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Twilio to Host Webinar on What's Next For IT Service Management

Independent Research Analyst Eveline Oehrlich, Fruition, Fermi Labs and Twilio Discuss What's Next for the Help Desk

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Twilio, the leader in cloud-based communications, today announced the availability of a new webinar on IT service management (ITSM). Registration for the Webinar is open at http://ahoy.twilio.com/webinars/itsm-pr.

Please join guest speaker, Forrester Research, Inc. Principal Analyst Eveline Oehrlich, Fruition Partners CEO Marc Talluto, Fermi Labs IT group leader Jack Schmidt, and Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson on December 13(th) at 1 PM EST/ 10 AM PST to review how cloud-based tools and communications protocols are transforming IT and ITSM by promoting service management automation and multichannel interactions.

IT is facing a big challenge. As newly empowered employees bring their own technology into the workplace, the complexity of supporting an increasing number of apps and devices grows exponentially. Keeping pace with this fast-changing environment raises the bar on business responsiveness and requires new tools and approaches for IT service management.

Register here for the webinar: http://ahoy.twilio.com/webinars/itsm-pr

About Twilio
Twilio empowers developers to build powerful communication. Twilio powers the future of business communications, enabling phones, VoIP, and messaging to be embedded into web, desktop, and mobile software. Twilio takes care of the messy telecom hardware and exposes a globally available cloud API that developers can interact with to build intelligent & complex communications systems. As your app's usage scales up or down, Twilio automatically scales with you. You only pay for what you use - no contracts, no shenanigans. For more information go to http://www.twilio.com.

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InComm Acquires Adility to Offer Retailers and Brands Integrated Commerce Solutions

Acquisition Positions InComm as first Online-to-Offline Commerce Network

ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services company, today announced its majority acquisition of Adility, Inc., a leading platform for online-to-offline commerce, with a network of more than 500 mobile applications and online publishers.

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The Adility platform provides retailers and brands with mobile solutions for the activation of prepaid products in retail stores via their existing point-of-sale (POS) infrastructures. The platform also enables the distribution and management of digital promotions and single-use coupons. InComm's infrastructure and retail integration ensures these prepaid products and single-use coupons can be redeemed in stores through seamless POS transactions.

A recent Forrester Research report suggests that online coupons and promotion codes generate new users, increase overall spending and result in a completed sale for 88 percent of undecided shoppers. Forrester also estimates that more than 50 percent, or approximately $1.2 trillion, of retail sales will be web and mobile-influenced in 2012. Together, Adility and InComm will help retailers and brands use multiple touch points, whether online, mobile or offline, to generate increased sales at retail locations.

"This acquisition will allow InComm retailers to capitalize on the increasing share of web and mobile-influenced commerce," said Brooks Smith, president and CEO, InComm. "It demonstrates our commitment to expand distribution of digital promotions for our partners and complements InComm's world-class digital distribution capabilities that continue to transform the shopping experience."

"We created Adility, recognizing the tremendous impact online and mobile-influenced commerce has today on offline retailers and brands," said Thomas Cornelius, Adility founder and president. "InComm has one of the largest retail networks in the country, and a fantastic team with a track record of delivering innovative solutions to their retail partners. Through our retailer-specific platform, Adility provides the ability to expand in-store sales to a completely new category, offering targeted and measurable promotions that serve the interests of their specific customer base."

Cornelius will join InComm's executive team as president of Adility, and will focus on the convergence of online and offline sales, leveraging Adility's first-class platform and engineering team.

About InComm
InComm is a leading provider of cutting-edge prepaid products, services and transaction technologies to retailers, brands and consumers. InComm supports more than 400,000 points of distribution and helps retailers build prepaid card destinations, connects brands with new markets and gives consumers a simple, secure shopping experience. InComm stays ahead of emerging trends by analyzing market needs and leveraging its global, innovative commerce platform, go-to-market expertise and extensive partner relationships. With 123 global patents, InComm is headquartered in Atlanta and has offices in North and South America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.incomm.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/incomm.

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CONTACT: InComm, Leah Gladu, lgladu@incomm.com, +1-678-650-8836; Wonacott Communications for InComm, Morgan McDowell/ Sarah Arvizo, mmcdowell@wonacottpr.com / sarvizo@wonacottpr.com, +1-773-255-6152 / +1-310-477-2871 x675

Web Site: http://incomm.com

BBVA Compass introduces bilingual mobile banking app for iPhone

- Allows customers to access mobile banking information in both Spanish and English

- Offers flexibility for the bank's growing base of Spanish-speaking customers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass further expanded the reach of its mobile banking apps with the introduction of its bilingual iPhone app.

"This is part of our ongoing commitment to continually improve our mobile banking solutions, adding features and services to better serve our customers' needs," said Alex Carriles, executive vice president and director of Mobile Strategy and Retail Innovation at BBVA Compass. "We currently serve a number of markets with a growing Spanish-speaking population, so we wanted to give those customers access in the language that is most comfortable to them."

The bank remains committed to providing native applications for the most popular mobile platforms, allowing users to enjoy a mobile banking experience that is consistent with their chosen devices. In addition to the iPhone, BBVA Compass provides mobile banking apps for iPhone® and iPad® mobile digital devices, BlackBerry® devices and the Android(TM) mobile digital platform, and soon will be updating those to add bilingual capabilities.

"We already operate as a fully bilingual bank in the U.S., and these additions will support that commitment," Carriles said.

The latest iPhone app offers access to such mobile banking features as bill pay, account transfers, balance review, an enhanced branch locator and improved views of paid checks with zoom capabilities. This new version also introduces a full feature Bill Pay service by allowing customers not only to issue payments, but also to add payees, manage payment source accounts, display past payments, and display or cancel pending payments.

To download the free BBVA Compass app, visit the iPhone app store and search for BBVA Compass.

For more information on additional BBVA Compass mobile banking applications, visit http://www.bbvacompass.com/go/mobile. iPhone® and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.  BlackBerry® is a trademark of Research in Motion Limited Corporation Canada.   Android(TM) is a trademark of Google, Inc.

For more BBVA Compass news visit: http://www.bbvacompass.com

About BBVA Group

BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. BBVA ranks among the leading eurozone banks in terms of return on equity and efficiency. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at http://www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates more than 709 branches, including 368 in Texas, 93 in Alabama, 79 in Arizona, 65 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 20 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading Small Business Administration lenders and ranked third in American Banker's 2012 reputation study of the leading 30 banks in the U.S. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at http://www.bbvacompass.com.

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank. Compass Bank, member FDIC.

SOURCE  BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass

CONTACT: Lori Moore, Corporate Communications, +1-713-831-5623, Lori.moore@bbvacompass.com

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

Maxthon Launches Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview) to Take Cross-Platform Web Browsing to a New Level

Maxthon Cloud Browser Enables Web Content Pushing, Downloading and Syncing Across Multiple Devices and Platforms to Make Seamless Browsing A Reality

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxthon, a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers, today announced the release of Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview), designed to provide users with a seamless and unified user experience across multiple devices and platforms. Maxthon Cloud Browser works on Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android and goes beyond simply syncing bookmarks to enable users to access and push web content such as images, videos and text to and from any of their devices. Maxthon's new C4 Cloud Engine delivers these cloud services with lightning fast speed and maximum security. Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview) is available now to download at http://www.maxthon.com.

"This rollout of Maxthon Cloud Browser marks a significant step for Maxthon in our development of a cloud-powered browser that integrates full-featured cloud services," said Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "It is our mission and the focus of our innovation in this post-PC era-when people are using multiple devices to access information-to lead the browser industry in giving users the ability to move effortlessly between their devices without any interruption in their browsing experience. With each platform interlocked through our C4 Cloud engine, information will flow seamlessly from device to device."

The unique features in Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview) that set it apart from other browsers include:

    --  Cloud Push - With Maxthon Cloud and a Maxthon Passport account, users
        can push web content (text, images, videos) to and from any of their
        devices.
    --  Cloud Download - Maxthon Cloud backs up users' web downloads in the
        cloud, making it possible to access them locally and from any of their
        devices using any operating system.
    --  Cloud Engine - Maxthon Cloud Browser's engine, C4, is a fast and
        powerful pushing, storage and syncing engine that has high-performance
        cloud backup and syncing capabilities. With data encryption and a
        distributed architecture for storage, C4 protects users' privacy and
        secures their data.
    --  Unified User Experience - The most common actions and processes are
        standardized across devices and platforms. Maxthon Cloud Browser allows
        users easily to learn something once and then do it the same way on
        other devices.
Continuing in the tradition of Maxthon browsers, Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview) offers:

    --  Lightning Fast Speed - Maxthon browsers have always rendered web pages
        with record-setting speed.
    --  Cross-Platform Sync - Maxthon Cloud Browser further simplifies the user
        experience by making the cross-platform syncing of browser tabs,
        bookmarks/favorites, history, and settings automatic and transparent to
        the user.
    --  HTML5 Leadership - Maxthon offers the most comprehensive support for the
        evolving standard of HTML5 of any desktop browser.
    --  Feature Rich - Maxthon Cloud Browser comes fully loaded with features
        not found in other browsers, such as the ability to view two websites at
        once (split screen) and the ability to switch between two rendering
        engines, which allows users to access pages optimized for one of the
        other.
"We began integrating cloud services into our browser in 2005 when we were the first to enable users to sync their bookmarks/favorites between desktop computers," said Jay Shen, vice president of engineering for Maxthon. "Today's launch of Maxthon Cloud Browser takes seamless web browsing to an all new level, introducing more cloud services across more devices, and we have plans to take it even further."

