The Urchin: BOOM's Ready For Anything(TM) Bluetooth Speaker
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget standard-looking Bluetooth speakers, the BOOM Movement is taking its next supreme idea to the streets with Urchin, a Ready 4 Anything (R4A) rugged Bluetooth speaker designed to go where you go with style. Designed to stand out and to withstand whatever you throw at it, the Urchin's interchangeable silicone skins give the Urchin its distinct clean look and also make it shock and water resistant. Dish it out, we can take it!
The Urchin ships with a carbineer for hooking on a belt loop or backpack, a suction cup for sticking to a shower tile, and a screw mount attachment for the dash of a car, or it can be used with the optional bike mount or strap attachment. The Urchin's silicone skin is molded with a hole at the top so it can easily be attached to most anything with everything from a screw in the wall, to a rope tied around a tree. Also included is a powerful, built-in microphone that instantly turns the Urchin into a hands free speaker for any Bluetooth phone allowing it to be used in the car, at home, on a beach, mountaintop...wherever. BOOM's Urchin is truly R4A!
The Urchin is built to connect with pretty much any Bluetooth device, with support for Version 2.1 + EDR or higher, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Simple Secure Pairing (SSP), Advance Audio Coding (AAC), Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5 or higher, and Headset Profile (HSP). With about 10 hours of battery life and a charge time of just two hours, it's also ready to rock on the road whenever the mood strikes. A 3.5mm input also makes it easy to connect a phone for devices that do not have Bluetooth. (The mini jack input and USB charging port are water resistant when not in use.)
"The Urchin plays loud and clear, and is fully customizable with up to 10 colorways and a range of different attachment accessories for wherever you want to take it," says BOOM's founder, Ryan Minarik. "It's not locked down to your desk like many traditional products, and it's not limited to the accessories we put in the box. It really fits the BOOM lifestyle. It's ready to go on all adventures from a bike ride, to a hike, or anywhere you want to take it."
The BOOM Urchin will make its debut at the International CES in Las Vegas, January 8 - 11, and on the BOOM Movement website on January 8, 2013 for $149.99. For more info, check out http://www.BoomMovement.com.
To get a taste of the "Born on Original Motives" movement, as well as the Movement's newest product offerings, visit the team at facebook.com/boommovement or check out their website at http://www.boommovement.com .
For more information, high-resolution images, executive interviews, and product loans, contact Adam Sohmer; Sohmer Associates, LLC (PR representative for BOOM); 347-497-4965; adam@sohmerassoc.com. For more information on DEI Holdings, visit http://www.deiholdings.com.
SeaWorld Launches First Mobile Game: Ocean-themed, Of Course
SeaWorld's "Turtle Trek" Free Mobile Game App
- Proceeds from In-App Purchases Help Conservation -
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld® announced today the company's first mobile game, Turtle Trek(TM) now available from the App Store?.
Turtle Trek is a free game download for the iPhone and iPad. Players guide an adventuresome sea turtle on a quest across the beach and into the water to find friends. They help the plucky sea turtle navigate through the perilous seascape and conquer a variety of challenges, some dangerous and some light-hearted.
With help from friendly characters such as Shamu the killer whale and Nyah the green sea turtle, players collect treasures and fill virtual sticker books with an array of ocean friends met during their trek. SeaWorld engaged Sleepy Giant through its Flying Grom label to create the new game.
Turtle Trek provides hours of fun and immersive action, and also offers an educational benefit by sharing fun facts about real sea animals. Players encounter dozens of sea creatures but when they meet a special "Ocean Friend," they gain a collectible virtual sticker for their Trek Book. At the touch of a finger, this virtual sticker opens to reveal interesting facts and photos about the actual ocean animal that the character resembles. These facts are kept easily accessible and can be shared with family and friends.
Since 2011, SeaWorld has recently begun expanding its popular brand into new media and entertainment platforms such as mobile games, movies, television and new lines of licensed consumer products.
"SeaWorld has a 50-year history of creating entertainment experiences that inspire people to connect with animals, and this type of entertainment is a natural extension for our company," said Scott Helmstedter, Chief Creative Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment."It is engaging and fun, but also instills a greater understanding of some of the ocean's amazing animals."
The game is the first to be offered under the new partnership between SeaWorld and Sleepy Giant. Sleepy Giant's Flying Grom label is focused on working with brands to create compelling, family-oriented interactive experiences.
"We are thrilled to be working with SeaWorld, an exceptional brand and partner. SeaWorld has a rich history of providing entertainment, education, and conservation in everything they do, and 'Turtle Trek' extends that tradition with fun and learning," said Matt Hannus, CEO of Sleepy Giant.
While Turtle Trek offers a free opportunity to download and play, additional purchasable content is available. A portion of proceeds from the purchasable content will be donated directly to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.
The game's name and theme reflect the newest attraction at the SeaWorld Orlando theme park, also called "TurtleTrek." The attraction blends up-close encounters with live sea turtles and manatees with the world's first 3D, 360 degree domed theater. In this attraction, guests get a turtle's eye view of the world as they are surrounded on all sides - and even above - by the hyper-realistic 3D film that is journey of a special sea turtle named Nyah.
About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
One of the most respected companies in the themed entertainment sector, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has a 50-year legacy of creating innovative entertainment experiences that blend imagination with nature. It is best known for its 10 U.S. theme parks, attractions that play host to 24 million guests each year and include the beloved SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place brands. Since 2011, SeaWorld began expanding its popular brands into new media and entertainment platforms to connect people to nature and animals through movies, television, and digital media. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment also is a global leader in animal care and welfare. The company cares for more than 67,000 animals, contributes millions to conservation on every continent, and operates one of the world's most respected marine wildlife rescue programs.
The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is a registered non-profit conservation foundation that supports conservation around the world. The Fund commits 100 percent of donations to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts, and SeaWorld covers all of its administrative costs.
About Sleepy Giant and Flying Grom
Sleepy Giant is the leading games-as-a-service provider for game developers and publishers on all digital platforms. The company partners with creative development teams and forward-thinking entertainment companies to fund, design, launch, operate, and grow franchises. Sleepy Giant is based in Newport Beach, CA, with offices in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Sleepy Giant at http://www.sleepygiant.com.
Flying Grom is a publishing label managed by Sleepy Giant. Flying Grom provides live management, marketing, and community growth to projects focused on a youth audience. Learn more about Flying Grom at http://www.flyinggrom.com.
Gameloft and Red Bull Media House Join Forces to Give 'GT Racing: Motor Academy' Wings!
The gaming giant and global media company announces a new partnership to bring exclusive new content to the latest update of the popular mobile racing game
PARIS, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, and Red Bull Media
House, a multi-platform media company with a focus on sports, culture, and lifestyle, have
signed a partnership agreement that will offer three exceptional cars - the F1 RB8 (F1
world champion Sebastian Vettel's 2012 ride), the Camaro SS Red Bull edition, and the
Hyundai Genesis Coupe Red Bull edition - in the next update of the popular mobile racing
game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, GT Racing: Motor Academy.
Featuring Red Bull's well-known colors, the three new models will join a collection of
more than 100 vehicles already available in the game. As the benchmark for mobile racing
simulation games, GT Racing: Motor Academy lets players enter the fascinating world of
automobile racing. With its extensive Career mode, players can pass driving tests and
experience all of the intensity of the racing world through more than 60 competitions.
"We're thrilled to work with Red Bull Media House - a media corporation constantly
striving to create and distribute top-quality media assets," says Gonzague de Vallois,
Senior Vice President Publishing at Gameloft. "And not to forget: Red Bull has been very
active in the world of car racing for years, and we couldn't be more excited to have one
of our most popular racing simulations, GT Racing: Motor Academy, associated with this
leading brand."
For the first time ever in GT Racing: Motor Academy, Gameloft and Red Bull Media House
will be tearing up the social competition tracks with an international contest that can be
accessed directly through the new update. Players around the world will be able to compete
against each other in ruthless races for the best time and the ultimate prize: 2 VIP
tickets to a F1 Grand Prix!
The new GT Racing: Motor Academy update will be available on the iTunes App Store on
November 29, 2012. For more information, you can also view the official trailer for the
update here: http://youtu.be/f7n_cOYE2kM
About Gameloft:
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates
its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Real Football(R), Modern Combat, and
N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R), and also partners with major rights holders
including Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), FOX(R), Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the
US.
E2020 Launches Online Career Pathways Curriculum to Prepare Students for Bright Futures
Meaningful Career and Technical Education (CTE) Must Track to Greatest Job Opportunities; Expose Students to Job Skills Earlier in their Academic Journeys
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- E2020 Inc., one of the fastest-growing providers of online learning solutions, is delivering the next generation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum to students with a new suite of engaging, interactive courses to prepare them for success in the workplace. E2020's innovative Career Pathways courseware offers practical career training that leads to industry-recognized certifications in fields with the greatest hiring needs. The Career Pathways curriculum is currently being offered in fields including Business, Health Science, and Information Technology.
