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November 21, 2012
Sony LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge Awarded Qualification From LTO Technology Provider Companies
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:42:01 AM
Sony LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge Awarded Qualification From LTO Technology Provider Companies
New Cartridge Delivers 2.5TB Recording Capacity And 160 MB/s Maximum Data Transfer Rate
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony's latest Linear Tape-Open tape cartridge, the LTO Ultrium 6 data cartridge has been approved and qualified by the LTO Technology Provider Companies, a consortium of technology companies that includes HP, IBM Corporation and Quantum Corp. The sixth-generation cartridge is designed to support the increasing storage capacity requirements of professional customers, with higher data transfer rates and greater reliability for businesses with critical data storage and archival needs.
The storage capacity of the new LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge is 2.5TB (native) to 6.25TB (compressed), with higher transfer rates of 160 MB/s (native) to 400MB/s (compressed).
The LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge achieves its higher storage capacity by increasing the number of recording tracks (2,176, compared to the previous model's 1,280 tracks).
The new cartridge is manufactured with fine magnetic particles and a higher thermal stability binder. In order to maximize performance, an improved dispersing technology for these particles was introduced.
LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge also incorporates a thin-layer coating technology and a smoother surface coating process. This allows the cartridge to have a low error rate and stable output under various operating conditions.
LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge's stable magnetic servo signal writing technology, high-accuracy cartridge molding technology and swing suppressed reel structure offer the higher reliability required by data backup systems and continue to achieve stable write/read characteristics.
Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO Logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium Logo are registered trademarks of HP Corp., IBM Corp. and Quantum Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Tom Di Nome, Sony Electronics, +1-201-930-6357, tom.dinome@am.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
New Cartridge Delivers 2.5TB Recording Capacity And 160 MB/s Maximum Data Transfer Rate
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony's latest Linear Tape-Open tape cartridge, the LTO Ultrium 6 data cartridge has been approved and qualified by the LTO Technology Provider Companies, a consortium of technology companies that includes HP, IBM Corporation and Quantum Corp. The sixth-generation cartridge is designed to support the increasing storage capacity requirements of professional customers, with higher data transfer rates and greater reliability for businesses with critical data storage and archival needs.
The storage capacity of the new LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge is 2.5TB (native) to 6.25TB (compressed), with higher transfer rates of 160 MB/s (native) to 400MB/s (compressed).
The LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge achieves its higher storage capacity by increasing the number of recording tracks (2,176, compared to the previous model's 1,280 tracks).
The new cartridge is manufactured with fine magnetic particles and a higher thermal stability binder. In order to maximize performance, an improved dispersing technology for these particles was introduced.
LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge also incorporates a thin-layer coating technology and a smoother surface coating process. This allows the cartridge to have a low error rate and stable output under various operating conditions.
LTO Ultrium 6 cartridge's stable magnetic servo signal writing technology, high-accuracy cartridge molding technology and swing suppressed reel structure offer the higher reliability required by data backup systems and continue to achieve stable write/read characteristics.
Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO Logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium Logo are registered trademarks of HP Corp., IBM Corp. and Quantum Corp. in the U.S. and other countries.
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Tom Di Nome, Sony Electronics, +1-201-930-6357, tom.dinome@am.sony.com
Web Site: http://www.sony.com/news
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:35:01 AM
The £1 Million Bet - Do You Have What it Takes to Make the Ultimate Wager?
LONDON, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
George Lamb provides one Brit the chance to become an instant millionaire
with Roller Casino
To celebrate the launch of its sleek new mobile casino designed specifically for
iPhone and iPad, Roller and TV presenter George Lamb are giving one lucky person an
unbelievable 1-in-37 chance of becoming an instant millionaire with one swipe of a virtual
roulette wheel.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577886 )
Those keen to become a high-roller and place the ultimate bet will first need to head
over to the Facebook page where they will be challenged to find the hidden objects
featured in a high definition Rollerville image within a Facebook app. The 40 cultural
symbols and icons from popular culture, TV shows and sport will be accompanied with fun
cryptic clues that will be posted daily over a ten day period. Fans that manage to find 35
images or more will unlock the final challenge: to impress the Roller panel, led by
presenter George Lamb, with a display of written wit.
Get creative, as the person with the most entertaining reason for why they should have
the chance to make the ultimate bet - as measured by how much it gets shared online via
social channels - will be invited to a secure London venue where GBP1m will be
up-for-grabs with one spin of the virtual roulette wheel. The winner will need to choose
their lucky number between 0 and 36 for their chance to become an instant millionaire in
this unbelievable bet. If the finalist doesn't pick the correct number all is not lost, a
Roller Rollover will take place and GBP10,000 will be shared between all entrants that
correctly found all 40 hidden objects and have a Roller Casino account.
George Lamb said: "It's not every day you get the chance to place a bet for GBP1m!
It's an unbelievable opportunity; I even make a guest appearance in the Rollerville image
of clues, check it out and see how many you can crack."
Ian Macleod, Senior Marketing Manager at Roller Casino, said: "What better way to
celebrate the launch of the sleekest real-money mobile casino in the App Store than to
give someone the chance to make the ultimate bet - a bet to beat all bets? We've brought
the GBP1m Bet to life by creating a fantastic Rollerville image and challenge, hosted by
George Lamb for the nation to get involved in. It will be interesting to see who has what
it takes to make a bet of this scale with just one spin of the roulette wheel."
For your chance to enter the GBP1m Bet visit the Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/RollerCasino. The Roller app is available to download for free
from Apple's App Store http://www.itunes.co.uk/apps/rollercasino featuring 19 games
including blackjack, roulette and slots.
Every new player is eligible for a GBP25 welcome bonus and a host of other promotions.
Contact:
Weber Shandwick
Email: roller@webershandwick.com
Tel: +44(0)20-7067-0281
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Roller Casino
LONDON, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
George Lamb provides one Brit the chance to become an instant millionaire
with Roller Casino
To celebrate the launch of its sleek new mobile casino designed specifically for
iPhone and iPad, Roller and TV presenter George Lamb are giving one lucky person an
unbelievable 1-in-37 chance of becoming an instant millionaire with one swipe of a virtual
roulette wheel.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577886 )
Those keen to become a high-roller and place the ultimate bet will first need to head
over to the Facebook page where they will be challenged to find the hidden objects
featured in a high definition Rollerville image within a Facebook app. The 40 cultural
symbols and icons from popular culture, TV shows and sport will be accompanied with fun
cryptic clues that will be posted daily over a ten day period. Fans that manage to find 35
images or more will unlock the final challenge: to impress the Roller panel, led by
presenter George Lamb, with a display of written wit.
Get creative, as the person with the most entertaining reason for why they should have
the chance to make the ultimate bet - as measured by how much it gets shared online via
social channels - will be invited to a secure London venue where GBP1m will be
up-for-grabs with one spin of the virtual roulette wheel. The winner will need to choose
their lucky number between 0 and 36 for their chance to become an instant millionaire in
this unbelievable bet. If the finalist doesn't pick the correct number all is not lost, a
Roller Rollover will take place and GBP10,000 will be shared between all entrants that
correctly found all 40 hidden objects and have a Roller Casino account.
George Lamb said: "It's not every day you get the chance to place a bet for GBP1m!
It's an unbelievable opportunity; I even make a guest appearance in the Rollerville image
of clues, check it out and see how many you can crack."
Ian Macleod, Senior Marketing Manager at Roller Casino, said: "What better way to
celebrate the launch of the sleekest real-money mobile casino in the App Store than to
give someone the chance to make the ultimate bet - a bet to beat all bets? We've brought
the GBP1m Bet to life by creating a fantastic Rollerville image and challenge, hosted by
George Lamb for the nation to get involved in. It will be interesting to see who has what
it takes to make a bet of this scale with just one spin of the roulette wheel."
For your chance to enter the GBP1m Bet visit the Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/RollerCasino. The Roller app is available to download for free
from Apple's App Store http://www.itunes.co.uk/apps/rollercasino featuring 19 games
including blackjack, roulette and slots.
Every new player is eligible for a GBP25 welcome bonus and a host of other promotions.
Contact:
Weber Shandwick
Email: roller@webershandwick.com
Tel: +44(0)20-7067-0281
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577886
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Roller Casino
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network In Middletown Area
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network In Middletown Area
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Nov. 21, 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 five sites in the Middletown area, expanding and
filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in November 2011. 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 Miidletown, Livingston Manor, New Windsor, Port Jervis area and Walkill.
For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.
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
For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
--------------------------------
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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Nov. 21, 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 five sites in the Middletown area, expanding and
filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in November 2011. 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 Miidletown, Livingston Manor, New Windsor, Port Jervis area and Walkill.
For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE.
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
For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
--------------------------------
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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
iTraff Technology Announces Launch of New Image Recognition Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
iTraff Technology Announces Launch of New Image Recognition Platform
DALLAS, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
iTraff Technology LLC today officially announced the market release of
http://www.Recognize.im, a mobile and web-based image recognition platform that
enables e-commerce, retail, and marketing industries to quickly integrate image
recognition into their applications and create mobile shopping experiences and advertising
campaigns.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-a )
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-b )
With Recognize.im [http://www.recognize.im ], e-commerce businesses gain access to
powerful mobile image recognition to leverage the growing trend of virtual stores and
mobile-based purchases. Publishers, distributors, and advertisers can empower their
applications to recognize real-life objects, graphics, posters, newspapers, or TV
displays, turning every smartphone into smart ad space. The introduction of Recognize.im
[http://www.recognize.im ] marks the latest expansion by iTraff Technology to mobilize the
image recognition space, and help businesses to effectively engage with their customers
on-the-go.
Recognize.im works by identifying real-world objects and images, and then redirecting
customers to take action after they have snapped a photo of the relevant subject. Whether
it's an online store, a website, rewards program, or advertising campaign, businesses can
leverage the mobile smartphone market to tie in closely with their efforts to attract,
engage, and build a mobile consumer base. Users create an account and upload photos of the
object or image they want to identify.
Platform easily supports partners with huge image databases. Recognize.im allows you
swiftly import graphics of your products, and make them available on mobile devices almost
immediately (Recognize.im's algorithm can parse up to 20 million images in just over a
second).
About iTraff Technology
iTraff Technology, the creators of Recognize.im, is a company based both in the U.S.
and Europe. Established in 2010, the company has raised $0.9 million from European
investors, and operates in the web and mobile image recognition space with an estimated
global market value of $4.27 billion.
iTraff Technology partners with more than 70 leading publishers and marketing agencies
in Central Europe and across the U.S. with partners such as Evernote and Facebook. iTraff
Technology has received a number of awards for its implementations, including competitions
in the United States, Austria, Finland, Greece, Poland and Belgium (including the prize
awarded by the European Commission Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes).
Additional information:
- API Platform: Recognize.im [http://www.recognize.im ]
- Examples of implementation: Showcase [https://www.recognize.im/site/showcaseApps ]
- Application promoting newest album by Calvin Harris: 18 months App
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemakeawesomesh.calvin&hl=en ]
- Examples of cooperation: Recognize.IM with Facebook: Blog Post
[http://siliconallee.com/events/2012/09/13/berlin-flexes-dev-muscles-at-facebook-world-hack-day ]
Contact:
Rafal Dubrawski
Mobile: +48-502-633-705
Email: rafal.dubrawski@recognize.im
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-a
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iTraff Technology
DALLAS, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
iTraff Technology LLC today officially announced the market release of
http://www.Recognize.im, a mobile and web-based image recognition platform that
enables e-commerce, retail, and marketing industries to quickly integrate image
recognition into their applications and create mobile shopping experiences and advertising
campaigns.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-a )
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-b )
With Recognize.im [http://www.recognize.im ], e-commerce businesses gain access to
powerful mobile image recognition to leverage the growing trend of virtual stores and
mobile-based purchases. Publishers, distributors, and advertisers can empower their
applications to recognize real-life objects, graphics, posters, newspapers, or TV
displays, turning every smartphone into smart ad space. The introduction of Recognize.im
[http://www.recognize.im ] marks the latest expansion by iTraff Technology to mobilize the
image recognition space, and help businesses to effectively engage with their customers
on-the-go.
Recognize.im works by identifying real-world objects and images, and then redirecting
customers to take action after they have snapped a photo of the relevant subject. Whether
it's an online store, a website, rewards program, or advertising campaign, businesses can
leverage the mobile smartphone market to tie in closely with their efforts to attract,
engage, and build a mobile consumer base. Users create an account and upload photos of the
object or image they want to identify.
Platform easily supports partners with huge image databases. Recognize.im allows you
swiftly import graphics of your products, and make them available on mobile devices almost
immediately (Recognize.im's algorithm can parse up to 20 million images in just over a
second).
About iTraff Technology
iTraff Technology, the creators of Recognize.im, is a company based both in the U.S.
and Europe. Established in 2010, the company has raised $0.9 million from European
investors, and operates in the web and mobile image recognition space with an estimated
global market value of $4.27 billion.
iTraff Technology partners with more than 70 leading publishers and marketing agencies
in Central Europe and across the U.S. with partners such as Evernote and Facebook. iTraff
Technology has received a number of awards for its implementations, including competitions
in the United States, Austria, Finland, Greece, Poland and Belgium (including the prize
awarded by the European Commission Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes).
Additional information:
- API Platform: Recognize.im [http://www.recognize.im ]
- Examples of implementation: Showcase [https://www.recognize.im/site/showcaseApps ]
- Application promoting newest album by Calvin Harris: 18 months App
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemakeawesomesh.calvin&hl=en ]
- Examples of cooperation: Recognize.IM with Facebook: Blog Post
[http://siliconallee.com/events/2012/09/13/berlin-flexes-dev-muscles-at-facebook-world-hack-day ]
Contact:
Rafal Dubrawski
Mobile: +48-502-633-705
Email: rafal.dubrawski@recognize.im
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577695-a
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iTraff Technology
Sava Transmedia and Zynga announce Rubber Tacos for mobile
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
Sava Transmedia and Zynga announce Rubber Tacos for mobile
The hot physics-based arcade game is now available from the App Store
for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Montréal-based game developer
Sava Transmedia, and Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA), the world's leading provider
of social game services, announced today that Rubber Tacos, the critically acclaimed free-to-play game for Facebook and Zynga.com, is now available worldwide from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and
iPod touch and coming soon to Google Play.
In Rubber Tacos players help the Taco family as they set out to snag all the red
peppers that have been stolen by the crazy piñata. Players need to fly
over the grumpy cactus, avoid the dangerous crab claws, and grab all of
the peppers in four frenzied food-filled chapters. Players can also
use anything they see in Rubber Tacosto create their own levels that they can share with their friends. With
over 120 muy caliente levels and countless special moves, players are
sure to develop a hankering for this hot and saucy game.
"We are thrilled to offer this exciting game in partnership with Zynga
on mobile and tablet platforms where people can play, challenge their
friends, and create and share their own levels" stated Alain Tascan,
President and CEO of Sava Transmedia.
Rubber Tacos is available today from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or
at www.itunes.com/appstore. The game will be coming soon to Google Play.
For more information on Rubber Tacos, contact Sava Transmedia at http://www.sava.com. Don't miss out! Join the spicy adventure now. Track game updates and
company news by following @savatransmedia on Twitter. For game logo,
screenshots and other assets, please contact lauren@sava.com.
About SAVA Transmedia
SAVA Transmedia is an independent company specialized in developing and
publishing games for social and mobile platforms. Based in the heart of
Montréal, one of the most dynamic and creative cities in the world, the
company is committed to connecting players on all screens.
For more information, visit http://www.sava.com.
SOURCE SAVA Transmedia
SAVA Transmedia
CONTACT: Lauren Tascan
lauren@sava.com
514/867-5050
The hot physics-based arcade game is now available from the App Store
for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Montréal-based game developer
Sava Transmedia, and Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA), the world's leading provider
of social game services, announced today that Rubber Tacos, the critically acclaimed free-to-play game for Facebook and Zynga.com, is now available worldwide from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and
iPod touch and coming soon to Google Play.
In Rubber Tacos players help the Taco family as they set out to snag all the red
peppers that have been stolen by the crazy piñata. Players need to fly
over the grumpy cactus, avoid the dangerous crab claws, and grab all of
the peppers in four frenzied food-filled chapters. Players can also
use anything they see in Rubber Tacosto create their own levels that they can share with their friends. With
over 120 muy caliente levels and countless special moves, players are
sure to develop a hankering for this hot and saucy game.
"We are thrilled to offer this exciting game in partnership with Zynga
on mobile and tablet platforms where people can play, challenge their
friends, and create and share their own levels" stated Alain Tascan,
President and CEO of Sava Transmedia.
Rubber Tacos is available today from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or
at www.itunes.com/appstore. The game will be coming soon to Google Play.
For more information on Rubber Tacos, contact Sava Transmedia at http://www.sava.com. Don't miss out! Join the spicy adventure now. Track game updates and
company news by following @savatransmedia on Twitter. For game logo,
screenshots and other assets, please contact lauren@sava.com.
About SAVA Transmedia
SAVA Transmedia is an independent company specialized in developing and
publishing games for social and mobile platforms. Based in the heart of
Montréal, one of the most dynamic and creative cities in the world, the
company is committed to connecting players on all screens.
For more information, visit http://www.sava.com.
SOURCE SAVA Transmedia
SAVA Transmedia
CONTACT: Lauren Tascan
lauren@sava.com
514/867-5050
Karmaloop.com: Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 10:56:01 AM
Karmaloop.com: Black Friday and Cyber Monday
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There's something sadistic about Black Friday - retailers screaming with desperation for customers to shop, while degrading their competition, and continuously "slashing" prices. It's only natural that witty global street wear leader, Karmaloop.com, would launch a bondage inspired Black Friday commercial, look book and live "Sexcam" themed Cyber Monday promotion. The e-retailer's new campaigns are sure to raise an eyebrow or two and cause some ire with a few parents!
This year's campaign features real dominatrixes dominating and abusing Karmaloop.com employees. One dominatrix is shockingly almost 7 feet tall. The promo is a nod to runaway erotic novel hit "Fifty Shades of Grey," turning it into a hilarious parody version dubbed, "50 shades of Black Friday." Moms seem to be into bondage these days why not street wear aficionados?
"We know the Black Friday sales are hugely important," says Greg Selkoe, CEO of Karmaloop.com. "Karmaloop likes to push the envelope so we thought we would do it in a risque and proactive way, it is satire." When asked whether the promo and impressive Terry Richardson style look book is too racy for the young-adult customers Karmaloop targets, Selkoe replied, "Karmaloop is more than a retailer, we are a content creator and these photos and video really stand out of the clutter this Black Friday as something totally different we have never been afraid to be on the edge."
Their Cyber-Monday promo ups the ante; Karmaloop.com is launching a first-of-its-kind live e-retail marketing campaign. The company has hired a dozen real "cam girls," women who usually strip live on webcams for a living, to engage in a one-of-a-kind promotional event on Cyber Monday. The Karmaloop CyberKam girls will chat live for 24 hours titillating customers, offering exclusive deals, on the spot contests, performing live karaoke and other crazy surprises! While driving sales and shocking the timid, Karmaloop's light-hearted, but racy parody of the worldwide web's darker corners is breaking new ground.
The CyberKam girls chatting live are larger than life ladies. "Barbie Babylons" is apparently an ex schoolteacher with a degree in sex psychology. "Sarah 'Vanacular' Varga" is a specialist in extinct languages, and "Honey Bridges'" voice has been used in over 20 skits on platinum selling rap artists albums. While public reaction is bound to be strong, Karmaloop insists it's the company's nature to be innovative and boundary pushing. CEO Greg Selkoe had this to say regarding the high chance to offend: "We are just trying to have a little fun and be who we are! Our clothes and our campaigns have never been conventional."
About Karmaloop.com
Founded by Greg Selkoe in 2000 and headquartered in Boston, MA, with an office and TV studio in New York City, and offices in Los Angeles and Copenhagen, Karmaloop.com is one of the world's largest and most-respected online retailers of Streetwear. The company is anchored by its multi-platform retail website and lifestyle network, which attracts more than 4.5 million unique monthly visitors and includes both retail shopping, and original video and blog content. Karmaloop.com sells over 500 men's and women's brands to their loyal Verge Culture customer base spanning 80 countries. Verge Culture is made up of the first generation to grow up on the Internet; it's a group that does not define itself by race or ethnicity, but by shared ideas and values. Verge Culture members are alpha-consumers, always craving the latest fashions and products. Karmaloop, Inc. owns and operates Karmaloop.com, KarmaloopTV.com, PLNDR.com, Kazbah.com, BoylstonTradingCo.com, Brick Harbor, Karmaloop EU and MissKL.com and owns several private label clothing brands: Advocate; Fenced; Flud; KLP; Pilot Licensing; Society Original Products; and Spool & Thread.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dina Rezvanipour Aashna Moitra
3d Public Relations & Marketing 3d Public Relations & Marketing
Dina@3dprmarketing.com Aashna@3dprmarketing.com
310-909-8770
SOURCE Karmaloop.com
Karmaloop.com
Web Site: http://karmaloop.com
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There's something sadistic about Black Friday - retailers screaming with desperation for customers to shop, while degrading their competition, and continuously "slashing" prices. It's only natural that witty global street wear leader, Karmaloop.com, would launch a bondage inspired Black Friday commercial, look book and live "Sexcam" themed Cyber Monday promotion. The e-retailer's new campaigns are sure to raise an eyebrow or two and cause some ire with a few parents!
