UK Government Procurement Service Offers NeuQs On-line
LEICESTER, England, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
NeuQs, a cloud based help desk software solution, is being made available via the G
Cloud store; the UK Government Procurement Service's innovative initiative to move the
sourcing of IT services on-line.
Managing Director, Martin Roberts of Neustro Consulting, the author of the ITIL
compliant help desk software said, "We are very proud to have achieved approved supplier
status and welcome this opportunity to provide software services to UK Government
departments." He continued, "The G Cloud approach enables small and medium sized
companies, like ourselves, to overcome the hurdles and barriers of selling to Government
departments. The G cloud program has made this relatively easy to achieve."
Neustro, who provide IT support services to businesses across the world but with a
particular focus on the UK Midlands, decided that off the shelf help desk software didn't
meet their needs, so they developed their own package 'NeuQs'.
This is available both as download and 'in the Cloud' making use of Microsoft
technologies and the Microsoft Azure platform. This ensures that the application is both
secure and scalable.
NeuQs is free for three users and then at a small monthly cost for additional users.
In addition to developing software, Neustro provide IT management services to
businesses across the world and also specialise in the Infor 10 ERP and Baan product
suite.
The initial focus is on introducing cloud ICT services into government departments,
local authorities and the wider public sector. In order to do this we have undertaken a
G-Cloud procurement framework for services under the OJEU process. These services can then
be reviewed and purchased through the CloudStore.
iTraff Technology Announces Launch of New Image Recognition Platform
DALLAS, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
iTraff Technology LLC today officialy 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.
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).
Design Your Own Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale with Diamond Mansion Co.
Innovative high-end jewelry retailer puts customers in the value driver's seat
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading high-end jewelry retailer Diamond Mansion is taking its commitment to customer involvement to a new level this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. The company has long been leading the way by making it easy and fun to design your own ring, but now it's time to take things to a new level. Other retailers may offer diamond engagement rings on sale, but the Diamond Mansion website will actually allow customers to decide which products are going to be on sale for themselves this long weekend.
Here's how it works. Even before Black Friday commences on midnight, November 23(rd), customers can select up to three products they would like to be discounted through Cyber Monday (November 26(th)). They can then e-mail either the item number or the link to the page where the item can be found by using the red button located beneath the pictures on the product page. Diamond Mansion will then send customers their discounts.
From that point forward, customers have 48 hours to make their purchase and obtain their discount. However, be forewarned, when Diamond Mansion says "48 hours" they mean just that. He or she who hesitates will have lost the very special deal they have labored to create. Seize the moment, however, and you just may get the diamond ring of your dreams for a price you thought you could only fantasize about.
The best part is that the amazing selection of outstanding high-end jewelry at Diamond Mansion means that there's something for practically everybody. From halo engagement rings to eternity bands, vintage engagement rings, men's wedding bands, gorgeous diamond stud earrings, eternity rings, and amazing loose diamonds, Diamond Mansion is the place for the world's finest jewelry. Whether you're visiting the website to decide which products you'll be getting your discount on, or visiting the Diamond Mansion brick-and-mortar store in downtown Los Angeles, the amazing selection is sure to dazzle even the most jaded jewelry aficionado.
Even better, Diamond Mansion is a retailer customers can feel good about. All diamonds are guaranteed to be completely authentic, untreated, and - most important of all - conflict free. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a website secured by VeriSign Trusted and TRUSTe Verified, Diamond Mansion is among the safest and most socially responsible of jewelry retailers.
Of course, saving some money will make customers feel good, too. The special "design your own" Black Friday/Cyber Monday discount gives you an opportunity to save money while also having your pick of the countless outstanding pieces of first-rate jewelry available at Diamond Mansion.
So, the course for jewelry customers is clear. Don't let too much turkey, mash potatoes, and pie send you into a shopping lethargy. Just head over to Diamondmansion.com and select that very special gift for that very special someone. Don't wait until Black Friday and Cyber Monday of 2012 become just another beautiful memory.