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), 18 of the 20 fastest growing occupations within the next decade will require career and technical education.[1] E2020's Career Pathways curriculum is built on a clear understanding of the needs of high-demand fields to ensure the right skills for job readiness and placement are offered, and is designed to give students a tangible, credible training endorsement for their resumes.
"Today's employers are increasingly placing a premium on technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, in addition to math, science and reading," said Pete Findley, VP of Career Education, E2020, Inc. "Ideally, the right mix of academic and career-focused programs will give students a jump start on preparing for high demand jobs, whether or not that student is going to college immediately after high school."
By leveraging this technology-based curriculum, schools' current CTE offerings can be expanded to accommodate a range of academic and career objectives, delivered through inspiring and personalized instruction. It enables more efficient instruction inside the classroom, allowing teachers to work with individual students or with small groups during classroom time, enhancing productivity and ensuring comprehension of subject matter. The efficiency and flexibility of the online curriculum also means more students can pursue a CTE path of specific interest to them, even at more modest student enrollment levels.
E2020's robust, next generation CTE offering is available for high school in the areas of:
-- Health Science
-- Business
-- Information Technology
"E2020 is working with hiring companies and CTE educators to identify the practical skills that students need to stand out as qualified candidates and to succeed in their careers over the long term," said Sari Factor, CEO, E2020, Inc. "It is important that rigorous and engaging curriculum in fields that promise the greatest hiring opportunities are offered earlier in a student's academic journey. The more time and access a student has to explore their professional interests, the stronger their education."
E2020 "Re-imagines CTE" at the Association for Career and Technical Education's (ACTE) CareerTech Vision 2012 Conference starting today in Atlanta, Georgia. Please visit https://www.acteonline.org/vision.aspx#expo for more information, or visit E2020 at Booth 1215.
About E2020 Inc.
E2020 Inc., (education2020, e2020) is a leading provider of core and elective instruction for students in grades 6-12, creating innovative, rigorous, standards-aligned courseware and virtual instruction programs to prepare students for college and careers. e2020's web-based model, teacher-led video delivery, and innovative instructional approach offer engaging and individualized online instruction to schools for traditional classrooms, blended learning, and virtual programs. For more information, visit http://www.education2020.com.
Latest Huawei Ascend Smartphones and Mediapads use Assertive Display by Apical
LONDON, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Huawei's latest Ascend smartphones and Mediapad tablets take advantage of Apical's
Assertive Display technology to extend battery life and enhance the multimedia viewing
experience.
The Assertive Display engine is integrated into Hisilicon's K3V2 quad-core application
processor.
Hisilicon already implemented its proprietary A.I.PS (Artificial Intelligence Power
Scaling mechanism) in K3V2 to manage the number of working cores and the status of CPU and
GPU automatically. Integrating Apical's Assertive Display now enables Hisilicon to offer a
whole-system approach to power management, since the display is typically the largest
consumer of power on a mobile device.
Using Assertive Display, Huawei can reduce display power consumption by 30% on its
Ascend smartphones while simultaneously improving visual quality of movies, images and
games.
Assertive Display works by dynamically adapting each pixel so that all content
displayed on the screen is always optimally adapted to the display contrast ratio, which
varies according to viewing conditions. Based on a model of human vision, Apical's
technology enables the display to adapt strongly between darkness and sunshine in the same
way as our eyes. It successfully overcomes the current limitations of even today's most
advanced displays in providing power-efficient and high quality imagery in any viewing
conditions.
Says Michael Tusch, CEO Apical: "Assertive Display is probably the most significant
display-related differentiator for high-end smartphones and tablets since it addresses the
two biggest challenges for mobile displays: viewability and battery life. We are glad
Huawei has chosen to deploy this technology in its impressive range of devices."
Says George Yiu, Director of HiSilicon Turing development department: "Battery life is
one of the major problems for today's high-performance tablets and smartphones. We
licensed Apical's Assertive Display technology as part of our overall ambition to deliver
the best user experience and the most efficient power consumption."
About Apical
Apical is a leader in advanced image and video processing technology for embedded
applications. The company's products are derived from original research into the human
visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image
capture and display devices. Apical works primarily with OEMs and semiconductor
manufacturers for whom high-performance imaging is a key differentiator. Apical is a
privately-held company based in the UK.
Heifer International Publishes Tablet Magazine App
First of its Kind by a Development Nonprofit
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heifer International, the global hunger and poverty nonprofit, is entering the digital publishing arena with a groundbreaking tablet app for its long-running World Ark magazine.
The free app, which will be available on iPads and Android-powered tablets, will allow users to interact like never before with the stories, images and videos from around the world produced by Heifer International. Heifer International is the first development nonprofit to create such a digital publication.
"World Ark serves as a window into our work here at Heifer International and this interactive tablet edition will bring our supporters along with us to the field to see how their support changes lives every day," said Heifer International President and CEO Pierre Ferrari.
World Ark magazine has published continuously since 1994. Its predecessor, Sharing Life, started in a magazine format in 1974. The quarterly World Ark is full of original material on the issues of poverty, agriculture and changes in the developing world. The new app brings this content to life through gorgeous photo slideshows and videos, stories from Heifer International projects, book reviews and infographics. It also features tablet-only extras and Heifer International's online catalog of animal gifts, The Most Important Gift Catalog in the World, which Heifer pioneered in the mid-1960s.
As audiences move increasingly toward digital platforms for information, Heifer International has embraced new methods of connecting with supporters and sharing its mission with all audiences. The new tablet app will allow World Ark to offer more flexibility, deeper content and more dynamic interaction and discussion of global hunger and poverty issues.
The tablet app, produced with the design expertise of Bates Creative Group using the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite platform, will be available on the App Store and on Google Marketplace.
"Bates Creative is thrilled to help Heifer International bring World Ark magazine and holiday catalog to life with our design expertise. We believe that the great stories and work that support so many people in need around the globe will benefit from being shared in a tablet magazine app available on the App Store and Google Marketplace," said Debbie Bates-Schrott, President of Bates Creative Group.
"It is exciting to see Adobe Digital Publishing Suite bring Heifer International's World Ark magazine and online catalog to life on tablets," said Terry Fortescue, director of product marketing, Digital Publishing at Adobe. "With an efficient digital publishing workflow and immersive interactivity, DPS allows them to not only reach additional audiences on tablet devices, but also increase awareness, engagement and donations."
About Heifer International:
Heifer International's mission is to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth. Since 1944, Heifer International has provided livestock and environmentally sound agricultural training to improve the lives of those who struggle daily for reliable sources of food and income. Heifer is currently working in more than 40 countries, including the United States, to help families and communities become more self-reliant. For more information, visit http://www.heifer.org, read our blog, follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or call 1-800-696-1918.
Teleste Continues to Expand CTA Public Security System
TURKU, Finland, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chicago Transit Authority strengthens public transportation security with Teleste's
VMX mobile video surveillance system
Teleste has been chosen for expanding the CTA public transportation security system.
This project extends the existing Teleste VMX video surveillance system from rail stations
to hundreds of railcars. The new deployment will take place during the year 2013, and
includes mobile network video recording and management software solutions for on-board
recording, IP networking equipment as well as their technical integration into the overall
CTA video management system.
CTA is an independent governmental agency that operates the second largest public
transportation system in the USA. The system covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding
suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA. CTA
has started to build their system based on Teleste VMX system since 2005, and including
4000 IP video channels distributed along 146 stations on various metro lines.
The need for increased safety and security of public transportation is well recognized
by the operators in the field. Video surveillance system plays a prominent role in helping
passengers to feel safe and eager to utilize public transportation. CTA has credited video
surveillance for even 25% drop-down in robberies between January 2012 and September 2012
[http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?Month=&Year=&Category=2&ArticleId104 ]
compared with the same period a year ago. The new expansion of the Teleste VMX further
extends CTA's video surveillance system to an integrate solution for better protection of
the public.
"We are very proud to be recognized by CTA as a trustworthy long-term video
surveillance system provider and, that our VMX video surveillance solution has been able
to fulfil both technological and operational requirements set by CTA, one of the largest
transportation operators in the USA. The latest system extension also proves that we have
succeeded in covering all aspects of a complete public security solution including e.g.
railcars, off-load areas, and metro stations, to deliver real-time information to the
highly functional monitoring centres. The fully integrated security system helps CTA to
make their customers feel safe," says Johan Slotte, Deputy CEO, Teleste Corporation.
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is specialised in
broadband video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two
business segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we
are among the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a
focus on the processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and
public authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and
security services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the
emphasis on product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and
video surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network
service solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and
maintenance services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totalled EUR 184
million and the group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately
30 offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland.
