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December 5, 2012
Mobile in Action: CourseAvenue Announces Mobile Learning Development Workshop
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 3:35:01 PM
Mobile in Action: CourseAvenue Announces Mobile Learning Development Workshop
CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CourseAvenue, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of the Mobile Learning Development Workshop series. For those interested in moving beyond the hype of mobile learning, this workshop will provide the practical know-how and a hands-on experience by building content that will simultaneously support desktop and mobile devices, including iOS, Android phones, and tablets.
While there is so much attention focused on the challenges of mobile learning, this workshop will offer participants a tangible experience with a true mobile learning solution, tested and proven with the participants' very own content. Throughout the three sessions, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of fundamental concepts of mobile learning, discover how their content fits into a mobile platform, and experience how to put it all together to build a functioning course.
If you want to cut through the clutter and confusion of mobile learning illusions and build a course that can be accessed by anyone using a desktop, smart phone, or tablet, then sign up for CourseAvenue's Mobile Learning Development Workshop! Join us as we move mobile learning ahead.
When:
The Mobile Learning Development Workshop series starts January 22(nd), 2013. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Where:
Online. No travel expense required.
Price:
The Mobile Learning Development Workshop series is priced at $1,595 (see website for more details and discounts).
For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.CourseAvenue.com/Workshop or contact Megan Chrans at Megan.Chrans@CourseAvenue.com or 630-225-4258.
About CourseAvenue
CourseAvenue, LLC is an industry leader in learning software and services. CourseAvenue specializes in helping government agencies, commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individual authors design and implement engaging and effective learning and training programs. For more information about CourseAvenue's award-winning software and services, please visit http://www.CourseAvenue.com or call 866-594-1296.
SOURCE CourseAvenue, LLC
CourseAvenue, LLC
Web Site: http://www.courseavenue.com
CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CourseAvenue, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of the Mobile Learning Development Workshop series. For those interested in moving beyond the hype of mobile learning, this workshop will provide the practical know-how and a hands-on experience by building content that will simultaneously support desktop and mobile devices, including iOS, Android phones, and tablets.
While there is so much attention focused on the challenges of mobile learning, this workshop will offer participants a tangible experience with a true mobile learning solution, tested and proven with the participants' very own content. Throughout the three sessions, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of fundamental concepts of mobile learning, discover how their content fits into a mobile platform, and experience how to put it all together to build a functioning course.
If you want to cut through the clutter and confusion of mobile learning illusions and build a course that can be accessed by anyone using a desktop, smart phone, or tablet, then sign up for CourseAvenue's Mobile Learning Development Workshop! Join us as we move mobile learning ahead.
When:
The Mobile Learning Development Workshop series starts January 22(nd), 2013. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Where:
Online. No travel expense required.
Price:
The Mobile Learning Development Workshop series is priced at $1,595 (see website for more details and discounts).
For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.CourseAvenue.com/Workshop or contact Megan Chrans at Megan.Chrans@CourseAvenue.com or 630-225-4258.
About CourseAvenue
CourseAvenue, LLC is an industry leader in learning software and services. CourseAvenue specializes in helping government agencies, commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individual authors design and implement engaging and effective learning and training programs. For more information about CourseAvenue's award-winning software and services, please visit http://www.CourseAvenue.com or call 866-594-1296.
SOURCE CourseAvenue, LLC
CourseAvenue, LLC
Web Site: http://www.courseavenue.com
T-Systems Wins Major IT Outsourcing Agreement in US Health Industry
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 2:28:02 PM
T-Systems Wins Major IT Outsourcing Agreement in US Health Industry
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services outsources data center operations to T-Systems.
- T-Systems bests notable competitors to deliver Dynamic "pay-as-you-go" services.
- New healthcare center of excellence founded.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Competing against a field of top IT services providers, T-Systems expands its presence in the US healthcare market with the signing of a multi-year agreement with Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) to manage data center operations for PHS in New Mexico.
T-Systems will transform Presbyterian's existing IT environment into a dynamic services model by managing data center operations to provide a highly reliable and available infrastructure with predictable costs of operation.
As part of the agreement, T-Systems and Presbyterian will create a Center of Excellence for Health Solutions in Albuquerque. The Center will focus on the development of new healthcare IT tools and technologies for Presbyterian practitioners to pilot.
"Winning against a field of top IT services providers to have the opportunity of partnering with Presbyterian is a sustainable success for our strategic entry into the booming US health industry," says Reinhard Clemens, member of Deutsche Telekom Management Board and T-Systems CEO. "For the years to come, we are anticipating further outsourcing tenders in the health sector, so we want to be in a position to serve them well," he said. "Together with Presbyterian we will work on new IT solutions for the health industry by bundling the required skills and competencies into a dedicated center. The result will be an overall enhancement to healthcare services through mobile solutions for healthcare professionals and health applications for patients," added Clemens.
Approximately 40 Presbyterian IT employees will transfer to T-Systems and will remain in Albuquerque. The data center operations, currently located in Albuquerque, will move to Houston, Texas as part of the 10-year contract.
"We selected T-Systems in part because we believe they are the right partner who will, first and foremost, support and enhance our mission and vision," said Paul Briggs, Presbyterian's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "By partnering with T-Systems to manage our IT infrastructure, we will be able to focus on providing high quality and affordable healthcare in New Mexico. We are particularly pleased that our employees have the opportunity to continue their work with Presbyterian and will benefit by being part of T-Systems," Briggs said.
Presbyterian selected T-Systems based on its expertise and strong presence in health care. T-Systems established a dedicated healthcare business area three years ago and since then has, together with partners, developed a number of solutions for hospitals, doctors' practices, health insurers and geriatric care.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with over 131 million mobile customers, 33 million fixed-network lines and more than 17 million broadband lines (as of September 30, 2012). The Group provides fixed-network, mobile communications, Internet and IPTV products and services for consumers, and ICT solutions for business and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom is present in around 50 countries and has over 230,000 employees worldwide. The Group generated revenue of EUR 58.7 billion in the 2011 financial year - over half of it outside Germany (as of December 31, 2011).
Media representatives can find further information at http://www.telekom.com/media and http://www.telekom.com/photos or http://twitter.com/deutschetelekom
About T-Systems
Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. As Deutsche Telekom's corporate customer arm, T-Systems provides integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society. Some 48,200 employees at T-Systems combine industry expertise with ICT innovations to add significant value to customers' core business all over the world. The corporate customers unit generated revenue of more than $12 billion US dollars in the 2011 financial year. http://www.t-systemsus.com.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. Presbyterian was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers eight hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian is the second largest private employer in New Mexico with more than 9,000 respected employees and growing.
SOURCE T-Systems
T-Systems
CONTACT: Teresa Hanson, Marketing and Communications, T-Systems North America, +1-630-229-1627, Teresa.Hanson@t-systems.com
Web Site: http://www.t-systemsus.com
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services outsources data center operations to T-Systems.
- T-Systems bests notable competitors to deliver Dynamic "pay-as-you-go" services.
- New healthcare center of excellence founded.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Competing against a field of top IT services providers, T-Systems expands its presence in the US healthcare market with the signing of a multi-year agreement with Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) to manage data center operations for PHS in New Mexico.
T-Systems will transform Presbyterian's existing IT environment into a dynamic services model by managing data center operations to provide a highly reliable and available infrastructure with predictable costs of operation.
As part of the agreement, T-Systems and Presbyterian will create a Center of Excellence for Health Solutions in Albuquerque. The Center will focus on the development of new healthcare IT tools and technologies for Presbyterian practitioners to pilot.
"Winning against a field of top IT services providers to have the opportunity of partnering with Presbyterian is a sustainable success for our strategic entry into the booming US health industry," says Reinhard Clemens, member of Deutsche Telekom Management Board and T-Systems CEO. "For the years to come, we are anticipating further outsourcing tenders in the health sector, so we want to be in a position to serve them well," he said. "Together with Presbyterian we will work on new IT solutions for the health industry by bundling the required skills and competencies into a dedicated center. The result will be an overall enhancement to healthcare services through mobile solutions for healthcare professionals and health applications for patients," added Clemens.
Approximately 40 Presbyterian IT employees will transfer to T-Systems and will remain in Albuquerque. The data center operations, currently located in Albuquerque, will move to Houston, Texas as part of the 10-year contract.
"We selected T-Systems in part because we believe they are the right partner who will, first and foremost, support and enhance our mission and vision," said Paul Briggs, Presbyterian's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "By partnering with T-Systems to manage our IT infrastructure, we will be able to focus on providing high quality and affordable healthcare in New Mexico. We are particularly pleased that our employees have the opportunity to continue their work with Presbyterian and will benefit by being part of T-Systems," Briggs said.
Presbyterian selected T-Systems based on its expertise and strong presence in health care. T-Systems established a dedicated healthcare business area three years ago and since then has, together with partners, developed a number of solutions for hospitals, doctors' practices, health insurers and geriatric care.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with over 131 million mobile customers, 33 million fixed-network lines and more than 17 million broadband lines (as of September 30, 2012). The Group provides fixed-network, mobile communications, Internet and IPTV products and services for consumers, and ICT solutions for business and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom is present in around 50 countries and has over 230,000 employees worldwide. The Group generated revenue of EUR 58.7 billion in the 2011 financial year - over half of it outside Germany (as of December 31, 2011).
Media representatives can find further information at http://www.telekom.com/media and http://www.telekom.com/photos or http://twitter.com/deutschetelekom
About T-Systems
Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. As Deutsche Telekom's corporate customer arm, T-Systems provides integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society. Some 48,200 employees at T-Systems combine industry expertise with ICT innovations to add significant value to customers' core business all over the world. The corporate customers unit generated revenue of more than $12 billion US dollars in the 2011 financial year. http://www.t-systemsus.com.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. Presbyterian was founded in New Mexico in 1908, and is the state's only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. Presbyterian offers eight hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Presbyterian is the second largest private employer in New Mexico with more than 9,000 respected employees and growing.
SOURCE T-Systems
T-Systems
CONTACT: Teresa Hanson, Marketing and Communications, T-Systems North America, +1-630-229-1627, Teresa.Hanson@t-systems.com
Web Site: http://www.t-systemsus.com
Kaspersky Lab Outlines Key Security Trends in 2012; Predicts Core Threats for 2013
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 1:35:01 PM
Kaspersky Lab Outlines Key Security Trends in 2012; Predicts Core Threats for 2013
ABINGDON, England, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Kaspersky Lab experts have today outlined the key security trends of 2012 and
presented their views on the core threats of 2013. The most notable predictions for the
next year include the continued rise of targeted attacks, cyber-espionage and nation-state
cyber-attacks, the evolving role of hacktivism, the development of controversial 'legal'
surveillance tools and the increase in cybercriminal attacks targeting cloud-based
services.
Targeted attacks on businesses have only become a prevalent threat within the last two
years. Kaspersky Lab expects the amount of targeted attacks, with the purpose of
cyber-espionage, to continue in 2013 and beyond, becoming the most significant threat for
businesses. Another trend that will likely impact companies and governments is the
continued rise of 'hacktivism' and politically-motivated cyber-attacks.
State-sponsored cyber warfare is also expected to continue in 2013. In fact, during
2012, Kaspersky Lab discovered three new major malicious programs that were used in cyber
warfare operations: Flame
[https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193522/The_Flame_Questions_and_Answers ], Gauss
[https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193767 ] and miniFlame
[http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/763/miniFlame_aka_SPE_Elvis_and_his_friends ]. While
Flame was the largest and most sophisticated of the cyber-espionage programs, its
longevity was its most prominent characteristic. Being at least a five-year-old project,
Flame was an example of a complex malicious program that could exist undetected for an
extended amount of time while collecting massive amounts of data and sensitive information
from its victims. Experts at Kaspersky Lab expect more countries to develop their own
cyber programs for the purposes of cyber-espionage and cyber-sabotage. These attacks will
affect not only government institutions, but also businesses and critical infrastructure
facilities.
In 2012 an on-going debate also took place on whether or not governments should
develop and use specific surveillance software to monitor suspects in criminal
investigations. Kaspersky Lab predicts that 2013 will build on this issue as governments
create or purchase additional monitoring tools to enhance the surveillance of individuals,
which will extend beyond wiretapping phones to enabling secret access to targeted mobile
devices. Government-backed surveillance tools in the cyber environment will most likely
continue to evolve, as law-enforcement agencies try to stay one step ahead of
cybercriminals. At the same time, controversial issues about civil liberties and consumer
privacy associated with the tools will also continue to be raised.
Online privacy will also become more of an issue. Development of social networks, and,
unfortunately, new threats that affect both consumers and businesses have drastically
changed the perception of online privacy and trust. As consumers understand that a
significant portion of their personal data is handed over to online services, the question
is whether or not they trust them. Such confidence has already been shaken following the
wake of major password leaks from some of the most popular web services such as Dropbox
and LinkedIn. The value of personal data - for both cybercriminals and legitimate
businesses - is destined to grow significantly in the near future.
2012 has been the year of the explosive growth of mobile malware, with cybercriminals'
primary focus being the Android platform, as it was the most popular and widely used. In
2013 we are likely to see a new alarming trend - the use of vulnerabilities to extend
'drive-by download' attacks on mobile devices. This means that personal and corporate data
stored on smartphones and tablets will be targeted as frequently as it is targeted on
traditional computers. For the same reasons (rising popularity), new sophisticated attacks
will be performed against owners of Apple devices as well.
As vulnerabilities in mobile devices become an increasing threat for users, computer
application and program vulnerabilities will continue to be exploited on PCs. Kaspersky
Lab named 2012 the year of Java vulnerabilities, and in 2013 Java will continue to be
exploited by cybercriminals on a massive scale. However, although Java will continue to be
a target for exploits, the importance of Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader as malware gateways
will decrease as the latest versions include automated update systems for patching
security vulnerabilities.
Useful links
- Top Ten Security Stories that Shaped 2012 and Security Forecast for 2013
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792254/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_2012_Malware_Evolution ]
- Previous stories
- The Top-10 Security Stories of 2011
[http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Article_The top 10 security stories of2011_ENG-10-136658.pdf ]
- Cyberthreat Forecast for 2012 [http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Kaspersky
report-10-134377.pdf ]
- Kaspersky Security Bulletin
- IT Threat Evolution Q3 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792250/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q3_2012 ]
- IT Threat Evolution Q2 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792239/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q2_2012 ]
- IT Threat Evolution Q1 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792231/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q1_2012 ]
- Malware Evolution 2011
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792217/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_Malware_Evolution_2011 ]
Kaspersky Lab Newsroom
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new online newsroom, Kaspersky Lab Newsroom Europe
(http://newsroom.kaspersky.eu/en), for journalists throughout Europe. The newsroom is
specifically designed to serve many of the media's most common requests, making it easier
for journalists to find product and corporate information, facts and figures, editorial
copy, images, videos and audio files, as well as details about the appropriate PR
contacts.
About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users*. Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an
innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers,
SMBs and Enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries across the
globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more at
http://www.kaspersky.co.uk. For the latest on antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and
other IT security issues and trends, visit: http://www.securelist.com.
*The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue by
Vendor, 2010. The rating was published in the IDC report Worldwide IT Security Products
2011-2015 Forecast and 2010 Vendor Shares - December 2011. The report ranked software
vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2010.
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express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should
be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Kaspersky Lab shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Editorial contact:
Berkeley PR
Carolann Grandison
kasperskylab@berkeleypr.co.uk
Telephone: +44(0)118-909-0909
1650 Arlington Business Park
RG7 4SA, Reading
Kaspersky Lab UK
Ruth Knowles
Ruth.Knowles@kasperskylab.co.uk
Telephone: +44(0)871-789-1633
Milton Business Park
OX14 4RY, Oxford
Kaspersky Lab
ABINGDON, England, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Kaspersky Lab experts have today outlined the key security trends of 2012 and
presented their views on the core threats of 2013. The most notable predictions for the
next year include the continued rise of targeted attacks, cyber-espionage and nation-state
cyber-attacks, the evolving role of hacktivism, the development of controversial 'legal'
surveillance tools and the increase in cybercriminal attacks targeting cloud-based
services.
Targeted attacks on businesses have only become a prevalent threat within the last two
years. Kaspersky Lab expects the amount of targeted attacks, with the purpose of
cyber-espionage, to continue in 2013 and beyond, becoming the most significant threat for
businesses. Another trend that will likely impact companies and governments is the
continued rise of 'hacktivism' and politically-motivated cyber-attacks.
State-sponsored cyber warfare is also expected to continue in 2013. In fact, during
2012, Kaspersky Lab discovered three new major malicious programs that were used in cyber
warfare operations: Flame
[https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193522/The_Flame_Questions_and_Answers ], Gauss
[https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193767 ] and miniFlame
[http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/763/miniFlame_aka_SPE_Elvis_and_his_friends ]. While
Flame was the largest and most sophisticated of the cyber-espionage programs, its
longevity was its most prominent characteristic. Being at least a five-year-old project,
Flame was an example of a complex malicious program that could exist undetected for an
extended amount of time while collecting massive amounts of data and sensitive information
from its victims. Experts at Kaspersky Lab expect more countries to develop their own
cyber programs for the purposes of cyber-espionage and cyber-sabotage. These attacks will
affect not only government institutions, but also businesses and critical infrastructure
facilities.
In 2012 an on-going debate also took place on whether or not governments should
develop and use specific surveillance software to monitor suspects in criminal
investigations. Kaspersky Lab predicts that 2013 will build on this issue as governments
create or purchase additional monitoring tools to enhance the surveillance of individuals,
which will extend beyond wiretapping phones to enabling secret access to targeted mobile
devices. Government-backed surveillance tools in the cyber environment will most likely
continue to evolve, as law-enforcement agencies try to stay one step ahead of
cybercriminals. At the same time, controversial issues about civil liberties and consumer
privacy associated with the tools will also continue to be raised.
Online privacy will also become more of an issue. Development of social networks, and,
unfortunately, new threats that affect both consumers and businesses have drastically
changed the perception of online privacy and trust. As consumers understand that a
significant portion of their personal data is handed over to online services, the question
is whether or not they trust them. Such confidence has already been shaken following the
wake of major password leaks from some of the most popular web services such as Dropbox
and LinkedIn. The value of personal data - for both cybercriminals and legitimate
businesses - is destined to grow significantly in the near future.
2012 has been the year of the explosive growth of mobile malware, with cybercriminals'
primary focus being the Android platform, as it was the most popular and widely used. In
2013 we are likely to see a new alarming trend - the use of vulnerabilities to extend
'drive-by download' attacks on mobile devices. This means that personal and corporate data
stored on smartphones and tablets will be targeted as frequently as it is targeted on
traditional computers. For the same reasons (rising popularity), new sophisticated attacks
will be performed against owners of Apple devices as well.
As vulnerabilities in mobile devices become an increasing threat for users, computer
application and program vulnerabilities will continue to be exploited on PCs. Kaspersky
Lab named 2012 the year of Java vulnerabilities, and in 2013 Java will continue to be
exploited by cybercriminals on a massive scale. However, although Java will continue to be
a target for exploits, the importance of Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader as malware gateways
will decrease as the latest versions include automated update systems for patching
security vulnerabilities.
Useful links
- Top Ten Security Stories that Shaped 2012 and Security Forecast for 2013
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792254/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_2012_Malware_Evolution ]
- Previous stories
- The Top-10 Security Stories of 2011
[http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Article_The top 10 security stories of2011_ENG-10-136658.pdf ]
- Cyberthreat Forecast for 2012 [http://www.kaspersky.com/images/Kaspersky
report-10-134377.pdf ]
- Kaspersky Security Bulletin
- IT Threat Evolution Q3 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792250/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q3_2012 ]
- IT Threat Evolution Q2 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792239/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q2_2012 ]
- IT Threat Evolution Q1 2012
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792231/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q1_2012 ]
- Malware Evolution 2011
[http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792217/Kaspersky_Security_Bulletin_Malware_Evolution_2011 ]
Kaspersky Lab Newsroom
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new online newsroom, Kaspersky Lab Newsroom Europe
(http://newsroom.kaspersky.eu/en), for journalists throughout Europe. The newsroom is
specifically designed to serve many of the media's most common requests, making it easier
for journalists to find product and corporate information, facts and figures, editorial
copy, images, videos and audio files, as well as details about the appropriate PR
contacts.
About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users*. Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an
innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers,
SMBs and Enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries across the
globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more at
http://www.kaspersky.co.uk. For the latest on antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and
other IT security issues and trends, visit: http://www.securelist.com.
*The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue by
Vendor, 2010. The rating was published in the IDC report Worldwide IT Security Products
2011-2015 Forecast and 2010 Vendor Shares - December 2011. The report ranked software
vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2010.
