Crimson USA Introduces World's Most Advanced Aluminum Frame Case for iPhone 5 with Innovative Protection and High-Style Design
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crimson USA (http://www.crimsoncase.com), creator of high-style, premium protection accessories for the Apple Inc. line of products, today unveiled the market's most advanced Aluminum Frame Case (AFC) for the iPhone 5. The Crimson AFC enhances the style of the iPhone 5, while offering the best protection against the elements - whether from the environment, drops or everyday abuse. The new Crimson AFC builds upon the successful AFC product line for iPhone 4/4s, and was redesigned and improved to match the new specifications of the iPhone 5.
The Crimson AFC showcases the beautiful design of the iPhone 5, while offering premium protection through a sleek, form-fitting case. The Crimson AFC features two frames that easily fasten together at the four corners to seamlessly cover, but not conceal the faces, functions or antennas, of the iPhone 5. The Crimson AFC features:
-- CNC machined aircraft-grade aluminum for strength, durability and
ultimate protection.
-- Fastened elastomer corner guards engineered for shock absorption to
protect the iPhone 5 from drops, dings and unexpected encounters.
-- Form-fitting design to amplify the iPhone 5's sleek lines and maintain
accessibility to all buttons and ports - while never hampering the
reception of the iPhone's antennas.
-- Lightweight (less than 20 grams) and ergonomic construction that offers
easy handling, plus the ability for the iPhone 5 to stand on any of its
sides - perfect for photography, video viewing and FaceTime.
What's Included with the AFC
-- Aircraft-grade anodized aluminum frame case with stainless steel Allen
head screws
-- New engineering-grade elastomer corner guards
-- Two (2) spare stainless steel Allen head screws
-- Allen driver for installation
-- Microfiber cleaning cloth
-- Installation instructions
-- Bonus: Each AFC includes a front Crimson Film Surface Protector
"The Crimson AFC is designed to serve both the protection and style needs of iPhone 5 owners without sacrificing capabilities in either area," said Ben Yang, CEO of Crimson. "iPhone 5 owners want a case that offers maximum protection with a contemporary look and cool factor that is symbiotic with the phone itself."
Availability and Pricing
The Crimson AFC for iPhone 5 (Black, Red, Silver) is available now for purchase at the Crimson Online Store (http://www.crimsoncase.com) for $44.95 (U.S. MSRP).
About Crimson
Crimson creates high-style, premium-protection accessories for Apple(®) products. The flagship Crimson Aluminum Frame Case (AFC) for the iPhone is at the intersection of art and technology, and represents a growing product portfolio - cases, screen and surface protectors, CrimSkins and sleeves - that meets the needs of iPhone, iPad, iPod and MacBook enthusiasts. Founded in 2010, Crimson is a fast-growing company and veteran global team with offices in Los Angeles, the United Kingdom and Taipei. For more information, please visit http://www.crimsoncase.com or connect with us on Facebook.com/CrimsonCase or Twitter (@crimson_case).
Apple, iPhone and FaceTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Media Contact:
Kari Ramsey / Kelley James
Zeno Group for Crimson USA
Kari.Ramsey@zenogroup.com / Kelley.James@zenogroup.com
Avatron introduces Air Display Free so you can experiment with all the uses for a second monitor -- and just in time to welcome the new iPad mini
Avatron Software's Air Display, already the #2 top grossing utility app for iPad, now enables users to experiment with the beauty of more screen space
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are coming! Got that new iPad mini on your list? Get even more utility from your new tablet by using it as an instant second monitor with Avatron Software's new free version of the highly-acclaimed app, Air Display. The free download of Air Display turns an iPad mini -- or any iPad -- into a second (or third!) touchscreen monitor. Now, you can park streaming apps, toolbars, even email on your additional screen to reduce desktop clutter and increase productivity. Work on your year-end Excel spreadsheet while monitoring that holiday bowl game on another.
"Air Display is an essential app for any computer, especially a laptop," says Dave Howell, Avatron CEO. "Studies have shown that more pixels make workers more productive. And like a hard-wired second monitor, Air Display gives you more pixels. That lets you spend more time writing, designing, coding, or calculating, and less scrolling or moving windows around on a single small screen."
For an Air Display product review and demonstration, click here.
Air Display Free, like all Avatron productivity apps, blurs the boundaries between personal computers, mobile devices and the cloud:
-- Business: Move all of your iWork and Office tool palettes and inspector
windows onto the extra screen, and let your document fill the main
screen; fill your second display with essential apps like mail and
social networks.
-- Graphic design: Make Photoshop and Illustrator usable on your laptop by
putting your tool palettes on the second display.
-- Music: Use your extra PC as the ultimate control surface for Logic or
Pro Tools with always-on access.
-- Programming: Use the extra display area for auxiliary development tools.
-- Photography: Hold a live feed on one screen; adjust lighting with the
other.
Download & install Air Display Connect for free on your main Windows PC or Mac at the Apple App Store. For more information, visit http://www.avatron.com.
Company's new website has dramatically enhanced user friendliness for ease of shopping.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 3 Day Blinds, a company known for specializing in high quality window treatments since 1978, announced today it has launched a new and improved website (http://www.3dayblinds.com) built by Wilshire Media Group.
The new website offers an expansive photo gallery with easy navigation so customers can find the perfect product to turn their house into their dream home. Countless window treatment set ups help you visualize how the different products look in windows like yours, making shopping for window treatments enjoyable.
Greg Bibas, CMO, says, "Wilshire Media Group helped us design a website that mirrors the easy, relaxing experience of working with a 3 Day Blinds in-home Design Consultant. We make it as simple as possible to find the right window treatments because it's such a complex process to figure out on your own. Our new site has a clean design that allows you to effortlessly browse the inspirational images and set up an appointment with an in-home design consultant to handle the burdensome details."
Wilshire Media Group is a Los Angeles-based digital product and design firm, dedicated to helping clients win the digital race in this rapidly changing landscape. The company, founded by former Virgin executives, developed a digital product planning and design process called the Digital Blueprint. This propriety approach to digital is grounded in 13 years of research into digital product planning and design. Over the past 6 years alone, the clients of Wilshire Media Group have realized over $1.5 billion of new revenue from digital products created from the Blueprint.
Located in Irvine, California, 3 Day Blinds Corporation is the leading manufacturer and retailer of custom window coverings in the United States, offering outstanding service, superior value, unprecedented delivery time and a broad range of fashionable products. Founded in 1978, the company has over 250 Design Consultants in 19 states and is planning continued expansion over the next 24 months.
Basic4android's New "UI Cloud Service" Enables Immediate Testing of User Interface Layouts on Multiple Android Smartphones and Tablets
Set of Hosted Devices Allows Android Developers to Perform "On-the-Fly" Design Review on Wide Variety of Screen Sizes and Resolutions
YODFAT, Israel, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Anywhere Software, a leading provider of developers' tools for the Android, Windows
Mobile, and Pocket PC platforms, today announced the addition of a new service to its
Basic4android [http://www.basic4ppc.com/index.html ] development platform. Known as the
"Basic4android UI Cloud," this service will allow developers to test their UI design
layouts on multiple Android devices hosted by Anywhere Software. The Beta version of this
service was released on November 1, 2012 and has received a very enthusiastic welcome from
Basic4android's community of more than 30,000 developers.
The high level of fragmentation within the Android market makes it both expensive and
time-consuming for developers to test their applications on every relevant device and OS
version. In terms of the user interface, the multitude of available screen sizes and
resolutions have a profound effect on the layout and are a crucial factor in UI testing.
This is particularly relevant for applications that run on both smartphones and tablets.
"The Basic4android UI Cloud service is designed to simplify the testing of design
layouts in a highly fragmented Android market, saving developers both time and money,"
said Erel Uziel, CEO of Anywhere Software. "The UI Cloud comprises a set of Android phones
and tablets that cover the most common screen sizes and resolutions on the market. As all
the devices are hosted and managed by Anywhere Software, developers do not have to
purchase and maintain dozens of devices in order to test their layouts."
The UI Cloud works in conjunction with the Basic4android's powerful Visual Designer
tool, a true WYSIWYG visual editor supporting multiple screens and resolutions. The Visual
Designer allows the developer to build a layout and see the result immediately on a
specific device or emulator, without the need for compilation and deployment on a device.
Using the UI Cloud, developers can now view the results of their work on every device in
the cloud with a single click of their mouse. The service then displays two screenshots
for each device - one for portrait and one for landscape. This enables developers to see
where adjustments are needed and to make the necessary corrections within a matter of
minutes.
The practical advantages of the UI Cloud are already clear to Beta users, as evidenced
by the positive feedback on Basic4android's online developers' forum. For example, one
forum member known as PHB2 commented: "Just tested this myself and it worked like a charm.
I can now see that I need to pay greater detail to the way the screens are laid out!"
Basic4android supports all Android phones and tablets (from Android 1.6 and up to
Android 4.0). To date, the platform has been used to develop thousands of advanced
applications including features such as: SQL databases, GPS, Serial ports (Bluetooth),
Camera, XML parsing, Web services (HTTP), JSON, Animations, Network (TCP/IP), Text To
Speech (TTS), Voice Recognition, WebView, AdMob (ads) , Graphics, Services (background
tasks), NFC, USB and many more.
About Anywhere Software
Specializing in mobile development since 2005, Anywhere Software develops and markets
developers' tools for the Android and Windows Mobile platforms. Our flagship offering -
Basic4android - is a comprehensive, feature-rich Rapid Application Development toolbox
that enables both novices and experts to develop high-performance native Android apps.
Basic4android is used by thousands of Java developers worldwide to help them design and
implement their user interfaces for Android phones and tablets. In addition, Anywhere
Software offers Basic4ppc, a development platform for Windows Mobile. For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.basic4ppc.com.