The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.com for more
information.
Additional information
Jani Rautaneva
Director, Sales, Video Networks, Teleste LLC, USA
Tel: +1-512-5085-470
jani.rautaneva@teleste.com
JOT Automation Introduces New Production Test Solution for Smart Devices
OULU, Finland, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
The production volumes of smart devices like smart phones and tablet PCs are booming
and manufacturers are looking for solutions to speed up the development cycles and to
overcome the capacity challenges in manufacturing. The JOT M10 Functional Test Solution
[http://www.jotautomation.com ] has been developed to answer this need. JOT M10 is the
successor to the very popular JOT Multi Level Tester
[http://www.jotautomation.com/en/products-solutions/test-handlers-and-solutions.html ], the
world's most-used automated production test solution for mobile devices until now.
The JOT M10 Functional Test Solution will be the world's most effective, scalable and
modular solution for board / PCB-level functional testing, flashing and RF-tuning of smart
devices like mobile phones, smart phones, tablet computers, PCs and computers,
motherboards, automotive electronics, or basically any electronics product with high
production quality requirements.
One of the key benefits of the solution is that the very same test solution can be
taken from R&D to production to secure efficient and swift production ramp up. The other
key benefit of the solution is the modular system architecture, which enables the M10 to
easily adapt to production volume variations during a product's life cycle, and also
between the production lines and factories.
The JOT M10 Functional Test Solution consists of M10 Test Boxes, M10 Test Rack, and
M10 Test Handler.
The M10 Test Boxes come with integrated test electronics and are available both as RF
and non-RF variants, supporting both module and panel-level testing.
In a production environment, M10 Test Boxes can be accommodated to M10 Test Rack
together with third-party test instruments. The M10 Test Rack with Test Boxes can be
served manually or automatically with the M10 Test Handler. To create a real test monster,
you can have several M10s in a row. For maximum capacity, test phases can be split
flexibly, both inside the rack and between the racks.
The M10 is suitable for a variety of test strategies, processes, end products and
applications, making it a future-proof investment for manufacturers of smart devices.
The JOT M10 Functional Test Solution has raised a lot of interest from handset
manufacturers, chipset manufacturers and test instrument manufacturers already prior to
the official launch. The solution is now available in beta for select customers and will
be showcased for the first time at the APEX Exhibition in San Diego in February 2013.
Further information about our products and solutions can be obtained at http://www.jotautomation.com, contacting your closest JOT Automation sales
representative, and by sending a message to info@jotautomation.com.
About JOT Automation - Automated Test Equipment
JOT Automation develops test and production solutions for smart products, components
and electronics. The customers include several industry leading companies from telecom,
automotive, life science and aerospace industries. JOT operates in Europe, the Americas
and Asia. We have delivered over 5,000 test systems with over 50,000 product-specific test
fixtures that make us the leading manufacturing test solutions supplier, with over one
million smart devices tested every day using our equipment.
Residents Of Greensburg, Pennsylvania To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
GREENSBURG, Pa., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, data and high-speed Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in the Greensburg area by activating a new cell site. The new site provides more customers in the area with access to its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.
The new cell site in Westmoreland County improves coverage and expands the 4G LTE network in the following areas:
-- North to Route 130;
-- South to Ridgeview Drive;
-- West to the community of South Greensburg, and;
-- East to Unity Reservoir.
The site improves wireless voice and, with 4G LTE, customers will experience data connections at speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.
"Pennsylvanians are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Pennsylvania. Verizon Wireless invests on average more than $6 billion annually in its network to stay ahead of the growing demand. The company's ongoing network investment totals more than $70 billion nationally since it was formed. This includes the introduction and continued expansion of 4G LTE.
For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Pennsylvania by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
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CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-561-2605, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; or Jennifer O'Rourke, For Verizon Wireless, +1-412-642-7700, jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com
New cloud software provides feature-rich management solutions for the aftermarket
BARNSLEY, England, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS) and its subsidiary, MAM Software Ltd., today announced cloud versions of its market leading business management systems. They will initially be launched in the UK automotive and merchant markets, followed by the US automotive sector in 2013. Marketed as Autopart Online and Trader Online, these hosted solutions employ virtualization technologies, enabling businesses to simplify their IT infrastructure and achieve tangible cost savings.
MAM's cloud systems offer the same rich features as its traditional 'on-premise' software, including flexible point of sale, stock, accounting and reporting processes. However, rather than buying servers and software upfront, Autopart and Trader Online are rented on a flexible per-user basis. Hosted in a state-of-the-art data center and accessed via an enterprise-grade network, they eliminate the hassle, worry and expense of maintaining server infrastructure.
Autopart and Trader Online are fully managed services, with all administration and maintenance undertaken remotely, meaning MAM's engineers can perform modifications with minimum disruption to the user's day-to-day operations. Everything from operating system updates to requested application upgrades are handled by MAM, leaving the user with more time to focus on tasks that directly benefit their bottom line.
By removing the need to purchase server hardware and reusing existing workstations wherever possible, cloud solutions from MAM Software can drastically reduce upfront expense. A per-user subscription model provides businesses with a transparent pricing structure and enables capacity to be scaled up or down to accommodate the required number of users.
"These new cloud solutions provide our vast user-base with a level of flexibility, security and convenience not offered by on-premise systems," said Mike Jamieson, CEO of MAM Software. "They also provide prospective customers with another reason to select MAM's business management solutions. By utilizing cutting-edge methods to deliver a fully managed infrastructure, we have perfectly showcased our commitment to adapting technology to better serve our customers."
About MAM Software Group, Inc.
MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS) is a supplier of business and ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. MAM Software Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that together deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle. For further information, please visit http://www.mamsoftwaregroup.com/.
O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. Signs Joint Venture Agreement for Wireless Tower Development
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. (Pink Sheets: OTOW) is pleased to announce it has executed a joint venture (JV) agreement with a Private Investment Group from Texas. This JV will execute on a long-standing initiative to build out and develop O2 Secure Wireless tower facilities.
The JV is structured as a long-term financing partnership that places O2 Secure Wirelessin the position to execute on the development of our leased wireless tower facilities and will also open the door to the acquisition of additional wireless facilities without the need to reallocate funds from existing corporate projects.
The JV agreement is structured to create an equity position for the investment group in the tower projects and, as a result, immediately increases the bottom line value of the assets for O2.
O2 is currently examining the overall project plan of this effort and is determining which tower sites to begin with and the start date thereof. Locations and timing are being weighed against ability to execute and the desire to minimize any compromise to the current capital structure. Terms of the JV agreement ensure that funds are raised and utilized according to the best interest of O2 and give O2 the full control and discretion to strategically develop the locations that will be most beneficial over the long term. The first year potential income to O2 is estimated at $2.5 million, given the current climate utilizing the proposed investment schedule.
"We are pleased to have this funding agreement to facilitate the construction of the tower sites we have already leased. It will allow the company to expand to other sites that we have not been able to secure without the proper capital structuring being in place," stated Val Kazia, CEO of O2 Secure Wireless. "In addition to this excellent news, I want to make it clear to shareholders that our stock currently has no "chill" in effect on it from the Depository Trust Company, and any information that you hear contrary to that is not accurate."
About O2 Secure Wireless: O2 Secure Wireless is currently developing numerous wireless tower facilities in the U.S. O2 Secure Wireless is also instrumental in the development of wireless broadband communication services domestically. Under a recent merger with Earthcom Service Inc., the Company is currently being structured to provide affordable flat rate pre-paid wireless services in developing countries internationally, specifically the Dominican Republic.
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Pre-sales for AT&T Business Solutions Customers Begin Nov. 30
DALLAS, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning Dec. 14, AT&T* customers looking for a tough phone that stands up to the elements will have one more choice with the Samsung Rugby® III for $99.99 with a two-year agreement. With a two-year Enhanced PTT contract, organizations can pick up the device for free. This rugged flip phone is the fifth generation device in the Rugby series from Samsung and is compatible with AT&T's Enhanced Push to Talk (PTT) service, which enables business users to communicate faster, to larger talk groups, and across more types of handsets than ever before.
On Nov. 30, business customers with an AT&T account will be able to pre-order the Rugby III through their AT&T account lead or through their Premier online account: http://www.wireless.att.com/business.
The Rugby III features a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 3 megapixel camera and includes a dedicated PTT button on the phone for easy access. It is built to military specifications (810G specifications) and is waterproof, dust proof and shock resistant.** It also offers one-touch access to GPS Navigation through AT&T Navigator.*** In addition, the Rugby III supports a variety of mobile resource management applications from AT&T. These apps can help businesses and organizations increase visibility into their field operations, monitor the location and activities of their employees and improve responsiveness and productivity. From the campsite to the jobsite, the Rugby III fulfills all the instant communication needs with the physical strength to handle whatever life throws at it.