About Maxthon Ltd.

Founded in 2005, Maxthon Ltd is a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers that regularly outperform other top browsers. Committed to high standards for innovation, the Maxthon suite of browsers supports a wide range of devices from desktops to mobile. Maxthon browsers are used each month by more than 100 million people in 140 countries around the globe. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. For more information about Maxthon, please visit http://www.maxthon.com.

EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE: To request an interview with a Maxthon spokesperson or to review a demo of Maxthon Cloud Browser (Preview), please contact Tarah Beaven at 415.359.2306 / tarah@landispr.com.

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Maxthon

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Cox Communications Expands Cox TV Connect(sm)

Additional channels added to app, iPhone® and iPod® touch round out capability to watch live programming in the home

ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announced today that its Cox TV Connect app will now have access to 56 new national cable channels.  Additionally, customers can access the app on the iPhone and iPod touch.  The application creates a 'second screen' experience for customers to watch live television programming in their home on their iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch device.

"Cox is continuing to expand television viewing options for our customers, particularly with 'off-TV' experience," said Steve Necessary, vice president of video product development and management.  "The new enhancements to TV Connect give customers the choice and flexibility to watch their favorite programming anywhere in their home, without a TV."

Access to live programming through Cox TV Connect marks a significant expansion of Cox's online offering.  Introduced last December, the original Cox TV Connect app for iPad has been downloaded more than 420,000 times from Apple iTunes.  The new channel lineup adds 56 new cable channels including Bio, Encore, Fox Business Network, Galavision, G4, Hallmark Movie Channel, Oxygen, Sprout, and Tennis Channel, bringing the total to over 90 channels.  In addition to the flexibility of Cox TV Connect on more devices, customers can now schedule DVR recordings remotely.  The Cox TV Connect is available at no additional charge in the Apple App Store to customers who have Cox TV Essential or Advanced TV, and have Cox Preferred, Premier or Ultimate Internet service. 

About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE  Cox Communications

Cox Communications

CONTACT: Elizabeth Rasberry, +1-404-269-8012

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

Panda Security Launches Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.1 with Anti-Exploit Technologies

- Anti-exploit protection neutralizes malware that takes advantage of zero-day  vulnerabilities in legitimate applications

- Company announces special Christmas offer: 50 percent discount on Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro at http://www.cloudantivirus.com

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, today announced the launch of a new version of its popular cloud-based consumer antivirus service Panda Cloud Antivirus, v2.1. The product incorporates new anti-exploit technologies, in both its free and pro editions, which detect and neutralize malware that exploits zero-day vulnerabilities in legitimate applications like Office, Adobe or Java as an infection vector.

"PandaLabs identifies an average of 73,000 new malware strains each day, and being able to neutralize these threats before they infect the PC is essential," explained Alberto Anon, Panda Cloud Antivirus Product Manager. "Panda Cloud Antivirus optimizes protection based on the real-time knowledge gathered from our global user community. Our behavior-based scanning technologies protect against both known and unknown, or zero-day, threats."

Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.1 provides real-time protection for Windows 8 applications, as well as numerous improvements to its interface, better performance and even lighter footprint. As with all other product updates, many of these improvements are based on the feedback received from the active community of Panda Cloud Antivirus users though the Panda Cloud Antivirus Forum.

Since Cloud Antivirus' initial release in 2009, millions of home users around the world have benefitted from its award-winning free antivirus protection and incredibly lightweight footprint. The latter is a major benefit of Collective Intelligence, Panda's proprietary technology for automatically collecting and processing millions of malware samples in the cloud instead of locally on the user's PC.

To mark the launch of the new version, Panda also announced a special Christmas offer: Users who buy Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro at http://www.cloudantivirus.com will receive a 50 percent discount on their purchase. 

About Panda Security

Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain.

Panda Security collaborates with WWF and Project Stella as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.

For more information, visit http://www.pandasecurity.com/.

SOURCE  Panda Security

Panda Security

CONTACT: Jeana Tahnk, On behalf of Panda Security, jtahnk@bateman-group.com

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

Connect With Your Mobile Workforce Using an Enterprise App Development Toolkit Which Guarantees Mobile Data Security

LONDON, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    5app, http://www.fiveapp.com the mobile app toolkit vendor, has released expert
guidance for IT decision makers looking to connect with their mobile workforce
[http://www.fiveapp.com/business/designed-for-enterprise/mobile-workforce ]. There is no
escaping the impact of BYOD on IT departments, resulting in IT decision makers
investigating cost-effective ways in which to interact with mobile employees. 5app's CTO,
Dr Tim King, advises that it is a necessity to understand the limitations of mobile
technologies, especially the communications infrastructure, in order to develop an
enterprise app [http://www.fiveapp.com/business/enterprise-app ] that actually delivers
mobile data security [http://www.fiveapp.com/business/secure/mobile-data-security ] and
real business value.

    Dr Tim King, Chief Technology Officer at 5app, explains, "When considering
commissioning or developing a mobile app, you need to look over and beyond the normal
design issues. Firstly, consider what devices you need to support from the start. If you
are going to need cross-platform, think about it early - don't start with one device type
and then consider moving to other platforms if the first is a success as this doubles,
triples or even quadruples your costs."

    To find out more about mobilising your enterprise download 5app's eBook here:
http://www.fiveapp.com/ebooks/mobilise-the-enterprise

    For CTOs looking to connect with their mobile workforce, exploit the enterprise app
development market and benefit from reliable communication with a mobile workforce, it is
vital to consider the following:

       
        1) Apps increasingly have to run on a multitude of platforms ranging from
          Blackberry and iPhone to Android and Windows 8.
        2) The mobile experience needs to mirror the quality of corporate solutions -
          with good performance, reliability and availability.
        3) Getting it wrong can be an expensive mistake: if an app is commissioned and
          written using the wrong technique you may end with an app that will not communicate
          reliably, and have to start all over again.
        4) Take care when choosing your framework as not all provide features such as
          push data that you'll need for most of your line-of-business processes.
        5) Choose a framework that supports reliable communication as standard. After
          all, reliable communication and mobile data security is the key to mobilising the
          enterprise.

    The 5app Toolkit which comprises the 5app Engines and the 5app Factory available
immediately, for free, as an online service at
http://www.factory.fiveapp.com/register.

    About 5app

    5app Limited is a mobile application software developer headquartered at the Bristol
and Bath Science Park and has an office in London.

    The 5app Factory is a cloud-based environment for the rapid application development of
robust, real-time, enterprise-scale, mobile business applications with built-in workflow,
geolocation reporting, data reliability and transactional integrity.

    5app enables businesses to develop applications once only and then to deploy a single
version across all types of smartphones and tablets. e.g. iOS, Android, BlackBerry,
Windows and Symbian.

    5app uses standard web-programming tools HTML5, CSS and Javascript and connects to any
enterprise system using standard APIs. Through the use of innovative real-time
communications, data reliability and transactional integrity are guaranteed even when
remote mobile devices are 'sleeping' or phone reception is intermittent.

    5app is designed to provide robust, enterprise-scale applications through the use of
its in-built workflow editors and geolocation reporting features.

    5app's unique 'engine' runs on any type of remote handset and removes the need for app
store-style downloads of new or updated software, whilst ensuring that all users have the
latest version of software available and only the right people are allowed to have the
application on their device. Additional security is provided through user authentication
and communications can be encrypted.

       
        For more information please contact:

        David Beesley
        itpr
        Tel: +44(0)1932-578800
        Email: info@itpr.co.uk [davidb@itpr.co.uk ]

5app Limited

FTC's Second Kids' App Report Finds Little Progress in Addressing Privacy Concerns Surrounding Mobile Applications for Children

Kids' Data Still Collected, Shared without Parents' Knowledge, Consent

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a new staff report, "Mobile Apps for Kids:  Disclosures Still Not Making the Grade examining the privacy disclosures and practices of apps offered for children in the Google Play and Apple App stores.  The report details the results of the FTC's second survey of kids' mobile apps.

Since FTC staff's first survey of kids' mobile apps in 2011, staff found little progress toward giving parents the information they need to determine what data is being collected from their children, how it is being shared, or who will have access to it.  The report also finds that many of the apps surveyed included interactive features, such as connecting to social media, and sent information from the mobile device to ad networks, analytics companies, or other third parties, without disclosing these practices to parents.

"While we think most companies have the best intentions when it comes protecting kids' privacy, we haven't seen any progress when it comes to making sure parents have the information they need to make informed choices about apps for their kids.  In fact, our study shows that kids' apps siphon an alarming amount of information from mobile devices without disclosing this fact to parents," said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz.  "All of the companies in the mobile app space, especially the gatekeepers of the app stores, need to do a better job.  We'll do another survey in the future and we will expect to see improvement."

Staff examined hundreds of apps for children and looked at disclosers and links on each app's promotion page in the app store, on the app developer's website, and within the app. According to the report, "most apps failed to provide any information about the data collected through the app, let alone the type of data collected, the purpose of the collection, and who would obtain access to the data.   Even more troubling, the results showed that many of the apps shared certain information with third parties - such as device ID, geolocation, or phone number - without disclosing that fact to parents.  Further, a number of apps contained interactive features - such as advertising, the ability to make in-app purchases, and links to social media - without disclosing these features to parents prior to download."