Blackboard Mobile Apps Reach 4.5 Million Downloads
-- More Colleges and Universities Embrace Mobile Strategies to Keep Up with Rising Student Expectations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard's native mobile applications for learning and campus life have been downloaded more than 4.5 million times, the company announced today. The milestone caps a heavy period of use of Blackboard Mobile? apps during the back to school season, and marks a steady increase in the number of institutions leveraging the apps as part of their mobile strategies.
During the first two months of the fall 2012 semester alone, Blackboard Mobile? Learn was downloaded an average of 7,000 times per day with students logging in over 70 million times. Blackboard Mobile? Central helped students, alumni and others keep track of the college sports season and other news with over 10 million user checks of game scores, articles and schedules.
"The continuous adoption of mobility in education confirms that this 'trend' has truly become an expectation of today's college-bound students," said Kayvon Beykpour, General Manager of Blackboard Mobile. "The use of mobile devices in education is not an experiment. Rather, mobile has become a mission-critical channel of communication for everything from course delivery to university marketing and recruitment."
Branded for each institution, Blackboard Mobile Central is an LMS-agnostic suite of applications within a single mobile app that includes course catalogs, event calendars, university news, sports schedules, directories, interactive maps and custom campus tours. The number of institutions with an active Blackboard Mobile Central app in use for marketing, recruitment and campus life purposes has doubled since 2011. Some institutions have developed and launched their apps in as little as three months.
Blackboard Mobile Learn allows students to access documents in multiple formats, post announcements, create threaded discussion posts, create and upload content and much more. Since the introduction of personal license downloads earlier this year, over 120,000 students and faculty have purchased Blackboard Mobile Learn directly from the App Store or Google Play.
This announcement was made at Online Educa Berlin, where Kayvon Beykpour will speak about how Blackboard is helping institutions leverage mobile technology during Mobile Lunch Seminars.
Earlier this year, Blackboard Mobile Learn was awarded the Society of Pedagogy and Information (GPI)'s Comenius EduMedia Seal of Approval and the Comenius EduMedia Medal in the category 'Educational Management Systems'. The product also received a 2013 eLearning award, along with Ruhr University Bochum. Given by the eLearning Journal, the awards acknowledge the best and most innovative project consortia.
Blackboard Mobile apps are available as native applications for all major device platforms, including Android? and iOS®, as well as the mobile Web for all other Web-enabled devices.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Apple, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Blackboard Inc.
CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com
Mcor Technologies Announces Availability of the IRIS, the World's First True Colour 3D Printer
New standard delivers more hues, higher fidelity and photo-realistic parts with a dramatically lower cost of ownership
FRANKFURT, Germany, November 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Mcor Technologies Ltd [http://www.mcortechnologies.com ] today announced the
availability of a new 3D printer with the most powerful colour capability ever. Named
after the goddess of the rainbow, the Mcor IRIS
[http://www.mcortechnologies.com/products/iris ] prints in more than one million hues
simultaneously as it creates photo-realistic physical objects from 3D data. Available in
December, the IRIS will produce 3D models all week at Euromold 2012
[http://www.euromold.com/index.php?idQ&l=1 ], Hall 11.0, Stand B109.
High-fidelity colour is critical for many organizations in manufacturing, education,
architecture, military and health care that need product prototypes, architectural
studies, three-dimensional maps and medical models to improve sales, marketing,
communication, treatment and logistics.
While most "colour" 3D printers print only a handful of colours - one at a time in
solid patches - the IRIS delivers True Colour, printing different hues simultaneously from
a palette more than twice the size of its nearest competitor, including pure black.
Mcor takes its unique colour capability a major step further by rendering colour as
rich, vibrant and complex as it appears on a computer screen. That's because the build
material is paper, the original and natural medium for coloured ink. The plaster employed
by other 3D printers turns ink to mud, significantly altering intended hues.
"With the IRIS, what you see on your screen is what you get in your hand, and that's
limited only by your imagination," said Mcor co-founder and CEO Dr. Conor MacCormack. "Ink
was intended for paper, which is the ideal canvas for bright, high-resolution colour."
Other factors in IRIS colour quality include:
- Mcor's patented 3D colour ink, which permeates the entire part, not just
the surface.
- Printabilty on all surfaces, including undercuts and side walls.
- Consistent colour from part to part.
"The Mcor IRIS is just the 3D printer we've been waiting for," said Allan Valentin
Hansen, managing director of Mcor reseller Saitu Graphic Equipments Co.,Ltd
[http://saituprint.com ]. "Our customers want to cost-effectively produce high-quality,
durable 3D prototypes with the most realistic colours. These are precisely the
capabilities Mcor has delivered with the IRIS and I'm certain we will see a huge demand
for this new printer."
"In Education, the availability of a 3D printer opens up a new world of possibilities,
imagination, creativity and innovation," said Fred Hampton, co-owner of Mcor distribution
partner Southern Educational Systems [http://www.seslabs.com ] (SES). "The addition of
colour to the process exponentially multiplies and enhances the educational experience.
Let's open wide the iris of the mind's eye and experience the colours. Thank you Mcor."
IRIS specifications include:
- Build size
- A4 Paper: 256 x 169 x 150mm
- Letter Paper: 9.39 x 6.89 x 5.9 inches
- Layer Thickness:
- 0.1mm (0.004 in)
- 0.19mm (0.007in ply colour only)
- Colour resolution: 5760 x 1440 x 508 dpi
- Machine resolution: 0.004 inches
- File Formats for Printing: STL, OBJ, VRML
- Software: Mcor's SliceIT plus Colour Module
- Workstation Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Durable, affordable and eco-friendly
Mcor also delivers uniquely eco-friendly operation and the lowest cost of ownership in
its class.
The Mcor IRIS and its monochrome sibling, the Mcor Matrix 300+
[http://www.mcortechnologies.com/products ], are the world's only 3D printers that create
models from paper (standard Letter/A4 sheets), whether fresh or used. Models can be
disposed of in the recycling bin for cradle-to-grave sustainability. When pages are cut
and bound together, the model is tough, durable and stable - no infiltration is required.
Mcor 3D printers employ water-based adhesive - no toxic fumes, lasers, airborne powder
or toxic resins - enabling the machine to easily co-exist in an office or classroom. Part
cost is 5 percent of other technologies' costs, and total cost of Mcor IRIS ownership over
five years is one-fifth that of the competition.
Pricing and availability
The Mcor IRIS can be ordered today through Mcor's worldwide reseller network for
December delivery at EUR11,300 (GBP10,200 or $15,866 USD), the manufacturer's suggested
retail price per year for the three-year Free D plan. The unique Free D plan includes
machine use, free materials and service, and reflects Mcor's commitment to unfettered
innovation - encouraging access to and use of powerful 3D printing technology. Instead of
discouraging use through expensive consumables, the company rewards use with a flat price.
About Mcor Technologies Ltd
Mcor Technologies Ltd is an innovative manufacturer of the world's most affordable, full
colour and eco-friendly 3D printers. They are the only 3D printers to use ordinary
business-letter paper as the build material, a choice that renders durable, stable and
tactile models. Established in 2004 with a talented team of specialists in the area of 3D
printing, software and CAD/CAM, Mcor's vision is to make 3D printing more accessible to
everyone. The company operates internationally from offices in Ireland, the UK and
America. http://www.mcortechnologies.com.
For further information, please contact:
Deirdre MacCormack
Mcor Technologies Ltd
Tel: + 353(0)41-6862800
deirdre@mcortechnologies.com
Samsung Medison Showcases New Medical Equipment and Technology with Samsung Electronics at RSNA 2012
Presenting the biggest booth ever since joining the conference, Samsung Medison displays its medical device brand "GEO" with Samsung Electronics and premium product lines at the RSNA 2012. Samsung now drives its medical equipment business in full gear and advances into the US radiology market.
CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Medison, a leading global medical devices company, announced that it participated the "RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) 2012", held in McCormick Place, Chicago from November 25(th) to 30(th), in the biggest scale thus far. This is the first show in the U.S. highlighting a full line up of medical devices together with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., which is a testament to the company's investment in the radiology market with the goal to further expand its business worldwide.
Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about Samsung's medical device brand, GEO, which is Greek for earth, and included in the model names to demonstrate the company's commitment to global health through innovative medical devices. The GEO brand includes the XGEO for digital radiography, UGEO for ultrasound diagnostic system and LABGEO for in-vitro diagnostics.
The UGEO exhibit highlights ultrasound systems including premium lines that are soon to be released in the market. Samsung promotes its solidification of premium lines at this RSNA in order to increase its brand awareness in the radiology market after mainly targeting OB/GYN with high-end and mid-range ultrasound systems. Samsung Medison introduced the upgraded Accuvix A30, which features the *Single Crystal Transducer optimized for radiology.
At the New Technology exhibit, attendees will learn about the latest diagnostic imaging devices and the company's vision for the medical device industry. These products are designed for doctors to make more accurate and easier diagnoses through realistic imaging. In addition, customers will appreciate the innovative and superior design.
"Our vision is to grow our business worldwide by entering the radiology market in the U.S. with our high-quality products," stated Sang Won Bang, CEO of Samsung Medison and head of the Samsung Electronics Health & Medical Equipment Team. "Samsung will continue to put effort in developing innovative products that offer convenience to both doctors and patients in diverse diagnostic fields."
*The Single Crystal probe provides a wide bandwidth which allows the user to utilize wider range of frequency that grants a better resolution along with penetration.