New Version Of ScanLife App Enables Millions To Scan Barcodes To Share Holiday Wish Lists Instantly Via Facebook And Twitter
ScanLife Mobile Barcode Application Makes it Easier to Discover the Best QR Codes & Products via Facebook
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ScanLife (http://www.scanlife.com) today announced a series of major features to the ScanLife mobile application that instantly turns shopping and real world discovery into a social experience via Facebook and Twitter. Just in time for the holiday season, ScanLife Android and iOS users can now scan a quick response (QR) code or any other standard barcode found on products and instantly see if it is popular with other ScanLife users and share that content with their social networks. When it comes to holiday shopping, this activity can help friends and family find new products and buy the perfect gifts.
"The new version of ScanLife turns its millions of active users worldwide into a social community, making it easier to discover the best content from QR and other format barcodes," said Mike Wehrs, CEO and president of Scanbuy. "We have a very active and globally diverse user base, and this new app will enable them to easily discover and share what's trending. We believe this opens a completely untapped space which intersects the physical, mobile and social worlds in which we live."
With the new version of the ScanLife app for Android and iOS, users now can:
-- Scan any QR Code or UPC barcode and instantly see if other ScanLife
users liked this content
-- Easily share product information like prices and deals with their
Facebook and Twitter networks
-- Sync their favorite scans to their Facebook page to interact anytime
-- Invite friends from Facebook to join ScanLife (available on iOS only)
To get people into the social spirit, ScanLife is running a "Like It to Win" holiday giveaway. Here's how:
-- Download ScanLife in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
-- Scan any barcode or QR Code on products, print ads, websites and
in-store displays
-- Click the heart icon on any of your favorite scans
-- ScanLife will give away Amazon gift cards to help make that 'Like' come
true for the holidays
About ScanLife
ScanLife, brought to you by Scanbuy, is the global leader in developing mobile engagement solutions that power intelligent connections between the physical and digital world. The ScanLife suite of mobile barcode products consists of a cloud-based platform used by a wide variety of industries including retail, CPG and media to create, manage, and monitor dynamic 2D (QR Code) barcode campaigns. The ScanLife app is used by millions of people around the world to discover new information and is available for all major platforms including Android and iOS.
ScanLife processes millions of 1D (UPC) and 2D scans from over 150 different countries and is headquartered in New York City with local offices throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America. Scanbuy has the largest and oldest patent portfolio of any company in the industry, with over 18 patents granted covering the entire solution. The company's investors include Motorola Solutions Ventures, Motorola Mobility Ventures, Hudson Ventures, and Masthead Venture Partners.
Contact:
Tiffany Trias or Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Comms (GRC)
Dickey's Announces Roll-Out of Smokin' Hot Branded Merchandise Site
Just in Time for Cyber Monday, the World's Largest Barbecue Chain Introduces an Online Product Line
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest barbecue franchise, Dickey's Barbecue has a loyal following of barbecue fans looking to turn up the heat on their holiday shopping. Just in time for Cyber Monday, the Texas-based chain is introducing branded memorabilia such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks, and Dickey's famous Rib Rub on Dickeys.com.
"We're thrilled to introduce our exclusive new products on Dickeys.com," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "Dickey's has become so much more than just a recognizable brand, we hold memories for many people. Now, we can also offer cool holiday gifts for all those resident grill masters in the family."
Copies of "Mr. Dickey's Barbecue Cookbook" will be available for sale on Dickeys.com. The cookbook showcases more than 100 recipes and entertaining anecdotes, including many Dickey family recipes, personal photographs, along with mouthwatering photography of the dishes. Dickey's is offering branded retail products sold separately or in gift bundles. Shoppers can make gift bundles by combining "Mr. Dickey's Barbecue Cookbook," along with the Dickey's Barbecue famous Rib Rub and t-shirt. The company has custom designed shirts in a variety of styles and price points.
"Many people grew up having family dinners and good times at Dickey's and they want a piece of that nostalgia to take home," said Dickey. "The retail end of the business is something we're looking forward to sharing with our customers."
About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants
Dickey's Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 70 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to over 260 locations in 43 states and holds the title of the world's largest barbecue franchise. This year Nation's Restaurant News named Dickey's "Top Five Growth Chains" and they were also named "Best Franchise Deal" by QSR Magazine. For more information, visit http://www.dickeys.com or for franchise opportunities call (866) 340-6188.