The survey found that:

    --  Parents are not being provided with information about what data an app
        collects, who will have access to that data, and how it will be used.
        Only 20 percent of the apps staff reviewed disclosed any information
        about the app's privacy practices.
    --  Many apps (nearly 60 percent of the apps surveyed) are transmitting
        information from a users' device back to the app developer or, more
        commonly, to an advertising network, analytics company, or other third
        party.
    --  A relatively small number of third parties received information from a
        large number of apps.  This means the third parties that receive
        information from multiple apps could potentially develop detailed
        profiles of the children based on their behavior in different apps.
    --  Many apps contain interactive features - such as advertising, links to
        social media, or the ability to purchase goods within an app - without
        disclosing those features to parents prior to download.
        --  Fifty-eight percent of the apps reviewed contained advertising
            within the app, while only 15 percent disclosed the presence of
            advertising prior to download.
        --  Twenty-two percent of the apps contained links to social networking
            services, while only nine percent disclosed that fact.
        --  Seventeen percent of the apps reviewed allow kids to make purchases
            for virtual goods within the app, with prices ranging from 99 cents
            to $29.99.  Although both stores provided certain indicators when an
            app contained in-app purchasing capabilities, these indicators were
            not always prominent and, even if noticed, could be difficult for
            many parents to understand.
The report strongly urges all entities in the mobile app industry - including app stores, app developers, and third parties providing services within the apps - to accelerate efforts to ensure that parents have the key information they need to make decisions about the apps they download for their children.  The report also urges industry to implement recommendations in the recent FTC Privacy Report including:

    --  Incorporating privacy protections into the design of mobile products and
        services;
    --  Offering parents easy-to-understand choices about the data collection
        and sharing through kids' apps; and
    --  Providing greater transparency about how data is collected, used, and
        shared through kids' apps.
In addition, FTC staff is developing new consumer education directed to parents to help navigate the mobile app marketplace and avoid apps that fail to provide adequate disclosures.

The report also states that FTC staff is launching non-public investigations to determine whether certain entities in the mobile app marketplace are violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act or engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.

The Commission vote authorizing staff to issue the report was 5-0.

The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC's online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC's website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

SOURCE  Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission

CONTACT: Cheryl Hackley, +1-202-326-2480, for Office of Public Affairs; or Manas Mohapatra, +1-202-326-3263, for Bureau of Consumer Protection

Web Site: http://www.ftc.gov

Massive Dynamics' TeliPad Preorders Strengthen Company's Entrance into Multi-Billion Dollar Smartphone Market

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD) continues to assert itself into the large smartphone market that includes Apple Inc., the Nokia Corporation, Google Inc. and Research in Motion. The Company disclosed today that preorders for the popular TeliPad product leads Company management to believe that they are achieving a foothold in this lucrative consumer electronics sector.

What sets this new TeliPad apart from smartphone competitors is that it "adds" a two-line smartphone to an existing Apple Inc. iPad (including the Mini), Android tablet or Windows tablet. The Company has posted a video showing how easy the TeliPad adds a smartphone to an iPad Mini in about one minute at http://www.massivedynamicscorp.com/investors.html

The new TeliPad product from Massive Dynamics eliminates the need to carry a separate smartphone if you already own certain computing tablets. Because of its two line functionality, the one TeliPad device actually takes the place of two smartphones and a tablet, by making 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.

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

SOURCE  Massive Dynamics, Inc.

Massive Dynamics, Inc.

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

Wipro Technologies Launches SmartOffers in Partnership with Intuition Intelligence

EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey and BANGALORE, India, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing
business of Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), today announced the launch of Wipro SmartOffers - a
location based solution for banks, in partnership with Intuition Intelligence.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/579804 )

    Wipro SmartOffers, primarily targeted at retail banks, will help increase coupon
redemption rates significantly by delivering the right offers to the bank's customers over
the mobile or the internet. The solution leverages Wipro's mobile based applications IP,
data models and partner's algorithms to deliver highly targeted offers. Wipro is working
with Intuition Intelligence who has a patented machine learning algorithm that applies
rapid real time learning to target coupons.

    Vijay Sharma, Global Domain Head - Banking and Financial Services, Wipro Technologies,
said, "We expect Wipro SmartOffers to enable banks to pre-empt commoditization by building
brand loyalty and creating additional revenue streams. We are already testing the concept
with several banks across the globe, which gives us a first mover advantage and are very
encouraged by the prospects."

    Dr. Arif Ansari, Founder of Intuition Intelligence, Inc, said, "Our unique Intuition
Intelligence Super Relevancy Engine proactively brings real time, contextually relevant
offers to digital banking customers by server and client side learning. Unlike the
aggregator centric models currently in practice in the market, this solution champions the
Bank Centric Offer Model."

    Meheriar Hasan, Managing Principal, MMH Consulting said, "The rapid migration from
online to mobile banking, brings challenges as well as new opportunity in terms of
understanding real-time intent of users at a given location. This can be leveraged to
provide highly targeted offers to meet the customers' needs in terms of specific products
and services."

    Wipro's SmartOffers is optimally built to leverage the unique features of both online
and mobile channels. It is a multi-channel application that is integrated with the bank's
retail mobile and online offerings, and supports IOS and Android based smartphones. This
solution will link the bank's internal and external ecosystem; leading to new revenue
streams centering on offer optimization and redemption.

    About Wipro Technologies

    Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading
Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to
enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business
outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through
Technology"- helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company
recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach
to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro
Technologies has over 135,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more
information, please visit http://www.wipro.com/ [http://www.wipro.com ] or contact us at
info@wipro.com.

    Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements

    Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are
forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to,
risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our
ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to
maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our
international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas,
disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and
integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the
success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal
governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital
or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and
general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that
could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov/ [http://www.sec.gov ]. We may, from time to time, make additional
written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the
company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to
shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made
from time to time by us or on our behalf.

       
        Media Contacts

        India:
        Dirk Lewis
        Wipro Technologies
        +91-7760983976
        dirk.lewis@wipro.com

        US:
        Eric Belove
        Wipro Technologies
        +1-732-216-6242
        eric.belove@wipro.com

        UK:
        Rahul Kadavakolu
        Wipro Technologies
        +44(0)7920205496
        rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com

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PeepsandCompany.com Supersizes Holiday Gift Giving!

...Follow on Twitter for a Chance to Win

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PeepsandCompany.com, the online store featuring candy and merchandise from Just Born's signature candy brands, PEEPS(®), HOT TAMALES(®), MIKE AND IKE(®) and GOLDENBERG'S(®) PEANUT CHEWS(®), is introducing a new lineup of supersized specialty, branded gift boxes. These gifts will make a big impression on friends and family members this holiday season.

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New supersized Items include:

    --  Supersized 1.5 lb box of PEEPS(®) Marshmallow Chicks (contains 18 trays
        of 5 count yellow marshmallow chicks)
    --  Supersized 1.5 lb box of MIKE AND IKE(® )Original Fruits (contains 48
        .5 oz pouches)
    --  Supersized 1.5 lb box of HOT TAMALES(® )Cinnamon candies (contains 48
        .5 oz pouches) ( )
John Kerr, Director of PEEPS & COMPANY(®), commented, "Fans will love these new supersized versions of their favorite candy brands. Whether you know a huge PEEPS(®), MIKE AND IKE(®) or HOT TAMALES(®) fan or you're looking for a unique gift for that special someone, these supersized items are perfect for holiday gift giving or any time of the year!" Available today at http://www.peepsandcompany.com or at a PEEPS & COMPANY(®) retail store near you.

"SUPERSIZED GIFTS" SWEEPSTAKES :

Adding to the buzz surrounding these new items, PEEPS & COMPANY(® )has begun a "Supersized Gifts" Sweepstakes via Twitter, that will end at 11:59 PM/EST on December 27, 2012. Go to http://www.twitter.com/peepsandcompany for details and rules.  In addition to giving away the supersized PEEPS(®), HOT TAMALES(®) and MIKE AND IKE(® )gift boxes, there will be giveaways of the Giant PEEPS(®) Plush Bunny and Giant PEEPS(®) Plush Chick, each of which has a retail value of $150.

PEEPS & COMPANY(®)

In addition to finding their favorite candy brands and merchandise at http://www.peepsandcompany.com, fans can visit a PEEPS & COMPANY(®)( )retail( )store in Bethlehem, PA, National Harbor, MD and Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.

The PEEPS & COMPANY(®) stores offer a fun, energy filled retail experience appealing to all five senses.  Shoppers of all ages are entertained by captivating music, lights, interactive displays, and videos featuring historic and present day elements of all their favorite Just Born brands.

Just( )Born, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, where it manufactures PEEPS(®), HOT TAMALES(®), and MIKE AND IKE(®) Brand Candies. GOLDENBERG'S(®) PEANUT CHEWS(®) are produced in Philadelphia, PA.  All Just Born candies are made in the U.S.A.

SOURCE  PEEPS & COMPANY

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PEEPS & COMPANY

CONTACT: Ellie Deardorff, +1-609-279-0977, justbornpr@comcast.net or Milena DeLuca, +1-609-921-1695, justbornpr@verizon.net

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

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New LTE QoE Drive and Walk Test Solution

CS Fallback, Dropped Call Rates, Data KPIs and more measured

CARDIFF, Wales, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Epitiro today announces the release of its latest ipQ(TM) LTE test solution that
measures quality of experience (QoE) from smartphones and reports findings in real-time.

    The new ipQ LTE test solution includes key performance indicators (KPI) that are
relevant to 4G networks including CS Fallback times and Call Failure Rates, as well as a
wealth of measurements such as speed, latency, RF signal strength and geo-location.