About Samsung Medison
Samsung Medison is a leading global medical devices company. Founded in 1985, the company now sells cutting-edge medical devices including diagnostic ultrasound, digital X-ray and blood analyzer, in 110 countries around the world. The company has attracted global attention in the medical field with its R&D capabilities and advanced technologies. In 2011, Samsung Medison became an affiliate company of Samsung Electronics, integrating world's best IT, image processing, semiconductor and communication technologies into medical devices.For more information, please visit http://www.samsungmedison.com
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. creates more possibilities for more people, in more countries, than any other technology company. Samsung has become the global leader in consumer electronics and their components by bringing relentless innovation to a product portfolio that includes televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, refrigerators and memory chips. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com
Contact
Sangwhui (Steve) Won
MCI Part Manager, Marketing Group, Strategic Marketing Team
SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd
Tel: + 82-2-2194-1260
Mobile: +82-10-8747-1703
E-mail: sw.won@samsungmedison.com
Doug Kim
MCI Part Associate, Marketing Group, Strategic Marketing Team
SAMSUNG MEDISON Co., Ltd
Tel: +82-2-2194-1164
Mobile: +82-10-8865-7053
E-mail: doug.kim@samsungmedison.com
DNAinfo.com Chicago Brings Unique Neighborhood Coverage To the Nation's Greatest News Town
Online news service embeds award-winning journalists in Chicago's neighborhoods, reporting breaking stories that Chicagoans care about at http://www.DNAinfo.com/Chicago
CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DNAinfo.com, the award-winning online source for neighborhood news, brings its unique brand of neighborhood reporting to the streets of Chicago today with the launch of DNAinfo.com Chicago (http://www.DNAinfo.com/Chicago). Staffed by a fast-growing team of experienced journalists that includes some of Chicago's finest reporters and editors, the digital news service will provide comprehensive coverage of the city's neighborhoods and the forces that shape Chicagoans' lives.
"We're doing shoe-leather reporting in the best Chicago tradition, but we're doing it with a new medium," said Leela de Kretser, editorial director and publisher of DNAinfo.com. "Our reporters are embedded in neighborhoods across the city - from Rogers Park and Lakeview to Englewood and Chatham."
"We couldn't be more excited about bringing DNAinfo.com to Chicago," said DNAinfo.com founder and CEO Joe Ricketts. "Chicago is a city of neighborhoods and neighborhoods are what DNAinfo.com is all about."
Added de Kretser: "Our focus will be on covering the stories, and breaking the news that Chicagoans care about. DNAinfo.com is produced by Chicagoans, for Chicagoans. We're telling the neighborhoods' stories in Chicago's own voice."
The launch of DNAinfo.com Chicago comes three years after DNAinfo.com made its debut in New York City. Since then, DNAinfo.com New York has won numerous awards and established itself as a leading source of neighborhood news in the Big Apple, regularly beating the major New York dailies and attracting more than 2 million visits per month.
DNAinfo.com Chicago launches with a staff of 20 reporters and editors, all proven Chicago journalists. They include Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mark Konkol, formerly of the Chicago Sun-Times, as well as senior editors Dave Newbart and Justin Breen, formerly of the Sun-Times and the Times of Northwest Indiana, respectively. Jen Sabella and Lizzie Schiffman both join DNAinfo.com from Huffington Post Chicago. Erin Meyer joins DNAinfo.com from the Chicago Tribune and veteran journalist Ted Cox, formerly of the DailyHerald, will cover City Hall and politics for DNAinfo.com.
DNAinfo.com's New York site launched in 2009; its mission was, and is, to do objective news reporting in all five boroughs of the city. From the beginning, founder Ricketts told his editorial staff "to cover the news fairly and fearlessly."
Ricketts' business plan calls for DNAinfo.com to be run as a for-profit venture selling advertisements to community businesses in the neighborhoods it covered - and to provide original reporting, not aggregation of other outlets' coverage. DNAinfo.com also arms its reporters with the latest in newsgathering technology, enabling them to file stories and videos from their laptops and phones as news breaks.
The model has been a stunning, award-winning success, providing a sizzling blend of hard news, exclusives, and off-beat stories from all corners of New York City. In the past year, DNAinfo.com New York has broken stories ranging from the serious to the quirky, including:
-- The NYPD's ticket-fixing scandal
-- The National Arts Club leadership scandal
-- The pizza-eating goat story
-- The story of "Millionaire Madam" Anna Gristina
"Launching DNAinfo.com Chicago is exhilarating," de Kretser said. "We're excited about bringing our brand of reporting here. We'll provide the best coverage Chicagoans can get on crime, schools, restaurants and politics - you name it."
SOURCE DNAinfo.com Chicago
DNAinfo.com Chicago
CONTACT: Eric Herman, ASGK Public Strategies, +1-312-664-0153
Wayfair.com on Track to Hit $6 Million in Cyber Monday Sales
Highest Revenue Day in Company History for Online Home Goods Retailer
BOSTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfair.com, the largest online retailer of home products and furnishings, today announced a day of record-breaking Cyber Monday sales. The company is on track to exceed $6 million in revenue by midnight tonight with hourly sales up 55% from last year. This comes on the heels of a 37% increase in holiday weekend sales and $3.5 million in sales on Black Friday.
"We are seeing tremendous sales growth this holiday season," said Niraj Shah, CEO and co-founder of Wayfair.com. "The past few days have been remarkable and today will be our biggest day ever as Wayfair.com shoppers continue to discover great prices on everything they need for holiday entertaining, decorating and gifting."
In addition to reaching record sales, Wayfair.com has more than doubled the percent of revenue from mobile as consumers increasingly shop home furnishings and decor from iPads and other mobile devices. Top sellers on Wayfair.com today include coffee makers, down comforters, sheet sets, bean bag chairs, trampolines and a Justin Bieber cardboard cut-out.
About Wayfair.com
Wayfair.com offers a zillion things home - the largest online catalog of furniture, lighting, cookware and more. With this massive selection of more than five million products, chances are good people can find just the right items for their homes. Other sites under the Wayfair.com umbrella include AllModern.com and JossAndMain.com.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Wayfair.com employs more than 1000 people and was recently named the 28(th) most valuable private digital company in the world by Business Insider. Wayfair.com operates distribution and operations centers in Ogden, Utah and Hebron, Kentucky, and international offices in Galway, Ireland, London, Berlin and Sydney. For more information, please visit http://www.wayfair.com, or follow us at http://www.facebook.com/wayfair or at http://www.twitter.com/wayfair or check out our blog My Way Home at http://www.wayfair.com/blog.
Zillow to Acquire HotPads To Accelerate Growth of Rental Marketplace
SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z), the leading real estate information marketplace, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy San Francisco-based HotPads, a map-based rental and real estate search site for $16 million in cash. This is Zillow's first acquisition of a primarily consumer-facing company. The transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2012.
HotPads(TM) is an established and significant player in rentals for both consumers and professionals, offering a robust website and five mobile apps across iPhone®, iPad® and Android(TM). Nearly 2.8 million unique users visited HotPads in October(i), primarily to shop for rentals. Nearly 70 percent(ii) of all listings viewed during the month were homes or apartments for rent. The addition of HotPads will allow Zillow® to expand the size of its growing rental audience and extend the reach of its marketing tools and productivity solutions for rental professionals.
"This acquisition represents a significant step-change for Zillow Rentals, allowing us to dramatically increase the number of leads we send to landlords. HotPads has a younger, complementary and rental-focused audience. Now Zillow will become even more relevant to consumers at the beginning of their real estate life cycle," said Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow. "In addition, by acquiring an amazing engineering team, with a deep understanding of how people search for rentals and become tenants, we expect to accelerate our innovation and monetization of our rental marketplace."
Zillow is in the midst of growing its rental offering for consumers and professionals. In October 2012, the company launched a free marketplace and suite of tools for rental professionals, which includes listing distribution across the Zillow Rental Network, the largest rental network on the Web(iii) that also includes Yahoo!® Homes. Upon closing, Zillow expects HotPads to join the Zillow Rental Network.
"At HotPads, we're passionate about empowering people with tools and information to help them find the right place to live, and we have always admired Zillow's similar vision," said Matt Corgan, co-founder and CEO of HotPads. "Combining Zillow's toolkit for owners and managers with an unmatched community of new tenants--across Zillow, Yahoo! and HotPads-- we believe will enable the first true marketplace at scale for rentals."
Founded in 2005, HotPads has 19 employees, and will continue to operate from San Francisco.
HotPads will be the sixth acquisition by Zillow in less than two years. The company recently announced its intent to acquire Mortech, Inc., a mortgage technology company that provides essential software tools to the mortgage industry. In October, Zillow acquired Buyfolio(TM), an online and mobile collaborative shopping platform where home shoppers can search, track, organize and discuss for-sale listings with their real estate agent and others in their personal network. In June 2012, Zillow acquired RentJuice®, the foundation of Zillow Rentals. In 2011, the company acquired Diverse Solutions®, which helps real estate agents market their businesses and improve their personal websites, and Postlets®, a leading online real estate listing creation and distribution platform. Each of these companies also provide valuable services that support Zillow's strategic expansion beyond a traditional media model to offer a suite of marketing and business services to local professionals.
About Zillow, Inc.
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) is the leading real estate information marketplace, providing vital information about homes, real estate listings and mortgages through its website and mobile applications, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. Nearly 36 million unique users visited Zillow's websites and mobile applications in October 2012. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, Zillow Mobile, Postlets, Diverse Solutions, Zillow Rentals, Buyfolio and Mortech. The company is headquartered in Seattle.
Zillow.com, Zillow, Postlets, Diverse Solutions and RentJuice are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
Buyfolio is a trademark of Zillow, Inc.
Mortech is a trademark of Mortech, Inc.
HotPads is a trademark of HotPads, Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.