Follow us on Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/kasperskyuk
Like us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/Kaspersky
(c) 2012 Kaspersky Lab. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. The only warranties for Kaspersky Lab products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should
be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Kaspersky Lab shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Editorial contact:
Berkeley PR
Carolann Grandison
kasperskylab@berkeleypr.co.uk
Telephone: +44(0)118-909-0909
1650 Arlington Business Park
RG7 4SA, Reading
Kaspersky Lab UK
Ruth Knowles
Ruth.Knowles@kasperskylab.co.uk
Telephone: +44(0)871-789-1633
Milton Business Park
OX14 4RY, Oxford
Kaspersky Lab
IntelliJ IDEA 12 Reveals the Darker Side of Productive Coding
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 1:28:02 PM
IntelliJ IDEA 12 Reveals the Darker Side of Productive Coding
PRAGUE, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
JetBrains rolls out its annual IntelliJ IDEA update with a significantly faster
compiler, support for Java 8, UI designer for Android development and a new stylish dark
look-and-feel
JetBrains, the creators of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software
developers, have announced the public availability of IntelliJ IDEA 12, a regular yearly
update of their award-winning Java IDE for web, enterprise and mobile development.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120425/527217 )
The latest release features a brand new, much faster compiler for enhanced user
experience. "We have rebuilt the compiler from the ground up and moved it to a separate
process," said Maxim Mossienko, IntelliJ IDEA project lead. "Now your project can be
compiled automatically in the background on every change you make, so you can run it
almost instantly any time."
As usual, IntelliJ IDEA stays on top of cutting-edge technologies to provide
developers with timely support. It embraces the latest versions of Java, including its
previews and new features that every developer is eager to try. With IntelliJ IDEA 12, JDK
8 can already be enjoyed with code assistance for new syntax such as lambda expressions,
method references, and default methods.
Among other technologies, IntelliJ IDEA expands its support for Android-the fastest
growing mobile platform today-with a well-crafted, smart Android UI designer implemented
in the best traditions of JetBrains. Its wide range of unique, dedicated refactorings,
code assistance and analysis features make IntelliJ IDEA a top-choice IDE for mobile
development, also available for free through the Community Edition.
And now to the 'darker side': IntelliJ IDEA 12 comes with a redesigned user interface,
along with the new stylish dark look and feel Darcula. "Our goal was to make the interface
clearer and more functional. This dark theme minimizes distraction so you can focus more
on the code and less on the IDE," explained Konstantin Bulenkov, senior IntelliJ IDEA
developer and author of Darcula.
Other major features introduced in IntelliJ IDEA 12 include:
- Significantly improved support for Spring frameworks, including
Integration, Web Flow, MVC, Security, Batch, and more
- Support for Play 2.0 for Scala and Java
- Enhanced management tools for J2EE application servers, with support for Cloud
Foundry and CloudBees platforms
- Powerful tools for database management
- Support for Drools Expert with advanced code assistance
- Live edit mode for HTML, CSS and JavaScript
To learn more about what's new in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA 12 and to download the
edition of your choice, please visit the official IntelliJ IDEA website at
http://www.jetbrains.com/idea.
For information on the new pricing and licensing options for IntelliJ IDEA, please
visit http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/buy.
About JetBrains
JetBrains is a technology-leading software development firm specializing in the
creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing software. The company is widely known for
its award-winning Java(TM) integrated development environment IntelliJ(R) IDEA (see
details at http://www.jetbrains.com/idea [http://www.jetbrains.com/idea?II12PR ]),
TeamCity-a continuous integration and build management environment (
http://www.jetbrains.com/teamcity), and ReSharper-a productivity tool for .NET
developers (http://www.jetbrains.com/resharper), among others. JetBrains maintains its
headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic and has R&D labs in St. Petersburg and Moscow,
Russia; Munich, Germany; and Boston, MA, USA. For more information see
http://www.jetbrains.com.
Note to Editors: JetBrains, IntelliJ, IntelliJ IDEA, TeamCity and ReSharper are
trademarks or registered trademarks of JetBrains, s.r.o. All other trademarks are the
properties of their respective owners.
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PRAGUE, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
JetBrains rolls out its annual IntelliJ IDEA update with a significantly faster
compiler, support for Java 8, UI designer for Android development and a new stylish dark
look-and-feel
JetBrains, the creators of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software
developers, have announced the public availability of IntelliJ IDEA 12, a regular yearly
update of their award-winning Java IDE for web, enterprise and mobile development.
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The latest release features a brand new, much faster compiler for enhanced user
experience. "We have rebuilt the compiler from the ground up and moved it to a separate
process," said Maxim Mossienko, IntelliJ IDEA project lead. "Now your project can be
compiled automatically in the background on every change you make, so you can run it
almost instantly any time."
As usual, IntelliJ IDEA stays on top of cutting-edge technologies to provide
developers with timely support. It embraces the latest versions of Java, including its
previews and new features that every developer is eager to try. With IntelliJ IDEA 12, JDK
8 can already be enjoyed with code assistance for new syntax such as lambda expressions,
method references, and default methods.
Among other technologies, IntelliJ IDEA expands its support for Android-the fastest
growing mobile platform today-with a well-crafted, smart Android UI designer implemented
in the best traditions of JetBrains. Its wide range of unique, dedicated refactorings,
code assistance and analysis features make IntelliJ IDEA a top-choice IDE for mobile
development, also available for free through the Community Edition.
And now to the 'darker side': IntelliJ IDEA 12 comes with a redesigned user interface,
along with the new stylish dark look and feel Darcula. "Our goal was to make the interface
clearer and more functional. This dark theme minimizes distraction so you can focus more
on the code and less on the IDE," explained Konstantin Bulenkov, senior IntelliJ IDEA
developer and author of Darcula.
Other major features introduced in IntelliJ IDEA 12 include:
- Significantly improved support for Spring frameworks, including
Integration, Web Flow, MVC, Security, Batch, and more
- Support for Play 2.0 for Scala and Java
- Enhanced management tools for J2EE application servers, with support for Cloud
Foundry and CloudBees platforms
- Powerful tools for database management
- Support for Drools Expert with advanced code assistance
- Live edit mode for HTML, CSS and JavaScript
To learn more about what's new in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA 12 and to download the
edition of your choice, please visit the official IntelliJ IDEA website at
http://www.jetbrains.com/idea.
For information on the new pricing and licensing options for IntelliJ IDEA, please
visit http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/buy.
About JetBrains
JetBrains is a technology-leading software development firm specializing in the
creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing software. The company is widely known for
its award-winning Java(TM) integrated development environment IntelliJ(R) IDEA (see
details at http://www.jetbrains.com/idea [http://www.jetbrains.com/idea?II12PR ]),
TeamCity-a continuous integration and build management environment (
http://www.jetbrains.com/teamcity), and ReSharper-a productivity tool for .NET
developers (http://www.jetbrains.com/resharper), among others. JetBrains maintains its
headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic and has R&D labs in St. Petersburg and Moscow,
Russia; Munich, Germany; and Boston, MA, USA. For more information see
http://www.jetbrains.com.
Note to Editors: JetBrains, IntelliJ, IntelliJ IDEA, TeamCity and ReSharper are
trademarks or registered trademarks of JetBrains, s.r.o. All other trademarks are the
properties of their respective owners.
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New Crowdsourced eBook from PR Newswire: The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 1:21:01 PM
New Crowdsourced eBook from PR Newswire: The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire today released its first crowdsourced eBook, "The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement: A collaborative work of industry peers," which includes the unique perspectives and expertise of nearly two dozen industry professionals on the topic of social media influence.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59472-pr-newswire-ebook-practitioner-s-guide-to-social-influencer-engagement
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The eBook, which is comprised of six main chapters, is designed to be an informative resource for PR and marketing professionals, whether they are just getting their feet wet and developing a new influencer strategy or have tested the waters and are looking to refine their approach or advance their strategy to the next level. The contributing authors offer advice on everything from defining influence and identifying the various types of influencers to maintaining relationships with brand advocates and measuring the effectiveness of an influencer program.
"By inviting the broader community to pen a chapter for our eBook, we were able to not only tap into the vast amount of knowledge and expertise among our peers, but also provide a unique opportunity for them to collaborate on a piece of content, as well as boost their own visibility and influence on this topic," said Rachel Meranus, vice president, Marketing & Communications, PR Newswire.
From social media experts to agency professionals to B2B marketers, the contributors represent a wide variety of backgrounds, roles and experiences. "Their inherent diversity among our authors allows for a dynamic and interesting voice within the content," continued Meranus.
"The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement" contributing authors:
Chapter 1 - What's an Influencer?, with contributions from Malcolm Atherton, Chad Lio, Todd Price and Sebastian Rusk
Chapter 2 - Finding & Gauging Influence, with contributions from Noemi Pollack, Yael Even-Levy, Sudip Chakraborty and Brianna Harney
Chapter 3 - Engaging Influencers, with contributions from Margot Heiligman, Ruth Fine, Steph Russell, Howard Greenstein, Megan Sterritt and Christy Belden
Chapter 4 - Turning Influence into Brand Advocacy, with contributions from Tom Bishop, Anne-Marie Kovacs, Lee Ann Forbes and Vatsala Isaac
Chapter 5 - Measuring Influence & Maintaining Relationships, with contributions from Jared Hendler, Adam Blitzer, Andrea Walker and Matthew Clyde
Wildcard Chapter 6 - A Little Extra Food For Thought, with contributions from Christy Belden and Toby Beresford
The eBook is hosted on PR Newswire's AGILITY@work website. To access the content and learn about PR Newswire's other programs, visit http://www.agilitycommunity.com.
Click here to follow AGILITY@work on Twitter
About PR Newswire
PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content - from rich media to online video to multimedia - and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.
Media Contacts:
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com
Meryl Serouya
Marketing and Communications Associate
PR Newswire
+1-201.360.6009
Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire today released its first crowdsourced eBook, "The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement: A collaborative work of industry peers," which includes the unique perspectives and expertise of nearly two dozen industry professionals on the topic of social media influence.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59472-pr-newswire-ebook-practitioner-s-guide-to-social-influencer-engagement
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(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110719/NY37427LOGO )
The eBook, which is comprised of six main chapters, is designed to be an informative resource for PR and marketing professionals, whether they are just getting their feet wet and developing a new influencer strategy or have tested the waters and are looking to refine their approach or advance their strategy to the next level. The contributing authors offer advice on everything from defining influence and identifying the various types of influencers to maintaining relationships with brand advocates and measuring the effectiveness of an influencer program.
"By inviting the broader community to pen a chapter for our eBook, we were able to not only tap into the vast amount of knowledge and expertise among our peers, but also provide a unique opportunity for them to collaborate on a piece of content, as well as boost their own visibility and influence on this topic," said Rachel Meranus, vice president, Marketing & Communications, PR Newswire.
From social media experts to agency professionals to B2B marketers, the contributors represent a wide variety of backgrounds, roles and experiences. "Their inherent diversity among our authors allows for a dynamic and interesting voice within the content," continued Meranus.
"The Practitioner's Guide to Social Influencer Engagement" contributing authors:
Chapter 1 - What's an Influencer?, with contributions from Malcolm Atherton, Chad Lio, Todd Price and Sebastian Rusk
Chapter 2 - Finding & Gauging Influence, with contributions from Noemi Pollack, Yael Even-Levy, Sudip Chakraborty and Brianna Harney
Chapter 3 - Engaging Influencers, with contributions from Margot Heiligman, Ruth Fine, Steph Russell, Howard Greenstein, Megan Sterritt and Christy Belden
Chapter 4 - Turning Influence into Brand Advocacy, with contributions from Tom Bishop, Anne-Marie Kovacs, Lee Ann Forbes and Vatsala Isaac
Chapter 5 - Measuring Influence & Maintaining Relationships, with contributions from Jared Hendler, Adam Blitzer, Andrea Walker and Matthew Clyde
Wildcard Chapter 6 - A Little Extra Food For Thought, with contributions from Christy Belden and Toby Beresford
The eBook is hosted on PR Newswire's AGILITY@work website. To access the content and learn about PR Newswire's other programs, visit http://www.agilitycommunity.com.
Click here to follow AGILITY@work on Twitter
About PR Newswire
PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content - from rich media to online video to multimedia - and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.
Media Contacts:
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com
Meryl Serouya
Marketing and Communications Associate
PR Newswire
+1-201.360.6009
Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com
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Sharp Introduces New Digital Signage Software Solution For Managing Large Networks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
Sharp Introduces New Digital Signage Software Solution For Managing Large Networks
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Pro Boasts New Interface Capable of Managing up to 1,000 Screens
MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced the release of SDSS Pro, the latest addition to its family of Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) products. SDSS Pro is designed to meet the needs of large networks with a new interface capable of managing up to 1,000 screens and distributing to remote screens without fixed IP addresses.
"We are dedicated to providing high quality, advanced technologies, which allow Sharp professional display dealers and distributors to better grow their businesses and serve their customers," said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Solutions Group, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "This latest addition to the SDSS product family is a great enhancement to any Sharp digital display system and allows for a greater range of flexibility in managing large networks."
SDSS Pro joins the product family which includes SDSS Stand Alone, SDSS Network and SDSS Viewer. The Stand Alone version allows users to create programs, timetables and schedules for distribution on the same PC or via USB, while the Network version allows for distribution via network for up to 100 screens. If distributing to different PCs, the Viewer is required at each target PC.
MSRP for SDSS Pro (PN-SS05) is $7,195. Please contact your Authorized Sharp Dealer for complete product information and pricing.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about the complete line of Sharp Professional Display Products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit http://www.sharpusa.com/monitors.
Become a fan of Sharp at http://www.facebook.com/SharpUSA, follow us on Twitter @Sharp_USA and view us on YouTube.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp is the #1 selling brand of Large Format (60"+) Commercial LCD displays in the USA through B2B sales outlets*. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD(TM) interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Celebrating its 100th year, Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting, and mobile communication and information tools.
*DisplaySearch Monthly Large format Commercial Display Report, July 2012
SOURCE Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation
CONTACT: Cassie Batinich, Ketchum, +1-646-935-3969, Cassie.Batinich@ketchum.com
Web Site: http://www.sharpusa.com
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Pro Boasts New Interface Capable of Managing up to 1,000 Screens
MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced the release of SDSS Pro, the latest addition to its family of Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) products. SDSS Pro is designed to meet the needs of large networks with a new interface capable of managing up to 1,000 screens and distributing to remote screens without fixed IP addresses.
"We are dedicated to providing high quality, advanced technologies, which allow Sharp professional display dealers and distributors to better grow their businesses and serve their customers," said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Solutions Group, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "This latest addition to the SDSS product family is a great enhancement to any Sharp digital display system and allows for a greater range of flexibility in managing large networks."
SDSS Pro joins the product family which includes SDSS Stand Alone, SDSS Network and SDSS Viewer. The Stand Alone version allows users to create programs, timetables and schedules for distribution on the same PC or via USB, while the Network version allows for distribution via network for up to 100 screens. If distributing to different PCs, the Viewer is required at each target PC.
MSRP for SDSS Pro (PN-SS05) is $7,195. Please contact your Authorized Sharp Dealer for complete product information and pricing.
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about the complete line of Sharp Professional Display Products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit http://www.sharpusa.com/monitors.
Become a fan of Sharp at http://www.facebook.com/SharpUSA, follow us on Twitter @Sharp_USA and view us on YouTube.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp is the #1 selling brand of Large Format (60"+) Commercial LCD displays in the USA through B2B sales outlets*. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to our award-winning ultra-thin bezel video walls, to the innovative AQUOS BOARD(TM) interactive display systems, Sharp products help you communicate, collaborate, and disseminate information brilliantly.
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Celebrating its 100th year, Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting, and mobile communication and information tools.
*DisplaySearch Monthly Large format Commercial Display Report, July 2012
SOURCE Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation
CONTACT: Cassie Batinich, Ketchum, +1-646-935-3969, Cassie.Batinich@ketchum.com
Web Site: http://www.sharpusa.com
Introducing UpTweet: Combining the Best of Social Media Into One Convenient Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 11:42:01 AM
Introducing UpTweet: Combining the Best of Social Media Into One Convenient Platform
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Combine the instant reach of Twitter, the content-provider incentives of YouTube, and the flexibility of blogging and you have a powerful new social media platform: UpTweet.com.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-uptweet-combining-the-best-of-social-media-into-one-convenient-platform-182197851.html
While Twitter allows you to broadcast short messages instantly, UpTweet offers the ability to publish more expansive, colorful, and media-rich content. Users vote on posts in real-time, and the most popular posts are always shown at the top of the UpTweet homepage.
In addition to the fun competition of promoting your story to the top, as a content provider you actually earn a share of the advertising revenue generated. Accounts are paid each time a user "retweets" a post on Twitter or "uptweets" a post on UpTweet.
UpTweet organizes the stories into popular categories, such as news, music, humor, technology, and politics, with viral topics in each category rising to the top of that section. There is even a marketplace section where users can buy and sell goods and services with one another.
"On Twitter, you have the opportunity to be instantly viral. On forums and blogs, you have the flexibility to provide concise or lengthy material. On YouTube, you can even earn revenue on your content. With UpTweet, you have the best of all three, all in one," says Brian Santos (Follow @), founder & CEO of UpTweet.
Your Twitter followers can now enjoy and retweet beautiful media-rich posts filled with interesting content. The more popular you are the more money you'll earn!
UpTweet, tweet it up!
Follow #Uptweet on Twitter to view the latest stories.
Follow
CONTACT: Brian Santos, Ph: 1-239-464-8213, Email: brian@uptweet.com
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UpTweet
Web Site: http://uptweet.com
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Combine the instant reach of Twitter, the content-provider incentives of YouTube, and the flexibility of blogging and you have a powerful new social media platform: UpTweet.com.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-uptweet-combining-the-best-of-social-media-into-one-convenient-platform-182197851.html
While Twitter allows you to broadcast short messages instantly, UpTweet offers the ability to publish more expansive, colorful, and media-rich content. Users vote on posts in real-time, and the most popular posts are always shown at the top of the UpTweet homepage.
In addition to the fun competition of promoting your story to the top, as a content provider you actually earn a share of the advertising revenue generated. Accounts are paid each time a user "retweets" a post on Twitter or "uptweets" a post on UpTweet.
UpTweet organizes the stories into popular categories, such as news, music, humor, technology, and politics, with viral topics in each category rising to the top of that section. There is even a marketplace section where users can buy and sell goods and services with one another.
"On Twitter, you have the opportunity to be instantly viral. On forums and blogs, you have the flexibility to provide concise or lengthy material. On YouTube, you can even earn revenue on your content. With UpTweet, you have the best of all three, all in one," says Brian Santos (Follow @), founder & CEO of UpTweet.
Your Twitter followers can now enjoy and retweet beautiful media-rich posts filled with interesting content. The more popular you are the more money you'll earn!
UpTweet, tweet it up!
Follow #Uptweet on Twitter to view the latest stories.
Follow
CONTACT: Brian Santos, Ph: 1-239-464-8213, Email: brian@uptweet.com
Related Link:
UpTweet
SOURCE UpTweet
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UpTweet
Web Site: http://uptweet.com
Broadband Networks Purchases Internet Service Provider Omnicity, Incorporated
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
Broadband Networks Purchases Internet Service Provider Omnicity, Incorporated
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadband Networks is now the owner of Rushville-based Omnicity, Incorporated, a wireless broadband Internet service provider with subscribers in 30 counties in Indiana and nine counties in Ohio.
Omnicity, Incorporated filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 29, 2011, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana. A reorganization plan was approved, and ownership was transferred to Broadband Networks. The new owners have more than 100 years of collective experience in companies providing high-tech and Internet services.
"Broadband Network's acquisition of Omnicity Incorporated saves a payroll of more than $1.75 million annually in Indiana and Ohio, with the majority of employees in Rush County," said Broadband Networks Principal Buz Nesbit. "We now look to improve Omnicity with a new management team, new operating capital and plans for improved equipment and technology. Future developments by Omnicity will continue to positively impact the economic status of rural counties in Indiana and Ohio."
The new Omnicity, a Broadband Networks Company, will provide wireless high-speed Internet service to rural America. It is a new beginning for Internet services outside major cities, building strength in rural communities.
"We want to emphasize a change for the better with the new Omnicity," said Broadband Networks Principal Dave Bash. "Omnicity has come out of bankruptcy, just like other companies in this country, as a stronger company with a more focused emphasis on customer needs and service. Omnicity will provide a much-needed service to rural areas throughout Indiana and Ohio and bridge the digital divide with state-of-the-art technology."
The Broadband Networks team has a goal to provide better service and support, faster speed, more reliability, larger coverage areas and exciting products for the future. The Omnicity mission is to serve as many customers as possible while remaining committed to using the best technology to improve the customer experience.
"We will continue to bring broadband to the Heartland in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible," Bash said. The Omnicity coverage area includes northern and central Indiana as well as central and eastern Ohio.
Omnicity plans to begin an aggressive expansion to serve more customers as fast as possible, adding to their existing base of more than 5,000 Internet and medical care subscribers in Indiana and Ohio.
For more information on Omnicity, visit http://www.omnicity.net. For more information on Broadband Networks, visit http://www.broadbandnetworks.com.