    The ipQ LTE test solution uses an app on an LTE smartphone to measure network
performance. The KPIs are immediately viewable on-line via the ipQ Dashboard with powerful
tables, charts and graphs that provide vital QoE insight.

    "The flexibility and affordability of the new ipQ LTE QoE Test Solution makes it
compelling to operators who want to see network performance as its happening," said Gavin
Johns, CEO, Epitiro. "And, as it is app-based with an SaaS platform, operators can get
their testing up and running immediately."

    With a low per-unit cost, the ipQ LTE test solution is ideal for numerous smartphone
"probe" deployment situations including comparative benchmarking of operators or testing
special high-traffic events (concerts, sports, parades). Walk testing is made easy with
the optional powered backpack, while an in-vehicle harness conveniently houses smartphones
for drive testing. Custom enclosures are available for permanent or temporary
installations in-building or outdoors.

    Trials of the ipQ Performance Monitoring Solution with LTE testing capability are
available to mobile network operators and industry consultants upon request.

    Further information is available on Epitiro's website. http://www.epitiro.com

    About Epitiro

    Epitiro is the manufacturer of the ipQ Performance Measurement Solution for measuring
quality of experience (QoE) of fixed and mobile networks. Clients such as Telefonica O2,
Vodafone, Orange, Ofcom, Telecom New Zealand, BT, Etisalat, and many others rely on
Epitiro's ipQ to measure and manage network performance. Founded in 2000, Epitiro has
headquarters in Cardiff, Wales, UK.

       
        Corporate Contact for Media Only:
        Iain Wood
        Epitiro Group Ltd.
        +44 (0)2920 488226
        iwood@epitiro.com

Epitiro

Biscom Enhances Secure File Transfer App for iPad

Upgrades Include New Secure Collaboration Workspace and Microsoft Active Directory Authentication

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Biscom, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise secure file transfer and secure fax solutions, today unveiled version 2.0 of its Secure File Transfer (SFT) app for iPad. New functionality includes the availability of secure workspaces and Microsoft Active Directory authentication enhancements.

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Biscom's SFT iPad app enables business professionals to use their Apple iPad devices to receive, view, and send documents and files securely. It provides instant and secure online and offline access to files delivered by Biscom's secure file transfer solution. The app provides the same secure and auditable file exchange with automatic encryption of files in-transit and at rest, and support for any file size or type from the iPad.

The secure workspace enhancement means iPad users can work in a collaborative, secured workspace on-the-go without worrying about data breaches or violating privacy laws and/or governmental regulations.

"For organizations large and small, the need for privacy, confidentiality, and controlled access from mobile devices are increasing daily in response to business needs for portability," said Bill Ho, president of Biscom. "With Biscom's secure workspace, participants who are on-the-go can collaborate on projects, share documents, start discussions, and receive email notifications when the workspace is updated. All workspace activities are secure and automatically tracked."

In addition, the Microsoft Active Directory authentication enhancement facilitates integration with Microsoft Exchange environments, enabling AD users of the SFT app to use their AD credentials for authentication on their iPads.

The new Biscom Delivery Server (BDS) iPad app can be found in the Apple App store here or by searching "Biscom Delivery Server."

About Biscom
Founded in 1986, Biscom, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, pioneered the fax server and hosted on-demand cloud fax marketplaces. Biscom, the industry's recognized innovation and customer service leader, has provided many of the world's largest enterprises with document delivery solutions, including secure fax solutions and secure file transfer and collaboration products.

    Media Contacts:
    Alan Gonsenhauser            Julie Sculley/Paul DiPerna
    SVP, Chief Marketing Officer Schwartz MSL Boston
    Biscom, Inc.                 781-684-0770
    978-367-3590                 biscom@schwartzmsl.com
    ag@biscom.com

SOURCE  Biscom, Inc.

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Biscom, Inc.

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

Charity Dynamics Builds Momentum, Receives Significant Investment from Vitesse Capital Partners

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Dynamics, a leading provider of online marketing and fundraising solutions for nonprofits, today announced a significant equity investment in the company by Austin-based Vitesse Capital Partners, LLC.

Charity Dynamics' services and solutions empower nonprofit organizations to create and implement results-driven fundraising strategies through online programs, live and virtual events, social media and mobile solutions. The investment from Vitesse will help position Charity Dynamics for continued growth and success as the company continues to serve the online fundraising needs of charitable groups across the country. Charity Dynamics' founder, Donna Wilkins, will continue to serve as chief executive officer and as a board director. Vitesse's John Thornborrow will take on an active operational role with Charity Dynamics as the company's new chief operating officer. Thornborrow also will serve as a board director along with Vitesse Founder Gregg Burt. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

"I'm excited for Charity Dynamics to partner with Vitesse as it will allow me to focus more of my energy on the strategies that keep our company delivering the most relevant and innovative solutions and services to nonprofit organizations," said Wilkins. "Our clients will continue to receive the same great service that they've come to expect from Charity Dynamics. We now have the benefit of additional operational expertise and guidance to support our company's future growth plans and further strengthen our leadership position as we serve the needs of the nonprofit marketplace."

"Charity Dynamics has demonstrated strong performance throughout its history and will continue to operate its business in the same fashion moving forward," added John Thornborrow, managing partner with Vitesse Capital Partners. "This is an investment in the growth of a company that's doing great things by empowering nonprofits to reach more people, achieve stronger online fundraising results and more effectively fulfill their missions. We look forward to working closely with Donna and her management team to drive ongoing value and further build upon Charity Dynamics' success."

Charity Dynamics' innovative Boundless Fundraising(TM) solution has been used by nonprofit organizations to raise more than $200 million since the suite of applications launched four years ago. The company's growing list of clients includes American Cancer Society, The ALS Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Salvation Army.

In addition to being named to Austin Business Journal's 2012 Best Places to Work list, Charity Dynamics has been recognized for the last three consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing private companies in Central Texas. The company also has been listed consistently on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list which recognizes the country's highest performing entrepreneurial companies that exemplify cutting-edge business models and rapid growth.

About Charity Dynamics
Charity Dynamics provides comprehensive online marketing and fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations. The company's expert consulting services enable nonprofits to create and implement results-driven fundraising strategies through online programs, live and virtual events, social media and mobile solutions. Organizations using Charity Dynamics' innovative Boundless Fundraising® solution have raised more than $200 million directly through the suite of applications since it launched in late 2008. Charity Dynamics' clients include The ALS Association, American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Salvation Army. For more information, please visit http://www.charitydynamics.com.

About Vitesse Capital Partners, LLC
Vitesse Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm with the strategy of acquiring and growing a portfolio of technology solutions providers. Vitesse has assembled a highly capable and proven management team with decades of experience and success in investments, mergers and acquisitions, integrations, financing transactions, operations, turnarounds, and divestitures. Vitesse Capital seeks to invest in and participate operationally in companies where the addition of strong managerial talent and renewed strategic and operational focus can create more opportunity for growth and expansion in existing and new markets. The Firm is privately owned by its principals and located in Austin, Texas. For more information, please refer to the Vitesse website at http://www.vitessecapital.com.

SOURCE  Charity Dynamics

Charity Dynamics

CONTACT: Thomas Aitchison, +1-512-826-6161, thomas@storylinecommunications.com

Web Site: http://vitessecapital.com

Keep the Holidays Happy with Protection for Your Smartphone Photos & Videos

Carbonite Mobile Offers Expanded Protect Features for Android

BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays bring endless photo opportunities of family, friends and food. With 56% of smartphone owners choosing their phones over their cameras to chronicle their lives through photos and videos*, Carbonite, Inc., a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small businesses, reminds them that it's important to back up and protect that content. Recently Carbonite updated its free mobile app - Carbonite Mobile - to add new features that make it even easier to protect the photos and videos on your Android smartphone or tablet for free.

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Backing up and protecting all of the mobile content captured on smartphones and tablets ensures that precious memories are accessible and safe, whether Santa Claus accidentally steps on your new tablet or a crazy New Year's Eve bash leads to a lost phone. Carbonite Mobile allows people to back up the photos and videos created on their mobile devices to the cloud, and also includes features exclusively for Android that protect their mobile device and personal data in the event of loss or theft.

New to the lineup of features that protect Android phones and tablets is "Capture", which allows the device owner to remotely activate a phone's camera and capture an image of the person using the phone if it is lost or stolen. You may capture a photo of your thief red-handed, which can be shared with authorities and used to aid in the recover of your missing device.

Additional protection features of Carbonite Mobile for Android include:

    --  Locate: Uses the Android device's built-in location services to track
        where it is
    --  Ring: This feature causes the Android device to emit a sound, even when
        set to silent or vibrate
    --  Lock: Remotely adds a passcode to the Android device for additional
        security
    --  Capture: If you think your device was stolen, remotely activate the
        camera to capture a photo of the person using your phone
    --  Destroy: Remotely wipes a user's personal data (including SD card) from
        an Android device, restoring it to factory settings
In addition to Carbonite Mobile's Protect features, Backup and Access features are provided to both Android and iOS users. The Backup feature lets people back up the full resolution photos and videos located on their iOS or Android device securely to the cloud, and archives any photos and videos accidentally deleted from the mobile device. The Access feature allows people to view all of their backed up files from any device with the app or through Carbonite's web portal. For current Carbonite online backup customers, the App will also allow them to access the files in their Carbonite PC or Mac backup.

Carbonite Mobile is available now for free for iOS and Android devices and can easily be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play Store.