Media Contact:
Jami Zimmerman
972.248.9899
jzimmerman@dickeys.com
Eurochannel brings the best of European entertainment to all American homes with its new Video On Demand service
MIAMI, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurochannel, the TV channel dedicated to Europe, now brings the best of European entertainment to all American homes with the launch of its new Video On Demand service in USA: Eurochannel On Demand. With this brand new offer, every internet user will have access to a wide selection of European movies, TV series and documentaries directly on Eurochannel website: http://www.eurochannel.com
Eurochannel On Demand is an innovative new way for the audience to access Eurochannel's exciting programs on their own terms. With a catalogue of innovating programs and contemporary directors, Eurochannel perfectly reflects European culture and diversity.
The new Video On Demand service offers to all viewers movies, documentaries and series in original version with subtitles. Each video is available for rent for 48 hours through Dailymotion.
The lineup for the launch includes:
TV series:
-Prime Minister (Poland): The hit Polish series Prime Minister from Academy Award nominee Agnieska Holland takes viewers into the seedy underbelly of Poland's political reality.
-The Class (Estonia): A gripping TV series on the aftermath of a brutal shooting in an high school.
Movies:
-The Two Lives of Andres Rabadan (Spain): Based on a true story, and written with the help of Rabadan himself, this ground-breaking film takes viewers into the twisted world of a murderer, and shows how art can exorcise even the most terrifying personal demons.
-Lullaby (Poland): This quirky tale, filled with dark humor and funny terror, tells the story of a small town whose inhabitants begin to mysteriously vanish.
Documentaries:
-Fantastic Rome (Italy): An invitation to witness the golden era of Italian cinema. Guided by the renowned cult director Luigi Cozzi, you will revisit classic Italian horror movies across their famous Rome locations.
According to Gustavo Vainstein, Eurochannel's CEO: "We are delighted to give everyone access to our program: our viewers and any internet user will be able to use Eurochannel as they wish."
Eurochannel:
Eurochannel is a one-of-a-kind network. Its vast selection of modern entertainment from every corner of Europe takes viewers on a whirlwind tour of European culture. In USA, Eurochannel is available on DISH Network and on the Play Store on all Android devices. For more information, please visit http://www.eurochannel.com, Facebook, Twitter and Google Play.
Emerging Trend for Children's Hospitals: Urgent Care Center Wait Times via Text Message
MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The use of mobile technology for accessing emergency room wait times is an emerging trend among children's Hospitals. Recently, ER Texting, the leader in texting applications for the healthcare industry, successfully launched its services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center (CCHMC). CCHMC joins the growing list of children's hospitals using ER Texting to provide wait times to parents of children visiting urgent care facilities.
Parents in greater Cincinnati can now text "ccurgent" to 4ER411 and instantly receive the current wait times, hours of operation and direct contact information for the CCHMC's three urgent care facilities.
"When examining how to reach our patients and families, we knew we would have to meet them in the mobile space," commented Kurt Myers, Coordinator of Community Relations at CCHMC. "Providing an option to receive wait times via text was a logical first step into the mobile arena. Arming patients with information is one of the key components to achieving high patient satisfaction scores. We want our patients and families to know what to expect when coming to one of our urgent care centers. Additionally, the service allows families to self-select which of our three locations they want to visit, helping control patient flow."
In Florida, Miami Children's Hospital (MCH), who originally implemented the ER Texting service in 2011 (text "MCH" to 4ER411), has seen over 2,000 subscribers use the service to obtain current wait times at its various urgent care facilities, realizing a year-to-year increase of over 11% in urgent care traffic and improved patient experiences.
"The texting service demanded more transparency from the hospital," said Marcia Diaz de Villegas, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at MCH. "In the end, it was a win for all, as patients are now getting more information and are able to make better decisions."
About ER Texting
ER Texting provides texting services to hospitals and urgent care facilities that want to post their emergency room wait time and allow consumers to access those times via text message. By virtue of its dedicated and highly recognizable SMS short code 4ER411, ER Texting offers a complete, secure, compliant and integrated texting and marketing platform. ER Texting's clients include many of the leading healthcare institutions in the United States.
