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Proven B2B Marketing Success Formula(TM) from KEO Marketing Increases Leads and Sales for Fortune 1000 Technology Clients

Formula serves as roadmap to guide B2B marketing strategy and business results

PHOENIX, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing unique differentiation and focus to business-to-business (B2B) technology industry leaders seeking to increase leads and sales, KEO Marketing (http://www.keomarketing.com/) today unveiled its B2B Marketing Success Formula(TM). By taking a strategic approach to identifying gaps in marketing strategies, the Formula results in a system for success that maximizes stretched marketing budgets and significantly increases return on investment.

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"You'll often find that B2B marketers will focus on one aspect of marketing at a time, such as a website or email campaign," said Sheila Kloefkorn, president, KEO Marketing. "Our B2B Marketing Success Formula sets marketing teams up for success by looking at the entire marketing environment and focusing on the desired outcome. As we have shown through client results, this approach can double and even triple leads and sales when supported by the proper infrastructure, messaging and analytics."

The KEO Marketing B2B Marketing Success Formula encompasses:

    --  Differentiated Insight Selling Strategy
    --  Inbound Marketing / Lead Generation
    --  Educational Content Marketing
    --  Marketing Automation and Lead Nurturing
    --  Mobile, Local, Social
"Working with KEO Marketing gave us the insight we needed to drive our e-marketing strategy forward," said Al Maag, chief communications officer, Avnet. "It takes proven experience and a thorough understanding of the marketplace to make heads or tails out of the constantly changing digital marketing landscape. What we found was that KEO Marketing not only had the knowledge, they were able to help us communicate benefits and execute on the transformation we needed to dramatically enhance our results."

About KEO Marketing
For technology companies seeking to fuel revenue and business growth in a constantly changing marketing landscape, KEO Marketing is a proven full service business-to-business (B2B) marketing agency focused on creating and executing disruptive strategies that separate its clients from the competition. With its B2B Marketing Success Formula(TM), KEO Marketing creates and executes integrated marketing programs that engage your audience with ideas that lead to action.

Some of the world's largest brands have depended on KEO Marketing for integrated marketing programs that deliver tangible and substantial results. These solutions include differentiated insight selling strategy, lead generation and nurturing, search engine marketing and optimization, website development, social media, online advertising, local and mobile marketing and more. For additional information, please visit http://www.keomarketing.com/.

    Contacts:

    Media contact:                Organization contact:
    Linda Capcara                 Sheila Kloefkorn
    Global Connect Communications KEO Marketing
    lcapcara@globalconnectpr.com  sheila@keomarketing.com
    (480) 229-7090                (602) 565-3512
SOURCE  KEO Marketing

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KEO Marketing

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

Toshiba Announces 13 Mega Pixel, 1.12 Micrometer, CMOS Image Sensor With Color Noise Reduction That Improves Image Quality

Company's new CMOS image sensor created with on-circuit color noise reduction lowers pixel noise and improves image quality on smartphones, mobile devices

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, announced a new 13 mega pixel, 1.12 micrometer, CMOS image sensor delivering high-image quality equivalent to a 1.4 micrometer pixel image sensor. Toshiba implemented back side illumination (BSI) technology and integrated color noise reduction (CNR) to develop its newest CMOS image sensor that fits into an 8.5mm x 8.5mm size camera module and enables high-quality pictures even in low-light conditions.

"As mobile devices like smartphones and tablets get smaller and thinner, the pixel size of image sensors needs to shrink accordingly," said Andrew Burt, vice president of the Analog and Imaging Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "However, the miniaturization of pixel size reduces the amount of light entering into the pixel which impacts image quality. Toshiba addresses the challenge of pixel miniaturization with its newest CMOS image sensor."

The miniaturization of pixel size impacts performance of light sensitivity and signal to noise ratio (SNR) in today's 1.12 micrometer pixel image sensors. BSI technology helps improve sensitivity, but falls short on elevating image quality. Leveraging its innovation and technology expertise, Toshiba developed its newest CMOS image sensor with BSI and CNR integrated on the sensor to address both low-light sensitivity and SNR. As a result, the Toshiba CMOS image sensor provides approximately 1 ½ times higher SNR value(1) than a 1.12 micrometer pixel image sensor with no CNR feature allowing manufacturers to deliver products with high-quality imagery, even in low-light conditions. 

Pricing and Availability

Samples of the Toshiba 13 mega pixel, 1.12 micrometer CMOS image sensor, part number T4K37, will be available in December 2012. Sample pricing begins at $20.00 (U.S.). For more information go to: http://www.toshiba.com/taec/adinfo/cmos/

*About TAEC

Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2011 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, March 2012). Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1875 and today has over 554 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 210,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.  In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available atwww.toshiba.com/taec, or from your TAEC representative.

(1)Based upon Toshiba measurements

Editors Note: Reader inquiries please publish: Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com. 
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    AGENCY CONTACT:             COMPANY CONTACT:
    Nancy Sheffield             Deborah Chalmers
    Acclaim Communications      Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
    Tel.: (408) 410-9928        Tel.: (408) 526-2454
    nsheffield@acclaimcomms.com deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
SOURCE  Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

RADCOM Reveals Cell Congestion & RAN-Aware Video Optimization Solution

TEL AVIV, Israel, November 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    RADCOM Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDCM), a leading service assurance provider, today announced a
video optimization solution based on RADCOM and HP technologies that will help
communications operators boost customer loyalty.

    RADCOM's Omni-Q Service Assurance platform and HP Subscriber, Network and Application
Policy (HP SNAP), in conjunction with Policy Enforcement and Video Optimization platforms,
monitor cell and Radio Access Network (RAN) congestion.

    "With the surge in smartphone adoption and the explosion in video streaming and
over-the-top (OTT) application traffic, RAN congestion is a major concern for wireless
carriers worldwide," said Eyal Harari, RADCOM's VP Products and Marketing. "With this
solution, operators can now support more subscribers on their existing network, while
improving users' Quality of Experience (QoE), and reducing the need for costly network
capacity expansions."

    Available for demonstration in HP's Solution Center, RADCOM's probe-based Omni-Q
provides real-time QoE monitoring and cell congestion detection information to HP SNAP. HP
SNAP orchestrates congestion resolution by managing Video Optimization and Policy
Enforcement elements, using standard 3GPP interfaces, thus, reducing the bandwidth
consumption for applications being used by subscribers in the congested cells.

    The solution, which is available for LTE, UMTS and CDMA networks, enables operators to
improve subscribers' overall QoE and ensures that critical applications are unaffected by
RAN congestion. At the same time, the solution enables more efficient video and web
traffic management by applying algorithms that are optimized for the congestion level in
each cell, thus achieving an additional improvement in QoE.

    "To compete with rivals, communications operators must use new technologies to build
new businesses," says Miguel Carrero, General Manager of actionable customer intelligence,
communications media and entertainment, Enterprise Services, HP. "Together with HP SNAP,
RADCOM presents a seamless integration between traditional network monitoring and
troubleshooting solutions to help operators retain customers and attract new business."

    About RADCOM

    RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative network test and
service monitoring solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors.
The Company specializes in next-generation Cellular as well as IMS, Voice, Data and VoIP
networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment
and in the maintenance and customer-care of operational networks. The Company's products
facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis,
troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM's shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market
under the symbol RDCM.

    For more information, please visit http://www.RADCOM.com.

    Risks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate," "project," "intend,"
"expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of RADCOM to be materially
different from those that may be expressed or implied by such statements, including, among
others, changes in general economic and business conditions and specifically, decline in
the demand for RADCOM's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new
technologies, products and applications, and loss of market share and pressure on prices
resulting from competition. For additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties associated with RADCOM's business, reference is made to RADCOM's reports
filed from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. RADCOM
does not undertake to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

       
        Contact:
        Eyal Harari
        VP Products and Marketing
        +972-77-774-5030
        eyalh@radcom.com

RADCOM Ltd

NetDespatch Speeds Genie and the Geek's eBay, Amazon and Play.com Shipments

MARLOW, England, November 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    NetDespatch, a leading provider of IT integration solutions for postal and parcel
carriers, has enabled Genie and the Geek's customers to seamlessly integrate with their
chosen carriers' tracked service without the need for custom built software.

    Genie and the Geek is an ecommerce consultancy, part of the My1stWish group, which
services well known boutique brands such as Kookai, Religion and Fly53, with more joining
by the day. They required an easily implemented solution for processing their sales orders
and printing the off barcoded labels and found that NetDespatch provided the perfect
solution.

    The group had been using a next day courier for the majority of its orders, but with
changing customer requirements there was a need for a two to three day delivery service.

    Since Genie and the Geek use the leading ecommerce software for multi-channel sellers,
eSellerPro, as the platform for their eBay stores as well as their Amazon and Play.com
channels, they needed an immediate solution to interface with their carrier.

    NetDespatch are experts in solving integration problems using its wide portfolio of
integration tools. Its technical support team helped Genie and the Geek's IT team to
configure the powerful NetDespatch Velocity import engine to process files from
eSellerPro, and to implement the unique Velocity Connector real-time secure file transfer
and warehouse label printing application.

    A market leader and innovator in seamless end-to-end systems integration, NetDespatch
provided a quick and effective solution that increased efficiency as well as providing the
high levels of compliance required by their chosen carrier.

    "The NetDespatch support team provides an excellent personal service. They listened to
what we needed and provided a solution. Since July, we have sent about 100,000
consignments using the system and everything has run smoothly, in the next 12 months we
expect to see around 700,000 consignments pass through NetDespatch's Velocity import
engine without a hitch, judging by how things have gone so far," says Tayyab Akhlaq, owner
and MD of both Genie and the Geek and My1stWish.

    Steve Sneath, Retail Solutions Expert at NetDespatch says, "We welcomed the
opportunity to help Tayyab and the My1stWish group with this solution, now not only are
operations more efficient, we have also minimised the possibility of human error and
streamlined their entire process allowing the company to continue expanding at an
impressive rate."

    Reader enquiries go to web: http://www.netdespatch.com

NetDespatch

CONTACT: CONTACTS: Matthew Robertson, NetDespatch, tel:  +44(0)1978-367475, e-mail: delivermore@despatch.net

Pulsant Expands Tier 4 Data Centre to Meet Escalating Demand for High Availability

READING, England, November 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Milton Keynes facility gears up to support data critical enterprises migrating to
colocation, managed hosting and cloud computing

    Cloud, colocation and connectivity experts, Pulsant [http://www.pulsant.com ] has
completed a major GBP3.8 million expansion at its Tier 4 data centre in Milton Keynes,
bringing the site's total capacity to 37,000 sq ft.

    The expansion will support both large and small UK businesses, which rely on
mission-critical data, by delivering trusted colocation, managed hosting and cloud
computing services from highly resilient, high density Tier 4 level facilities
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/colocation/miltonkeynes ]. It will also provide
additional space for Pulsant's existing enterprise and large-scale financial service
tenants to grow.

    Mark Howling, CEO at Pulsant, comments, "This is a flagship data centre in a prime
'out of London' location for businesses seeking an established, high quality, highly
secure and PCI compliant facility. It operates to ISO27001, supports high rack power
densities up to 15Kw, is connected by a resilient, multi-carrier high speed network with
0.2ms of network latency and is within one hour of the Capital."