Tiffany Whisner
Coles Marketing Communications
(317) 571-0051
twhisner@colesmarketing.com
SOURCE Broadband Networks
Broadband Networks
Web Site: http://www.broadbandnetworks.com
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadband Networks is now the owner of Rushville-based Omnicity, Incorporated, a wireless broadband Internet service provider with subscribers in 30 counties in Indiana and nine counties in Ohio.
Omnicity, Incorporated filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 29, 2011, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana. A reorganization plan was approved, and ownership was transferred to Broadband Networks. The new owners have more than 100 years of collective experience in companies providing high-tech and Internet services.
"Broadband Network's acquisition of Omnicity Incorporated saves a payroll of more than $1.75 million annually in Indiana and Ohio, with the majority of employees in Rush County," said Broadband Networks Principal Buz Nesbit. "We now look to improve Omnicity with a new management team, new operating capital and plans for improved equipment and technology. Future developments by Omnicity will continue to positively impact the economic status of rural counties in Indiana and Ohio."
The new Omnicity, a Broadband Networks Company, will provide wireless high-speed Internet service to rural America. It is a new beginning for Internet services outside major cities, building strength in rural communities.
"We want to emphasize a change for the better with the new Omnicity," said Broadband Networks Principal Dave Bash. "Omnicity has come out of bankruptcy, just like other companies in this country, as a stronger company with a more focused emphasis on customer needs and service. Omnicity will provide a much-needed service to rural areas throughout Indiana and Ohio and bridge the digital divide with state-of-the-art technology."
The Broadband Networks team has a goal to provide better service and support, faster speed, more reliability, larger coverage areas and exciting products for the future. The Omnicity mission is to serve as many customers as possible while remaining committed to using the best technology to improve the customer experience.
"We will continue to bring broadband to the Heartland in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible," Bash said. The Omnicity coverage area includes northern and central Indiana as well as central and eastern Ohio.
Omnicity plans to begin an aggressive expansion to serve more customers as fast as possible, adding to their existing base of more than 5,000 Internet and medical care subscribers in Indiana and Ohio.
For more information on Omnicity, visit http://www.omnicity.net. For more information on Broadband Networks, visit http://www.broadbandnetworks.com.
Tiffany Whisner
Coles Marketing Communications
(317) 571-0051
twhisner@colesmarketing.com
SOURCE Broadband Networks
Broadband Networks
Web Site: http://www.broadbandnetworks.com
SongBooth, A New Social Music Video-Making App for iPhone & iPod touch, Now Available on the App Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 11:00:02 AM
SongBooth, A New Social Music Video-Making App for iPhone & iPod touch, Now Available on the App Store
- By participating, users will also have the chance once a year to win their very own recording contract -
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SongBooth, a new social music video-making app for iPhone and iPod touch, is launching today with the help of young singing sensation Ryan Beatty and Soul Train Award-winning R&B artist Miguel.
SongBooth is a mobile-based video recording studio where users can film their own music video using instrumentals provided, by purchasing additional instrumentals from known labels and producers via In-App Purchase, or by singing the songs that are already in their iTunes music library. In addition, users can add effects, filters, tracks and other personalization elements to enhance their creations before uploading them to SongBooth Mobile, Songbooth.com or Facebook.
Within the SongBooth social community, users can follow, play, like, comment and/or share with other users and find new musical talent in the process.
Once a year, a Project SongBooth global contest will take place and users will have a chance to submit their music video, whereby the video with the most likes over a set period of time will receive a recording contract with a major label or music executive. The first contest will take place in March 2013, with the winner announced in August 2013.
SongBooth was created by Gregory Lowe of Lowe Key Media, a young African American tech entrepreneur who also created the music remix app iFLYPT in 2009 to high accolades including being recognized by Microsoft for their 2010 Biz Spark Award. Lowe previously ran the mobile and New Media division for Compound Entertainment, a joint venture between Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo and major label Island Def Jam. Recently, Lowe was recognized by Jet Magazine as one of their 2012 "Top 10 Under 40".
"SongBooth is essentially a handheld recording studio for every musician in the world," says Lowe. "There are millions of amateur, low-quality homemade music videos out there on the Internet. I set out to simplify and enhance the recording experience. SongBooth combines song-making tools and resources with a user-friendly interface. Most importantly, it provides a community for artists to share and showcase their work with the added opportunity of being discovered."
The SongBooth App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.
SOURCE SongBooth
SongBooth
CONTACT: Sarah Cirkiel, +1-212-475-4919, sarah@teasemarketing.com; Theresa Tran, ttt@teasemarketing.com
- By participating, users will also have the chance once a year to win their very own recording contract -
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SongBooth, a new social music video-making app for iPhone and iPod touch, is launching today with the help of young singing sensation Ryan Beatty and Soul Train Award-winning R&B artist Miguel.
SongBooth is a mobile-based video recording studio where users can film their own music video using instrumentals provided, by purchasing additional instrumentals from known labels and producers via In-App Purchase, or by singing the songs that are already in their iTunes music library. In addition, users can add effects, filters, tracks and other personalization elements to enhance their creations before uploading them to SongBooth Mobile, Songbooth.com or Facebook.
Within the SongBooth social community, users can follow, play, like, comment and/or share with other users and find new musical talent in the process.
Once a year, a Project SongBooth global contest will take place and users will have a chance to submit their music video, whereby the video with the most likes over a set period of time will receive a recording contract with a major label or music executive. The first contest will take place in March 2013, with the winner announced in August 2013.
SongBooth was created by Gregory Lowe of Lowe Key Media, a young African American tech entrepreneur who also created the music remix app iFLYPT in 2009 to high accolades including being recognized by Microsoft for their 2010 Biz Spark Award. Lowe previously ran the mobile and New Media division for Compound Entertainment, a joint venture between Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo and major label Island Def Jam. Recently, Lowe was recognized by Jet Magazine as one of their 2012 "Top 10 Under 40".
"SongBooth is essentially a handheld recording studio for every musician in the world," says Lowe. "There are millions of amateur, low-quality homemade music videos out there on the Internet. I set out to simplify and enhance the recording experience. SongBooth combines song-making tools and resources with a user-friendly interface. Most importantly, it provides a community for artists to share and showcase their work with the added opportunity of being discovered."
The SongBooth App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.
SOURCE SongBooth
SongBooth
CONTACT: Sarah Cirkiel, +1-212-475-4919, sarah@teasemarketing.com; Theresa Tran, ttt@teasemarketing.com
Digisoft.tv Announces MHEG for Iris with S&T
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 10:56:01 AM
Digisoft.tv Announces MHEG for Iris with S&T
LONDON, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Service Operators gain broadcast interactivity for hybrid middleware
Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of set-top box middleware for the cable,
satellite, terrestrial and telecommunications industry, announces the integration of
RedKey - the market leading MHEG 5 engine, into its set-top box middleware stack; Iris.
The company will offer MHEG as a standard part of its DVB based offering. This will
include the interaction channel components for IP based return path including information,
commerce and IP video delivery services and the DSM-CC object carousel that offers novel
broadcast functionality. Digisoft is going through a rapid phase of growth with license
sales on track to grow in excess of 100% in 2013.
Speaking on behalf of Digisoft, Head of Product Development Eoin Shanaghy said,
"Adding the MHEG standard to our hybrid DVB/IPTV middleware is a natural evolution. By
combining our Iris middleware product with S&T's RedKey MHEG engine, we will offer
operators more ways than ever before to deliver content to consumers' TVs. RedKey also
allows us to deliver a unique capability to our customers - the combined delivery of
applications based on multiple standards, including HTML5. We believe that this
combination will propel Digisoft.tv to become the market leader in the hybrid media and
entertainment market for service operators."
"Digisoft have a very interesting solution to set-top box software, based on Linux and
using HTML5 as both the user interface and the mechanism for adding features which will
make their offering very attractive to manufacturers and operators wanting to add IP
services to their lineup. Cooperating with S&T to integrate S&T's RedKey 2 MHEG engine and
DSM-CC object carousel client will create a product capable of meeting the needs of not
only the existing MHEG markets but also those operators looking for a cost effective way
into VOD and online streaming to a variety of devices," said Paul Daly, Operations
Director at S&T.
RedKey addresses all MHEG Markets including Freeview HD (UK), Freesat UK, Freeview
Australia, Freeview New Zealand and South Africa and in addition can support any MHEG
profile based on these or the ETSI MHEG standard, giving Digisoft a real advantage as a
total software solution provider for set-top box manufacturers.
About Digisoft
Digisoft.tv Ltd is a leading global provider of set top box middleware for the cable,
satellite, terrestrial and telecommunications industry. Iris middleware is designed to
meet the needs of service providers who want broadcast, usability, return path and economy
of scale. Iris supports all broadcast standards (DVB, ISDB-T, ATSC) enhancing them with
HTML 5.0 to improve usability. Digisoft.tv provides software and professional services to
brands such as Telstra Clear, PMT and VideoEzy. Digisoft maintains headquarters in Ireland
with sales offices around the world. Visit the company at http://www.digisoft.tv or
follow us on LinkedIn.
About S&T
Strategy & Technology Ltd (S&T) is a UK-based company with additional offices in the
USA and Hong Kong. It has been developing and implementing technology based on
international digital TV standards since 1996. S&T is the leading independent company in
the industry sector that supports the MHEG- 5 interactive TV standard worldwide and is the
market leader in the supply of broadcast carousel generation, playout and monitoring
systems for interactive television. More information can be found at
http://www.s-and-t.com.
S&T Media Contact:
Paul Daly
Operation Director
E-mail: paul.daly@s-and-t.com
Tel: +44-20-7183-1501
Digisoft.tv Media Contact:
Pam Dorney
Head of Marketing and Communications
E-mail: pdorney@digisoft.tv
Tel. +353-21-491-7272
Digisoft.tv and S&T
LONDON, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Service Operators gain broadcast interactivity for hybrid middleware
Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of set-top box middleware for the cable,
satellite, terrestrial and telecommunications industry, announces the integration of
RedKey - the market leading MHEG 5 engine, into its set-top box middleware stack; Iris.
The company will offer MHEG as a standard part of its DVB based offering. This will
include the interaction channel components for IP based return path including information,
commerce and IP video delivery services and the DSM-CC object carousel that offers novel
broadcast functionality. Digisoft is going through a rapid phase of growth with license
sales on track to grow in excess of 100% in 2013.
Speaking on behalf of Digisoft, Head of Product Development Eoin Shanaghy said,
"Adding the MHEG standard to our hybrid DVB/IPTV middleware is a natural evolution. By
combining our Iris middleware product with S&T's RedKey MHEG engine, we will offer
operators more ways than ever before to deliver content to consumers' TVs. RedKey also
allows us to deliver a unique capability to our customers - the combined delivery of
applications based on multiple standards, including HTML5. We believe that this
combination will propel Digisoft.tv to become the market leader in the hybrid media and
entertainment market for service operators."
"Digisoft have a very interesting solution to set-top box software, based on Linux and
using HTML5 as both the user interface and the mechanism for adding features which will
make their offering very attractive to manufacturers and operators wanting to add IP
services to their lineup. Cooperating with S&T to integrate S&T's RedKey 2 MHEG engine and
DSM-CC object carousel client will create a product capable of meeting the needs of not
only the existing MHEG markets but also those operators looking for a cost effective way
into VOD and online streaming to a variety of devices," said Paul Daly, Operations
Director at S&T.
RedKey addresses all MHEG Markets including Freeview HD (UK), Freesat UK, Freeview
Australia, Freeview New Zealand and South Africa and in addition can support any MHEG
profile based on these or the ETSI MHEG standard, giving Digisoft a real advantage as a
total software solution provider for set-top box manufacturers.
About Digisoft
Digisoft.tv Ltd is a leading global provider of set top box middleware for the cable,
satellite, terrestrial and telecommunications industry. Iris middleware is designed to
meet the needs of service providers who want broadcast, usability, return path and economy
of scale. Iris supports all broadcast standards (DVB, ISDB-T, ATSC) enhancing them with
HTML 5.0 to improve usability. Digisoft.tv provides software and professional services to
brands such as Telstra Clear, PMT and VideoEzy. Digisoft maintains headquarters in Ireland
with sales offices around the world. Visit the company at http://www.digisoft.tv or
follow us on LinkedIn.
About S&T
Strategy & Technology Ltd (S&T) is a UK-based company with additional offices in the
USA and Hong Kong. It has been developing and implementing technology based on
international digital TV standards since 1996. S&T is the leading independent company in
the industry sector that supports the MHEG- 5 interactive TV standard worldwide and is the
market leader in the supply of broadcast carousel generation, playout and monitoring
systems for interactive television. More information can be found at
http://www.s-and-t.com.
S&T Media Contact:
Paul Daly
Operation Director
E-mail: paul.daly@s-and-t.com
Tel: +44-20-7183-1501
Digisoft.tv Media Contact:
Pam Dorney
Head of Marketing and Communications
E-mail: pdorney@digisoft.tv
Tel. +353-21-491-7272
Digisoft.tv and S&T
Chelsio Delivers Stream Engine(TM) - Media Streaming Solution Dramatically Increases Video And Content Delivery Performance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 10:14:02 AM
Chelsio Delivers Stream Engine(TM) - Media Streaming Solution Dramatically Increases Video And Content Delivery Performance
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsio Communications, a leading provider of 10Gb Ethernet Unified Wire Adapters, ASICs and Unified Storage software solutions, today announced a media streaming enhancement to its T4 Unified Wire adapters targeted at high performance content delivery applications. The Chelsio StreamEngine(TM) adds video segmentation offload and per-stream rate limiting functionality to the TCP and UDP offload capabilities of the T4 Unified Wire adapters to significantly reduce CPU utilization, increase video and content delivery capacity and improve service quality.
Built to accelerate and smooth media streaming and other high throughput applications, the Chelsio StreamEngine delivers best-in-class performance for Content Delivery Network (CDN), IPTV and Video on Demand (VOD) providers (StreamEngine Product Brief).
"Media service providers are faced with new and pressing challenges such as how to differentiate their media delivery offerings by delivering more personal, social, and interactive media experiences, making media delivery simpler and more intuitive in a video delivery model that is fragmented across devices, screens, and interfaces, and preserving the value of their content while delivering to new screens and platforms," said Saqib Jang, Principal and Founder, Margalla Communications. "The Chelsio StreamEngine enables providers to address such challenges while optimizing scalability and return on investment."
A typical customer installation can do 2,000 streams per dual-socket server by running the protocol in software. In comparison with StreamEngine, a single T4 adapter can deliver more than 32,000 streams using a single server - enabling a smaller, less costly, lower power solution while delivering much higher performance and capacity.
Video Segmentation Offload
Tailored for video content, the StreamEngine segmentation offload technology moves the processing required to packetize video data and control its transmission rate from the server to the network adapter. Video Segmentation Offload (VSO) increases performance and dramatically reduces CPU overhead, allowing significantly higher capacity using the same server hardware. Without VSO support, video server software needs to packetize payload into frames, process each frame individually through the network stack and schedule individual frame transmission, resulting in millions of system calls and packet traversal through all protocol layers in the operating system to the network adapter.
In contrast, StreamEngine implements the full network protocol stack in the T4 adapter, and the video server software simply hands off unprocessed video payload in large I/O buffers to the StreamEngine middleware, which handles the rest. By taking over these CPU intensive tasks from the host server, StreamEngine enables low cost servers to handle tens of thousands of streams.
Rate Shaping
Rate Shaping within the StreamEngine allows Content Delivery Networks/Video On Demand providers to avoid receive buffer overflows, smooth out network traffic, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Without dedicated hardware-based rate shaping or limiting support, the video server must perform rate limiting in software, a CPU intensive task that can be prohibitive at 10Gb and higher rates.
StreamEngine implements per-stream rate shaping in the T4 device, offloading the video server software and drastically reducing CPU utilization, while increasing the shaping precision and minimizing the jitter of the frames sent onto the network. It can shape traffic on a per-packet or per-byte basis for arbitrary flow or class, where a class is a random grouping of either offloaded or non-offloaded flows.
StreamEngine supports up to 16 unique shaping rates or traffic classes per channel (port), and an arbitrary number of video streams can be assigned to each class. In conjunction with VSO, this enables the video server software to push large amounts of payload to the StreamEngine at a time; StreamEngine then segments and schedules the transmission of the resulting frames onto the network as specified by the associated Traffic Class.
Pricing and Availability
The Chelsio StreamEngine is available at a no cost license for a limited time, as a download from the Chelsio website. StreamEngine is part of Unified Wire 2.3 release for T4 silicon and adapters.
About Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio is a leading technology company focused on solving high performance networking and storage challenges for virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Now shipping its fourth generation protocol acceleration technology, Chelsio is delivering hardware and software solutions including Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high performance storage gateways, unified management software, bypass cards, and other solutions focused on specialized applications. Visit the company at http://www.chelsio.com.
SOURCE Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Tim Helms, Chelsio Communications, +1-408-962-3677
Web Site: http://www.chelsio.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsio Communications, a leading provider of 10Gb Ethernet Unified Wire Adapters, ASICs and Unified Storage software solutions, today announced a media streaming enhancement to its T4 Unified Wire adapters targeted at high performance content delivery applications. The Chelsio StreamEngine(TM) adds video segmentation offload and per-stream rate limiting functionality to the TCP and UDP offload capabilities of the T4 Unified Wire adapters to significantly reduce CPU utilization, increase video and content delivery capacity and improve service quality.
Built to accelerate and smooth media streaming and other high throughput applications, the Chelsio StreamEngine delivers best-in-class performance for Content Delivery Network (CDN), IPTV and Video on Demand (VOD) providers (StreamEngine Product Brief).
"Media service providers are faced with new and pressing challenges such as how to differentiate their media delivery offerings by delivering more personal, social, and interactive media experiences, making media delivery simpler and more intuitive in a video delivery model that is fragmented across devices, screens, and interfaces, and preserving the value of their content while delivering to new screens and platforms," said Saqib Jang, Principal and Founder, Margalla Communications. "The Chelsio StreamEngine enables providers to address such challenges while optimizing scalability and return on investment."
A typical customer installation can do 2,000 streams per dual-socket server by running the protocol in software. In comparison with StreamEngine, a single T4 adapter can deliver more than 32,000 streams using a single server - enabling a smaller, less costly, lower power solution while delivering much higher performance and capacity.
Video Segmentation Offload
Tailored for video content, the StreamEngine segmentation offload technology moves the processing required to packetize video data and control its transmission rate from the server to the network adapter. Video Segmentation Offload (VSO) increases performance and dramatically reduces CPU overhead, allowing significantly higher capacity using the same server hardware. Without VSO support, video server software needs to packetize payload into frames, process each frame individually through the network stack and schedule individual frame transmission, resulting in millions of system calls and packet traversal through all protocol layers in the operating system to the network adapter.
In contrast, StreamEngine implements the full network protocol stack in the T4 adapter, and the video server software simply hands off unprocessed video payload in large I/O buffers to the StreamEngine middleware, which handles the rest. By taking over these CPU intensive tasks from the host server, StreamEngine enables low cost servers to handle tens of thousands of streams.
Rate Shaping
Rate Shaping within the StreamEngine allows Content Delivery Networks/Video On Demand providers to avoid receive buffer overflows, smooth out network traffic, and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Without dedicated hardware-based rate shaping or limiting support, the video server must perform rate limiting in software, a CPU intensive task that can be prohibitive at 10Gb and higher rates.
StreamEngine implements per-stream rate shaping in the T4 device, offloading the video server software and drastically reducing CPU utilization, while increasing the shaping precision and minimizing the jitter of the frames sent onto the network. It can shape traffic on a per-packet or per-byte basis for arbitrary flow or class, where a class is a random grouping of either offloaded or non-offloaded flows.
StreamEngine supports up to 16 unique shaping rates or traffic classes per channel (port), and an arbitrary number of video streams can be assigned to each class. In conjunction with VSO, this enables the video server software to push large amounts of payload to the StreamEngine at a time; StreamEngine then segments and schedules the transmission of the resulting frames onto the network as specified by the associated Traffic Class.
Pricing and Availability
The Chelsio StreamEngine is available at a no cost license for a limited time, as a download from the Chelsio website. StreamEngine is part of Unified Wire 2.3 release for T4 silicon and adapters.
About Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio is a leading technology company focused on solving high performance networking and storage challenges for virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Now shipping its fourth generation protocol acceleration technology, Chelsio is delivering hardware and software solutions including Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high performance storage gateways, unified management software, bypass cards, and other solutions focused on specialized applications. Visit the company at http://www.chelsio.com.
SOURCE Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Tim Helms, Chelsio Communications, +1-408-962-3677
Web Site: http://www.chelsio.com
CoroWare Announces CoroCall Recording and Webcasting
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
CoroWare Announces CoroCall Recording and Webcasting
Delivers HD Quality Recording and Webcasting for CoroCall Subscribers and Resellers
KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoroWare Technologies, a subsidiary of CoroWare, Inc. (COWI.QB) and an authorized Vidyo service provider (CSP), announced today it has added VidyoReplay(TM) - recording and webcasting capabilities to its CoroCall Business Class HD Video Conferencing service.