Yahoo! is a registered trademark of Yahoo! Inc.
(i )Source: Google Analytics, October 2012
(ii )Source: Google Analytics, October 2012
(iii) Source: comScore Media Metrix Real Estate Category Ranking by Unique Visitors, June 2012, US Data.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the statements regarding the expected benefits of our acquisition of HotPads and the expected transaction costs related to our acquisitions of HotPads, Buyfolio and Mortech. Statements containing words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "will," "projections," "business outlook," "estimate," or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Differences in Zillow's actual results from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow's control. Factors that may contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, Zillow's ability to successfully close, integrate and realize the benefits of its strategic acquisitions, including the planned acquisition of HotPads. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative, but is not exhaustive. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow's business and financial results, please review the "Risk Factors" described in Zillow's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and Zillow's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and in Zillow's other filings with the SEC. Except as may be required by law, Zillow does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LEAP Commerce launches the website version of its iOS app Best Decision(TM) today, brings the best shopping experience just in time for Cyber Monday. Live on http://www.getbestdecision.comtoday, the Best Decision e-commerce beta site brings millions of exciting products to consumers from their favorite sites in a beautiful new user interface, including Universal cart.
"Having built, the ultimate shopping experience on mobile, we wanted to strengthen our hold over the entire e-commerce ecosystem and bring Best Decision's great shopping features to the web," says LEAP's CTO Karel Baloun. "We've created the ultimate shopping experience catering to the need of all shoppers no matter how they like to shop - on their iPhone, iPads or on the web! LEAP's shopping platform is now available everywhere."
Ultimate Shopping Experience- ONE site ONE Universal Cart
The new site brings millions of great, exciting products together and lets users shop from all their favorite stores or sites using a single cart. Users can access their "Universal Cart" from the site or the app, ensuring users have a seamless shopping experience, no matter how they like to shop.
Personal Virtual Mall
Like the Best Decision app, the website helps users discover new products for them based on their personal style, price, brand & location preferences. The Best Decision website is a new beautiful way to shop from the best brands, retailers and specialty stores, right from ONE site.
Shop with Friends
Shoppers can easily shop with friends, like, save for later, curate their favorite things, and share their most beautiful finds on Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.
About LEAP Commerce
In late 2011, a passionate group of entrepreneurs, social media enthusiasts, and analytics professionals gathered to drive a new revolution in retail commerce. Our signature product the Best Decision iOS app, Best Decision website as well as our SDK make mobile shopping easy, fun, and social; bridging the gap between online and offline commerce. Learn More,www.leapcommerce.com.
Best Decision 3.1 available from Leap Commerce as free iPhone and iPad app on iTunes. A free Best Decision SDK is available to app developers.
Municipal Bonds for America Leaders Steps Up Advocacy Efforts
- Coalition members will meet with Congressional leaders in Washington on November 27th.
- Municipal Bonds for America unveils new website
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Municipal Bonds for America, a new coalition of municipal market professionals representing issuers, dealers, and state and local elected leaders unveiled the organization's new website today.
MuniBondsforAmerica.org (http://www.munibondsforamerica.org) will serve as an online resource for Municipal Bonds for America members, Members of Congress, congressional staff, and the media to access data on municipal bonds, issue papers, case studies on the effectiveness of municipal finance, and other information.
Leaders representing Municipal Bonds for America plan to meet with leading members of Congress and staff on Tuesday, November 27(th) in Washington to discuss how affordable borrowing through the municipal bonds market can help America's communities remain desirable places to live and competitive places to work.
For nearly 100 years, municipal bonds have provided a remarkably efficient way to identify, prioritize and fund state and local infrastructure projects. For America to remain competitive, much needs to be done to improve the nation's aging infrastructure.
About Municipal Bonds for America
Municipal Bonds for America is a group of municipal bond issuers, representing every segment of the market and located coast to coast, who are working with other municipal bond professionals from across America to explain the many benefits of the traditional municipal bond market, including the tax exemption which enables state and local governments to finance vital infrastructure at the lowest cost to their taxpayers while maintaining the integrity and value of the municipal bond market.
SOURCE Municipal Bonds for America
Municipal Bonds for America
CONTACT: Scott Matter, McGrath Matter Associates, +1-212-354-5588, smatter@mcgrathmatter.com
Half of Companies Worldwide Lack Awareness of Cyber Threats
ABINGDON, England, November 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
58 per cent admit lack of resources in both staffing and improving IT
security
Around 50 per cent of companies globally, and an even greater percentage in the USA
are unaware of, and don't take effective measures against, the most pressing cyber threats
that exist today.
According to a survey conducted by B2B International on behalf of Kaspersky Lab
[http://www.kaspersky.co.uk ], half of companies are not knowledgeable about the potential
security threats they may face. A significant number of key IT specialists surveyed were
not aware of any of the most common cyber threats - including those targeting the
corporate sector, while 31 per cent of respondents admitted they had never heard of any of
the cyber epidemics that recently posed direct threats to their organisations.
A further 58 per cent of the IT professionals surveyed highlighted a lack of resources
into both staffing and improving IT security systems, reducing the organisations ability
to cope with cyber security threats. This was mainly due to poor understanding among
senior managers of the reasons why IT departments exist - that is, their objectives and
the reasoning behind them.
Results from the survey also revealed that 35 per cent of companies have insufficient
numbers of personnel trained to deal with IT threats - an issue particularly prevalent in
North America. However, this problem cannot be dealt with simply by hiring new employees;
existing staff also need to be educated. This is emphasised by the low level of computer
literacy among employees, which can lead to confidential information leakages, and to the
infection - or even total disablement - of a company's IT infrastructure. Therefore
teaching staff the basics of IT security should be no less important than installing the
latest security software.
Commenting on the survey's findings, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and co-founder of Kaspersky
Lab, said: "Companies shouldn't underestimate global cyber threats. This issue has started
to be taken seriously of late, and businesses have begun to worry, leading to increases in
the number of IT staff working specifically in IT security (now about 40 per cent of IT
staff in companies all around the world). However, IT security staff are not always
sufficiently trained and competent to protect businesses from the most pertinent threats.
This is why our goal, as a leader in the IT security industry, is not only to produce
solutions, but also to raise awareness."
Kaspersky continues: "Increasing the level of computer literacy among staff is an
essential element of security, while senior management needs to be fully aware of the
potential consequences of cyber threats, and understand that reliable protection of the
corporate network is vital in ensuring the effective development of a company's IT
infrastructure. Through our global education projects we promote the importance of IT
security - its importance not only to individual companies, but to whole economies. Cyber
criminals can destroy the normal business environment; they could prevent future global
development and bring on economic and even political collapse. We are here to stop this
happening, and are confident of doing so."
The Global IT Security Risks survey canvassed more than 3,300 senior IT professionals
from 22 countries who influence IT security policy and also have a good grounding in
general business matters. The study gathered their views on the major issues facing the
industry. Respondents represented companies of all sizes from across the globe.
To learn more about the ground-breaking features of Kaspersky Lab's corporate IT
security solutions, please visit http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/beready.
Kaspersky Lab Newsroom
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new online newsroom, Kaspersky Lab Newsroom Europe
(http://newsroom.kaspersky.eu/en
[https://email.ascentpr.co.uk/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://newsroom.kaspersky.eu/en ]),
for journalists throughout Europe. The newsroom is specifically designed to serve many of
the media's most common requests, making it easier for journalists to find product and
corporate information, facts and figures, editorial copy, images, videos and audio files,
as well as details about the appropriate PR contacts.
About Info-Tech Research Group
With a paid membership of over 29,000 members worldwide, Info-Tech Research Group
(http://www.infotech.com) is the global leader in providing tactical, practical
Information Technology research and analysis. Info-Tech Research Group has a fourteen-year
history of delivering quality research and is North America's fastest growing full-service
IT analyst firm.
About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users.* Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an
innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers,
SMBs and Enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries across the
globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more at http://www.kaspersky.co.uk. For the latest on antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and
other IT security issues and trends, visit: http://www.securelist.com.
*The company was rated fourth in the IDC rating Worldwide Endpoint Security Revenue by
Vendor, 2010. The rating was published in the IDC report Worldwide IT Security Products
2011-2015 Forecast and 2010 Vendor Shares - December 2011. The report ranked software
vendors according to earnings from sales of endpoint security solutions in 2010.
(c) 2012 Kaspersky Lab. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. The only warranties for Kaspersky Lab products and services are set forth in the
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should
be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Kaspersky Lab shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Pure Success for VELOCITY World Media After Launching PureSystems(TM) and IBM Mobile Via Back-to-Back Nationwide Satellite Broadcasts
- Continued Online and Mobile Viewing to Reach 25,000 Viewers by End of November -
NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VELOCITY World Media(®), the largest global, private experiential television network, partnered with IBM in October to launch the company's new PureSystems(TM) and IBM Mobile products and is still creating buzz by leveraging VELOCITY's DownStream(®) post-broadcast marketing platform. DownStream is using the launch event to create an echo effect and drive business development with on-demand, plug-and-play content translated into eight languages for online and mobile viewers.
"What we're doing for IBM through our DownStream platform is echoing the excitement of the PureSystems and IBM Mobile launches by creating compelling online and mobile content that virtually brings viewers into the room for a historic event," said Philip Elias, president and CEO of VELOCITY World Media. "Everything we do is focused on accelerating and maximizing ROI for our clients. We ask ourselves from the beginning, and every step of the way, how can we optimize the content we're creating for business development? Not just for a day or a week, but for the next quarter and the next year."