This year's campaign features real dominatrixes dominating and abusing Karmaloop.com employees. One dominatrix is shockingly almost 7 feet tall. The promo is a nod to runaway erotic novel hit "Fifty Shades of Grey," turning it into a hilarious parody version dubbed, "50 shades of Black Friday." Moms seem to be into bondage these days why not street wear aficionados?
"We know the Black Friday sales are hugely important," says Greg Selkoe, CEO of Karmaloop.com. "Karmaloop likes to push the envelope so we thought we would do it in a risque and proactive way, it is satire." When asked whether the promo and impressive Terry Richardson style look book is too racy for the young-adult customers Karmaloop targets, Selkoe replied, "Karmaloop is more than a retailer, we are a content creator and these photos and video really stand out of the clutter this Black Friday as something totally different we have never been afraid to be on the edge."
Their Cyber-Monday promo ups the ante; Karmaloop.com is launching a first-of-its-kind live e-retail marketing campaign. The company has hired a dozen real "cam girls," women who usually strip live on webcams for a living, to engage in a one-of-a-kind promotional event on Cyber Monday. The Karmaloop CyberKam girls will chat live for 24 hours titillating customers, offering exclusive deals, on the spot contests, performing live karaoke and other crazy surprises! While driving sales and shocking the timid, Karmaloop's light-hearted, but racy parody of the worldwide web's darker corners is breaking new ground.
The CyberKam girls chatting live are larger than life ladies. "Barbie Babylons" is apparently an ex schoolteacher with a degree in sex psychology. "Sarah 'Vanacular' Varga" is a specialist in extinct languages, and "Honey Bridges'" voice has been used in over 20 skits on platinum selling rap artists albums. While public reaction is bound to be strong, Karmaloop insists it's the company's nature to be innovative and boundary pushing. CEO Greg Selkoe had this to say regarding the high chance to offend: "We are just trying to have a little fun and be who we are! Our clothes and our campaigns have never been conventional."
About Karmaloop.com
Founded by Greg Selkoe in 2000 and headquartered in Boston, MA, with an office and TV studio in New York City, and offices in Los Angeles and Copenhagen, Karmaloop.com is one of the world's largest and most-respected online retailers of Streetwear. The company is anchored by its multi-platform retail website and lifestyle network, which attracts more than 4.5 million unique monthly visitors and includes both retail shopping, and original video and blog content. Karmaloop.com sells over 500 men's and women's brands to their loyal Verge Culture customer base spanning 80 countries. Verge Culture is made up of the first generation to grow up on the Internet; it's a group that does not define itself by race or ethnicity, but by shared ideas and values. Verge Culture members are alpha-consumers, always craving the latest fashions and products. Karmaloop, Inc. owns and operates Karmaloop.com, KarmaloopTV.com, PLNDR.com, Kazbah.com, BoylstonTradingCo.com, Brick Harbor, Karmaloop EU and MissKL.com and owns several private label clothing brands: Advocate; Fenced; Flud; KLP; Pilot Licensing; Society Original Products; and Spool & Thread.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dina Rezvanipour Aashna Moitra
3d Public Relations & Marketing 3d Public Relations & Marketing
Dina@3dprmarketing.com Aashna@3dprmarketing.com
310-909-8770
SOURCE Karmaloop.com
Karmaloop.com
Web Site: http://karmaloop.com
Over 1900 Discount Coupons from 250 Merchants Converted for Apple's Passbook
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 10:35:02 AM
Over 1900 Discount Coupons from 250 Merchants Converted for Apple's Passbook
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping For Passbook
Thousands of new discount coupons have been released for Passbook just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. iPhone users can download "shopping passes" from http://www.Passjoy.com, and on the back of each shopping pass find a continuously refreshed list of other discounts which can also be download into Passbook.
DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple's Passbook(®) is a great shopping tool, and consumers want more!
Now Passjoy has converted over 1900 online coupons to Passbook format, organized by holiday.
iPhone users just download a search pass for Black Friday or Cyber Monday (or both!) and leave it in their Passbook. These special passes have a link on the back...just click the link to see hundreds of other passes for apparel, home, toys, pets, and more...all downloadable into Passbook. No app required!
Tom Benson, designer of Passjoy, says: "We took the best shopping coupons for and put them into a rich, beautiful Passbook format. So now people can really dive in to using passes."
Online Shopping
These new coupons aren't just for in-store shopping, but cover all the available discounts - coupon codes, deals, and sales.
"Passbook works great for online mobile shopping" says Benson. "Let's say you see a 20% online-only discount but don't have time to shop. Just save it as a Pass, then later -- maybe sitting on the train -- open Passbook, and click the link on the back of the pass that leads to the store."
"Search Passes" Instead of Apps
With all the discounts on the internet, it's a challenge to dig through them all. There are coupon search apps available in the App Store, but many consumers don't use them.
With Passjoy, consumers can just download a holiday pass, or a pass for their city, and look for discounts on the back.
Passbook is designed to be lightweight and easy, perfect for the short-attention-span consumer. Search passes make the coupon hunting just as easy.
Christmas, Easter, and Valentines passes coming soon!
How To Get
To get a Black Friday or Cyber Monday pass, or download passes for 100 US cities, visit http://www.passjoy.com
Or text "PASSJOY" to 77948 from any iPhone.
"Passbook" is a registered trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.
Contact:
Jim Bonner
PR Contact, Passjoy.com
jim@passjoy.com
(650) 539-8950
SOURCE Passjoy
Passjoy
Web Site: http://www.passjoy.com
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping For Passbook
Thousands of new discount coupons have been released for Passbook just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. iPhone users can download "shopping passes" from http://www.Passjoy.com, and on the back of each shopping pass find a continuously refreshed list of other discounts which can also be download into Passbook.
DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple's Passbook(®) is a great shopping tool, and consumers want more!
Now Passjoy has converted over 1900 online coupons to Passbook format, organized by holiday.
iPhone users just download a search pass for Black Friday or Cyber Monday (or both!) and leave it in their Passbook. These special passes have a link on the back...just click the link to see hundreds of other passes for apparel, home, toys, pets, and more...all downloadable into Passbook. No app required!
Tom Benson, designer of Passjoy, says: "We took the best shopping coupons for and put them into a rich, beautiful Passbook format. So now people can really dive in to using passes."
Online Shopping
These new coupons aren't just for in-store shopping, but cover all the available discounts - coupon codes, deals, and sales.
"Passbook works great for online mobile shopping" says Benson. "Let's say you see a 20% online-only discount but don't have time to shop. Just save it as a Pass, then later -- maybe sitting on the train -- open Passbook, and click the link on the back of the pass that leads to the store."
"Search Passes" Instead of Apps
With all the discounts on the internet, it's a challenge to dig through them all. There are coupon search apps available in the App Store, but many consumers don't use them.
With Passjoy, consumers can just download a holiday pass, or a pass for their city, and look for discounts on the back.
Passbook is designed to be lightweight and easy, perfect for the short-attention-span consumer. Search passes make the coupon hunting just as easy.
Christmas, Easter, and Valentines passes coming soon!
How To Get
To get a Black Friday or Cyber Monday pass, or download passes for 100 US cities, visit http://www.passjoy.com
Or text "PASSJOY" to 77948 from any iPhone.
"Passbook" is a registered trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.
Contact:
Jim Bonner
PR Contact, Passjoy.com
jim@passjoy.com
(650) 539-8950
SOURCE Passjoy
Passjoy
Web Site: http://www.passjoy.com
Rocker Rags Launches Rocker Baby Product Category Featuring Rock and Roll Baby Onesies
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 10:21:01 AM
Rocker Rags Launches Rocker Baby Product Category Featuring Rock and Roll Baby Onesies
E-Commerce website Rocker Rags launches Rocker Baby, a brand new website product category devoted to rock and roll baby onesie infant romper suits with bands' and singers' names, song titles and artwork.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock n Roll clothing e-commerce website, Rocker Rags, has launched Rocker Baby, focused on rock and roll baby onesies. Rocker Baby is the first new product category since Rocker Rags went live and contains one piece infant romper suits with well-known rock group and artist names, song titles and artwork. The founder of Rocker Rags, David Landis, known both professionally and socially by his nickname, Lando, said "Ever since launching Rocker Rags, one question we have been repeatedly asked is if and when we would start carrying rock n roll clothing & merchandise for babies. In fact, before we even officially launched Rocker Baby, we had already sold some onesies to brand new first time customers."
Rocker Baby's infant onesies mirror Rocker Rags' selection of groups and artists available in t-shirt form for adults. Rocker Rags prides itself on selling items from a huge cross section of rock music, rather than focusing on any specific genre. The Rocker Baby rompers include bands as varied as The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, to Lynyrd Skynyrd, to The Ramones and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In addition to rock & roll oriented t-shirts and now baby onesies, Rocker Rags carries a variety of rock music inspired apparel and accessories. Since its launch, the e-commerce website has been very customer service oriented and charitably minded. The site offers free standard shipping every day, with no minimum order required, to any destination in the United States including Puerto Rico and all US military bases.
The company has aligned itself with the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, founded in honor of the late Alice in Chains lead singer, and donates 5% of all sales to this charity. Rocker Rags also donates a portion of all sales to the Concern Foundation for Cancer Research, a fund raising organization helping find a cure for all forms of cancer.
In honor of Rocker Baby's launch, Rocker Rags is having a site wide sale, starting today and continuing through next Tuesday (November 27). All customers using the code "rockerbaby" will receive 20% off any purchases.
SOURCE Rocker Rags
Rocker Rags
CONTACT: Lando, lando@rockerrags.com, Rocker Rags.com, +1-323-782-8322, http://www.rockerrags.com
Web Site: http://www.rockerrags.com
E-Commerce website Rocker Rags launches Rocker Baby, a brand new website product category devoted to rock and roll baby onesie infant romper suits with bands' and singers' names, song titles and artwork.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock n Roll clothing e-commerce website, Rocker Rags, has launched Rocker Baby, focused on rock and roll baby onesies. Rocker Baby is the first new product category since Rocker Rags went live and contains one piece infant romper suits with well-known rock group and artist names, song titles and artwork. The founder of Rocker Rags, David Landis, known both professionally and socially by his nickname, Lando, said "Ever since launching Rocker Rags, one question we have been repeatedly asked is if and when we would start carrying rock n roll clothing & merchandise for babies. In fact, before we even officially launched Rocker Baby, we had already sold some onesies to brand new first time customers."
Rocker Baby's infant onesies mirror Rocker Rags' selection of groups and artists available in t-shirt form for adults. Rocker Rags prides itself on selling items from a huge cross section of rock music, rather than focusing on any specific genre. The Rocker Baby rompers include bands as varied as The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, to Lynyrd Skynyrd, to The Ramones and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In addition to rock & roll oriented t-shirts and now baby onesies, Rocker Rags carries a variety of rock music inspired apparel and accessories. Since its launch, the e-commerce website has been very customer service oriented and charitably minded. The site offers free standard shipping every day, with no minimum order required, to any destination in the United States including Puerto Rico and all US military bases.
The company has aligned itself with the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, founded in honor of the late Alice in Chains lead singer, and donates 5% of all sales to this charity. Rocker Rags also donates a portion of all sales to the Concern Foundation for Cancer Research, a fund raising organization helping find a cure for all forms of cancer.
In honor of Rocker Baby's launch, Rocker Rags is having a site wide sale, starting today and continuing through next Tuesday (November 27). All customers using the code "rockerbaby" will receive 20% off any purchases.
SOURCE Rocker Rags
Rocker Rags
CONTACT: Lando, lando@rockerrags.com, Rocker Rags.com, +1-323-782-8322, http://www.rockerrags.com
Web Site: http://www.rockerrags.com
Launch of Unified App Development Suite, Appzillon[TM], by i-exceed
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Launch of Unified App Development Suite, Appzillon[TM], by i-exceed
BANGALORE, India, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
i-exceed technology solutions launched its product Appzillon[TM], a Unified App
Development suite on 29th October 2012 at SIBOS held in Osaka, Japan. Appzillon[TM] is an
app development platform, which enables developers to create apps for multiple devices,
like smart phones, tablets, desktops and laptops and on multiple operating environments
(iOS, Android, Blackberry & Windows), in a highly efficient manner. Following true Service
Oriented Architecture, the platform creates apps, which are easily integrated into the
ecosystem of the enterprise. All these are achieved by the platform by using a unique set
of technologies developed by i-exceed.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c )
Considering the exponential growth in mobile and tablet adoption, it is imperative
that enterprises make their customer facing and internal applications, available on these
devices in a very short timeframe. This transformation of user interface should be done in
a least disruptive way so as to minimize the effort and risk of integration.
The launch was very well received during the four days of SIBOS. The actual product
was showcased to many participants from large enterprises, analysts, partners and product
developers. More that 85% of the respondents, who previewed the product, said the product
is addressing a real life problem in a very innovative and efficient manner. "This
platform will help in mobilizing the enterprise quickly as the platform can generate a
cross platform app in a matter of few minutes", was the consensus among an overwhelming
majority of the respondents.
During the launch i-exceed showcased some unique features of the product which
include:
- Auto Generation of UI from business services
- Ease of enhancing the UI with a wide array of widgets
- Strong integration capability to business services thus minimizing the cost
and risk of integration
- Multiple widgets enabling graphical representation of data with drill down
from the graphs.
- Ability to leverage local device capabilities like geo-location, Phone, SMS,
Camera etc.
- Strong security capabilities leveraging native device security features to the
fullest.
About i-exceed
i-exceed (http://www.i-exceed.com) is a IT product and services origination,
focused on niche value add products and complementing them with a bouquet of consulting
services. i-exceed has offices in India, Singapore and the United States of America.
For further information please contact:
S Sundararajan
Mobile: +91-9845007159
e-mail: s.sundararajan@i-exceed.com
Amrit Biswas
Mobile: +91-8951329732
e-mail: amrit.biswas@i-exceed.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
I-Exceed Technology Solutions
BANGALORE, India, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
i-exceed technology solutions launched its product Appzillon[TM], a Unified App
Development suite on 29th October 2012 at SIBOS held in Osaka, Japan. Appzillon[TM] is an
app development platform, which enables developers to create apps for multiple devices,
like smart phones, tablets, desktops and laptops and on multiple operating environments
(iOS, Android, Blackberry & Windows), in a highly efficient manner. Following true Service
Oriented Architecture, the platform creates apps, which are easily integrated into the
ecosystem of the enterprise. All these are achieved by the platform by using a unique set
of technologies developed by i-exceed.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c )
Considering the exponential growth in mobile and tablet adoption, it is imperative
that enterprises make their customer facing and internal applications, available on these
devices in a very short timeframe. This transformation of user interface should be done in
a least disruptive way so as to minimize the effort and risk of integration.
The launch was very well received during the four days of SIBOS. The actual product
was showcased to many participants from large enterprises, analysts, partners and product
developers. More that 85% of the respondents, who previewed the product, said the product
is addressing a real life problem in a very innovative and efficient manner. "This
platform will help in mobilizing the enterprise quickly as the platform can generate a
cross platform app in a matter of few minutes", was the consensus among an overwhelming
majority of the respondents.
During the launch i-exceed showcased some unique features of the product which
include:
- Auto Generation of UI from business services
- Ease of enhancing the UI with a wide array of widgets
- Strong integration capability to business services thus minimizing the cost
and risk of integration
- Multiple widgets enabling graphical representation of data with drill down
from the graphs.
- Ability to leverage local device capabilities like geo-location, Phone, SMS,
Camera etc.
- Strong security capabilities leveraging native device security features to the
fullest.
About i-exceed
i-exceed (http://www.i-exceed.com) is a IT product and services origination,
focused on niche value add products and complementing them with a bouquet of consulting
services. i-exceed has offices in India, Singapore and the United States of America.
For further information please contact:
S Sundararajan
Mobile: +91-9845007159
e-mail: s.sundararajan@i-exceed.com
Amrit Biswas
Mobile: +91-8951329732
e-mail: amrit.biswas@i-exceed.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577688-c
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
I-Exceed Technology Solutions
Transfluent Partners with Automattic and Unity Technologies to Bring Effortless Professional Language Translation to Websites, Blogs and Mobile Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:56:01 AM
Transfluent Partners with Automattic and Unity Technologies to Bring Effortless Professional Language Translation to Websites, Blogs and Mobile Applications
Slush conference, HELSINKI, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Language translation service Transfluent http://www.transfluent.com), which was
recently named as the "Best service provider" by Nordic Startup Awards, today announced
partnerships with Automattic, the company behind the popular Web publishing platform
WordPress.com VIP, and Unity, the world's most popular game development platform.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818 )
Transfluent is the first and only translation provider for WordPress.com VIP, which is
Automattic's premium cloud-based software and services provider designed specifically for
large-scale enterprises and media companies.
Users of WordPress.com VIP can have any content they publish professionally
translated, with a single click. Transfluent uses a network of over 15,000 translators to
quickly allocate a translator to a project. Once the translation is finished, the result
is published automatically and displayed to the website customers speaking that language.
Unity is the most popular tool for creating mobile games. Transfluent is made
available directly in the game development environment, through the Unity Asset Store,
making it completely effortless to manage various language versions of a game.Transfluent
updates the translations each time a developer builds a new version of the game, thus
keeping all of the language versions up to date, with no additional effort. Transfluent
also provides translations of the app store description and other marketing materials.
The newly announced partnerships are in line with Transfluent's strategy of being
present everywhere where content is being created and published online. Jani Penttinen,
CEO and founder of Transfluent stated: "According to some estimates, online language
translation will grow to a USD 30 billion industry in the next five years. As the current
technology leader in the category, Transfluent is well positioned to become the market
leader in the rapidly growing segment."
Transfluent for WordPress.com VIP and Transfluent for Unity will be available in
December.
Slush, Northern Europe's leading startup conference takes place yearly in Helsinki,
Finland. Slush brings together the early-stage startup scene from Northern Europe and
Russia with top-tier angel investors and venture capitalists. Slush is organised by
Helsinki-based accelerator Startup Sauna. For more information about Slush contact
katrina.hahling@slush.fi.
About Transfluent
Transfluent is an award-winning service for rapid professional language translation.
Transfluent supports Facebook, Twitter, Weibo and WordPress. The Transfluent API for Apps
supports localization of iOS, Android and Windows Phone applications. Transfluent is based
in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in Singapore and New York. Transfluent is changing the
world by making easy language translation available to all businesses, and in the process
to become the world's leading provider of language translation services. For more
information please see http://www.transfluent.com. For more information about
Automattic please refer to http://automattic.com/press and about Unity Technologies
please see http://unity3d.com/company.
About Slush
Slush is a two day startup conference bringing together dynamic, early-stage startups
with angel investors and venture capitalists. Organised by Helsinki-based accelerator,
Startup Sauna, Slush consists of two days filled with pitches, lightning talks, fireside
chats, product demos, investor meetings, coaching sessions, job interviews and, above all,
extensive feedback.
http://www.slush.fi
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Transfluent & Slush
CONTACT: Charlotta Liukas - +358(40)508-35-48.
Slush conference, HELSINKI, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Language translation service Transfluent http://www.transfluent.com), which was
recently named as the "Best service provider" by Nordic Startup Awards, today announced
partnerships with Automattic, the company behind the popular Web publishing platform
WordPress.com VIP, and Unity, the world's most popular game development platform.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818 )
Transfluent is the first and only translation provider for WordPress.com VIP, which is
Automattic's premium cloud-based software and services provider designed specifically for
large-scale enterprises and media companies.
Users of WordPress.com VIP can have any content they publish professionally
translated, with a single click. Transfluent uses a network of over 15,000 translators to
quickly allocate a translator to a project. Once the translation is finished, the result
is published automatically and displayed to the website customers speaking that language.
Unity is the most popular tool for creating mobile games. Transfluent is made
available directly in the game development environment, through the Unity Asset Store,
making it completely effortless to manage various language versions of a game.Transfluent
updates the translations each time a developer builds a new version of the game, thus
keeping all of the language versions up to date, with no additional effort. Transfluent
also provides translations of the app store description and other marketing materials.
The newly announced partnerships are in line with Transfluent's strategy of being
present everywhere where content is being created and published online. Jani Penttinen,
CEO and founder of Transfluent stated: "According to some estimates, online language
translation will grow to a USD 30 billion industry in the next five years. As the current
technology leader in the category, Transfluent is well positioned to become the market
leader in the rapidly growing segment."
Transfluent for WordPress.com VIP and Transfluent for Unity will be available in
December.
Slush, Northern Europe's leading startup conference takes place yearly in Helsinki,
Finland. Slush brings together the early-stage startup scene from Northern Europe and
Russia with top-tier angel investors and venture capitalists. Slush is organised by
Helsinki-based accelerator Startup Sauna. For more information about Slush contact
katrina.hahling@slush.fi.
About Transfluent
Transfluent is an award-winning service for rapid professional language translation.
Transfluent supports Facebook, Twitter, Weibo and WordPress. The Transfluent API for Apps
supports localization of iOS, Android and Windows Phone applications. Transfluent is based
in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in Singapore and New York. Transfluent is changing the
world by making easy language translation available to all businesses, and in the process
to become the world's leading provider of language translation services. For more
information please see http://www.transfluent.com. For more information about
Automattic please refer to http://automattic.com/press and about Unity Technologies
please see http://unity3d.com/company.