"Fifth in our line of rugged devices from Samsung, the Rugby III joins the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro(TM) in AT&T's current portfolio," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president- Devices and Developer Services, AT&T. "Since it launches with Enhanced PTT, the Rugby III helps make communicating even easier than before so businesses can operate more efficiently and effectively."
Key features of AT&T Enhanced PTT include:
-- Larger contact lists and talk groups than competitive PTT solutions
-- Ability to combine PTT services and mobile applications, with help from
AT&T's team of mobility consulting and integration experts
-- Supervisory override and talk group scanning, features that were
previously available only for two-way radio users
-- Sub-second call setup
Organizations interested in AT&T Enhanced PTT can choose from two different rate plans:
-- $5 per month when added to existing AT&T voice and data plans, starting
Dec. 6.
-- $30 per month for a PTT-only rate plan (no voice or non-PTT data
included).
Both plans include unlimited PTT, and data used by the Enhanced PTT application will not count against the customer's monthly data totals or incur pay-per-use charges.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Meets US Mil-STD 810G for Dust, Humidity, Rain, and Shock. Waterproof against incidental exposure to water when all ports are tightly closed. NOT designed or intended for in water use. Submersible up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Waterproof based on IP67 rating.
*** Subscription required.
Samsung and Rugby are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
ePTT performance not guaranteed in 2G coverage.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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ReadyTalk Upgrades its Eloqua Integration to Further Improve Webinar ROI
New features enable better lead qualification, audience segmentation, and lead scoring using webinar recording data
DENVER, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReadyTalk today announced upgrades to its ReadyTalk App on the Eloqua AppCloud, an online marketplace for B2B marketing applications. The ReadyTalk App helps marketers move leads through the marketing and sales pipeline faster and drive higher conversion rates for webinar programs.
This upgrade of ReadyTalk for Eloqua integration focuses on marketing professionals that utilize recorded content to reach new audiences beyond the live web event as part of their lead generation and nurturing efforts. Data on how long each prospect viewed a recording - a strong engagement indicator - is now instantly available through the Eloqua cloud connector after follow-up from a live webinar or as part of a standalone content marketing program. This is the third upgrade to the integration since it was released in 2011.
"The option to reuse valuable recorded content gives marketers the ability to expand lead generation efforts and capture additional data in Eloqua," said Beth Toeniskoetter, ReadyTalk product marketing manager. "This additional data can be used to segment prospects into different nurture campaigns based on the recordings they've viewed as well as the playback data - including the date it was viewed and for how long. Leveraging recorded webinars improves the ROI on that initial webinar investment."
On Wednesday, December 5, experts from Eloqua, Compendium and ReadyTalk are hosting a webinar to showcase the latest pre- and post-webinar techniques that can make an impact on webinar ROI. Attendees will learn:
-- How the right confirmation and reminder emails can increase attendance
rates
-- The power of using polling and post-event surveys to uncover qualified
leads
-- Advanced follow-up tactics that go far beyond "thanks" and "sorry we
missed you"
-- Ways to continue to capture engagement data from recordings after the
live event has ended
Register now for this free webinar, 10 Tips for Taking Your Eloqua Webinar Programs to the Next Level.
The ReadyTalk App is free and available now from the Eloqua AppCloud. For additional information, including a demo, visit the ReadyTalk for Eloqua site.
For more information about ReadyTalk's audio and web conferencing offerings, including professional services and support for webinars, please visit http://www.readytalk.com.
About ReadyTalk
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Denver, Colo., ReadyTalk delivers audio and web conferencing services that empower customers to successfully conduct audio and web conferences of all sizes - from ad hoc meetings to large webinars. ReadyTalk combines ease of use with sophisticated marketing tools to increase audience engagement, event ROI and meeting productivity. Unlike other services, ReadyTalk gives customers a full suite of tools for training, collaboration, webinars and more. You'll always have access to the right features when you need them, no need to upgrade to another product. Please call toll free 800.843.9166 or visit http://www.readytalk.com for more information.
Users will be able to choose from a range of SSL providers from within the app, before
using its intuitive interface to purchase a certificate via PayPal; customers can choose
from top providers including Symantec and GeoTrust. Certs 4 Less has worked hard to create
a fully functional app, with customers able to take advantage of all the special offers
made available to the full website users.
According to company CEO Eric Holtzman, "we want to offer the mobile user a quick and
simple way to navigate and select an SSL Certificate or Code Signing Certificate and then
finish off the process with a no-fuss payment method."
Nokia has launched its brand new range of smartphones
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, following a no-expenses-spared event in the centre of London. The
Nokia Lumia 920 launched in front of thousands of supporters, with the event also playing
host to legendary DJ deadmau5, who provided a spectacular music and light show in London's
Flat Iron Square this week. Nokia is pinning its future on the new smartphone, which is
one of the first to use the brand new Windows 8 mobile platform.
The state of the art device encapsulates a whole range of the latest mobile
technologies, including wireless charging, a glove compatible touch screen and "floating
lens technology," allowing users to take photos with five times more light exposure than
the average smartphone. According to Nokia VP Conor Pierce, the Lumia 920 is "one of the
most exciting phones we've launched."
The contract is valued at $149million if all extension options are used, and will
involve various IT design projects and repair services, ensuring that the military's IT
services are running in a "timely, relevant and accurate manner." According to SAIC SVP
John Thomas, the company is looking "forward to leveraging our strong relationship with
the US Army... to provide reliable information technology design."
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Use your Android phone to control your coffee machine
SYDNEY, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When Jim Storey, self professed IT geek, started Diva Coffee, he knew the world needed a way to make consistently good coffee. So he invented an app where the user can make a coffee with their phone.
"If you run your life on a smartphone, it needs to know how you like your coffee," said Jim, owner of Diva Coffee.
The app talks to a controller that plugs into the back of a home coffee machine, allowing full control through Android phones or tablets. The user can then get a great coffee by precisely setting the temperature and even programming the size of the coffee. Each drink can be individualised to suit your preferences, and stored in your phone.
"Having precise control over your coffee making process gives you flavours you won't get from standard coffee machines," claimed Jim. "Putting the control into a smartphone app allows for easy updates and new functionality, without having to buy a new coffee machine."
The app is designed to work with a wide range of home coffee machines using a plug-and-play wiring system. Each machine can be controlled by the app to suit the environment and usage of that coffee machine.
"This app lets you turn a mid-range coffee machine into a top-of-the-line machine," said Jim. "The app brings coffee machines 10 years into the future."
The app software also adds power saving and boiler protection features to coffee machines, saving on electricity and repair costs.
With specialty coffee now representing 37% of all cups of coffee drunk in the US, there's a powerful trend towards quality. Consumers now want to be able to replicate that same quality at home.
There's also a process of integration occurring with smartphones and everyday items. Toyota has recently introduced the Touch Life in-car system, and LG is releasing the Thinq range of smartphone connected appliances. According to Moon-bum Shin, CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company, "Device-to-device connectivity with smartphones and among LG appliances is a new and exciting way for us to realize this goal, helping consumers handle housework in a smarter manner by saving time, money and energy."
To see the coffee app concept in action, head over to divapid.com.
About Diva Coffee
Diva Coffee have believed in Excellence with Attitude for over 8 years. They are an Australian franchise chain based on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, Australia. Diva Coffee are the exclusive importers and distributors of Italian HLF coffee machines. They are also multi-award winning coffee roasters.
Basis Health Tracker and Web Service Reveals New Way To Make Lasting Improvements to Fitness and Sleep
Now available for purchase, new system tracks physiological data and empowers people to adopt new healthy habits
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BASIS Science, Inc. (http://www.mybasis.com) today launched a new wrist-based health tracker and online personal dashboard designed to help people easily incorporate healthy habits into their daily routines. The multi-sensor Basis band and free web service, priced at $199, provides a comprehensive picture of health and a simple way to help people adopt and maintain improvements in activity and sleep.
"Every year, in their quest to become healthier, millions of people join a gym, start a new health program or download a fitness app," said Jef Holove, CEO of Basis. "Often these approaches are too rigid to accommodate life's ups and downs, require us to log our lives manually, or can be too time-consuming to fit into our busy schedules. Basis solves these problems to help people build lasting healthy habits," said Holove.
Research from the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology(1) shows that approximately 50% of people starting a new exercise regimen drop out within six months, citing lack of time as a key reason.
Enabling Healthy Habits
Basis' unique approach allows people to choose healthy habits--small changes in their fitness and sleep routines--that work best for a busy lifestyle. Users can access more than 10 different habits around getting more activity and better sleep including: "Don't Be a Sitter", "Consistent Bedtime" and "Step It Up". To keep people motivated and engaged, the Basis system automatically adjusts users' habit goals according to real-world progress and rewards achievements along the way.