VELOCITY and IBM launched PureSystems with a hybrid event featuring 330 in-house audience members and a High-Definition television broadcast via satellite to nine other venues, for a total of 4,000 high-value guests. Hosted by former Today and CBS Morning News anchor Faith Daniels, the interactive event was presented live from the Boston Back Bay Event Center and featured VELOCITY's exclusive MindShare(®) polling system, which enables viewers from coast-to-coast to participate by answering questions during the program.
The following day, IBM Mobile was introduced to another audience live via smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs with a broadcast hosted by Emmy(®) Award-winner "Chic Geek" Katie Linendoll from VELOCITY'S HD Studios at Manhattan Center. This nationwide audience also had an opportunity to weigh in via MindShare polling. With the addition of DownStream viewers, the PureSystems and IBM Mobile launch events will reach a highly targeted global audience of 25,000 key decision-makers by the end of November.
"This was a massive undertaking, spanning various IBM business units, multiple agencies, and it was seamless in the execution," said Matt Berry, director of IBM WebSphere and mobile demand generation. "Thanks to everyone for all of the hard work that went into making these broadcasts the best we've ever done at IBM."
VELOCITY World Media specializes in producing experiential television programming presented live via EchoStar satellite for invitation-only audiences at VELOCITY HD Digital Suites located in private clubs, restaurants and hotels in the top 200 markets across the world. In addition to producing cutting-edge broadcasts for a host of the world's top pharmaceutical, financial and technology companies, VELOCITY is changing the way that artists bring their music to the marketplace with FIRST SPIN(®), a private performance platform.
VELOCITY World Media, the largest global, private experiential television network, specializes in producing custom High-Definition television programming live via EchoStar satellite to invitation-only audiences at VELOCITY HD Digital Suites located in private clubs, restaurants and hotels in the top 200 markets across the world. Since 2005, VELOCITY has produced powerful HD broadcasts that have reached more than 300,000 key decision-makers with critical information across a wide range of topics while eliminating more than half of a billion pounds of climate-changing gases caused by air travel. For more information, visit http://www.VELOCITYWorldMedia.com.
Contact:
Jeff Donaldson
412.642.7700
For VELOCITY World Media
jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com
SOURCE VELOCITY World Media
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VELOCITY World Media
Stella Artois Unveils Personalized Holiday Greeting for Fans Around the World
Fans around the world can send their friends a unique holiday message from Stella Artois; Delivered moments later to their virtual front door using Google's Street View technology by Holiday Carole - Actress Alice Eve
LEUVEN, Belgium, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella Artois(®), the world's best-selling Belgian beer, was first brewed as a holiday gift for the people of Leuven, Belgium. This year, to celebrate the brand's seasonal heritage, Stella Artois has created a new gift for fans around the world that melds timeless elegance with modern technological sophistication to create a truly unparalleled experience.
Accessible via the brand's Facebook page and website, fans can enter a friend's name and address to create their holiday message. From there, Holiday Carole does the rest, arriving virtually at the recipient's front door, where she sings a holiday carol and presents the card's receiver with a virtual Stella Artois limited-edition holiday bottle, served in a personalized Stella Artois chalice. This modern holiday greeting integrates images of Carole on her journey with images of the recipient's own city or town, thanks to Google Street View and Maps technology.
"I loved the idea of caroling," said actress Alice Eve. "It embodies a sense of joy, and is a tradition that unites us in celebration during the holiday season."
"Stella Artois was originally crafted for the holidays. In commemoration, we're excited to provide our fans with a unique Stella Artois experience that reflects our heritage and style," said Pablo Firpo, Global Marketing Director, Stella Artois. "We think our fans will love this beautiful holiday greeting."
Each holiday season, Stella Artois creates a signature 750ml bottle of the Belgian lager. That bottle is now available nationwide.
Stella Artois(®) is part of a Belgian brewing tradition dating back to 1366. It is the number one Belgian beer in the world and is present in over 80 countries. Stella Artois(®) is a bottom filtered, blonde pilsner. It is thirst quenching with a malty middle and crisp finish delivering a full flavor and a hint of bitterness. Stella Artois(®) is best enjoyed served between 3 and 5 degrees Celsius and should be served in the unique Stella Artois(®) Chalice according to the 9-Step Pouring Ritual to guarantee a perfect experience of this gold standard lager.
SOURCE Stella Artois
Stella Artois
CONTACT: Laura Vallis, Stella Artois, +1-212-573-9283, laura.vallis@ab-inbev.com, or Dave McNamee, HL Group, +1-646-674-3635, dmcnamee@hlgrp.com
Art.com Launches Photos to Art(TM) Mobile Application
Turn Instagram Snapshots into Masterpieces from Your iPhone with Free, First-of-its-Kind Service
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Art.com Inc., the world's easiest place to discover, experience and buy art online, has launched its popular Photos to Art((TM)) service as a free mobile application. The first-ever app of its kind, Photos to Art offers Instagram and iPhone users the ability to turn personal photos of people, places and memories into stunning, high-quality works of wall art directly from their phones.
With the new application, people can upload customized photos with special effects from their Instagram accounts or--if they don't have an Instagram account--directly from their iPhone camera roll. After uploading their photos, users can choose the type of artwork they would like to create from a gallery, including large-scale artistic canvas, wood mounting, photographic poster prints and custom-framed pieces with Art.com's best-selling moulding options to compliment any snapshot.
"With most of us relying on camera phones to capture those unexpected yet special moments in our daily lives, we have created a breakthrough mobile app that makes it easy to instantly create stunning works of art directly from your phone," said Geoffroy Martin, CEO of Art.com. "With our new Photos to Art mobile app, people can discover and create art they love anywhere--transforming simple snapshots into marvelous masterpieces in minutes."
The Photos to Art application has several features to help people create unique, personalized works of art. First, they can see what the photo looks like hung on a wall through the Room View feature, which offers views of a living room, kitchen and dining room. For an even more personalized assessment, the Visualizer allows users to see what the piece will look like on their own wall, from a perspective of 5 to 15 feet away. In addition, while sizes range from 8 x 10 inches to 20 x 30 inches, users are only able to select photo art in sizes appropriate for the quality of photo they uploaded with the app's Smart Sizing. Lastly, to leverage the new capabilities of Apple's iOS 6, people can also upload their panoramic photos and create 8 x 24 inch panoramic prints.
All Photos to Art products are hand-made by professional artisans in the U.S.A. Our custom framed options are made from solid wood and come with acid-free mats and acrylic glazing. Photos on canvas are stretched onto 1.5 inch wooden support bars, museum-wrapped with hand-painted black edges and covered with an anti-UV acrylic finish to protect the image from dust, moisture and fading. Prices start at $4 for poster prints, $25 for wood mounting, $50 for custom frames and $35 for artistic canvases. Further, Art.com's custom packaging ensures the personalized photo art will arrive at the customer's doorstep in a matter of days in excellent condition, and all Art.com products are backed with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Photos to Art has been featured by Apple as a New and Noteworthy application and is available now for free in iTunes. The service is also availableon Art.com.
About Art.com Inc.
With more than 12 million customers in 120 countries worldwide, Art.com Inc. is the world's largest online specialty retailer of high-quality wall art. The company was founded in 1998 with one goal--to help people find the art they love so they can love their spaces more. Offering an unparalleled assortment of art images, Art.com's vision is to forever lead the way art is experienced and consumed. Art.com Inc. runs three sites in the USA--Art.com, AllPosters.com and ArtistRising.com--and has a strong international presence with 25 local sites in Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and South America.
The company offers custom framing and specialty printing, interactive visualization tools to help people find the perfect piece of art for their space and artCircles, an app for iPad, that lets users explore art from a hand-picked selection of curated collections. Art.com, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Emeryville, CA, with other facilities in Ohio, North Carolina and the Netherlands. Art.com. We Are Art, YOU+ART and artCircles are trademarks of Art.com Inc. For more information, visit http://www.art.com.
comScore Announces Availability of Brand Survey Lift(TM) Pulse, a Campaign Branding Effectiveness Solution for Measuring Breakthrough and Impact in Real-Time
BSL Pulse Enables In-Flight Campaign Optimization to Improve Targeting, Maximize Yield and Reduce Wasted Ad Spend
RESTON, Va., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced the availability of Brand Survey Lift(TM) Pulse (BSL Pulse), an actionable, integrated and accurate campaign branding effectiveness product for measuring the breakthrough and impact of campaigns in real-time. BSL Pulse enables agencies, publishers and brands to optimize campaigns in-flight, thereby helping to improve targeting, maximize yield and reduce wasted ad spend. BSL Pulse is currently available in 23 markets worldwide, with additional market rollouts occurring in the coming months.
"There is a growing need for real-time campaign effectiveness results that are truly actionable, meaning they provide not just quick insights but also meaningful metrics that enable course-correction in real-time," said Anne Hunter, Senior Vice President, Advertising Effectiveness at comScore. "BSL Pulse goes beyond answering basic effectiveness questions about the ability of a campaign to generate lifts in breakthrough, intent-to-purchase or likelihood-to-recommend, by also revealing the drivers of that impact, whether it's the strength of the creative, publisher or placement, as well as the audience segments posting the strongest lifts. Answers to these more telling questions are what can truly inform in-flight optimization, which helps deliver stronger ROI."
BSL Pulse, a part of comScore's AdEffx(TM) suite, offers several key advantages over existing short-form branding effectiveness solutions:
-- Actionable. Unlike other single-question solutions, BSL Pulse includes
up to five questions to go beyond 'the what' to also answer 'the who'
and 'the why' questions needed to make smart optimization and future
planning decisions.
-- Integrated. BSL Pulse offers intuitive and efficient survey set up and
in-flight optimization by leveraging a single tag (employed throughout
the AdEffx suite) in a single study through a single partner. This
eliminates the need to parse together multiple studies through multiple
vendors, making it operationally efficient and simple.