By expanding its capabilities with VidyoReplay, CoroCall Business Class HD Video Conferencing subscribers can now record their Vidyo conference sessions for an additional monthly subscription fee.
"The ability to easily and affordably record and webcast high-quality, HD Vidyo conferences through VidyoReplay is another reason why a growing number of service providers, such as CoroWare, are leveraging the power of Vidyo's platform," said Vidyo's Ashish Gupta, CMO and SVP of Corporate Development. "By adopting VidyoReplay, CoroWare can now offer its subscribers the ability to capture a Vidyo conference and make the recording available for viewing after the conference."
Unlike most videoconferencing services, CoroCall subscribers can conduct, record and webcast HD quality videoconference sessions without expensive conference reservation services. From their desktop systems or mobile devices, CoroCall subscribers can record and webcast customer support alerts, product announcements, medical procedures, lectures, training sessions and more.
"We use our CoroCall Vidyo service for everything from intra-company conferencing to formal live demos of our courtroom audio video management and capture solutions to potential clients around the world," said Kurt Maddox at JAVS, Inc. "As a company whose own solutions promote the value of broadcasting and recording court proceedings, we were quick to realize the value of broadcasting and recording our CoroCall sessions when appropriate. Not only are we able to review our live demos to continuously critique and improve our own performance, but we can share recorded demos with others who for whatever reason are unable to schedule a live demo. For a small company with a global footprint, CoroCall's Vidyo services allow us to extend our limited resources further than ever before."
As a result of this upgrade, CoroCall subscribers can now record their videoconference and webcast their videoconferences to up to 300 simultaneous connections. Meeting organizers become content creators and determine whether to make recordings private, viewable within the company, or viewable by anyone with a link to the recording.
"Our customers are always looking for more effective ways to collaborate and communicate. CoroCall subscribers have been asking us for a way to leverage their existing CoroCall service to provide webcasting and recording capability," said Mike Searcy, Director of Sales for CoroCall. "We have responded to this demand by offering the VidyoReplay service to our subscribers. VidyoReplay will allow them to visually connect with a much larger audience in a very cost effective, simple yet powerful way."
About JAVS, Inc.
JAVS, Inc. is a global provider of integrated courtroom audio video management and capture systems with systems deployed across multiple continents, countries and most U.S. States.
About Vidyo, Inc.
Vidyo, Inc. pioneered Personal Telepresence enabling natural, HD multi-point videoconferences on tablets and smart phones, PCs and Macs, room systems, gateways that interoperate with H.323 and SIP endpoints, telepresence solutions and affordable cloud-based broadcast solutions. Learn more at http://www.vidyo.com, on the Blog or follow@vidyo on Twitter. VIDYO and the trademarks of the VIDYO family of products are trademarks of Vidyo, Inc.
About CoroWare
Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, CoroWare is a solutions integrator with expertise in affordable and open mobile robotics; business class video conferencing; and operational business intelligence.
CoroWare has been an Authorized Vidyo Reseller and Conference Service Provider since 2009, and has delivered HD videoconferencing solutions in North America and subscription services across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
For more information on CoroWare and its products and services, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") (http://www.sec.gov/about/laws/sea34.pdf(Sec.21E p. 223). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. CoroWare takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements, and also takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Investor Relations Contact:
Shanna Gerrard
CoroWare, Inc.
investor@coroware.com
(800) 641-2676, option 3
SOURCE CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies
Web Site: http://www.coroware.com
Delivers HD Quality Recording and Webcasting for CoroCall Subscribers and Resellers
KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoroWare Technologies, a subsidiary of CoroWare, Inc. (COWI.QB) and an authorized Vidyo service provider (CSP), announced today it has added VidyoReplay(TM) - recording and webcasting capabilities to its CoroCall Business Class HD Video Conferencing service.
By expanding its capabilities with VidyoReplay, CoroCall Business Class HD Video Conferencing subscribers can now record their Vidyo conference sessions for an additional monthly subscription fee.
"The ability to easily and affordably record and webcast high-quality, HD Vidyo conferences through VidyoReplay is another reason why a growing number of service providers, such as CoroWare, are leveraging the power of Vidyo's platform," said Vidyo's Ashish Gupta, CMO and SVP of Corporate Development. "By adopting VidyoReplay, CoroWare can now offer its subscribers the ability to capture a Vidyo conference and make the recording available for viewing after the conference."
Unlike most videoconferencing services, CoroCall subscribers can conduct, record and webcast HD quality videoconference sessions without expensive conference reservation services. From their desktop systems or mobile devices, CoroCall subscribers can record and webcast customer support alerts, product announcements, medical procedures, lectures, training sessions and more.
"We use our CoroCall Vidyo service for everything from intra-company conferencing to formal live demos of our courtroom audio video management and capture solutions to potential clients around the world," said Kurt Maddox at JAVS, Inc. "As a company whose own solutions promote the value of broadcasting and recording court proceedings, we were quick to realize the value of broadcasting and recording our CoroCall sessions when appropriate. Not only are we able to review our live demos to continuously critique and improve our own performance, but we can share recorded demos with others who for whatever reason are unable to schedule a live demo. For a small company with a global footprint, CoroCall's Vidyo services allow us to extend our limited resources further than ever before."
As a result of this upgrade, CoroCall subscribers can now record their videoconference and webcast their videoconferences to up to 300 simultaneous connections. Meeting organizers become content creators and determine whether to make recordings private, viewable within the company, or viewable by anyone with a link to the recording.
"Our customers are always looking for more effective ways to collaborate and communicate. CoroCall subscribers have been asking us for a way to leverage their existing CoroCall service to provide webcasting and recording capability," said Mike Searcy, Director of Sales for CoroCall. "We have responded to this demand by offering the VidyoReplay service to our subscribers. VidyoReplay will allow them to visually connect with a much larger audience in a very cost effective, simple yet powerful way."
About JAVS, Inc.
JAVS, Inc. is a global provider of integrated courtroom audio video management and capture systems with systems deployed across multiple continents, countries and most U.S. States.
About Vidyo, Inc.
Vidyo, Inc. pioneered Personal Telepresence enabling natural, HD multi-point videoconferences on tablets and smart phones, PCs and Macs, room systems, gateways that interoperate with H.323 and SIP endpoints, telepresence solutions and affordable cloud-based broadcast solutions. Learn more at http://www.vidyo.com, on the Blog or follow@vidyo on Twitter. VIDYO and the trademarks of the VIDYO family of products are trademarks of Vidyo, Inc.
About CoroWare
Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, CoroWare is a solutions integrator with expertise in affordable and open mobile robotics; business class video conferencing; and operational business intelligence.
CoroWare has been an Authorized Vidyo Reseller and Conference Service Provider since 2009, and has delivered HD videoconferencing solutions in North America and subscription services across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
For more information on CoroWare and its products and services, please visit http://www.coroware.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") (http://www.sec.gov/about/laws/sea34.pdf(Sec.21E p. 223). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. CoroWare takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements, and also takes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Investor Relations Contact:
Shanna Gerrard
CoroWare, Inc.
investor@coroware.com
(800) 641-2676, option 3
SOURCE CoroWare Technologies
CoroWare Technologies
Web Site: http://www.coroware.com
VoltDB Co-Founders Dr. Michael Stonebraker and Scott Jarr to Deliver VoltDB Webinar: Navigating the Database Universe
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:56:02 AM
VoltDB Co-Founders Dr. Michael Stonebraker and Scott Jarr to Deliver VoltDB Webinar: Navigating the Database Universe
60-Minute Webcast to Promote a Deeper Understanding of Database Specialization and Guide Developers toward Building Successful Big Data Applications
BILLERICA, Mass., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VoltDB, the world's fastest high-velocity database, today announced an upcoming webinar, Navigating the Database Universe, featuring database legend Michael Stonebraker and VoltDB co-founder Scott Jarr. In it, Dr. Stonebraker will draw on his decades of experience to explore the world of database options reaching far beyond RDBMS, offer predictions for the future, and update the audience on his unfolding vision that one size no longer fits all in the database universe.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121204/MM24267LOGO )
Over the course of the hour-long webinar, Scott Jarr will present a framework for companies to understand when and where to use the myriad of new database technologies available in the market today. Real-world case studies will illustrate the database designs that are paving the way to success for a range of applications along the big data value continuum. Jarr will provide the criteria to apply in identifying the right fit for an application, whether it's real-time decisioning, performing analytics on historical data, exploring data sets for knowledge or deriving analytics on real-time data. Practical steps will be discussed for how to gain the most value from velocity data within todays' changing applications.
Details:
-- What: Navigating the Database Universe webinar
-- When: Tuesday, December 11(th), 2pm EST
-- Where: Register now at VoltDB.com
Database pioneer and VoltDB co-founder & CTO, Michael Stonebraker has more than 25 years of award-winning database research and technology experience. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at M.I.T. and co-founder of six venture-backed database startups.
Scott Jarr, co-founder & chief strategy officer at VoltDB, has more than 20 years of experience building, launching and growing technology companies, including most recently, LiveVault Corporation that grew into a market-leading position and was acquired by Iron Mountain.
About VoltDB
VoltDB provides an in-memory relational database that combines high-velocity data ingestion and real-time data analytics and decisioning to enable organizations to unleash a new generation of big data applications that deliver unprecedented business value. Organizations in markets ranging from financial services and Web media, to public utilities and national defense, use VoltDB to narrow the "ingestion-to-decision" gap from minutes, or even hours, to milliseconds. Founded by database legend Dr. Michael Stonebraker, VoltDB is privately held and based in Billerica, Mass.
Media inquiries:
Tim Allik
Davies Murphy Group, Inc.
(781) 418-2410
voltDB@daviesmurphy.com
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VoltDB
Web Site: http://www.VoltDB.com
60-Minute Webcast to Promote a Deeper Understanding of Database Specialization and Guide Developers toward Building Successful Big Data Applications
BILLERICA, Mass., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VoltDB, the world's fastest high-velocity database, today announced an upcoming webinar, Navigating the Database Universe, featuring database legend Michael Stonebraker and VoltDB co-founder Scott Jarr. In it, Dr. Stonebraker will draw on his decades of experience to explore the world of database options reaching far beyond RDBMS, offer predictions for the future, and update the audience on his unfolding vision that one size no longer fits all in the database universe.
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Over the course of the hour-long webinar, Scott Jarr will present a framework for companies to understand when and where to use the myriad of new database technologies available in the market today. Real-world case studies will illustrate the database designs that are paving the way to success for a range of applications along the big data value continuum. Jarr will provide the criteria to apply in identifying the right fit for an application, whether it's real-time decisioning, performing analytics on historical data, exploring data sets for knowledge or deriving analytics on real-time data. Practical steps will be discussed for how to gain the most value from velocity data within todays' changing applications.
Details:
-- What: Navigating the Database Universe webinar
-- When: Tuesday, December 11(th), 2pm EST
-- Where: Register now at VoltDB.com
Database pioneer and VoltDB co-founder & CTO, Michael Stonebraker has more than 25 years of award-winning database research and technology experience. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at M.I.T. and co-founder of six venture-backed database startups.
Scott Jarr, co-founder & chief strategy officer at VoltDB, has more than 20 years of experience building, launching and growing technology companies, including most recently, LiveVault Corporation that grew into a market-leading position and was acquired by Iron Mountain.
About VoltDB
VoltDB provides an in-memory relational database that combines high-velocity data ingestion and real-time data analytics and decisioning to enable organizations to unleash a new generation of big data applications that deliver unprecedented business value. Organizations in markets ranging from financial services and Web media, to public utilities and national defense, use VoltDB to narrow the "ingestion-to-decision" gap from minutes, or even hours, to milliseconds. Founded by database legend Dr. Michael Stonebraker, VoltDB is privately held and based in Billerica, Mass.
Media inquiries:
Tim Allik
Davies Murphy Group, Inc.
(781) 418-2410
voltDB@daviesmurphy.com
SOURCE VoltDB
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VoltDB
Web Site: http://www.VoltDB.com
Milady Launches the Milady Education Network, a Full Service Site for Salon Professionals to Network and Access Education
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:35:01 AM
Milady Launches the Milady Education Network, a Full Service Site for Salon Professionals to Network and Access Education
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Milady, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions, announces the launch of the Milady Education Network, a site devoted to providing educational resources and networking opportunities to salon professionals.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milady-launches-the-milady-education-network-a-full-service-site-for-salon-professionals-to-network-and-access-education-182069151.html
The Milady Education Network is a place where industry professionals can polish skills, keep up with current trends and learn profitable business strategies. Users can create a free profile to access the site's wealth of complimentary content such as articles, tips, webinars, or to purchase optional additional resources including step-by-step technical videos or online business courses. For example, users can read an article on increasing their referral business, watch a webinar about improving retail, watch a video depicting a coloring technique, or take an online course that teaches how to market their business; the possibilities are endless. One of the top features is the ability to chat with other professionals nationwide to network and share best practices. Additionally, there's an area for students that provides information to help with preparation for graduation and the start of their careers.
"The Milady Education Network is committed to helping salon professionals build their careers," said Dawn Gerrain, president, Milady. "I invite all industry professionals to make this network one of their favorite destinations and benefit greatly from everything it has to offer. One key to being successful in a career is to remember that learning never ends. This is why we created the Milady Education Network, to provide one place where professionals all across the country can interact with each other and receive quality educational resources from a name they trust."
Register today for free at http://www.miladyednet.com.
About Cengage Learning and Milady
Cengage Learning is a leading educational content, software and Services Company for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Milady, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of beauty and wellness education and training resources since 1927. Known not only as a provider of pre-licensure resources, Milady offers various forms of training and consulting products for salon and spa students, professionals and business owners, creating a full spectrum of services for the beauty and wellness industries. Spanning six continents, Milady has aided more than 10 million beauty professionals in achieving licensure success. For more information please visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.milady.cengage.com.
Media Contact:
Lauren Eddy
Associate Public Relations Manager
Cengage Learning
203-965-8609
Lauren.Eddy@cengage.com
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Cengage LearningSOURCE Cengage Learning
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Cengage Learning
Web Site: http://www.miladyednet.com
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Milady, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of beauty and wellness learning solutions, announces the launch of the Milady Education Network, a site devoted to providing educational resources and networking opportunities to salon professionals.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milady-launches-the-milady-education-network-a-full-service-site-for-salon-professionals-to-network-and-access-education-182069151.html
The Milady Education Network is a place where industry professionals can polish skills, keep up with current trends and learn profitable business strategies. Users can create a free profile to access the site's wealth of complimentary content such as articles, tips, webinars, or to purchase optional additional resources including step-by-step technical videos or online business courses. For example, users can read an article on increasing their referral business, watch a webinar about improving retail, watch a video depicting a coloring technique, or take an online course that teaches how to market their business; the possibilities are endless. One of the top features is the ability to chat with other professionals nationwide to network and share best practices. Additionally, there's an area for students that provides information to help with preparation for graduation and the start of their careers.
"The Milady Education Network is committed to helping salon professionals build their careers," said Dawn Gerrain, president, Milady. "I invite all industry professionals to make this network one of their favorite destinations and benefit greatly from everything it has to offer. One key to being successful in a career is to remember that learning never ends. This is why we created the Milady Education Network, to provide one place where professionals all across the country can interact with each other and receive quality educational resources from a name they trust."
Register today for free at http://www.miladyednet.com.
About Cengage Learning and Milady
Cengage Learning is a leading educational content, software and Services Company for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Milady, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of beauty and wellness education and training resources since 1927. Known not only as a provider of pre-licensure resources, Milady offers various forms of training and consulting products for salon and spa students, professionals and business owners, creating a full spectrum of services for the beauty and wellness industries. Spanning six continents, Milady has aided more than 10 million beauty professionals in achieving licensure success. For more information please visit http://www.cengage.com or http://www.milady.cengage.com.
Media Contact:
Lauren Eddy
Associate Public Relations Manager
Cengage Learning
203-965-8609
Lauren.Eddy@cengage.com
Related Links
Milady Education NetworkMilady
Cengage LearningSOURCE Cengage Learning
Video:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milady-launches-the-milady-education-network-a-full-service-site-for-salon-professionals-to-network-and-access-education-182069151.html
Cengage Learning
Web Site: http://www.miladyednet.com
Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise software simplifies, secures mobile printing
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:28:01 AM
Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise software simplifies, secures mobile printing
New product creates internal private cloud for safe, yet unfettered printing from any smartphone or tablet
MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise, a new mobile printing solution that keeps all documents and data behind the company firewall.
Maintaining document security is among the highest priorities of most organizations. To support this critical objective, Ricoh's HotSpot Enterprise solution routes all documents through a private cloud hosted on the client's infrastructure. Instead of sending documents to a public cloud server for routing back to enterprise printers, Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise creates a secure internal private cloud for the entire mobile printing environment. The user experience is the same as with the original Ricoh HotSpot Printers and MFPs, and transmissions are encrypted at all times.
As the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) culture continues to expand in organizations, the use of tablets and smartphones challenge organizations to deliver a printing platform that does not require IT resources to configure every device for printing. Traditionally, when these workers have needed to print, they have been forced to email the file to a networked desktop, if available, and have it printed from there, an obvious productivity drain. Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise is designed to keep documents within the enterprise, which is critical for the many companies with sensitive personal, financial, medical, engineering and strategic information.
With Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise, users have multiple ways to print a document: via email, web upload, mobile app or Windows desktop print driver.
Broad coverage for Ricoh and multivendor fleets
HotSpot Enterprise can handle thousands of users and print devices, even traverse entire networks, so the service can accommodate an organization's expanding mobile-user base. Ricoh HotSpot functionality can also be easily configured to cover mixed, multivendor fleets.
Through simple server software, Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise relieves IT of the work of managing mobile printing. IT professionals don't have to download software to office equipment or touch users' mobile devices. The software enables easy mobile printing for guests, but a company can choose to limit printing to network users by easily configuring it to leverage LDAP directory databases such as Microsoft Active Directory.
Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise also integrates with popular accounting software to process printing charges to users or departments. This is useful in education environments when schools want to enable campus- or system-wide printing and process payments on student access cards. Students can easily print from their laptops, smart phones and tablets without having to join the secure network domain. Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise includes special Web interfaces for educational settings.
This is part of the broad range of mobility solutions Ricoh offers to help organizations accommodate an increasingly mobile workforce. It complements the new Ricoh Mobile Worker Services portfolio, announced in September, designed to give mobile workers instant access to the information they need to be productive.
For more information on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
For further information, please visit
http://www.ricoh.com/about/
© 2012 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
For further information, please contact:
Linda Montefusco
Ricoh Americas Corporation
(973) 882-2172
linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com
Jill Searl
Brodeur Partners
(603) 559-5824
jsearl@brodeur.com
SOURCE Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation
Web Site: http://www.ricoh.com
New product creates internal private cloud for safe, yet unfettered printing from any smartphone or tablet
MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise, a new mobile printing solution that keeps all documents and data behind the company firewall.
Maintaining document security is among the highest priorities of most organizations. To support this critical objective, Ricoh's HotSpot Enterprise solution routes all documents through a private cloud hosted on the client's infrastructure. Instead of sending documents to a public cloud server for routing back to enterprise printers, Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise creates a secure internal private cloud for the entire mobile printing environment. The user experience is the same as with the original Ricoh HotSpot Printers and MFPs, and transmissions are encrypted at all times.
As the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) culture continues to expand in organizations, the use of tablets and smartphones challenge organizations to deliver a printing platform that does not require IT resources to configure every device for printing. Traditionally, when these workers have needed to print, they have been forced to email the file to a networked desktop, if available, and have it printed from there, an obvious productivity drain. Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise is designed to keep documents within the enterprise, which is critical for the many companies with sensitive personal, financial, medical, engineering and strategic information.
With Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise, users have multiple ways to print a document: via email, web upload, mobile app or Windows desktop print driver.
Broad coverage for Ricoh and multivendor fleets
HotSpot Enterprise can handle thousands of users and print devices, even traverse entire networks, so the service can accommodate an organization's expanding mobile-user base. Ricoh HotSpot functionality can also be easily configured to cover mixed, multivendor fleets.
Through simple server software, Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise relieves IT of the work of managing mobile printing. IT professionals don't have to download software to office equipment or touch users' mobile devices. The software enables easy mobile printing for guests, but a company can choose to limit printing to network users by easily configuring it to leverage LDAP directory databases such as Microsoft Active Directory.
Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise also integrates with popular accounting software to process printing charges to users or departments. This is useful in education environments when schools want to enable campus- or system-wide printing and process payments on student access cards. Students can easily print from their laptops, smart phones and tablets without having to join the secure network domain. Ricoh HotSpot Enterprise includes special Web interfaces for educational settings.
This is part of the broad range of mobility solutions Ricoh offers to help organizations accommodate an increasingly mobile workforce. It complements the new Ricoh Mobile Worker Services portfolio, announced in September, designed to give mobile workers instant access to the information they need to be productive.