Continuous and Automatic Tracking
Unlike other devices, the Basis band continuously measures motion, perspiration and skin temperature, as well as captures heart rate patterns throughout the day and night. This physiological data is then uploaded to a secure cloud-based service where Basis' proprietary algorithms provide key activity and sleep metrics including steps taken, caloric burn, sleep quality and resting heart rate. Basis' sophisticated sensors can automatically detect periods of activity and sleep eliminating the need to manually switch modes, as well as recognize when habits are achieved each day.
Advanced Multi-Sensor Device
Basis leverages a unique combination of four advanced sensor types in its lightweight, customizable design, making it the most powerful health tracking system on the market. These include:
-- An optical blood flow monitor which uses proprietary light-based sensing
to see blood flow and capture heart rate patterns. The technology is
optimized for tracking everyday activities across the day and night,
including sleep, rather than specialized uses like athletic training or
medical monitoring.
-- A 3-axis accelerometer to detect the body's movements and aid in
measuring activity levels and sleep quality.
-- Perspiration sensor that helps track the intensity of activity by
measuring sweat levels.
-- Skin and ambient temperature sensors to measure heat dissipation and
ambient effects.
The lightweight, comfortable band is also customizable with white and black straps.To purchase the Basis band and free web service, please visit: http://www.mybasis.com.
BASIS is a trademark of Basis Science, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
At Basis our mission is to help fit health into our busy lives. We designed our wrist-based health tracker and online personal dashboard to help you easily incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine. Basis leverages four types of advanced sensors in its lightweight, customizable design to calculate steps taken, calories burned and sleep quality, as well as physiological metrics like heart rate. We help you set new health goals and automatically adjust weekly targets based on your progress. Using this flexible approach you'll build healthy habits you can maintain for years. Basis Science, Inc. is backed by Norwest Venture Partners and Doll Capital Management. For more information visit http://www.mybasis.com
(1.) Wilson, K., Brookfield D. (2009). Effect of goal setting on motivation and adherence in a six-week exercise program. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6, 89-100.
GameFly Launches Its First Mobile Game Under The New Publishing Label GameFly Games
Writer Rumble(TM) is Available in Apple's App Store
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GameFly, Inc., the leading video game service, announced today that its first publishing venture in mobile games is available for download in Apple's App Store. GameFly Games is publishing Writer Rumble(TM), a word fighting game that lets you play as legendary literary greats while honing your spelling skills in battling enemies in single player, or taking down foes in multiplayer games. You can play against your friends in local Bluetooth matches, online play from your friends list, or via unique split screen games on the same iPad, or challenge random opponents online via Quick Match. This 2011 PAX 10 selected game is available for the iOS now for $0.99, and will be available in early 2013 for Android users. A variety of downloadable content packs are also planned for 2013.
"We are thrilled to have an addictively fun, quality-driven game such as Writer Rumble as our first foray into publishing under the new GameFly Games label," said Sean Spector, GameFly co-founder and SVP of Business Development and Content. "Mobile gaming is an ever growing part of the gaming experience, and publishing high quality games is an important part of our digital strategy at GameFly."
"Writer Rumble has been a long journey for our small company, and we could not be more excited for people to be able to play it," said Gian Cruz, designer and co-founder of Feel Every Yummy. "We're very proud of this game, and are glad we could work with GameFly Games to take us through the home stretch to release it."
About Feel Every Yummy
Feel Every Yummy is an independent game development team based in Washington, DC, founded by Gian Cruz and Kris Zabala, who are dedicated to making mobile games and apps for iOS and Android. Their goal is to create fun and compelling games that specifically take advantage of the unique aspects of the mobile platform. Feel Every Yummy's first release was Bongo Blitz, a music rhythm game for iPhone and iPod touch.
About GameFly Inc.
GameFly, the leading video game service, allows members to rent one or more video games concurrently, with no due dates, late fees or shipping charges. Users can easily select from over 8,000 console/handheld titles or 1,500+ PC games for immediate download, and manage their list of games online at http://www.GameFly.com, the GameFly App for iOS and Android devices, or the new digital PC Client. Members receive games via First-Class Mail and return them to GameFly at their convenience using prepaid mailers. In addition to selling video games through the "Keep" feature, GameFly also sells new and used video games. For daily news and information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/GameFly and follow the company on Twitter @GameFly.
Samsung Electronics and Peel Technologies Announce International Expansion of Second Screen Remote App
Popular TV Discovery and Control App Now Available in 20+ Countries in Europe and Asia; 50+ Countries by Spring 2013
SEOUL, South Korea and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peel, the company dedicated to revolutionizing the way you watch TV and Samsung Electronics, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the international expansion of the popular Peel Smart Remote app. This launch represents the first phase of a global rollout, beginning with localized TV program information in over 20 countries and 13 languages across Europe and Southeast Asia. International Samsung GALAXY Tab users on devices with integrated IR ports or the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1, can now use Peel to find great shows and movies as well as control their TV using the remote control functionality on their Samsung tablet device.
Since announcing their partnership, Peel has been pre-installed on all Samsung mobile devices with integrated IR, beginning with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus launched in the US in 2011. When paired with the Peel Smart Remote app, Samsung mobile devices with built-in IR functionality enable a seamless Second Screen entertainment experience. In summer 2012, Peel expanded to Canada with the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 device, marking the first step in Peel's evolution as the go-to living room entertainment platform across the globe. With this new round of expansion to 20+ countries, international TV program data is now available to Samsung GALAXY Tab and GALAXY Note 10.1 device owners via the pre-loaded Peel Smart Remote app on those devices. Peel and Samsung will continue this expansion momentum into the New Year, with plans to be available in over 50 countries by the spring of 2013.
"The reception of Peel's service on the Samsung GALAXY Tabs in the US has been very encouraging," said ?Hankil Yoon, Senior Vice President of Samsung's Product Strategy Team. "The Peel Smart Remote app paired with our devices is a testament to what happens when a good software solution is integrated on state-of-the-art hardware. The Samsung GALAXY Tab and GALAXY Note 10.1 devices offer users the best in tablet technology, and I am pleased that our offering has become even better with Peel's unique TV experience."
"Peel was the first to combine the TV remote control, TV program listings and online social viewing in a single Second Screen app experience," said Scott Ellis, Vice President of Marketing for Peel. "Bringing this experience to millions of passionate TV viewers outside of North America is a big priority for us, and we are excited to take this next step with our partner Samsung."
This expansion is a significant milestone for Peel as it marks the first time the app has been available outside of North America. Additionally, Peel's expansion into Asia represents the first Second Screen remote app to tackle the television ecosystem in the region. Beginning today, Peel Smart Remote is available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom in Europe; and in Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan in Asia.
Availability
The Peel Smart Remote App comes pre-loaded on all Samsung GALAXY Tab and GALAXY Note 10.1 devices with integrated infrared (IR) technology today. The new, localized electronic program guide (EPG) functionality for existing Peel Smart Remote users can be enabled via a free app update available from the Google Play store. For all other mobile devices, the international Peel TV discovery app will be available for free download at Google Play and the iTunes App Store in the coming months.
About Peel
Peel is re-inventing home entertainment with the world's most popular TV Second Screen experience. The Peel app has recommended over 100 million shows and movies since it was launched as the first personalized TV discovery app in 2010. Today, the Peel platform enhances the TV experience by combining intuitive program discovery, seamless remote control and engaging social sharing. For more information or to download the iOS or Android app, visit Peel.com.
For regular Peel updates follow us at Twitter.com/PeelTV, become a Fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeelTV or visit Peel.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. creates more possibilities for more people, in more countries, than any other technology company. Samsung has become the global leader in consumer electronics and their components by bringing relentless innovation to a product portfolio that includes televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, refrigerators and memory chips. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com
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Webroot online networking forum offers IT and security professionals real-time access to industry news, product notes and reviews, and information collaboration
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service for business and consumers, today announced a new virtual business community that focuses on the security topics that matter most to IT and security professionals. Available at community.webroot.com, the Webroot Business Community allows members to connect with industry peers and security experts to explore common interests and build new relationships. This new online networking forum gives business-focused individuals another line of defense and the information they need to help keep their business secure from rapidly evolving Internet-based threats.
Similar to the approach taken by popular professional networking sites, the Webroot Business Community is free and accessible to anyone interested in security and IT topics. Most members are responsible for many IT roles and Webroot offers them the platform to discuss issues they encounter on a daily basis, publish content and comments and share best practices.
Features of the Community:
-- Security News - Stay up to date on the latest happenings in security.
-- Discussions - Take advantage of the community resources, talk to fellow
business professionals, and chat about enterprise topics.