-- Accurate. Unlike other studies available in the market, each BSL Pulse
study uses the highest quality methods to deliver the highest quality
results, proving that just because a survey is quick doesn't mean the
results can't be reliable. All survey results are weighted and balanced
against actual ad delivery to ensure that results are representative of
the audience actually exposed to the ad campaign, not just those who are
most likely to take surveys.
"BSL Pulse offered a quick solution that exceeded our expectations. Between the ease of execution and speed of feedback, BSL Pulse addresses a lot of limitations in other products in the market," said Matt Devlin, Digital Director, PHD Canada. "While the campaign was still running, we were already getting a reading on its performance. These insights allowed us to quickly optimize the media buy to drive stronger results - based on brand awareness and purchase intent."
For more information about Brand Survey Lift Pulse, please email learnmore@comscore.com.
About comScore
comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital business analytics. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/companyinfo.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, expectations regarding the impact and benefits to comScore from Brand Survey Lift Pulse, financial or otherwise. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: the features and characteristics of the product, the rate of development of the digital marketing intelligence, Internet advertising and e-Commerce markets; the growth of the Internet as a medium for commerce, content, advertising and communications; and the acceptance of new products and methodologies by the industry, including existing and prospective clients.
For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to comScore's most recent respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and from time to time other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available on the SEC's Web site (http://www.sec.gov).
Stockholders of comScore are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. comScore does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
New Visa Consumer Authentication Service Combats eCommerce Fraud
Visa information product provides powerful online fraud detection while minimizing friction for eCommerce transactions
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced a new solution in its information products line up to help issuers reduce the risk of eCommerce fraud using real-time, risk-based transaction analysis. Called the Visa Consumer Authentication Service, the solution is designed to seamlessly support an issuer's Three Domain Secure (3-D Secure) program such as Verified by Visa and is available in all Visa Inc. markets immediately.
Visa Consumer Authentication Service authenticates the consumer prior to the authorization process, adding a powerful layer of protection against fraud. As the consumer begins the online checkout process, the solution performs a real-time risk assessment of the transaction based on numerous inputs including device and transaction information and historical spending patterns. The result is that issuers can complete lower-risk eCommerce transactions without requiring consumers to go through the extra step of entering their passwords or other verification. The solution minimizes disruption and abandonment at the point of purchase, while also helping issuers and merchants reduce fraud losses.
"Cyber Monday is the day when consumers traditionally begin searching the Internet for holiday gifts and sales. Coinciding with this busy online shopping period, Visa is launching Visa Consumer Authentication Service, providing an extra layer of protection to online transactions," said Silvio Tavares, head of global information products for Visa Inc. "This solution is another example of how we use Visa's network intelligence to create tangible value for merchants and our financial institution clients. Because the solution only prompts consumers for verification of the riskiest transactions, most consumers will have a streamlined authentication process when using Verified by Visa."
Visa Consumer Authentication Service is a hosted access control server that provides issuers with the following capabilities:
-- Sophisticated risk-based authentication. Visa Consumer Authentication
Service's risk-scoring model takes into account enhanced inputs,
including critical information about the device, transaction information
and spending profiles. This data will enhance issuers' decision-making
ability to identify potential fraud and prompt for verification only
when necessary.
-- Dynamic methods of authentication. Visa Consumer Authentication Service
supports a wide range of account holder authentication methods. This
means higher-risk transactions may be verified by the issuer in a
variety of ways including more secure, dynamic methods such as one-time
passwords or hardware tokens.
-- Support for mobile. Visa Consumer Authentication Service can be
integrated to function through a range of devices including mobile
phones and tablets, to ensure consumers have a secure, efficient and
reliable payment experience when shopping through another channel beyond
the PC.
-- Rules for strategy refinement. Visa Consumer Authentication Service
provides issuers with the tools to write additional rules to further
refine risk decisioning capabilities.
To learn more about Visa Consumer Authentication Service or to sign up, issuers should contact their Visa account executive.
About Visa
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. We operate one of the world's most advanced processing networks--VisaNet--that is capable of handling more than 24,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.
SOURCE Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
CONTACT: Sofia Mata-Leclerc, Visa Inc., +1-650-432-2990, globalmedia@visa.com; Jay Hopkins, CRC Public Relations, for Visa Inc., +1-703-683-5004 ext. 107, jhopkins@crcpublicrelations.com
'Libon' an All-in-One Communication App: Free HD Calls, Messaging and Personalized Visual Voicemail
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, November 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Name: Libon (available for iOS on the App Store)
Quick Pitch: Libon - the most innovative and useful all-in-one communications app that
will change the way you communicate with the people that matter
Key features: 3 in 1 Free HD calls, Text messages, and smart personalized visual
voicemail - on any network
Orange Vallee part of France Telecom-Orange, one of the world's leading
telecommunications operators, today officially launched Libon [http://www.libon.com ] -
its free iOS communication app available in 90 countries. Libon enables users to make free
High Definition voice calls, send text messages and create personalized voicemails all
from one simple-to-use app. Libon works on any US network. Libon will be available on
Android in early Q1 2013.
Free HD calls
Libon users will enjoy completely free high quality voice calls between Libon users,
wherever they are, in the same country or on the other side of the world.
Your contacts only need to download Libon for free from the App Store to begin
enjoying free HD crystal clear calls between each other, all you need is 3G/4G or Wi-Fi
connections.
Free messages
Libon's instant messaging is as easy-to-use as SMS.
Conversations - not just calls
For each of your contacts, Libon summarizes your recent conversations, pulling into
one place instant messaging, calls, and voicemails so you can have insightful contextual
communications.
Best personalized voicemail: make your callers feel special
Libon's voicemail offers advanced features including customized greetings for
individuals or groups, and text transcription of voicemails*.
You don't speak the same way to your partner, your family, your colleagues or your
customers so Libon lets you sort your contacts into groups, each group hearing a different
greeting message. Callers are recognized by their name and even receive your location, if
part of a trusted group. Greetings may integrate your last tweet or Facebook status to
dynamically update the greeting message*.
For when it's not convenient, there's no need to listen to voice messages, Libon
converts voice messages to text. And with Libon you don't even have to record greetings,
just type them in Libon and choose a voice from our voice library*.
Never lose anything
Contacts, conversations, messages - everything is saved and synched in our cloud. Lost
your phone? Just download Libon on your new handset and find everything in its place.
Free...
A free version of Libon is available with free HD calls and text messaging between
Libon users, a visual voicemail with greetings customization for up to 3 different
contacts or groups of contacts, Text-to-speech functionality*, voicemails transcription
for Libon contact messages*, iPhone and email notification of missed voicemails received,
etc....
...or upgrade to Premium
In all 90 countries, including the US, users can opt for the Premium option. This
in-app subscription provides unlimited customized greetings, full-length transcription of
all voicemail messages*, unlimited storage and email copies of all voicemails. In
addition, Libon offers its Premium users a full hour of international calling every month
to landlines or mobile numbers in 31 countries - allowing users to use or experiment with
Libon even with friends or family who don't yet use it.
All this combines to make Libon the most powerful communications app available today.
France Telecom-Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with
sales of 45.3 billion euros for 2011 and has 170,000 employees worldwide at 30 September
2012, including 105,000 employees in France. Present in 33 countries, the Group has a
total customer base of 227 million customers at 30 September 2012, including 169 million
mobile customers and 15 million broadband Internet (ADSL, fibre) customers worldwide.
Orange is one of the main European operators for mobile and broadband Internet services
and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing
telecommunication services to multinational companies. With its industrial project,
"conquests 2015", Orange is simultaneously addressing its employees, customers and
shareholders, as well as the society in which the company operates, through a concrete set
of action plans. These commitments are expressed through a new vision of human resources
for employees; through the deployment of a network infrastructure upon which the Group
will build its future growth; through the Group's ambition to offer a superior customer
experience thanks in particular to improved quality of service; and through the
acceleration of international development. France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on NYSE
Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information
(on the internet and on your mobile): http://www.orange.com, http://www.orange-business.com,http://www.orange-innovation.tv or to follow us on
Twitter: @presseorange.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are
trademarks of Orange Brand Services Limited, Orange France or France Telecom.
Orange
CONTACT: Press Contacts : MUSTARD PR, Andrew Durkin / Dan Walsh, andrew@mustardpr.com / dan@mustardpr.com , +44(0)1753-656-661.
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network In Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany Area
JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network
WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on three sites in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany
Counties area, expanding and filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in recent
months. 4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status
updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G
networks.
WHERE: New 4G LTE sites are located in Pomfret (Chautauqua County), Freedom (Cattaraugus County), and Alfred Station
(Allegany County).
BACKGROUND: The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more 4G LTE coverage than all other competitors' networks combined.
As of November 15, the network is available to more than 250 million people in more than 440 markets
throughout the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, users will see average data
rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
To learn more about how 4G LTE is changing the ways Verizon Wireless customers communicate, please visit http:/
/news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/11/4G-LTE-network-innovation.html
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
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http://twitter.com/VZWjohno
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network in Otsego County
ONEONTA, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network
WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on a site in Otsego County. 4G LTE lets Verizon
Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share
music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
WHERE: The new Otsego County 4G LTE site is located in Pittsfield.
BACKGROUND: The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more 4G LTE coverage than all other competitors' networks combined.
As of November 15, the network is available to more than 250 million people in more than 440 markets
throughout the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, users will see average data
rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
To learn more about how 4G LTE is changing the ways Verizon Wireless customers communicate, please visit http:/
/news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/11/4G-LTE-network-innovation.html
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
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http://twitter.com/VZWjohno
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and Fringe Coming to Netflix Canada
Netflix Canada To Be The Exclusive Online Home Of Complete Prior Seasons Of Hit Warner Bros. TV Series And Feature Films
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. International Television Distribution today announced an exclusive licensing agreement allowing Netflix members in Canada to instantly watch previous seasons of serialized dramas and feature films from Warner Bros.