Additional Resources
About the Carbonite Mobile Apps - http://www.carbonite.com/mobile
Carbonite Mobile for Android
Carbonite Mobile for iOS

*Study conducted by Carbonite and Wakefield Research in Q2 2012.

Media Contact
Megan Wittenberger

Carbonite

617-421-5687
mwittenberger@carbonite.com

SOURCE  Carbonite, Inc.

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Carbonite, Inc.

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

EW Ventures Opens Online Sports Merchandise Store with Nearly 25 Product Categories for Sports Fans and Athletes: SportsMerchandiseHall.com

DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois-based sports merchandise retailer, EW Ventures LLC, today announced its new online store at http://www.SportsMerchandiseHall.com, offering nearly 25 product categories for sports fans and athletes.

EW Ventures LLC is a small family owned company that launched this past year and is excited to be opening its new store just in time for holiday shopping. Product categories at SportsMerchandiseHall.com include but are not limited to: baseball, basketball, camping, college sports, fan gear, fishing, football, golf, hockey, NASCAR, soccer, swimming, and tailgating.

SportsMerchandiseHall.com also offers select products in multipacks for teams and organizations. Examples include stadium seats, jerseys, and plaques. Products found on the website are for males and females of all ages and the Company plans to add additional products to its site as it grows.

SportsMerchandiseHall.com has also launched a blog within its site that will share product reviews, team discussions, various sports topics, how-to's, gift giving ideas and more.

SportsMerchandiseHall.com conveniently accepts all major credit cards and products purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States via FedEx or UPS Standard. Customers should allow 3 to 5 business days for orders to arrive, and allocate a few extra days for shipping surrounding the holidays.

For more information on EW Ventures LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.SportsMerchandiseHall.com.

SOURCE  EW Ventures LLC

EW Ventures LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

hopTo Inc. Unveils Intuitive Mobile Productivity Application Offering A Revolutionary User Experience

CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- hopTo Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GraphOn Corporation (OTCQB: GOJO), today announced the limited beta release of their revolutionary new product, hopTo, for the flourishing mobile-to-PC marketplace. In aiming to bring a more natural and intuitive approach to remote desktop accessibility, hopTo offers a new kind of user experience for interacting with and editing documents remotely on tablets and other mobile devices. 

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hopTo, which is available as a limited beta as of today, boasts a number of significant advantages over various competing products. Rather than simply displaying the remote desktop on the mobile device using traditional "screen-scraping" techniques, hopTo allows users to browse, edit and save documents and files on their PC through an easy, user-centric, multi-touch enhanced user interface that feels natural to the mobile device.

"We are excited for the world to experience hopTo - we believe it is the most personal and intuitive mobile productivity app currently available," said Eldad Eilam, President and CEO of hopTo Inc. "Mobile devices have changed the way we live, providing instant access at our fingertips. hopTo has the potential to transform the way we connect to and interact with our most important documents, regardless of where they are stored. It offers the power and flexibility of the PC, but with a mobile-centric user experience."

Each subsequent update promises additional impressive features. Expect to see full support for the Microsoft Office Suite(TM), expansion into cloud storage services, and support for multiple PCs.  While hopTo is currently compatible with the iPad®, users can expect to access the software on iPhone® and Android® devices in upcoming releases.

"hopTo brings an unprecedented level of freedom and convenience to mobile users. All of your documents are literally just a touch away and can be accessed and edited from anywhere in the world, simply, from a mobile device," said Christoph Berlin, COO of hopTo Inc.  "Moreover, with the ability to search, access and edit files on your personal PC and cloud storage services simultaneously, tablet devices will take on an entirely new role in the personal cloud environment."

About hopTo Inc.
hopTo Inc., is a remote desktop solution offering a new kind of user-experience for interacting with and editing your documents with a simple touch, swipe or pinch. hopTo is based on and protected by a wide array of proprietary technology, including many issued and applied-for patents. hopTo will be marketed through the newly established, wholly-owned GraphOn(TM) subsidiary hopTo Inc. Those wishing to receive updates on hopTo developments and the beta release, please visit http://www.hopTo.com.

About GraphOn Corporation

Founded in 1996, GraphOn Corporation is a publicly traded company headquartered in Campbell, California. The company is an innovator of cost-effective, advanced solutions that help customers retrieve applications from anywhere.

This press release contains statements that are forward looking as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ significantly from those described in the forward looking statements.  Factors that may cause such a difference include the following: the success of our new products depends on a number of factors including market acceptance and our ability to manage the risks associated with new product introduction and developing and marketing new versions of the product; our revenue could be adversely impacted if any of our significant customers reduces its order levels or fails to order during a reporting period; and other factors, including those set forth under Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and in other documents we have filed with the SEC.

GraphOn is a registered trademark of GraphOn Corp. hopTo is a trademark of hopTo Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Contact:
Carrie Smith
1-408-688-2674
pr@hopto.com

SOURCE  hopTo Inc.

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hopTo Inc.

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

Opscode Announces #ChefConf 2013

Second Annual User Conference to Focus on Building Skills, Workflows, and Strategies for Guiding Your Best Path to Infrastructure Automation

Featured Speakers Include IT Innovators from Adobe, Ancestry.com, Circonus, DreamHost, Edmunds, HashiCorp, Kickstarter, Message Bus, Nordstrom, Riot Games and Splunk

SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Opscode®, the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced its second annual user conference, #ChefConf 2013, taking place at the Hyatt Embarcadero in San Francisco, April 24-26, 2013. #ChefConf 2013 will deliver three days of technical sessions, training, and keynotes presentations designed to help guide businesses on their path to infrastructure automation. To register and take advantage of ultra-early bird launch pricing for #ChefConf 2013, please go here.

"With nearly two million downloads and tens of thousands of users around the world, Opscode Chef has become a critical part of automating and managing large-scale infrastructure and an enabler of the DevOps movement," said Adam Jacob, Chief Customer Officer, Opscode. "We're now at an inflection point in the next wave of IT infrastructure, as companies of all types and sizes look to speed application release cycles and reduce business risk with an integrated approach to development and operations. #ChefConf 2013 represents a key gathering place during a period of rapid change in IT, bringing together hundreds of IT innovators to establish shared best practices in DevOps for improving IT agility and efficiency worldwide."

"Our research is showing that IT complexity continues to be further exacerbated by the lack of collaboration between development and operations in enterprise organizations," said Ronni Colville, VP of Research, Gartner. "Well-executed DevOps strategies can solve both these issues, and we expect at least 20 percent of Global 2000 organizations to adopt a DevOps methodology to do just that by 2015[1]. Innovative solutions will help drive DevOps adoption by building shared knowledge, skills and strategies for leveraging this integrated approach to application delivery for maximum benefit."

Last year's #ChefConf sold out, attracting nearly 500 system administrators, application developers, IT operations professionals, and enterprise architects to collaborate in creating shared knowledge and best practices for executing DevOps strategies in the data center, public and private clouds. #ChefConf 2013 will feature presentations from IT leaders representing some of the most leading-edge consumer and technology companies in the world. Already confirmed speakers include:

    --  Rob Cummings, Program Manager, Infrastructure Engineering, Nordstrom
    --  John Esser, Director of Engineering Productivity and Agile Development,
        Ancestry.com
    --  Mitchell Hashimoto, Founder, HashiCorp
    --  Jeremy LaTrasse, CEO, Message Bus
    --  John Martin, Senior Director, Production Engineering, Edmunds.com
    --  John Martinez, Cloud Operations Engineer, Adobe
    --  Alex Munk, Senior Product Manager, Splunk
    --  Carl Perry, Cloud Architect, DreamHost
    --  Theo Schlossnagle, CEO, Circonus
    --  Aaron Suggs, Operations Engineer, Kickstarter
    --  Jamie Winsor, Software Engineer, Riot Games
For individuals and companies interested in submitting a speaking proposal for #ChefConf, please see the Call for Proposals here. For organizations interested in sponsoring and exhibiting at #ChefConf 2013, please go here.

Registration is $800 for ultra-early bird pricing, running through February 3(rd), for the April 24-26 conference, which includes plenary sessions and three full tracks of deeply technical content. Registration for the Chef workshops on Wednesday, April 24, costs $450. Rooms are available at the Hyatt Embarcadero for a discounted rate.

About Opscode Chef

Opscode Chef is an open source systems integration framework built for automating infrastructure in the data center, private or public cloud. It allows software developers, engineers, and architects to easily deploy thousands of servers and scale applications throughout an entire infrastructure. Through a combination of configuration management and service-oriented architectures, Chef, Hosted Chef(TM) and Private Chef(TM) make it easy to create an elegant, fully automated infrastructure while simplifying systems management. For more information, visit http://www.opscode.com.

About Chef Community

In just four years, Opscode's Chef Community has grown to tens of thousands of users and 700 community cookbooks, supporting everything from Amazon EC2 and HP Cloud to Windows, Linux and VMware. More than 1,000 individuals and 160 organizations are contributing code to Chef, which has been downloaded nearly 2 million times and has surpassed a growth rate of more than 100,000 downloads per month.

About Opscode
Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. Opscode helps companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment; and save developers and systems engineers time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.

[1] Gartner, "DevOps: Born in the Cloud and Coming to the Enterprise," Cameron Haight, October 27, 2010.

Press Contact:

Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com

206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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

Introducing Refinery29's Tinseltown Bazaar: A Three-Day, One-Stop Holiday Destination That Takes Gift-Giving To A Whole New Entertainment Level

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Refinery29, the global source for all the best fashion and lifestyle news, trends, and shopping, announced today the launch of an exciting new addition to its premium original content lineup, and just in time for the holiday shopping season -- Tinseltown Bazaar, a multi-faceted three-day holiday pop-up shop in NYC.

