONTACT: Cassie Batinich, Ketchum, +1-646-935-3969, Cassie.batinich@ketchum.com

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

Knock Their Stockings Off & Put A Twinkle In Their Eye With The Gift Of A Romantic Getaway

BedandBreakfast.com Offers Biggest Sale Ever on Getaway Gift Card

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Launching the biggest sale in its history on Monday, December 17, BedandBreakfast.com® is turning even Santa's head with its special offer for a BedandBreakfast.com Getaway Gift Card® - a free $30 gift card for every $100 Getaway Gift Card purchased, plus free FedEx ground shipping on orders of $100 or more.  Customers should use promo code BBELVES30 at checkout to enjoy these savings for one day only on December 17.

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The BedandBreakfast.com Getaway Gift Card is also a great last-minute gift for those shopping procrastinators.  An e-gift card can be ordered up to and even on Christmas Day because BedandBreakfast.com will email the card to print out at home.

Available in any amount from $25 to $1,000, the BedandBreakfast.com Getaway Gift Card is unlike other gift cards - it never expires, never decreases in value, has no blackout dates and is welcome at more than 4,000 B&Bs in the United States.  It can be customized with a personal message and photo.

"With this huge sale from BedandBreakfast.com, you get not only two gifts in one, but also the joy of giving the gift of an unexpected vacation to someone special," says Gregory Sion, general manager of BedandBreakfast.com.

More than 70 percent of Americans say an unexpected vacation tops their holiday gift wish list, according to a recent holiday survey from HomeAway®, the world's online marketplace for vacation rentals, which also owns BedandBreakfast.com.

About BedandBreakfast.com
BedandBreakfast.com, based in Austin, Texas, is the most comprehensive global site for finding bed and breakfasts, with more than 13,000 properties worldwide representing nearly 80,000 rooms. It is owned by HomeAway, Inc., which operates the world's leading online marketplace of vacation rentals.  BedandBreakfast.com helps travelers find and book the ideal B&B or small inn through informative descriptions, photos, and more than 210,000 consumer reviews.  BedandBreakfast.com offers convenient gift cards welcomed at more than 4,000 B&Bs in the United States and Canada, with no restrictions or blackout dates.

Media Contact:
Denise Clarke, 512.899.0004
press@bedandbreakfast.com

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Official Launch of Online India News Cloud Site

TORONTO, December 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    INDIA NEWS CLOUD (Indianewscloud.com [http://indianewscloud.com ])
- A Division of News Cloud Overseas Corp.

    "A NEW KIND OF NEWS FROM INDIA AND BEYOND"

    The Hon. Jerry S. Grafstein, Q.C., Co-Founder and Chair, announced the launch of India
News Cloud (http://www.indianewscloud.com) - a premier provider of in-depth news from
India and beyond. India, this year, became the third largest economy in purchasing power
after the USA and China.

    "IndiaNews Cloud," said Grafstein, "provides comprehensive coverage of India, a
fast-rising economic power. We curate Indian microbloggers and mainstream media, breaking
news as it happens."

    "This is instant news all about India," said Grafstein. "IndiaNews Cloud uses
innovative technology to gather the diversity of the blogosphere, social networks, online
radio and mainstream media, into coherent, timely news and information coverage about all
aspects of life in India and region."

    "Our goal is to keep our viewers informed about India on the evolving global scene, on
a timely basis from the inside out," said Adam Miron, President and Co-Founder. "The world
is interested in India, a growing world market.We have created a way to provide waves of
news that is constantly updated.Indianewscloud.com [http://indianewscloud.com ] is a new
resource to access all facets affecting India and those of Indian origin globally."

    Special editions reflect all aspects of Indian life including business (trade and the
economy), science (technology and military), politics, sports, lifestyle (entertainment,
fashion, education), bollywood, major cities and NRI.

    Anyone interested in India as an emerging world power, will be kept up to date on
India news as it happens instantly. Indianewscloud.com [http://indianewscloud.com ] is a
new, timely, in-depth, news resource for India observers and the public around the globe.

    Indianewscloud.com [http://indianewscloud.com ], a division of News Cloud Overseas
Corp.

    India News Cloud joins China News Cloud (http://www.chinanewscloud.com), mainland
China and region, Wellington Street Post (http://www.wellingtonstpost.com), Ottawa,
Canada, Penn Ave Post (http://www.pennavepost.com), Washington, D.C., and Holly Post
(http://www.hollypost.com), Hollywood, California, in an expanding network of online
24/7 global news sites.

    SOURCE: News Cloud Overseas Corp.

       
        For further information:
        Website: http://www.indianewscloud.com
        Twitter: @indianewscloud [https://twitter.com/@indianewscloud ]
        Facebook.com/indianewscloud

        Co-Founder and Chair of the Board, News Cloud Overseas Corp.
        The Hon. Jerry S. Grafstein, Q.C., +1-416-369-4108
        jgrafstein@indianewscloud.com

        Co-Founder and President, News Cloud Overseas Corp
        Adam Miron, +1-613-986-2422
        adam@indianewscloud.com

News Cloud Overseas Corp

Webroot Accelerates Global Reach with Addition of Managed Service Provider Program

RMM Platform Integration Further Extends Webroot Endpoint Security Leadership

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, today announced an expanded Webroot Channel Partner Program that makes it easier and more cost-effective for managed services providers (MSPs) to deliver managed data protection. By offering cloud-based Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) Business - Endpoint Protection security with a host of new technologies from remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform providers including LabTech Software, MSPs can now quickly and efficiently deploy a "single pane of glass" for managing all of their customers' endpoint security.

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"Webroot has taken an innovative approach to endpoint security," said Matt Nachtrab, LabTech Software CEO. "The integration of Webroot SecureAnywhere with LabTech RMM is an ideal combination of solutions for our MSP partners."

The IT channel has radically transformed over the past several years, with MSPs becoming one of the preferred approaches to procuring IT services for organizations of all sizes. This new approach to IT spend, combined with the increase in global Internet security threats now requires end-customers to allocate a significant portion of their budget to protect users, monetary assets, data, and intellectual property with a robust endpoint security strategy. In Webroot, MSPs find a partner that helps deliver a highly effective weapon against viruses and malware in an easily-deployable solution that is also simple to manage remotely, and priced competitively.

Traditional endpoint security software is often the root cause for unplanned downtime and performance issues. As a result, many MSPs have been reluctant to add endpoint management to their portfolio of services. By expanding the Webroot Channel Partner Program to MSPs, Webroot is introducing a service that uniquely and appropriately addresses many of the historical challenges that MSPs have faced - allowing them to add this to their portfolio, generate new revenue streams, and maintain margins.