The first two seasons of The Vampire Diaries, the hit teen supernatural drama, are now available on Netflix Canada with season three following on January 1. Complete previous seasons of Pretty Little Liars, the mystery-thriller following four teen friends whose clique falls apart with the disappearance of their queen bee, and Fringe, the science fiction series from J.J. Abrams, will also be available in Canada on January 1.
Also coming to Netflix as part of the agreement is the hilariously debauched, The Hangover Part II; Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises with Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway; and the comedy, Horrible Bosses with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman, as well as numerous other Warner Bros. titles that will be exclusively available online on Netflix Canada for a limited period following their pay television window.
"We are thrilled to be the exclusive online subscription home for The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, Fringe and great Warner Bros. feature films in Canada," said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. "Over the years, we've learned that our members love to immerse themselves in serialized dramas and great movies, and we think that our Canadian members are going to love these latest additions to the service."
"We are pleased to extend our great relationship with Netflix to the benefit of their Canadian subscribers -- giving them access to full past seasons of some of our most popular and addictive serialized dramas and blockbuster feature film titles," said Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. International Television.
About Netflix:
With more than 30 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordics, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, over 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit http://www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
CONTACT: Betsy Weber of Netflix Inc., +1-408-402-1643, bweber@netflix.com; or Scott Rowe of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution, +1-818-954-5806, scott.rowe@warnerbros.com
Symmetricom Expands Test Set Portfolio with New High-Performance Test Probe
Small form factor probe tests Phase Noise and Allan Deviation with leading-edge performance
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom(®), Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced the launch of a new high-performance, low-cost measurement solution, the Symmetricom 3120A Phase Noise Test Probe. The latest addition to Symmetricom's state-of-the-art timing test set portfolio, the 3120A Test Probe comes in a convenient small form factor and measures Phase Noise and Allan Deviation as part of the base hardware kit. Additional software options are available to measure AM noise floor and signal statistics such as HDEV, TDEV, MDEV and jitter, and for use as a frequency counter and for mask testing.
Unlike traditional solutions that are desktop-bound due to size and weight, Symmetricom's 3120A Test Probe is small enough to be carried around from location-to-location, and inexpensive enough to have at each bench. Whether used on a busy manufacturing floor, in a tight server closet or in R&D labs, the 3120A helps characterize reference clocks, used in high-performance applications, achieve the highest accuracy without requiring calibration.
The 3120A Test Probe comes with easy-to-use, intuitive software to take measurements and conduct analysis. The 3120A Phase Noise Test Software displays results in seconds without the need for external data processing.
"The Symmetricom 3120A is an excellent low cost phase noise test probe that customers can use with their existing PC equipment to achieve state-of-the-art measurements," said Sam Stein, chief scientist for Symmetricom. "It is an ideal extension to Symmetricom's line of phase noise products."
Symmetricom will introduce the 3120A Test Probe at the Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Systems and Applications Meeting, which takes place on November 26 - 29 in Reston, Virginia. Symmetricom will be at booth # 6 conducting demonstrations and providing information about the 3120A Test Probe, in addition to Symmetricom's other timing and synchronization products.
In addition, Dr. Samuel Stein will present the following tutorial on Monday, November 26 at PTTI:
Who: Dr. Samuel Stein, chief scientist, Symmetricom
What: Time and Frequency Measurement Theory and Bench-top Demonstrations
When: Monday, November 26, 2012, 2:15 pm
About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS(®) timing. Symmetricom is the recipient of the following 2012 awards: Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Innovation Award, Best Carrier Ethernet Core Product at Carrier Ethernet World Congress and GNSS Leadership Product Award. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.
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Symmetricom Contact:
Tracy Schriver
Symmetricom, Inc.
t: 408-964-7649
tschriver@symmetricom.com
Media Contact:
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GolinHarris for Symmetricom
t: 415-318-4380
lrose@golinharris.com
Huntkey Unveils 65W ES Notebook Adapter -- Ultra Edition
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Huntkey has unveiled its new 65W ES Notebook Adapter - Ultra Edition. Compared to the traditional 65W ES Notebook Adapter, the ultra edition is mainly improved in three aspects:
1. The conversion efficiency is increased to 88.5%, 1.5% higher than 65W ES.
2. The stand-by power is lower than 0.15W, whereas the stand-by power of 65W
ES is lower than 0.3W.
3. The stand-by surface temperature is lowered by 6 Celsius, compared to the
traditional edition (under the circumstance of 230V and 20 Celsius).
(http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/eWebEditor/UploadFile/201211/2012112285416229.jpg)
With lower stand-by power and higher conversion efficiency, the 65W ES ultra edition is super energy-efficient. Coupled with a wider layout, the surface temperature is 6 Celsius lower, therefore leading to a longer lifespan of the adapter.
The 65W ES ultra edition is loaded with Over Voltage Protection, Over Current Protection, Over Temperature Protection and Short Circuit Protection, assuring the maximum safety of the adapter and the connected devices.
The 65W ES ultra edition is equipped with 8 different tips. So if you buy a 65W ES ultra edition, you can use it on almost any laptop of different brands.
Features:
-- High efficiency: >.5%
-- Stand by power: <= 0.15W
-- Surface temperature: <= 59.30C (working environment for 230V and 200C)
-- Multiple Protections: OVP, OCP, OTP and SCP
Specifications:
The Huntkey 65W ES Notebook Adapter - Ultra Edition will be available in PICO, Tran Anh, Hoanlong and Sang Tao in Vietnam, Vatan in Turkey, shop.ww.kz, Logycom shop and Pulser shop in Kazakhstan, DNS shop in Russia, Massmart in South Africa and other leading computer resellers all over the world.
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, etc. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, etc.
New Social Media Platform, Vir2o, to Launch Beta Monday, December 17
Diverse set of features offered on one social network in real time
ATLANTA, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB: ECDC) is pleased to announce its new social media engagement platform, Vir2o, will officially launch its beta Monday, December 17, 2012.
The beta launch of Vir2o, an interactive media site that's been in development for 12 months, will create a new paradigm in the social media landscape.
"These days you often hear that the world is getting increasingly smaller, and Vir2o is a true testament to that," said ECDC CEO and creator of Vir2o Kayode Aladesuyi. "Vir2o facilitates real-time social interaction between people, friends and families regardless of where in the global village they may be located. We do this with relevant and engaging activities because we truly want to bring people together in a new and exciting way. To us, this means going beyond simple sharing and liking."
The Vir2o beta is the first step toward delivering a fully interactive social media experience to users across the globe. Once registered at http://www.vir2o.com, beta testers can:
-- Engage and interact
-- Upload and share music and photos
-- Shop the marketplace and recommend favorite items
-- Play games with friends
-- Refer users to the beta for a chance to win a trip to Paris
For the first time, all of these features will be offered in real-time on one robust social networking site. Additional features are slated to be rolled out with the full launch of Vir2o in first quarter 2013.
"Vir2o was conceived as an innovative platform to offer real-time interaction to users and better engagement between businesses and their target audiences," said ECDC Director of Business Development and Marketing Andrej Jeremic. "Our monetization strategy offers a non-intrusive and relevant advertising approach where users embrace messaging as an integral part of the experience. There is a clear distinction between Vir2o and other social media networks, which is what makes it a true game changer."
The Vir2o real-time live community team is hosting a press event in late November and is available for interviews about the new platform.
For more information on the Vir2o beta launch, or if you'd like more information on the press event, please email meredith.pruden@eastcoastdiversified.com or call 770.953.4184 x 25.
About East Coast Diversified Corporation (ECDC.OB) - ECDC is a holding corporation with a diversified group of technology companies. Its business portfolio includes companies offering technology for logistics and asset management, media entertainment, transportation safety and class attendance monitoring and social media applications.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the Company's entry into new commercial businesses, the risk of obtaining financing, recruiting and retaining qualified personnel, and other risks described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligation to provide updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events.
Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. Launches New Corporate Website And Video
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol: NTE) today launched a new, enhanced version of the company's corporate website at http://www.namtai.com. The new site has been designed to improve the overall experience for web visitors and features a variety of improvements in terms of appearance, usability and content. The Company has also created a new corporate video that demonstrates Nam Tai's commitment to delivering dependable performance for customers and reinforces Nam Tai's proud heritage as a manufacturer of industry-leading electronic products for over three decades.
"We are excited about launching our new website which has been updated and streamlined to better serve investors, customers, shareholders and the public. The new website also reflects the strategic shift we have made over the last few years to position the Company for new growth opportunities. During this time we have made substantial investment in advanced manufacturing equipment, to produce value-added LCD modules for the world's most sought-after smartphones, tablets and automobile dashboard displays. Our new website and corporate video carries our message that everyone at Nam Tai has committed to support its customers with speed in product ramp-up, delivery, and quality regardless of complexity or product mix," stated Mr. M.K. Koo, Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Nam Tai.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OUR SHARE PRICE TO DECLINE
Certain statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "seek" or "believe". These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activities, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, a deterioration of the markets for the Company's customers' products and the global economy as a whole, which could negatively impact the Company's revenue and the ability of the Company's customers to confirm prior orders or pay for the Company's products; the financial resources and credit rating of Company's customers under the current global recession; the effects that current credit and market conditions could have on the liquidity and financial condition of our customers and suppliers, including any impact on their ability to meet their contractual obligations; the sufficiency of the Company's cash position and other sources of liquidity to operate its business; the negative effects of increased competition pressure on the Company's revenues and margins; component quality or shortage, whether or not cause by customers change in specifications, delay in the Company's ability to take possession of land for development of additional production facilities, continued inflation and appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar; rising labor costs in China and changes in the labor supply and labor relations our ability to win additional government business. In particular, you should consider the risks outlined under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in our Current Report filed from time to time on Form 6-K. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this press release; as such, they should not be unduly relied upon as circumstances change. Except as required by law, we are not obligated, and we undertake no obligation, to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that might reflect events or circumstance occurring after the date of this release or those that might reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
ABOUT NAM TAI ELECTRONICS, INC.