About Slush
Slush is a two day startup conference bringing together dynamic, early-stage startups
with angel investors and venture capitalists. Organised by Helsinki-based accelerator,
Startup Sauna, Slush consists of two days filled with pitches, lightning talks, fireside
chats, product demos, investor meetings, coaching sessions, job interviews and, above all,
extensive feedback.
http://www.slush.fi
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577818
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Transfluent & Slush
CONTACT: Charlotta Liukas - +358(40)508-35-48.
Travelzoo Reveals Best Destinations for Travel Deals in 2013
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:49:02 AM
Travelzoo Reveals Best Destinations for Travel Deals in 2013
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today the five domestic and international destinations where Americans will be able to get the biggest bang for their travel buck in 2013. Based on industry projections, recent trends and consumer buzz, it is anticipated that these five destinations will yield the strongest collection of "wow" deals. The 2013 Wow Deal Destinations are Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls.
"These are exciting times for American travelers," said Shirley Tafoya, president for Travelzoo North America. "Thanks to increased carrier routes and revitalized competition among airlines, hotels, cruise lines and tour operators, there are now some serious deals to be found - both here in the U.S. and internationally. This is a trend that we expect to continue through 2013."
In North America, both Alaska and Niagara Falls represent unique saving opportunities for travelers in 2013. In Alaska, deals are being propelled by new itineraries that increase the capacity of major cruise operations. More ships and departure dates equate to better deals for cruisers. Travelzoo's director of cruise content Darlene Carenza says, "We project further savings for travelers when operators bundle tours with land packages, such as hotel accommodation."
Similarly, hotels in Niagara Falls have embraced new online supply channels, and the resulting frenzy to offer the best online deal has meant huge savings for travelers this year. In recent months, Travelzoo has run nearly 20 Getaways for Niagara, and most of these deals have included perks, such as restaurant and spa credits, that have essentially made the room rate free. Travelzoo believes 2013 will be another banner year for hotel discounts at this destination.
On the international front, flights to Ireland, New Zealand and Colombia are all seeing increased competition thanks to new routes from major air carriers like United Air Lines, US Airways and American Airlines (for Ireland), Air New Zealand (for New Zealand), and JetBlue Airways, LAN, Spirit Airlines, Taca, Avianca and American Airlines (for Colombia). In addition, recent tourism rallies in both New Zealand and Ireland have encouraged hotel and tour operators to drum up aggressive deals for visitors.
Driving Forces Behind Selecting the Top Wow Deal Destinations for 2013:
Alaska More cruise ships and
itineraries
------ ---------------------
Expansion of cruisetour
offerings (cruise + land
packages)
------------------------
Why to go now: Scientific predictions show that
2013-2014 will be the best
chance to see increased aurora
activity.
-------------- --------------------------------
Colombia New routes from major air
carriers
-------- --------------------------
New properties from major hotel
chains such as Marriott and
Hilton
--------------------------------
Why to go now: Very cheap once you are there. A
cup of coffee costs less than
$1
-------------- --------------------------------
Ireland Ireland Tourism Board is
actively encouraging hotels and
tour operators to offer
aggressive deals as part of its
2013 marketing plan
------- --------------------------------
Additional routes from major
European airlines
-----------------------------
Lower VAT (from 13.5% to 9%) so
it is now cheaper to enjoy
hotels, restaurants, museums,
etc.
--------------------------------
Why to go now: It is cheaper to fly to Dublin
or Shannon than most other
European destinations
-------------- -------------------------------
New Zealand Air New Zealand is increasing
the number of flights from San
Francisco in April 2013 and
Hawaiian Airlines will start
flying Hawaii - New Zealand in
March
----------- ------------------------------
The New Zealand dollar is on a
slow decline ($80 US cents/1
NZ Dollar), which will make
your dollar go further once you
get there.
-------------------------------
Why to go now: Perfect opportunity to check out
the on-set film locations for
the upcoming "The Hobbit" movie
-------------- --------------------------------
Niagara Falls More hotels are offering better
deals.
------------- --------------------------------
Why to go now: Niagara Falls offers a wide
range of experiences from wine
country, casinos and fine
dining to water parks and
amusements for families.
-------------- -------------------------------
For more information on these destinations and to search available deals, go to http://www.travelzoo.com/destinations/2013/
About Travelzoo
Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 25 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.
Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
Lisa Moore
Travelzoo, North America
(212) 484-4963
lmoore@travelzoo.com
SOURCE Travelzoo
Travelzoo
Web Site: http://www.travelzoo.com
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today the five domestic and international destinations where Americans will be able to get the biggest bang for their travel buck in 2013. Based on industry projections, recent trends and consumer buzz, it is anticipated that these five destinations will yield the strongest collection of "wow" deals. The 2013 Wow Deal Destinations are Alaska, Colombia, Ireland, New Zealand and Niagara Falls.
"These are exciting times for American travelers," said Shirley Tafoya, president for Travelzoo North America. "Thanks to increased carrier routes and revitalized competition among airlines, hotels, cruise lines and tour operators, there are now some serious deals to be found - both here in the U.S. and internationally. This is a trend that we expect to continue through 2013."
In North America, both Alaska and Niagara Falls represent unique saving opportunities for travelers in 2013. In Alaska, deals are being propelled by new itineraries that increase the capacity of major cruise operations. More ships and departure dates equate to better deals for cruisers. Travelzoo's director of cruise content Darlene Carenza says, "We project further savings for travelers when operators bundle tours with land packages, such as hotel accommodation."
Similarly, hotels in Niagara Falls have embraced new online supply channels, and the resulting frenzy to offer the best online deal has meant huge savings for travelers this year. In recent months, Travelzoo has run nearly 20 Getaways for Niagara, and most of these deals have included perks, such as restaurant and spa credits, that have essentially made the room rate free. Travelzoo believes 2013 will be another banner year for hotel discounts at this destination.
On the international front, flights to Ireland, New Zealand and Colombia are all seeing increased competition thanks to new routes from major air carriers like United Air Lines, US Airways and American Airlines (for Ireland), Air New Zealand (for New Zealand), and JetBlue Airways, LAN, Spirit Airlines, Taca, Avianca and American Airlines (for Colombia). In addition, recent tourism rallies in both New Zealand and Ireland have encouraged hotel and tour operators to drum up aggressive deals for visitors.
Driving Forces Behind Selecting the Top Wow Deal Destinations for 2013:
Alaska More cruise ships and
itineraries
------ ---------------------
Expansion of cruisetour
offerings (cruise + land
packages)
------------------------
Why to go now: Scientific predictions show that
2013-2014 will be the best
chance to see increased aurora
activity.
-------------- --------------------------------
Colombia New routes from major air
carriers
-------- --------------------------
New properties from major hotel
chains such as Marriott and
Hilton
--------------------------------
Why to go now: Very cheap once you are there. A
cup of coffee costs less than
$1
-------------- --------------------------------
Ireland Ireland Tourism Board is
actively encouraging hotels and
tour operators to offer
aggressive deals as part of its
2013 marketing plan
------- --------------------------------
Additional routes from major
European airlines
-----------------------------
Lower VAT (from 13.5% to 9%) so
it is now cheaper to enjoy
hotels, restaurants, museums,
etc.
--------------------------------
Why to go now: It is cheaper to fly to Dublin
or Shannon than most other
European destinations
-------------- -------------------------------
New Zealand Air New Zealand is increasing
the number of flights from San
Francisco in April 2013 and
Hawaiian Airlines will start
flying Hawaii - New Zealand in
March
----------- ------------------------------
The New Zealand dollar is on a
slow decline ($80 US cents/1
NZ Dollar), which will make
your dollar go further once you
get there.
-------------------------------
Why to go now: Perfect opportunity to check out
the on-set film locations for
the upcoming "The Hobbit" movie
-------------- --------------------------------
Niagara Falls More hotels are offering better
deals.
------------- --------------------------------
Why to go now: Niagara Falls offers a wide
range of experiences from wine
country, casinos and fine
dining to water parks and
amusements for families.
-------------- -------------------------------
For more information on these destinations and to search available deals, go to http://www.travelzoo.com/destinations/2013/
About Travelzoo
Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 25 million subscribers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. Travelzoo's deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.
Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
Lisa Moore
Travelzoo, North America
(212) 484-4963
lmoore@travelzoo.com
SOURCE Travelzoo
Travelzoo
Web Site: http://www.travelzoo.com
Objet Adds New Improved Rigid Black Material and 16 New Rigid/Rubber-like Composites Bringing the Full Objet Range to 123 Materials
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:49:02 AM
Objet Adds New Improved Rigid Black Material and 16 New Rigid/Rubber-like Composites Bringing the Full Objet Range to 123 Materials
REHOVOT, Israel, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Rigid Black material enables printing of 3D models with enhanced
dimensional stability and surface smoothness.
- New Objet Digital Material composites can simulate polypropylene and range of
flexibilities from Shore 27 - 95.
Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ]., the innovation leader in 3D printing
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6G-TluQHE&feature=plcp ] for rapid prototyping
[http://objet.com/knowledge-center/rapid-prototyping ] and additive manufacturing, today
announced the release of a new and improved Objet Rigid Black Material. The new material
provides enhanced dimensional stability and surface smoothness making it ideal for fine
detail, all-purpose rapid prototyping.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b )
Based on the new and improved Rigid Black Material, Objet also introduces 16 new Rigid
Black and Rubber-like Digital Materials (composite materials made by combining Objet Rigid
Black and Objet Rubber-like Material).
For Objet Connex systems exclusively, these 16 new Objet Digital Materials enable the
simulation of a variety of rigid/rubber-like properties including:
- A higher toughness material, simulating polypropylene.
- A range of flexible materials with different Shore A values from 27 to 95.
The new material combinations enable the easy and accurate prototyping of seals and
packaging for consumer goods, consumer electronics and automotive parts. Such models
require the combination of rigid and flexible properties within a single prototype of
consistent black coloring (see headphones example in image).
Objet's new Rigid Black material and new Objet Digital Materials are available
immediately*. Objet VeroBlackPlus replaces Objet VeroBlack.
Resources
- Download the Objet Material Data Sheet
[http://objet.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/Objet_Materials_Data_Sheets.pdf ] (PDF)
- Download the Objet Digital Materials Data Sheet
[http://objet.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/Digital_Materials_Data_sheet.pdf ] (PDF)
* DISCLAIMER: Objet Ltd. ("Objet") does not guarantee the final release and
availability of materials, products and/or features referred to herein. Materials will be
released subject to Objet's sole discretion. Not all released materials are currently
available for all platforms/systems. Objet will update its website further as releases
become available and/or compatible with specific platforms/systems.
About Objet
Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ] is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.
Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.
Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.
Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 120 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 120 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.
Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.
For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].
(c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA
Todd Graff
Conover Tuttle Pace
Tel. +1-617-412-4000
Email. tgraff@ctpboston.com
Korea
Jihyun Lee
The Hoffman Agency Korea
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
Email. jhlee@hoffman.com
Brazil
Tatiana Fonseca
307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br
Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk
Japan
Objet Japan
Aya Yoshizawa
Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
Aya.yoshizawa@objet.com
Mexico
Patricia Tawil
IDESA
Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
Email. ptawil@idesap.com
Objet
Arita Mattsoff
Objet
Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000
Email. arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific
Objet AP Ltd
Vicki Kei
Tel. +852-3844-8813
Vicki.kei@objet.com
South Africa
Alison McDonald
PR Connections
Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
Email. alison@pr.co.za
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Objet Ltd.
REHOVOT, Israel, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Rigid Black material enables printing of 3D models with enhanced
dimensional stability and surface smoothness.
- New Objet Digital Material composites can simulate polypropylene and range of
flexibilities from Shore 27 - 95.
Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ]., the innovation leader in 3D printing
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6G-TluQHE&feature=plcp ] for rapid prototyping
[http://objet.com/knowledge-center/rapid-prototyping ] and additive manufacturing, today
announced the release of a new and improved Objet Rigid Black Material. The new material
provides enhanced dimensional stability and surface smoothness making it ideal for fine
detail, all-purpose rapid prototyping.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b )
Based on the new and improved Rigid Black Material, Objet also introduces 16 new Rigid
Black and Rubber-like Digital Materials (composite materials made by combining Objet Rigid
Black and Objet Rubber-like Material).
For Objet Connex systems exclusively, these 16 new Objet Digital Materials enable the
simulation of a variety of rigid/rubber-like properties including:
- A higher toughness material, simulating polypropylene.
- A range of flexible materials with different Shore A values from 27 to 95.
The new material combinations enable the easy and accurate prototyping of seals and
packaging for consumer goods, consumer electronics and automotive parts. Such models
require the combination of rigid and flexible properties within a single prototype of
consistent black coloring (see headphones example in image).
Objet's new Rigid Black material and new Objet Digital Materials are available
immediately*. Objet VeroBlackPlus replaces Objet VeroBlack.
Resources
- Download the Objet Material Data Sheet
[http://objet.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/Objet_Materials_Data_Sheets.pdf ] (PDF)
- Download the Objet Digital Materials Data Sheet
[http://objet.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/Digital_Materials_Data_sheet.pdf ] (PDF)
* DISCLAIMER: Objet Ltd. ("Objet") does not guarantee the final release and
availability of materials, products and/or features referred to herein. Materials will be
released subject to Objet's sole discretion. Not all released materials are currently
available for all platforms/systems. Objet will update its website further as releases
become available and/or compatible with specific platforms/systems.
About Objet
Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ] is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.
Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.
Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.
Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 120 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 120 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.
Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.
For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].
(c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA
Todd Graff
Conover Tuttle Pace
Tel. +1-617-412-4000
Email. tgraff@ctpboston.com
Korea
Jihyun Lee
The Hoffman Agency Korea
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
Email. jhlee@hoffman.com
Brazil
Tatiana Fonseca
307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br
Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk
Japan
Objet Japan
Aya Yoshizawa
Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
Aya.yoshizawa@objet.com
Mexico
Patricia Tawil
IDESA
Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
Email. ptawil@idesap.com
Objet
Arita Mattsoff
Objet
Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000
Email. arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific
Objet AP Ltd
Vicki Kei
Tel. +852-3844-8813
Vicki.kei@objet.com
South Africa
Alison McDonald
PR Connections
Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
Email. alison@pr.co.za
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577843-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Objet Ltd.
AT&T Unwraps Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals And More
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:35:01 AM
AT&T Unwraps Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals And More
From Incredible Device Offers All Season Long to Exciting Holiday-themed Content from U-verse®, AT&T has something for everyone this Holiday Season
DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced its value-packed lineup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that will help shoppers keep more jingle in their pockets when purchasing some of this season's hottest wireless devices. AT&T is also reminding customers of the great seasonal device promotions running now through the end of the year, as well as showing U-verse® TV customers all the fun and festive content that's available this holiday.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Exclusively at att.com, AT&T is once again ringing in the value for customers with a series of revolving online holiday promotions kicking off Friday, Nov. 23 at 12:01 a.m. ET and continuing all weekend long until the last chime on Monday, Nov. 26, while supplies last.(1 )Online shoppers will be able to score the best device deals of the season, whether at home or on the go, and take advantage of free shipping. Here's what shoppers need to know:
Friday, November 23
-- Refurb Blowout Sale! Refurbished phones starting as low as $.01
Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25
-- HTC Vivid for just $.01
-- Rugby Smart only $.99
Monday, November 26
-- Popular smartphones just $.99--Pantech Renue, Motorola Atrix HD, HTC One
X (gray only), Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and Nokia Lumia 900.
To see all these great deals, and even more gift ideas from AT&T this holiday, visit att.com/giftcenter. In fact, customers can opt in to receive email alerts or text notifications on the hottest deals and products this season by signing up for all the latest news, or they can elect to just stay plugged in to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and December sales. Visit att.com/giftcenter today to see the latest online-only holiday deals.
More Spectacular Device Deals
For those eager to get their holiday shopping underway, AT&T has some exciting device promotions that customers can take advantage of right now through the end of the year by visiting their local AT&T company-owned store or shopping online at att.com:
-- Windows 8 Wonderland. AT&T is thrilled to deliver great pricing on some
of its newest Windows 8 smartphones and tablets--all with 4G LTE
connectivity.(2 ) With a two-year agreement, smartphone shoppers can
choose from the Nokia Lumia 920, an AT&T exclusive, for $99.99; the
value-packed Nokia Lumia 820 for $49.99; or the Windows Phone 8X by
HTC--either the 16GB model for $199.99 or the AT&T exclusive 8GB model
for $99.99. And for those seeking a great deal on tablets, customers
can buy any Windows Phone and get $100 off the ASUS VivoTab RT, which is
available exclusively at AT&T this season. A two-year data plan is
required.(3)
-- Smart and Seasonal Samsung Special. For a limited time, buy any Samsung
Galaxy smartphone and receive up to $100 off a second connected Samsung
device, including the new Windows 8-supported Samsung ATIV smart PC,
available exclusively at AT&T this holiday season, and the new Samsung
Galaxy Camera.
-- Pick A Tablet, Any Tablet, and Put It Under the Tree. AT&T holiday
shoppers can enjoy $100 off any tablet, regardless of carrier or
operating system, purchased from an AT&T company-owned store or online
at att.com or at selected agents or retailers.(4)
AT&T customers have more options for choosing the data plan that's right for them and their mobile devices. Customers can choose one of AT&T's existing individual or family plans, or select one of the new shared data plans, AT&T Mobile Share.(5) With AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices. AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to build a plan to fit their devices and usage. Visit att.com/mobileshare to learn more.
Enjoy the holidays and experience all that U-verse has for you to see and do!
AT&T is giving U-verse TV families more reasons to tune in this holiday with the return of some seasonal favorites and a couple of festive new additions as well.(6) Here's what's playing:
-- AT&T U-verse Santa Tracker: Gather around the TV with your family and
friends, and tap into your holiday spirit with the AT&T U-verse Santa
Tracker, available in English and Spanish on U-verse TV channel 98. The
Santa Tracker app, sponsored by STARZ®, allows families to play holiday
games, vote in the "Naughty or Nice" poll, play sing-a-longs and
read-a-longs for popular holiday music and stories, listen to holiday
songs on "Rudolph Radio," and on Christmas Eve, watch real-time reports
from the Santa News Network to see if Santa has left the North Pole and
track his sleigh as he travels around the globe.
-- Yule Log. No fireplace? No problem. Set the perfect holiday mood at home
for your family and friends with the U-verse Yule Log, available Dec.
15. Just turn to U-verse Channel 400/1400 for the log that keeps on
burning, and classic holiday carols.
-- Movies and Games. U-verse is giving thanks this season by offering
customers a free preview of the U450 package, which includes premium
channels, as well as offering free access to eight U-verse Games.
Select STARZ(®), ENCORE(®) and SHOWTIME(®) content will also be
available via Uverse.com and the U-verse App for tablets and
smartphones. The U450 and U-verse Games previews begin Nov. 22 and end
Nov. 25. After the U-verse Games free preview, access to unlimited game
play is just $5 per month. Additionally, customers are also invited to
grab a cup of hot chocolate and relax this season with their favorite
holiday movies. Check out the "Tis the Season" U-verse Movie Folder to
rent classics all season long for a low one-time rental fee.
-- Wireless Receiver. The holidays are here and the guests are coming. Put
a Yule Log in any room with the U-verse Wireless Receiver. Watch TV
virtually anywhere around your house - in the guest room, the den, or
wherever your family wants. Get cozy and enjoy your favorite Holiday
movies and TV specials.
-- U-verse Apps. 'Tis the season to travel and visit with family and
friends. Even when you're away from home, you can still access your
favorite content with the U-verse App for your smartphone or tablet.
Just download the app to your tablet or smartphone to enjoy hit movies,
TV specials and more--all on the go.
-- Tumblebooks. Just because school is out for the winter break doesn't
mean reading comes to a halt. U-verse TV customers with High Speed
Internet can access a diverse and extensive library of digital books
with narration and read-along features right on the TV screen.
Tumblebooks brings popular children's books to life, with animated
illustrations and audio tracks of the text, making it the perfect app
for storytime. Hit the "Go Interactive" button on your remote or tune to
channel 345.
For more information on all the great holiday happenings at AT&T this season, visit att.com/giftcenter and att.com/holidaygifts.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(1 )All offers require a two-year service agreement. All smartphone offers require an AT&T voice and data plan. Some restrictions and other charges may apply.
(2 )4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
(3 )Limited time offer. Windows smartphone $100 off promotion requires purchase of Windows smartphone that includes new 2yr agreement w/ qualifying voice and data plans. Receive add'l $100 off tablet purchase at att.com and company-owned retail stores by adding new 2yr agreement w/ qualifying data plan for tablet.
(4 )While promotional supplies last. $100 off any tablet discount requires a new 2-yr wireless agreement with data (min $14.99/mo.) plan or Mobile Share plan. Two tablet purchase limit per account.
(5) AT&T Mobile Share: Smartphone required. Up to ten devices per plan. Additional monthly charge per device. $15 per GB for add'l data. Unlimited talk and text for phones only. Activation fee may apply. Additional deposits and other restrictions may apply. Access to corporate email, intranet sites and apps available for $15/mo. per device.