With Webroot SecureAnywhere Business - Endpoint Protection, MSPs can now take advantage of RMM providers like LabTech Software to deploy and manage endpoint security across multiple domains, customers and offices from a single, centralized consoles and location in single window view - something no other solution offers. The value to these MSPs includes lowered costs, increased productivity and increased recurring revenue stream.  Webroot supports and delivers the integration of Webroot SecureAnywhere Business - Endpoint Protection with LabTech Software RMM solution.

"Webroot is the perfect partner for MSPs looking to make endpoint security a profitable portion of their business instead of the loss leader that it is today," said Jeff Santelices, vice president of Webroot Worldwide Demand Fulfillment. "With our advanced cloud security technologies and market-leading network of partners that include LabTech Software, our customers gain exceptional management automation and superior support while being completely protected against advanced threats and disruptions."

Key Webroot MSP Channel Program benefits include:

    --  Competitive Advantage - Expanded managed service offerings including a
        leading endpoint protection provider. Webroot helps MSPs differentiate
        and grow their service capabilities with enablement, marketing and sales
        resources.
    --  Management Automation - Simplified managed services business with
        trusted Webroot solutions, integrated seamlessly with RMM platforms,
        enable MSPs to deliver a "single pane of glass" view for managing
        endpoint security.
    --  Advanced Threat Protection - Cloud-based Webroot SecureAnywhere Business
        - Endpoint Protection security provides rapid deployment and scans
        without ever requiring security updates or signature database downloads
        which consume network bandwidth and leave users exposed.
    --  Improved Availability & Uptime - Purpose built for MSPs, Webroot
        solutions install and protect in seconds, easily co-exists with current
        software, and is optimized for virtualized environments.
    --  Complete Customer Satisfaction - Webroot's proactive, predictive and
        intelligent support SLAs enable MSPs to quickly address items before
        they become issues, thereby reducing costs and delivering improved
        services and user experiences.
To learn how your organization can partner with the very best security solutions provider on the market backed by dedicated and responsive sales and support teams to accelerate your business growth, visit Webroot today at http://www.webroot.com/En_US/partners.html.

ABOUT WEBROOT

Webroot is bringing the power of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to Internet security with its suite of Webroot(®) SecureAnywhere((TM)) offerings for consumers and businesses. Webroot also offers security intelligence solutions corporations focused on cyber-security, such as Palo Alto Networks, F5, Corero, Juniper, and others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Colorado, Webroot is the largest privately held security organization based in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.

© 2012 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are trademarks or registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Southwest Airlines Announces #12daysofluv Photo Contest!

LUV Airline Teams with Dr Pepper to Offer Chance at $1,000 southwestgiftcard® Each Day for 12 Days!

DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's 12/12/12, and the partridge has flown from its pear tree--but in its nest are 12 southwestgiftcards®, each worth $1,000. The 12 Days of LUV have returned for yet another festive year, and this time Southwest is partnering with Dr Pepper to make this contest truly one-of-a-kind!

Beginning today, the Southwest Airlines Instagram account (@SouthwestAir) will ask for a FUN holiday photo each day for 12 days. Each day has a theme, which will be announced at different times during each day, and as in past years, Southwest fans are sure to get creative and crafty with their photos. To be included in the contest, Instagram users must share a picture that deals with the theme of the day, and include the #12daysofluv hashtag.  Each day, the Instagram user with the best photo will win one $1,000 southwestgiftcard®. The 12 themes will be revealed each day on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and our award-winning blog, Nuts About Southwest.

Southwest joined Instagram in January 2011, and recently reached more than 30,000 followers.  The LUV Airline regularly showcases pictures on Instagram from Customers and Employees, and also features contests and major Company events.  To see more details about the "12 Days of LUV" contest, visit http://www.southwest.com/12daysofluv.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

In its 42(nd) year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 46,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.  Southwest is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating passengers boarded, and including wholly-owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways, operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People and Planet.  To read about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good corporate citizen, visit southwest.com/citizenship to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM).

Southwest Airlines

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel quantified by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves.  On every flight, Southwest offers Customers the first two pieces of checked luggage (weight and size limitations apply) and all ticket changes without additional fees. Southwest's all Boeing fleet consistently offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size cabins, many of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi connectivity and a new, eco-friendly cabin interior.  With 39 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest operate more than 3,100 flights a day and serve communities around 78 airports in Southwest's network of domestic destinations.  Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available only at southwest.com.

AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co., offers coast-to-coast and near-international service with close to 600 flights a day to 54 destinations.  The carrier's high-quality product includes assigned seating and Business Class. As Southwest continues to integrate AirTran's People, places, and planes into Southwest Airlines, Customers of both carriers may book flights at airtran.com and exchange earned loyalty points between both AirTran's A+ Rewards® and Southwest's Rapid Rewards® for reward travel on either airline.

"12 Days of LUV" Contest Rules & Regulations

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.  VOID IN PUERTO RICO AND WHERE PROHIBITED.

1. How to Enter the Contest

a. Southwest Airlines and Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. "12 Days of LUV" ("Contest") will begin on or around 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 and will end on or around 4 p.m. CT on Sunday, December 23, 2012 ("Contest Period").  This Contest consists of 12 daily Contest drawings, one for each day during the Contest Period.  Start and end times will vary each day.  Customers/any potential entrants will have to follow Southwest Airlines on Instagram® via the handle @SouthwestAir, Facebook via Southwest Airlines page, and/or Twitter via the handle @Southwestair to find out what times the contest will be open for entry each day.  The entry period for each day will last a total of six (6) hours.

b. To participate in the Contest, you may enter via the following method:

Submit an Instagram photo based on the photo challenge from that day highlighting a memorable holiday moment while incorporating the Southwest Airlines brand and/or the Dr Pepper brand via the Southwest Airlines Instagram handle @SouthwestAir using the hashtag "#12daysofluv".  Entrants may also share all 12 Days of LUV Instagram photos on Twitter® and Facebook®, but will not be judged from those channels.  All entries submitted will not be acknowledged or returned. By entering, Entrant grants all Sponsors an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, freely transferable license to use the photo for all purposes, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised. Photos must not be copied.  Entries may not violate any third party rights nor use any third-party intellectual property such as logos or background signs.  Entrants acknowledge and agree that their entry does not violate any rights of privacy or publicity and that they have the written permission of those appearing in their photo to submit their image.  Entries must not disparage; contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, or vulgar; or promote bigotry, racism, hatred or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation.  Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited.  Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by Southwest.  Southwest Airlines computer is the official time keeping device for the contest.  Southwest is not responsible for entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties or other technological glitches.  By entering this Contest, you agree to abide by these Official Rules and acknowledge that this Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

c. One entry per person is permitted per day. Any person found using multiple Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter accounts to enter will be found to be ineligible.