For more information on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in more than 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2012, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,903 billion yen (approx. 23 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
For further information, please visit
http://www.ricoh.com/about/
© 2012 Ricoh Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.
For further information, please contact:
Linda Montefusco
Ricoh Americas Corporation
(973) 882-2172
linda.montefusco@ricoh-usa.com
Jill Searl
Brodeur Partners
(603) 559-5824
jsearl@brodeur.com
SOURCE Ricoh Americas Corporation
Ricoh Americas Corporation
Web Site: http://www.ricoh.com
Philips Launches Docking Speakers with Lightning Connector for Apple iPhone 5
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:21:01 AM
Philips Launches Docking Speakers with Lightning Connector for Apple iPhone 5
AMSTERDAM, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Philips today launches a range of docking speakers with Apple's new Lightning
connector, making them compatible with Lightning enabled devices. This new range of
docking speakers offers a superior sound performance in comparison to the analog
processing technology common in current docking speakers.
The range includes two music systems, two docking speakers and a bedroom docking
speaker that includes a clock display. These new docking speakers will be available in
December.
Images available here:
-http://www.flickr.com/photos/philips_newscenter/sets/72157632172375295
- Philips Urban Micro System (DCM3155) - great sound and contemporary design
for the modern home. Designed to fit anywhere, this fashionable and compact all-in-one
audio system creates an immersive listening experience through its angled speakers. It
features Apple's new Lightning connector, CD player and FM radio, and provides 50W RMS
of music power
- Philips Lifestyle Music System (DCM2067) - an elegant and slim design that
looks good in any modern interior. As well as charging and playing music from
Lightning enabled devices through its retractable Lightning dock; the system also
includes a CD player and FM radio. Even with its slender footprint, the system
delivers 20W RMS power to provide a great sound performance.
- Philips Portable Docking Speaker (DS7580) - slim and compact enough to fit
in your bag, it features Philips' wOOx technology that provides a rich and deep bass.
Precise tuning between the speaker drivers ensures a smooth transition between low- to
mid- and high-frequencies. With a built-in battery that lasts for approximately eight
hours you can enjoy your music anywhere.
- Philips Room to Room Docking Speaker (DS3205) - incorporates high-quality
neodymium speakers, which are great for better bass response and a pure balanced sound
quality.
- Philips Bedroom Docking Speaker (DS1155) - has a 360-degree design,
providing rich omnidirectional sound to fill your bedroom. The clock display of the
docking speaker automatically synchronizes with the clock of your Apple device, and
the speaker also includes a USB port at the back of the speaker allowing users to
easily charge a second mobile device.
Philips is one the leading brand of Docking Speakers globally and the market leader in
Europe. These products represent the first of a range of Philips Docking Speakers that
Philips will make available that take full advantage of Apple's Lightning connector. The
full range of Docking Speakers with Lightning connector will be available in selected
retailers and Philips online.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and
well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in
the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately
121,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a
leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Groves
Philips Lifestyle Entertainment
Tel: +31-653-179-850
E-mail: mark.groves@philips.com
Philips
AMSTERDAM, December 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Philips today launches a range of docking speakers with Apple's new Lightning
connector, making them compatible with Lightning enabled devices. This new range of
docking speakers offers a superior sound performance in comparison to the analog
processing technology common in current docking speakers.
The range includes two music systems, two docking speakers and a bedroom docking
speaker that includes a clock display. These new docking speakers will be available in
December.
Images available here:
-http://www.flickr.com/photos/philips_newscenter/sets/72157632172375295
- Philips Urban Micro System (DCM3155) - great sound and contemporary design
for the modern home. Designed to fit anywhere, this fashionable and compact all-in-one
audio system creates an immersive listening experience through its angled speakers. It
features Apple's new Lightning connector, CD player and FM radio, and provides 50W RMS
of music power
- Philips Lifestyle Music System (DCM2067) - an elegant and slim design that
looks good in any modern interior. As well as charging and playing music from
Lightning enabled devices through its retractable Lightning dock; the system also
includes a CD player and FM radio. Even with its slender footprint, the system
delivers 20W RMS power to provide a great sound performance.
- Philips Portable Docking Speaker (DS7580) - slim and compact enough to fit
in your bag, it features Philips' wOOx technology that provides a rich and deep bass.
Precise tuning between the speaker drivers ensures a smooth transition between low- to
mid- and high-frequencies. With a built-in battery that lasts for approximately eight
hours you can enjoy your music anywhere.
- Philips Room to Room Docking Speaker (DS3205) - incorporates high-quality
neodymium speakers, which are great for better bass response and a pure balanced sound
quality.
- Philips Bedroom Docking Speaker (DS1155) - has a 360-degree design,
providing rich omnidirectional sound to fill your bedroom. The clock display of the
docking speaker automatically synchronizes with the clock of your Apple device, and
the speaker also includes a USB port at the back of the speaker allowing users to
easily charge a second mobile device.
Philips is one the leading brand of Docking Speakers globally and the market leader in
Europe. These products represent the first of a range of Philips Docking Speakers that
Philips will make available that take full advantage of Apple's Lightning connector. The
full range of Docking Speakers with Lightning connector will be available in selected
retailers and Philips online.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and
well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in
the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately
121,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a
leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Groves
Philips Lifestyle Entertainment
Tel: +31-653-179-850
E-mail: mark.groves@philips.com
Philips
MetroMile Launches First True Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:21:01 AM
MetroMile Launches First True Pay-Per-Mile Car Insurance
New company has developed technology that unlocks and makes use of the 300 Petabytes of driving data currently trapped in cars, delivering new services that save drivers time and money
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroMile (http://www.metromile.com), the technology company that aims to unlock and make use of all the world's driving data, launched publicly today and unveiled a first-of-its-kind car insurance product that charges drivers a per-mile rate for the miles they drive each month, delivering significant savings to lower mileage drivers. The company has raised over $4 million in funding from NEA, Index Ventures, First Round Capital and SV Angel. Starting today, the insurance service is available in Oregon.
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MetroMile provides drivers with a proprietary device called the Metronome that they plug into their car. The Metronome extracts valuable driving data and transmits it in real-time, providing an accurate report of miles driven. Using this data, drivers pay a few cents per mile plus a low base rate each month for full coverage car insurance. Only the number of miles driven is used to calculate the rate, not when, where or how someone drives. By paying only for the miles they actually drive each month, lower mileage drivers can save 20 -50 percent for protection equal or superior to traditional car insurance products. MetroMile drivers can also access detailed and valuable driving analytics through a simple online dashboard, helping them better understand their car use.
"There is a widening gap between high mileage and low mileage drivers," said Steve Pretre, CEO and co-founder of MetroMile. "Millions of people are making conscious decisions to bike, walk and use public transit more often, benefiting the environment and livability of our cities. Traditional car insurance pricing takes the money those people should be saving based on their reduced driving and uses it to subsidize people that drive more. That is unfair and we are setting out to change it."
U.S. consumers spend $178 billion per year on car insurance. A 2008 Brookings Institute study projected 67 percent of drivers would save money with a per-mile insurance pricing approach like the one being introduced by MetroMile. Reducing rates for such a large pool of customers would cannibalize profits for traditional auto insurance companies. With it's new approach, MetroMile can offer lower mileage drivers the savings they deserve.
The MetroMile service is powered by a unique technology platform that has been developed over nearly two years. Combining new hardware, software, and cloud-based infrastructure, MetroMile's technology allows previously inaccessible driving data to be accessed, analyzed, and managed at a massive scale.
"Driving data represents an enormous, untapped opportunity," said David Friedberg, founder and Chairman of the Board at MetroMile. "We drive three trillion miles per year in the U.S. Accessing the data from every car's on-board computer system would yield approximately 300 Petabytes of data per year. That data can power valuable new services, like our per-mile car insurance product."
In addition to founding MetroMile, David Friedberg is the CEO of The Climate Corporation, the technology pioneer that aims to help all the world's people and businesses adapt to climate change. The Climate Corporation is helping farmers plan, manage, and protect their farming operations using data services and insurance products available through climate.com. With MetroMile, Friedberg saw significant parallels to the data management and data science challenges being tackled at The Climate Corporation.
"MetroMile and The Climate Corporation represent the leading edge of how we can combine data science, solid business models and a positive policy agenda," said Kittu Kolluri, General Partner at NEA, a lead investor in both companies. "The Climate Corporation is helping customers understand and manage the financial impact of climate change. Now with MetroMile, we aim to influence behavior at a root cause of climate change."
Beginning today, MetroMile's insurance product will be available to customers in Oregon, with plans to expand to additional states as the company gains regulatory approval. Insurance is offered for sale through MetroMile Insurance Services LLC, a licensed agent in the state of Oregon. Oregon residents can get a quote and sign up at http://www.metromile.com.
About MetroMile
MetroMile aims to unlock and make use of all the world's driving data, delivering new services that save drivers time and money. The MetroMile technology platform combines new hardware, software, and cloud-based infrastructure to enable the company to access, analyze, and manage driving data at a massive scale. The company's first offering, per-mile car insurance, charges based on actual miles driven so that drivers that drive less, pay less. MetroMile believes in rewarding the millions of people who consciously choose to drive less for their positive impact on the environment and the livability of our communities. Visit http://www.metromile.com for more information.
Media Contact:
Lisa MacKenzie
press@metromile.com
503-705-3508
SOURCE MetroMile
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
MetroMile
Web Site: https://www.metromile.com
New company has developed technology that unlocks and makes use of the 300 Petabytes of driving data currently trapped in cars, delivering new services that save drivers time and money
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroMile (http://www.metromile.com), the technology company that aims to unlock and make use of all the world's driving data, launched publicly today and unveiled a first-of-its-kind car insurance product that charges drivers a per-mile rate for the miles they drive each month, delivering significant savings to lower mileage drivers. The company has raised over $4 million in funding from NEA, Index Ventures, First Round Capital and SV Angel. Starting today, the insurance service is available in Oregon.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/SF23975-a)
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MetroMile provides drivers with a proprietary device called the Metronome that they plug into their car. The Metronome extracts valuable driving data and transmits it in real-time, providing an accurate report of miles driven. Using this data, drivers pay a few cents per mile plus a low base rate each month for full coverage car insurance. Only the number of miles driven is used to calculate the rate, not when, where or how someone drives. By paying only for the miles they actually drive each month, lower mileage drivers can save 20 -50 percent for protection equal or superior to traditional car insurance products. MetroMile drivers can also access detailed and valuable driving analytics through a simple online dashboard, helping them better understand their car use.
"There is a widening gap between high mileage and low mileage drivers," said Steve Pretre, CEO and co-founder of MetroMile. "Millions of people are making conscious decisions to bike, walk and use public transit more often, benefiting the environment and livability of our cities. Traditional car insurance pricing takes the money those people should be saving based on their reduced driving and uses it to subsidize people that drive more. That is unfair and we are setting out to change it."
U.S. consumers spend $178 billion per year on car insurance. A 2008 Brookings Institute study projected 67 percent of drivers would save money with a per-mile insurance pricing approach like the one being introduced by MetroMile. Reducing rates for such a large pool of customers would cannibalize profits for traditional auto insurance companies. With it's new approach, MetroMile can offer lower mileage drivers the savings they deserve.
The MetroMile service is powered by a unique technology platform that has been developed over nearly two years. Combining new hardware, software, and cloud-based infrastructure, MetroMile's technology allows previously inaccessible driving data to be accessed, analyzed, and managed at a massive scale.
"Driving data represents an enormous, untapped opportunity," said David Friedberg, founder and Chairman of the Board at MetroMile. "We drive three trillion miles per year in the U.S. Accessing the data from every car's on-board computer system would yield approximately 300 Petabytes of data per year. That data can power valuable new services, like our per-mile car insurance product."
In addition to founding MetroMile, David Friedberg is the CEO of The Climate Corporation, the technology pioneer that aims to help all the world's people and businesses adapt to climate change. The Climate Corporation is helping farmers plan, manage, and protect their farming operations using data services and insurance products available through climate.com. With MetroMile, Friedberg saw significant parallels to the data management and data science challenges being tackled at The Climate Corporation.
"MetroMile and The Climate Corporation represent the leading edge of how we can combine data science, solid business models and a positive policy agenda," said Kittu Kolluri, General Partner at NEA, a lead investor in both companies. "The Climate Corporation is helping customers understand and manage the financial impact of climate change. Now with MetroMile, we aim to influence behavior at a root cause of climate change."
Beginning today, MetroMile's insurance product will be available to customers in Oregon, with plans to expand to additional states as the company gains regulatory approval. Insurance is offered for sale through MetroMile Insurance Services LLC, a licensed agent in the state of Oregon. Oregon residents can get a quote and sign up at http://www.metromile.com.
About MetroMile
MetroMile aims to unlock and make use of all the world's driving data, delivering new services that save drivers time and money. The MetroMile technology platform combines new hardware, software, and cloud-based infrastructure to enable the company to access, analyze, and manage driving data at a massive scale. The company's first offering, per-mile car insurance, charges based on actual miles driven so that drivers that drive less, pay less. MetroMile believes in rewarding the millions of people who consciously choose to drive less for their positive impact on the environment and the livability of our communities. Visit http://www.metromile.com for more information.
Media Contact:
Lisa MacKenzie
press@metromile.com
503-705-3508
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Sverve Connects Mom Bloggers with Brands and Readers for Sustainable Growth
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:21:01 AM
Sverve Connects Mom Bloggers with Brands and Readers for Sustainable Growth
A new platform that ranks mom bloggers and connects them with brands, marketers and readers.
EDISON, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly minted platform, Sverve, promises a transformative change to blogging by connecting readers and brands with the estimated 3.9 million mom bloggers and key social media influencers who create content online.
Sverve's web site and complementary app are aimed to help busy mom bloggers manage sustainable revenue-generating blogs by providing them multiple opportunities to make money. Brands can gain access to blogger information and leaderboards, and offer guest blogging assignments, community manager positions, or other opportunities to the top social media influencers on Sverve.
"Mom bloggers want to gain more visibility and build an engaged reader base," said Rohit Vashisht, co-founder and CEO of Sverve. "Generating traffic through Facebook and Twitter is difficult because they are noisy platforms and are cumbersome to search. Our targeted platform intelligently ranks mom bloggers, so both readers and potential brand partners can quickly find the right blog and author."
After signup on Sverve.com or through its iPhone app, bloggers can specify up to five areas of influence such as kids' activities, products, special needs, etc., that fit their specific niche. They can then seamlessly connect their Sverve profile with their Facebook page and Twitter feed and post short summaries of their latest blog posts as tips. As a blogger's work is shared, other readers can endorse her in the selected areas of influence, which in turn elevates her score and encourages greater readership.
"We measure the true social influence of a blogger that takes into account more than just their Facebook or Twitter activity," explained Vashisht. "As bloggers promote their work on Sverve, they gain endorsements from readers, helping them gain a higher score. This score gets them noticed by brands, allowing them to sustain their blog through the generation of real revenue."
All bloggers on Sverve become part of a database that can be easily searched, allowing readers to find bloggers whose subject matters closely align to their interests. Sverve also enables mom bloggers to find and collaborate with their peers, a task that previously required unreliable Internet searches.
A combination of the words "social" and "verve", the company's name is meant to encourage users to unleash their enthusiasm within a social context. Sverve does not host blogs; it is a discovery mechanism that enables top mom bloggers and social media influencers to be discovered by readers and brands.
To learn more about Sverve, visit http://www.sverve.com.
About Sverve:
Sverve is an online platform and mobile application designed to meet the needs of the massive population of mom bloggers and brands that want to engage with these key influencers. It enables bloggers to develop engaged readers and connect with brands for revenue generation. Sverve came about as a rebranding and refocusing of HashTip, a social commerce platform for moms that offered user-curated tips on kids' products, services, and deals to a user base of over thousands of users. Visit http://www.sverve.com for more information.
SOURCE Sverve
Sverve
CONTACT: Kellie Connors, SS|PR, +1-609-750-1027, kconnors@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.sverve.com
A new platform that ranks mom bloggers and connects them with brands, marketers and readers.
EDISON, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly minted platform, Sverve, promises a transformative change to blogging by connecting readers and brands with the estimated 3.9 million mom bloggers and key social media influencers who create content online.
Sverve's web site and complementary app are aimed to help busy mom bloggers manage sustainable revenue-generating blogs by providing them multiple opportunities to make money. Brands can gain access to blogger information and leaderboards, and offer guest blogging assignments, community manager positions, or other opportunities to the top social media influencers on Sverve.
"Mom bloggers want to gain more visibility and build an engaged reader base," said Rohit Vashisht, co-founder and CEO of Sverve. "Generating traffic through Facebook and Twitter is difficult because they are noisy platforms and are cumbersome to search. Our targeted platform intelligently ranks mom bloggers, so both readers and potential brand partners can quickly find the right blog and author."
After signup on Sverve.com or through its iPhone app, bloggers can specify up to five areas of influence such as kids' activities, products, special needs, etc., that fit their specific niche. They can then seamlessly connect their Sverve profile with their Facebook page and Twitter feed and post short summaries of their latest blog posts as tips. As a blogger's work is shared, other readers can endorse her in the selected areas of influence, which in turn elevates her score and encourages greater readership.
"We measure the true social influence of a blogger that takes into account more than just their Facebook or Twitter activity," explained Vashisht. "As bloggers promote their work on Sverve, they gain endorsements from readers, helping them gain a higher score. This score gets them noticed by brands, allowing them to sustain their blog through the generation of real revenue."
All bloggers on Sverve become part of a database that can be easily searched, allowing readers to find bloggers whose subject matters closely align to their interests. Sverve also enables mom bloggers to find and collaborate with their peers, a task that previously required unreliable Internet searches.
A combination of the words "social" and "verve", the company's name is meant to encourage users to unleash their enthusiasm within a social context. Sverve does not host blogs; it is a discovery mechanism that enables top mom bloggers and social media influencers to be discovered by readers and brands.
To learn more about Sverve, visit http://www.sverve.com.
About Sverve:
Sverve is an online platform and mobile application designed to meet the needs of the massive population of mom bloggers and brands that want to engage with these key influencers. It enables bloggers to develop engaged readers and connect with brands for revenue generation. Sverve came about as a rebranding and refocusing of HashTip, a social commerce platform for moms that offered user-curated tips on kids' products, services, and deals to a user base of over thousands of users. Visit http://www.sverve.com for more information.
SOURCE Sverve
Sverve
CONTACT: Kellie Connors, SS|PR, +1-609-750-1027, kconnors@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.sverve.com
Duval County Approves Florida Virtual Academy Charter School
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
Duval County Approves Florida Virtual Academy Charter School
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Duval County Public Schools approved the Florida Virtual Academy (FLVA), a new public charter school open to families in Duval County beginning next year. The new public school will serve students in grades K-8. The school plans to expand to high school in subsequent years.
FLVA at Duval County is governed by the Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, an independent, nonprofit board of directors.
Charlene Sprague, a resident of Duval County and member of the Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, said, "Our board is excited that our school has been approved and will have the opportunity to serve children in Duval County. We believe FLVA at Duval will be an excellent option for families in our community. We are grateful to Duval County Public Schools for approving our charter and look forward to working with them on behalf of students."
FLVA at Duval will offer a highly individualized learning program designed to work for all types of students, from advanced learners to students with special needs. Using innovative technology, the school connects students with certified teachers and provides access to an approved public school program regardless of a child's geographic, economic or academic circumstances.
Florida-certified teachers will provide instruction, guidance and support, and will interact regularly with students using innovative technology and web-based classrooms. Teachers also organize school field trips, activities, clubs, and events for students and families.
FLVA uses the award-winning curriculum, technology, and school services provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), America's largest provider of online school programs for grades kindergarten through high school. K12 is a Florida-approved provider of online school programs. K12's courses and academic programs are used in over 2,000 school districts nationwide, including over 40 school districts in Florida.
FLVA first began offering its program to families across the state in 2003. The school program has a history of strong academic results, earning high grades from the state and high levels of satisfaction from parents and students.
FLVA charter schools were also recently approved in Palm Beach, Broward, Pinellas, and Osceola counties. The Florida Virtual Academy at Osceola County is currently open and serving students in grades K-9. Along with FLVA at Duval, the FLVA charter schools Palm Beach, Broward and Pinellas are also expected to open in 2013.
SOURCE Florida Virtual Academy
Florida Virtual Academy
CONTACT: Joe Chisholm, +1-904-477-6938
Web Site: http://www.K12.com/flva
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Duval County Public Schools approved the Florida Virtual Academy (FLVA), a new public charter school open to families in Duval County beginning next year. The new public school will serve students in grades K-8. The school plans to expand to high school in subsequent years.
FLVA at Duval County is governed by the Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, an independent, nonprofit board of directors.
Charlene Sprague, a resident of Duval County and member of the Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, said, "Our board is excited that our school has been approved and will have the opportunity to serve children in Duval County. We believe FLVA at Duval will be an excellent option for families in our community. We are grateful to Duval County Public Schools for approving our charter and look forward to working with them on behalf of students."