    Nationwide, Pulsant serves 3,000 customers from its eight UK datacentres, which range
from Tier 2 to Tier 4. Current UK expansion programmes, at Milton Keynes, Reading, South
London and Scotland, are adding a further 2,000 racks - ramping up the company's UK
capacity in strategic locations, where it is needed most.

    Howling adds, "Many businesses, particularly in financial services, retail and
enterprise sectors, as well as Software as a Service providers, are looking for Tier 4
facilities that offer the right combination of resilience, 100 per cent availability and
24/7 service. At Milton Keynes, Pulsant is able to provide flexible, cost-conscious data
storage solutions that meet a broad range of needs. For those whose data is absolutely
crucial for sales, CRM or business operations, our enhanced Tier 4 facilities offer
unmatched resilience, performance and support to keep their websites, databases and
networks live at all times. That's why over 100 customers already trust our Milton Keynes
site."

    Milton Keynes provides superior resilience through multiple utility sources, advanced
power management and sophisticated operational and system monitoring; making it ideal for
companies seeking secure off-site data storage or business recovery, data backup and
compliance requirements. In addition, the facility is designed to minimise environmental
impact as 100 per cent of its energy is from renewable and sustainable resources.

    The extended data centre will also be used to provide multi-site capability for
Pulsant's recently launched Enterprise Cloud
[http://www.pulsant.com/news/pulsant-pushes-cloud-to-the-max-with-advanced-infrastructure-platform-triple-a-service ]
platform, designed to offer new levels of speed, efficiency and
performance for customers looking to take advantage of cloud computing applications and
services. Milton Keynes is diversely linked to Pulsant's other data centre's to provide a
wide range of multi-site services including business continuity and disaster recovery.

    Howling concludes, "As one of the country's leading independent suppliers of data
centre services, we are delighted to be able to invest in facilities that free enterprises
from the constraints and costs of managing their own infrastructure. Our investment in
Milton Keynes, once again, confirms our commitment to delivering world-class data
solutions backed by outstanding support and renowned customer service."

    About Pulsant:

    Experts in cloud, data centre and infrastructure services, Pulsant specialises in
highly resilient, high quality IP network, colocation
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/colocation ], managed application and cloud hosting
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/cloud ].

       
        - Pulsant supports more than 3,000 mid-tier and enterprise customers from
          its eight UK-based ISO 27001 compliant data centres.
        - Pulsant provides world class technology and exceptional people creating
          advanced and innovative solutions that optimise performance and cost effectively
          manage, store and safeguard data.
        - Pulsant's 'Triple-A' service models ensures the right 'Access, Ability and
          Action' to deliver 24/7 support from multiple UK-based operation centres.
        - 100% of the energy used within Pulsant's data centres is from renewable
          sources.

    For more information, please visit http://www.pulsant.com

       
        Pulsant Press Contacts:
        Liv Nixon / Sarah Wilson
        CCgroup
        Tel: +44-2073-134-592 /+44-207-313-4594
        E-mail: pulsant@ccgrouppr.com

Pulsant

#SOCIALMEDIA @Aastra Contact Centre

DUBAI, November 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

             Straightforward social media integration with new version of Solidus

                                        eCare(TM)

    Aastra, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market, has
added social media as one of the channels available in its all-in-one contact centre.
Solidus eCare [http://www.aastra.com/solidus-ecare-contact-center.htm ] can now easily be
integrated with social media. It empowers contact centre agents to communicate with
customers via Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, complementing the other multimedia options
they have at their disposal such as email, Instant Messaging, SMS and telephone.

    According to Krishna Baidya, Industry Manager, ICT Practice from Frost & Sullivan,
"Social media is rapidly emerging as the next big frontier for customer engagement and
interaction. Contact centres can benefit by using it in many ways - to engage customers,
improve collaboration and deliver improved customer experience."

    Social media integration with Solidus eCare is simple. The new Open Media Connect
provides smooth and instant integration with popular social media sites. As social media
is fully integrated into the contact centre, companies will benefit from advanced,
real-time reporting and analytics from their social media interaction to gain a thorough
insight into customer requirements and agents' responses.

    Open Media Connect's easy-to-use APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and support
for open standards also make possible a seamless integration with Customer Relationship
Management (CRM), Workforce Management (WFM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
applications to offer total-solution services.

    Bo Stenlund, Head of R&D for Solidus eCare from Aastra comments, "The new release of
Solidus eCare enables contact centre staff to engage in the most effective way with
customers, whether they wish to communicate using social media or more traditional
channels. Social media is shifting the way the people communicate and, by fully
integrating social media into a contact centre, businesses can improve customer
interaction as well as customer satisfaction."

    Other key features added to the new version of Aastra's Solidus eCare include:

       
        - New Personal Call Routing
        - Improved outbound capabilities
        - New UC desktop client - BluStar Agent
        - Full support for virtualisation, including High Availability and Fault
          Tolerance
        - Smartphone app enabling managers to view contact centre status updates from
          wherever they are
        - New web portal with ready-to-use scripts (for the IVR, emergency
          notifications...).

    Solidus eCare is a fully integrated contact solution with a low Total Cost of
Ownership. Available globally, Solidus eCare provides all contact centre needs such as
multi media support, IP enabled, mobility for agents, virtual contact centre for
distributed sites and also multi-tenanting. Solidus eCare(TM) can scale for businesses
with up to 12,000 agents and handle 400,000 calls per hour and supports a multitude of
languages including Arabic.

    Open Media Connect is available with Solidus eCare release 8.1 from November 2012.

    For further information, visit
http://www.aastra.com/solidus-ecare-contact-center.htm

    About Aastra Middle East and Africa

    Aastra Middle East and Africa is the regional business unit of Aastra Technologies
Limited, (TSX:"AAH"), a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication
market. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada, Aastra develops and delivers innovative
communications products and applications for businesses. With a strong focus on open
standards, Aastra enables enterprises to communicate and collaborate more efficiently.
Aastra's operations are truly global with more than 50 million installed lines around the
world and a direct and indirect presence in more than 100 countries. Aastra is entirely
dedicated to enterprise communications and offers one of the most complete portfolios of
unified communications solutions individually tailored to satisfy its customers'
requirements. These range from feature-rich call managers for small and medium businesses
and highly scalable ones for large enterprises, associated UC applications, integrated
mobility, multimedia call center solutions and high definition video communications to a
wide selection of deskphones and cordless terminals. For additional information on Aastra,
visit our website at http://www.aastra.com/mea

    Media contacts:

    Zak.evans@aastra.com

    Aastra(R) is a registered trademark of Aastra Technologies Limited in the United
States and Canada. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their
registered owners.

Aastra Middle East and Africa

CONTACT: Roger Hage +971-(0)-4-4380111

New Statewide Campaign Launches -- Encourages Californians To "Invest From The Ground Up"

Campaign to Raise Awareness, Show How Investing in Trees and Green Spaces Is a Cost-Effective Way to Increase Value of Homes and Businesses

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the California Urban Forests Council formally launched its new "Invest From the Ground Up" campaign and website. The campaign is designed to help California homeowners and business owners see the true value of one of the most basic and cost-efficient investments Californians can make in their communities: caring for their trees, parks and green spaces. The initiative is funded by the US Forest Service and CAL FIRE, and includes partnerships with the Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture and California ReLeaf.

"When people stop and think about what makes a neighborhood great, their attention generally goes to the nice houses and good schools. They don't often see that it's the trees and parks that help make those places special--and valuable," said California Urban Forests Council executive director Nancy Hughes. "As the nation's oldest urban forest council, we have long known that investing in these resources produces significant, measurable returns for communities, but most Californians do not. That's why we--and our partners--feel this campaign is so important and so beneficial."

The "Invest From the Ground Up" campaign will initially roll out in five pilot communities, which are in the process of being selected. In each city, the campaign will seek to partner with existing city, community and professional organizations, along with business owners and homeowners, to help show that when Californians invest from the ground up, they not only create and nurture great neighborhoods--they get back much more than they put in.

As part of the campaign's education efforts, its website will collect news and resources about urban forestry and present them in a consumer-friendly way, aimed at building support for the care of California's trees, parks and green spaces.

"In all my years working on urban forestry, I've never seen an effort to raise awareness and support for our trees quite like this one. It's injecting a fresh perspective and a compelling argument into the public conversation about how to spend our resources," said State Urban Forester for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) John Melvin.

To learn about how and why Californians should "Invest From the Ground Up," visit http://www.InvestFromtheGroundUp.org.  Follow the campaign on Twitter @InvestInTrees or on Facebook at Facebook.com/InvestInTrees.

Contact:Leslie Lipsick, 415-901-0111, llipsick@fenton.com

SOURCE  California Urban Forests Council

California Urban Forests Council

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

Gibi, A Pet GPS Location Service, Launches Indiegogo Campaign

A Better Way to Find Your Lost Pet

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gibi developed the best pet GPS location service (tracking).  We will help find your lost pet -- quickly, accurately, and reliably. Using Gibi's stylish devices and easy-to-use app, it is simple to find your pet. With the press of a button on your smart phone or computer, up pops a Google map with your pet's exact location and turn-by-turn directions to her.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/LA19767)

It is an awful feeling to lose your best friend. The statistics are terrifying that 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime and every year 4 million pets are euthanized because owners cannot be identified even with microchips and dog tags.  Microchips and dog tags require pets to be found first --and that could take time or never happen.

Gibi's devices are high-quality, fashionable and easy-to-attach securely to most 3rd party collars.  It was important in Gibi's design that it does not act like a hook or a snag.  It is also waterproof for your water?loving pets.

The battery lasts 7 days with normal use.  You'll get a text message or email when there are 2 hours remaining use and device needs charging.  Simply slide device off collar attachment, place it into the charger for 2 hours for full charge, then slide back into collar attachment. All can be done without taking the collar off your pet.

Virtual fences can be easily set around your house and back yard or multiple other places to get a text message or email letting you know that your pet has left the virtual fence.

If you want to know where your pet has been, you can also check her path history. Say you want to know where your dog walker has taken your dog.

Gibi can now be pre-ordered by making a contribution on Indiegogo, one of the world's best crowd source funding platforms.  Check out http://www.indiegogo.com/gibi.  The more Gibi raises, the more Gibi can do...and Gibi has plans beyond pets.

About Gibi Technologies Inc.

Based in Menlo Park, California. Gibi (pronounced g?b b?) is an early stage start-up. We developed the best pet GPS location service (tracking) with our passion for pets, deep sympathy for pet owners of lost pets, and engineering background in satellite telecommunications industry.  http://www.gibitechnologies.com.

CONTACT: Woof@gibitechnologies.com

SOURCE  Gibi Technologies Inc.

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Gibi Technologies Inc.

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

Oce to Showcase Mobile Printing Application for AEC Industry at Autodesk University 2012

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oce, a Canon Group Company and an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced that it will showcase a mobile printing tool designed to meet the growing wide format technical document print needs of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals during Autodesk University 2012, November 27 - 29 in Las Vegas, NV. Attendees who visit the Canon U.S.A. booth (#328) will see first-hand Oce Publisher Mobile App for iPad® - a new mobile application that enables a user to print anywhere, anytime from an iPad device via a Wi-Fi connection to the user's network without installing print drivers.