2. Eligibility Restrictions

a. The contest is open to all legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older and the age of majority in their place of residence and have a valid e-mail address and an Instagram account as of December 12, 2012.   Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited or restricted by law.  The contest is offered only in the United States.  Employees of Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc., and the members of their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same households of such employees are ineligible to enter or win.  The contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

b. Only one winner per household is permitted in any Contest administered by Southwest Airlines.

c. Entrants are required to provide truthful information and Southwest will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent.  Southwest Airlines will disqualify any entry from individuals who do not meet the eligibility requirements, and Southwest Airlines will also delete any entry received from persons under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

3. Prizes:

a. Grand Prize: Twelve (12) southwestgiftcards® for a total of $12,000.  Each winner will received one (1) $1,000 southwestgiftcard.

Certain travel restrictions may apply, and the terms and conditions of the southwestgiftcard apply.   No prize substitutions, cash equivalent, or transfer of prizes permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. Prize subject to availability and the Sponsors reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to award a prize of greater or equal value if the advertised prize is unavailable.  Taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner.   

b. In the event that a prize or prize certificate is mailed to the winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss.  Sponsors are not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize or prize certificate.

4. Selection of Winners

Decisions of judges with respect to the Contest are final.  This is a contest of skill. Your chances of winning depend on how well your entry reflects the judging criteria, as compared to the other entries in the contest.

The judges will be judging on the following qualities:

*Creativity and Originality: 20%
*Entertaining: 25%
*Southwest and/or Dr Pepper Appeal: 35% photo should reflect fun Culture and Fun-LUVing Attitude.
*Rules: 20% Read and complied with the official rules.

a. The top "12 Days of LUV" submission per day will be selected by a panel of judges from the Corporate Communications Department at Southwest Airlines. You need not be present to win.

b. Potential winner notification will be made daily by Sponsors via Instagram. The potential winner will be asked to contact Southwest with a given e-mail address provided via comment on the entrant's Instagram entry. Once potential winner and Southwest make e-mail contact, Southwest will provide a photo for the potential winner to upload to the Instagram account the user uploaded the photo with  in order to validate their account. Once the validation occurs, potential winners must execute and return any required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release in which they agree to hold Sponsor, Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc., Facebook, and each of their parent, subsidiary and affiliated corporations, and the officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from use or misuse of a prize or participation in the Contest.  Affidavits will be mailed or emailed based on the potential winner's preference beginning December 24, 2012.  Affidavits must be executed and returned within seven (7) days or prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be chosen. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the required affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period, or if a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize.  Upon timely completion of required affidavits and release, winners should expect to receive their prizes in the mail by January 31, 2013.

5. Conditions

a. Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winners.  Winners may be required to sign an IRS Form W-9 or the equivalent.

b. By participating in the contest, the winners agree to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without additional financial or other compensation unless prohibited by law, and, where legal, to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize.

c. Southwest Airlines and Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. are not responsible for lost, stolen, mangled, miss-delivered, postage due, illegible, incomplete or late entries, telephone service outages, delays, busy signals, equipment malfunctions and any other technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from entering or claiming a prize.

d. Southwest Airlines and Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc., in their sole discretion, reserve the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of Southwest Airlines website, or otherwise in violation of the rules.  They further reserve the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Contest if it is not capable of completion as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort.

e. Sponsors reserve the right to make changes in the rules of the Contest, including the substitution of a prize of greater or equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement.

f. Failure to comply with the Contest rules may result in a contestant's disqualification solely at the discretion of the Sponsor.

g. The Sponsors are not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Contest, or in the announcement of a prize.

h. Copies of the written Contest rules and a list of winners (when complete) are available during regular business hours at Southwest Airlines, Emerging Media P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611.  For a winners list, send a self-addressed return envelope, after December 26, 2012.  All requests must be received by January 21, 2013.

6. Sponsors

Southwest Airlines Co., Emerging Media, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235-1611 and Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX  75024. 

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Exadel Incorporates Windows 8 Capabilities Into The Tiggzi Mobile App Platform

Launches New HTML5-Based Visual Builder to Improve Developer Productivity

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Exadel, a leading enterprise mobile software development company, announced today that their Tiggzi Mobile App Platform adds support for Windows 8. In addition to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, Windows 8 will now be available as an option when creating new projects on Tiggzi, the company's cloud-based mobile app platform for building and deploying mobile apps. Exadel also announced the Tiggzi App Builder is now entirely implemented with HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS, all browser technologies (replacing Adobe® Flash® in the previous version).

The addition of Windows 8 support to the Tiggzi platform includes the option to create a Windows Store app with support for native capabilities such as Live Tiles and Snap views, as well as Share and Search charm integration. Developers will be able to take advantage of Tiggzi's drag-and-drop visual builder, with full preview capabilities for such apps. Once the apps are complete, users will be able to export projects to Visual Studio as Windows Store-ready for finishing touches before making them publicly available.

The new HTML5-based App Builder loads faster, performs better, and is easier to use, improving developer productivity. In addition, using browser technologies like HTML5 will enable Exadel to deliver new capabilities faster to the developer community.  "Tiggzi support has become even more robust to better serve the needs of our large developer community," said Fima Katz, CEO of Exadel. "We believe our platform is an industry leader, and, by adding Windows 8 support, we will be providing Tiggzi users new avenues to generate revenue and create industry-leading apps. We're already leading the industry in mobile cloud development and in enabling the API economy with our easy way to consume REST services from mobile devices. The Tiggzi platform will continue to evolve and respond to the developer community."

"Microsoft is excited Exadel has brought its Tiggzi mobile app building platform to Windows 8," said John Richards, Senior Director, Windows App Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "The Tiggzi development community can now tap into new opportunities in the Windows 8 ecosystem. We are looking forward to seeing new apps coming to the Windows Store through the Tiggzi platform."

To promote innovation in the developer community Exadel has launched the Tiggzi Windows 8 Challenge, an opportunity for developers to win devices and other prizes by creating native Windows 8 apps using the Tiggzi platform.  Developers can sign up to participate at http://tiggzi.com/windows8 .

Today's announcement follows a steady march of groundbreaking feature releases and enhancements of the Tiggzi platform over the past year, including the introduction of mobile back-end services and new  API "plug-ins" that enable quick and easy access to cloud services.  Exadel will continue to innovate to maintain it's position as the most complete cloud-based mobile platform.