SOURCE ER Texting
ER Texting
CONTACT: Carlos Blanco, cblanco@ertexting.com, 1.877.4ER.WAIT (1.877.437.9248)
Sears®, Kmart® and SHOP YOUR WAY(TM) Announce Cyber Monday Deals with Multiple Ways to Shop, Ship and Save Through Online and Mobile
Mobile apps for smartphones and tablets fuel special deals and discounts; buy online, pickup in-store and free shipping on orders over $49
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Holdings is dialing up its Cyber Monday offering this year by making it easier than ever for post-Black Friday shoppers to find hot deals on everything from appliances and power tools to jewelry and toys through a customized and integrated mobile and online shopping experience. Starting Sunday, Nov. 25 at 12 a.m. through Tuesday, Nov. 27, deals can be found online at Sears.com/Cyber, Kmart.com/Cyber, ShopYourWay.com and via the Sears, Kmart and SHOP YOUR WAY mobile experiences for smartphones and tablets, where customers have access to millions of products and free shipping on orders over $49.
For added convenience and to save time during the busy holiday shopping season, Sears and Kmart have been investing in integrated shopping options for on-the-go customers to seamlessly bring the in-store, online and mobile experiences together. Today, about half of the online business at Sears and Kmart now includes interactions with another channel, such as the popular buy online, pickup in store feature that guarantees select items purchased online will be ready in 5 minutes or less at all Sears locations. Sears also offers a Curb Side Pickup option in approximately 700 locations. Other integrated retail options include the new Sears and Kmart mobile apps, which allow shoppers to check if an item they want is in stock at local stores for same day pickup, and layaway where customers can put items on layaway in the store and pay off their layaway contract via their mobile device.
SHOP YOUR WAY Members have access to even greater deals and discounts, not only through all of Sears and Kmart online and mobile shopping channels, but also through the social shopping experience of ShopYourWay.com and the SHOP YOUR WAY mobile app. The free program offers rewards, daily sweepstakes and personalized deals that create an overall customized experience, which is now responsible for driving more than half of Sears' and Kmart's business. Through the SHOP YOUR WAY mobile app, Members will be notified of exclusive holiday savings, including Cyber Monday deals, and receive coupons that they can access and bring to the store via their mobile devices. And new this holiday season, SHOP YOUR WAY Members can return or exchange an item without a receipt.
"Today's shoppers are increasingly moving between channels as they gather information and shop, which is why we'll continue to offer our customers a fully-integrated shopping experience for Cyber Monday with access to major deals and endless aisles online, through mobile apps and in-store," said Imran Jooma, EVP and president of Marketing, Online, and Financial Services, Sears Holdings. "Cyber Monday is a day we plan for all year, and our work is paying off as the total online business for Sears.com and Kmart.com grew more than 20 percent in our third quarter. Sears and Kmart are unmatched by any other retailer when it comes to selection of products and convenience of shopping method."
According to a recent Online Holiday Shopping Survey conducted by Sears*, nearly half of Americans plan to take advantage of Cyber Monday sales. In fact, most say that shopping on Cyber Monday is more convenient than Black Friday, with 40 percent asserting that Cyber Monday simply has more attractive deals.
Sears and Kmart customers can look forward to Cyber Monday deals that in some cases offer up to 50 percent off on the stores' most popular brands and products. Cyber Monday offers** include:
Sears Cyber Monday Deals:
-- Maytag® 3.6-cu. ft. load washer and Maytag® 7.0-cu. ft. dryer each
priced at $399.99, with a savings of $430 on the pair
-- Save $400 on a NordicTrack elliptical, sale priced at $499.99
-- Save $80 on a Kenmore Elite(®) 5-qt. stand mixer priced at $169.99
-- Up to 50% off, plus an extra 10% off online of coats and cold weather
accessories, sleepwear and holiday dresses and dress wear for the family
-- 50% off Craftsman(®) 192-pc. Mechanics tool set with trifold case for
$99.99
Kmart Cyber Monday Deals:
-- Save 75% on all diamond earrings
-- Buy one get one at 50% off of footwear plus an additional 10% off online
only
-- Save $60 on 48" 12-in-1 multi-game table, sale priced at $89.99
-- Jaclyn Smith(®) or Sofía Vergara comforter sets for only $49.99,
regularly $79.99-$109.99
-- Save 40% on Pulse Charger electric scooter, sale priced at $71.99
-- Lowest price of the season on WWE Brawlin' Buddies for $18.99
Cyber Monday sales for Sears and Kmart will be available online starting Sunday, Nov. 25 at 12 a.m. CT. Visit sears.com/Cyber, kmart.com/Cyber and ShopYourWay.com for more information.