-- Ask the Experts - Do you want to know more about security or have a
specific business question? Webroot systems engineers, developers, and
support staff are available to answer your questions.
-- Webroot Education - If the question has already been answered and you're
looking for additional content or a video tutorial, this forum is your
spot.
-- Customer Reviews - A place where you can write a review or read reviews
from others to learn more about how Webroot helped them.
-- Feature Requests - Suggest an idea that could improve the Webroot
experience.
"The Webroot Business Community is a unique group of people who understand that the old way of Internet security doesn't cut it - and now we're giving them an outlet to share more forward-thinking approaches," said Catherine Buzzitta Kaiser, senior manager of Webroot Community and Loyalty Programs. "We are excited about this latest offering to our online community. It supports our continued commitment to our concept of mutual self-protection in the same way our products enable our customers to protect one another."
Webroot will be surveying community members for their recommendations on additional community content and topics, as well as ideas for future updates to the site.
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is bringing the power of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to Internet security with its suite of Webroot(®) SecureAnywhere((TM)) offerings for consumers and businesses. Webroot also offers security intelligence solutions to government agencies and corporations focused on cybersecurity, such as Palo Alto Networks, F5, Corero, Juniper, and others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Colorado, Webroot is the largest privately held security organization based in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
LimeLight Technology Solutions Publish Instructional Whitepaper: "Migrating Your Email to the Cloud: Maximizing the Off-Premise Promise"
RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LimeLight Technology Solutions released an instructional whitepaper for enterprise corporations called, "Migrating Your Email to the Cloud: Maximizing the Off-Premise Promise." This guide features LimeLight's proven approach for planning and executing a successful migration to a cloud-based email platform.
While many businesses continue to weigh the alternatives and assess the need to transition to the cloud, over "55% of enterprise corporations are expected to adopt some form of cloud based email and collaboration services by the year 2020," according to a recent Gartner study.
LimeLight's whitepaper, "Migrating Your Email to the Cloud: Maximizing the Off-Premise Promise," provides Chief Information Officers (CIO) with a roadmap to assessing your business goals, conducting an inventory of technology needed to eliminate risks, prioritizing opportunities by risk and reward, sequencing attractive opportunities, and building a stakeholder buy-in.
"The selection of an off-premise vendor is crucial to ensuring a cost-effective and flexible provider to address the real-world demands of your end users," states Matthew Ramsey, Senior Consultant at LimeLight and co-author of the whitepaper. "To ensure your success, you must balance needs and requirements."
Download LimeLight's instructional whitepaper on how to successfully migrate your email to the cloud for free and evaluate its benefits on beginning the preparing for the future of simple, inexpensive information technology support.
About LimeLight Technology Solutions
LimeLight Technology Solutions specializes in implementing cloud solutions and other IT consulting, project services, and outsourced IT solutions. Formed in 2008 with the belief that the IT consulting services market was ready for something different, LimeLight Technology Solutions seeks to make IT uncomplicated and customized to your business needs. Located in the Dallas, TX area, LimeLight caters primarily to Fortune 500 sized businesses in the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico regions.
Please contact LimeLight Technology Solutions at 972-201-9700 or email info@golime.co for more information.
Media Contact: Matthew Ramsey LimeLight Technology Solutions, 866-881-0312, matthew.ramsey@golime.co
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Online Marketing Company Ajax Union Hosts December SEO Seminar for Businesses
SEO Agency Ajax Union Presents December Seminar for Business Executives Hosted by CEO Joe Apfelbaum
CEO of Brooklyn SEO Company Ajax Union Speaks at Search Engine Optimization Seminar for Business Executives
Joe Apfelbaum, the CEO of the Brooklyn-based online marketing company Ajax Union, is hosting a December seminar on the necessity and advantages of search engine optimization for business executives.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online marketing agency Ajax Union will host a seminar on December 17, 2012, for business owners covering the advantages of search engine optimization and the benefits of online marketing. The two-hour seminar will feature professional marketing tips and strategies presented by Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of the online marketing company, available at http://www.AjaxUnion.com.
"For me, hosting and speaking at seminars is a great way to meet other business owners in New York City and to find ways to inspire them. I love being a part of helping others become inspired about their business endeavors and helping them boost their business beyond any initial expectations. This economy has been hard on a lot of companies, and at the December seminar on search engine optimization, I want to teach people the practices and strategies that I know as a marketing professional so they can be successful too," said CEO of Ajax Union and Google Certified Trainer Joe Apfelbaum.
Some of the topics that will be covered at the seminar by Ajax Union's co-founder include: how leading search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing rank their search query results, what techniques companies can employ to boost their organic search rankings, and the importance of driving more site traffic through SEO. The seminar will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Tickets to the SEO agency's upcoming seminar are available for purchase at http://seoseminar1217-eac2.eventbrite.com. Ajax Union is offering a limited number of discounted tickets to the SEO seminar on December 17; attendees can enter the code PR1217 to receive the 25 percent discount. Tickets to the December seminar, located at the SEO Agency's Union Square office, will include light snacks and refreshments available to attendees.
Founded in 2008, Ajax Union is a New York City agency with offices located in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The company has acquired a multitude of experience managing comprehensive online marketing strategies for small businesses and increasing the online presence of its clients. The online marketing company offers a variety of plans that include search engine optimization, social media management, online public relations, and pay-per-click campaign management.
PFSOFT Introduces AlgoStudio: Enhanced Module for Algorithmic Strategy Development
DNEPROPETROVSK, Ukraine, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The PFSOFT company, a leading technology provider, announced a complete enhancement of the professional tool for algorithmic strategy development - AlgoStudio, that supports MQL4 and C# languages.
AlgoStudio is an internal part of the Protrader 2 trading platform, which represents a comprehensive solution for trading strategies creation, optimization and back-testing.
"We came to the conclusion that the processes of development and back-testing should not be divided. That's why AlgoStudio is an integrated module which includes all the necessary functionality for strategies development, optimization, back-testing, debugging and work with history. If a trader operates with our AlgoStudio there's no need to use any additional applications. So, the complete suite of instruments for EA programming is always at his or her fingertips," says Andrew Gerasimenko, analyst from PFSOFT.
AlgoStudio's advanced functionality enables users to make testing on different types of data aggregation: time, ticks, range, PnF, Renko, Kagi and LineBreak. Trader can use the unlimited number of instruments and create any kind of algorithmic strategy: scalping, trending, arbitrage, HFT and many others. All the processes are followed by the visualization of strategies testing and optimization. In addition, traders can easily import scripts written in MQL4 into AlgoStudio for further development.
"The trading volume generated by robots holds important positions on the financial markets. We offer our clients an instrument which introduces a unique combination of two programming languages simultaneously. With the help of AlgoStudio brokers can reach two targeted audiences: MQL4 and C # traders," says Denis Borisovsky, CEO of PFSOFT.
About PFSOFT
PFSOFT has been a technology vendor in financial markets since 2003. The company is totally concentrated on development and support of online trading software. The company's client list includes brokerages, banks, hedge-funds and other financial institutions worldwide. PFSOFT strives to provide customers with leading-edge services and technology.
About Protrader 2
Protrader 2 is a professional DMA trading platform that provides an all-in-one solution for brokerages, banks and hedge-funds. Protrader 2 represents a transparent multi-asset software which allows operating on all major markets: Forex, equities, futures, options, and CFDs. To get more information, please visit http://www.protrader.net.
Free Online Loan Payoff Calculator Reveals in Seconds How Much Money is Needed to Pay Down Debts
ReallyBadCreditOffers.com helps people discover what it takes to eliminate debt balances
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReallyBadCreditOffers.com has released an online calculator allowing people to determine what it will take to payoff balances owed, free to use for visitors. The internet-only tool allows people to calculate in seconds the time it will take to eliminate loan balances, show the interest savings that can be achieved by adjusting payment amounts and clearly display the interest costs incurred over the life of loan.
The easy to use tool is a natural addition to the credit repair, FICO information and short term loans for bad credit offered that earned the site its popularity online. Visitors who wish to use the simple tool are invited to visit the official website, and need only enter the details of their credit lines to use the debt payoff calculator.
The tool makes a great addition to the sites customized debt consolidation offerings for bad credit.
According to the site, when bills pile up, the pressure on families raises just as high. In these moments of high emotion, consumers are more likely to make unsound financial decisions. Unwise decisions can be avoided, they recommend, by taking the emotion out of the equation and letting the numbers dictate the wiser course.
The new calculator is ideal for use with the following:
-- Credit Card Debts
-- Short Term Debts
-- Personal Loans
-- High Interest Debt
"Simplifying the math, making number crunching easy and hassle-free, is the foundation of better decisions relating to money," stated Ariel Pryor, with the site.
People facing financial decisions can use the new tool to help give tough problems a clear solution. The website has released the debt crunching tool in order to help people quickly and easily determine the true borrowing costs of their financing.