"Inspiration-based shopping is a major focus for Refinery29," says founder, Philippe von Borries. "And Tinseltown is another means of showing users and brands how we can engage audiences, as well as the convergence of all of our greatest assets--incredible product and resources, imaginative programming, and an innovative user experience."

What: Refinery29's "Live from Tinseltown" online experience comes to life with a festive three-day holiday pop-up shop, dubbed "Tinseltown Bazaar"

When: December 14th, 15th & 16th. Friday and Sunday from 12pm-6pm, Saturday from 12pm-7pm

Where: 201 Mulberry Street, New York City (Refinery29's Tinseltown Bazaar will take over the Openhouse Gallery Space)

Why: The first ever event of its kind will offer an additional way to extend the "Live from Tinseltown" experience to consumers, featuring special surprises from the site's beloved brands, as well as one-of-a-kind merchandise and exclusive collaborations

Brands: Beacon's Closet, Bing Bang,Chloe + Isabel, Cloak & Dagger, Dannijo, D.L. & Co, Ernest Alexander, Frends, Giles & Brother, Glossybox, Graphic Image, Gryson, IllBeCa, Izola, John Allan's, Life Curated, Lulu Frost & George Frost, Marais, Mr. Boddington, Nifty Thrifty, Olivia Harris, Rebecca Minkoff, Shashi, Sweet William, The Supply Change, Thomas Sires, White + Warren, Wool and the Gang, Yarnz, and Refinery29 Exclusives

Food Vendors: CakeBites, Chloe's Soft Serve, Crumbs, Fatty Sundays & Co, Hot Blondies Bakery, Lost Weekend NYC, The Lodge

Interactive Activities: Braid Bar & Eye/Lip touch ups provided by Glossybox, DIY Activities

Who: Refinery29's editorial team and founders will be present throughout the bazaar, with designer guests

Additional Information:

    --  Refinery29's Tinseltown features three interactive online and offline
        components; Live from Tinseltown (kitschy and cool video series),
        Tinseltown Gift Guide (shop straight from the inspiration of the
        videos), and the Tinseltown Bazaar (Refinery29 comes to life with the
        Nolita pop-up!).
    --  The site's comprehensive holiday hub, Tinseltown,
        http://www.Refinery29.com/holiday, will inspire readers through December 25th,
        and be a welcomed diversion from the stresses of the holiday season.
About Refinery29

Refinery29 is the world's place for discovering, empowering, and celebrating personal style. Combining daily local newsletter editions and a website that serves as a global style hub, Refinery29 offers the only 360-degree source for shopping, breaking fashion news, trends, beauty, local insider guides, and at-home sneak-peeks of fashion's finest. At Refinery29, great style isn't just a one-way obsession--it's a fast-changing world where readers talk, designers and brands engage, and great fashion influences everything. http://www.Refinery29.com

SOURCE  Refinery29

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Web Site: http://www.Refinery29.com

Help Craft The Future Of Entropia Universe With Your Android Mobile Device

MMO Real Cash Economy App Available Today

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MindArk, the developer of the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (or MMORCE), announced today the Virtual Tycoon app for mobile devices running Android. This new app allows players in Entropia Universe to take care of in game business from their mobile Android devices, with iOS support coming early next year. 

"We are in a world where people are constantly on the go and they always have mobile devices with them," said David Simmonds, CEO of MindArk. "Since Entropia Universe is non-stop as well, players need access to their characters and accounts whenever and wherever. In short, this is the first step in making the Entropia Universe experience available when away from the computer."

Virtual Tycoon gives players full access to the Construction system, the Auction system, Storage, Accounting, Avatar Skills and Professions, and Hall of Fame information. One of the most exciting features is the ability to craft and auction items from your Android mobile device. With full access to storage and all the details of the items contained therein, colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need.  This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.

Since Entropia Universe is all about real-world money and business, one of the most requested features in Virtual Tycoon is the ability to easily put items up for auction, use the trade terminal, and access accounts for withdrawals and deposits. Players also no longer need to fear missing out on a critical auction session as push notifications can be sent with updates on wins, losses and current bids. Additionally the mobile auction system makes it possible to check on the acquisition of materials needed to fulfill detailed construction plans. Finally, players can view and plan the progression of their Avatars by easily accessing their skills and professions.

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE) game in the world. Players have no monthly costs, but deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any planet in the Entropia Universe. For more information on Entropia Universe or to download the free game please visit http://www.entropiauniverse.com. To download directly visit the Google Play App store at https://play.google.com/store.   

About MindArk

MindArk is the developer and publisher of Entropia Universe, a game space that encompasses multiple planet partners each with their own unique setting and gameplay style. As the largest real economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world Entropia Universe offers players the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any virtual planet or in the real world. Entropia Universe uses a state of the art graphics engine to deliver the highest quality visuals in an MMO today.

For more information on MindArk please contact us at the email below or go to our website at http://www.mindark.com.   

MindArk Media:
David Tractenberg
(310) 453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

SOURCE  MindArk

MindArk

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

Announcing "KIDS DISCOVER for iPad"

A COMPLETE ISSUE IS AVAILABLE FREE IN THE APPLE APP STORE

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KIDS DISCOVER, creator of award-winning reading products for children ages 6-12, announces a NEW interactive reading experience for kids available now for the iPad. 

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KIDS DISCOVER for iPad is compatible with all generations of the iPad, including the iPad mini, and features interactive 3D models, animations, HD video, audio, high-res photos, and fun activities that will engross kids (and parents!) for hours.

"We've taken our core mission, which is to create a compelling learning experience for kids, and re-imagined it for the iPad," says Ted Levine, Director of Digital Development at KIDS DISCOVER. "We recognized a need among parents and teachers for highly-interactive educational apps that can get kids excited about reading, so we developed a product that would take advantage of the tactile properties native to iPad while retaining a strong focus on reading and learning."

To celebrate the launch, KIDS DISCOVER is making a complete issue -- Galaxies -- available for free in the Apple App Store.  "We believe that experiencing a full issue is the best way to demonstrate the value of KIDS DISCOVER for iPad.  Once kids and parents experience KIDS DISCOVER in this new format, we're confident they will want more," says Levine.  "And, as with our print products, there are never any ads, keeping KIDS DISCOVER a protected space for children."

Current titles include Antarctica, Washington, D.C. and Galaxies, while upcoming titles include Ancient China, Simple Machines, Extreme Weather, Lewis & Clark and Cells.

KIDS DISCOVER for iPad is available monthly and can be purchased by annual subscription for $19.99 or monthly for $1.99. In-app purchases can also be made for individual titles at $2.99.

For more information visit http://www.kidsdiscover.com

About KIDS DISCOVER
Founded in 1991 by a devoted parent committed to creating high-quality children's magazines, KIDS DISCOVER remains a leader in educational publishing, offering an extensive, award-winning library of nonfiction titles available both in print and for the iPad. KIDS DISCOVER titles are used for science and social studies curricula in over 30,000 schools nationwide.

EDITOR NOTE: For images or a free sample, contact Ted Levine, tlevine@kidsdiscover.com

    Contact:                Ted Levine
                            (212) 812-2861
                            tlevine@kidsdiscover.com
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Global Payments Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Asia-Pacific Joint Venture

ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading, worldwide provider of electronic transaction processing solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 44% interest in its merchant services joint venture in Asia-Pacific from The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("HSBC").

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In 2006, Global Payments and HSBC formed a joint venture, Global Payments Asia Pacific Limited, to provide payment processing services to merchants in Asia-Pacific, in which Global Payments' ownership was 56%. Under the terms of today's agreement, Global Payments will pay HSBC a total of US$242 million.  Global Payments will continue to be HSBC's preferred strategic partner for card acquiring services in Asia-Pacific, covering 11 markets.

The positive effect of this acquisition is included in the company's existing fiscal 2013 outlook.

About Global Payments
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies and multi-national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.  Global Payments, a Fortune 1000 company, offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management.  Visit http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com for more information about the company and its services.

     Investor
     contact:    investor.relations@globalpay.com Media contact: media.relations@globalpay.com
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Web Site: http://www.globalpaymentsinc.com

Trend Micro and Androider Enhance Application Developer Support System

First in the Industry to Adopt Trend Micro's Evaluation System for Application Pre-Screening

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Japanese Android application review and information website Androider.JP, recently announced that it is working with Trend Micro, the global leader in cloud security, to integrate the company's Mobile App Reputation Solution to pre-screen applications for irregularities and security problems. This will increase the overall quality of applications available through the site helping to prevent the spread of illegitimate applications.

In the recent security report roundup for the third quarter of 2012, Trend Micro found that high-risk and malicious applications targeting users of Google's Android platform increased from nearly 30,000 in June to almost 175,000 in September. In response to this escalating number, Androider has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of dangerous applications.

In order for an application to be released as certified and safe via the Androider website, it must pass Androider's proprietary security check which includes verification by Trend Micro. In the event a developer registers a faulty or malicious application with the service, the developer will receive feedback and have the opportunity to correct any issues before the application is released to the public.

Trend Micro's mobile application evaluation system independently collects, scans and rates more than 10,000 mobile applications in a single day.  Each application is subject to an automatic rating and analysis system. These applications are evaluated in three areas: malware and security risks, privacy risks, and system resource consumption. The information gathered by this system is used by the Android phone security software Trend Micro(TM) Mobile Security.