"The AEC industry continues to adopt an increasingly mobile and collaborative approach to business and projects, and AEC firms are looking for the latest tools to support their on-the-go workforce," said Sal Sheikh, Vice President, Marketing, Oce Wide Format Printing division of Oce North America. "Combining advanced large format print systems with mobile print capabilities gives AEC companies the flexibility to print high quality, color and black & white engineering and design documents in the field, without disrupting their workflow. Now, users can have immediate access to the documents they need, when they need them."

Large Format Printing Meets a Mobile Workforce
As work environments become more collaborative, the need to share, view and print engineering and design documents from a variety of locations is growing. Using Oce Publisher Mobile App for iPad, users can send prints directly to an Oce wide format printer within reach of a Wi-Fi router that is part of their company's network. Now, mobile workers can quickly access and print documents if, and when, they need them - whether different locations within an organization's own campus, facilities or construction sites.

Using the Wi-Fi configuration on the iPad device, users can retrieve scanned PDF, PLT (HPGL1/2), TIFF, JPEG and DWF files via email or other cloud-based applications, then send a print request to a supported Oce wide format device - including all Oce ColorWave®, Oce PlotWave®, TDS and TCS systems - via Oce Publisher Mobile App for iPad

Mobile Printing Creates a Flexible Workflow
Combining advanced large format print systems with mobile print capabilities gives AEC professionals the flexibility to print high-quality construction documents in the field, without disrupting their workflow. Employees no longer have to worry that they have all the documents they may need stored on a jump drive or printed as hard copies before they go into the field. They can trust that all the critical documents they need are stored securely in the cloud and can be accessed and sent to any Oce large format printing system within their existing network environment enabled with the mobile printing software.

Mobile access and printing of documents can also lead to reduced downtime and costs as employees need not put a job on hold while they leave the site to retrieve critical designs or data. Fast, easy access to color or B&W construction documents in the field can help AEC companies further leverage the use of color, improve communication, reduce mistakes and speed up project completion. In addition to greater worker efficiency and flexibility, mobile printing capabilities can cut down on potential waste generated by printing documents that may not be needed.

Product Availability
For more information on Oce Publisher Mobile App for iPad, please call Oce at 800-714-4427 or visit http://www.oceusa.com.

About Oce
Oce is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Oce offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Oce is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Oce customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Oce is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  Oce North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL.  For more information, visit http://www.oce.com.

Oce and Canon: Stronger together
In 2010 Oce joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line-up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. The Canon Group comprises over 198,000 employees worldwide. Global net sales in 2011 totaled USD 45.6 billion. Visit the Canon Inc. website at http://www.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With approximately $45.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents registered in 2011** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2012. In 2012, for the ninth consecutive year, Canon U.S.A. has received the PCMag.com Readers' Choice Award for Service and Reliability. Committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, Canon U.S.A. provides 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss.

**Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Oce

Oce

CONTACT: Karen Fitt, Oce North America, Corporate Communications, 773.714.4664, ONA.CorpComm@oce.com, http://www.oceusa.com, or Contact: Stephen Dye, Outlook Marketing Services, 312.873.3422, stephen@outlookmarketingsrv.com

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

Experience The Riches of The Nile with IGT's Popular Cleopatra® Slots Now Available on DoubleDown Casino for Mobile Devices

Play Anywhere, Anytime with DoubleDown Casino Available for Android, iOS and Amazon's Kindle Fire Devices

SEATTLE, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleDown Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) and the world's largest virtual casino on Facebook, today announced IGT's Cleopatra slots game is now available in the DoubleDown Casino for mobile devices. Cleopatra®, a slot popular with players on casino floors around the world, is the second IGT land-based title to make the move to DoubleDown Casino for mobile, following the successful launch of Da Vinci Diamonds® for mobile in September. The launch of Cleopatra® builds on DoubleDown Casino's expansion of popular land-based titles now available to play anywhere, anytime for free.

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"More than 3 million people have downloaded the DoubleDown Casino to their Android, iOS or Amazon Kindle Fire devices," said Greg Enell, Founder of DoubleDown Interactive. "With a new mobile slot game available every two weeks, and great IGT content like Cleopatra® and Da Vinci Diamonds®, the DoubleDown mobile casino is the place to play casino-style games from your mobile device."

Since its debut on Facebook, over 2.6 million people have played Cleopatra® slots on DoubleDown Casino.

Cleopatra fans can enjoy a 20-payline game configuration, double the award value when line wins include the Wild Cleopatra symbol, and high-action reels with quality visuals. Players trigger the Cleopatra® Bonus when three or more Sphinxes appear.

The DoubleDown Casino for mobile launched in March and currently has more than 12 slot games available across Android, iOS and Amazon's Kindle Fire devices.

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About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or http://www.facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino , http://www.doubledowncasino.com, or http://m.doubledowncasino.com/.

Da Vinci Diamonds was created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games (H5G), go to http://www.high5games.com.

Cleopatra is a trademark or registered trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. Copyright © 2010 IGT. All rights reserved.

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IGT

CONTACT: Carrie Peters, DoubleDown Interactive Public Relations, +1-206-430-5760, Carrie.Peters@IGT.com; or Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com

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

Dave & Buster's Makes Having Fun Even Easier With Free Charging Station App

Free App Allows Fun Seekers to Skip the Line, Recharge Power Cards® from Anywhere Via Android and iPhone

DALLAS, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The fun really never has to stop at Dave & Buster's, thanks to the launch of the Dave & Buster's Charging Station app. This new app for Android and iPhone users makes it easy for guests to reload their Power Cards(®) at home, on the go or even from the seat of their favorite game - no need to wait in line or use an in-store kiosk. The app is free and available now on the App Store and Google Play.

In addition to mobile Power Card charging, the Dave & Buster's Charging Station app allows users to keep track of and quickly check their Power Card balances, Rewards points and tickets earned toward Winners Circle prizes. Plus, the app includes a location finder, so Dave & Buster's super fans can find the nearest Dave & Buster's location in seconds.

"When guests come to D&B, they get state-of-the-art games, and we wanted charging a Power Card to be high-tech too!" said Sean Gleason, chief marketing officer at Dave & Buster's. "We're passionate about play, and with this new app you can pack even more play into your time at D&B."

Using the app is easy - D&B fans simply download the app using their Android or iPhone, and sign up for an app account. Then, they input a Power Card by entering the number and four-digit PIN located on the back of the card. (Power Cards without four-digit PINs can be swapped for a new card at any Dave & Buster's location.) To recharge the Power Card, users enter credit card information, authorize payment and get right back to nonstop play in the Midway!

Dave & Buster's worked with Apriva, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based provider of secure mobile commerce and payment processing technologies, to develop the app.

"Dave & Buster's recognizes that a growing number of customers want the convenience of mobile payment solutions--without comprising security," said Paul Coppinger, president of Apriva. "We are very pleased to have worked with Dave & Buster's to develop a flexible mobile app that is reliable, accessible and fun to use, while delivering the most robust security in the industry." 

About Dave & Buster's
Innovators of the restaurant/entertainment category, Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Dave & Buster's now operates 60 large venue, high volume restaurant/entertainment complexes throughout the United States that offer a food and fun-filled experience to adults and families. This exciting environment of the Dave & Buster's complex contributes to each guest's experience and also provides the perfect setting for corporate and group events.

Each Dave & Buster's offers an impressive selection of high-quality food and beverage items, combined with ultimate sports watching and an extensive array of interactive entertainment attractions such as state-of the-art simulators, virtual reality and traditional carnival style amusements and games of skill. Dave & Buster's emphasizes high levels of guest service in an upscale atmosphere to create casual, yet sophisticated, ideal playing conditions.  For more about Dave & Buster's, visit http://www.daveandbusters.com.

SOURCE  Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's

CONTACT: April Spearman, Dave & Buster's, +1-214-904-2201, April_Spearman@daveandbusters.com

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

GeoBlue(SM) Launches International Video Consultations with Physicians

Offers Innovative Service for World Travelers

RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoBlue, a leader and innovator serving the medical needs of expatriates and world travelers, today announced the introduction of video consultations for expatriates and business travelers covered by its international group health plans.  This service enables members with the need for a second opinion or a consultation regarding a chronic medical condition, to see and speak with a carefully-selected, English-speaking specialist via a high-definition, secure online connection.

"People increasingly look to technology to help create convenient access to medical services," said Angelo Masciantonio, Chief Executive Officer of GeoBlue's parent company, Highway to Health. "GeoBlue's video consult service provides expatriates and world travelers with an easy and secure option to talk with a medical expert when face-to-face access is not practical or advisable. Access to top doctors via video gives our members a whole new level of peace of mind as they circle the globe."

Whether members are in remote geographic locations, need reassurance about treatment options, or want the convenience of an on-line connection with a medical professional for a chronic medical condition, GeoBlue's video consult service helps them find solutions to their medical needs.

At launch, the GeoBlue program has over 50 London-based physicians, covering 12 medical specialties, available for online video consultations.  Access to the video consult service is fast, easy and confidential.  Members request a consult using an online tool, or they can contact GeoBlue's Global Health and Safety team directly by email or phone.  The GeoBlue team helps ensure that a video consult is an appropriate option for members and confirms that members have the necessary computer capabilities.  Doctors and patients talk and see each other over a high definition, secure (HIPAA compliant) video/audio connection provided through a technology partnership with VuCall(TM) and Vidyo Inc.       

This service is intended to provide non-urgent medical service options to GeoBlue members, it is not intended nor designed to provide emergency care.   

For more information, visit geo-blue.com. 

GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

About GeoBlue
GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programs of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Setting the industry standard, GeoBlue's mission is to provide peace of mind to long- and short-term global travelers by offering competitive insurance protection and technology-powered assistance, including an elite community of thousands of carefully selected, contracted doctors and hospitals in almost every country in the world as well as its signature destination databases, mobile tools and concierge-level services. The scope of GeoBlue's services and technology creates a complete, reliable, convenient way to keep international travelers and expats healthy and productive. For more information, visit geo-blue.com.

Contact: Moira Bishop
610-254-8710
mbishop@hthworldwide.com

SOURCE  GeoBlue

GeoBlue

Web Site: https://www.geo-blue.com

Win A Trip To Attend The Guilt Trip And Jack Reacher Movie Premieres

Skydance Productions Announces Contests to Attend Two Major Motion Picture Premieres

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skydance Productions is offering Facebook fans the chance to attend the red carpet premieres for their highly anticipated films, "Jack Reacher," starring Tom Cruise and "The Guilt Trip," starring Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen.  Both contests are sponsored by Skydance Productions which co-financed and produced both "Jack Reacher" and "The Guilt Trip."

"The Guilt Trip" contest can be entered by submitting photographs to the Skydance Productions Facebook Page.  Photos should be of mothers with their children or the best photographs from a personal road trip. Facebook users will have the chance to vote on their favorite photo.  The submission that receives the most votes will win a trip to Los Angeles for the December 11(th) premiere of "The Guilt Trip."

The "Jack Reacher" contest can be entered by submitting First Name, Last Name, E-mail address and age through the Skydance Productions Facebook page.  One grand prize winner and a guest will win a trip to the December 15(th) Pittsburgh premiere of "Jack Reacher." A winner will be selected at random from the list of entrants--odds of winning are dependent upon the number of eligible entrants.

The prize packages will include a trip for two, to either Los Angeles or Pittsburgh, including round trip coach airfare, two night hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and two tickets to the designated movie premiere.  Each prize has an approximate retail value of $4,580 and there is no purchase necessary to enter.    These promotions are limited to residents of the United States.  All entries must be received by Monday, December 3, 2012 at 12:01 AM EST.  Winners will be chosen within 24 hours of the deadline to enter. 