Tiggzi is the most complete mobile platform offered as a service (PaaS).  It combines a cloud-based rapid development environment with team collaboration capabilities and integrated back-end services.  Tiggzi enables developers at all skill levels to rapidly and cost-effectively create mobile apps that help businesses of all sizes increase revenues and improve productivity.

Exadel, creator of Tiggzi, is a leading enterprise mobile software development company providing innovative services, solutions, and technology to its customers. Founded in 1998, Exadel is privately owned with its headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, with sales and support offices in the US and Germany, and with development centers in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.

SOURCE  Exadel

Exadel

CONTACT: Mike Paffmann, +1-212-999-5585, mpaffmann@5wpr.com

Web Site: http://exadel.com/web/portal/home

mophie Elevates Action Sports Engagement with Mammoth Mountain Partnership

Three-Year Deal Lets Mountain Visitors Do More with their Portable Devices on Winter Slopes and Summer Trails

SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- mophie(TM) announced today it has signed an exclusive three-year partnership agreement with Mammoth Mountain to be its official POV video camera sponsor and mobile device protective case sponsor. The news comes on the heels of the nationwide availability of OutRide, the wide-angle, waterproof iPhone case and mounting system that eliminates the need for a dedicated action sports camera, and the corresponding app, which gives users the ability to record, edit, and instantly share photos and videos on social networks. The collaboration significantly expands mophie's engagement in action sports and allows the Orange County-based company to create a breeding ground for the growing OUTRIDE community in its own backyard, at one of the top-rated mountains in the country.

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The partnership will transform the guest experience at the resort and create a major on-mountain presence for mophie by providing riders with unprecedented opportunity to capture their tricks, turns, and powder runs on video, and instantly share footage on the OUTRIDE App or from the OUTRIDE Cutting Room editing labs housed at the Main and Canyon Lodges. Cutting Rooms will be equipped with Mac work stations, allowing any Mammoth guest to upload and edit video and share it with friends everywhere. Each mophie editing lab will be designed with a kick-back-and-relax vibe that will stand apart from other parts of the lodge, featuring a multi-media center to display action sports videos, charging stations, and lounge seating for visitors to watch the action on the mountain and hang with friends.

mophie will also offer Mammoth guests free demos of the OutRide, allowing visitors to check out an OutRide unit, shoot video for the day, and visit the Cutting Room to review, edit and share footage captured.   Additionally, mophie Team riders including Greg Bretz, Mark Sollors and Jack Mitrani, and Mark McMorris will be hitting Mammoth's slopes for a series of OutRide special events to interact with mountain guests and generate fresh, must-watch content for the OUTRIDE community.

"The partnership between mophie and Mammoth is a huge leap forward and sets a new standard for what visitors can expect from their experience on the mountain," said Ross Howe, vice president of marketing at mophie. "OutRide is designed to give action sports enthusiasts a new way to record their runs and claim their bragging rights, and the trails of Mammoth are the perfect playground to bring this to life. Every rider's glory shot or epic fail will act as a building block for the OUTRIDE social network, and we are excited to see how the mophie community will develop around and extend beyond the mountain experience."

In addition to OutRide activations, mophie will also keep Mammoth visitors charged up while on the mountain; installing multiple charging stations in the Lodges for smartphones, cameras, MP3 players and other electronics.

"Mammoth is very excited to partner with mophie OutRide because the brands are a perfect complement to each other," said Howard Pickett, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Chief Marketing Officer.  "Mammoth's ski and snowboard guests have long been on the leading edge of creating and sharing photos and videos, and mophie has the tools to make social connections even easier. With the new Cutting Rooms our guests will share Mammoth experiences literally as they are happening, taking the entire resort experience to a whole new level."

mophie's engagement on the mountain is already underway, with charging stations and OutRide rentals currently available. Cutting Room editing labs will open to Mammoth visitors just in time for New Year's weekend. mophie and Mammoth fans hungry for content can tap into a weekly video series published each Wednesday that highlights activity on the mountain captured using the OutRide. The newest installment, released today in conjunction with the partnership news, features a Day in the Life of a Mammoth Ski Patroller, and can be viewed on YouTube.

For more information on OutRide and the OUTRIDE app, please visit http://www.mophie.com or through social channels, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. To learn more about the Mammoth Mountain and its premier resort experiences, visit http://www.mammothmountain.com, Facebook and Twitter.

About mophie
mophie is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of accessories that let users do more with their portable devices. From the action sports enthusiast, to the business professional, student and outdoorsman, mophie products fit into the lives of those who rely on smartphones and tablets to stay connected. mophie products are available in more than 100 countries, and can be purchased in Apple stores worldwide, AT&T, Best Buy, Verizon, Sprint, and on http://www.mophie.com. Follow mophie on Twitter, Facebook or on Instagram.

About Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is the leading four-season mountain resort in California. With 1.3 million annual skier visits, Mammoth Mountain is currently the third most frequented ski resort in the United States. The company owns and operates a variety of resort businesses including recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage and retail. Specific businesses owned and operated by Mammoth Mountain include Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain (Maybe take June out because they are no longer open), Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park and the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Mammoth Mountain also operates Juniper Springs Resort, the Village Lodge and Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes, California. For more information on Mammoth Mountain, visit MammothMountain.com or call 800.MAMMOTH

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LeWeb joins Reed MIDEM

PARIS, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reed MIDEM, a leading organiser of international tradeshows and conferences, today announces the acquisition of LeWeb, Europe's top internet conference and networking events.

The acquisition enables LeWeb to reinforce its development and further strengthens Reed MIDEM's interests in digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

Launched in Paris in 2004 by Loic and Geraldine Le Meur, LeWeb brings together the key players in the international internet ecosystem including entrepreneurs and visionaries, investors and venture capitalists, technology businesses, large companies, digital marketers and journalists. In addition to its annual Paris gathering, LeWeb successfully launched a London event in June 2012.

Commenting on the acquisition, Reed MIDEM Chief Executive Officer Paul Zilk said, "LeWeb fits very well with Reed MIDEM. We share the same ambition for developing premium international events where participants network and build relationships, do business, launch new products and discover the latest innovations. 

"Loic and Geraldine Le Meur are true international internet entrepreneurs and they have done an outstanding job in building LeWeb. Thanks to their expertise and Reed MIDEM's strength in international events, I am convinced that together we will take LeWeb to new heights.

"LeWeb's strong position in digital innovation and entrepreneurship is relevant to Reed MIDEM events and to the global portfolio of our group, Reed Exhibitions.  We see many opportunities and synergies between our shows and LeWeb," Paul Zilk noted.