(6) U-verse Service: Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify. Santa Tracker requires AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet account. Free preview may contain PG, PG-13, TV-14, TVMA and R-rated material; use parental controls to restrict programming or filter by rating; Subscription to appropriate package and HD Technology Fee is required to access free and/or premium HD On Demand titles. Wireless Receiver: A one-time fee of $49, and monthly recurring fee of $7, per wireless receiver, applies; power outlet and connection of receiver to TV required; Limit 2 per household; Go to att.com/freedom for details. U-verse App: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection; Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV plan and is subject to change; Data charges may apply. Tumblebooks: ATT U-verse High Speed Internet account required; Includes select books for no additional cost; all books available for $5/mo.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Kelleigh Beal, AT&T, +1-404-986-1812, kelleigh.beal@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
From Incredible Device Offers All Season Long to Exciting Holiday-themed Content from U-verse®, AT&T has something for everyone this Holiday Season
DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced its value-packed lineup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that will help shoppers keep more jingle in their pockets when purchasing some of this season's hottest wireless devices. AT&T is also reminding customers of the great seasonal device promotions running now through the end of the year, as well as showing U-verse® TV customers all the fun and festive content that's available this holiday.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Exclusively at att.com, AT&T is once again ringing in the value for customers with a series of revolving online holiday promotions kicking off Friday, Nov. 23 at 12:01 a.m. ET and continuing all weekend long until the last chime on Monday, Nov. 26, while supplies last.(1 )Online shoppers will be able to score the best device deals of the season, whether at home or on the go, and take advantage of free shipping. Here's what shoppers need to know:
Friday, November 23
-- Refurb Blowout Sale! Refurbished phones starting as low as $.01
Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25
-- HTC Vivid for just $.01
-- Rugby Smart only $.99
Monday, November 26
-- Popular smartphones just $.99--Pantech Renue, Motorola Atrix HD, HTC One
X (gray only), Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and Nokia Lumia 900.
To see all these great deals, and even more gift ideas from AT&T this holiday, visit att.com/giftcenter. In fact, customers can opt in to receive email alerts or text notifications on the hottest deals and products this season by signing up for all the latest news, or they can elect to just stay plugged in to Black Friday, Cyber Monday and December sales. Visit att.com/giftcenter today to see the latest online-only holiday deals.
More Spectacular Device Deals
For those eager to get their holiday shopping underway, AT&T has some exciting device promotions that customers can take advantage of right now through the end of the year by visiting their local AT&T company-owned store or shopping online at att.com:
-- Windows 8 Wonderland. AT&T is thrilled to deliver great pricing on some
of its newest Windows 8 smartphones and tablets--all with 4G LTE
connectivity.(2 ) With a two-year agreement, smartphone shoppers can
choose from the Nokia Lumia 920, an AT&T exclusive, for $99.99; the
value-packed Nokia Lumia 820 for $49.99; or the Windows Phone 8X by
HTC--either the 16GB model for $199.99 or the AT&T exclusive 8GB model
for $99.99. And for those seeking a great deal on tablets, customers
can buy any Windows Phone and get $100 off the ASUS VivoTab RT, which is
available exclusively at AT&T this season. A two-year data plan is
required.(3)
-- Smart and Seasonal Samsung Special. For a limited time, buy any Samsung
Galaxy smartphone and receive up to $100 off a second connected Samsung
device, including the new Windows 8-supported Samsung ATIV smart PC,
available exclusively at AT&T this holiday season, and the new Samsung
Galaxy Camera.
-- Pick A Tablet, Any Tablet, and Put It Under the Tree. AT&T holiday
shoppers can enjoy $100 off any tablet, regardless of carrier or
operating system, purchased from an AT&T company-owned store or online
at att.com or at selected agents or retailers.(4)
AT&T customers have more options for choosing the data plan that's right for them and their mobile devices. Customers can choose one of AT&T's existing individual or family plans, or select one of the new shared data plans, AT&T Mobile Share.(5) With AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices. AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to build a plan to fit their devices and usage. Visit att.com/mobileshare to learn more.
Enjoy the holidays and experience all that U-verse has for you to see and do!
AT&T is giving U-verse TV families more reasons to tune in this holiday with the return of some seasonal favorites and a couple of festive new additions as well.(6) Here's what's playing:
-- AT&T U-verse Santa Tracker: Gather around the TV with your family and
friends, and tap into your holiday spirit with the AT&T U-verse Santa
Tracker, available in English and Spanish on U-verse TV channel 98. The
Santa Tracker app, sponsored by STARZ®, allows families to play holiday
games, vote in the "Naughty or Nice" poll, play sing-a-longs and
read-a-longs for popular holiday music and stories, listen to holiday
songs on "Rudolph Radio," and on Christmas Eve, watch real-time reports
from the Santa News Network to see if Santa has left the North Pole and
track his sleigh as he travels around the globe.
-- Yule Log. No fireplace? No problem. Set the perfect holiday mood at home
for your family and friends with the U-verse Yule Log, available Dec.
15. Just turn to U-verse Channel 400/1400 for the log that keeps on
burning, and classic holiday carols.
-- Movies and Games. U-verse is giving thanks this season by offering
customers a free preview of the U450 package, which includes premium
channels, as well as offering free access to eight U-verse Games.
Select STARZ(®), ENCORE(®) and SHOWTIME(®) content will also be
available via Uverse.com and the U-verse App for tablets and
smartphones. The U450 and U-verse Games previews begin Nov. 22 and end
Nov. 25. After the U-verse Games free preview, access to unlimited game
play is just $5 per month. Additionally, customers are also invited to
grab a cup of hot chocolate and relax this season with their favorite
holiday movies. Check out the "Tis the Season" U-verse Movie Folder to
rent classics all season long for a low one-time rental fee.
-- Wireless Receiver. The holidays are here and the guests are coming. Put
a Yule Log in any room with the U-verse Wireless Receiver. Watch TV
virtually anywhere around your house - in the guest room, the den, or
wherever your family wants. Get cozy and enjoy your favorite Holiday
movies and TV specials.
-- U-verse Apps. 'Tis the season to travel and visit with family and
friends. Even when you're away from home, you can still access your
favorite content with the U-verse App for your smartphone or tablet.
Just download the app to your tablet or smartphone to enjoy hit movies,
TV specials and more--all on the go.
-- Tumblebooks. Just because school is out for the winter break doesn't
mean reading comes to a halt. U-verse TV customers with High Speed
Internet can access a diverse and extensive library of digital books
with narration and read-along features right on the TV screen.
Tumblebooks brings popular children's books to life, with animated
illustrations and audio tracks of the text, making it the perfect app
for storytime. Hit the "Go Interactive" button on your remote or tune to
channel 345.
For more information on all the great holiday happenings at AT&T this season, visit att.com/giftcenter and att.com/holidaygifts.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(1 )All offers require a two-year service agreement. All smartphone offers require an AT&T voice and data plan. Some restrictions and other charges may apply.
(2 )4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
(3 )Limited time offer. Windows smartphone $100 off promotion requires purchase of Windows smartphone that includes new 2yr agreement w/ qualifying voice and data plans. Receive add'l $100 off tablet purchase at att.com and company-owned retail stores by adding new 2yr agreement w/ qualifying data plan for tablet.
(4 )While promotional supplies last. $100 off any tablet discount requires a new 2-yr wireless agreement with data (min $14.99/mo.) plan or Mobile Share plan. Two tablet purchase limit per account.
(5) AT&T Mobile Share: Smartphone required. Up to ten devices per plan. Additional monthly charge per device. $15 per GB for add'l data. Unlimited talk and text for phones only. Activation fee may apply. Additional deposits and other restrictions may apply. Access to corporate email, intranet sites and apps available for $15/mo. per device.
(6) U-verse Service: Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify. Santa Tracker requires AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet account. Free preview may contain PG, PG-13, TV-14, TVMA and R-rated material; use parental controls to restrict programming or filter by rating; Subscription to appropriate package and HD Technology Fee is required to access free and/or premium HD On Demand titles. Wireless Receiver: A one-time fee of $49, and monthly recurring fee of $7, per wireless receiver, applies; power outlet and connection of receiver to TV required; Limit 2 per household; Go to att.com/freedom for details. U-verse App: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection; Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV plan and is subject to change; Data charges may apply. Tumblebooks: ATT U-verse High Speed Internet account required; Includes select books for no additional cost; all books available for $5/mo.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Kelleigh Beal, AT&T, +1-404-986-1812, kelleigh.beal@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
justWink App Gets Thankful With Expanded Thanksgiving Card Selection and New Features
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:21:01 AM
justWink App Gets Thankful With Expanded Thanksgiving Card Selection and New Features
New Holiday Content, Kindle Fire compatibility, and 'Real Mail' option for Android Users
CLEVELAND, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As people everywhere sit down to yummy platters of carb-laden goodness, justWink fans will find there are a few more things to be thankful for this year. The popular card line and corresponding smart phone app by American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has introduced consumers to the ultimate choice on how to connect with friends and family. Now to offer them even more exciting card sending options, the free app is available on Kindle Fire and has added all-new Thanksgiving content and the "real mail" option for Android.
From purchasing a card in their favorite retail store, sending a friend a funny note while waiting in line holiday shopping, or creating and mailing a card from their smart phone, justWink has been putting super cute, hilarious cards directly at consumer's fingertips. A QR code on the back of each paper card directs consumers to download the free app for Android and iPhone. Digital cards can be created and sent for free through the justWink website, NOOK, and now Kindle Fire. Additionally, both iPhone and Android users can personalize a card within the app, select the "real mail" option, and send that card to a friend's mailbox for $2.99.
The Thanksgiving digital card collection ranges from light meat to dark meat, with 19 holiday designs in the app to celebrate whatever or whoever is on one's thankful list. Taking a lighthearted look at everything from the natural beauty of the fall season to the absurdity of stuffing a turkey carcass with breadcrumbs, it's pretty much got the holiday covered.
"We've been so thankful for the fan response to the card line and app that we feel continually inspired to give even more back to our fans--more great cards and more features that making connecting with friends and family easier and more fun," said Rob Matousek, brand director for the justWink app. "We now have more than 500 cards available in the app, are available on every major platform out there and always look for new ways to help our fans stay in touch with their networks."
Consumers can find justWink cards at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. The justWink app can be downloaded for free for Android, iPhone, NOOK, and Kindle Fire giving users 24/7 access to the complete collection of digital cards that can be sent via text, email, or Facebook. The app now contains more than 500 cards as well as the ability to add signatures (or doodles) and photos to cards and Facebook-powered birthday reminders. For more information, visit http://www.justwink.com or http://www.facebook.com/justwink.
About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.
SOURCE American Greetings Corporation
American Greetings Corporation
CONTACT: Meghan Olmstead of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x2501, meghan.olmstead@amgreetings.com
Web Site: http://www.americangreetings.com
New Holiday Content, Kindle Fire compatibility, and 'Real Mail' option for Android Users
CLEVELAND, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As people everywhere sit down to yummy platters of carb-laden goodness, justWink fans will find there are a few more things to be thankful for this year. The popular card line and corresponding smart phone app by American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has introduced consumers to the ultimate choice on how to connect with friends and family. Now to offer them even more exciting card sending options, the free app is available on Kindle Fire and has added all-new Thanksgiving content and the "real mail" option for Android.
From purchasing a card in their favorite retail store, sending a friend a funny note while waiting in line holiday shopping, or creating and mailing a card from their smart phone, justWink has been putting super cute, hilarious cards directly at consumer's fingertips. A QR code on the back of each paper card directs consumers to download the free app for Android and iPhone. Digital cards can be created and sent for free through the justWink website, NOOK, and now Kindle Fire. Additionally, both iPhone and Android users can personalize a card within the app, select the "real mail" option, and send that card to a friend's mailbox for $2.99.
The Thanksgiving digital card collection ranges from light meat to dark meat, with 19 holiday designs in the app to celebrate whatever or whoever is on one's thankful list. Taking a lighthearted look at everything from the natural beauty of the fall season to the absurdity of stuffing a turkey carcass with breadcrumbs, it's pretty much got the holiday covered.
"We've been so thankful for the fan response to the card line and app that we feel continually inspired to give even more back to our fans--more great cards and more features that making connecting with friends and family easier and more fun," said Rob Matousek, brand director for the justWink app. "We now have more than 500 cards available in the app, are available on every major platform out there and always look for new ways to help our fans stay in touch with their networks."
Consumers can find justWink cards at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide, as well as in American Greetings and Carlton Cards retail stores. The justWink app can be downloaded for free for Android, iPhone, NOOK, and Kindle Fire giving users 24/7 access to the complete collection of digital cards that can be sent via text, email, or Facebook. The app now contains more than 500 cards as well as the ability to add signatures (or doodles) and photos to cards and Facebook-powered birthday reminders. For more information, visit http://www.justwink.com or http://www.facebook.com/justwink.
About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love. The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards. American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com. In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.
SOURCE American Greetings Corporation
American Greetings Corporation
CONTACT: Meghan Olmstead of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x2501, meghan.olmstead@amgreetings.com
Web Site: http://www.americangreetings.com
The Walking Dead Season One Reaches its Epic and Emotionally Charged Conclusion with the Fifth Episode of Telltale's Critically-Acclaimed Game Series
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Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
The Walking Dead Season One Reaches its Epic and Emotionally Charged Conclusion with the Fifth Episode of Telltale's Critically-Acclaimed Game Series
Episode Five - "No Time Left" is available now on PlayStation®Network, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as an in-app purchase for compatible iOS devices and on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound and Image Comics, announced today that No Time Left, the final episode of their five-part game series,is now available for download.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/SF72733LOGO)
Episode five picks up immediately where episode four ended. Clementine has been taken, kidnapped by an unseen enemy. Lee must set out onto the streets and rooftops of the city of Savannah, a place now completely overrun by the undead, to get her back.
No Time Left concludes Telltale's first five- part game season of The Walking Dead, which debuted in April of this year. Episodes one through four were met with critical acclaim including various Editor's Choice Awards, Best of E3 2012 awards and nominations, a Golden Joystick nomination and 6 nominations in this year's upcoming Spike TV Video Game Awards, including Game of the Year. Metacritic scores rank the series as one of 2012's biggest critical hits.
Rolling Stone recently declared that Telltale's series is, "Truly Excellent," while gaming website Polygon called it, "...a landmark moment in interactive storytelling." Game Informer says it is"...one of the most talked about releases this year" while British national newspaper The Independent called the series, "...downright essential."
IGN has awarded the season finale episode an Editor's Choice Award and a score of 9.5 out of 10 saying, "... People will reference the series over and over as the benchmark for story-telling in games," later adding, "No Time Left is a perfectly paced finale...I cried in the final minutes, sat silently through the credits, and was speechless after the epilogue..."
Prior to this finale episode, The Walking Dead has topped charts by selling over 6 million episodes across a diverse range of platforms: HD home consoles, personal computers and iOS devices. This success proves that Telltale's digitally released episodic games, where the player experience is tailored by the choices they make, are as compelling to consumers as any blockbuster action title released at retail.
"It's been a real thrill to watch Telltale's success with The Walking Dead," said creator of The Walking Dead franchise, Robert Kirkman. "They absolutely delivered on their promise to give fans an experience that's 100% authentic to the comic books. I can't wait for people to play the last episode of this season and I look forward to more stories of The Walking Dead from the Telltale team."
"No Time Left is the exclamation point on what has been an amazing ride of a season," added Dan Connors, Telltale CEO. "Gamers across multiple platforms have lived and died with Lee, Clem and the other survivors over the last seven months. Telltale's choice-based gameplay and tailored storytelling has engaged players in a way that hasn't been seen before in games, and we can't wait for people to see how their story ends."
Each digital episode of The Walking Dead is available for $4.99 or as a $19.99 season pass on PlayStation®Network; for 400 Microsoft(®)Points per episode on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, and as a $24.99 five-episode season pass for PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital outlets.
The Walking Dead is also available for iOS devices via the App Store as Walking Dead: The Game, for $4.99. Episodes 2-5 can then be bought as in-app purchases for $4.99 each or as a multi-pack bundle for $14.99 (saving 25% over individual episode purchases).
The full five-part series is scheduled to launch in December as a retail product in North America for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and PC at a suggested price of $29.99. A strictly limited Collector's Edition bundle with a suggested price of $69.99 will also be available for pre-order. It will include an exclusive edition of The Walking Dead Compendium One: over 1,000 pages of Robert Kirkman's original comic book, collecting the first 48 issues of Rick Grimes' story.
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Players experience life-changing events, meeting new characters as well as some familiar to fans of the comic book series, in events that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers an emotionally-charged, tailored game experience - a player's actions and choices affect how their story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead: Episode Five - No Time Left is rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit http://www.Skybound.com.
About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago and he formed his own imprint there, Skybound, in 2010. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and in April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. http://www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.
About Image Comics
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major gaming platform and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 25 published releases, winning numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers. Telltale has also been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times and Variety. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, and Wii and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, and Apple iOS platforms. For more information visit http://www.telltalegames.com.
© 2012 Telltale, Inc. THE WALKING DEAD is © 2012 Robert Kirkman, LLC. Based on the Comic Book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Telltale and the Telltale Games logo are trademarks of Telltale, Inc. All rights reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2012 Telltale, Inc.
CONTACT: Job J Stauffer // Telltale Games // jstauffer@telltalegames.com // 415.258.1638 ext. 152
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Episode Five - "No Time Left" is available now on PlayStation®Network, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as an in-app purchase for compatible iOS devices and on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound and Image Comics, announced today that No Time Left, the final episode of their five-part game series,is now available for download.
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Episode five picks up immediately where episode four ended. Clementine has been taken, kidnapped by an unseen enemy. Lee must set out onto the streets and rooftops of the city of Savannah, a place now completely overrun by the undead, to get her back.
No Time Left concludes Telltale's first five- part game season of The Walking Dead, which debuted in April of this year. Episodes one through four were met with critical acclaim including various Editor's Choice Awards, Best of E3 2012 awards and nominations, a Golden Joystick nomination and 6 nominations in this year's upcoming Spike TV Video Game Awards, including Game of the Year. Metacritic scores rank the series as one of 2012's biggest critical hits.
Rolling Stone recently declared that Telltale's series is, "Truly Excellent," while gaming website Polygon called it, "...a landmark moment in interactive storytelling." Game Informer says it is"...one of the most talked about releases this year" while British national newspaper The Independent called the series, "...downright essential."
IGN has awarded the season finale episode an Editor's Choice Award and a score of 9.5 out of 10 saying, "... People will reference the series over and over as the benchmark for story-telling in games," later adding, "No Time Left is a perfectly paced finale...I cried in the final minutes, sat silently through the credits, and was speechless after the epilogue..."
Prior to this finale episode, The Walking Dead has topped charts by selling over 6 million episodes across a diverse range of platforms: HD home consoles, personal computers and iOS devices. This success proves that Telltale's digitally released episodic games, where the player experience is tailored by the choices they make, are as compelling to consumers as any blockbuster action title released at retail.
"It's been a real thrill to watch Telltale's success with The Walking Dead," said creator of The Walking Dead franchise, Robert Kirkman. "They absolutely delivered on their promise to give fans an experience that's 100% authentic to the comic books. I can't wait for people to play the last episode of this season and I look forward to more stories of The Walking Dead from the Telltale team."
"No Time Left is the exclamation point on what has been an amazing ride of a season," added Dan Connors, Telltale CEO. "Gamers across multiple platforms have lived and died with Lee, Clem and the other survivors over the last seven months. Telltale's choice-based gameplay and tailored storytelling has engaged players in a way that hasn't been seen before in games, and we can't wait for people to see how their story ends."
Each digital episode of The Walking Dead is available for $4.99 or as a $19.99 season pass on PlayStation®Network; for 400 Microsoft(®)Points per episode on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, and as a $24.99 five-episode season pass for PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital outlets.
The Walking Dead is also available for iOS devices via the App Store as Walking Dead: The Game, for $4.99. Episodes 2-5 can then be bought as in-app purchases for $4.99 each or as a multi-pack bundle for $14.99 (saving 25% over individual episode purchases).
The full five-part series is scheduled to launch in December as a retail product in North America for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and PC at a suggested price of $29.99. A strictly limited Collector's Edition bundle with a suggested price of $69.99 will also be available for pre-order. It will include an exclusive edition of The Walking Dead Compendium One: over 1,000 pages of Robert Kirkman's original comic book, collecting the first 48 issues of Rick Grimes' story.
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Players experience life-changing events, meeting new characters as well as some familiar to fans of the comic book series, in events that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers an emotionally-charged, tailored game experience - a player's actions and choices affect how their story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead: Episode Five - No Time Left is rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit http://www.Skybound.com.
About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago and he formed his own imprint there, Skybound, in 2010. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and in April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. AMC is developing Thief of Thieves as a potential series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. http://www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.
About Image Comics
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major gaming platform and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 25 published releases, winning numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers. Telltale has also been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times and Variety. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, and Wii and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, and Apple iOS platforms. For more information visit http://www.telltalegames.com.
© 2012 Telltale, Inc. THE WALKING DEAD is © 2012 Robert Kirkman, LLC. Based on the Comic Book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Telltale and the Telltale Games logo are trademarks of Telltale, Inc. All rights reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Press Release © 2012 Telltale, Inc.