FLVA at Duval will offer a highly individualized learning program designed to work for all types of students, from advanced learners to students with special needs. Using innovative technology, the school connects students with certified teachers and provides access to an approved public school program regardless of a child's geographic, economic or academic circumstances.
Florida-certified teachers will provide instruction, guidance and support, and will interact regularly with students using innovative technology and web-based classrooms. Teachers also organize school field trips, activities, clubs, and events for students and families.
FLVA uses the award-winning curriculum, technology, and school services provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), America's largest provider of online school programs for grades kindergarten through high school. K12 is a Florida-approved provider of online school programs. K12's courses and academic programs are used in over 2,000 school districts nationwide, including over 40 school districts in Florida.
FLVA first began offering its program to families across the state in 2003. The school program has a history of strong academic results, earning high grades from the state and high levels of satisfaction from parents and students.
FLVA charter schools were also recently approved in Palm Beach, Broward, Pinellas, and Osceola counties. The Florida Virtual Academy at Osceola County is currently open and serving students in grades K-9. Along with FLVA at Duval, the FLVA charter schools Palm Beach, Broward and Pinellas are also expected to open in 2013.
SOURCE Florida Virtual Academy
Florida Virtual Academy
CONTACT: Joe Chisholm, +1-904-477-6938
Web Site: http://www.K12.com/flva
University of South Carolina System Collaborates with Academic Partnerships to Bring Degree Programs Online
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
University of South Carolina System Collaborates with Academic Partnerships to Bring Degree Programs Online
South Carolina continues to pave the way in education innovation
DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Carolina is partnering with Academic Partnerships to move undergraduate and graduate degree programs from the system's flagship research institution in Columbia, as well as the senior and regional universities, online. Academic Partnerships' innovative learning technologies and its global marketing capability will be utilized to increase access to USC's high quality curriculum in collaboration with faculty from across the Systems' campuses.
"I am excited that USC has chosen Academic Partnerships to help support its bold new initiatives in online learning," said Dr. Michael Amiridis, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of the University of South Carolina. "Academic Partnerships works only with public universities and possesses valuable expertise that will assist USC in the preparation and implementation of high-quality, state-of-the-art online programs delivered at affordable prices through the new Palmetto College and select graduate programs. We look forward to working with our newest partner."
A Master's in Engineering Management will be one of the first degrees offered online through the new partnership. "Bringing our courses online is one of the many ways to cultivate the next generation of thinkers and meet the growing demand for engineers. I am thrilled with this latest wave of innovation at USC which continues to push the envelope," said Michael Sutton, a Carolina Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina.
In addition, Academic Partnerships will assist USC with the design and development of courses for Palmetto College, the university's new online, baccalaureate degree completion program scheduled to start in fall 2013. Palmetto College will enable South Carolinians who have finished 60 hours of course work to complete a degree in several fields including business, criminal justice, education and nursing. Students will take courses in an affordable, convenient and flexible online format while having the advantage of the university's extensive support system.
"Academic Partnerships is anxious to provide the latest learning technologies, assuring that University of South Carolinas' campuses remain highly competitive and cutting edge as they serve 21(st) century students throughout the state and beyond," said Randy Best, Chairman of Academic Partnerships. "The System's interest in serving all qualified students through the utilization of technology will help its institutions flourish far into the future."
Academic Partnerships has a successful track record of helping institutions of higher education expand their access and deliver quality and scalable online degree programs. AP's efforts have helped over 600 professors convert more than 1,000 traditional courses into an electronic delivery format and recruited more than 100,000 students into online degree programs with U.S. and international partners.
About the University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina develops leaders and inspires cutting-edge thinking and practical problem solving through innovation in learning, research and engagement. Founded in 1801, this vibrant and diverse community with 46,000 students on eight campuses, more than 300 degree programs - including law, engineering, public health and medicine - and 250,000 alumni, improves the lives of individuals and builds healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world. A recognized global leader in fuel cell research, USC has received the highest research designation awarded by the Carnegie Foundation. In 2012, faculty generated more than $238 million in funding for research and sponsored awards. Additionally, USC garners national recognition for its prestigious South Carolina Honors College and undergraduate and graduate International Business programs. Learn more at http://www.sc.edu.
About Academic Partnerships
Dallas-based Academic Partnerships partners with public universities to deliver students full degree programs online. The company was founded by social entrepreneur, Randy Best, an 18-year veteran of developing innovative learning experiences to improve education. Academic Partnerships helps universities increase public access to high-quality education by providing the technology, marketing, student recruitment and faculty support necessary to serve online students. Academic Partnerships is guided by the principle that the opportunities presented through distance learning make higher education more accessible and achievable for students in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit http://www.academicpartnerships.com.
SOURCE Academic Partnerships
Academic Partnerships
CONTACT: Wes Hickman, University of South Carolina, +1-803-777-3478, whickman@mailbox.sc.edu
Web Site: http://www.academicpartnerships.com
South Carolina continues to pave the way in education innovation
DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Carolina is partnering with Academic Partnerships to move undergraduate and graduate degree programs from the system's flagship research institution in Columbia, as well as the senior and regional universities, online. Academic Partnerships' innovative learning technologies and its global marketing capability will be utilized to increase access to USC's high quality curriculum in collaboration with faculty from across the Systems' campuses.
"I am excited that USC has chosen Academic Partnerships to help support its bold new initiatives in online learning," said Dr. Michael Amiridis, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of the University of South Carolina. "Academic Partnerships works only with public universities and possesses valuable expertise that will assist USC in the preparation and implementation of high-quality, state-of-the-art online programs delivered at affordable prices through the new Palmetto College and select graduate programs. We look forward to working with our newest partner."
A Master's in Engineering Management will be one of the first degrees offered online through the new partnership. "Bringing our courses online is one of the many ways to cultivate the next generation of thinkers and meet the growing demand for engineers. I am thrilled with this latest wave of innovation at USC which continues to push the envelope," said Michael Sutton, a Carolina Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina.
In addition, Academic Partnerships will assist USC with the design and development of courses for Palmetto College, the university's new online, baccalaureate degree completion program scheduled to start in fall 2013. Palmetto College will enable South Carolinians who have finished 60 hours of course work to complete a degree in several fields including business, criminal justice, education and nursing. Students will take courses in an affordable, convenient and flexible online format while having the advantage of the university's extensive support system.
"Academic Partnerships is anxious to provide the latest learning technologies, assuring that University of South Carolinas' campuses remain highly competitive and cutting edge as they serve 21(st) century students throughout the state and beyond," said Randy Best, Chairman of Academic Partnerships. "The System's interest in serving all qualified students through the utilization of technology will help its institutions flourish far into the future."
Academic Partnerships has a successful track record of helping institutions of higher education expand their access and deliver quality and scalable online degree programs. AP's efforts have helped over 600 professors convert more than 1,000 traditional courses into an electronic delivery format and recruited more than 100,000 students into online degree programs with U.S. and international partners.
About the University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina develops leaders and inspires cutting-edge thinking and practical problem solving through innovation in learning, research and engagement. Founded in 1801, this vibrant and diverse community with 46,000 students on eight campuses, more than 300 degree programs - including law, engineering, public health and medicine - and 250,000 alumni, improves the lives of individuals and builds healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world. A recognized global leader in fuel cell research, USC has received the highest research designation awarded by the Carnegie Foundation. In 2012, faculty generated more than $238 million in funding for research and sponsored awards. Additionally, USC garners national recognition for its prestigious South Carolina Honors College and undergraduate and graduate International Business programs. Learn more at http://www.sc.edu.
About Academic Partnerships
Dallas-based Academic Partnerships partners with public universities to deliver students full degree programs online. The company was founded by social entrepreneur, Randy Best, an 18-year veteran of developing innovative learning experiences to improve education. Academic Partnerships helps universities increase public access to high-quality education by providing the technology, marketing, student recruitment and faculty support necessary to serve online students. Academic Partnerships is guided by the principle that the opportunities presented through distance learning make higher education more accessible and achievable for students in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit http://www.academicpartnerships.com.
SOURCE Academic Partnerships
Academic Partnerships
CONTACT: Wes Hickman, University of South Carolina, +1-803-777-3478, whickman@mailbox.sc.edu
Web Site: http://www.academicpartnerships.com
DeepCover Chipset from Maxim Integrated Advances Secure Authentication Between Systems and Peripherals
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
DeepCover Chipset from Maxim Integrated Advances Secure Authentication Between Systems and Peripherals
Advanced tamper protection, a SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm, and a simple interface protect against counterfeiting and reduce implementation costs.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) announced it is now sampling a new chipset that provides the strongest levels of security when authentication of peripherals is necessary. As part of Maxim's DeepCover(TM) security products, the chipset comprises the DS2465 secure coprocessor with integrated 1-Wire® master and the DS28E15/DS28E22/DS28E25 1-Wire secure authenticators. This secure chipset protects a revenue stream by ensuring that only licensed peripherals are used with OEM equipment. Many applications in consumer, medical, industrial, and communications markets will immediately benefit from this security.
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OEMs can ensure that the peripherals used with their equipment are genuine and meet their performance and quality standards. The DS2465 coprocessor, used with any of the 1-Wire secure authenticators, quickly identifies unlicensed after-market peripherals that are not approved for a system. An example application is a medical system for patient monitoring that uses replaceable sensors and peripherals. Using this DeepCover secure chipset, the medical device will verify that the attached medical sensors are authentic and approved by the device manufacturer, and thus deliver the performance and safety requirements demanded by the application.
Key Advantages
-- Advanced security: the DS2465 performs SHA-256 coprocessing to operate
slave devices that provide SHA-256 authentication security; an
integrated 1-Wire master communicates with 1-Wire slaves.
-- Design flexibility: the DS28E15/DS28E22/DS28E25 make it easy to add a
device to a design with either the integrated 1-Wire IO of the DS2465 or
one spare GPIO pin from a microcontroller or FPGA.
-- Comprehensive physical tamper protection: thwarts the most probable
security attack at the die level.
-- Minimalist interface simplifies implementation and reduces costs: the
1-Wire interface requires only one dedicated contact to operate.
Industry Commentary
-- "Customers require secure authentication," said Scott Jones, Executive
Director at Maxim Integrated. "You need an implementation that is
cryptographically sound, but it must also withstand an inevitable attack
and physical tampering to obtain keys and secrets. Maxim leads the way
in this field by ensuring that sensitive information is protected with
strong cryptography and state-of-the-art tamper protection."
-- "Maxim has been on a continuous path of improvement with die-level
tamper protection for their secure authentication IC product line," said
Christopher Tarnovsky, Vice President of semiconductor security services
at IOActive and founder of Flylogic, an IOActive company. "These latest
DeepCover SHA-256 devices illustrate that Maxim is serious about
compromise attack protection."
Availability and Pricing
-- All products are specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
-- Contact the company to request pricing.
For a hi-res image, please click here.
About Maxim Integrated
At Maxim Integrated, we put analog together in a way that sets our customers apart. In Fiscal 2012, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.
1-Wire is a registered trademark and DeepCover is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Contact: Ferda Millan
(408) 601-5429
ferda.millan@maximintegrated.com
SOURCE Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.maxim-ic.com
Advanced tamper protection, a SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm, and a simple interface protect against counterfeiting and reduce implementation costs.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) announced it is now sampling a new chipset that provides the strongest levels of security when authentication of peripherals is necessary. As part of Maxim's DeepCover(TM) security products, the chipset comprises the DS2465 secure coprocessor with integrated 1-Wire® master and the DS28E15/DS28E22/DS28E25 1-Wire secure authenticators. This secure chipset protects a revenue stream by ensuring that only licensed peripherals are used with OEM equipment. Many applications in consumer, medical, industrial, and communications markets will immediately benefit from this security.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/SF71654LOGO)
OEMs can ensure that the peripherals used with their equipment are genuine and meet their performance and quality standards. The DS2465 coprocessor, used with any of the 1-Wire secure authenticators, quickly identifies unlicensed after-market peripherals that are not approved for a system. An example application is a medical system for patient monitoring that uses replaceable sensors and peripherals. Using this DeepCover secure chipset, the medical device will verify that the attached medical sensors are authentic and approved by the device manufacturer, and thus deliver the performance and safety requirements demanded by the application.
Key Advantages
-- Advanced security: the DS2465 performs SHA-256 coprocessing to operate
slave devices that provide SHA-256 authentication security; an
integrated 1-Wire master communicates with 1-Wire slaves.
-- Design flexibility: the DS28E15/DS28E22/DS28E25 make it easy to add a
device to a design with either the integrated 1-Wire IO of the DS2465 or
one spare GPIO pin from a microcontroller or FPGA.
-- Comprehensive physical tamper protection: thwarts the most probable
security attack at the die level.
-- Minimalist interface simplifies implementation and reduces costs: the
1-Wire interface requires only one dedicated contact to operate.
Industry Commentary
-- "Customers require secure authentication," said Scott Jones, Executive
Director at Maxim Integrated. "You need an implementation that is
cryptographically sound, but it must also withstand an inevitable attack
and physical tampering to obtain keys and secrets. Maxim leads the way
in this field by ensuring that sensitive information is protected with
strong cryptography and state-of-the-art tamper protection."
-- "Maxim has been on a continuous path of improvement with die-level
tamper protection for their secure authentication IC product line," said
Christopher Tarnovsky, Vice President of semiconductor security services
at IOActive and founder of Flylogic, an IOActive company. "These latest
DeepCover SHA-256 devices illustrate that Maxim is serious about
compromise attack protection."
Availability and Pricing
-- All products are specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
-- Contact the company to request pricing.
For a hi-res image, please click here.
About Maxim Integrated
At Maxim Integrated, we put analog together in a way that sets our customers apart. In Fiscal 2012, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.
1-Wire is a registered trademark and DeepCover is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Contact: Ferda Millan
(408) 601-5429
ferda.millan@maximintegrated.com
SOURCE Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/SF71654LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.maxim-ic.com
EnCirca Announces Launch of .PW Sunrise
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:56:01 AM
EnCirca Announces Launch of .PW Sunrise
First domain to offer expanded trademark protections
BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- .PW Sunrise is officially underway! .PW is a new alternative for businesses around the world. It is particularly valuable for business and individuals interested in targeting emerging economies that are just now getting on the Internet, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, Turkey and Indonesia. .PW is unrestricted. Anyone can register a .PW domain name.
.PW offers many benefits to trademark owners, including:
-- .PW is new & available. Your preferred name will be available, so scoop
up your trademark now. There are unlimited options!
-- .PW is trademark-friendly. .PW offers expanded trademark protections by
protecting not only exact matches, but also any domain containing the
trademark, misspellings, abbreviations and language translations of the
validated trademark.
-- .PW is affordable. There is no initial deposit necessary to secure your
.PW domain. During Sunrise, the fee is $99 per trademark and this
includes a one-time validation fee and a two year registration. Domain
names stemming from the same trademark are only an additional $9 per
year.
.PW's Sunrise Period for trademark owners runs from December 3 until February 8, 2013. This phase is for trademark holders to apply for and secure registration of domain names that are an exact match or have close similarity with their corresponding trademarks registered prior to or on December 1, 2012. If more than one domain name applicant submits an application during this phase for a specific domain name, the will be registered based on the outcome of an auction process.
.PW's Landrush begins February 18 and concludes on March 18, 2013. Landrush is open to anyone wishing to ensure that they have the opportunity to register .PW domain names, where those domain names were not previously registered or applied for during the Sunrise Process, or excluded by the registry. Finally, General Availability beginsMarch 25, 2013 and.PW domains will become available to anyone through participating registrars or their resellers.
.PW is the country-code domain for the country of Palau. Six sub-domains, such as co.pw are reserved for in-country use, however, the rest of the namespace is available on an unrestricted basis to the rest of the world.
Trademark owners interested in registering their names, please visit EnCirca.com's .PW registration page.
About Directi
With over a decade in the internet industry, Directi is a $350m+ group of businesses, providing various web products and services to millions of global users. Directi businesses include ResellerClub, LogicBoxes, BigRock, Skenzo, Media.net and Radix Registry. Over 1000 employee strong, Directi currently has 5 offices across 4 countries. Directi businesses rank amongst the fastest growing businesses worldwide in their corresponding industry segments.
About CentralNic
The only registry to launch three new domain extensions in the past year, CentralNic manages a portfolio of 27 domain extensions, including .US.COM in the USA, UK.COM and UK.NET in the United Kingdom, .CN.COM in China, .COM.DE in Germany and .LA - the world's first city TLD. One of the longest-running domain registries in the world, CentralNic is the Registry Service Provider of choice for new domains requiring proven secure and stable technology, global distribution, and expertise in both marketing and the domain industry.
About EnCirca
EnCirca was formed in 2001 and is celebrating over 10 years as an ICANN Registrar. It was formed by trademark experts and has participated in nearly every ICANN Sunrise period since its formation. It is based just north of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For more information, visit
http://www.encirca.com
Media Contact:
Kate Moran
EnCirca
kate@encirca.com
+1.781.942.9975
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SOURCE EnCirca
EnCirca
Web Site: http://www.encirca.com
First domain to offer expanded trademark protections
BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- .PW Sunrise is officially underway! .PW is a new alternative for businesses around the world. It is particularly valuable for business and individuals interested in targeting emerging economies that are just now getting on the Internet, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, Turkey and Indonesia. .PW is unrestricted. Anyone can register a .PW domain name.
.PW offers many benefits to trademark owners, including:
-- .PW is new & available. Your preferred name will be available, so scoop
up your trademark now. There are unlimited options!
-- .PW is trademark-friendly. .PW offers expanded trademark protections by
protecting not only exact matches, but also any domain containing the
trademark, misspellings, abbreviations and language translations of the
validated trademark.
-- .PW is affordable. There is no initial deposit necessary to secure your
.PW domain. During Sunrise, the fee is $99 per trademark and this
includes a one-time validation fee and a two year registration. Domain
names stemming from the same trademark are only an additional $9 per
year.
.PW's Sunrise Period for trademark owners runs from December 3 until February 8, 2013. This phase is for trademark holders to apply for and secure registration of domain names that are an exact match or have close similarity with their corresponding trademarks registered prior to or on December 1, 2012. If more than one domain name applicant submits an application during this phase for a specific domain name, the will be registered based on the outcome of an auction process.
.PW's Landrush begins February 18 and concludes on March 18, 2013. Landrush is open to anyone wishing to ensure that they have the opportunity to register .PW domain names, where those domain names were not previously registered or applied for during the Sunrise Process, or excluded by the registry. Finally, General Availability beginsMarch 25, 2013 and.PW domains will become available to anyone through participating registrars or their resellers.
.PW is the country-code domain for the country of Palau. Six sub-domains, such as co.pw are reserved for in-country use, however, the rest of the namespace is available on an unrestricted basis to the rest of the world.
Trademark owners interested in registering their names, please visit EnCirca.com's .PW registration page.
About Directi
With over a decade in the internet industry, Directi is a $350m+ group of businesses, providing various web products and services to millions of global users. Directi businesses include ResellerClub, LogicBoxes, BigRock, Skenzo, Media.net and Radix Registry. Over 1000 employee strong, Directi currently has 5 offices across 4 countries. Directi businesses rank amongst the fastest growing businesses worldwide in their corresponding industry segments.
About CentralNic
The only registry to launch three new domain extensions in the past year, CentralNic manages a portfolio of 27 domain extensions, including .US.COM in the USA, UK.COM and UK.NET in the United Kingdom, .CN.COM in China, .COM.DE in Germany and .LA - the world's first city TLD. One of the longest-running domain registries in the world, CentralNic is the Registry Service Provider of choice for new domains requiring proven secure and stable technology, global distribution, and expertise in both marketing and the domain industry.
About EnCirca
EnCirca was formed in 2001 and is celebrating over 10 years as an ICANN Registrar. It was formed by trademark experts and has participated in nearly every ICANN Sunrise period since its formation. It is based just north of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For more information, visit
http://www.encirca.com
Media Contact:
Kate Moran
EnCirca
kate@encirca.com
+1.781.942.9975
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SOURCE EnCirca
EnCirca
Web Site: http://www.encirca.com
Ranger Rick Goes Digital with the First Truly Interactive Magazine for Kids
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:49:01 AM
Ranger Rick Goes Digital with the First Truly Interactive Magazine for Kids
App co-created by National Wildlife Federation and FableVision Studios; Designed exclusively for the iPad
RESTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Rick, everyone's favorite raccoon and the flagship character of the oldest and biggest children's nature magazine Ranger Rick, is introducing a new, highly interactive magazine app called Ranger Rick's Tree House. Instead of navigating page by page, children immerse themselves in a virtual tree house filled with wildlife stories, videos, games, and other exciting interactive content they can access in any order. For the first time in Ranger Rick's 50-year history, kids can explore where he lives!
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/NE24078 )
"This product totally re-envisions how children ages 7-12 read and consume magazine-like content on digital devices," says Mary Dalheim, Editorial Director of Ranger Rick Publications. "No other digital children's magazine is more innovative, interactive, or just plain fun."