Loic Le Meur, LeWeb founder said, "Reed MIDEM is an ideal partner for us.  Reed MIDEM will bring to LeWeb the resources and expertise to solidify the growth and maintain the premium quality of our events.

"LeWeb's development has been incredible since 2005 and we needed a partner such as Reed MIDEM to make it even more successful. We are very excited to benefit from Reed MIDEM's unique expertise in the event industry and are looking forward to working closely with their team to provide even better experiences to our participants and partners.

"LeWeb's positioning as the international platform of success for entrepreneurs will remain unchanged" said Loic Le Meur.

LeWeb Paris was held December 4-6, 2012, bringing together some 3,500 people from 75 countries and LeWeb London is scheduled for June 5-6, 2013.

About Reed MIDEM
Founded in 1963, Reed MIDEM is a leading organizer of professional, international tradeshows and conferences. Reed MIDEM events have established themselves as key dates in professional diaries. The company hosts MIPTV, MIPDOC, MIPCOM, and MIPJUNIOR for the television and digital content industries, MIDEM for music professionals, MIPIM, MIPIM Asia and MAPIC for the property and retail real estate sectors. http://www.reedmidem.com

About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 39 countries. In 2011 Reed brought together six million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 33 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 44 industry sectors with trade and consumer events and is part of the Reed Elsevier Group plc, a world-leading publisher and information provider and a FTSE 100 company. http://www.reedexpo.com

About LeWeb:
LeWeb Paris is Europe's number one event for the web industry.

In 2012, nearly 3500 participants from 76 countries and 400 journalists attended LeWeb. Many prestigious speakers have taken part in previous editions, including Karl Lagerfeld, Carlos Ghosn, Shimon Peres, Philippe Starck, Paulo Coelho and Rania de Jordanie.

In June 2013 will be held at Westminster Central Hall in London, the second summer edition of the LeWeb conference.

SOURCE  Reed MIDEM

Reed MIDEM

CONTACT: Press Contact Reed MIDEM: Mike Williams, Director of Communications Reed MIDEM, + 33 (0)6 24 19 36 57 or Press Contact LeWeb : Sibylle de Villeneuve - sdevilleneuve@megalo-company.com, Mobile : + 33 (0)6 45 29 58 57

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

Chevrolet Spark and Sonic Drive with Siri

LONDON, December 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Early next year, the U.S. version of the Chevrolet Spark
[https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/spark ] and Sonic (known as Aveo in Europe) will
integrate Siri, the intelligent assistant that helps get things done just by asking.
Chevrolet [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk ] made the announcement at the Los Angeles
International Auto Show.

    Through the cars' standard Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, customers with a
compatible iPhone (4S and newer) running iOS 6 can direct Siri to perform a number of
tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To
further minimize distraction, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with an
Eyes Free mode that enables users to interact with their iPhone using nothing more than
their voice while keeping the device's screen from lighting up. Owners simply connect
their iPhone with the MyLink radio via Bluetooth, pair with the system, and use the
steering wheel voice activation button to begin and end sessions with Siri in Eyes Free
mode.

    In the U.S., Spark and Sonic RS, owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:

       
        - Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
        - Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources automatically
          from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
        - Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number
          or anyone in saved Contacts
        - Access Calendar and add appointments
        - Minimize distraction even more by keeping the screen of the iPhone from
          lighting up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or the dates
          of national holidays
        - While in Eyes Free mode, Siri will not provide answers to complex questions
          that require displaying a web page.

    "It says a lot about our commitment to small-car
[http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/small-city-cars ] customers that Chevrolet has announced
that Siri Eyes Free capability will be available in the Spark and Sonic well before the
luxury brands," said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet marketing director for small cars. "Safe,
easy, reliable and portable connectivity is a top priority for our customers, and Siri
complements MyLink's existing capabilities to help deliver an incredible driving
experience."

    Both the Spark and the Sonic also come with six months of OnStar's premium Directions
and Connections service. OnStar brings added safety, security and connectivity to these
vehicles, including services such as Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostics and Roadside Assistance. Most smartphone owners can also download the
RemoteLink Mobile App, which allows OnStar subscribers to control and manage certain
vehicle functions from their phone. For more information on OnStar's services, visit
onstar.com [https://www.onstar.com/web/portal/landing ].

    About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing
business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a
year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited
performance, expressive design and high quality. It is represented with a total of 2,500
sales and service outlets in Western and Central Europe. The European Chevrolet line-up
includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo sedan and hatchback, the compact Cruze sedan
and hatchback [https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/cruze-hatchback ], the Orlando family van,
the Captiva SUV [http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/suvs ], the legendary Camaro and Corvette
sports cars and the extended-range Volt electric car. More information on Chevrolet models
can be found at http://www.chevrolet.co.uk.

    Contacts:

       
        Emily Higgins
        PR Executive / Chevrolet UK and Ireland
        Phone: +44(0)1582-426723 / +44(0)7432-101690
        emily.higgins@gm.com

Chevrolet

CCI 4G Wi-Fi Success in Columbus, Ohio

Breaks the Speed Barrier for Mobile Device

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Competitive Companies, Inc. "CCI" (OTCBB: CCOP), http://www.cci-us.com announced today that on December 5th, 2012 at approximately 10:30AM at the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio (one of the largest modern built science centers in the United States), CCI and Wytec International, Inc., along with top national and international engineers including technical personnel with the City of Columbus witnessed "117 Mbps" of Internet bandwidth service delivered to multiple mobile devices. "This is a very significant event and we are very pleased that the City of Columbus was chosen for this historic occasion," commented Gary Cavin, Director of the Department of Technology. The test concluded the first tier of a multi-stage trial program involving the delivery of a "true" 4G service as defined by the International Mobile Telecommunications Advanced (IMT-Advanced) specification, setting peak speed requirements for 4G service at 100 megabits per second (Mbit/s) for high mobility communication.

This event has set Columbus, Ohio apart from any city in America as being the first to exceed the 4G speed barrier by more than 50 megabits per second. Columbus was nominated in the list of the 2012 Smart21 Communities of the Year. This is a very prestigious award program issued by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a worldwide organization responsible for the International Awards Program and includes communities from around the World. The City of Columbus plans to include the 4G Wi-Fi Trial Program results in its 2013 ICF Application.