Jack Reacher Premiere Sweepstakes
Link: https://www.facebook.com/SkydanceProductions/app_441123565946938

The Guilt Trip Premiere Photo Sweepstakes
Link: https://www.facebook.com/SkydanceProductions/app_465573316814849

SOURCE  Skydance Productions

Skydance Productions

CONTACT: Chelsea Brandon, Prime, +1-310-841-0800, Chelsea@primeprinc.com

Skyera Sells First Units of Skyhawk Enterprise Solid-State Storage Systems at Less Than $3 per Gigabyte

Oversubscribed Early Access Program nets customers latest generation of low-cost 19/20nm MLC NAND Flash

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the NAND flash, solid-state, storage and networking arenas, today announced initial unit sales of its Skyhawk series of enterprise solid-state storage systems as part of Skyera's Early Access Program.  These units clearly mark the first time that enterprise customers will be able to utilize low-cost 19/20nm solid-state technology as a direct replacement for traditional hard disk drives.

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Skyera Skyhawk features a compact half-depth 1u form factor with 44 terabytes of up to 1 million IOPS, low-latency native capacity to satisfy the most-demanding Big Data, analytics and virtualization applications.  Skyhawk was developed from the ground up to extend the life amplification of the latest generation of MLC Flash and to deliver a solution at a system price of less than $3 per gigabyte, in line with hard disk-based enterprise storage systems.

"Our first revenue achievement represents an historical milestone for Skyera and for the solid-state market," said Radoslav Danilak, CEO of Skyera. "We are excited about the enthusiasm that our disruptive technology has generated and that customers are paying for early access units. We are looking forward to fulfilling the remaining orders with General Availability of Skyhawk next quarter."

Skyera will be demonstrating the latest Skyhawk capabilities at the upcoming Gartner Data Center Conference, December 3-6 at The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada - booth 550. As an exhibitor, Skyera joins some of the world's leading technology and service providers, plus 47 Gartner analysts on-site.

Follow Skyera:
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http://www.youtube.com/skyerainc

About Skyera
Skyera Inc. is an emerging provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems.  Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid-state storage sector.  The company was featured in the Gartner report "Cool Vendors in Storage Technologies, 2012" and was chosen by Flash Memory Summit as a Best of Show award winner for 2012 in the category of Most Innovative Flash Memory Enterprise Business Application.  For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.

CONTACT:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 22
marks@jprcom.com
Skype: jprmark

SOURCE  Skyera Inc.

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Skyera Inc.

Web Site: http://skyera.com

AVer and Blue Jeans Network partner to deliver complete video conferencing solutions for SMB customers

Affordable AVer endpoints are cloud-enabled and will ship with an unlimited 30-day license for Blue Jeans including support for Skype, Google and more

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AVer Information Inc., a provider of simple video conferencing and Blue Jeans Network, the leader in interoperable video conferencing services, announced today the launch of AVer endpoints with a 30-day license for unlimited use of Blue Jeans Network's cloud-bridging services. This partnership between affordable, on-premise hardware and scalable, interoperable cloud service is a game changer for SMBs that have been locked out of video conferencing because of the high cost and complexity of traditional systems.

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Built to work out-of-the-box with little or no IT support, AVer H.323 room-based endpoints are easy to use, easy to deploy and include a 3-year warranty. Blue Jeans Network is the first video conferencing service to bridge together business solutions and consumer solutions in an easy web interface. The combination of AVer and Blue Jeans Network creates a complete video conferencing solution for SMB customers including high quality room systems and support for mobile and desktop applications like Skype(TM), Microsoft® Lync(TM) and Google®. The combined solution can be deployed for a fraction of the cost of traditional systems, allowing SMBs to deploy video conferencing to every meeting room, not just the boardroom. AVer room solutions with the 30-day Blue Jeans Network service are available from $2,499 MSRP.

For more information, please visit http://www.averusa.com/communication/bluejeans.asp

Quotes:

"Customers rely on AVer to reduce the cost and complexity of video conferencing, so we're excited to be partnering with Blue Jeans Network, whose industry leading cloud service reduces the cost and complexity of deploying VC infrastructure. We believe AVer room endpoints, combined with Blue Jeans Network cloud service provides customers with such a compelling value proposition it will have a major impact on the industry and further our mission to deploy video conferencing to every meeting room." Karl Dahlin, Vice President of Business Development, AVer Information Inc.

"AVer has created a compelling solution for SMBs at a price point that's very affordable. Coupled with the Blue Jeans service, SMBs can now collaborate across the world, meeting clients, building partnerships, and driving business without the hassle and added cost of travel. As a complete package, AVer and Blue Jeans gives SMBs the tools to communicate from the board room to the home office and everywhere in between." James Matheson, Vice President of Marketing, Blue Jeans Network.

About AVer Information Inc:

AVer is an award-winning provider of Visual Collaboration solutions that improve productivity and enrich lives. From increasing competitive advantage for businesses to accelerating learning in the classroom, AVer solutions leverage the power of visual communications to help people connect with one another to achieve great things. Our product portfolio includes Video Conferencing, Surveillance and Document Cameras along with industry leading service and support that exceeds our customer's expectations. We are deeply committed to our community and the environment and employ stringent Green processes in all we do. For more information, visit: http://www.averusa.com.

About Blue Jeans Network:

At Blue Jeans Network, our mission is to make video communications as easy and pervasive as audio communications, enabling more effective collaboration at work, at home, and on the road. Our cloud-based conferencing service makes this possible by enabling customers to connect with each other seamlessly any time, anywhere, and from practically any device. The Blue Jeans Network extends high quality video communications beyond the traditional boundaries of specialized conference rooms and into the mainstream, allowing individuals and employees throughout an enterprise to interact more effectively with each other, and with their customers, partners, suppliers, family, and friends. Blue Jeans Network is a private company headquartered in Mountain View, California. For more information go to: http://bluejeans.com.

Public Relations Contact:

Kris Rangarajan
408.457.3309
kris.rangarajan@aver.com

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AVer Information Inc.; Blue Jeans Network

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

MyWireless.org® Commends Oregon Senator Ron Wyden for Fighting for Wireless Tax Relief

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the bipartisan and pro-consumer advocacy group, MyWireless.org, announced they awarded Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon with the 2012 Wireless Consumer Hero Award for his commitment to wireless tax relief for American consumers and businesses.

Senator Wyden is one of the original sponsors of the bipartisan 'Wireless Tax Fairness Act' (S. 543) and is working with his colleagues in the Senate to pass this legislation on behalf of American wireless consumers. Wyden clearly understands the need for Americans to have access to wireless networks to stay connected to friends, family, public safety and business contacts.

"It is difficult for innovative technologies to reach their full potential if they are buried under excessive taxes," Wyden said. "That is why the Wireless Tax Fairness Act is so important.  We shielded the Internet from taxation and, now that wireless products are increasingly the gateway toward the Internet, we must shield wireless services from multiple and discriminatory taxes. I want to thank MyWireless.org for aiding in efforts to pass this bill and for this award."

Wireless devices have become an easy target for new taxes as cash-strapped state and local governments look for new sources of income. According to a recent study, the average wireless consumer pays more than 17% in combined monthly federal, state and local wireless taxes and fees. That's nearly two-and-a-half times the average sales tax rate for other goods and services.

"This legislation is a great example of lawmakers working together to address increasingly unfair efforts by state and local governments to balance their books on the backs of wireless consumers," said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA - The Wireless Association®. "We sincerely thank Senator Wyden for his work defending wireless users across the nation from more new and unfair state and local wireless taxes and fees."

The Wireless Tax Fairness Act would prohibit state and local governments from adding any new taxes and fees on a specific communications service, such as wireless, for five years. This five-year freeze would give wireless consumers a much-needed break from even higher taxes and fees, and a window to develop a tax and fee structure that is fair and sensible. The U.S. House of Representatives already unanimously passed its companion bill last year. 

MyWireless.org® is a nonpartisan, non-profit national advocacy organization made up of U.S. wireless consumers, businesses and community leaders and supports reasonable, pro-consumer and pro-taxpayer wireless policies. MyWireless.org is a project of CTIA-The Wireless Association®. For more information, visit http://www.mywireless.org.

SOURCE  MyWireless.org

MyWireless.org

CONTACT: Amy McLean, +1-202-736-2982, amclean@mywireless.org

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

Burr & Forman Launches New Interactive Website With More Than 40 Videos

Online reach widens as firm adds ninth office in Tampa

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, http://www.burr.com, focused on providing clients with interactive resources, legal updates and easy-to-navigate firm information. Using client feedback to guide redevelopment of its strategic platform, the firm has revitalized its website which provides information and tools to business owners, in-house legal counsel and corporate executives. This announcement follows the recent launch of three practice-specific blogs: Succeeding in Succession, Environmental Law Matters and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Addendum.  In addition, on Oct. 1, Burr & Forman announced the addition of 23 attorneys through its combination with Williams Schifino in Tampa, Florida.  This marks the third office Burr has opened in the state of Florida in the last three years. 

"Through our in-depth client interview process, we have learned exactly what type of information clients and future clients seek from their law firm," explained William Lee Thuston, managing partner of Burr & Forman. "Our ongoing updates and resource portals serve as a place for our attorneys and their clients to engage in conversation."

Burr & Forman's new website includes more than 40 videos of Burr & Forman's lawyers and staff on its new site, as well as clips from several community organizations that the firm supports across its Southeastern footprint.

Burr & Forman worked with Creative Mischief to develop the website. The firm's chief marketing officer, Erin Corbin Meszaros, views the website as a conversation-starter between attorneys and clients.   

"We began the redesign of our website by surveying our clients to determine what was most important to them. As their needs are our number one priority, the new website represents their requests and feedback. For example, they wanted to know our people on a more personal basis," added Meszaros. "In response, we have produced more than 40 individual videos from our lawyers and staff.  Because our goal is to not only be trusted legal advisors, but to serve as valued business and community partners, we have also included video clips from non-profit organizations which we support across our footprint."

Burr & Forman has received industry accolades for its marketing and business development tools, including multiple Your Honor Awards from the Legal Marketing Association. The firm has also hosted the popular Results Matter Radio program on Atlanta Business Radio X for two years, which provides pertinent information and real-life solutions for business leaders through a weekly podcast available at resultsmatterradio.businessradiox.com.   

About Burr & Forman LLP
For over a century, Burr & Forman LLP's experienced legal team has served clients with local, national, and international interests in numerous industry and practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation and class actions to corporate transactions, including bankruptcy and restructurings. A Southeast regional firm with nearly 300 attorneys and offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, Burr & Forman attorneys draw from a diverse range of resources to help clients achieve their goals and address their complex legal needs.  For more information, visit the firm's website at http://www.burr.com.

SOURCE  Burr & Forman LLP

Burr & Forman LLP

CONTACT: Erin Corbin Meszaros, Burr & Forman LLP, +1-404-685-4337, erin.meszaros@burr.com

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

Ordoro Joins Forces with DYMO Endicia, Launches Streamlined Shipping Platform

Ecommerce Leaders Partner to Help Online Retailers Relieve Shipping Pains

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordoro, a leading ecommerce solutions provider to small and medium online retailers, today announced their partnership with DYMO Endicia, the leading provider of shipping and mailing postage technology solutions. Just in time for Cyber Monday and the busy holiday shopping season, this partnership allows online retailers to integrate DYMO Endicia's powerful USPS shipping capabilities into Ordoro's larger ecommerce back office platform.