When Ranger Rick opens the door to his tree-house home and invites kids inside, numerous intriguing rooms await, including a Living Room, Video Room, Games Rooms, Mystery Closet - all ready for kids to investigate at their own pace! The rooms are packed with clickable animal stories that come to life on the iPad screen, comic adventures, multi-level games, animal videos, nature activities, wildlife mysteries, and goofy jokes and photos. A back door leads to Ranger Rick's Backyard, featuring wildlife games and activities and a unique tool that lets kids track the time they spend outdoors each week. Throughout the app are many opportunities for children to earn badges by correctly using what they learn in the app.
The National Wildlife Federation, publisher of Ranger Rick magazine, and also Ranger Rick's Tree House, has entertained and educated generations of children about the wonders of animals and nature. Like the print magazine, all educational content within the magazine app is aligned to national curriculum standards and meets the fun-factor that Ranger Rick readers have grown to know and love.
Ranger Rick's Tree House was co-created by the award-winning FableVision Studios, whose playful, story-based approach to learning and creating "stories that matter, stories that move" has included such partners as The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, and Nickelodeon.
Single issues of Ranger Rick's Tree House are available for the iPad for $4.99 in the Apple Newsstand and App Store (single issues include two monthly bonus updates). An annual subscription (5 unique issues) plus monthly bonus updates is $19.99.
To learn more about the National Wildlife Federation, Ranger Rick's Tree House, and all of NWF's properties and initiatives, visit NWF.org/treehouse.
About National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Ranger Rick magazine has entertained and educated generations of children about the wonders of nature. Today, Ranger Rick is a kid-loved, parent-trusted and teacher-approved multi-media brand of fun, educational kids products that includes the award-winning Ranger Rick magazine, Ranger Rick Jr. magazine, and "Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures."
SOURCE National Wildlife Federation
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/NE24078
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
National Wildlife Federation
CONTACT: Skye McIntyre, 360 Public Relations, +1-617-585-5773, smcintyre@360pr.com; or Amanda Gonzalez, 360 Public Relations, +1-617-585-5776, agonzalez@360pr.com
Web Site: http://www.nwf.org
App co-created by National Wildlife Federation and FableVision Studios; Designed exclusively for the iPad
RESTON, Va., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Rick, everyone's favorite raccoon and the flagship character of the oldest and biggest children's nature magazine Ranger Rick, is introducing a new, highly interactive magazine app called Ranger Rick's Tree House. Instead of navigating page by page, children immerse themselves in a virtual tree house filled with wildlife stories, videos, games, and other exciting interactive content they can access in any order. For the first time in Ranger Rick's 50-year history, kids can explore where he lives!
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/NE24078 )
"This product totally re-envisions how children ages 7-12 read and consume magazine-like content on digital devices," says Mary Dalheim, Editorial Director of Ranger Rick Publications. "No other digital children's magazine is more innovative, interactive, or just plain fun."
When Ranger Rick opens the door to his tree-house home and invites kids inside, numerous intriguing rooms await, including a Living Room, Video Room, Games Rooms, Mystery Closet - all ready for kids to investigate at their own pace! The rooms are packed with clickable animal stories that come to life on the iPad screen, comic adventures, multi-level games, animal videos, nature activities, wildlife mysteries, and goofy jokes and photos. A back door leads to Ranger Rick's Backyard, featuring wildlife games and activities and a unique tool that lets kids track the time they spend outdoors each week. Throughout the app are many opportunities for children to earn badges by correctly using what they learn in the app.
The National Wildlife Federation, publisher of Ranger Rick magazine, and also Ranger Rick's Tree House, has entertained and educated generations of children about the wonders of animals and nature. Like the print magazine, all educational content within the magazine app is aligned to national curriculum standards and meets the fun-factor that Ranger Rick readers have grown to know and love.
Ranger Rick's Tree House was co-created by the award-winning FableVision Studios, whose playful, story-based approach to learning and creating "stories that matter, stories that move" has included such partners as The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, and Nickelodeon.
Single issues of Ranger Rick's Tree House are available for the iPad for $4.99 in the Apple Newsstand and App Store (single issues include two monthly bonus updates). An annual subscription (5 unique issues) plus monthly bonus updates is $19.99.
To learn more about the National Wildlife Federation, Ranger Rick's Tree House, and all of NWF's properties and initiatives, visit NWF.org/treehouse.
About National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Ranger Rick magazine has entertained and educated generations of children about the wonders of nature. Today, Ranger Rick is a kid-loved, parent-trusted and teacher-approved multi-media brand of fun, educational kids products that includes the award-winning Ranger Rick magazine, Ranger Rick Jr. magazine, and "Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures."
SOURCE National Wildlife Federation
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/NE24078
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
National Wildlife Federation
CONTACT: Skye McIntyre, 360 Public Relations, +1-617-585-5773, smcintyre@360pr.com; or Amanda Gonzalez, 360 Public Relations, +1-617-585-5776, agonzalez@360pr.com
Web Site: http://www.nwf.org
CompuGuardian's E-Rate Initiative Helps Protect Students from IT Department Budget Cuts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:49:01 AM
CompuGuardian's E-Rate Initiative Helps Protect Students from IT Department Budget Cuts
Advanced Monitoring Software from Safe Outlook Helps Schools Ensure Students' Internet Safety
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At school the only person standing between your child and the dangers of the Internet is the IT administrator. This unsung hero has the impossible task to keep all the computers working, balance a limited budget and protect students from online dangers. Safe Outlook offers CompuGuardian, an advanced monitoring software solution for schools and libraries, so that these heroes have the computer management tools they need to do their job. In addition, the new CompuGuardian E-Rate Initiative makes monitoring school computers very easy and affordable.
Starting in July 2012 schools and libraries are required under new federal regulations to monitor the computer activities of all users under 18 years old. This new amendment to the Children's Internet Protection Act places could place a huge burden on IT staff and technology budgets. If schools and libraries fail to meet this requirement, they will not qualify for federal E-Rate funding. "The answer to this dilemma," says Safe Outlook president David Kent Jones, "is to have E-Rate funding help pay for E-Rate computer monitoring requirements."
CompuGuardian is 60% E-Rate eligible, reducing the cost to schools and libraries by more than half. This web-based software logs all computer activities on a secure server and provides customizable reports so that IT administrators can quickly identify issues. The computer monitoring software not only protects students, but helps IT staff to identify wasted software licenses and computer resources to save schools and libraries even more money. CompuGuardian also blocks inappropriate web sites, programs and sends alerts when rules have been broken. Since all monitoring and remote control features are web-based, IT administrators don't even have to leave their desk to manage their computers.
For a limited time, the CompuGuardian E-Rate Initiative will help schools and libraries bridge the funding gap between now and the beginning of the next E-Rate period beginning July 1, 2013. Organizations that order CompuGuardian by Feb 28, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year can use CompuGuardian absolutely free between now and July 1, 2013. There is also a 30-day free trial available so that schools and libraries can evaluate the software before ordering.
Safe Outlook is a software company that specializes in web-based computer monitoring for homes, schools, libraries, businesses and organizations. Their remote computer monitoring and control software solutions, like CompuGuardian, protect children and adults from online pornography, cyberbullying, sexting, illegal drugs, violence, gambling, addiction and inappropriate content. Safe Outlook technology helps organizations realize huge cost savings and productivity increases through computer usage awareness and centralized computer management.
Contact:
David K. Jones, President
news@safeoutlook.com
http://www.compuguardian.com
866-419-5927
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Safe Outlook
Safe Outlook
Web Site: http://www.compuguardian.com
Advanced Monitoring Software from Safe Outlook Helps Schools Ensure Students' Internet Safety
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At school the only person standing between your child and the dangers of the Internet is the IT administrator. This unsung hero has the impossible task to keep all the computers working, balance a limited budget and protect students from online dangers. Safe Outlook offers CompuGuardian, an advanced monitoring software solution for schools and libraries, so that these heroes have the computer management tools they need to do their job. In addition, the new CompuGuardian E-Rate Initiative makes monitoring school computers very easy and affordable.
Starting in July 2012 schools and libraries are required under new federal regulations to monitor the computer activities of all users under 18 years old. This new amendment to the Children's Internet Protection Act places could place a huge burden on IT staff and technology budgets. If schools and libraries fail to meet this requirement, they will not qualify for federal E-Rate funding. "The answer to this dilemma," says Safe Outlook president David Kent Jones, "is to have E-Rate funding help pay for E-Rate computer monitoring requirements."
CompuGuardian is 60% E-Rate eligible, reducing the cost to schools and libraries by more than half. This web-based software logs all computer activities on a secure server and provides customizable reports so that IT administrators can quickly identify issues. The computer monitoring software not only protects students, but helps IT staff to identify wasted software licenses and computer resources to save schools and libraries even more money. CompuGuardian also blocks inappropriate web sites, programs and sends alerts when rules have been broken. Since all monitoring and remote control features are web-based, IT administrators don't even have to leave their desk to manage their computers.
For a limited time, the CompuGuardian E-Rate Initiative will help schools and libraries bridge the funding gap between now and the beginning of the next E-Rate period beginning July 1, 2013. Organizations that order CompuGuardian by Feb 28, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year can use CompuGuardian absolutely free between now and July 1, 2013. There is also a 30-day free trial available so that schools and libraries can evaluate the software before ordering.
Safe Outlook is a software company that specializes in web-based computer monitoring for homes, schools, libraries, businesses and organizations. Their remote computer monitoring and control software solutions, like CompuGuardian, protect children and adults from online pornography, cyberbullying, sexting, illegal drugs, violence, gambling, addiction and inappropriate content. Safe Outlook technology helps organizations realize huge cost savings and productivity increases through computer usage awareness and centralized computer management.
Contact:
David K. Jones, President
news@safeoutlook.com
http://www.compuguardian.com
866-419-5927
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Safe Outlook
Safe Outlook
Web Site: http://www.compuguardian.com
Russell Simmons Announces The Launch Of greenROKS Ventures, An Entertainment and Multi-Platform Company
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:49:01 AM
Russell Simmons Announces The Launch Of greenROKS Ventures, An Entertainment and Multi-Platform Company
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Media, music, fashion, philanthropic and entertainment mogul, Russell Simmons, announced plans to create "greenROKS Ventures." The company is an incubator of youth entertainment properties and multi-media platforms and will launch with the first in a series of preteen-teen mobile games, greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK" in spring of 2013.
Simmons says, "Entertainment is what resonates quickest with youth, which today means online and mobile activities (based on broad affirming data) and will continue to be the driving force to reach youth worldwide."
The greenROKS Ventures philosophy and purpose is to build out nuanced projects, including mobile and tablet games and video, that will engage and entertain, while educating youth on relevant health, environment and social matters, each topic being equally at the forefront of Simmons' personal life, interests and efforts.
Simmons says the first release, greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK", "will allow kids to exercise their creative muscles by combining storytelling, music, math and science."
greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK revolves around a hip, outgoing 11 year old boy, G-ROK, who is an aspiring music star that has been chosen to save the world before it is destroyed by the world's worst evil villain.
Expect many more entertainment projects to be introduced by greenROKS Ventures in the future, including webisodes, television, theatre and more, as well as further detailed announcements regarding greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK" in Spring 2013.
For more information, please visit http://greenroks.com/
ABOUT RUSSELL SIMMONS
Forbes Magazine recently named Russell Simmons one of "Hollywood's Most Influential Celebrities." USA Today named Russell Simmons one of the "Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 25 Years," calling him a "hip-hop pioneer" for his groundbreaking vision that has influenced music, fashion, finance, the jewelry industry, television and film, as well as the face of modern philanthropy. From creating his seminal Def Jam Recordings in 1984, to his fashion industry changing brands including Phat Farm in 1992, Baby Phat in 2001 and current men's lifestyle brand Argyleculture, to founding UniRush in 2003 providing instant access to a set of basic financial services for over 48 million Americans who could not previously establish traditional banking relationships, to the 2007 publishing of his New York Times best-seller Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success, to founding GlobalGrind.com, the leading online destination for celebrity entertainment, music, culture and politics for the new, postracial America and his latest New York Times best-seller "SUPER RICH: A Guide To Having It All", Russell is recognized globally for his influence and entrepreneurial approach to both business and philanthropy. Giving back is of primary importance to him in all aspects of life and as Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, he has consistently leveraged his influence in the recording industry, fashion, television, financial services, and jewelry sectors to give back. A devoted yogi, Russell also leads the non-profit division of his empire, Rush Community Affairs, and its ongoing commitment to empowering at-risk youth through education, the arts, social engagement, and promoting racial harmony and strengthening inter-group relations.
Russell is a native New Yorker who attended City College of New York.
ABOUT greenROKS:
greenROKS combines creativity with technology powered by gaming, animation, virtual worlds, music and education.
ABOUT G-ROK MISSIONS: A puzzle mobile game created by greenROKS for Apple's IOS and Google's Android operating systems.
SOURCE greenROKS Ventures
greenROKS Ventures
CONTACT: Adair Curtis, Rush Communications, +1-212-997-3047
Web Site: http://www.greenroks.com
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Media, music, fashion, philanthropic and entertainment mogul, Russell Simmons, announced plans to create "greenROKS Ventures." The company is an incubator of youth entertainment properties and multi-media platforms and will launch with the first in a series of preteen-teen mobile games, greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK" in spring of 2013.
Simmons says, "Entertainment is what resonates quickest with youth, which today means online and mobile activities (based on broad affirming data) and will continue to be the driving force to reach youth worldwide."
The greenROKS Ventures philosophy and purpose is to build out nuanced projects, including mobile and tablet games and video, that will engage and entertain, while educating youth on relevant health, environment and social matters, each topic being equally at the forefront of Simmons' personal life, interests and efforts.
Simmons says the first release, greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK", "will allow kids to exercise their creative muscles by combining storytelling, music, math and science."
greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK revolves around a hip, outgoing 11 year old boy, G-ROK, who is an aspiring music star that has been chosen to save the world before it is destroyed by the world's worst evil villain.
Expect many more entertainment projects to be introduced by greenROKS Ventures in the future, including webisodes, television, theatre and more, as well as further detailed announcements regarding greenROKS(TM) - "Mission G-ROK" in Spring 2013.
For more information, please visit http://greenroks.com/
ABOUT RUSSELL SIMMONS
Forbes Magazine recently named Russell Simmons one of "Hollywood's Most Influential Celebrities." USA Today named Russell Simmons one of the "Top 25 Most Influential People of the Past 25 Years," calling him a "hip-hop pioneer" for his groundbreaking vision that has influenced music, fashion, finance, the jewelry industry, television and film, as well as the face of modern philanthropy. From creating his seminal Def Jam Recordings in 1984, to his fashion industry changing brands including Phat Farm in 1992, Baby Phat in 2001 and current men's lifestyle brand Argyleculture, to founding UniRush in 2003 providing instant access to a set of basic financial services for over 48 million Americans who could not previously establish traditional banking relationships, to the 2007 publishing of his New York Times best-seller Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success, to founding GlobalGrind.com, the leading online destination for celebrity entertainment, music, culture and politics for the new, postracial America and his latest New York Times best-seller "SUPER RICH: A Guide To Having It All", Russell is recognized globally for his influence and entrepreneurial approach to both business and philanthropy. Giving back is of primary importance to him in all aspects of life and as Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, he has consistently leveraged his influence in the recording industry, fashion, television, financial services, and jewelry sectors to give back. A devoted yogi, Russell also leads the non-profit division of his empire, Rush Community Affairs, and its ongoing commitment to empowering at-risk youth through education, the arts, social engagement, and promoting racial harmony and strengthening inter-group relations.
Russell is a native New Yorker who attended City College of New York.
ABOUT greenROKS:
greenROKS combines creativity with technology powered by gaming, animation, virtual worlds, music and education.
ABOUT G-ROK MISSIONS: A puzzle mobile game created by greenROKS for Apple's IOS and Google's Android operating systems.
SOURCE greenROKS Ventures
greenROKS Ventures
CONTACT: Adair Curtis, Rush Communications, +1-212-997-3047
Web Site: http://www.greenroks.com
eLaw Unveils New Product Features Including Improved Calendars and User Dashboards
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
eLaw Unveils New Product Features Including Improved Calendars and User Dashboards
Enhancements provide greater insight and efficiency to busy legal professionals
NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eLaw--the single source of critical knowledge for busy legal professionals--announced new features on its popular case management platform. These key enhancements help subscribers to make faster decisions and prioritize their upcoming commitments by making even more critical case data available at their fingertips.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/PH24174LOGO )
eLaw® provides the local knowledge required by lawyers to productively manage caseloads by searching and monitoring court dates and events. The latest eLaw® improvements include:
-- Pending trial calendar appearances are now on the user dashboard of each
subscriber's home page and provide a list of upcoming commitments at a
glance upon entering the eLaw® site.
-- A quick view is available for the number of times each case appears on a
trial calendar.
-- A "trial" button on each user's eLaw® calendar provides a list of
upcoming appearances, including the number of times each has appeared on
the trial calendar after the name of the case.
-- A relief sought list is available for motion appearances.
Now subscribers to eLaw® also see a display of all related cases to each case added to their eWatch list. This helps attorneys who want to track additional cases that the court has indicated are related to their eWatch cases.
eLaw® subscribers have access to federal, state, and selected local and appellate courts in New York and New Jersey, and they receive automated monitoring of cases of interest and alerts to events on registered cases. eLaw® also provides automated synchronization of court dates with calendars in eLaw®, Outlook or several other case management systems. eLaw® also offers a secure electronic portal for filing, serving, and exchanging documents with opposing parties and clients and much more, including custom, on-demand reports to improve business intelligence.
About eLaw
eLaw is the single source of critical knowledge for busy legal professionals. With access to courts and dockets, legal research, and comprehensive directories, tens of thousands of subscribers use eLaw® every day to efficiently manage cases, reduce expenses, and improve productivity. eLaw is owned and operated by Skinder Strauss Associates, publisher of the renowned Lawyers Diary and Manual(®). Its sister companies include American Clerical Services and Aetna Judicial Services, the premier attorney services and process service business in New York. For more information, visit http://www.eLaw.com.
Contact:
Ed Denne, eLaw COO
890 Mountain Ave., Suite 300
New Providence, NJ 07974
Ph: 973-642-1440 ext. 105
Email: edenne@elaw.com
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE eLaw
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eLaw
Web Site: http://www.eLaw.com
Enhancements provide greater insight and efficiency to busy legal professionals
NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eLaw--the single source of critical knowledge for busy legal professionals--announced new features on its popular case management platform. These key enhancements help subscribers to make faster decisions and prioritize their upcoming commitments by making even more critical case data available at their fingertips.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121205/PH24174LOGO )
eLaw® provides the local knowledge required by lawyers to productively manage caseloads by searching and monitoring court dates and events. The latest eLaw® improvements include:
-- Pending trial calendar appearances are now on the user dashboard of each
subscriber's home page and provide a list of upcoming commitments at a
glance upon entering the eLaw® site.
-- A quick view is available for the number of times each case appears on a
trial calendar.
-- A "trial" button on each user's eLaw® calendar provides a list of
upcoming appearances, including the number of times each has appeared on
the trial calendar after the name of the case.
-- A relief sought list is available for motion appearances.
Now subscribers to eLaw® also see a display of all related cases to each case added to their eWatch list. This helps attorneys who want to track additional cases that the court has indicated are related to their eWatch cases.
eLaw® subscribers have access to federal, state, and selected local and appellate courts in New York and New Jersey, and they receive automated monitoring of cases of interest and alerts to events on registered cases. eLaw® also provides automated synchronization of court dates with calendars in eLaw®, Outlook or several other case management systems. eLaw® also offers a secure electronic portal for filing, serving, and exchanging documents with opposing parties and clients and much more, including custom, on-demand reports to improve business intelligence.
About eLaw
eLaw is the single source of critical knowledge for busy legal professionals. With access to courts and dockets, legal research, and comprehensive directories, tens of thousands of subscribers use eLaw® every day to efficiently manage cases, reduce expenses, and improve productivity. eLaw is owned and operated by Skinder Strauss Associates, publisher of the renowned Lawyers Diary and Manual(®). Its sister companies include American Clerical Services and Aetna Judicial Services, the premier attorney services and process service business in New York. For more information, visit http://www.eLaw.com.
Contact:
Ed Denne, eLaw COO
890 Mountain Ave., Suite 300
New Providence, NJ 07974
Ph: 973-642-1440 ext. 105
Email: edenne@elaw.com
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE eLaw
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
eLaw
Web Site: http://www.eLaw.com
PokerTek Launches EZ Baccarat(TM) With DEQ
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
PokerTek Launches EZ Baccarat(TM) With DEQ
MATTHEWS, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) announces today that it has licensed and completed development of EZ Baccarat((TM)) on its ProCore platform and has carried out its first installations of the product.