The second stage of the Trial Program includes a "network load balance" and "capacity" test designed to prove handling of multiple mobile devices simultaneously at 100+ Mbps 4G speeds and is scheduled to occur within the next few months. The third and final test will be a "seamless integration" test designed to demonstrate the ability of the CCI/Wytec network to seamlessly connect with a carrier network allowing complete customer integration without loss of carrier contact. This final test will demonstrate the capability of a carrier to maintain complete "activity" control of its subscriber activities during network handoffs throughout a customer session. This test represents a "first of its kind" demonstration of the actual delivery of 100+ Mbps to multiple mobile devices across multiple carrier networks performed simultaneously without losing customer contact at any stage in the hand-off process. "The most unique and important aspect of this test is that the CCI Offload Solution is carrier agnostic and capable of integrating simultaneously with up to 16 Service Set Identifiers known as 'SSID' connections," says William H. Gray, CEO of Competitive Companies, Inc.

Upon a successful completion of the multi-stage test, CCI plans to build-out its 4G Wi-Fi offload solution in at least fifteen (15) Central Business District's (CBD) throughout selected cities in North America by year end 2013. Estimated cost to build-out the initial CBD stage in all 15 communities is approximately $1.5 Million per community. Financing of the Project includes a combination of institutional and private funding. Columbus is the first of fifteen (15) CBD deployments planned for development by CCI in 2013.

To learn more about the Columbus Project, go to http://www.cci-us.com/columbusproject.

About Competitive Companies, Inc.

Competitive Companies, Inc. is a Nevada-based corporation with offices in San Antonio, Texas and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company began operations in 1998 to provide telecommunication services, including data, voice and video to multiple dwelling units in tier-one and tier-two markets. Market conditions and the acquisition of Wytec International offered a new business model in expanding its products to include fixed and mobile wireless broadband services. The utilization of the Wytec patented technology is expected to have a substantial impact on CCI's broadband services and revenue potential as it initiates offloading services both nationally and internationally. For more information, or to register to receive updates, please visit their corporate site at http://www.cci-us.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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MEDIA & INVESTOR CONTACT:
William H. Gray, President/CEO
Competitive Companies, Inc.
(888) 284-4531

SOURCE  Competitive Companies, Inc.

Competitive Companies, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.cci-us.com

New Gift Card Features on GiftCard.com Make Holiday Shopping Easier

GiftCard.com Introduces New Guest Checkout and a New and Improved Search Feature

DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GiftCard.com, a leader in the gift card industry, is making holiday shopping even easier for consumers with new checkout and search features on the website.  Shopping for gift cards online from the comfort of a computer or tablet lets consumers avoid crowds and long lines at the store this year. Because GiftCard.com gift cards are printed on demand, those shopping the site can rest assured the gift card numbers are protected, ensuring safety throughout the entire purchase process.

Now shopping online is even easier thanks to these new features on GiftCard.com:

    --  Guest Checkout: Speed through the improved checkout process as you no
        longer need to create an account to order as many or as few gift cards
        as you desire. And GiftCard.com will mail the card for you. First class
        shipping is free.
    --  Improved Search: Looking for a certain brand?  Want to find a custom
        gift card with puppies for an animal lover?  The improved search
        function helps you narrow down your search to find the right card for
        each of your recipients.
    --  Faster Checkout: A drop-down menu for store cards shortens the amount of
        time it takes to place your order, allowing you to spend more time with
        your friends and family for the holidays. It's also faster to customize
        multiple cards at one time with the ability to customize multiple cards
        from the custom card page.
    --  New Blog: Have you discovered our gift card blog?  It's packed with
        everything from tips to making the most out of your cards, to
        promotions, events, and gift guides.
    --  E-mail subscription: Want to keep up with the latest sales?  You can
        sign up for e-mails to stay in the loop about limited edition gift
        cards, sales, and other promotions.
Select from over 170 store and e-gift cards, browse over 1000 custom gift card designs, or design your own for a personalized holiday gift this year without the crowds and hassle of shopping in the store.

About GiftCard.com
GiftCard.com is your one stop shop for everything gift card.  Whether you're looking to personalize a Visa Gift Card with your own photo, or find store gift cards and e-gift cards to your favorite retailers and restaurants, our online galleries have the largest selection in the world.  The Dallas based company was founded in 2004 and continues to wow customers with exceptional customer service. For more information visit our online gift card store.

SOURCE  GiftCard.com

GiftCard.com

CONTACT: Kristin Miller, SS|PR, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com

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

1.0 Innovations launches Kickstarter project to raise funding for XFLEX Tablet Stand

TULSA, Okla., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tulsa, Oklahoma based 1.0 Innovations has launched a Kickstarter project to help fund production of their versatile tablet stand called XFLEX. "Everybody loves their iPad or Kindle, but no one likes holding it," says George Bashaw, President of 1.0 Innovations. Marketed as The Single Stand Solution(TM), Bashaw says, "XFLEX is the most versatile tablet stand on the market today. The weighted base and flexible gooseneck allow for unlimited applications."

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XFLEX Tablet Stand Features:

    --  Hands Free Design - the weighted base and flexible arm keep your tablet
        secure and easy to position for hands free use.
    --  Single Stand Solution - one stand that works practically anywhere. The
        XFLEX base can be tucked into a sofa cushion or under your leg in bed.
        Use it on a plane, in your car and just about anywhere in between.
    --  Universal Applications - the power locking suction cup works with most
        tablets and smartphones; including iPad, Galaxy, Kindle, NOOK, and
        iPhone. It's also compatible with most flat surface hard shell cases.
    --  Multiple Connection Points - the arm magnetically connects on the side
        or back to adapt for different applications.
    --  Ideal Viewing Angle - the snaking gooseneck creates the perfect angle
        for pod-casting, video conferencing or FaceTime.
    --  Portability - XFLEX is TSA approved and easily breaks down to fit in a
        messenger or laptop bag.

Related Links
XFLEX Kickstarter Project
XFLEX Website
XFLEX on Facebook

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     following:
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     are trademarks of Apple Inc.
    Galaxy is a trademark of Samsung
     Group
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     Kickstarter Inc.
    Kindle is a trademark of Amazon
     Inc.
    NOOK is a trademark of Barnes &
     Noble Inc
SOURCE  1.0 Innovations

Video:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/10-innovations-launches-kickstarter-project-to-raise-funding-for-xflex-tablet-stand-183060231.html
1.0 Innovations

CONTACT: George Bashaw, +1-918-520-2323, george@xflexstand.com

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

Massive Dynamics Receives First Shipments of Hot New TeliPad Smartphone Device from Manufacturer

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD) disclosed that the first shipments of its popular TeliPad smartphone product have arrived and the Company will be focusing on preorder fulfillment. The Company also disclosed that they can now also supply the product in a glossy white version of the TeliPad, so that consumers may have an alternate choice from the perennial electronics glossy black. Management believes the second color choice will significantly expand the market availability for the new product, especially in light of the phenomenal popularity of the white front version of Apple's iPad Mini. The TeliPad product represents Massive Dynamics' entry into the multi-billion dollar smartphone market that includes Apple Inc., the Nokia Corporation and Google Inc.