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In addition, Ordoro today announced the launch of a new, streamlined shipping platform that makes it easy for online retailers to process shipments faster, obtain cheaper rates, and get orders out the door in minutes instead of hours.

Partnership with DYMO Endicia

The partnership between Ordoro and DYMO Endicia provides customers access to DYMO Endicia's USPS shipping capabilities directly from Ordoro's larger ecommerce back office management platform, saving precious time and helping online retailers process and ship orders without the hassle of juggling multiple applications. Customers accessing DYMO Endicia through Ordoro can also enjoy discounted commercial shipping rates and realize savings versus other shipping options.

In addition, Ordoro customers who sign up for Endicia will now be able to purchase the DYMO LabelWriter 4XL label printer for just $169.95, a substantial discount from the printer's $299.95 retail price. For online retailers with growing order volumes, dedicated label printers such as the DYMO LabelWriter 4XL can save significant amounts of time in preparing shipments as compared to traditional desktop printers.

"Endicia is committed to partnering with e-commerce solution providers to help simplify the shipping process for small and medium online retailers," said Amine Khechfe, general manager and co-founder of Endicia. "It's exciting to see partners like Ordoro innovate on our platform and deliver a very elegant user interface allowing their customers to streamline their shipping process and improve their overall business efficiency, which allows them to focus on their bottom line - growing their business."

New, Streamlined Shipping

Ordoro is also announcing the launch of a new, streamlined shipping platform. Incorporating new features, functionality and an enhanced user interface, Ordoro's new shipping platform makes it easier than ever for online retailers to process and ship their orders.

"Shipping is a real pain point for a lot of online retailers," says Jagath Narayan, Ordoro's co-founder and CEO. "Nobody likes shipping, but it's a critical piece of running a successful ecommerce business, and our new shipping platform helps retailers streamline their shipping process so they can get orders out the door fast and have time to focus other aspects of the business."

Some of the features of Ordoro's new shipping platform include:

Lightning-Quick Shipping - Ordoro's new shipping platform is designed to help online retailers move through the shipping workflow quickly and assuredly. Batch shipping makes it easy to streamline the shipping process and create and print labels for multiple orders in just a few clicks.

Cheaper Rates - In addition to accessing discounted USPS commercial rates through its partnership with DYMO Endicia, Ordoro's shipping platform includes a new Rate Check feature, that lets customers check shipping rates for all of their shippers and service tiers at a glance, then simply select the option that works best for them.

Flexible Printing - As a web-based application, Ordoro is platform-agnostic, giving online retailers the flexibility to print shipping labels from just about any device, using just about any printer. Whether it's a PC, a Mac, a tablet, an inkjet or a dedicated label printer, if it can print PDFs, it can print labels through Ordoro.

More Than Just Shipping
Many shipping apps don't do anything but Ordoro is different. In addition to helping online retailers ship faster, cheaper and easier, Ordoro provides comprehensive order management and unified inventory syncing across multiple online storefronts, as well as automated dropshipping capabilities that make it a snap to integrate with suppliers and dispatch purchase orders.

For more information about Ordoro features and pricing plans, visit http://www.ordoro.com.

About Ordoro
Ordoro is a leading ecommerce solutions provider that offers online retailers seamless management of the entire inventory process, from multi-channel inventory control and order management to shipping, supplier management and dropshipment routing. Online retailers who use Ordoro can typically get orders out the door in up to half the time. For more information, visit ordoro.com or contact us at 512.271.9453.

Media Contact:
Jagath Narayan
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Middle Readers Set Sail in "You Choose! Pirates" App

New game/book hybrid for iPhone and iPad revisits classic format where the reader controls the story

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Would your kids rather read a book or play a game? What if they could do both?

"You Choose!", the new series of interactive books from Honeybee Labs, has reinvented the choose-your-path adventure book, infusing the classic paperback format with digital magic.  The first title, "PIRATES," takes readers on a high-seas adventure, where they can design an avatar, play mini-games and puzzles, earn badges, and control the direction the story takes using Honeybee Labs' own Live Text technology, following an elaborate story that has hundreds of twists and turns - and possible endings.

Best known for their high-profile partnership with Reading Rainbow's interactive book library, Honeybee Labs aims with the "You Choose!" series to connect with 8- to 12-year-old readers at a critical juncture in their lives - where they may become devoted readers or not - and to reinforce the idea that reading is fun.

CEO Ryan Modjeski says the philosophy behind the series is simple: to celebrate the possibilities of reading on the iPhone and iPad.  An important part of that, Modjeski says, is creating trust with parents, who want to keep junk apps out of their children's digital diet.

"As a father and developer, it was critical that we make a product that rejects the models pioneered by Zynga and others, of predatory in-app purchases," Modjeski says.  "I've watched the way some app makers try to exploit addictive behaviors in kids, and we're taking a stand against it."

"You Choose!: PIRATES" is available now for $1.99 for iPhone, iTouch, iPad mini, and iPad; a lite version, giving a free limited preview of the book is also available in the iTunes store.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/you-choose!-pirates/id578087985?mt=8

About Honeybee Labs, Inc.

Based in Los Angeles, Honeybee Labs is a digital app studio leading the field in interactive book design for children and adults, including a major partnership in 2012 with Reading Rainbow, creating hundreds of enhanced books for their library service.

Honeybee Labs' first release, Chasing Fireflies: A Haiku Collection, was the most-downloaded poetry app in 22 countries and won praise from The New York Times, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.

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

Press Contact:
Emily Votruba, Votruba PR
votrubaPR@gmail.com

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NYNE Adds to Its Bluetooth Speaker Series Just in Time for Holiday Shopping Season

Engineered for Optimum Sound Quality and Compatible with Virtually Any Bluetooth-Enabled Device, the New NB-250 Portable Speaker Is a Sure Crowd Pleaser

OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NYNE, a company that enriches consumers' listening experiences with advanced acoustics, has introduced the newest member of its rapidly growing Portable Bluetooth Speaker Series line: the NB-250. The speaker is compatible with virtually all Bluetooth-enabled devices from iPads, iPhones, and iPods, to MP3 players, smartphones, and tablets. It is specially designed to provide super-high quality sound and while it's cranking out the hits, the NB-250 can also charge your device through the convenient, built-in USB port. With its included carrying case, the NB-250 can entertain a crowd wherever you go, whether it's at the beach, pool, park, tailgate, or in your own backyard.

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"Our NYNE NB-250 Portable Bluetooth speaker is the perfect addition to any portable tech repertoire," remarked Arman Arami, president of NYNE. "It helps listeners enjoy life to the fullest without skipping a beat. It's perfect for anyone that works hard, trains hard, or studies hard that wants to get away and let their hair down."

NB-250 - Meets the Challenge of Never-Say-Die Lifestyles:
Compatibility with virtually any Bluetooth-enabled device, 8 to 10 hours of Lithium Ion battery power, and a DSP dynamic-control chipset providing super-high quality audio, the NB-250 comes ready to rock the party. In addition to the slew of Bluetooth-device options, music can also be played from an auxiliary device connected through the included 3.5mm audio cable.

Other user-friendly features include a fully rubberized cover that repels water splashes - or spilled drinks, a pair of high-quality drivers with the ability to produce a detailed midrange and powerful bass, and two-passive radiators for extended low-frequency range.

The NYNE NB-250 is available at BrandsMart, Huppin's retail stores, OneCall.com (http://www.onecall.com/browse-brands/nyne) and World Wide Stereo (http://www.wwstereo.com/NYNE) for $199.95.

For more information on NYNE's Bluetooth Speaker Series, please visit http://www.nyne.com/products/bluetooth-speaker-series.

Additional NYNE product offerings include its Alarm Series and Home Audio Series.

About NYNE
NYNE is a California-based company specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of innovative audio and multi-media products that simplify and enhance home and business environments. A collaboration of a group of Silicon Valley veterans, acoustical engineers and audio experts with a passion for technology, NYNE is dedicated to producing high-end, quality products with superb acoustics and unparalleled technology integration. NYNE develops its products to meet the requirements of today's style conscious consumer, from product design, to freeing them from the clutter of racks, stacks and wires, and more.

For more information about NYNE's innovative product line, please visit http://www.nyne.com. Connect with NYNE socially on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/NYNEmultimedia), Twitter (https://twitter.com/nynemultimedia), and Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/nynemultimedia).

All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies.
© 2012 NYNE. All rights reserved.

    PR Contact:
    Nicole Fait
    Public Communications Worldwide
    714-891-3660
    nyne@pc-w.com
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Ostara Systems Launches New Website

MILTON KEYNES, England, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ostara Systems has today launched its new website: http://www.ostarasystems.com.
This is a single source to reflect the Company's decision to offer its CAFM solution
directly to the end user as well as its usual route via service providers.

    The primary objective is to become a destination for all FM professionals wanting to
know more about the benefits the Ostara CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management)
[http://www.ostarasystems.com/#!ostara-benefits/c1n8o ] System can bring to their
businesses, to comment on some of the hot topics affecting the industry as well as to
answer any questions related to FM - from helpdesk and financial management to compliance
levels and reporting plus of course to hear from those wanting a demonstration of a CAFM
system [http://www.ostarasystems.com/#!demo-support/c1dyy ] in action.

    Neil Harrison, CEO, commented: "We are FM professionals that design and supply great
software. We really do feel that, although our product can manage a high number of
technical activities, we needed to make it clear that the real benefits come from what it
saves our clients."

    He continued, "We want to use our expertise and over 10 years' solid FM experience
delivering significant cost and efficiency benefits to several of the largest retailers in
the UK to cut through some of the unnecessary hype and confusion that exists in the
marketplace. The website has been improved but we'd welcome feedback on how we can make
further changes; on what topics visitors would like covering and any features that they
feel are missing."

    The Ostara CAFM solution can save you between 10 - 30% on your maintenance budget
[http://www.ostarasystems.com/#!case-studies/c1ol ] at the same time as improving the
quality of the service you deliver and with the assurance that you can prove your estate's
compliance levels in real-time from anywhere in the World.

    Notes to Editors

    Ostara Systems Ltd is a UK based company that has been committed to providing user
friendly, effective and affordable Computer-Aided Facilities Management software solutions
since 2007. The solutions are based on sound FM principles and have been designed
developed and tested by FM and software experts to deliver tangible and significant
benefits to anyone in the FM industry. Some of the benefits clients can gain are cost
control and savings, quality data for intelligent informed decision-making, powerful
reporting tools plus contractor and contract management at the same time as being able to
meet legislative requirements and improve sustainability credentials. Users include some
of the largest retailers in the UK and France. Ostara Systems Ltd is a dynamic
organisation that is 100% privately owned and one that prides itself on the expertise and
service we bring to clients.