Currently, both companies are working towards a screening process aimed at evaluating not only irregularities and security faults, but also the treatment of personal information by applications, the consumption of system resources, and other related issues. Through this partnership, Androider and Trend Micro hope to eliminate a wide range of concerns for both developers and users.

"We are dedicated to providing developers and users with the safest and most secure way to create and obtain applications for their Android devices. By integrating Trend Micro's Mobile App Reputation Solution, we're taking one step further in preventing the spread of malicious applications," said Takeshi Ikeda CEO, Androider & Co.

"All mobile ecosystems and devices are increasingly at risk from threats. The fact that the Android ecosystem allows users to install apps from independent sources means that businesses who offer these download services have a duty of care to ensure their product is as risk free as possible. Androider is leading the way in providing a safe and trustworthy service to users, and we are very proud to be supporting efforts to keep mobile users safe and happy," said Eva Chen, Founder and CEO, Trend Micro.

Following the system below, only safe Android applications will be introduced to the users of Androider.

Developer background checks:

Users can see the profiles of application developers which discourages the participation of developers who intentionally produce harmful applications.

Proprietary security checks:

Androider conducts comprehensive security checks and evaluations, including testing by Trend Micro Mobile Application Reputation Service. After thorough automated security checks each application is finally vetted by a researcher.

Requirements for certification as a safe and fun Android application:

    1. Developed by a certified developer
    2. Pass Androider's proprietary security check
    3. Recommended by registered users
Once all three conditions are met, the developer will receive official authorization that the application has been certified by Androider and the application will be introduced to users via the website.

* TREND MICRO and Trend Micro Mobile Security are registered trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. Androider® is the registered trademark of LECRE Inc. Android is the trademark of Google, Inc. All company names, service names, and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) global threat intelligence data mining framework, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://newsroom.trendmicro.com/  and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss.   Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

SOURCE  Trend Micro

Trend Micro

CONTACT: Alan Wallace, Trend Micro, Senior Global PR Manager, pr@trendmicro.com, (425) 522-3180

Web Site: http://www.trendmicro.com/us/index.html

Mine Launches 'Ownership Directory' of People and their Favorite Purchases

New App Powers Product Discovery By Browsing What Other People Have Bought

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mine today launched the first application for easily creating and browsing user profiles of purchases. The Mine app is a giant leap forward for building a global ownership directory that lets users expand their tastes by discovering new products and stores through people they know or admire. Backed by Palo Alto super-angel Michael Dearing of Harrison Metal Capital with a $600,000 seed investment, the Mine app is available immediately on the iPhone App Store and at http://getmine.com.

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Despite the growing volume of public social media updates, tweets and photos related to people's purchases, and the explosion of wants, likes, and wish lists all over the web, no site or app currently focuses exclusively on what people have actually bought recently, on and off-line. This existing sharing behavior was the starting point for Mine.

To create an 'ownership directory' and make sharing purchases faster, easier and more useful for all parties, Mine features three key innovations:

    1. An automatic e-receipt importer lets new users preview their recent
       purchase history in a single click, by reviving receipts from Amazon,
       iTunes, Zappos and Etsy saved in their Gmail or Yahoo! Mail inboxes.
       Users are then free to select which of these purchases they would like to
       add to their Mine profile for others to discover;
    2. A powerful product search engine lets users add individual purchases, by
       simply listing them in plain English. Mine then offers up a selection of
       high quality catalog photos of the item from which they can choose, and
       asks the user where they bought the item;
    3. An intelligent link-matching technology pairs every item shared to the
       best link on the web where the item can be purchased.
The result: Mine profiles can be set up in seconds, feature dozens of items from the moment a new user signs up, and offer users complete control over what they want to feature and share on their profile.

And when it comes to browsing the directory and discovering new products through other people, all items feature a large, clear catalog photo, store information, and a direct link to learn more and buy the item.

This link-matching feature is a powerful feature on mobile devices, where a single tap on an app or song listed on someone's profile brings the user directly to the relevant page on Amazon, iTunes or Google Play.

"We already rely on people we know for so many of our purchasing decisions, whether it's books, music, fashion, homeware or electronics. Mine turbo-charges this behavior, so that the next time you're considering buying something, you can instantly look up what your network tends to buy in that category, the brands and specific models they prefer, and the stores where they shop," said Pierre Legrain, Mine co-founder and CEO.

"What have you bought that you love? That's a question that everyone likes to answer and Mine gives consumers the ability to broadcast it to their friends every day," said Michael Dearing, Harrison Metal founder, Mine investor and board member. "The Mine team has done something that is exceptionally hard; created an ownership directory that is technologically elegant yet dead simple to use."

Availability and resources

The Mine application is available immediately on the web and mobile web at http://getmine.com and on the iPhone App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mine./id567558757

A sample Mine profile can be found at http://getmine.com/Mike-Hudack, and Mine screenshots at Mine profile; Start Your Mine.

About Mine

Mine is an ownership directory that connects people and the items they buy to create personalized networks of product discovery. Mine is the first application focused exclusively on ownership; members create, control, update and share information on their purchases using Mine's unmatched database of products and merchants. As a member of the Mine ownership directory, users can tap into the buying choices of friends, family and people they admire to help make informed and inspired purchase decisions.

Sign up to the Mine directory via the web and mobile web at: http://getmine.com; or download the app via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mine./id567558757. You can also follow Mine on Twitter @getmine or like the Mine Facebook page.

Contact:

Merrill Freund

415-512-0770
mine@schwartzmsl.com

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UCLA Anderson Launches First Business School Magazine Designed Exclusively for the iPad

Custom designed app offers fully digital user experience

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson School of Management today announced the launch of the first interactive business school alumni magazine designed exclusively as an iPad application. The free app for the redesigned publication, AssetsDigital, is fully integrated in the iPad platform to provide users with a multi-dimensional and immersive storytelling experience.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59352-ucla-anderson-launches-first-business-school-magazine-for-ipad

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"AssetsDigital is an exciting new tool to share information with our students, alumni and faculty," said Judy Olian, Dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management. "AssetsDigital leverages the iPad platform to offer mobile and interactive connectivity and convenience to our community of users, wherever they are in the world. We're proud that it's the first of its kind among business school publications."

Developed by the creators of the Fast Company iPad app, the new digital magazine uses Adobe(®) Digital Publishing Suite, an integration of InDesign CS5 tools with additional Adobe Publishing Technologies.

Features of the new app include:

    --  Real-time Twitter feeds and an up-to-the-minute calendar of events that
        delivers fresh content whenever a user returns to the app.
    --  Original video, photography and animated illustration.
    --  Control of the viewing experience with every screen so users can
        navigate and interact with the stories, view photo galleries, listen to
        interviews or watch videos connected to individual stories.
    --  An Alumni Hub screen that includes video, web links and access to social
        networks where alumni can connect - anytime, from anywhere.
    --  A pool of international award-winning visual artists and a growing
        roster of contributing writers published in outlets such as The New York
        Times, Businessweek, Fast Company and Los Angeles Times, providing a
        lively mix of copy and art that showcases content in captivating and
        intuitive ways on business, culture and technology.
"Assets Digital brings stories to life with media-rich and interactive features that go beyond standard business school print and digital publications," said Eric Mokover, UCLA Anderson associate dean of external affairs and executive director of alumni relations. "This new app is another example of thoughtful experimentation at UCLA Anderson."

"The new Assets allows our global alumni network of approximately 37,000 the opportunity to connect with Anderson in a dynamic way so that every issue becomes a networking event beyond the magazine itself," said Glenn Lyday ('03), UCLA Anderson Alumni Board of Directors President. "This new publication can now easily connect our global audiences, whether they're in San Francisco, Shanghai or Sao Paulo."

Assets Digital is available now for free from the App Store on iPad or at tinyurl.com/assetsdigital. Tablet and mobile-friendly AssetsDigital content is also accessible via the microsite: http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/assets.

About UCLA Anderson School of Management

UCLA Anderson School of Management is among the leading business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty members are globally renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides a distinctive approach to management education to more than 1,800 students enrolled in its MBA, Fully-Employed MBA, Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Global Executive MBA for the Americas, Master of Financial Engineering, doctoral and executive education programs. Combining selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 37,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders. Follow UCLA Anderson on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UCLAAnderson, or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uclaanderson

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UCLA Anderson School of Management

CONTACT: UCLA Anderson Office of Media Relations, Media.relations@anderson.ucla.edu, +1-310-206-7707

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

QR Code Becoming the New Youth Identity With WeChat

GURGAON, India, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    WeChat, one of the leading mobile communication apps, now allows users to create their
own QR code identity and share the same with friends via WeChat, Facebook and email.
Sharing mobile numbers, user names and email ids to connect are now things of the past.
Every WeChat user can now have a unique, personalised QR code identity. WeChat users can
generate their unique QR code identity from their WeChat account on their Android, iPhone,
and Windows handsets. Recently, WeChat has been promoting users to generate their QR codes
and share with friends to connect with each other in a new, fun manner.

    (Photo:
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    As per the latest QR code promotion contest, WeChat users in India are encouraged to
post their own WeChat QR code on facebook and scan their friends' QR code to connect with
them. Users adding the maximum number of friends using their QR code scanned, stand to win
iPhone5, iPad3, Google Nexus 7 along with many other exciting gift vouchers. WeChat has
witnessed a great response to the contest and already more than 10000 users have shared
their QR codes on their respective Facebook walls.

    WeChat users are going one step ahead, by making their own QR code as their facebook
profile pic. This new way to connect is fun and hassle-free without any need to exchange
pins, numbers, ids or run exhaustive search - all you need to do is, scan the QR code,
make connections and win.