*The Sears Online Holiday Shopping Survey was conducted between October 26th and October 31st, 2012 among 1,015 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and over, using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S. population ages 18 and over.
**Items available while quantities last. No rain checks.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD) is a leading integrated retailer with over 2,600 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada and the home of SHOP YOUR WAY, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through ShopYourWay.com. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, fitness equipment and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, with a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, the Kardashian Kollection, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as Sofia by Sofia Vergara and The Country Living Home Collection. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 15 million service and installation calls made annually and have a long-established commitment to those who serve in the military through initiatives like the Heroes at Home program. We have been named the 2011 Mobile Retailer of the Year, Recipient of the 2012 ENERGY STAR® "Corporate Commitment Award" for Product Retailing and Energy Management and one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com. Twitter: @searsholdings | |Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SHCCareers.
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Secure Documents go Mobile with iPad App from Cabinet
Cabinet MOBILE allows users to tap through SAFE's intuitive filing structure to securely access any document.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabinet, provider of electronic document management and workflow management software, today announced the release of Cabinet MOBILE for iPad, an app that allows clients to access and use mission-critical documents directly from their iPad. The app allows users to tap through Cabinet SAFE's powerful filing structure to easily access any document on the go. Selected documents can be marked as favorites for instant access, copied for use in third-party apps or "electronically signed" with a fingertip. Best of all, MOBILE enforces the same security settings applied in SAFE and SAFE CLOUD - ensuring that sensitive documentation stays private.
Cabinet MOBILE connects to the Cabinet SAFE 8.5 document management solution. Available both in the cloud and as hosted software, Cabinet SAFE is a complete paperless document management solution, allowing organizations to increase efficiency and security, mitigate compliance risks, save physical space and reduce their carbon footprint -- all without fundamental changes to existing workflows and processes.
"MOBILE works well in conjunction with some of the incremental upgrades in SAFE 8.5 that continue to make it one of the leading solutions to create and manage a paperless office," said Bill Winterberg, a technology and practice management consultant who is president of FPPad . "Cabinet clients with an iPad will be able to retrieve and update files that are in their Cabinet repository from anywhere they have an internet connection, whether it be meeting with a client or just maximizing time in an airport lounge. They'll be able to stay engaged with their business 24/7 on their terms, rather than potentially missing opportunities because they couldn't get back to the office, where paperwork or files might have traditionally been."
"We are extremely excited about the new capabilities offered by Cabinet MOBILE," Cabinet president Andrew Bailey said. "The new Cabinet MOBILE app for iPad works perfectly with SAFE 8.5, the most user-friendly and advanced document management software Cabinet has ever produced. Clients - doctors, attorneys, small business owners, financial advisors and more - will find it saves them time, offers more convenient access to mission-critical information and creates greater ROI."
Availability
The Cabinet MOBILE app for iPad is available in the App Store for $9.99. Users of other devices can enjoy MOBILE features through their tablet's web browser using Cabinet WEB.
About Cabinet Document Management
Cabinet's affordable electronic document management and workflow management software allows small and mid-sized businesses to enjoy the efficiency and security benefits of a paperless office. Cabinet's core solution, SAFE, combines document management with workflows, scheduling, filing sharing and advanced integration capabilities, allowing organizations to manage tasks and support secure collaboration with instantly accessible documents - on mobile devices, in the cloud or enterprise-wide. Located in the technology hub of Huntsville, Ala. - home of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center - Cabinet specializes in industry-specific configurations designed to help businesses quickly achieve paperless solutions that scale with business growth and deliver bottom-line savings. Every business has the right to go paperless. With Cabinet, yours can. http://www.cabinetpaperless.com
LG Electronics USA Demonstrates Power Of Touch-Screens Through 'City24/7' Alliance
Interactive Digital Signage Installations in New York Deliver Compelling Information, Offering Special Promotions from Area Merchants, Engaging Locals and Tourists
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 250 touch-screen digital signage displays from LG Electronics are at the heart of a unique program that's bringing interactive kiosks to Manhattan and the outer boroughs over the next several months, LG Electronics USA announced today.