CONTACT: Job J Stauffer // Telltale Games // jstauffer@telltalegames.com // 415.258.1638 ext. 152
SOURCE Telltale, Inc.
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Telltale, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.telltalegames.com
New App Available From Oncology Nurse Advisor
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Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
New App Available From Oncology Nurse Advisor
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncology Nurse Advisor announces the launch of a free app designed specifically for oncology nurses. The app, available now from the iTunes App Store and Google Play, provides convenient access to the full contents of the printed journal, concise drug information, and daily news reports from the oncology field.
The Oncology Nurse Advisor app allows users to:
-- Access news reports updated throughout the day
-- Read articles from the print journal
-- Participate in CE activities via direct access to the posttest
-- Search a comprehensive database of oncology drug information
-- View medical slideshows with striking clinical images along with
accurate and concise descriptions
-- Use clinical charts and calculators
"Our goal is to keep pace with the busy oncology nurse by providing practical information and resources that ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care," said Joyce Pagan, editor of Oncology Nurse Advisor. "We've combined the practical content in our print journal with our strongest website features and an array of patient care tools into a convenient application that can be easily accessed on a tablet or smartphone."
Haymarket Media Inc. teamed up with US Biomedical Information Systems (USBMIS) to develop the app, which is available for Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and can be downloaded at the iTunes App Store. An Android version is available on Google Play. More information is available at OncologyNurseAdvisor.com.
About Haymarket Media Inc.
Haymarket Media Inc. (HMI) is a global publication and communications company, with operations on five continents. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, HMI publishes titles in 23 languages in more than 100 nations. In the United States HMI publishes, among other health care journals, the Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR), the MPR Hematology-Oncology Edition, and ChemotherapyAdvisor.com. Since 1985, MPR has been the most widely used drug reference by health care professionals in a wide variety of specialties and practice settings.
SOURCE Haymarket Media Inc.
Haymarket Media Inc.
CONTACT: Joyce Pagan, +1-201-799-4803, joyce.pagan@haymarketmedia.com
Web Site: http://www.OncologyNurseAdvisor.com
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncology Nurse Advisor announces the launch of a free app designed specifically for oncology nurses. The app, available now from the iTunes App Store and Google Play, provides convenient access to the full contents of the printed journal, concise drug information, and daily news reports from the oncology field.
The Oncology Nurse Advisor app allows users to:
-- Access news reports updated throughout the day
-- Read articles from the print journal
-- Participate in CE activities via direct access to the posttest
-- Search a comprehensive database of oncology drug information
-- View medical slideshows with striking clinical images along with
accurate and concise descriptions
-- Use clinical charts and calculators
"Our goal is to keep pace with the busy oncology nurse by providing practical information and resources that ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care," said Joyce Pagan, editor of Oncology Nurse Advisor. "We've combined the practical content in our print journal with our strongest website features and an array of patient care tools into a convenient application that can be easily accessed on a tablet or smartphone."
Haymarket Media Inc. teamed up with US Biomedical Information Systems (USBMIS) to develop the app, which is available for Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and can be downloaded at the iTunes App Store. An Android version is available on Google Play. More information is available at OncologyNurseAdvisor.com.
About Haymarket Media Inc.
Haymarket Media Inc. (HMI) is a global publication and communications company, with operations on five continents. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, HMI publishes titles in 23 languages in more than 100 nations. In the United States HMI publishes, among other health care journals, the Monthly Prescribing Reference (MPR), the MPR Hematology-Oncology Edition, and ChemotherapyAdvisor.com. Since 1985, MPR has been the most widely used drug reference by health care professionals in a wide variety of specialties and practice settings.
SOURCE Haymarket Media Inc.
Haymarket Media Inc.
CONTACT: Joyce Pagan, +1-201-799-4803, joyce.pagan@haymarketmedia.com
Web Site: http://www.OncologyNurseAdvisor.com
Kobo Partners With Family Christian
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
Kobo Partners With Family Christian
Kobo Mini and Kobo Touch Hit Stores in Time for the Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a leader in eReading with more than 10-million registered users worldwide, today announced that it has partnered with Family Christian to bring its world-class eReading platform to stores across the United States. The Kobo Mini and Kobo Touch go on sale today, at Family Christian stores and at http://www.familychristian.com/kobo. In addition, Kobo will donate a portion of each eReader sale to The James Fund, Family Christian's non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of orphans and widows around the world.
"Our partnership with Family Christian aligns well to our vision to make reading more accessible to people around the world," said Wayne White, EVP and GM Devices, Kobo. "Our reputation for building long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships with retail businesses of all sizes has helped us to establish innovative new partnerships that give organizations like Family Christian new ways to exceed the expectations of their customers."
The partnership between Kobo and Family Christian brings new ways for Americans to access faith-based materials including the Bible in digital formats. Customers buying a Kobo device from a Family Christian store will be delighted to find three versions of the Bible added when the device is registered: The New International Version, the King James Version, and The Voice. In addition, customers have access to more than 17,000 Christian titles as part of the Kobo library which has more than 3-million titles - one-million of which are free.
"Reading digital books is a natural progression enhanced by the technology available today," said Cliff Bartow, President and CEO, Family Christian. "Kobo is helping us to make faith-based texts more accessible to our customers while also helping us to reach new customers interested in eReading."
THE GIFT OF READING
The Kobo Mini is the world's smallest and lightest full-featured E Ink eReader available today, offering the complete Kobo experience at a great value. The 5" Kobo Mini easily fits in your purse or pocket and is loaded with all the amazing features Kobo customers have come to know and love. The Kobo Mini comes in white and black and is available for $79.99 MSRP.
With a revolutionary touch screen experience, the Kobo Touch makes eReading easier than ever. The easily portable eReader is thin and light, travels comfortably anywhere, and is available in and it is easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight. It weighs only 185 grams - lighter than a paperback, has a battery life of up to one month, and holds up to 1,000 eBooks. Like all Kobo eReaders, the Kobo Touch supports English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese languages, making it truly the International reader of choice. The Kobo Touch is available for $99.99 MSRP.
About Kobo Inc.
Founded in 2009, Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering 3-million eBooks, magazines and newspapers. Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a "Read Freely" philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to 190 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users earn awards for time spent reading and encourage others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe.
For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.
Family Christian is the world's largest Christian specialty retailer and is located in the United States. As of 2012, the retail chain has approximately 281 stores in 261 cities. The retail chain offers a variety of Christian-themed merchandise, including books, Bibles, children's products, gifts, music and more. http://www.familychristian.com
The James Fund is a non-profit foundation of Family Christian founded upon the biblical principal and scriptural mandate to care for widows and orphans in the U.S. and around the world. Since its inception in 2003, The James Fund has served over 4-million orphans and widows and donated more than $7,000,000 to programs in need in the U.S. and abroad. For more information about The James Fund, visit http://www.jamesfund.org
CONTACT: Cerys Godall, Director of Public Relations North America, +1-416-977-8737, cgodall@kobo.com
SOURCE Kobo
Kobo
Web Site: http://www.kobo.com
Kobo Mini and Kobo Touch Hit Stores in Time for the Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobo, a leader in eReading with more than 10-million registered users worldwide, today announced that it has partnered with Family Christian to bring its world-class eReading platform to stores across the United States. The Kobo Mini and Kobo Touch go on sale today, at Family Christian stores and at http://www.familychristian.com/kobo. In addition, Kobo will donate a portion of each eReader sale to The James Fund, Family Christian's non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of orphans and widows around the world.
"Our partnership with Family Christian aligns well to our vision to make reading more accessible to people around the world," said Wayne White, EVP and GM Devices, Kobo. "Our reputation for building long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships with retail businesses of all sizes has helped us to establish innovative new partnerships that give organizations like Family Christian new ways to exceed the expectations of their customers."
The partnership between Kobo and Family Christian brings new ways for Americans to access faith-based materials including the Bible in digital formats. Customers buying a Kobo device from a Family Christian store will be delighted to find three versions of the Bible added when the device is registered: The New International Version, the King James Version, and The Voice. In addition, customers have access to more than 17,000 Christian titles as part of the Kobo library which has more than 3-million titles - one-million of which are free.
"Reading digital books is a natural progression enhanced by the technology available today," said Cliff Bartow, President and CEO, Family Christian. "Kobo is helping us to make faith-based texts more accessible to our customers while also helping us to reach new customers interested in eReading."
THE GIFT OF READING
The Kobo Mini is the world's smallest and lightest full-featured E Ink eReader available today, offering the complete Kobo experience at a great value. The 5" Kobo Mini easily fits in your purse or pocket and is loaded with all the amazing features Kobo customers have come to know and love. The Kobo Mini comes in white and black and is available for $79.99 MSRP.
With a revolutionary touch screen experience, the Kobo Touch makes eReading easier than ever. The easily portable eReader is thin and light, travels comfortably anywhere, and is available in and it is easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight. It weighs only 185 grams - lighter than a paperback, has a battery life of up to one month, and holds up to 1,000 eBooks. Like all Kobo eReaders, the Kobo Touch supports English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese languages, making it truly the International reader of choice. The Kobo Touch is available for $99.99 MSRP.
About Kobo Inc.
Founded in 2009, Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering 3-million eBooks, magazines and newspapers. Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a "Read Freely" philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to 190 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users earn awards for time spent reading and encourage others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe.
For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.
Family Christian is the world's largest Christian specialty retailer and is located in the United States. As of 2012, the retail chain has approximately 281 stores in 261 cities. The retail chain offers a variety of Christian-themed merchandise, including books, Bibles, children's products, gifts, music and more. http://www.familychristian.com
The James Fund is a non-profit foundation of Family Christian founded upon the biblical principal and scriptural mandate to care for widows and orphans in the U.S. and around the world. Since its inception in 2003, The James Fund has served over 4-million orphans and widows and donated more than $7,000,000 to programs in need in the U.S. and abroad. For more information about The James Fund, visit http://www.jamesfund.org
CONTACT: Cerys Godall, Director of Public Relations North America, +1-416-977-8737, cgodall@kobo.com
SOURCE Kobo
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Technologo Virtual Sample Solution Available in Chinese
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
Technologo Virtual Sample Solution Available in Chinese
TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Technologo, part of Altitude Group Plc. (ALT.L), is delighted to announce that their market leading Virtual Sample solution is now available in both simplified and traditional Chinese, addressing a market of 500 million users in the region.
This brings the number of languages Technologo is available in to ten, including English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Korean, and Polish.
In addition, the latest version of the easy to use 'Right Click' solution is now optimized for the Chrome browser for both Mac and PC. PC users can now use the Technologo Right Click solution in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari, and Mac users can use the solution in both Safari and Chrome.
Using the Technologo Right Click solution, a user can click on any image on the internet and instantly add a logo to see what the item would look like when branded. Both logos and text can be added, and decorating methods including engraving, embroidery and screen-printing can be imitated.
The branded image can then be downloaded or sent directly to a client or colleague using the unique Flyer Builder. The Flyer Builder allows the user to add multiple Virtual Sample images to a single presentation, ideal for reviewing how a logo might look without the need for ordering and shipping samples.
Mike Betts, Executive Vice President of Trade Only Technology Services, commented: "Technologo Right Click is widely used in the North American and European promotional product industries with over 1 million Virtual Samples created every month.
"Translating the solution into simplified and traditional Chinese was the obvious next step, as this market is evolving as both a manufacturing base and the world's largest users of corporate merchandise.
"As more and more Chinese manufacturers seek to improve efficiency in the sales and marketing discipline, they are quickly finding that the Technologo tools will save an average manufacturer, supplier or distributor around $40,000 per year for a cost as low as $15 per month."
About Technologo
Technologo is the world's leading provider of Virtual Sample technology. With over 50,000 users in over 180 countries, producing more than 1,000,000 Virtual Sample images each month for broad range of industries with need for Digital Imaging solutions. For more information about Technologo, please visit http://www.technologo.com. For more information about the Right Click solution, please visit http://www.technologo.com/rightclickmanager
For Further Information Contact:
Mike Betts, Executive VP
Email: mike@technologo.com
Telephone: 866-564-6247
SOURCE Trade Only
Trade Only
TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Technologo, part of Altitude Group Plc. (ALT.L), is delighted to announce that their market leading Virtual Sample solution is now available in both simplified and traditional Chinese, addressing a market of 500 million users in the region.
This brings the number of languages Technologo is available in to ten, including English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Korean, and Polish.
In addition, the latest version of the easy to use 'Right Click' solution is now optimized for the Chrome browser for both Mac and PC. PC users can now use the Technologo Right Click solution in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari, and Mac users can use the solution in both Safari and Chrome.
Using the Technologo Right Click solution, a user can click on any image on the internet and instantly add a logo to see what the item would look like when branded. Both logos and text can be added, and decorating methods including engraving, embroidery and screen-printing can be imitated.
The branded image can then be downloaded or sent directly to a client or colleague using the unique Flyer Builder. The Flyer Builder allows the user to add multiple Virtual Sample images to a single presentation, ideal for reviewing how a logo might look without the need for ordering and shipping samples.
Mike Betts, Executive Vice President of Trade Only Technology Services, commented: "Technologo Right Click is widely used in the North American and European promotional product industries with over 1 million Virtual Samples created every month.
"Translating the solution into simplified and traditional Chinese was the obvious next step, as this market is evolving as both a manufacturing base and the world's largest users of corporate merchandise.
"As more and more Chinese manufacturers seek to improve efficiency in the sales and marketing discipline, they are quickly finding that the Technologo tools will save an average manufacturer, supplier or distributor around $40,000 per year for a cost as low as $15 per month."
About Technologo
Technologo is the world's leading provider of Virtual Sample technology. With over 50,000 users in over 180 countries, producing more than 1,000,000 Virtual Sample images each month for broad range of industries with need for Digital Imaging solutions. For more information about Technologo, please visit http://www.technologo.com. For more information about the Right Click solution, please visit http://www.technologo.com/rightclickmanager
For Further Information Contact:
Mike Betts, Executive VP
Email: mike@technologo.com
Telephone: 866-564-6247
SOURCE Trade Only
Trade Only
Large Animal Announces Kickstarter Campaign for Krono, New Digital Collectible Card Game
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
Large Animal Announces Kickstarter Campaign for Krono, New Digital Collectible Card Game
Krono combines classic CCG action and deck-building into one fun game
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following on the success of their recent Kickstarter campaign for Nomsters, Large Animal Games, an independent developer of social and mobile games, today announced the start of a Kickstarter campaign for Krono, a digital collectible card game (CCG) for smartphones, tablets, and the web. The Kickstarter campaign is set to conclude on December 22nd, 2012, and the game itself will be released in Q2 2013 for iOS, Android and the web.
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Set in a distant future in which time has started to unravel, Krono is an innovative combination of classic CCG action and deck-building games, aimed directly at CCG-lovers. The player must assemble an army from history's greatest warriors, including samurai, Viking berserkers, knights of Camelot, Aztec warriors, ninjas, and more. Using this elite team of fighters, they will battle for survival and supremacy in a shattered future.
Krono emerged from one of Large Animal's regular "sandbox days", where staff devotes work time to their own innovative projects. "Krono proved so popular internally that we knew we had to share it with the world," says Wade Tinney, CEO of Large Animal. "Crowdfunding Krono through Kickstarter allows us to engage directly with the most dedicated of players, and to work in concert with them to make Krono a best-in-class experience." Krono will include a solo campaign and PVP modes, as well as a robust in-game marketplace that allows players to purchase new cards, booster packs and other items.
The Krono Kickstarter campaign aims to raise a minimum of $200,000 by Saturday, December 22nd, 2012, in order to fund a team of seven game developers towards a release in the first half of 2013. Kickstarter only provides the pledged funds if the campaign raises the full amount by the deadline. Unique backer rewards for Large Animal's campaign include behind-the-scenes access during the development process, exclusive content within the game, and the creation of a custom game card that includes the backer's likeness.
About Large Animal Games
Large Animal has been developing and publishing unique casual games since 2001. Their focus is on social games for networks such as Facebook and Google+, and mobile games for iOS and Android. Their games Spartacus: The Game(TM), Picturiffic(TM), and Lucky Cruise(TM) garner hundreds of thousands of monthly users and are powered by Toga(TM), their advanced social application platform. More information is available at http://www.largeanimal.com.
Large Animal and Large Animal Games are registered trademarks of Large Animal Games. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners, without intent to infringe.
PR Contact:
Wade Tinney
212-989-4312
info@largeanimal.com
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Krono combines classic CCG action and deck-building into one fun game
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following on the success of their recent Kickstarter campaign for Nomsters, Large Animal Games, an independent developer of social and mobile games, today announced the start of a Kickstarter campaign for Krono, a digital collectible card game (CCG) for smartphones, tablets, and the web. The Kickstarter campaign is set to conclude on December 22nd, 2012, and the game itself will be released in Q2 2013 for iOS, Android and the web.
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Set in a distant future in which time has started to unravel, Krono is an innovative combination of classic CCG action and deck-building games, aimed directly at CCG-lovers. The player must assemble an army from history's greatest warriors, including samurai, Viking berserkers, knights of Camelot, Aztec warriors, ninjas, and more. Using this elite team of fighters, they will battle for survival and supremacy in a shattered future.
Krono emerged from one of Large Animal's regular "sandbox days", where staff devotes work time to their own innovative projects. "Krono proved so popular internally that we knew we had to share it with the world," says Wade Tinney, CEO of Large Animal. "Crowdfunding Krono through Kickstarter allows us to engage directly with the most dedicated of players, and to work in concert with them to make Krono a best-in-class experience." Krono will include a solo campaign and PVP modes, as well as a robust in-game marketplace that allows players to purchase new cards, booster packs and other items.
The Krono Kickstarter campaign aims to raise a minimum of $200,000 by Saturday, December 22nd, 2012, in order to fund a team of seven game developers towards a release in the first half of 2013. Kickstarter only provides the pledged funds if the campaign raises the full amount by the deadline. Unique backer rewards for Large Animal's campaign include behind-the-scenes access during the development process, exclusive content within the game, and the creation of a custom game card that includes the backer's likeness.
About Large Animal Games
Large Animal has been developing and publishing unique casual games since 2001. Their focus is on social games for networks such as Facebook and Google+, and mobile games for iOS and Android. Their games Spartacus: The Game(TM), Picturiffic(TM), and Lucky Cruise(TM) garner hundreds of thousands of monthly users and are powered by Toga(TM), their advanced social application platform. More information is available at http://www.largeanimal.com.
Large Animal and Large Animal Games are registered trademarks of Large Animal Games. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners, without intent to infringe.
PR Contact:
Wade Tinney
212-989-4312
info@largeanimal.com
This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
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Giving And Receiving Personalized Chocolate M&M'S Gets 'Sweeter'
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Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Giving And Receiving Personalized Chocolate M&M'S Gets 'Sweeter'
-- MyM&M'S Introduces New Packaging and Product Formats In Time for Holiday Gifting and Celebrations --
MT. ARLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving and receiving personalized chocolate M&M'S® as gifts just got 'sweeter' thanks to new packaging and product formats that can be ordered online. At mymms.com, M&M'S fans can express their thoughtful and creative chocolate gift-giving with new options including iconic "m" acrylic containers, re-sealable stand-up bags with keepsake scoops, holiday stockings and teddy bear gift sets. Also available will be a new upscale gift box with a magnetic closure.
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"Our new packaging better complements the tremendous thought and creativity that people put into personalizing their M&M'S," said Dan Michael, Director of R&D, Mars Retail Group which operates the MyM&M'S business. "With these new packaging and gift sets, people will have an even more memorable experience when they open and enjoy their personalized chocolate M&M'S."
The world's most popular confectionery brand, M&M'S, can be customized online with names, phrases, photographs and clipart to make special events like weddings and birthdays even more memorable. They also make ideal party favors and corporate gifts (http://www.mymms.com/gifts).
Without major price adjustments and in response to consumer feedback, people can now order:
-- new 2-pound or 5-pound stand-up re-sealable bags with a 1.5 oz. iconic
scoop that provides the recommended serving portion of M&M'S to make
building the perfect party favor even easier.
-- 8 ounces or 16 ounces of personalized M&M'S in iconic "m" round clear
acrylic containers that showcase the candy inside.
-- the popular glass jar and candy dispenser items that now include a
1-pound bag of M&M'S -- the ideal amount to fill the containers.
Holiday gifts for Christmas and Valentine's Day have also been reinvented to include a colorful holiday stocking that features Ms. Green, stuffed teddy bears and elegant gift boxes for the winter holidays and Valentine's Day, all accompanied by the iconic "m" acrylic containers that showcase the personalized candy inside.
For more information and to order personalized chocolate M&M'S candies, visit http://www.mymms.com.
About Mars Retail Group
Headquartered in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, U.S., the Mars Retail Group creates and builds retail businesses that build the brands of Mars, Incorporated. The iconic M&M'S® World stores, located in New York City, Las Vegas, Orlando, and London, currently represent Mars largest retail business. MRG also operates the company's Licensing and MyM&M'Sbusinesses, as well as the gourmet chocolate business that is sold under the ETHEL M brand name.