"Knowing up front, with full transparency what a financial agreement entails means making better choices," added Mr. Pryor.
The tool can be used to determine how adjusting payments can speed up the elimination of debts as well as to determine the added costs a higher APR rate on borrowed money will incur.
People who wish to take advantage of the exclusive debt calculator need only visit the site and enter in the details specific to their financing. Users are asked to enter the amounts they owe, annual interest rates, monthly payments they plan to make and considered extra payment amounts. Then the user can click calculate to receive their results. Inspired by the FTC.gov calculator, consumers can easily plan how to eliminate their debts.
Following a survey of average visitors to the website, ReallyBadCreditOffers.com found that the math behind annual percentage rates, adjustments, finance costs and the like leads to borrower frustration. Resources such as the FTC's debtors guide do little to simplify the complexities Americans commonly face when borrowing.
"We kept the tool as simple as possible so that it is easy to use and clearly shows the results in seconds. There are no complicated features or unnecessary options that would only get in the way of getting the results our visitors want," stated Mr. Pryor.
Adding, "Our lending customers expect direct answers to their financial questions, and tools that make their life simpler, not more complicated."
The payoff calculator is sure to be great news for people interested simplifying the decisions relating to their pocket book, and will surely result in more American families paying off their debts sooner than they would otherwise.
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CARDIFF, Wales, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- /Rantmedia/ - Rantmedia Games, a top developer and publisher of retro mobile games, is pleased to announce Vectrex Regeneration for Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad is available today on iTunes. Vectrex Regeneration is the only authentic Vectrex experience on iOS, allowing gamers to play every Vectrex title which came out with the machine, plus new ones still being developed. To buy the app please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vectrex/id543152783?ls=1&mt=8.
Vectrex Regeneration is a faithful recreation of the original Vectrex console, launching just as it approaches its 30th anniversary. A truly unique game machine Vectrex included a built-in controller and a cartridge port for its 29 games. It was released in November 1982 and unlike other video game consoles, which connected to televisions, it was the only one that had an integrated monitor which displayed vector graphics. With this new app players can once again re-live their favorite Vectrex games, or find out for the first time why this console is still so beloved today.
Rantmedia Games' new App, Vectrex Regeneration, brings players into their own virtual 1980's room with a Vectrex console ready to play. Just like the original Vectrex, the App comes with Minestorm, though every timeless Vectrex title published will eventually be available for purchase. At launch 18 titles are playable with the rest of the original 29 coming quickly afterwards. The Vectrex was so beloved by its community that new developers have continued to create games for the system. Those games are, for the first time ever, available on iOS so anyone can play the newest titles.
Rantmedia Games is based in Cardiff, Wales and was formed in 2011. It is the offshoot of a successful mobile agency, which was created following the launch of the iPhone. The original company has built apps for many high profile brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Confused.com, Diamond Insurance, Stryker and Mentor Graphics. Rantmedia Games has gone on to become a premier independent games company with an emphasis of creating games that are easy to pickup, highly addictive and have lots of attention to detail. After making successful games for others, Rantmedia Games has started to develop and publish its own original titles. Vectrex Regeneration is its first major release and a true work of passion. For more information on Rantmedia Games and Vectrex Regeneration please contact us at the numbers below or go to our website at http://www.vectrexregeneration.com.
Sentilla Releases New Solutions Tailored for Specific Data Center IT and Facility Functions and for the Telecom Carrier Market
Bundling Strategy and Telecom Central Office Solution to be Showcased at Gartner Data Center Conference
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentilla Corporation, the leading Data Center Performance Management (DCPM) software platform provider, today announced the availability of three new DCPM solution packs. The Asset Management, Capacity Management/What-if Scenarios, and Power Management solution packs are all based on the Sentilla DCPM V5 Platform and are available either individually or together as a supersuite. In addition, Sentilla also announced the availability of a new capacity management solution targeted exclusively at the telecom carrier market for use in Central Office/Exchanges. Sentilla will exhibit the Sentilla Central Office Suite, along with the new solution packs, at the Gartner Data Center Conference in Las Vegas from December 3-6.
"Today's enterprise is more dependent on its data center infrastructure than ever before," said Mike Kaul, CEO of Sentilla Corp. "But, because so many organizations -IT, Facilities, Networking- have a deep but narrow view of the data center, it's difficult to find management solutions that solve all their problems equally."
As an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach of legacy DCIM vendors, Sentilla is providing the specific solutions most often requested by these organizations to solve their most critical problems - namely Asset Management, Capacity Management and Power Management. Organizations can purchase these modules individually to meet their immediate needs and budgets, or together as a supersuite to holistically manage the entire data center.
For the Central Office, Sentilla offers a new solution designed exclusively for telecom organizations looking to streamline and optimize their Central Office/Exchanges. With the Sentilla Central Office Suite, carriers can experience consistent availability and service delivery through optimized capacity forecasting and management, as well as highly accurate power allocation and more efficient consumption. The Sentilla Central Office Suite also enables carriers to measure the allocated power versus utilized power, in addition to available slots. In doing so, they can maximize their switches and extend the useful life of their exchanges by years. More importantly, carriers are able to determine the capacity required prior to the initial arrival and installation of equipment.
The Sentilla Central Office Suite collects critical capacity and utilization data from all telecom kit makers: Alcatel, Cisco, Huawei, Lucent, Nortel, and others. This enables Central Office personnel to manage their resources via automation with advanced predictive analytics, eliminating manual data collection with spreadsheets, and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and effective cost management.
"Sentilla got its start selling into the telecommunications industry," said Kaul. "As with the enterprise data center, understanding your real capacity needs based on actual utilization metrics is critical to ensuring on-going availability and optimized performance. We believe Sentilla has a critical role to play as the data and telecom worlds continue to merge."
Complimentary Industry Whitepaper
In conjunction with the release of its new solutions, Sentilla is offering a complimentary industry whitepaper titled "Sentilla is the Network (Exchange): Implementation and Results for the Central Office," which offers use cases and quantifiable business benefits for Sentilla software in network exchanges. The whitepaper is available at http://info.sentilla.com/ContentWhitePaperSentillaistheNetworkExchange_DownloadForm.html
About Sentilla Corporation®
IT data center professionals rely on the Sentilla Data Center Performance Management (DCPM) Platform to achieve asset-level utilization intelligence across all their data center and colocation facilities. The Sentilla DCPM platform combines sophisticated performance analysis with on-going "what-if" scenarios designed to optimize capacity planning, modernization, virtualization, and power consumption initiatives. With no meters or agents to install, Sentilla's award-winning technology implements quickly and delivers a proven annual ROI of greater than 25 percent. Sentilla's unified view of data center operations ensures always-on availability, cost optimization, and continuous performance improvement within existing data center infrastructures and budgets. Named a 'Cool Vendor' by Gartner in data center infrastructure management (DCIM), Sentilla has its headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. Visit http://www.sentilla.com and follow the company on its blog and on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
Contacts:
David Appelbaum, Vice President of Marketing, david@sentilla.com
Lisa Hawes, Sterling Communications, (408) 884-5155, sentilla@sterlingpr.com
Expands Company's Higher Value Storage Solutions Product and Services Offerings
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions, today announced it will acquire Promark Technology, a value added distributor (VAD) with a core technology focus on data storage, data management and electronic document imaging products and services. Based in Annapolis Junction, Md., Promark also provides various federal and state contract vehicles, including a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, which allows its authorized vendors and technology resellers to sell to the U.S. public sector market. Promark's revenues are estimated to be $100 million for the year ending December 31, 2012. Promark will retain its name and operate as a subsidiary of Ingram Micro.
The acquisition is scheduled to close Nov. 30, 2012 and is subject to customary closing conditions. Dale Foster, current CEO of Promark Technology, will continue to lead the company following the acquisition as executive director and general manager, reporting to Scott Zahl, vice president and general manager of Ingram Micro's Advanced Computing Division in the U.S. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.
"The acquisition of Promark is another step forward in our strategy to strengthen Ingram Micro's position in higher value products and solutions, as well as extend our leadership and reach within the public sector," said Alain Monié, president and chief executive officer, Ingram Micro Inc.
"The acquisition of Promark gives us a deeper reach into the enterprise storage market while providing new federal, state and other U.S. government revenue opportunities for our partners through the GSA schedule," explains Paul Bay, acting president, Ingram Micro North America. "Together, we will drive revenue synergies by cross-selling Ingram Micro's current storage solutions to Promark's customers and offering our channel partners access to Promark's specialized product portfolio and established government contracts."