Demonstrating the power of touch-screen technology to connect with locals and tourists alike, the first displays were unveiled today in the Union Square area of Manhattan by City24/7, the New York-based start-up that developed the innovative pilot program with the City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
The LG touch-screens - high-brightness 32-inch class (31.5 inches measured diagonally) LED displays - will help revitalize existing phone kiosks and engage passersby in new ways. Users will see content that is geo-targeted and relevant to where they are standing, including real-time information, local events, restaurant and entertainment (with reservation and ticketing options), shopping and transport information. City24/7 also plans to launch a companion mobile channel for users to carry with them, wherever they go - also of interest to LG as a leading smartphone maker.
City24/7 has been working with New York City Agencies, The Union Square Partnership, City Maps, Roadify, Google Places and other content partners to deliver an engaging experience. A portion of the revenue generated by the sales of advertisements on the platform will be reinvested in the community, according to City24/7. The LG screens are not only compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but also ENERGY STAR® qualified, and will also serve a dual-purpose as Wi-Fi hotspots.
"In this innovative application, LG display innovations help create an interactive and engaging experience," said Y.K. Cho, business-to-business senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "Our ruggedized outdoor high-definition LED touch-screen monitors were designed to be intuitive and user-friendly and we are pleased to enable such an innovative project with our touch solution."
Real-Time Info, Plus Compelling Ads
City24/7 CEO Tom Touchet said his firm selected the LG touch-screen displays for a variety of reasons. "The image clarity and anti-reflective properties of LG's rugged outdoor touch-screen made it particularly valuable for this type of out-of-home installation," he said. "We are pleased to work with LG, both as a technology partner and as a charter sponsor, to bring this great project to the streets of New York."
Complementing its screen technology for interactive kiosks, LG Electronics has committed to a charter co-sponsorship, securing 50 percent of the advertising screen presence. Every hour, every day, 17.5 minutes will be dedicated to LG content and brand presence on the screens. LG will also participate in City24/7's mobile and web platforms, further strengthening LG's brand presence throughout the metropolitan area.
"In addition to providing useful information to passersby, City24/7's interactive kiosks with LG displays will deliver a compelling brand experience," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing and go-to-market operations, LG Electronics USA. "This innovative program not only helps power communication for New Yorkers, but also is a key platform for expanding LG's brand presence throughout the city."
Optimized for Outdoor Use
The new LG displays feature technologies that make them a well-suited solution for delivering messages in outdoor spaces. LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology helps ensure accurate color saturation and contrast at wide-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical), resulting in a display with great picture quality that can be installed at virtually any angle or height. LG's unique display technology also provides a temperature tolerance of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius), which helps alleviate a common problem of the screens overheating, affecting picture quality.
LG touch-screen solutions are enhanced through collaborations with Horizon Display, Kristel and Tech Global. From directions in a hotel lobby to navigating the latest news on campus, commercial touch-screens are being used to make it simple to communicate with customers. LG touch-screens come in three sizes; 47-inch class (46.9 inches diagonal) and 42-inch class (42.0 inches diagonal), and the 32-inch class size (31.5 inches diagonal) used by City24/7.
LG's commercial display solutions represent a wide variety of product categories, including LG CINEMA 3D displays, LED HD monitors, large screen LCD HD monitors, stretch screen HD monitors, interactive touch-screen displays, LCD HDTVs, IPS and LED desktop monitors, video conferencing systems, multipurpose HD projectors, dynamic media players, network attached storage, optical disk drives and digital signage solutions.
Technical specifications and details for all LG commercial solutions can be found on LG's website at http://www.LGsolutions.com.
Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice. LG LED monitors are LCD monitors with LED backlighting.
About LG Electronics USA
The LG Electronics USA Home Entertainment B2B Division serves commercial display customers in the digital signage, lodging and hospitality, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA HE B2B delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.