Mars Retail Group is a division of Mars, Incorporated. A private, family-owned company, Mars, Incorporated was founded in 1911 and employs more than 65,000 associates at over 230 sites, including 135 factories, in 68 countries worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, U.S.A., Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of more than $28 billion annually and operating in six business segments: Chocolate, Petcare, Wrigley Gum and Confections, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. These segments produce some of the world's leading brands: Chocolate - M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Petcare - PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, CESAR® and ROYAL CANIN®; Wrigley - ORBIT®, EXTRA®, STARBURST®, DOUBLEMINT® and SKITTLES®; Food - UNCLE BEN'S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS® and SEEDS OF CHANGE®; Drinks - KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience - WISDOM PANEL(TM), SERAMIS®, CIRKUHEALTH(TM) and COCOAPRO®.
For more information, please visit http://www.mars.com.
About MyM&M'S
MyM&M'S has been selling personalized M&M'S on-line since 2005, (http://www.mymms.com) featuring innovations that include custom printing messages, logos, FACES and Clipart images on 20 printable colors. The company also offers custom licensed blends from the MLB, NFL, NBA and Disney, in addition to pre-blended occasion specific blends.
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Mars Retail Group
CONTACT: Alice Nathanson, Mars Retail Group, +1-973-691-3535, alice.nathanson@effem.com
Web Site: http://www.mars.com
-- MyM&M'S Introduces New Packaging and Product Formats In Time for Holiday Gifting and Celebrations --
MT. ARLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving and receiving personalized chocolate M&M'S® as gifts just got 'sweeter' thanks to new packaging and product formats that can be ordered online. At mymms.com, M&M'S fans can express their thoughtful and creative chocolate gift-giving with new options including iconic "m" acrylic containers, re-sealable stand-up bags with keepsake scoops, holiday stockings and teddy bear gift sets. Also available will be a new upscale gift box with a magnetic closure.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/CG17310)
"Our new packaging better complements the tremendous thought and creativity that people put into personalizing their M&M'S," said Dan Michael, Director of R&D, Mars Retail Group which operates the MyM&M'S business. "With these new packaging and gift sets, people will have an even more memorable experience when they open and enjoy their personalized chocolate M&M'S."
The world's most popular confectionery brand, M&M'S, can be customized online with names, phrases, photographs and clipart to make special events like weddings and birthdays even more memorable. They also make ideal party favors and corporate gifts (http://www.mymms.com/gifts).
Without major price adjustments and in response to consumer feedback, people can now order:
-- new 2-pound or 5-pound stand-up re-sealable bags with a 1.5 oz. iconic
scoop that provides the recommended serving portion of M&M'S to make
building the perfect party favor even easier.
-- 8 ounces or 16 ounces of personalized M&M'S in iconic "m" round clear
acrylic containers that showcase the candy inside.
-- the popular glass jar and candy dispenser items that now include a
1-pound bag of M&M'S -- the ideal amount to fill the containers.
Holiday gifts for Christmas and Valentine's Day have also been reinvented to include a colorful holiday stocking that features Ms. Green, stuffed teddy bears and elegant gift boxes for the winter holidays and Valentine's Day, all accompanied by the iconic "m" acrylic containers that showcase the personalized candy inside.
For more information and to order personalized chocolate M&M'S candies, visit http://www.mymms.com.
About Mars Retail Group
Headquartered in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey, U.S., the Mars Retail Group creates and builds retail businesses that build the brands of Mars, Incorporated. The iconic M&M'S® World stores, located in New York City, Las Vegas, Orlando, and London, currently represent Mars largest retail business. MRG also operates the company's Licensing and MyM&M'Sbusinesses, as well as the gourmet chocolate business that is sold under the ETHEL M brand name.
Mars Retail Group is a division of Mars, Incorporated. A private, family-owned company, Mars, Incorporated was founded in 1911 and employs more than 65,000 associates at over 230 sites, including 135 factories, in 68 countries worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, U.S.A., Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of more than $28 billion annually and operating in six business segments: Chocolate, Petcare, Wrigley Gum and Confections, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. These segments produce some of the world's leading brands: Chocolate - M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Petcare - PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, CESAR® and ROYAL CANIN®; Wrigley - ORBIT®, EXTRA®, STARBURST®, DOUBLEMINT® and SKITTLES®; Food - UNCLE BEN'S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS® and SEEDS OF CHANGE®; Drinks - KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience - WISDOM PANEL(TM), SERAMIS®, CIRKUHEALTH(TM) and COCOAPRO®.
For more information, please visit http://www.mars.com.
About MyM&M'S
MyM&M'S has been selling personalized M&M'S on-line since 2005, (http://www.mymms.com) featuring innovations that include custom printing messages, logos, FACES and Clipart images on 20 printable colors. The company also offers custom licensed blends from the MLB, NFL, NBA and Disney, in addition to pre-blended occasion specific blends.
SOURCE Mars Retail Group
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Mars Retail Group
CONTACT: Alice Nathanson, Mars Retail Group, +1-973-691-3535, alice.nathanson@effem.com
Web Site: http://www.mars.com
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out More Power Outlets at its Major Hubs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Alaska Airlines Rolls Out More Power Outlets at its Major Hubs
Making flying easier for our wired customers during the holidays
SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing 200 additional electrical outlets, each of which includes a 120-volt receptacle and two USB ports.
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Power outlets in gate areas are also available at Alaska Airlines' new Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport and at Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose airports, and the carrier plans to add outlets to more of its major airports.
"The project is part of our ongoing effort to improve the travel experience for our customers," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing. "Additional power outlets at our gates--coupled with other recent enhancements for keeping customers connected, such as our new mobile apps, enhanced mobile website and inflight Wi-Fi--are just a few of the ways Alaska Airlines is making flying easier."
In addition to its mobile apps for iPhone/iPod and Android devices, Alaska Airlines has in the past year:
-- Launched a new mobile website, m.alaskaair.com, which allows travelers
to purchase tickets; view and choose/change seats; check in and obtain
an electronic boarding pass; and check flight status, schedules, and
upgrade and standby lists; among other features.
-- Unveiled "Flight Status On the Go," a text messaging tool that allows
customers to text 252752 (ALASKA) for current flight status information,
including city pairs, arrival and departure times, and gate information.
-- Partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer
Pre-Check, an expedited security screening, for eligible travelers at
select airports.
Editor's note: A high-resolution photo is available for download in the Alaska Airlines Newsroom image gallery at http://www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves 95 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines has ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM) for five consecutive years from 2008 to 2012. For reservations, visit http://www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines newsroom at http://www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Contact: Marianne Lindsey
Alaska Airlines
(206) 392-5101
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Alaska Airlines
Web Site: http://www.alaskaair.com
Making flying easier for our wired customers during the holidays
SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is powering up customer waiting areas at its major airports with electrical outlets that make it easier for travelers with electronic devices. At its airport gates in Anchorage, Portland and Seattle, the airline just finished installing 200 additional electrical outlets, each of which includes a 120-volt receptacle and two USB ports.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/SF17254)
Power outlets in gate areas are also available at Alaska Airlines' new Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport and at Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose airports, and the carrier plans to add outlets to more of its major airports.
"The project is part of our ongoing effort to improve the travel experience for our customers," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' vice president of marketing. "Additional power outlets at our gates--coupled with other recent enhancements for keeping customers connected, such as our new mobile apps, enhanced mobile website and inflight Wi-Fi--are just a few of the ways Alaska Airlines is making flying easier."
In addition to its mobile apps for iPhone/iPod and Android devices, Alaska Airlines has in the past year:
-- Launched a new mobile website, m.alaskaair.com, which allows travelers
to purchase tickets; view and choose/change seats; check in and obtain
an electronic boarding pass; and check flight status, schedules, and
upgrade and standby lists; among other features.
-- Unveiled "Flight Status On the Go," a text messaging tool that allows
customers to text 252752 (ALASKA) for current flight status information,
including city pairs, arrival and departure times, and gate information.
-- Partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer
Pre-Check, an expedited security screening, for eligible travelers at
select airports.
Editor's note: A high-resolution photo is available for download in the Alaska Airlines Newsroom image gallery at http://www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves 95 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines has ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM) for five consecutive years from 2008 to 2012. For reservations, visit http://www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines newsroom at http://www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
Contact: Marianne Lindsey
Alaska Airlines
(206) 392-5101
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LeapPad 2(TM) Scores High Marks In Toy Industry Winning Nearly Two Dozen Awards Worldwide
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Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:07:01 AM
LeapPad 2(TM) Scores High Marks In Toy Industry Winning Nearly Two Dozen Awards Worldwide
Kids, parents, retailers and industry veterans acknowledge LeapPad2(TM) as the "must-have" kid's tablet of 2012
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced LeapPad2 was the most recognized kid's tablet of the year leading into the all-important holiday season. LeapPad2 was selected as a top toy by more kid, parenting and industry experts and retailers than any other kid's tablet, receiving 20 awards from prestigious U.S. organizations including the Dr. Toy, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Parents' Choice Foundation and Time to Play, among many more, and key awards in the UK and Canada.
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LeapPad2 continues to win multiple industry awards and top major retailer lists, and be recognized as the must-have quality educational tablet that offers best-in-class learning. Consumer reviews on top e-commerce sites rate LeapPad2 4.5 stars and feedback on social sites including Facebook tout LeapPad2 as a breakthrough tablet for kids.
"LeapPad2 is an exceptional kid's tablet and we are very proud of the positive recognition it has received around the world," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "Last year we launched LeapPad1, the hottest kid's product of the year and most sought-after toy during the holidays, and we are doing it again this year with LeapPad2. With hours of learning fun for kids and a library filled with top-quality educational entertainment designed and approved by our team of educational experts, kids, parents, educators and industry veterans all agree that LeapPad2 is the best educational product to hit the market this year."
Since launching in August, LeapPad2 has been in high-demand and has proven to be one of the hottest products for kids this year.
U.S. awards for LeapPad2 include:
-- "10 Best Children's Software/Hi Tech," Dr. Toy
-- "100 Best Children's Products," Dr. Toy
-- "Gold Winner," National Parenting Publication Awards
-- "Platinum Award," Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
-- "Preschool Toy of the Year," Parents Magazine
-- "Recommended Award," Parents' Choice Foundation
LeapPad2 has topped respected industry lists including Time to Play's "Most Wanted" holiday list and The Toy Insider's "Hot 20" list. Both predict the most in-demand toys for the 2012 holiday season. LeapPad2 was also named on all major retailer holiday lists such as Toys"R"Us' "Fabulous 15," Walmart's "Top 20," Kmart's "Fab 15" and Amazon's Holiday Toy List.
LeapPad2's prestige spans the globe and is highly regarded internationally. The U.K. Toy Retailers Association included the learning tablet on its highly acclaimed "Dream Dozen" toy list.
LeapPad2's international recognition:
-- "Best Bet Awards," Canadian Toy Testing Council (Canada)
-- "Bronze Award for Best Electronic Toy," Independent Toy Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner and Electronic Toy," Mums Choice Awards (UK)
-- "Gold Award Electronic Toys and New Technology," Practical Preschool
Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner for Electronic Toy," Rainbow Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner for Best Electronic Toy," Toy Talk (UK)
About LeapPad2
LeapPad2 offers kids more engaging learning experiences than ever before. New features include front-and-back cameras and video recorders, a faster LF 2000 processor and double the on-board memory (4GB), all wrapped in a high-tech styled kid-tough tablet design. LeapPad2 also has improved battery life and is compatible with a recharger pack, available separately.
About the LeapFrog Learning Library
LeapPad2 has an extensive library of hundreds of games, eBooks, videos, music and more that are carefully designed and approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of educational experts. These include a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment. LeapFrog's own learning content is grounded in the latest research and draws on a comprehensive curriculum that covers more than 2,500 skills across 100 skill categories.
Availability
LeapPad2 is sold at MSRP $99.99. It is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. LeapPad2 is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and in other select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later this year. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for LeapPad2. For more information on LeapPad2, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/leappad2.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Monica Ma Kathryn Green
LeapFrog PR LeapFrog PR
510-596-3437 510-596-3405
mma@leapfrog.com kgreen@leapfrog.com
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LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.leapfrog.com
Kids, parents, retailers and industry veterans acknowledge LeapPad2(TM) as the "must-have" kid's tablet of 2012
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced LeapPad2 was the most recognized kid's tablet of the year leading into the all-important holiday season. LeapPad2 was selected as a top toy by more kid, parenting and industry experts and retailers than any other kid's tablet, receiving 20 awards from prestigious U.S. organizations including the Dr. Toy, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Parents' Choice Foundation and Time to Play, among many more, and key awards in the UK and Canada.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090219/LFLOGO)
LeapPad2 continues to win multiple industry awards and top major retailer lists, and be recognized as the must-have quality educational tablet that offers best-in-class learning. Consumer reviews on top e-commerce sites rate LeapPad2 4.5 stars and feedback on social sites including Facebook tout LeapPad2 as a breakthrough tablet for kids.
"LeapPad2 is an exceptional kid's tablet and we are very proud of the positive recognition it has received around the world," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "Last year we launched LeapPad1, the hottest kid's product of the year and most sought-after toy during the holidays, and we are doing it again this year with LeapPad2. With hours of learning fun for kids and a library filled with top-quality educational entertainment designed and approved by our team of educational experts, kids, parents, educators and industry veterans all agree that LeapPad2 is the best educational product to hit the market this year."
Since launching in August, LeapPad2 has been in high-demand and has proven to be one of the hottest products for kids this year.
U.S. awards for LeapPad2 include:
-- "10 Best Children's Software/Hi Tech," Dr. Toy
-- "100 Best Children's Products," Dr. Toy
-- "Gold Winner," National Parenting Publication Awards
-- "Platinum Award," Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
-- "Preschool Toy of the Year," Parents Magazine
-- "Recommended Award," Parents' Choice Foundation
LeapPad2 has topped respected industry lists including Time to Play's "Most Wanted" holiday list and The Toy Insider's "Hot 20" list. Both predict the most in-demand toys for the 2012 holiday season. LeapPad2 was also named on all major retailer holiday lists such as Toys"R"Us' "Fabulous 15," Walmart's "Top 20," Kmart's "Fab 15" and Amazon's Holiday Toy List.
LeapPad2's prestige spans the globe and is highly regarded internationally. The U.K. Toy Retailers Association included the learning tablet on its highly acclaimed "Dream Dozen" toy list.
LeapPad2's international recognition:
-- "Best Bet Awards," Canadian Toy Testing Council (Canada)
-- "Bronze Award for Best Electronic Toy," Independent Toy Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner and Electronic Toy," Mums Choice Awards (UK)
-- "Gold Award Electronic Toys and New Technology," Practical Preschool
Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner for Electronic Toy," Rainbow Awards (UK)
-- "Overall Winner for Best Electronic Toy," Toy Talk (UK)
About LeapPad2
LeapPad2 offers kids more engaging learning experiences than ever before. New features include front-and-back cameras and video recorders, a faster LF 2000 processor and double the on-board memory (4GB), all wrapped in a high-tech styled kid-tough tablet design. LeapPad2 also has improved battery life and is compatible with a recharger pack, available separately.
About the LeapFrog Learning Library
LeapPad2 has an extensive library of hundreds of games, eBooks, videos, music and more that are carefully designed and approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of educational experts. These include a combination of LeapFrog's top quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment. LeapFrog's own learning content is grounded in the latest research and draws on a comprehensive curriculum that covers more than 2,500 skills across 100 skill categories.
Availability
LeapPad2 is sold at MSRP $99.99. It is recommended for children 3 to 9 years. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. LeapPad2 is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland, and in other select other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later this year. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for LeapPad2. For more information on LeapPad2, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/leappad2.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
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Ovelin launches GuitarBots at Slush Conference, Helsinki, Finland
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 7:56:01 AM
Ovelin launches GuitarBots at Slush Conference, Helsinki, Finland
HELSINKI, Finland, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Ovelin Ltd. announced today the release of their second title GuitarBots, an
innovative guitar learning game played online with any real guitar - acoustic or electric
at Northern Europe's leading startup conference, Slush, Helsinki Finland.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577757 )
GuitarBots takes the concept of gamified guitar learning introduced in the company's
previous title WildChords to a whole new level, offering challenges both for the beginner
and more advanced guitarists.The player on an intergalactic quest of guitar mastery. To
save an oncoming space concert, the player must learn basic guitar skills. In order to
advance in the game, the player has to unlock new songs and practice areas by playing
songs correctly with a band. This game-like progression makes it fun and motivating to
develop real guitar skills.
"Everyone has the potential to learn to play a musical instrument - The key to success
is to keep practicing, especially in the early phases," said ChristophThuer, Ovelin CEO
and founder. "GuitarBots makes guitar practice more fun and motivating, which in turn
makes learning easier."
GuitarBots is suitable for all ages and skill levels, featuring step-by-step
tutorials, a built-in tuner and a variety of songs with both beginner and advanced
difficulty levels.
"We wanted to make GuitarBots easy to start, even if you've never played the guitar.
The game starts by teaching you how to tune the guitar, and guides you step-by-step to
more advanced skills," said MikkoKaipainen, the COO and co-founder. "More advanced users
can choose to skip the basics and start playing the more difficult songs right away."
Starting with GuitarBots is simple - you can play the game directly on your web
browser. The game is played with a real guitar (acoustic or electric), using the
computer's microphone to "listen" to the chords and notes played. No cables or complicated
setup required.
GuitarBots is available online for Mac and PC computers on the web browser. Mobile
device (tablet and phone) clients are currently in development and will be announced in
the near future.
GuitarBots is available online at http://www.guitarbots.com.
Slush, Northern Europe's leading startup conference takes place yearly in Helsinki,
Finland. Slush brings together the early-stage startup scene from Northern Europe and
Russia with top-tier angel investors and venture capitalists. Slush is organised by
Helsinki-based accelerator Startup Sauna. For more information about Slush contact
Charlotta Liukas, charlotta.liukas@slush.fi
About Ovelin ltd.
Ovelin is changing the way people learn to play musical instruments. Headquartered in
Finland, the company is known as the creator of the popular guitar learning game
WildChords for iPad. WildChords, played cord-free with a real guitar, has been the number
1 music app in 34 countries, featured in the Sunday Times 'World's Best Apps 2012' list,
WIRED magazine and TechCrunch. It has also won several awards, the Best European Learning
Game in 2011, and winner of SXSW 2012 and MIDEM 2012.
http://www.ovelin.com
http://www.youtube.com/ovelinbird
About WildChords
WildChords is a popular guitar learning game developed by Ovelin for the Apple iPad It
is played with a real guitar, utilizing leading world-class audio signal processing to
enable cordless gameplay. The game uses the microphones of the iPad to "listen" to the
chords and notes played on the instrument. WildChords is suitable for the beginner guitar
players of all ages.
More details on WildChords on the Apple App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wildchords/id453707538?ls=1&mt=8
About Slush
Slush is a two day startup conference bringing together dynamic, early-stage startups with
angel investors and venture capitalists. Organised by Helsinki-based accelerator, Startup
Sauna, Slush consists of two days filled with pitches, lightning talks, fireside chats,
product demos, investor meetings, coaching sessions, job interviews and, above all,
extensive feedback.
http://www.slush.fi
For more information contact Ovelin ltd on +358407764954, media@ovelin.com or
visit http://www.ovelin.com/guitarbots.
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Ovelin
HELSINKI, Finland, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Ovelin Ltd. announced today the release of their second title GuitarBots, an
innovative guitar learning game played online with any real guitar - acoustic or electric
at Northern Europe's leading startup conference, Slush, Helsinki Finland.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577757 )
GuitarBots takes the concept of gamified guitar learning introduced in the company's
previous title WildChords to a whole new level, offering challenges both for the beginner
and more advanced guitarists.The player on an intergalactic quest of guitar mastery. To
save an oncoming space concert, the player must learn basic guitar skills. In order to
advance in the game, the player has to unlock new songs and practice areas by playing
songs correctly with a band. This game-like progression makes it fun and motivating to
develop real guitar skills.
"Everyone has the potential to learn to play a musical instrument - The key to success
is to keep practicing, especially in the early phases," said ChristophThuer, Ovelin CEO
and founder. "GuitarBots makes guitar practice more fun and motivating, which in turn
makes learning easier."
GuitarBots is suitable for all ages and skill levels, featuring step-by-step
tutorials, a built-in tuner and a variety of songs with both beginner and advanced
difficulty levels.
"We wanted to make GuitarBots easy to start, even if you've never played the guitar.
The game starts by teaching you how to tune the guitar, and guides you step-by-step to
more advanced skills," said MikkoKaipainen, the COO and co-founder. "More advanced users
can choose to skip the basics and start playing the more difficult songs right away."
Starting with GuitarBots is simple - you can play the game directly on your web
browser. The game is played with a real guitar (acoustic or electric), using the
computer's microphone to "listen" to the chords and notes played. No cables or complicated
setup required.
GuitarBots is available online for Mac and PC computers on the web browser. Mobile
device (tablet and phone) clients are currently in development and will be announced in
the near future.
GuitarBots is available online at http://www.guitarbots.com.
Slush, Northern Europe's leading startup conference takes place yearly in Helsinki,
Finland. Slush brings together the early-stage startup scene from Northern Europe and
Russia with top-tier angel investors and venture capitalists. Slush is organised by
Helsinki-based accelerator Startup Sauna. For more information about Slush contact
Charlotta Liukas, charlotta.liukas@slush.fi
About Ovelin ltd.