"It was an important business decision for us to partner with DEQ Systems (DEQ.V) and Talisman Group to license and jointly develop EZ Baccarat((TM)) on our ProCore electronic gaming platform," stated Mark Roberson, Chief Executive Officer of PokerTek. "The EZ Baccarat((TM)) operating system has enjoyed phenomenal success, growing to over 500 games in multiple jurisdictions and countries in less than three years. Our initial installations on cruise ships in Asia occurred this week, and we expect approvals for other markets to follow. EZ Baccarat((TM)) is an excellent addition to our library, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand EZ Baccarat((TM) )into the electronic game platform market."
"We are very pleased to debut our electronic table game product offering of EZ Baccarat((TM)) with PokerTek," stated Earle G. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of DEQ. "EZ Baccarat((TM)) has distinguished itself as the player's choice for baccarat and is in demand in the electronic table game space. PokerTek's leadership and diligent delivery of a compliant performing replica of EZ Baccarat((TM)) is a credit to the company, and we are excited to see them add EZ Baccarat((TM)) to their game library and to offer it to their distinguished clientele."
About EZ Baccarat((TM))
EZ Baccarat is a revolutionary method of accelerating the speed of baccarat by eliminating the commission. The winning hand Bank commission is replaced by "barring" one specific winning Bank hand. The EZ Baccarat method bars a three card total of seven and is trademarked as the "Dragon 7(TM)". Players can also make optional side wagers called Dragon 7 and Panda 8. The Dragon 7 is when the Banker wins with a total of seven consisting of three cards and pays 40 to 1. The Panda 8 is when the Player wins with a total of eight consisting of three cards and pays 25 to 1. The EZ Baccarat methodology and side bets bet were co-created by Robin Powell and TJ Tejeda of Talisman Group. These methods and trademarks are protected within the scope of DEQ's no commission baccarat intellectual property portfolio that protects all methodologies such as barred hands and reduced banked winning wagers.
About PokerTek, Inc.
PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) is a licensed gaming company headquartered in Matthews, NC that develops and markets electronic table game solutions for the gaming industry. http://www.PokerTek.com
Contact:
Mark Roberson
CEO and CFO
PokerTek, Inc.
704.849.0860, x101
investorrelations@pokertek.com
ABOUT DEQ SYSTEMS
DEQ Systems Corp. (DEQ.V) is a customer centric company that delivers best of breed table game technology related products to the global gaming industry that adds value and increases client revenue. DEQ provides table game bonusing technology, table games, table game results tracking and jackpot connectivity solutions to more than 275 casinos in 30 countries. DEQ is an intellectual property focused company that has an extensive patent portfolio of more than 20 patents recognized in 50 countries.
For further information, please visit http://www.deq.com or please contact:
Earle G. Hall Marie-Josee Paquin
President & CEO Marketing and Communications Manager
DEQ Systems Corp. DEQ Systems Corp.
p: (418) 839-3012 p: (418) 839-3012
e: earle.hall@deq.com e: marie-josee.paquin@deq.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results may differ materially from those implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, overall industry environment, customer acceptance of our products, delay in the introduction of new products, further approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of permits or licenses by regulatory or governmental authorities, termination or non-renewal of customer contracts, competitive pressures, and our financial condition, including our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to operate our business. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by applicable laws, and you are urged to review and consider disclosures that we make in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that discuss other factors germane to our business.
SOURCE PokerTek, Inc.
PokerTek, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.pokertek.com
MATTHEWS, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) announces today that it has licensed and completed development of EZ Baccarat((TM)) on its ProCore platform and has carried out its first installations of the product.
"It was an important business decision for us to partner with DEQ Systems (DEQ.V) and Talisman Group to license and jointly develop EZ Baccarat((TM)) on our ProCore electronic gaming platform," stated Mark Roberson, Chief Executive Officer of PokerTek. "The EZ Baccarat((TM)) operating system has enjoyed phenomenal success, growing to over 500 games in multiple jurisdictions and countries in less than three years. Our initial installations on cruise ships in Asia occurred this week, and we expect approvals for other markets to follow. EZ Baccarat((TM)) is an excellent addition to our library, and we are excited about the opportunity to expand EZ Baccarat((TM) )into the electronic game platform market."
"We are very pleased to debut our electronic table game product offering of EZ Baccarat((TM)) with PokerTek," stated Earle G. Hall, President and Chief Executive Officer of DEQ. "EZ Baccarat((TM)) has distinguished itself as the player's choice for baccarat and is in demand in the electronic table game space. PokerTek's leadership and diligent delivery of a compliant performing replica of EZ Baccarat((TM)) is a credit to the company, and we are excited to see them add EZ Baccarat((TM)) to their game library and to offer it to their distinguished clientele."
About EZ Baccarat((TM))
EZ Baccarat is a revolutionary method of accelerating the speed of baccarat by eliminating the commission. The winning hand Bank commission is replaced by "barring" one specific winning Bank hand. The EZ Baccarat method bars a three card total of seven and is trademarked as the "Dragon 7(TM)". Players can also make optional side wagers called Dragon 7 and Panda 8. The Dragon 7 is when the Banker wins with a total of seven consisting of three cards and pays 40 to 1. The Panda 8 is when the Player wins with a total of eight consisting of three cards and pays 25 to 1. The EZ Baccarat methodology and side bets bet were co-created by Robin Powell and TJ Tejeda of Talisman Group. These methods and trademarks are protected within the scope of DEQ's no commission baccarat intellectual property portfolio that protects all methodologies such as barred hands and reduced banked winning wagers.
About PokerTek, Inc.
PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) is a licensed gaming company headquartered in Matthews, NC that develops and markets electronic table game solutions for the gaming industry. http://www.PokerTek.com
Contact:
Mark Roberson
CEO and CFO
PokerTek, Inc.
704.849.0860, x101
investorrelations@pokertek.com
ABOUT DEQ SYSTEMS
DEQ Systems Corp. (DEQ.V) is a customer centric company that delivers best of breed table game technology related products to the global gaming industry that adds value and increases client revenue. DEQ provides table game bonusing technology, table games, table game results tracking and jackpot connectivity solutions to more than 275 casinos in 30 countries. DEQ is an intellectual property focused company that has an extensive patent portfolio of more than 20 patents recognized in 50 countries.
For further information, please visit http://www.deq.com or please contact:
Earle G. Hall Marie-Josee Paquin
President & CEO Marketing and Communications Manager
DEQ Systems Corp. DEQ Systems Corp.
p: (418) 839-3012 p: (418) 839-3012
e: earle.hall@deq.com e: marie-josee.paquin@deq.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are made in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results may differ materially from those implied in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, the impact of global macroeconomic and credit conditions on our business and the business of our suppliers and customers, overall industry environment, customer acceptance of our products, delay in the introduction of new products, further approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of permits or licenses by regulatory or governmental authorities, termination or non-renewal of customer contracts, competitive pressures, and our financial condition, including our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to operate our business. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in more detail in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur, except as required by applicable laws, and you are urged to review and consider disclosures that we make in the reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission that discuss other factors germane to our business.
SOURCE PokerTek, Inc.
PokerTek, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.pokertek.com
KnowledgeTree Puts Business Users in Control of Key Sales, Marketing and Other Critical Processes
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
KnowledgeTree Puts Business Users in Control of Key Sales, Marketing and Other Critical Processes
Business-Centric Tool Simplifies the Creation and Editing of Workflows for Sales Material, Marketing Collateral and Other Content Approvals
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowledgeTree, the first company to get 'insight out' of business content, today announced a powerful toolset that lets business users build workflows to review and approve important content. Sales proposals, marketing collateral and other materials must be authorized by the correct teams. But current approaches depend on lengthy development cycles to construct and customize business processes in heavyweight tools.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/NE52922LOGO)
With KnowledgeTree's intuitive graphical interface, sales, marketing and other teams can easily create and customize content approval workflows without IT or developer support. In seconds, they can build workflows, apply security settings, configure notifications, and more. Plus, as business needs change, it's simple to quickly adjust workflows to reflect new requirements.
A recent survey of 1,400 business users revealed that 61 percent of users find it difficult for teams to determine if a document has been authorized. And 69 percent of documents need to be reevaluated after they've been approved. This is especially true for compliance-related documents, where audit trails are critical. KnowledgeTree's workflow management tools solve all of these challenges.
KnowledgeTree's workflow management capabilities allow teams to:
-- Approve Content Quickly: Streamline the review and approval of sales and
marketing materials - with processes that are 33% more efficient.
-- Stay On Top of Changing Content: Receive alerts on proposal deadlines,
contract renewals and other important events. Notify teams to review or
adjust content on a specific date and receive real-time alerts when
mission-critical documents change.
-- Get Insight into Inefficient Processes: Identify bottlenecks, adjust
processes and accelerate document-based processes - without developer
intervention.
"Effective workflows can cut one-third of the time and effort required to get content authorized and into use. So these tools need to be easy for business professionals to use," said KnowledgeTree's chief executive officer, Daniel Chalef. "The new interface empowers teams to control their content-led processes, manage deadlines and get content approved efficiently."
The graphical workflow functionality is immediately available and included at no additional charge to KnowledgeTree subscribers. A free trial allows teams to start. To learn more, visit http://www.knowledgetree.com.
About KnowledgeTree
KnowledgeTree gets insight out of your business content. With its cloud-based tools, sales teams reuse their best proposals, marketing surfaces great collateral and operations teams align document-led processes. Find out why Network World named KnowledgeTree one of the 10 SaaS companies to watch. And learn why Miramax, Alcatel, Genesys, Fuji Chemical and 500 other global companies use KnowledgeTree to get insight that turns business content into assets.
Funded by River Cities Capital Funds, Hasso Plattner Ventures, Core Capital and Hatteras Funds, KnowledgeTree is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. The company can be found online at http://www.knowledgetree.com.
© 2012 KnowledgeTree. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective companies.
For Additional Information Contact:
Schwartz MSL KnowledgeTree
Joe Palladino or Bill Donlan Peter Mollins
knowledgetree@schwartzmsl.com peter@knowledgetree.com
(781) 684-0770 (919) 931-9998
SOURCE KnowledgeTree
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
KnowledgeTree
Web Site: http://www.knowledgetree.com
Business-Centric Tool Simplifies the Creation and Editing of Workflows for Sales Material, Marketing Collateral and Other Content Approvals
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowledgeTree, the first company to get 'insight out' of business content, today announced a powerful toolset that lets business users build workflows to review and approve important content. Sales proposals, marketing collateral and other materials must be authorized by the correct teams. But current approaches depend on lengthy development cycles to construct and customize business processes in heavyweight tools.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/NE52922LOGO)
With KnowledgeTree's intuitive graphical interface, sales, marketing and other teams can easily create and customize content approval workflows without IT or developer support. In seconds, they can build workflows, apply security settings, configure notifications, and more. Plus, as business needs change, it's simple to quickly adjust workflows to reflect new requirements.
A recent survey of 1,400 business users revealed that 61 percent of users find it difficult for teams to determine if a document has been authorized. And 69 percent of documents need to be reevaluated after they've been approved. This is especially true for compliance-related documents, where audit trails are critical. KnowledgeTree's workflow management tools solve all of these challenges.
KnowledgeTree's workflow management capabilities allow teams to:
-- Approve Content Quickly: Streamline the review and approval of sales and
marketing materials - with processes that are 33% more efficient.
-- Stay On Top of Changing Content: Receive alerts on proposal deadlines,
contract renewals and other important events. Notify teams to review or
adjust content on a specific date and receive real-time alerts when
mission-critical documents change.
-- Get Insight into Inefficient Processes: Identify bottlenecks, adjust
processes and accelerate document-based processes - without developer
intervention.
"Effective workflows can cut one-third of the time and effort required to get content authorized and into use. So these tools need to be easy for business professionals to use," said KnowledgeTree's chief executive officer, Daniel Chalef. "The new interface empowers teams to control their content-led processes, manage deadlines and get content approved efficiently."
The graphical workflow functionality is immediately available and included at no additional charge to KnowledgeTree subscribers. A free trial allows teams to start. To learn more, visit http://www.knowledgetree.com.
About KnowledgeTree
KnowledgeTree gets insight out of your business content. With its cloud-based tools, sales teams reuse their best proposals, marketing surfaces great collateral and operations teams align document-led processes. Find out why Network World named KnowledgeTree one of the 10 SaaS companies to watch. And learn why Miramax, Alcatel, Genesys, Fuji Chemical and 500 other global companies use KnowledgeTree to get insight that turns business content into assets.
Funded by River Cities Capital Funds, Hasso Plattner Ventures, Core Capital and Hatteras Funds, KnowledgeTree is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. The company can be found online at http://www.knowledgetree.com.
© 2012 KnowledgeTree. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective companies.
For Additional Information Contact:
Schwartz MSL KnowledgeTree
Joe Palladino or Bill Donlan Peter Mollins
knowledgetree@schwartzmsl.com peter@knowledgetree.com
(781) 684-0770 (919) 931-9998
SOURCE KnowledgeTree
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120807/NE52922LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
KnowledgeTree
Web Site: http://www.knowledgetree.com
Philips CarePartners Mobile app helps ease the burden of caregiver coordination
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
Philips CarePartners Mobile app helps ease the burden of caregiver coordination
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) today announced the release of CarePartners Mobile, a new mobile app designed to help family caregivers coordinate the support they provide their loved ones.
There are 43.5 million family caregivers in the United States who provide support to an adult family member(1), often an aging parent, and more than half report feeling overwhelmed by the amount of care their loved one requires(2). The typical caregiver provides approximately 19 hours of support each week(1). Additionally, three quarters of caregivers work outside the home, and 40 percent work full-time(3). Seventy percent share responsibilities with other family members(1), which appears to significantly lower stress. However, organizing care among a group of caregivers requires precise coordination.
"CarePartners Mobile allows people to spend more time caregiving, and less time trying to determine what needs to be done and who is doing it," said Mark Sabalauskas, senior product manager, Philips Lifeline. "The app also taps in to the growing trend of using mobile technology to communicate, organize our lives and improve our health. As this trend continues to grow, Philips is leading the way, providing services where and how they are most effectively delivered."
The free app, which is available for iPhone and Android, streamlines care coordination, enabling caregivers to:
-- Communicate in a private, secure online community;
-- Create, manage and view upcoming caregiving tasks using a shared to-do
list;
-- Assign tasks to individuals, see what tasks still need volunteers; and
-- Sync tasks they are responsible for directly into their smartphone
calendars.
"Coordinating care for a loved one can be a challenge, especially when multiple family members in various time zones, friends, neighbors, volunteer programs and paid services are involved," Sabalauskas states. "CarePartners Mobile has helps organize an individual's caregiving community, to make life less stressful and ensure your loved ones get the care they need."
CarePartners Mobile is available on iTunes and Google Play. For more information, please visit http://www.carepartnersmobile.com.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
(1) National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S., Nov 2009
(2) American Psychological Association, Stress in America(TM): Our Health at Risk. Jan 2012
(3) Ibid
SOURCE Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics
CONTACT: Rachel Bloom-Baglin, Philips Healthcare, +1-978-659-3748, Rachel.Bloom-Baglin@philips.com
Web Site: http://www.carepartnersmobile.com
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: PHG) today announced the release of CarePartners Mobile, a new mobile app designed to help family caregivers coordinate the support they provide their loved ones.
There are 43.5 million family caregivers in the United States who provide support to an adult family member(1), often an aging parent, and more than half report feeling overwhelmed by the amount of care their loved one requires(2). The typical caregiver provides approximately 19 hours of support each week(1). Additionally, three quarters of caregivers work outside the home, and 40 percent work full-time(3). Seventy percent share responsibilities with other family members(1), which appears to significantly lower stress. However, organizing care among a group of caregivers requires precise coordination.
"CarePartners Mobile allows people to spend more time caregiving, and less time trying to determine what needs to be done and who is doing it," said Mark Sabalauskas, senior product manager, Philips Lifeline. "The app also taps in to the growing trend of using mobile technology to communicate, organize our lives and improve our health. As this trend continues to grow, Philips is leading the way, providing services where and how they are most effectively delivered."
The free app, which is available for iPhone and Android, streamlines care coordination, enabling caregivers to:
-- Communicate in a private, secure online community;
-- Create, manage and view upcoming caregiving tasks using a shared to-do
list;
-- Assign tasks to individuals, see what tasks still need volunteers; and
-- Sync tasks they are responsible for directly into their smartphone
calendars.
"Coordinating care for a loved one can be a challenge, especially when multiple family members in various time zones, friends, neighbors, volunteer programs and paid services are involved," Sabalauskas states. "CarePartners Mobile has helps organize an individual's caregiving community, to make life less stressful and ensure your loved ones get the care they need."
CarePartners Mobile is available on iTunes and Google Play. For more information, please visit http://www.carepartnersmobile.com.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
(1) National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S., Nov 2009
(2) American Psychological Association, Stress in America(TM): Our Health at Risk. Jan 2012
(3) Ibid
SOURCE Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics
CONTACT: Rachel Bloom-Baglin, Philips Healthcare, +1-978-659-3748, Rachel.Bloom-Baglin@philips.com
Web Site: http://www.carepartnersmobile.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on December 5, 2012 at 8:14:01 AM
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Grosses $1 Billion In 15 Days
Title Eclipses Feature Film Record for Second Consecutive Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today that Call of Duty®: Black Ops II has crossed the $1 billion mark in worldwide retail sales, according to Chart-Track retail customer sell-through information and internal company estimates. Illustrating the strong appeal of interactive entertainment to audiences worldwide, the game achieved this milestone in just 15 days after its launch on November 13, 2012. Last year's Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®3 reached $1 billion in retail sales in 16 days. The box office record set for feature films in 2009 by "Avatar" was $1 billion in 17 days¹.
"The release of Call of Duty® has been one of the most significant entertainment events of each of the last six years," said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. "Since Call of Duty was launched, cumulative franchise revenues from players around the world are greater than current worldwide box office receipts to date for the top-10 grossing films of 2012 combined. Life-to-date sales for the Call of Duty franchise have exceeded worldwide theatrical box office receipts for 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars,' the two most successful movie franchises of all time."
Since the game's launch, more than 150 million hours have been logged online playing Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox® LIVE® and PlayStation Network.
"Entertainment franchises that captivate audiences for as long as Call of Duty has, on the scale that Call of Duty has, are very rare things. And it takes a lot of brilliant people working across many different disciplines to make it happen. It is incredibly humbling and gratifying to be a part of," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "In order for Call of Duty to remain the entertainment juggernaut that it is, and keep our fans coming back for more, we need to continue to bring fresh ideas and new innovations to the table every time, while always staying true to what people fell in love with in the first place. That's what we did with Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and that's what we intend to keep on doing. This is an incredible milestone for an incredible franchise, and I want to thank every passionate, talented, committed person on our team who made it happen."
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is available at retail locations worldwide on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii U(TM) game system from Nintendo and Windows PC. The game is rated "M" (Mature - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs - content suitable for persons ages 18 and older) by the ESRB.
More information on Call of Duty: Black Ops II can be found at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2 or on http://www.facebook.com/codblackops. Fans can also follow @Treyarch on Twitter.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected success of Call of Duty: Black Ops II and expected release of a version of the title for the Wii U, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
¹According to screenrant.com
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Maryanne Lataif, SVP, Corporate Communications, +1-310-255-2704, mlataif@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.callofduty.com
Title Eclipses Feature Film Record for Second Consecutive Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today that Call of Duty®: Black Ops II has crossed the $1 billion mark in worldwide retail sales, according to Chart-Track retail customer sell-through information and internal company estimates. Illustrating the strong appeal of interactive entertainment to audiences worldwide, the game achieved this milestone in just 15 days after its launch on November 13, 2012. Last year's Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®3 reached $1 billion in retail sales in 16 days. The box office record set for feature films in 2009 by "Avatar" was $1 billion in 17 days¹.
"The release of Call of Duty® has been one of the most significant entertainment events of each of the last six years," said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. "Since Call of Duty was launched, cumulative franchise revenues from players around the world are greater than current worldwide box office receipts to date for the top-10 grossing films of 2012 combined. Life-to-date sales for the Call of Duty franchise have exceeded worldwide theatrical box office receipts for 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars,' the two most successful movie franchises of all time."
Since the game's launch, more than 150 million hours have been logged online playing Call of Duty: Black Ops II on Xbox® LIVE® and PlayStation Network.
"Entertainment franchises that captivate audiences for as long as Call of Duty has, on the scale that Call of Duty has, are very rare things. And it takes a lot of brilliant people working across many different disciplines to make it happen. It is incredibly humbling and gratifying to be a part of," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "In order for Call of Duty to remain the entertainment juggernaut that it is, and keep our fans coming back for more, we need to continue to bring fresh ideas and new innovations to the table every time, while always staying true to what people fell in love with in the first place. That's what we did with Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and that's what we intend to keep on doing. This is an incredible milestone for an incredible franchise, and I want to thank every passionate, talented, committed person on our team who made it happen."
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is available at retail locations worldwide on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii U(TM) game system from Nintendo and Windows PC. The game is rated "M" (Mature - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs - content suitable for persons ages 18 and older) by the ESRB.
More information on Call of Duty: Black Ops II can be found at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2 or on http://www.facebook.com/codblackops. Fans can also follow @Treyarch on Twitter.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
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