"Being part of Ingram Micro provides Promark customers, vendor partners and associates with a vast array of business opportunities that were previously unavailable," said Foster. "We are excited to become a strategic part of the industry's global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions and see significant benefit in offering a wider range of information technology products to our customer base. Promark has been in business more than 20 years and remains focused on growth, customer service and offering a great working environment for our associates. We look forward to continuing to build upon this legacy as a part of Ingram Micro."
Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The matters in this press release that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations. Certain risks may cause such expectations to not be achieved and, in turn, may have a material adverse effect on Ingram Micro's business, financial condition and results of operations. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements.
Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: Promark's business may not perform as expected due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors; the ability of Promark and Ingram Micro to retain relationships with customers, vendors and other partners; management's ability to execute its plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, including the execution of integration plans; growth of the data storage, data management and electronic document imaging products and services industry; our ability to maintain access to adequate levels of capital at reasonable rates; and our ability to achieve the expected benefits and manage the expected costs of the transaction.
For a further discussion of significant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2012; other risks or uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in Ingram Micro's future SEC filings.
About Promark
Promark Technology is one of the premier value added distributors (VAD) in the United States. Promark's core technology focus is distributing data storage and electronic document imaging products and solutions through a two-tier distribution channel selling to value added resellers (VARs) and system integrators. Promark leverages its direct relationships with world class technology partners including: Dell - Compellent, Dot Hill, QLogic, Overland Storage, ExaGrid, Nexsan, FalconStor, Enterasys, Panasonic, Fujitsu and many more to provide solutions that meet the most demanding needs of their customers. Promark's Professional Services Division provides VARs the opportunity to offer its clients installation, implementation and support services for many of our vendors. Promark offers a channel- friendly model with a solid margin proposition for organizations to make money for service opportunities. Promark offers professional services in application integration, backup and recovery, network optimization, storage implementations and disaster recovery solutions. Promark also provides various federal and state contract vehicles, including the GSA schedule for which its channel partners can leverage to sell to the government.
About Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com.
Word Derby Ponies Up Fun New Word App That Sends Gamers Off To The Races
Compete With Up To Four Friends To Reach The Finish Line And Win The Derby Trophy
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mention Mobile, a company offering innovative social gaming apps, together with Chillingo, the leading independent games publisher and a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today the release of Word Derby, a multiplayer, turn-based and addictive word game. Challenge friends to a good old-fashioned horse race where vocabulary is the best advantage. With up to four players, word creation sends you into the home stretch with power-ups and bonuses making the game as unpredictable as a day at the track.
Getting the odds in your favor is as easy as making out the best word from allotted letters in this turn-based game. Crossing the finish line first on your choice of a plethora of characters including a traditional derby horse, flashy unicorn, candy cane pinata or fire breathing dragon is a combination of knowledge and a little bit of luck. The first player to 200 points wins the derby trophy and bragging rights to display on Facebook. Just like a day at the races, players can place wagers on their riders using the game's in app currency.
"We are extremely excited to introduce Word Derby, which is our biggest title since our investment from Mark Cuban," said Ryan Ozonian, founder and President of Mention Mobile. "With many word game fans tired of what was currently available in the App Store, we think the multiplayer horse race found in Word Derby is the perfect way to challenge yourself and your friends. The ability to play with a group of up to three friends along with the entertaining theme in which to watch the competition unfold is truly unique and will definitely excite players."
"Word Derby is destined to be the next word game obsession," explains Ed Rumley, COO of Chillingo. "This indie game creatively blends word building in a naturally competitive social derby environment and is bound to bring endless hours of non-stop entertainment for fans around the world."
Founded in 2010, Mention Mobile is an innovative development company that specializes in integrated social gaming apps for use on mobile devices. Mention Mobile's creative vision combines interest in social networks with casual gaming to create interactive and entertaining apps. Apps range from trivia to arcade-style games, word games and more. For more information please visit http://www.mentionmobile.com.
About Chillingo
Chillingo, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, is a leading games publisher on iOS with numerous award-winning hits around the world including Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Contre Jour, and Anomaly Warzone Earth. The company also publishes games for Android, Windows Phone 7, Steam, and other digital platforms. For more information about the company and its games, please visit http://www.chillingo.com.
NetLine partners with Marketo LaunchPoint Ecosystem
NetLine, the #1 B2B multi-channel network offers lead generation services to Marketo customers through a complete ecosystem of best marketing solutions
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLine Corporation, an online B2B multi-channel advertising network, today announced the company is partnering with Marketo, a leading provider of marketing automation software to offer lead generation services for the for the Marketo LaunchPoint ecosystem. NetLine's listing in the LaunchPoint ecosystem is now live.
Marketo LaunchPoint is the most complete ecosystem of compelling solutions for marketers. Categories include analytics and big data, content marketing, events and webinars, lead data enrichment, online ads, top of the funnel conversion, social media and lifecycle marketing.
"There is a strong synergy between Marketo's LaunchPoint and NetLine's lead generation services," said Robert Alvin, CEO & Founder of NetLine. "NetLine has been integrating leads in to the Marketo platform on behalf of its clients and NetLine is thrilled to help contribute to its success."
The ecosystem was launched on November 14 following Marketo's "From Good to Great" Virtual Event featuring all of the LaunchPoint partners. 10,000 marketers and C-Level executives' attended speaking sessions, visited virtual booths and engaged in meaningful conversations on how to drive revenue generation.
Robert Alvin was a featured panel speaker on thought leadership and best practices for the top of the funnel. "People today want to consume their content when and where they want it," said Alvin. "Therefore you must utilize a multi-channel strategy to optimize your reach."
For over 18 years, NetLine has provided expertise in online demand generation to a long list of B2B companies from SMEs to the Fortune 500. Utilizing proprietary technology and a unique multi-channel network, companies are able to generate the volume and quality of leads needed to accelerate the sales pipeline and increase ROI.
"We are excited to have NetLine join Marketo LaunchPoint," said Robin Bordoli, VP Partner Ecosystems of Marketo. "Marketers need to constantly drive leads the top of their funnel to feed their marketing platform, and NetLine has the technology and experience to deliver clients' lead generation programs directly into their Marketo platform."
About NetLine Corporation: Reaching Your Future Customers
NetLine is the #1 online B2B multi-channel advertising network providing targeted branding and high quality lead generation.
As proven experts in B2B online demand generation, NetLine enables clients to increase their sales opportunities and accelerate the sales pipeline. Utilizing innovative targeting technology, they provide unmatched reach to a network of over 15,000 website properties and 75M monthly unique visitors. NetLine helps companies reach their future customers by distribution of content through their network via publisher sites, expert blogs, mobile, social media and email. NetLine's services have attracted clients such as Google, Hewlett Packard, HubSpot, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, VeriSign, SAP, SuccessFactors and Symantec.
Founded in 1994, NetLine Corporation is privately held and headquartered in Los Gatos, California with operations across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.netline.com.
About Marketo: Marketing Software -- Easy, Powerful, Complete.
Marketo uniquely provides easy-to-use, powerful and complete marketing software that propels fast-growing small companies and global enterprises alike. Marketo's marketing automation and sales effectiveness software -- including the world's first integrated solution for social marketing automation -- streamlines marketing processes, delivers more campaigns, generates more win-ready leads, and dramatically improves sales performance. With proven technology, comprehensive services and expert guidance, Marketo helps thousands of companies around the world turn marketing from a cost center into a revenue driver.
Known for providing breakthrough innovation and fueling explosive growth, Marketo was recently named to The Wall Street Journal's 3rd annual "Next Big Thing List," one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes, and the #1 Marketing Software Vendor on the INC 500. In 2011 Marketo ranked as the #1 fastest-growing private company by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and in both 2011 and 2012 the company received the CRM Market Leaders Awards Winner for Marketing Solutions by CRM Magazine. Salesforce.com customers also honored the company with two AppExchange Best of '11 Awards, for Best Marketing Automation Solution and Best Chatter Exchange.
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Global Smart Glass & Smart Windows Market Worth $3.83 Billion By 2017
DALLAS, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
According to the market research report "Global Smart Glass market 2012-2017, by
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MEEM "Memory Cable": Cell Phone Charger Cable Automatically Backs up Everything - Every Time you Charge Your Battery
NEW YORK, November 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
MEEM unveils its first product: the MEEM(TM) Memory Cable is a charger cable which
automatically backs up all of your cell phone data every time you charge your battery. A
simple and elegant solution for one of the biggest problems we all face in today's mobile
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- SECURE, AUTOMATIC BACKUP of all your mobile phone data onto the cable,
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- EASY 'PLUG & PLAY' DATA RESTORE: If your phone is ever lost, stolen or
damaged, just plug your MEEM into your new phone, restore your data, and you're good
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- EASY UPGRADES ACROSS ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS: If you're transferring or upgrading
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- SYNCH DATA BETWEEN PHONES: If you use two or more phones, just plug MEEM into
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- MASSIVE MEMORY CAPACITY 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models available.
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