Ovelin is changing the way people learn to play musical instruments. Headquartered in
Finland, the company is known as the creator of the popular guitar learning game
WildChords for iPad. WildChords, played cord-free with a real guitar, has been the number
1 music app in 34 countries, featured in the Sunday Times 'World's Best Apps 2012' list,
WIRED magazine and TechCrunch. It has also won several awards, the Best European Learning
Game in 2011, and winner of SXSW 2012 and MIDEM 2012.
http://www.ovelin.com
http://www.youtube.com/ovelinbird
About WildChords
WildChords is a popular guitar learning game developed by Ovelin for the Apple iPad It
is played with a real guitar, utilizing leading world-class audio signal processing to
enable cordless gameplay. The game uses the microphones of the iPad to "listen" to the
chords and notes played on the instrument. WildChords is suitable for the beginner guitar
players of all ages.
More details on WildChords on the Apple App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wildchords/id453707538?ls=1&mt=8
About Slush
Slush is a two day startup conference bringing together dynamic, early-stage startups with
angel investors and venture capitalists. Organised by Helsinki-based accelerator, Startup
Sauna, Slush consists of two days filled with pitches, lightning talks, fireside chats,
product demos, investor meetings, coaching sessions, job interviews and, above all,
extensive feedback.
http://www.slush.fi
For more information contact Ovelin ltd on +358407764954, media@ovelin.com or
visit http://www.ovelin.com/guitarbots.
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/577757
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Ovelin
Playtech Awards Jackpot to Over 1,000 Players
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 6:49:01 AM
Playtech Awards Jackpot to Over 1,000 Players
LONDON, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Over 1,000 players took home prizes after one lucky winner hit the jackpot of
Playtech's popular slot 'Everybody's Jackpot' at licensee Bet365 on November 9th. The big
winner won EUR305,135.66, 70% of the prize, while the remainder was distributed among
1,013 additional players who had played the game within the 24 hours before the win.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552 )
As an international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online,
mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, Playtech is proud to continually offer its
licensees unique games with leading content. The shared jackpot feature is a major draw
for players, as the chances of hitting a big win are high; making Everybody's Jackpot one
of Playtech's best performing games.
Amir Askarov, Head of Playtech Casino, said, "It gives us great pleasure to be able to
offer impressive jackpot wins to such a large number of players. Our jackpot games drive a
great deal of traffic for our licensees and with exciting wins like this one, players
continue to come back for more. With a growing games portfolio, our content is the best in
the industry and games such as Everybody's Jackpot are examples of how we consistently
provide new ways for our licensees to engage new players."
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based
gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing,
hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey
solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech listed has some 2,000 employees located in development
centres in five countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo,
sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
Visit: http://www.playtech.com
Contact:
Mor Weizer, CEO
David Mathewson, CFP
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
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Playtech
LONDON, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Over 1,000 players took home prizes after one lucky winner hit the jackpot of
Playtech's popular slot 'Everybody's Jackpot' at licensee Bet365 on November 9th. The big
winner won EUR305,135.66, 70% of the prize, while the remainder was distributed among
1,013 additional players who had played the game within the 24 hours before the win.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552 )
As an international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online,
mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, Playtech is proud to continually offer its
licensees unique games with leading content. The shared jackpot feature is a major draw
for players, as the chances of hitting a big win are high; making Everybody's Jackpot one
of Playtech's best performing games.
Amir Askarov, Head of Playtech Casino, said, "It gives us great pleasure to be able to
offer impressive jackpot wins to such a large number of players. Our jackpot games drive a
great deal of traffic for our licensees and with exciting wins like this one, players
continue to come back for more. With a growing games portfolio, our content is the best in
the industry and games such as Everybody's Jackpot are examples of how we consistently
provide new ways for our licensees to engage new players."
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based
gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing,
hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey
solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech listed has some 2,000 employees located in development
centres in five countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo,
sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
Visit: http://www.playtech.com
Contact:
Mor Weizer, CEO
David Mathewson, CFP
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120515/531552
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Playtech
Partner Release: ICICI Bank Frankfurt Launches "Insta Netexpress" Assured Rate Money Transfers Using Money2India.eu Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 6:42:01 AM
Partner Release: ICICI Bank Frankfurt Launches "Insta Netexpress" Assured Rate Money Transfers Using Money2India.eu Platform
MUNICH and FRANKFURT, Germany, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ICICI Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt has announced the launch of an "Insta Netexpress" service
through its online money tracking platform http://www.money2india.eu for Indians
living in Europe. This "Insta Netexpress" service will enable users to track money
transfers to beneficiaries' bank accounts in India with an assured exchange rate and
processing time.
Money2India.eu is a web-based online remittance tracking platform which facilitates
tracking of remittances from 17 Eurozone geographies to beneficiaries in India. Further,
this service offers competitive exchange rates, no processing fee or service charges,
faster processing time and dedicated toll free telephone support.
The new service will be provided to Money2India.eu users in association with PAY.ON
AG. Users will benefit of this cooperation and experience simple and fast access to over
100 international payment schemes along with integration of most diverse risk management
methods. This is a state of the art solution for eCommerce and risk management processes.
With PAY.ON's local presence, ICICI Bank will be able to meet customer needs better and
provide a faster, more efficient service.
Commenting on the launch Mr. Sudhir Dole, Joint Managing Director, ICICI Bank UK PLC,
said, "We at ICICI Bank have always believed in offering customer-centric solutions and we
feel delighted in presenting the Insta Netexpress facility on Money2india.eu. 'We shall
leverage the synergies between Money2India.eu and PAY.ON to offer yet another innovative
solution to customers, who would now know the exact exchange rate applicable on the
proposed remittance at the time of sending money."
Dr. Tschangiz Scheybani, Managing Director of PAY.ON Asia, further said, "We are happy
to partner with a global player like ICICI Bank for our processing platform "PaySourcing'
as we are constantly experiencing a growing customer demand for online payment activities.
The PAY.ON technology enables online payments by classical as well as alternative payment
methods, thus enabling ICICI Bank to serve clients worldwide by integrating solutions that
specifically meet domestic payment demands."
About ICICI Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt branch:
Since February 28, 2008 ICICI Bank UK PLC has been active in the German retail market.
It is also focusing on corporate clients with close links between Germany and India. ICICI
Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt branch is a member of the Association of German Banks
(Bundesverband deutscher Banken) and is regulated by the British Financial Services
Authority (FSA) and the German Bundesanstalt fuer Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin).
The product and services mentioned in this press release are provided by ICICI Bank UK
PLC - Frankfurt Branch and are subject to terms & conditions (available at
http://www.icicibank.co.uk or at any of our branches). ICICI Bank and the "I man" logo
are the trademarks and property of ICICI Bank Limited.
About ICICI Bank Limited:
With a consolidated balance sheet total of about USD 91 billion (as at March 31st,
2011), ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) is India's largest private bank and the second
largest bank in the country. Its subsidiaries include leading private insurance companies
and some of the largest stock-exchange brokers, investment funds, and private-equity
companies in India. ICICI Bank is now present in 19 countries. Its ICICI Bank UK PLC
subsidiary is in charge of retail and corporate banking business as well as investment
banking in United Kingdom and other European countries.
About PAY.ON:
PAY.ON AG is the world's leading provider for web-based payment infrastructure
services and provider of the payment processing platform 'PaySourcing' as well as of the
routing gateway 'PayPipe'. 'PaySourcing' allow clients to outsource all payment and risk
management processes into the cloud or to become a payment service provider in a cost-,
time- and resource-saving way. 'PayPipe' is a high-performance routing gateway, which
connects payment market participants worldwide by using only one API. 'PayPipe'
accelerates the global availability for all market participants like no other network.
Accordingly, transactions are processed in all payment methods in any currency across all
systems. Every PAY.ON system is PCI-DSS certified and therefore compliant with the
international payment standards and requirements. For more information, visit:
http://www.payon.com
Press contact:
ICICI Bank UK Plc
Agency Hering Schuppener
URL: http://www.heringschuppener.com
Phone: +49-211-43079-0
Press contact:
PAY.ON AG
Wilhelm Fuchs
E-Mail: press@payon.com
URL: http://www.payon.com
PAY.ON AG
MUNICH and FRANKFURT, Germany, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ICICI Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt has announced the launch of an "Insta Netexpress" service
through its online money tracking platform http://www.money2india.eu for Indians
living in Europe. This "Insta Netexpress" service will enable users to track money
transfers to beneficiaries' bank accounts in India with an assured exchange rate and
processing time.
Money2India.eu is a web-based online remittance tracking platform which facilitates
tracking of remittances from 17 Eurozone geographies to beneficiaries in India. Further,
this service offers competitive exchange rates, no processing fee or service charges,
faster processing time and dedicated toll free telephone support.
The new service will be provided to Money2India.eu users in association with PAY.ON
AG. Users will benefit of this cooperation and experience simple and fast access to over
100 international payment schemes along with integration of most diverse risk management
methods. This is a state of the art solution for eCommerce and risk management processes.
With PAY.ON's local presence, ICICI Bank will be able to meet customer needs better and
provide a faster, more efficient service.
Commenting on the launch Mr. Sudhir Dole, Joint Managing Director, ICICI Bank UK PLC,
said, "We at ICICI Bank have always believed in offering customer-centric solutions and we
feel delighted in presenting the Insta Netexpress facility on Money2india.eu. 'We shall
leverage the synergies between Money2India.eu and PAY.ON to offer yet another innovative
solution to customers, who would now know the exact exchange rate applicable on the
proposed remittance at the time of sending money."
Dr. Tschangiz Scheybani, Managing Director of PAY.ON Asia, further said, "We are happy
to partner with a global player like ICICI Bank for our processing platform "PaySourcing'
as we are constantly experiencing a growing customer demand for online payment activities.
The PAY.ON technology enables online payments by classical as well as alternative payment
methods, thus enabling ICICI Bank to serve clients worldwide by integrating solutions that
specifically meet domestic payment demands."
About ICICI Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt branch:
Since February 28, 2008 ICICI Bank UK PLC has been active in the German retail market.
It is also focusing on corporate clients with close links between Germany and India. ICICI
Bank UK PLC, Frankfurt branch is a member of the Association of German Banks
(Bundesverband deutscher Banken) and is regulated by the British Financial Services
Authority (FSA) and the German Bundesanstalt fuer Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin).
The product and services mentioned in this press release are provided by ICICI Bank UK
PLC - Frankfurt Branch and are subject to terms & conditions (available at
http://www.icicibank.co.uk or at any of our branches). ICICI Bank and the "I man" logo
are the trademarks and property of ICICI Bank Limited.
About ICICI Bank Limited:
With a consolidated balance sheet total of about USD 91 billion (as at March 31st,
2011), ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) is India's largest private bank and the second
largest bank in the country. Its subsidiaries include leading private insurance companies
and some of the largest stock-exchange brokers, investment funds, and private-equity
companies in India. ICICI Bank is now present in 19 countries. Its ICICI Bank UK PLC
subsidiary is in charge of retail and corporate banking business as well as investment
banking in United Kingdom and other European countries.
About PAY.ON:
PAY.ON AG is the world's leading provider for web-based payment infrastructure
services and provider of the payment processing platform 'PaySourcing' as well as of the
routing gateway 'PayPipe'. 'PaySourcing' allow clients to outsource all payment and risk
management processes into the cloud or to become a payment service provider in a cost-,
time- and resource-saving way. 'PayPipe' is a high-performance routing gateway, which
connects payment market participants worldwide by using only one API. 'PayPipe'
accelerates the global availability for all market participants like no other network.
Accordingly, transactions are processed in all payment methods in any currency across all
systems. Every PAY.ON system is PCI-DSS certified and therefore compliant with the
international payment standards and requirements. For more information, visit:
http://www.payon.com
Press contact:
ICICI Bank UK Plc
Agency Hering Schuppener
URL: http://www.heringschuppener.com
Phone: +49-211-43079-0
Press contact:
PAY.ON AG
Wilhelm Fuchs
E-Mail: press@payon.com
URL: http://www.payon.com
PAY.ON AG
Innovative New Vending Machines That Shift Power Use for Cooling Purposes from Daytime to Nighttime; Coca-Cola Japan Announces Market Introduction of "Peak Shift Vending Machines"
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 6:35:02 AM
Innovative New Vending Machines That Shift Power Use for Cooling Purposes from Daytime to Nighttime; Coca-Cola Japan Announces Market Introduction of "Peak Shift Vending Machines"
- Historic Innovation Marking 50th Year Since Vending Machines Were Introduced -
TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 50th year since it first introduced vending machines onto the market, Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. (head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; representative director and president: Daniel H. Sayre) announced what could be called the most innovative vending machine in these past 50 years, "peak shift vending machines," on November 19.
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The "peak shift vending machines" announced by Coca-Cola Japan, which has long been involved in implementing environmental measures before other companies, "shift" the use of power for cooling from the general daytime "peak demand period" to nighttime, when relatively less strain is placed on power supply. In summer, these machines can provide cooled products for 16 hours while reducing daytime power consumption by 95%. Power consumption is also reduced in winter by 20% compared to current vending machines and, combined with power consumed for cooling, these vending machines are a global forerunner that can reduce power consumption by 68%.
The "polar bear" character that has appeared in product promotions by the Coca-Cola system worldwide since 1922 was used in the design for the vending machines. In recent years, concerns have arisen regarding reduced numbers of polar bears caused by the progress in global warming. Therefore, while also reminding consumers that the products are chilled, polar bears transmit the image of these peak shift vending machines also being friendly to the environment.
In the first year of peak shift vending machines' introduction from January to December 2013, it is planned that more than 10 billion yen in related investment will be made and that 25,000 units will be installed nationwide.
As a leader in the vending machine business that must further respond to the needs of the market and consumers, Coca-Cola Japan will continue to implement further innovations while promoting the installation of these vending machines.
?* The above percentages are compared to average figures for same models manufactured in 2012, according to research by Coca-Cola Japan
?"Peak shift vending machines" are a world-pioneering, innovative new type of vending machine jointly developed by Coca-Cola Japan and Fuji Electric. In line for full-scale introduction onto the market and in addition to experiments conducted in research laboratories, field testing was conducted over two months from July 2012. Results verified that if cooling was conducted at night, when there is relatively little power consumption, and turned off during the day, then cold products could be sold for a maximum of 16 hours, reducing daytime power consumption by 95%. The Coca-Cola system plans to invest over 10 billion yen in the first year, from January to December 2013, with the aim to install 25,000 machines nationwide.
By means of the (1) cooling of all products, (2) more effective insulation, and (3) increased airtightness, peak shift vending machines have made peak shift technology a reality. The technology "shifts" power use for cooling from the general daytime "peak demand period" to nighttime, when relatively less strain is placed on power supply. The time required to cool products filled at room temperature has been reduced by approximately 25% compared to conventional vending machines, making it possible to cool products.
With the introduction of these revolutionary new vending machines, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Franchise Operations & Commercial Leadership, Tim Brett spoke of his enthusiasm for the introduction of "peak shift vending machines," saying "Coca-Cola Japan has continually developed its vending machines over the past 50 years in pursuit of greater consumer convenience. After the earthquake disaster last year, the need to reduce energy consumption has increased and we take our responsibility as market leader very seriously. With these peak shift vending machines, we have realized environmentally friendly innovation. These could be called the most revolutionary vending machines in the past 50 years of vending machine history. Vending machines have evolved in many ways over the past 50 years, but peak shift vending machines are a breakthrough in the true sense of the word and I am sure that they are the most important innovation yet."
Tomoya Otani, Director of Vending Strategy & Solution Development, Franchise Operations & Commercial Leadership, explained that "the history of vending machines at Coca-Cola Japan is a history of revolutionary innovation. With the three features of being quiet during the daytime, being able to dispense cool products for a maximum of 16 hours even when the compressor has been switched off, and greatly reducing power consumption throughout the year, these peak shift vending machines are set to completely change how people think about vending machines. These revolutionary vending machines can be seen as creating new history. I will communicate the features of these vending machines, which have the nickname 'polar bear,' in an easy-to-understand manner."
The next speaker, Koji Sugimoto, General Manager of the Food & Beverage Distribution Business Group, Engineering Department at Mie Factory from Fuji Electric Company, Limited said that "the development of the peak shift vending machines, which began in May last year, two months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, required bold shifts in thinking and technological innovation. Firstly, we had to change our view on cooling in general. Conventionally, power consumption is controlled by only cooling the minimum amount of products necessary. However, peak shift vending machines brought forth the idea of cooling all products during the night and not allowing that cool air to escape during the day. This was realized with improvements to thermal insulation and airtightness. The use of large amounts of vacuum insulation materials, which boast 10 times greater thermal insulation performance than conventional urethane materials, successfully resulted in the cooled products themselves maintaining the cool air environment within the machines. Our efforts were spurred by the stance of Coca-Cola Japan as a societal leader, to become involved in the development of these new vending machines. As these peak shift vending machines become accepted by society, I believe that they will become a standard in the beverage industry."
Finally, Representative Director and President of Coca-Cola West Company, Limited Tamio Yoshimatsu concluded: "As a corporation in close contact with local communities and as Japan's largest bottling company, we have actively led the industry by implementing power conservation measures given the unstable power supply following last year's earthquake disaster. As environmental awareness and peoples' power conservation stance increase, we are proud to present these 'peak shift vending machines' as an answer to the needs that consumers, customers and society have been seeking from the Coca-Cola system as an industry leader."
The "Peak Shift Vending Machine" Polar Bear Character
Since appearing in a French advertisement in 1922, this character has appeared throughout the world in promotions by the Coca-Cola system and has also become familiar in Japan since its first appearance in 1993. Recent fears regarding the extinction of polar bears due to the effects of global warming and the worsening environment in the Arctic Circle mean that this character reminds consumers that the products are chilled while transmitting the image of peak shift vending machines as also being friendly to the environment.
This polar bear used in the design came to Japan from Atlanta, for the purpose of this press presentation, and together celebrated the peak shift vending machine market introduction announcement. It responded to calls from the press by waving back, and its cute looks and actions made it a focus of attention in the venue.
Contact:
Kanako Ogata
Public Affairs & Communications Group
Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited
Tel: +81-3-5466-8120
Fax: +81-3-3797-1481
e-mail: kaogata@coca-cola.com
SOURCE Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Ltd.
Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Ltd.
- Historic Innovation Marking 50th Year Since Vending Machines Were Introduced -
TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 50th year since it first introduced vending machines onto the market, Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. (head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; representative director and president: Daniel H. Sayre) announced what could be called the most innovative vending machine in these past 50 years, "peak shift vending machines," on November 19.
(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201211218484/)
The "peak shift vending machines" announced by Coca-Cola Japan, which has long been involved in implementing environmental measures before other companies, "shift" the use of power for cooling from the general daytime "peak demand period" to nighttime, when relatively less strain is placed on power supply. In summer, these machines can provide cooled products for 16 hours while reducing daytime power consumption by 95%. Power consumption is also reduced in winter by 20% compared to current vending machines and, combined with power consumed for cooling, these vending machines are a global forerunner that can reduce power consumption by 68%.
The "polar bear" character that has appeared in product promotions by the Coca-Cola system worldwide since 1922 was used in the design for the vending machines. In recent years, concerns have arisen regarding reduced numbers of polar bears caused by the progress in global warming. Therefore, while also reminding consumers that the products are chilled, polar bears transmit the image of these peak shift vending machines also being friendly to the environment.
In the first year of peak shift vending machines' introduction from January to December 2013, it is planned that more than 10 billion yen in related investment will be made and that 25,000 units will be installed nationwide.
As a leader in the vending machine business that must further respond to the needs of the market and consumers, Coca-Cola Japan will continue to implement further innovations while promoting the installation of these vending machines.
?* The above percentages are compared to average figures for same models manufactured in 2012, according to research by Coca-Cola Japan
?"Peak shift vending machines" are a world-pioneering, innovative new type of vending machine jointly developed by Coca-Cola Japan and Fuji Electric. In line for full-scale introduction onto the market and in addition to experiments conducted in research laboratories, field testing was conducted over two months from July 2012. Results verified that if cooling was conducted at night, when there is relatively little power consumption, and turned off during the day, then cold products could be sold for a maximum of 16 hours, reducing daytime power consumption by 95%. The Coca-Cola system plans to invest over 10 billion yen in the first year, from January to December 2013, with the aim to install 25,000 machines nationwide.
By means of the (1) cooling of all products, (2) more effective insulation, and (3) increased airtightness, peak shift vending machines have made peak shift technology a reality. The technology "shifts" power use for cooling from the general daytime "peak demand period" to nighttime, when relatively less strain is placed on power supply. The time required to cool products filled at room temperature has been reduced by approximately 25% compared to conventional vending machines, making it possible to cool products.
With the introduction of these revolutionary new vending machines, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Franchise Operations & Commercial Leadership, Tim Brett spoke of his enthusiasm for the introduction of "peak shift vending machines," saying "Coca-Cola Japan has continually developed its vending machines over the past 50 years in pursuit of greater consumer convenience. After the earthquake disaster last year, the need to reduce energy consumption has increased and we take our responsibility as market leader very seriously. With these peak shift vending machines, we have realized environmentally friendly innovation. These could be called the most revolutionary vending machines in the past 50 years of vending machine history. Vending machines have evolved in many ways over the past 50 years, but peak shift vending machines are a breakthrough in the true sense of the word and I am sure that they are the most important innovation yet."