    Mr.Dennis Hau, Head of International Product Center, Tencent International Business
Group, said, "At WeChat, we believe in offering our users innovative and fun ways to
connect with the world. The concept of personal customised QR codes has found huge
popularity globally. QR codes provide a unique identity to users along with a non
intrusive form of connecting in the social media space. WeChat has become very popular in
India within a short span of time and we will continue to offer new, exciting ways of
engagement to our users."

    Keeping a step ahead of the industry developments, WeChat, the No. 1 social messaging
app, has marked itself as one of the flag bearers in revolutionising the digital space
with the use of distinctive personalised QR codes. The customised personal QR code
generated for every WeChat user provides a unique innovative identity to the users along
with an opportunity for brands to reach out to their customers. Globally, well-known
brands like Starbucks, Nike and McDonald's have been aggressively using WeChat QR codes to
reach out to their target audience and offer specific discounts and privileges.

    About WeChat:

    WeChat is now one of the leading communication apps in India. Interestingly while
WeChat has already been a No.1 app in 16 other countries, in India it achieved the top
slot within three months of its launch. After announcing its popularity with a strong user
base of 100 million in March 2012, WeChat has recently reached a new milestone of 200
million registered accounts globally, within a short span of six months. Also, notable is
the fact that WeChat has been generating over 700 million location-based activities along
with other Tencent mobile products on an average each day.

    The app sets itself apart with its unique smartphone offerings like free voice message
and free video call features. It also enables excellent group chat with free voice
message, animated emoticons, customisable backgrounds, and mini games like
Rock-Paper-Scissors. The app also encourages creative expression by allowing users to
apply artistic filters to their photos, create a personal photo journal, and share photos
with friends. WeChat allows users to seamlessly connect with their social circles from
phone contacts and Facebook. People can also use location-based social (LBS) features to
discover other members of the WeChat community like 'Shake'and 'Look Around'.

    Download link: http://www.wechatapp.com

    Contest link: http://www.facebook.com/wechatindia

    About Tencent:

    Founded in November, 1998, post establishing itself as China's largest and most used
Internet service portal, Tencent is now the largest internet company in the whole of Asia
Pacific region and the third largest in the world. Tencent is heralding entrance in the
Indian market with the launch of its flagship product - WeChat. At the cusp of attaining a
user base of almost 800 million active user accounts, Tencent has maintained steady growth
under its user-oriented operating strategies, ever since its establishment. Total revenues
of the company for the year 2011 stood at USD 4,522.5 million.

    Primary Media Contact: Nilay Arora, nilay.arora@ibibogroup.com, 91-124-6749000

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Tablet Christmas Price Wars

LONDON, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    The price guns are at the ready with retailers across the country set to cut the
prices of tablets of all sorts, from the full size 10" power houses, right down to the new
7" super portable tablets. But the shop that's really going the whole way is Carphone
Warehouse, now running a UK's lowest priced tablet campaign. How much can you save?

    First up is the all-conquering iPad 3. Originally priced north of GBP550, Carphone
Warehouse currently sells it at GBP438. Not bad, considering iPad 3 has the same screen as
iPad with Retina display (iPad 4), a powerful dual core processor and one of the best
graphics chips going.

    One of the best deals around right now is for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. Priced at
GBP199, it was good value. Powerful hardware, super portable size and great software -
Android Ice 4.0 Cream Sandwich, which is jam-packed with features and gives access to
hundreds of thousands of apps. Now, Carphone Warehouse
[http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/SAMSUNG_GALAXY_TAB_2_7_WIFI_8GB_WHT ]
is offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Wi-Fi 8GB at GBP147, with a stunning GBP30 of
cash back. Effectively, this means the Tab 2 is GBP117.

    The Nexus 7 is proving to be one of the most popular tablets going, and Google is
already selling it cheap. Despite sporting an HD screen, top of the range quad core
processor and the latest version of the Android operating system, Google still managed to
retail it for GBP199. Carphone Warehouse has again gone one better, knocking the price
down to GBP195. While not in the same discount range as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, a
saving is a saving.

    Next on Carphone Warehouse's list is the Amazon Kindle Fire. Famous thanks to the
Amazon Kindle eReader and the success of the original Amazon Kindle Fire in America,
prices began sub-GBP150. Black Friday resulted in Amazon dropping the price, but if you
want the Kindle Fire straight away, Carphone Warehouse stores are offering the tablet for
a market leading GBP98. Considering the quality screen, light weight, small size and
powerful dual core processor, it's a real steal.

    Back to full size tablets and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Larger than its little
brother, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, the 10.1" screen is bright and has a nice high
contrast, great for media content. The best Android contender to iPad with Retina display,
the Note 10.1 is packed with unique features, thanks in part to its market leading quad
core processor. The S Pen stylus means you can draw, hand write notes and use gestures for
handy shortcuts. There's also powerful split screen multitasking and floating windows for
watching videos on top of web surfing or email writing. For content creation, no tablet
comes close to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, and starting at GBP317, considering all the
tech packed inside, it's a bargain.

    It's rare to have a single destination offering the lowest price for an entire
category, but if you're tablet shopping this Christmas, be sure to keep Carphone Warehouse
in mind

    Notes to Editors

    - Carphone Warehouse [http://www.carphonewarehouse.com ] is the largest independent
mobile phone retailer in the UK, with over 800 stores nationwide

    - Discover how to get more from your gadgets with eye openers from Carphone Warehouse.
Eye openers is a YouTube channel which features videos of Carphone Warehouse team members
sharing useful hints and tips on everything from laptops to Sat Navs to the latest mobile
phones. With new videos being added each month, users can search through hundreds of
videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/eyeopeners.

    About Carphone Warehouse and Geek Squad

    In 2006 Best Buy established a partnership with Carphone Warehouse to bring its
business model and mobile phone expertise to the US market under the banner 'Best Buy
Mobile'. Two years later, Best Buy acquired 50% of The Carphone Warehouse's European and
US retail interests for GBP1.1billion, creating Best Buy Europe. The joint venture now
encompasses the following retail and technical support brands: Carphone Warehouse, The
Phone House and Geek Squad.

       
        Contact:
        Carphone Warehouse
        Alison Gram
        PR Manager
        GramA@cpwplc.com

Carphone Warehouse

CONTACT: D +44-(0)208-753-8261| M +44-(0)7847-453-050

ZMDI, a Global Semiconductor Company, Announces the Release of the ZSPM4551, a Smart Charger for Lithium-Ion Batteries

DRESDEN, Germany, December 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    ZMD AG [http://www.zmdi.com ](ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that
specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces the release of the
ZSPM4551, a DC/DC synchronous switching lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery charger. As a global
supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical,
information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI focuses on developing families of
compact and high-efficiency products including the ZSPM4551.

    The ZSPM4551 is configurable for termination voltage, charge current and additional
variables to allow optimum charging conditions for a wide range of Li-ion batteries. Its
1MHz switching frequency enables the use of small filter components, resulting in smaller
board space and reduced system costs.

    The ZSPM4551 has an integrated I2C(TM) (trademark of NXP) interface, which enables the
user to set application-specific temperature-compensated termination voltages and control
charging currents. It can regulate up to 1.5A continuous drive current.

    The ZSPM4551 features integrated power switches, internal compensation and fault
protection. It offers Li-ion-specific protection for over-current, over-temperature,
battery (VBAT) over-voltage and charging timeout. It includes supervisory reporting
through the NFLT (inverted fault) open-drain output for interfacing with other components
in the system.

    The ZSPM4551 is in a league of its own when it comes to its high level of integration,
up to 92% efficiency with typical loads and ultra-low power consumption. When the
regulator is disabled, the device typically draws 10microA quiescent current.

    "ZMDI [http://www.zmdi.com ] is committed to developing advanced high-efficiency
solutions to meet our customers' variety of needs. Our smart charger, the ZSPM4551,
supports our customers' direction into portable applications, and this product is another
example of ZMDI's commitment to providing the very best solutions for our energy-conscious
customers," stated Edward Lam, Vice President of Product Marketing and Business
Development at ZMDI.

    Smart Charger Features:

       
        - 1.5A continuous output current
        - VBAT reverse-current blocking
        - Programmable temperature-compensated termination voltage
        - User-programmable charging current
        - VBAT over-voltage and charging-timeout supervisor for VBAT reported at the
          NFLT pin
        - Input supply under-voltage lockout
        - Full protection for over-current and over-temperature
        - Charge status indication
        - I2C(TM) program interface with EEPROM registers
        - Temperature (junction) range -40degree(s)C to 125degree(s)C
        - Package: 16-L PQFN (4mm x 4mm)

    Availability & Pricing

    USD1.65/Euro 1.22 @ 1Ku

    About ZMDI
Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI [http://www.zmdi.com ]) is a global supplier of
analog and mixed-signal semiconductors solutions for automotive, industrial, medical,
information technology and consumer applications. These solutions enable our customers to
create the most energy-efficient products in power management, lighting and sensors.

    For over 50 years ZMDI has been globally headquartered in Dresden, Germany. With over
320 employees worldwide ZMDI serves its customers with sales offices and design centers
throughout Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
and the United States.

    See more at http://www.zmdi.com.

    SOURCE: ZMDI

    For further information:

    Daniel Aitken, ZMDI Global Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications, T
+001-514-831-6722 daniel.aitken@zmdi.com

    The URL for this news release is http://www.zmdi.com/news/press-releases-news

ZMDI

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