We are an electronics manufacturing and design services provider to a select group of the world's leading OEMs of telecommunications, consumer electronic, medical and automotive products. Through our electronics manufacturing services operations, we manufacture electronic components and subassemblies, including LCD modules, FPC subassemblies and image-sensor modules and PCBAs. These components are used in numerous electronic products, including mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers, digital cameras, electronic toys, handheld video game devices, and entertainment devices. We also manufacture finished products, including mobile phone accessories, home entertainment products and educational products. We assist our OEM customers in the design and development of their products and furnish full turnkey manufacturing services that utilize advanced manufacturing processes and production technologies.
Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. is a corporation registered in the British Virgin Islands and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol "NTE"). All the Company's operations are located in the People's Republic of China.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Mr. Kevin McGrath, Managing Partner of Cameron Associates and financial statements, +1-212-245-4577, kevin@cameronassoc.com
uBid Launches "Buy a Toy, Give a Toy" Toy Drive to Bring Cheer to Children in Need
For Every Toy Purchased by Holiday Shoppers, uBid Will Donate a Toy to "Toys for Tots"
CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For uBid, 'tis the season of giving (back). The go-to online marketplace for everything electronics has kicked off the "Buy a Toy, Give a Toy" initiative, benefitting Toys for Tots. Now through December 31, for every toy purchased on uBid, the company will donate a toy to Toys for Tots(1), helping make the season brighter for Chicagoland children in need. Holiday shoppers can visit uBid.com to bid on a toy for a child on their list.
"It's tragic that so many children are living in poverty, so uBid would like to help Toys for Tots make sure there's a gift for them to unwrap this season," said Scott Koerner, president and CEO of uBid. "It's our chance and responsibility to give back where we see the need. We hope our efforts will bring a bit of happiness and holiday spirit to deserving children and their families."
uBid offers an array of rotating toys, including popular brands like Mattel, Fischer Price and Lego. With prices ranging from $1 to $150, shoppers can find toys that meet kids' tastes and adults' budget. The "Buy a Toy, Give a Toy" initiative runs in auction format, with most bids starting at $1 and/or available with the "buy-it-now" option, allowing customers to purchase the toy outright for a particular amount. Additionally, uBid's sister site, RedTag.com, a fixed-price deal marketplace, will host a weeklong, toy-focused event, featuring highly sought-after toys marked at competitive prices, all "buy-it-now" which will go toward the initiative.
The average American is expected to spend more than $700 on holiday gifts this year(2). "Buy a Toy, Give a Toy" provides shoppers with the opportunity to find the perfect toy for a loved one while benefiting a child in need, all without leaving the comfort of their home or dealing with the dreaded holiday shopping crowds. Visit uBid.com (or RedTag.com) now through the end of the year and click on the Toys for Tots "Buy a Toy, Give a Toy" link to buy a toy and bring a smile to the face of a child you care about this holiday season while benefitting Toys for Tots.
(1 )Up to 3,000 toys
(2 )Time Magazine
About uBid.com
uBid.com launched in 1997 and has since remained the go-to online marketplace offering new, overstock, closeout and recertified products within the technology industry, as well as 25 additional categories, including Collectibles, Fine Art, Jewelry, Home and Garden, Travel and more. About six million members use uBid to find discounted items from brand name manufacturers and other certified professional sellers. Specializing in offering substantial deals on some of the coolest technology and electronics in the market, uBid's lasting partnerships with some of the top product manufacturers during the last 15 years ensures that all items are of the highest quality. Recently re-launched with new ownership, uBid remains one of the lowest priced auction sites offering auction listings, fixed-price options, and Deals from its sister site, RedTag.com. For more information about uBid, visit them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uBid.Redtag, on Twitter at @uBidDeals, and at http://www.uBid.com
About Toys for Tots
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program relies on the generous donations of the American public and corporate partners to deliver gifts to children at Christmas, along with a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.
Media Contact:
Leslie Petersen
Zapwater Communications
P: 312.943.0333
E: Leslie@Zapwater.com
Sectra RIS, Version 7.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification as an EHR Module
SHELTON, Connecticut, November 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
International medical technology company, Sectra [http://www.sectra.com/medical ]
(NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: SECT B), announces the Sectra RIS, Version 7.0, is 2011/2012
compliant and has been certified as an EHR Module.
The testing was conducted by the Certification Commission for Health Information
Technology (CCHIT(R)), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider
certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The
2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify
eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA).
"This certification is important for our North American RIS customers as a way to
secure income by qualifying for EHR incentive payments and as protection against the
planned reduction in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements," says Vice President of
Research and Development for Sectra, Kevin Collins.
Sectra RIS, Version 7.0's certification number is CC-1112-100053-1 and was certified
on November 19, 2012. Sectra RIS meets the following certification criteria:
170.302(a)(c-j)(o-v) and 170.304(c-j). The clinical quality measures to which it has been
certified include: NQF 0421, 0013, 0028, 0041, 0024, 0038, 0061, 0031 and 0027. ONC-ATCB
2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the
certified EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it
guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
Sectra RIS, Version 7.0 will be displayed in Booth #7118 at the Radiological Society
of North America (RSNA 2012).
About Sectra
With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and
services for radiology, women's health, orthopaedics and rheumatology. More than 1,400
hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the systems daily, together
performing over 70 million radiology examinations annually. This makes Sectra one of the
world-leading companies within systems for handling digital radiology images. Sectra's
systems are installed worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com
MSSD Plows into Cyber Monday Revenues with New TeliPad Product Launch
CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD) has just launched their technological breakthrough TeliPad, expected by management to be a big Cyber Monday "must have" and ongoing sales phenomenon for the 2012 holiday season.
More information on the TeliPad and other breakthrough technology and products that Massive Dynamics develops and sells may be seen at http://www.MassiveDynamicsCorp.com
About Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD)
Massive Dynamics, Inc. is a Nevada corporation listed on the OTCBB under the trading symbol MSSD. The Company is an acquirer, developer and seller of leading edge communications technology and products - mainly focusing on the profitability of the oncoming universal Web 4.0 technologies. Web 4.0 centers mainly around systems that involve "Intelligent Interaction" with users. The Company is currently planning to announce several Web 4.0 product advances over the next 13 months.
Media Contact:
Oscar Hines, President
Massive Dynamics, Inc.
(408) 973-7857
In recent years, overall travel bookings have seen flat growth, while online bookings
have been rapidly growing to become the main channel for flight and travel purchases. 37%
of British adults said they conduct all of their holiday research online, and 26% make
their booking online[1]. Forrester predicts that leisure and unmanaged business travellers
will spend $102 billion online, and will climb 41% to nearly $143 billion during the next
five years.
Standing out in this crowded marketplace is not easy, so keeping visitors and
customers engaged on a website, Facebook page or mobile site as they shop for their next
holiday or business trip is vital to maximise revenue opportunities.
These major brands have turned to Webtrends Optimize technology and services to
dramatically increase online conversions, and feedback includes comments such as:
- Alitalia: "[Optimize] allowed us to increase the number of online bookings
by 7.09% in three months."
- Hotels4U: "This service is made even better with the positive results we
have had from the tests we have run so far. Hotels4U experienced 5.52% uplift in
bookings as a result of multivariate testing."
- Lastminute.com: "We chose to work with Webtrends...to move our A/B and MVT
testing and targeting strategy to the next level."
Optimize makes sophisticated testing simple and allows non-technical marketers to
efficiently test content, segment visitors and target those segments individually to
deliver more relevant content and significantly increase online conversions.
Mobile can also present significant percentage uplift. 39% of British respondents have
a travel app installed on their mobile device and 14% of British respondents have reviewed
a hotel, restaurant or attraction using their mobile device while on a trip.[2] As a
relatively new channel, best practice is still being identified, but Webtrends, as an
expert in digital channels, works with brands to identify the best strategy through
testing and targeting.
Hugh Kimber, Director EMEA & Australia- Optimize, Webtrends, comments: "The travel and
airline industry are increasingly reliant on online sales and therefore their e-commerce
channels need to deliver the best experience to customers to maximise conversions and
revenue opportunities. However, to achieve this, brands need to understand what makes
their customers buy. This is where A/B and multivariate testing, targeting and
optimisation have proven to be invaluable. Webtrends Optimize enables brands to run tests
in a live environment, empowering them to roll out only the most successful tests, in
order to achieve the most optimised version of their site."
About Webtrends Inc.
Webtrends power digital marketing success and are at the forefront of real-time digital
marketing relevance and customer experience management through unified customer
intelligence. Our industry-leading analytics and optimisation solutions, delivered across
mobile, social and web enables marketers to optimize campaigns, maximize customer lifetime
value and deliver highly relevant digital brand experiences in so much more than just
real-time.
Webtrends dramatically improve digital marketing results for more than 3,500 global
brands, including Alitalia, Lloyds Banking Group, Lastminute.com, Barclays, HSBC, ASOS,
Orange, T-Mobile, Microsoft, BMW, Toyota, Play.com, AllSaints, The Telegraph, and many
more.