The TeliPad smartphone device adds a two-line cellular phone to an existing Apple Inc. iPad, Android tablet or Windows tablet eliminating the need to carry a separate smartphone. The Company has posted a video showing how easy the TeliPad adds a smartphone to an iPad Mini on its website.

"If you preorder on the Company's website at http://www.MassiveDynamicsCorp.com, please state a preference for the white version in the comments section, otherwise black will be the default color. We will make sure that those who have already preordered will have a chance to opt in for the white version. We will be moving at a deliberate pace but, due to the TeliPad's popularity, we ask that those who have preordered bear with us as we will be fulfilling from the earliest preorders to the latest. Depending on when you preordered, it may take some time." stated Company President Oscar Hines

Because of its two line functionality, the one TeliPad device actually takes the place of two smartphones and makes the tablet all that you need to carry to fully communicate and interact online and on the phone. The TeliPad is about the size of a credit card and can be adhered to the back of your computing tablet or kept in close proximity, since it works via Bluetooth©. The TeliPad is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows tablets. The smartphone function is designed to work on AT&T©, Verizon©, T-Mobile©, and Cellular One© networks or any network that supports SIMM. At this time, the TeliPad is not supported by Sprint© network systems technology.

More information on the TeliPad and other breakthrough technology and products that Massive Dynamics develops and sells may be seen at http://www.MassiveDynamicsCorp.com

About Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD)

Massive Dynamics, Inc. is a Nevada corporation listed on the OTCBB under the trading symbol MSSD. The Company is an acquirer, developer and seller of leading edge communications technology and products - mainly focusing on the profitability of the oncoming universal Web 4.0 technologies. Web 4.0 centers mainly around systems that involve "Intelligent Interaction" with users. The Company is currently planning to announce several Web 4.0 product advances over the next 12 months.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words "believes," "expects," "anticipate" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, description of anyone's past success, either financial or strategic, is no guarantee of future success. This news release only speaks as of the date of its distribution.

Media Contact:
Oscar Hines, President
Massive Dynamics, Inc.
(408) 973-7857

SOURCE  Massive Dynamics, Inc.

Massive Dynamics, Inc.

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

EMC Smarts 9.1 Extends Leadership In Managing Virtual Data Centers

EMC Smarts 9.1 Integrates with VMware vCenter and EMC SRM Suite--Delivers Insight and Management into Every Layer of Virtual and Physical Infrastructure

HOPKINTON, Mass., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  EMC(®) Smarts(® )9.1 extends EMC's virtual data center management
        capabilities to now include root-cause and impact analysis for all
        VMware vSphere® attached storage through new and enhanced integrations
        with VMware vCenter (TM) Server and the EMC Storage Resource Management
        (SRM) Suite.
    --  New capability to provide root-cause and impact analysis for wireless
        networks through discovery of wireless controllers and the monitoring of
        wireless access points.
Full Story:

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced significant enhancements to EMC(®) Smarts software, further extending EMC's leadership in managing virtual data centers and cloud environments. EMC Smarts 9.1 now includes root-cause and impact analysis for all VMware vSphere attached storage through new and enhanced integrations with VMware vCenter Server and the EMC SRM Suite. Smarts 9.1 software enables users to visualize and understand storage and virtual machine relationships and dependencies in both physical and virtual data centers--and is a leading solution capable of correlating VMware DRS and SDRS (Distributed Resources Scheduler and Storage Distributed Resources Scheduler) activity to overall data center management. With this latest release of Smarts, EMC is delivering another management solution supporting EMC's position as the #1 storage choice for VMware environments.

To view the multimedia version of this news release go tohttp://www.emc.com/about/news/press/2012/20121212-01.htm.

The EMC SRM Suite is EMC's single, easily consumable monitoring and reporting package that provides performance, capacity, and configuration management for EMC and select third-party storage arrays. EMC Prosphere(®) is a key component of the SRM Suite. Through Smarts 9.1 integration with the SRM Suite, EMC ProSphere now provides EMC Smarts 9.1 with storage topology- and device-level information to enhance the EMC Smarts management model.

The new enhancements to Smarts enable high service-level assurance and operational efficiency by eliminating management blind spots. Smarts delivers detailed insight into virtualized IT environments, from virtual machines to the underlying physical infrastructure. Smarts gives customers the ability to easily understand the fast-changing relationships and interdependencies among physical and virtual infrastructure  elements. These elements include physical, virtual, and wireless networks, virtual switches, VMware vSphere Storage and virtual machine vSphere vMotion activity, virtual machine impacts, and device and path information for all VMware vSphere attached storage.

Smarts 9.1 Technology Highlights:

    --  Increased Virtual Data Center Visibility-- Delivers line-of-sight of
        virtualized IT environments, from virtual machines to the underlying
        physical infrastructure, so that users can understand the
        interdependencies--including virtual networks, virtual switches, vSphere
        vMotion activity, VM impacts, and all VMware vSphere attached storage.
    --  Comprehensive Configuration Management-- Delivers ability to see all
        changes and deviations from approved configurations, leverage policies
        to ensure desired configurations automatically remain compliant, make
        device updates and corrections faster and more easily, and eliminate the
        possibility of human error creating a service-impacting problem.
    --  Enhanced Ability to Identify & Act-- Delivers the ability to
        automatically identify root causes, and quickly separate symptoms from
        problems so users can address the appropriate issue impacting
        application and service delivery. Users can also determine risk
        conditions by seeing performance degradations and understanding
        dependencies--before business impact occurs. In addition, customers can
        manage key cloud-enabling technologies, including protocol management,
        MPLS, optical, multicast, and VoIP.
Announced earlier this year, VMware vCloud(®) Suite 5.1 is a complete and integrated cloud infrastructure solution that integrates VMware's leading virtualization, cloud infrastructure and management portfolio--simplifying the adoption of cloud era technologies for customers. With this latest version of EMC Smarts, EMC is extending a holistic view across all IT infrastructure elements to dramatically improve availability and performance of applications and services. Smarts delivers a complete, unified view into the entire virtual data center, enabling customers to effectively visualize and understand the complex interrelationships among virtual assets, their underpinning physical elements and the applications and data sources that relate to them. While VMware is managing the virtual infrastructure, Smarts is managing the supporting "shared" physical and virtual infrastructure to provide a complete view of the physical and virtual environments.