    For more information on Ostara Systems Ltd please call +44(0)844-880-2582, Email
info@ostarasystems.com or visit http://www.ostarasystems.com

    Ostara103-Website-27.11.12

Ostara Systems Limited

CONTACT: For further information or to arrange an interview please contact Jane Blinkenberg - Marketing and Sales Manager - Jane.blinkenberg@ostarasystems.com - +44(0)7730-094156 or +44(0)844-880-2582

D-2 'WCG 2012 Grand Final' in Kunshan, China

- WCG 2012 Grand Final to be held in 2 days from November 29, 2012

- WCG 2012 Grand Final will be broadcasted live in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean and Chinese

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- World Cyber Games Inc. (WCG), organizer of the world's largest international video game competition, announced that WCG 2012 Grand Final will be held from November 29 to December 2 in Kunshan International Convention & Exhibition Center, Kunshan, China.

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WCG, with the longest history among eSports competitions, selected the 9 most noteworthy games in the world for official and promotional titles for the Grand Final of WCG 2012. This year 500 players from 40 countries around the world are participating and competing in over 2,000 matches.

Also, at the WCG 2012 Grand Final, spectators will enjoy not only exciting games, but also the booths of sponsors like Samsung Electronics, NVIDIA and Seagate, and the booths of publishers like NEOWIZ GAMES, Nexon, QQ Speed and Wargaming whose games were selected by WCG 2012. Spectators will experience various products at the booth of Samsung Electronics, the worldwide sponsor of WCG 2012, and are able to participate in many special events prepared at each booth.

"The WCG 2012 Grand Final is a lively festival in which the youths of the world can feel the heat and passion of eSports in person," said Brad Lee, CEO of WCG. "I hope that the successful hosting of this event will enhance the general public's interest in eSports, and eSports will evolve into a culture."

All stage matches of WCG 2012 Grand Final will be broadcasted live in 5 different languages; English, Russian and Spanish by Twitch TV (http://twitch.tv/team/wcg), WCG's official homepage (http://www.wcg.com), Korean Ongamenet (http://ongamenet.com), and Chinese NeoTV (http://live.neotv.cn).

In addition, official WCG 2012 Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/DiscoverWCG) has launched the "Create Your Game Avatar" and "Fantasy Gaming Team" application for WCG fans to participate to win the 'Samsung Notebook Series 7 Gamer' the official notebook PC of WCG 2012 Grand Final.

For more details, including tournaments schedules and results, visit the official WCG homepage at http://www.wcg.com.

About World Cyber Games Inc. (WCG)

Founded in 2000, World Cyber Games Inc. (WCG) is the organizer of the longest running global eSports tournament and festival in existence. Credited with launching the professional careers of many of the planet's top video game competitors, WCG uses a yearlong tournament format, which begins with online, national and regional competitions around the world. Top national competitors then convene to compete in the ultimate global eSports tournament, the WCG Grand Final, where they compete for prizes, and most of all, prestige. WCG 2012 Grand Final will be held in Kunshan, China.

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InMobi Launches Lifetime Value Platform

Free-to-use platform enables app developers and premium publishers to improve user engagement and maximize lifetime value

SINGAPORE, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InMobi, the leader in mobile-first technology platforms, and the largest independent mobile ad network, announces the private beta launch of InMobi Lifetime Value Platform (LTVP).  This free-to-use platform allows premium publishers and app developers to better understand and engage their users, helping to maximize lifetime value (LTV), and ultimately increase revenues.

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InMobi LTVP works by identifying different in-app user groups and providing deep behavior insight to the premium publisher or app developer.  The app publisher using the InMobi platform then has the ability to rapidly modify the app's behavior for each user segment without having to resubmit the app for approval.

The InMobi LTVP takes a three-step approach:

    1. Insights: Gain advanced user insights across app usage, user engagement,
       in-app revenues, and other behaviors within the app.
    2. Segments: Define granular user segments based on behavioral attributes
       such as monetary value of the purchase, time spent inside the app, number
       of app launches, or other custom events unique to the app.
    3. Actions: Deliver rich in-app messages and modify app behavior at a
       segment level using targeted actions such as selling unique virtual
       goods, displaying highly customized ads, rewarding power users, or cross
       promoting other apps.
Commenting on the launch, Chandrashekhar Vattikuti, VP of Product Management, InMobi, comments: "Successful app publishers understand that real value is achieved through user engagement and loyalty.  We noticed a need for a platform that helps app developers and premium publishers gain detailed insights into user behavior, and deliver targeted actions in real-time."

Vattikuti continues: "Early feedback has been very positive and we're seeing that there are very clear benefits to the app developer and premium publisher community."

InMobi LTVP is free-to-use for premium publishers and app developers, and currently supports iOS and Android, with Windows 8 in development. For additional information and to request an invitation to the private beta, please visit: http://www.inmobi.com/ltvp.

Register to join the InMobi webinar, "Introduction to InMobi LTVP" on Thursday, November 29th at 10:00 AM PST: http://inmo.bi/UbxBEM

About InMobi

InMobi is an innovative mobile technology company that enables the world's leading brands, developers, and publishers to engage global consumers. InMobi builds mobile-first technology platforms that leverage advances in big-data, user behavior, and cloud-based architectures to simplify advertising. Agencies and advertisers leverage InMobi platforms to create HTML5 rich media ads and engage 578M consumers across 165 countries. Developers and premium publishers use InMobi platforms to acquire users and monetize their mobile apps and mobile websites across the globe. With offices in multiple continents, InMobi provides global reach with local service and support. InMobi is venture-backed by investors including: SoftBank, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sherpalo Ventures.

To learn more, please visit http://www.inmobi.com, follow us on Twitter @InMobi, or discover the latest mobile insights at http://www.inmobi.com/insights/.

Media Contact:
Hazel Watts

E: americas-media@inmobi.com

Phone: 646-738-8965

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Ground-Breaking Crop Production Planning Service For 2013 Growing Season Announced By Colorado-Based Agricultural Services Company

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This time of year, hundreds of thousands of U.S. growers wrestle with the decision of how many acres of each crop to plant next season.  To assist growers with their "bet the farm" decision Ag Production Planning Services is launching a new and innovative service targeting mid and large-scale growers with some flexibility in their rotations and crop mix.

Ag Production Planning Services is recruiting several growers in each of six U.S. agricultural regions to participate in a pilot program.  The pilot program is free.  It will demonstrate a new and innovative production planning service delivered over the Internet.  The consultant and the grower will work together to develop a crop plan for the 2013 season.  The crop plan will address:

    --  How many acres of each crop to plant and which crops to plant in which
        fields.
    --  How different diversification strategies can affect profitability and
        production and market risk.
    --  The best use of labor, operating capital, equipment and other resources
        such as irrigation, storage (if applicable).
    --  How much production contracting to commit to.
    --  The best use of crop insurance.
    --  Whether to rent additional land and if so what to pay, what to plant and
        what will be the impact on labor, equipment, credit needs and risk
        profile.
    --  Bottom line impacts by changes in forecasted prices, yields or
        production costs.
Gary Schneider, President and founder of Ag Production Planning Services has years of experience delivering this service in-person on growers' farms.  Schneider says, "Our planning service is delivered one-on-one by our consultant equipped with our powerful farm planning software.  The service is delivered over the Internet to your office, living room or kitchen table.  Large diversified growers with three or more crop choices and some flexibility in planting decisions should find the service very valuable.  There's nothing like it."

At the end of the consultation the grower receives a Production Plan(TM) that shows the production scenarios evaluated, the one that is most favorable and the reasons why.  The plan can be easily updated prior to final planting decisions to account for changes in markets, weather, input costs, etc.  The Production Plan(TM) can be shared with an ag lender, partner/landlord, input supply retailer, agronomist, marketing advisor or crop insurance agent.

Schneider is looking for feedback from the growers who participate in the pilot to help hone the service and the software. "It's a win-win.  Growers participating in the pilot will be well-positioned for the 2013 crop year.  After developing their crop plan, growers are ready to finalize input purchases, production loans, forward contracts, crop insurance coverage, etc."

There is no cost to participate in the pilot program.  Participation is limited to three to four growers in each designated region.

Ag Production Planning Services is an agricultural services company located in Masonville, CO.  Its mission is to serve growers by combining its technology, planning methodology and its trained consultants with a grower's knowledge and experience - providing real-time, on-line, production planning expertise.

For more information contact Gary Schneider

Gary.schneider@ag-production-planning.com

970.420.1656

or visit:  http://www.ag-production-planning.com

SOURCE  Ag Production Planning Services

Ag Production Planning Services

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Alsbridge Acquires Telwares and Creates Network Sourcing & Transformation Powerhouse

DALLAS, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alsbridge Inc., the global leader in data-driven benchmarking, outsourcing and transformation services for CXO executives, announced today the acquisition of Telwares Inc., a leading consulting firm that provides network optimization and IT transformation services to clients worldwide.

The acquisition of Telwares by Alsbridge, for an undisclosed sum from One Equity Partners, the private investment arm of JP Morgan Chase, creates the world's largest supplier-neutral network procurement, outsourcing and transformation advisory firm.  With over 200,000 data points and market intelligence garnered from thousands of sourcing transactions, the combination provides clients with absolute clarity and transparency of price and performance in enterprise networking.

"Alsbridge continues to enhance our core service offerings and add adjacent capabilities to deliver even more value to our CXO clients.  The addition of Telwares improves our already strong capabilities in network, hardware and software," said Ben Trowbridge, founder and CEO of Alsbridge Inc.  "We look forward to continued growth in 2013 as the CXO's trusted advisor for benchmarking, outsourcing and transformation across their entire IT and back office."

Telwares is the number one network cost optimization and transformation service consulting firm for Fortune 500 companies with a broad portfolio of advisory, strategic sourcing, technology assessment, network design, and supplier management solutions for network, hardware and software costs.  "We are proud to bring our expertise, solutions and deep Fortune 500 relationships to the Alsbridge portfolio," said Dave Muller, President of Telwares.  "With an unrivalled team of expert resources, a superior portfolio of service offerings and global market presence, our combined companies are positioned for substantial growth and to deliver exceptional results for clients."

Alsbridge's unsurpassed experience in network transformation consultancy dominates the worldwide market and is paramount to the success of Global 2,000 companies.  "Every enterprise is looking to tap the power of technology transformation to outperform and innovate faster than their competitors.  Moving to the next generation networks is a key step necessary to enhance customer experience via intelligence, enable Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, leverage cloud applications, and mine Big Data," said Dieter Thompson, Senior Managing Director of Alsbridge Inc.'s network sourcing practice.  "With this acquisition, Alsbridge has unprecedented capabilities to help organizations drive substantial cost savings and create measurable competitive advantages."

About Alsbridge Inc.
Alsbridge is a global consulting firm that provides data-driven sourcing advisory and benchmarking services for IT, Finance and Sourcing executives.  We've helped hundreds of companies reduce costs and get more value from their vendors.  Our experienced consultants leverage proprietary tools and information databases to identify and engage the optimal vendors for your situation, negotiate best practice terms at fair market prices, and improve the way you work with your service providers.  Alsbridge clients utilize the most cost effective and value added sources globally for IT infrastructure services, network carrier services, hardware and software, application support and development, business processes and cloud services.  The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) ranked Alsbridge the #1 outsourcing advisor in the world in 2011 based on our value delivered to clients.  Our commitment to delivering value to our clients also made Alsbridge a distinguished member of the 2010 Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in America. 