Tomoya Otani, Director of Vending Strategy & Solution Development, Franchise Operations & Commercial Leadership, explained that "the history of vending machines at Coca-Cola Japan is a history of revolutionary innovation. With the three features of being quiet during the daytime, being able to dispense cool products for a maximum of 16 hours even when the compressor has been switched off, and greatly reducing power consumption throughout the year, these peak shift vending machines are set to completely change how people think about vending machines. These revolutionary vending machines can be seen as creating new history. I will communicate the features of these vending machines, which have the nickname 'polar bear,' in an easy-to-understand manner."
The next speaker, Koji Sugimoto, General Manager of the Food & Beverage Distribution Business Group, Engineering Department at Mie Factory from Fuji Electric Company, Limited said that "the development of the peak shift vending machines, which began in May last year, two months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, required bold shifts in thinking and technological innovation. Firstly, we had to change our view on cooling in general. Conventionally, power consumption is controlled by only cooling the minimum amount of products necessary. However, peak shift vending machines brought forth the idea of cooling all products during the night and not allowing that cool air to escape during the day. This was realized with improvements to thermal insulation and airtightness. The use of large amounts of vacuum insulation materials, which boast 10 times greater thermal insulation performance than conventional urethane materials, successfully resulted in the cooled products themselves maintaining the cool air environment within the machines. Our efforts were spurred by the stance of Coca-Cola Japan as a societal leader, to become involved in the development of these new vending machines. As these peak shift vending machines become accepted by society, I believe that they will become a standard in the beverage industry."
Finally, Representative Director and President of Coca-Cola West Company, Limited Tamio Yoshimatsu concluded: "As a corporation in close contact with local communities and as Japan's largest bottling company, we have actively led the industry by implementing power conservation measures given the unstable power supply following last year's earthquake disaster. As environmental awareness and peoples' power conservation stance increase, we are proud to present these 'peak shift vending machines' as an answer to the needs that consumers, customers and society have been seeking from the Coca-Cola system as an industry leader."
The "Peak Shift Vending Machine" Polar Bear Character
Since appearing in a French advertisement in 1922, this character has appeared throughout the world in promotions by the Coca-Cola system and has also become familiar in Japan since its first appearance in 1993. Recent fears regarding the extinction of polar bears due to the effects of global warming and the worsening environment in the Arctic Circle mean that this character reminds consumers that the products are chilled while transmitting the image of peak shift vending machines as also being friendly to the environment.
This polar bear used in the design came to Japan from Atlanta, for the purpose of this press presentation, and together celebrated the peak shift vending machine market introduction announcement. It responded to calls from the press by waving back, and its cute looks and actions made it a focus of attention in the venue.
Contact:
Kanako Ogata
Public Affairs & Communications Group
Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited
Tel: +81-3-5466-8120
Fax: +81-3-3797-1481
e-mail: kaogata@coca-cola.com
SOURCE Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Ltd.
Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Ltd.
SparkFun Electronics Launches Kickstarter Campaign for National Education Tour
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 6:28:02 AM
SparkFun Electronics Launches Kickstarter Campaign for National Education Tour
Company will use funds for the integration of relevant, hands-on computer science education tools into classrooms across the nation
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is embarking upon a nationwide education tour in 2013 and is leveraging the power of the popular Kickstarter fundraising platform to secure funding for the initiative. SparkFun's Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112812006/sparkfun-national-tour) runs Tuesday, November 20, to Wednesday, December 19, with a goal of raising at least $150,000 necessary for covering the cost of transportation, equipment and staff for the company's 50-state education tour. SparkFun's Department of Education (http://learn.sparkfun.com) looks to build upon the success of two coastal education tours it conducted in 2012 by continuing to ignite the passion for learning, playing and creating in learning centers across the U.S.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/LA17304)
The tour will bring a mobile education unit to every state in the nation to provide training, tools and information to both educators and their students. SparkFun's Department of Education will provide highly-trained instructors and a full-day class, as well as donate a special edition SparkFun Inventor's Kit Lab Pack (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10900) -- $1,250 worth of tools, curriculum and equipment -- to facilitate access to electronics education within schools at every skill level.
The tour will provide teachers nationwide with the ability to introduce current, relevant technology and programming concepts into their classrooms. SparkFun hopes that by providing access to these tools, interest and education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) will improve in all age groups.
SparkFun Electronics is founded on a core idea of sharing ingenuity. Utilizing Kickstarter in a new way - to promote a way of thinking as opposed to a product - will provide an avenue to spread the company's embodiment of the open source ideology, and its leaders' passion for education.
"The thing we didn't expect from teaching is that it's not a one-way street; the 'Wow!' moment goes both ways," said SparkFun CEO Nathan Seidle. "We see students' minds blown time and time again, and we get utter joy from it. We are slightly addicted to that moment when the light bulb turns on for someone."
More information on the national tour and the Kickstarter campaign can be found on the company's site (http://www.sparkfun.com/news/1009) or through the campaign's Kickstarter page (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112812006/sparkfun-national-tour).
About SparkFun Electronics
Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.
SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 135 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+.
Press Contact:
Jeremy Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 16
jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE SparkFun Electronics
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SparkFun Electronics
Web Site: http://www.sparkfun.com
Company will use funds for the integration of relevant, hands-on computer science education tools into classrooms across the nation
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is embarking upon a nationwide education tour in 2013 and is leveraging the power of the popular Kickstarter fundraising platform to secure funding for the initiative. SparkFun's Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112812006/sparkfun-national-tour) runs Tuesday, November 20, to Wednesday, December 19, with a goal of raising at least $150,000 necessary for covering the cost of transportation, equipment and staff for the company's 50-state education tour. SparkFun's Department of Education (http://learn.sparkfun.com) looks to build upon the success of two coastal education tours it conducted in 2012 by continuing to ignite the passion for learning, playing and creating in learning centers across the U.S.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/LA17304)
The tour will bring a mobile education unit to every state in the nation to provide training, tools and information to both educators and their students. SparkFun's Department of Education will provide highly-trained instructors and a full-day class, as well as donate a special edition SparkFun Inventor's Kit Lab Pack (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10900) -- $1,250 worth of tools, curriculum and equipment -- to facilitate access to electronics education within schools at every skill level.
The tour will provide teachers nationwide with the ability to introduce current, relevant technology and programming concepts into their classrooms. SparkFun hopes that by providing access to these tools, interest and education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) will improve in all age groups.
SparkFun Electronics is founded on a core idea of sharing ingenuity. Utilizing Kickstarter in a new way - to promote a way of thinking as opposed to a product - will provide an avenue to spread the company's embodiment of the open source ideology, and its leaders' passion for education.
"The thing we didn't expect from teaching is that it's not a one-way street; the 'Wow!' moment goes both ways," said SparkFun CEO Nathan Seidle. "We see students' minds blown time and time again, and we get utter joy from it. We are slightly addicted to that moment when the light bulb turns on for someone."
More information on the national tour and the Kickstarter campaign can be found on the company's site (http://www.sparkfun.com/news/1009) or through the campaign's Kickstarter page (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112812006/sparkfun-national-tour).
About SparkFun Electronics
Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.
SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 135 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+.
Press Contact:
Jeremy Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 16
jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
SOURCE SparkFun Electronics
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121121/LA17304
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
SparkFun Electronics
Web Site: http://www.sparkfun.com
Beauty Encounter Launches Website Redesign and Holiday Gift Guide
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 6:07:01 AM
Beauty Encounter Launches Website Redesign and Holiday Gift Guide
Beauty e-tailer unveils new website along with updated features and yearly holiday gift guide.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty Encounter (http://www.beautyencounter.com), a leading online retailer featuring all things beauty and specializing in hard-to-find niche products, has just launched a new website redesign as well as a number of new features which will all add to an easy holiday shopping season. Featuring a new design concept which eases shopping and product browsing, the site has been well received by their customers. Customers have also been receptive to the newly lowered threshold for free everyday shipping of $60 or more. In addition to the website redesign, Beauty Encounter has also launched their annual holiday gift guide, "be gifted," for easy and convenient holiday shopping.
The "be gifted" guide is a comprehensive list which lays out all the most popular products that are best fitting for the upcoming holiday season. Gifts choices have been carefully picked and have been bunched together under categories that are easy to navigate including: men's colognes, women's perfumes, top gifts, gift sets for men and women, stocking stuffers, and much more. The guide has proven to be a great tool in gifting this season with customers able to browse through a wide range of fantastic and relevant product ideas.
Along with the guide, other newly added features to the site from the redesign include the following:
-- Updated free shipping threshold which offers free US domestic shipping
on all orders of $60 or more;
-- Deals of the Week and Hot Deals features which highlights products with
prices that have just been lowered;
-- Gifts with Purchase where customers can redeem free products from top
brands with qualifying purchases.
Features which have seen popularity with the launch are Deals of the Week and Hot Deals. The two category sections feature the best deals for the season's most in demand products. Products highlighted in these categories are trending and shown to be favored by BE shoppers. The response to the launch of both Deals of the Week and Hot Deals have been great as the listed prices are guaranteed to be the lowest available on the internet. The deals, however, do not last long and shoppers have been eager to take advantage of the low costs with many starting their holiday shopping early to snatch up the great deals.
"We have been grateful for all the positive feedback we have received so far. The customers are enjoying the launch of the Deals of the Week and Hot Deals feature as well as the gift guide," says Jacquelyn Tran, President and CEO of Beauty Encounter. "With the redesign and new features, we really wanted to create a place for our customers that is easy to navigate and that would offer them with the best in pricing and product selection."
Since implementation of the new features, Beauty Encounter has seen a growth in activity with more and more customers shopping the newly added sections and taking advantage of the lowered free shipping threshold as well as the opportunity to receive free gifts with their orders. Beauty Encounter continuously welcomes feedback for future improvements to the website and is always working to improve and stay current as a benefit to their customers.
Additionally, BeautyEncounter.com was featured for a sixth consecutive year in Internet Retailer's Top 500 which reflects their status as an industry leader and tread setter. BeautyEncounter.com placed #22 in Health & Beauty and #411 overall, in the Top 500 Guide of e-tailers, 2012 edition.
About Beauty Encounter
Beauty Encounter offers consumers an exceptional range of hard-to-find, international and specialty products including men's colognes, women's perfumes, skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and beauty accessories. With more than 1,000 unique brands and new products added daily, customers have access to exceptional customer service and secure on-line shopping. In addition to thousands of beauty products that can be purchased at affordable prices, Beauty Encounter shoppers find unique sections with tips, trends and techniques.
SOURCE Beauty Encounter
Beauty Encounter
CONTACT: Kristine Viray, Marketing Manager, +1-714-698-0820, PR@beautyencounter.com
Web Site: http://www.beautyencounter.com
Beauty e-tailer unveils new website along with updated features and yearly holiday gift guide.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beauty Encounter (http://www.beautyencounter.com), a leading online retailer featuring all things beauty and specializing in hard-to-find niche products, has just launched a new website redesign as well as a number of new features which will all add to an easy holiday shopping season. Featuring a new design concept which eases shopping and product browsing, the site has been well received by their customers. Customers have also been receptive to the newly lowered threshold for free everyday shipping of $60 or more. In addition to the website redesign, Beauty Encounter has also launched their annual holiday gift guide, "be gifted," for easy and convenient holiday shopping.
The "be gifted" guide is a comprehensive list which lays out all the most popular products that are best fitting for the upcoming holiday season. Gifts choices have been carefully picked and have been bunched together under categories that are easy to navigate including: men's colognes, women's perfumes, top gifts, gift sets for men and women, stocking stuffers, and much more. The guide has proven to be a great tool in gifting this season with customers able to browse through a wide range of fantastic and relevant product ideas.
Along with the guide, other newly added features to the site from the redesign include the following:
-- Updated free shipping threshold which offers free US domestic shipping
on all orders of $60 or more;
-- Deals of the Week and Hot Deals features which highlights products with
prices that have just been lowered;
-- Gifts with Purchase where customers can redeem free products from top
brands with qualifying purchases.
Features which have seen popularity with the launch are Deals of the Week and Hot Deals. The two category sections feature the best deals for the season's most in demand products. Products highlighted in these categories are trending and shown to be favored by BE shoppers. The response to the launch of both Deals of the Week and Hot Deals have been great as the listed prices are guaranteed to be the lowest available on the internet. The deals, however, do not last long and shoppers have been eager to take advantage of the low costs with many starting their holiday shopping early to snatch up the great deals.
"We have been grateful for all the positive feedback we have received so far. The customers are enjoying the launch of the Deals of the Week and Hot Deals feature as well as the gift guide," says Jacquelyn Tran, President and CEO of Beauty Encounter. "With the redesign and new features, we really wanted to create a place for our customers that is easy to navigate and that would offer them with the best in pricing and product selection."
Since implementation of the new features, Beauty Encounter has seen a growth in activity with more and more customers shopping the newly added sections and taking advantage of the lowered free shipping threshold as well as the opportunity to receive free gifts with their orders. Beauty Encounter continuously welcomes feedback for future improvements to the website and is always working to improve and stay current as a benefit to their customers.
Additionally, BeautyEncounter.com was featured for a sixth consecutive year in Internet Retailer's Top 500 which reflects their status as an industry leader and tread setter. BeautyEncounter.com placed #22 in Health & Beauty and #411 overall, in the Top 500 Guide of e-tailers, 2012 edition.
About Beauty Encounter
Beauty Encounter offers consumers an exceptional range of hard-to-find, international and specialty products including men's colognes, women's perfumes, skincare, cosmetics, hair care, and beauty accessories. With more than 1,000 unique brands and new products added daily, customers have access to exceptional customer service and secure on-line shopping. In addition to thousands of beauty products that can be purchased at affordable prices, Beauty Encounter shoppers find unique sections with tips, trends and techniques.
SOURCE Beauty Encounter
Beauty Encounter
CONTACT: Kristine Viray, Marketing Manager, +1-714-698-0820, PR@beautyencounter.com
Web Site: http://www.beautyencounter.com
Now Data Recovery From All Models of iPhone; Powered by Stellar
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 5:56:01 AM
Now Data Recovery From All Models of iPhone; Powered by Stellar
NEW DELHI, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Losing Your Data is now a Thing of the Past. With Stellar, you can now get Back Your
Lost Contacts, Music, Photos, Videos, Podcasts From Apple Devices
Stellar Data Recovery [http://www.stellarinfo.co.in ] today announced its capability
to recover lost or deleted contacts, music, photos, videos and other files from iPhones
including the latest iPhone 5. The recovery from these apple devices is done by Data
recovery experts in Stellar's Class 100 Clean room labs. Apple iPhones use solid state
technology that allows more data storage and faster access.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/185251)
"According to a recent survey, iPhones constitute 29% of market share worldwide and is
increasing rapidly after the launch of iPhone 5. Data stored in iPhones is very important
and it's loss can cause emotional stress & hindrance in daily activities especially if
backup is not taken. It is estimated that less than 10% people backup their data stored on
iPhones. We announce up to 100% data recovery from all makes of iPhones from almost all
instances of data loss," said Mr. Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery.
Stellar Data Recovery Labs have an expertise in recovering all kind of lost or deleted
data stored in any media, be it iPhones, iPads, mobiles, laptop, desktop, SSD hard drives,
RAID Servers or external storage medias. Stellar labs acts as a rescue in recovering lost
or deleted data even from broken or water damaged devices. Stellar's NO DATA NO CHARGE
policy offers you free data recovery analysis from your damaged media. So send your
damaged media to our labs for free data recovery analysis.
About Stellar
Stellar Data Recovery is the only ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that
specializes in in-lab data recovery services, Phoenix data recovery tools and disk
utilities. Ever since 1993, Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for
any kind of data recovery. With its wide range of software and services, Stellar has over
1 million client base, which includes top corporate giants from all over the world.
Primary Media Contact: Nidhi Sharma, pr@stellarinfo.com, 91-124-4326700
Secondary Media Contact: Junaid Ahmed, marketing@stellarinfo.com, 91-124-4326700
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/185251
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Stellar Information Systems Ltd.
CONTACT: PRN
NEW DELHI, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Losing Your Data is now a Thing of the Past. With Stellar, you can now get Back Your
Lost Contacts, Music, Photos, Videos, Podcasts From Apple Devices
Stellar Data Recovery [http://www.stellarinfo.co.in ] today announced its capability
to recover lost or deleted contacts, music, photos, videos and other files from iPhones
including the latest iPhone 5. The recovery from these apple devices is done by Data
recovery experts in Stellar's Class 100 Clean room labs. Apple iPhones use solid state
technology that allows more data storage and faster access.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/185251)
"According to a recent survey, iPhones constitute 29% of market share worldwide and is
increasing rapidly after the launch of iPhone 5. Data stored in iPhones is very important
and it's loss can cause emotional stress & hindrance in daily activities especially if
backup is not taken. It is estimated that less than 10% people backup their data stored on
iPhones. We announce up to 100% data recovery from all makes of iPhones from almost all
instances of data loss," said Mr. Sunil Chandna, CEO, Stellar Data Recovery.
Stellar Data Recovery Labs have an expertise in recovering all kind of lost or deleted
data stored in any media, be it iPhones, iPads, mobiles, laptop, desktop, SSD hard drives,
RAID Servers or external storage medias. Stellar labs acts as a rescue in recovering lost
or deleted data even from broken or water damaged devices. Stellar's NO DATA NO CHARGE
policy offers you free data recovery analysis from your damaged media. So send your
damaged media to our labs for free data recovery analysis.
About Stellar
Stellar Data Recovery is the only ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that
specializes in in-lab data recovery services, Phoenix data recovery tools and disk
utilities. Ever since 1993, Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for
any kind of data recovery. With its wide range of software and services, Stellar has over
1 million client base, which includes top corporate giants from all over the world.
Primary Media Contact: Nidhi Sharma, pr@stellarinfo.com, 91-124-4326700
Secondary Media Contact: Junaid Ahmed, marketing@stellarinfo.com, 91-124-4326700
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120912/185251
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Stellar Information Systems Ltd.
CONTACT: PRN
CimatronE Live Machining Demo With Spinner at EMAF, Portugal
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 4:42:02 AM
CimatronE Live Machining Demo With Spinner at EMAF, Portugal
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) today announced
that its CimatronE integrated CAD/CAM software will be demonstrated at the EMAF trade show
in Porto, Portugal, from November 21-24, 2012.
"The challenge facing tool shops and manufacturers worldwide is finding ways to reduce
the time taken for design, NC programming, and machining," said Mr. Ira Bareket,
Cimatron's VP Sales and Marketing.
"CimatronE offers a cutting-edge solution to this challenge. As a fully integrated
CAD/CAM solution, CimatronE provides dramatic time savings across the entire production
process, with an advanced range of capabilities tailored specifically to mold and die
makers and manufacturers of discrete parts."
CimatronE's ability to enhance turnover time will be showcased at the EMAF trade show,
with a live machining demonstration on a Spinner U5-1520 machine of a part programmed with
CimatronE's acclaimed 5-Axis functionality. The machine will be situated at the booth of
machine tool seller TecMill (booth 2A30).
CimatronE will also be displayed at EMAF at the booth of reseller S3D (booth 3B20). On
display will be the software's existing CAD/CAM capabilities, as well as a preview of the
new and enhanced features of CimatronE 11, to be released in 2013.
About Cimatron
With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is
a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well
as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive,
cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions
for mold design, die design, electrode design, 2.5 to 5 Axis milling, wire EDM, turn,
Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's
subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in
over 40 countries worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT.
For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
For More Information Contact:
Idit Pass Lagziel
Marketing Manager
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-0298
Email: iditp@cimatron.com
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-2114
Email: ilane@cimatron.com
Cimatron Ltd
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE: CIMT) today announced
that its CimatronE integrated CAD/CAM software will be demonstrated at the EMAF trade show
in Porto, Portugal, from November 21-24, 2012.
"The challenge facing tool shops and manufacturers worldwide is finding ways to reduce
the time taken for design, NC programming, and machining," said Mr. Ira Bareket,
Cimatron's VP Sales and Marketing.
"CimatronE offers a cutting-edge solution to this challenge. As a fully integrated
CAD/CAM solution, CimatronE provides dramatic time savings across the entire production
process, with an advanced range of capabilities tailored specifically to mold and die
makers and manufacturers of discrete parts."
CimatronE's ability to enhance turnover time will be showcased at the EMAF trade show,
with a live machining demonstration on a Spinner U5-1520 machine of a part programmed with
CimatronE's acclaimed 5-Axis functionality. The machine will be situated at the booth of
machine tool seller TecMill (booth 2A30).
CimatronE will also be displayed at EMAF at the booth of reseller S3D (booth 3B20). On
display will be the software's existing CAD/CAM capabilities, as well as a preview of the
new and enhanced features of CimatronE 11, to be released in 2013.
About Cimatron
With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is
a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well
as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive,
cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.
The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions
for mold design, die design, electrode design, 2.5 to 5 Axis milling, wire EDM, turn,
Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's
subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in
over 40 countries worldwide.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT.
For more information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
For More Information Contact:
Idit Pass Lagziel
Marketing Manager
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-0298
Email: iditp@cimatron.com
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-2114
Email: ilane@cimatron.com
Cimatron Ltd