Customer Quote:

Nadine Routhier, Vice President, NCR Telecommunications and Technology

"NCR is using EMC Smarts in its Managed IT Domain Services, providing our customers with remote monitoring and management of enterprise IT domains. Network operations is critical to this service, which monitors, identifies, and resolves problems in the IT infrastructure. With Smarts now providing management of both the physical and virtual environments--including remote restoration and updates to managed wireless devices, NCR can quickly identify the root cause of issues, and confidently provide service assurance to customers."

Industry Analyst Quote:

Jim Frey, Managing Research Director Network Management, Enterprise Management Associates

"EMC Smarts has been addressing the availability, performance, configuration, and service assurance needs of enterprises and service providers across virtual and physical technologies for years. EMC is extending those capabilities with the latest release of EMC Smarts to provide enhanced, integrated visibility into storage and wireless networking.  These extensions improve the solution's completeness and put operators in position to better understand, monitor, and troubleshoot cross-domain issues across the whole IT service delivery environment."

EMC Executive Quote:

Amitabh Srivastava, President, EMC Advanced Storage Division

"As customers continue transforming their virtual data centers and cloud architectures--laying the foundation for a Software Defined Data Center--it creates new management challenges. The need for agility, efficiency and controlling costs remain top of mind. This is an important update to EMC Smarts because it provides new levels of visibility into their virtual data centers, along with actionable information that enable customers to address issues before their business is impacted."

Additional Resources:

    --  Managed View Blog
    --  Enterprise Strategy Group Videos About Managing Virtual Data Centers and
        EMC Smarts
    --  Enterprise Strategy Group Analyst Paper
    --  EMC Perspective On Operational Management in Virtualized Data Centers
    --  Video On Virtual Data Center Management
    --  More EMC Smarts Information
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset - information - in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC is a registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective holders. VMware, vMotion, vSphere, VMware vCloud and VMware vCenter are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship with VMware or any other company.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Katryn McGaughey, +1-508-293-7717, katryn.mcgaughey@emc.com

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

FreedomPop Launches Free Home Broadband, Disrupts $100 Billion DSL And Cable Market

Today, FreedomPop will be accepting limited pre-orders for its new home wireless broadband modem scheduled to launch next month

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FreedomPop, America's new free Internet company, today announced its disruptive entry into the $100 billion home broadband market by accepting pre-orders for FreedomPop Hub Burst home modem scheduled to ship next month. The device will provide 100 percent free high-speed Internet in the home or small office at speeds faster than typical DSL and on par with most cable providers. 

"Major broadband providers, including Time Warner Cable, AT&T, Verizon and Comcast, are pillaging consumers, charging in excess of $500 per year for home Internet," said Stephen Stokols, FreedomPop's CEO. "FreedomPop's early successes have validated consumers are looking for more convenient and affordable ways to consume data.  We've already given away more than 15 million MBs of free data and are expanding our Beta to meet the increased demand this holiday season. The Hub Burst puts us in position to offer a compelling alternative for the massive home market much quicker than we initially planned."

FreedomPop Hub Burst pre-order users will be given two times the current FreedomPop offering with a minimum of 1 GB of free data each month. Users will also have the ability to earn unlimited data by adding contacts to their network and engaging in partner promotions. The company also offers heavier data users a variety of cost-effective plans, starting at prices under $10 per month, 80 percent cheaper than today's DSL or Cable offerings.

The FreedomPop Hub Burst modem and router boasts wireless antennas to boost speeds as well as Ethernet jacks to connect up to 10 Internet enabled devices, including desktops, TVs and streaming music and video players. FreedomPop will utilize the Clearwire WiMax network, ensuring that installation is as simple as plugging in the device with no time-consuming, complicated installations. Unlike traditional service providers, there are no contracts, no hidden fees and no installation issues.

"The median American household uses under 5.5 GB per month at home, yet spends over $50 for Internet service," said Stokols. "FreedomPop gives these users an opportunity to save hundreds of dollars per year at a fraction of the inconvenience, especially for more moderate internet users."

To pre-order the FreedomPop Hub Burst, go to http://www.FreedomPop.com while supplies last.

About FreedomPop
Founded in 2011, FreedomPop is America's new telecoms company backed by Mangrove Capital, DCM and Skype Founder Niklas Zennstom's Atomico. Its aim is to provide disruptive Internet services ensuring that no one is left off the "connected grid." FreedomPop launched its free broadband service on Clearwire's 4G network earlier this year and is scheduled to go live with Sprint in early 2013. Visit http://www.FreedomPop.com for more information.

FreedomPop is on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FreedomPop and Twitter http://twitter.com/freedompop4G.   

Media Inquiries for FreedomPop
Paul Brady
Consort Partners
Tel: +1 646 491 2777
Email: freedompop@consortpartners.com

SOURCE  FreedomPop

FreedomPop

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

Consumer Watchdog Seeks Senate Hearing on Google's Questionable Tax Policy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog Wednesday called for a Senate hearing into what they consider Google's "morally bankrupt" tax policies that force taxpayers "to make up for the Internet giant's unwillingness to pay its fair share."

Consumer Watchdog called for the hearing in a letter to Sen. Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, urging that Google CEO Larry Page and Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt be called "to testify under oath and explain their company's flagrant abuse of the tax code to the detriment of all who play fairly."

"It will be necessary to work with other countries' tax authorities and to amend our tax code to put an end to egregious loopholes that allow cynical exploitation by this generation's Robber Barons," wrote John M. Simpson, the nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group's Privacy Project director.

Read Consumer Watchdog's letter here: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resources/ltrbaucus121212.pdf

Bloomberg News Service this week revealed how Google used dubious tactics dubbed the "Double Irish" and the "Dutch Sandwich" to pay only 3.2 percent in tax on its overseas profits in 2011 even though most of its sales were in countries with tax rates from 26 to 34 percent. Google apparently cut its overall effective tax rate from 28 percent in 2008 to 21 percent in 2011.  The combined U.S. and state statutory tax corporate is about 39 percent.

"Google has parked its billions in off-shore accounts and, along with other corporate giants, is lobbying hard for a tax holiday to bring the money back into the United States at deeply discounted rates," wrote Simpson. "What makes Google's activities so reprehensible is its hypocritical assertion of its corporate motto, 'Don't Be Evil.'"

Read the Bloomberg article here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-10/google-revenues-sheltered-in-no-tax-bermuda-soar-to-10-billion.html

Visit Consumer Watchdog's website at: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org

SOURCE  Consumer Watchdog

Consumer Watchdog

CONTACT: John M. Simpson, +1-310-392-7041

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