About Telwares Inc.
Acquired by Alsbridge in November 2012, Telwares is a leading consultancy, providing network cost optimization and transformation services to the Fortune 500.  Our resources bring deep expertise in the commercial and technical aspects of aligning complex technology solutions with business objectives.  Telwares enables large enterprises to create and implement next-gen network strategies, implement innovative solutions for competitive advantage, execute short and long-term cost-out opportunities, and articulate the value IT delivers to their broader businesses.  Our expertise, along with unparalleled market intelligence gained through evaluating thousands of contracts each year combine to make us the partner of choice for more than 30% of the Fortune 500 and many of the world's largest global private equity firms.  This broad base of engagement speeds results and innovation by applying real-time market intelligence and best practices, enhancing supplier responsiveness and extending access to a network of essential supplier relationships.

Press Contact:
Maxine Morgan
Call: 214.454.1319
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Alert Logic Delivers Managed Log Service on Amazon Web Services Platform

Log Manager for Amazon Web Services beta availability further expands the Alert Logic security-as-a-service offering in the AWS environment

HOUSTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alert Logic, the leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud, today announced beta availability of Log Manager for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Log Manager collects, normalizes, stores and reports on log data, enabling customers to identify and respond to security events in their Amazon cloud infrastructure and meet compliance requirements such as PCI and HIPAA. Released in 2007, Log Manager is the first cloud log management service on the market with over 1.5 petabytes of customer logs under management.

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This new offering is the first managed log service with daily log review developed around the unique requirements of the AWS cloud. This release adds to the company's existing AWS offering of Threat Manager, Alert Logic's intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment security solution, released earlier this year and available in the AWS Marketplace. Alert Logic has now tailored two of its major product lines specifically for the requirements of the AWS environment.

"Effective security management in the cloud requires a full range of IT security solutions," said Rohit Gupta, Vice President of Business Development. "Log Manager builds on Alert Logic's Threat Manager offering by providing an immediate and cost-effective log management option in the cloud for AWS customers."

Log Manager for Amazon Web Services includes:

    --  Powerful reporting, search and alerting capabilities to identify
        meaningful information in log data.
    --  Secure storage and archival of log data according to business and
        compliance requirements.
    --  Ability to support any combination of pure cloud, hybrid and on-premise
        deployments via host agents and virtual or physical appliances.
    --  Native AWS support, including meta-data discovery, agent-based
        collection and auto-scaling roles support.
    --  Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) support, with no inbound firewall port
        requirement and a single point of egress.
    --  Extensive agent management abilities, including policy-driven
        configuration and software upgrade.
According to Justin Clark, head of operations for Spindle, Inc., a leading provider of mobile payments solutions that relies on Alert Logic's Threat Manager service, the addition of the Log Manager solution will enhance the company's ability to leverage the multiple benefits of AWS.

"Our relationship with Alert Logic provides Spindle with a robust and cost-efficient vehicle to leverage the many operational benefits of AWS," said Clark. "Through this partnership, we are able to maintain superior flexibility, without incurring the expense of maintaining an internal data center environment," said Clark. "Alert Logic's ease of deployment for AWS, pricing structure, and superior service, allows Spindle to satisfy its PCI compliance objectives. Alert Logic's new Log Manager for AWS will provide Spindle even greater functionality that will serve our business requirements well into the future."

For more information about Alert Logic's products and services, visit Alert Logic at the AWS re: Invent show in Las Vegas, Nov 27-29, at booth #616, or contact Alert Logic at 877.484.8383.

About Alert Logic

Alert Logic, the leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud provides solutions to secure the application and infrastructure stack. By integrating advanced security tools with 24×7 Security Operations Center expertise customers can defend against security threats and address compliance mandates. By leveraging an "as-a-Service" delivery model, Alert Logic solutions include day-to-day management of security infrastructure, security experts translating complex data into actionable insight, and flexible deployment options to address customer security needs in any computing environment. Built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of public and private cloud environments, Alert Logic partners with over half of the largest cloud and hosting service providers to provide Security-as-a-Service solutions for business application deployments for over 1,800 enterprises. Alert Logic is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.alertlogic.com.

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Robots App Brings Amazing World of Robotics to iPad

Robot enthusiasts, technology lovers, teachers, parents, and students alike will discover how robots work and how they will change our lives

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robots have long captured our imagination. Now a new iPad app will show how robots are becoming reality. Robots for iPad, a fun and engaging app featuring the world's coolest robots, is now available in Apple's App Store. Created by IEEE Spectrum, the award-winning technology magazine, the app lets users explore 126 robots from 19 countries, with 360-degree views, interactive animations, technical specs, and hundreds of photos, videos, and articles.

Among the amazing robots included in the app are Honda's famed humanoid Asimo, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover, and Google's self-driving car. There are also androids, drones, exoskeletons, quadrupeds, and snake robots. The app offers countless hours of exploration and entertainment to anyone interested in learning about robotics. Robot enthusiasts can review in-depth, technical data about each robot, while beginners can learn how robots work and how to get started in robotics.

Dancing humanoids, lifelike androids, and toy robots come alive on the iPad screen with the app's interactive images. Created exclusively for the app, the interactives let users "play" with robots by spinning them 360 degrees or moving them through a variety of actions. Just by swiping the screen, a user can get the little humanoid Nao to perform tai chi or make the child robot iCub crawl back and forth. The interactives offer a unique, hands-on experience that's possible only with the iPad.

The app also stands out for its rich catalog of robotics data. For the first time, users can find detailed specs--dimensions, sensors, actuators, cost, and more--about the world's most advanced robots all in one place. Each robot has its own "profile page," with technical details, fun facts, and related articles. Not only can users learn about the robots, they can also rate them. All the votes are tallied into rankings that show the top rated, most wanted, and creepiest robots.

The humans behind the robots are also part of the app. Rodney Brooks, Dean Kamen, and other leading roboticists provide insights about their creations--and even some career advice--in exclusive audio interviews. The app also features a detailed glossary of robotics terms, a timeline of robots and artificial intelligence, and a section where users can choose which robot wins in a "face-off match." All this makes Robots for iPad an unmatched source of information that will inspire and enthrall its users with the possibilities of robotics.

App Specs:

    --  Price: US$4.99
    --  Number of robots: 126
    --  360s and interactives: 34
    --  Photos: 493
    --  Videos: 446
    --  Audio: 42
    --  App size: 410 MB
    --  Optimized for Retina display
    --  Runs on any iPad model, including the iPad mini
Website: http://robotsforipad.com

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8j_18kV3xM

Images and screenshots: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/asros4bbriwmli2/l-iU2pdeOJ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/robotsapp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IEEE.Spectrum.Robotics

About IEEE Spectrum
IEEE Spectrum is an award-winning magazine and website on science, engineering, and technology. It's the flagship publication of the IEEE, distributed monthly to all 400,000 IEEE members worldwide. Winner of the 2012 National Magazine Award for General Excellence, IEEE Spectrum strives to give its readers the details behind big technology-related stories that affect their world, either as technically savvy citizens or as working technologists. Learn more: http://spectrum.ieee.org

About IEEE

IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas, including aerospace systems, computers, telecommunications, biomedical engineering, electric power, robotics and automation, and consumer electronics. Learn more: http://www.ieee.org

SOURCE  IEEE

IEEE

CONTACT: Francine Tardo, f.tardo@ieee.org, +1-212-419-7750

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

Inktank Partners with SUSE to Deliver Enterprise-grade Support for Ceph Storage in SUSE Cloud

Integrating Ceph into SUSE Cloud delivers a reliable and cost-effective distributed storage infrastructure for private clouds

LOS ANGELES and NUREMBERG, Germany, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inktank and SUSE® today announced a strategic partnership to jointly provide enterprise-grade support for the Ceph Distributed Storage System as part of SUSE Cloud. Inktank is the only company today providing enterprise-grade, commercial support for Ceph. With this agreement, Inktank will ensure that SUSE Cloud customers receive the same level of open source support that SUSE has delivered over the past twenty years. And by integrating Ceph with SUSE Cloud, the first OpenStack-powered private cloud solution, SUSE is delivering the most reliable, cost-effective distributed storage infrastructure available for private clouds. 

As companies increasingly move their applications to the cloud, IT organizations are seeking open and flexible cloud solutions that can provide highly scalable storage to handle their ever-growing data requirements. Both SUSE Cloud and Ceph are based on open source, giving companies the flexibility to use existing infrastructure to design the best cloud deployments for their individual needs. The Future of Storage(TM), Ceph provides cloud storage that is self-healing and self-managing, while autoscaling to accommodate even the most demanding enterprise needs. SUSE Cloud simplifies deployment and ongoing administration of physical cloud infrastructure. 

Ceph is integrated into the OpenStack project and provides highly scalable object and block storage for cloud deployments using SUSE Cloud, which is powered by OpenStack. The partnership between Inktank and SUSE makes expert technical support available so SUSE Cloud customers can quickly leverage Ceph for their cloud storage needs. SUSE will provide support for Ceph components directly to all customers of SUSE Cloud. Inktank will provide engineering support to SUSE to ensure quick resolution of technical issues.

SUSE Cloud automates set-up and management tasks of cloud infrastructure, including Ceph distributed storage environments, by leveraging the Crowbar software framework, an open source project sponsored by Dell. Both Inktank and SUSE are active contributors to the Crowbar Project, which helps ensure a joint OpenStack and Ceph solution that can be implemented simply, giving IT organizations maximum flexibility to configure their clouds.

"SUSE Cloud is designed for companies that want to increase agility and reduce costs with private and hybrid cloud solutions. Companies embracing cloud and working with big data need highly scalable and reliable storage. Ceph's technology meets those demanding requirements," said Michael Miller, vice president of global alliances and marketing, SUSE. "Together SUSE and Inktank are helping more companies leverage the power of the open source cloud, and backing that technology with industry leading services and support."

"Ceph's uniquely scalable architecture makes it ideal for the cloud. That's why Ceph is being swiftly embraced by the industry and being integrated into the Linux kernel, OpenStack and a growing number of other cloud platforms," said Bryan Bogensberger, president and COO, Inktank.  "Inktank is eager to work with SUSE to bring Ceph's transformational storage capabilities to more customers, while giving them the support they need to get the most out of their cloud investments."

"SUSE and Inktank are actively contributing to Crowbar, an open source software framework developed by Dell and leveraged in Dell OpenStack and Hadoop solutions, to deliver a simple to use and robust provisioning framework," said John Igoe, executive director of cloud and big data solutions, Dell. "We're excited that SUSE and Inktank are working with us to extend the capabilities of Crowbar to support the easy deployment of Ceph as part of a SUSE Cloud private cloud environment."

To learn more about SUSE Cloud, please visit http://www.suse.com/susecloud. To learn more about Inktank's enterprise-level support for Ceph, please visit http://www.inktank.com.

About SUSE
SUSE®, a pioneer in open source software, provides reliable, interoperable Linux and cloud infrastructure solutions that give enterprises greater control and flexibility. More than 20 years of engineering excellence, exceptional service and an unrivaled partner ecosystem power the products and support that help our customers manage complexity, reduce cost, and confidently deliver mission-critical services. The lasting relationships we build allow us to adapt and deliver the smarter innovation they need to succeed--today and tomorrow. For more information, visit us at http://www.suse.com.

Copyright © 2012 Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Inktank
Inktank is the company delivering Ceph--the massively scalable, open source, distributed storage system. Launched by some of the leading developers of Ceph, Inktank's mission is to help organizations fully leverage the transformative power of Ceph to decrease storage costs, increase operational flexibility and help them free themselves from restrictive and expensive proprietary storage systems.  Inktank provides best-in-class professional services and support offerings to enterprise organizations, service providers, and cloud platforms. Please visit http://www.inktank.com for more information.

About Ceph
Ceph, The Future of Storage(TM), is a transformative, universal storage system. Ceph is the first and only distributed storage solution designed to enable object, block and filesystem storage in a single cluster with unlimited scalability.  The platform is capable of auto-scaling to the exabyte level and beyond, it runs on commodity hardware, it is self-healing and self-managing, and has no single point of failure.  Ceph is in the Linux kernel; Ceph can be accessed natively via programming languages; Ceph can be accessed via the Swift and S3 APIs; Ceph is integrated with the OpenStack(TM) cloud operating system; and Ceph is integrated with the Apache CloudStack project.  As a result of its open source nature, this portable storage platform may be installed and used in public or private clouds.  Please visit http://www.ceph.com for more information.

SOURCE  SUSE

SUSE

CONTACT: Bret Clement, Inktank PR, bret.clement@clementcom.com; or Amie Johnson, SUSE, +1-801-861-2893, amie@suse.com; or Mike O'Connell, PAN Communications, +1-617-502-4300, suse@pancomm.com

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

BBVA, Accenture Roll Out Major Banking Technology Upgrade in United States

BBVA Compass debuts real-time processing in U.S., boosting efficiency and giving a new level of banking transparency and simplicity to customers

MADRID and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA and Accenture announced on Tuesday a landmark technology systems upgrade at BBVA Compass, giving the Spanish bank's U.S. subsidiary one of the first real-time processing systems in the U.S. banking industry.

The $362 million project replaces the bank's core technology infrastructure for all of the bank's 716 branches in seven states across its Sunbelt footprint.  It cuts the time it takes to open a new deposit account to as little as five minutes from more than 40, and reduces time to market for new products by up to 75 percent.

"The core platform makes BBVA Compass significantly more competitive," said Manolo Sanchez, BBVA Compass chief executive and BBVA country manager. "We're more efficient, but equally important, we can offer a virtually unmatched level of transparency and simplicity to our customers giving us a unique position among U.S. banks."

Accenture provided its Alnova Financial Solutions(TM) software to BBVA Compass and helped the bank implement the new system.

"Technology transformations of this kind can have a major impact on the market position of banks -particularly in the U.S. where aging systems are prevalent," said Juan Pedro Moreno, global managing director of banking at Accenture. "Again and again around the world, BBVA has shown a unique client-centric focus and command of operational excellence and technology innovation."

The project marks one of the first successful core banking infrastructure replacements for a major U.S. bank in more than a decade.  The new system powers BBVA Compass' checking and savings deposit platform and will soon provide the engine for  its consumer and business lending, including mortgage, capabilities.  The new infrastructure also will be fully integrated with BBVA Compass' branch and ATM networks, call centers and online and mobile banking services.

"Our core system transforms the banking experience for our customers and for our employees," said Sergio Fidalgo, BBVA Compass chief information officer.  "Our customers save time, and our branch employees have more time to spend meeting their clients' needs. In short, the Alnova technology allows for more productivity."

By centralizing all of the bank's customer account information onto a single platform, BBVA Compass employees can provide faster, more comprehensive service to its customers.  The new system will provide the bank's customers with the same information available to the bank through all points of access:  branches, online, phone, ATM or mobile device.  That transparency is expected to provide customers more timely information about their accounts, which offers greater control over their finances.

The system allows BBVA Compass to post many customer transactions in real-time, which significantly lowers back-office processing costs.  Real-time processing is a capability generally unavailable among U.S. banks.

"By eliminating most of the coding needed to develop new products, we have also vastly reduced our time to market," said Fidalgo. "When we do custom development work, Alnova allows us to leverage that work on future developments as well."

BBVA Compass was supported by Accenture Core Banking Services, which has helped design and implement core banking systems for more than 200 institutions globally. Its Alnova software platform is an award-winning core banking solution, with more than 100 clients in more than 20 countries. BBVA uses Alnova in nine other countries.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with 257,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.  Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.  The company generated net revenues of US$27.9 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2012. Its home page is http://www.accenture.com.

About BBVA Group

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

About BBVA Compass

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

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

SOURCE  BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass

CONTACT: Thaddeus Herrick, Corporate Communications, +1-713-831-5609, thaddeus.herrick@bbvacompass.com, or Lori Moore, Corporate Communications, +1-713-831-5623, Cell +1-205-617-5260, lori.moore@bbvacompass.com

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

Objet Launches Objet1000 at Euromold - World's Most Effective Large Format 3D Printer for Industrial Scale Prototypes

REHOVOT, Israel, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - System is ideal for 3D printing of very large, fine detailed 3D models
        - Provides unrivaled Fit, Form and Functional application versatility, enabling
          designers and engineers to simulate a wide range of engineering plastics materials
        - Build tray size 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch)
        - See the Objet1000 at Euromold, Booth D90, Hall 11.0
        - Objet Press Conference at Euromold; Tuesday, 27 November; 3:30pm CET (9:30 am
          EST), Korall Room, Portalhaus
        - Objet1000Live Webinar [tgraff@ctpboston.com ]; Wednesday, November 28; 1:30 pm
          EST

    Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ]., the innovation leader in 3D printing
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6G-TluQHE&feature=plcp ] for rapid prototyping
[http://objet.com/knowledge-center/rapid-prototyping ] and additive manufacturing,
launched today at Euromold the Objet1000, the company's largest 3D printer to date.
Featuring a 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch) wide-format build envelope, the
Objet1000 is ideal for automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial machinery, consumer
goods and household appliance sectors as well as high-end service bureaus that need to
create industrial size, 1:1 scale prototypes.

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    Ideal for all-round fit, form and functional prototyping, the Objet1000
[http://objet.com/3d-printers/connex/objet1000 ] combines a large and extremely convenient
build platform with the advanced precision of inkjet 3D printing and Objet's renowned
Connex multi-material capability - all in a single machine.

    According to Objet CEO David Reis, "As our largest ever 3D printing system, the
Objet1000 takes advanced inkjet 3D printing technology to the next scale. The system
enables our customers in a range of industries to now quickly and effectively prototype
anything at full size, 1:1 scale, from whole airplane and automobile assemblies to
complete household appliances. The Objet1000 is the next step in the 3D printing
revolution".

    "The Objet1000 saves manufacturers and designers from having to assemble prototypes
from smaller-sized jigsaw pieces or from having to use various less effective or efficient
solutions," said Igal Zeitun, VP for Product Marketing and Consumables at Objet.

    "Unlike comparable 3D printing systems, the Objet100 is just as good at printing 1:1
scale casings that can be drilled, assembled, and screwed together as it is at reproducing
the precise look and feel of small, complexly assembled consumer products. The system is
easy to use, can work for prolonged unattended periods, and requires only the minimal
manpower to operate," added Zeitun.

    The Objet1000 system offers an unrivaled choice of over 100 materials, enabling
designers and engineers to simulate both standard and ABS-grade plastics. As with all
Objet Connex 3D printers, the Objet1000 is also able to print up to 14 different material
properties within a single model.

    Objet is hosting a Press Conference at Euromold on Tuesday 27th November at 3:30pm, at
Portalhaus, Room KORALL after which media can schedule one-on-one meetings with Objet
executives. Media are also invited for refreshments at the Objet stand following the press
conference for live demonstrations of the Objet1000. Media unable to attend the press
conference can follow the news reported live from Euromold on the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].

    Objet also is holding a live webinar [tgraff@ctpboston.com ] introducing the
Objet1000, hosted by Bruce Bradshaw, Objet's Marketing Director for North America and Igal
Zeitun, Objet's Vice President Product Marketing and Consumables. Media interested in
participating in the webinar can contact Todd Graff at tgraff@ctpboston.com or
+1-617-412-4000.

    The Objet1000 also will be introduced at Autodesk University 2012 in Las Vegas. Bruce
Bradshaw, Marketing Director for North America, will be presenting "Additive
Manufacturing: Affordable? Accessible? Adoptable?" on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. (PST)
at Mandalay Bay (Breakers H, Level 2), and media are welcome to visit Objet's booth,
#1101, throughout Autodesk University.

    First shipments of the Objet1000 will be to select customers starting from Q2/2013.
Wider availability is expected during H2/2013.

    Objet1000 Summary of Benefits:

       
        - Precise 3D printing of very large and very small, finely detailed 3D
          models
        - Extremely large build envelope - 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch)
        - Objet Connex multi-material 3D printing technology
        - Wide range of usages and applications to meet Form, Fit & Functional
          verification needs
        - Simulates standard & ABS-grade engineering plastics
        - Exceptionally reliable with large resin cartridges
        - Requires only small operating teams & unattended jobs
        - Efficient cost of operation & fast ROI
        - Ideal for automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer goods, household
          appliances, industrial machinery and specialist service bureaus

    Also on Display at the Objet Euromold Booth, 2012:

       
        - Objet30 Pro [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg ] - professional
          desktop 3D printer with choice of 7 materials (Watch Video
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg ])
        - Objet30 Scholar [http://www.youtube.com/watch?vyz2szs4Kc ] - desktop 3D
          printer for schools, colleges and universities (Watch Video
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?vyz2szs4Kc ])
        - Objet's expanded range of 123 materials
          [http://objet.com/company/press-releases/objet-add-new-rigid-black-material-16-new-digital-materials ]
          (Read Press Release
          [http://objet.com/company/press-releases/objet-add-new-rigid-black-material-16-new-digital-materials ]
          )
        - Objet Connex line
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbRlDBScDz4&list=PL871FB7F2FE19494D&index=5&feature=plcp ]
          of multi-material 3D Printers (Watch Video
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbRlDBScDz4&list=PL871FB7F2FE19494D&index=5&feature=plcp ]
          )

    Resources for Media

       
        - Objet1000 Video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlq4Nm254fM ]
        - Objet1000 Video & Music Clip [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRC9HfBJGOc ]
        - Objet1000 Webpage [http://objet.com/3d-printers/connex/objet1000 ]
        - Image Library [http://objet.com/objet-info ]

    To find out more about the Objet1000, Contact Us [http://objet.com/overlays/contact ],
or visit our website [http://objet.com ].

    About Objet

    Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ] is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

    Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

    Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

    Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 120 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 120 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.

    Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].

    (c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and ObjetGreen are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in certain
jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

       
        Objet Media Contacts

        USA
        Todd Graff
        Conover Tuttle Pace
        Tel. +1-617-412-4000
        Email. tgraff@ctpboston.com

        Korea
        Jihyun Lee
        The Hoffman Agency Korea
        Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
        Email. jhlee@hoffman.com

        Brazil
        Tatiana Fonseca
        307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
        Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
        Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br

        Europe
        Claire Russell-Jones
        UK Bespoke
        Tel: +44-1737-215200
        E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk

        Japan
        Objet Japan
        Aya Yoshizawa
        Tel. +81 90 6473 1812
        Aya.yoshizawa@objet.com

        Mexico
        Patricia Tawil
        IDESA
        Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
        Email. ptawil@idesap.com

        Objet
        Arita Mattsoff
        Objet
        Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000
        Email. arita@objet.com

        Asia Pacific
        Objet AP Ltd
        Vicki Kei
        Tel. +852-3844-8813
        Vicki.kei@objet.com

        South Africa
        Alison McDonald
        PR Connections
        Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
        Email. alison@pr.co.za

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