About City24/7
City24/7 is a revolutionary communications network designed for the 21st century, debuting in New York City, expanding nationwide and across the globe. City24/7 provides the information that people today expect instantly, with a goal to make public communications more accessible to everyone in every place. For more information, visit http://www.smartcity24x7.com
CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Jacqueline Fleming, +1-212-880-5327, jacqueline.fleming@lg-one.com; or City24/7, Shane Kavanagh, The Marino Organization, +1-212-889-0808
Auraxis Erupts in Global Warfare as Sony Online Entertainment Launches the Award-Winning Free-To-Play Shooter PlanetSide 2 in North America and Europe
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The war is inevitable. Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced the availability of its award-winning, highly anticipated massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS) PlanetSide 2 in North America and Europe. Players must enlist in one of three Empires - Terran Republic, New Conglomerate or Vanu Sovereignty - to fight in an epic war for control of the planet of Auraxis. An unparalleled gaming experience, players engage in extreme aerial, ground, vehicular and hand-to-hand battles alongside and against thousands of players in massive environments.
"PlanetSide 2 sets the new standard for shooters," said John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment. "With thousands of players fighting simultaneously across several beautiful, massive continents, the size and intensity of PlanetSide 2 has no equal. You've never played anything like it."
PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original game - massive multiplayer battles, distinct empires to rally around, and enormous continents where intense ground and air combat unfold - and adds features that modern gamers have come to expect of the FPS and MMO genres. With advanced technology, years of gamer feedback, and a new SOE proprietary MMO game engine called ForgeLight(TM), PlanetSide 2 offers a truly competitive and visceral FPS experience with massive warfare, massive customization and massive community.
"We set out to create a massive, unprecedented game, and we succeeded. PlanetSide 2 will break records for its size and combat," said Matt Higby, Creative Director of PlanetSide 2 at Sony Online Entertainment. "Now, it's the players' turn to make history. The war stories of brutal combat, acts of valor, casualties and victories from beta testing have been epic. But, the slate is clean, and the game has launched. It's time to create legends."
Players can opt to play as one of six classes to aid their chosen Empire in global domination. They'll fight for control of key territories and valuable resources on three playable continents - Indar, Esamir and Amerish. With an extensive skill tree and free-form class-based system, players will be able to customize their soldier, weapons and vehicles to match their play-style, as well as the needs of their squad, outfit or empire. Battles can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical initiatives. With aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as infantry combat, the battles will be larger and more intense than ever before.
As players earn battle experience, they'll increase their certifications and unlock access to new roles and extensive customization options, along with a variety of weapons and vehicles.
"PlanetSide 2 is designed to enable player-driven combat where teammates rely on each other to succeed and survive. With so much control in the hands of the players, every day we learn more about what they can and will do in Auraxis," said Higby. "We've launched, but development will never be done. We have tons of plans in place and content in development to help fuel years of battle."
In addition to the unmatched size and scale of battles, PlanetSide 2 will be the first game to integrate live broadcasting functionality through the largest video platform and community for gamers, Twitch, allowing players the ability to stream gameplay directly to the Twitch platform with a single click.
PlanetSide 2 is now available as a "Free-To-Play. Your Way.(TM)" title on PC systems via digital download. For players who are interested in an enhanced PlanetSide 2 experience, a Premium Membership option is available starting at US $9.99/month and includes scalable gains for resources, XP and passive cert points. Additionally, Premium Members will receive priority log-in queue access, early access to new cosmetic items and a monthly Station Cash bonus. Players who maintain their membership over time will accrue enhancements to their benefits, and players who purchase their membership in multi-month blocks will receive an increased benefit gain immediately.
Players can also purchase additional in-game content with the US $15.00 PlanetSide 2 game card sold exclusively at participating North American GAMESTOP retail locations. In addition to the choice of 1500 Station Cash((TM) )or 30 days of Membership time, the all-new game card will grant an exclusive PlanetSide 2 virtual item, the NS11 Rifle.
PlanetSide 2 ESRB Rating: TEEN with Violence. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.
Players can also join their favorite developers and community members weekly during the PlanetSide 2 Friday night Twitch.tv stream, Friday Night Ops. To watch the stream every Friday night 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. PST or to subscribe to the PlanetSide 2 channel, visit: http://www.twitch.tv/PlanetSide2.
About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®)II, Champions of Norrath(®), PlanetSide(®), Free Realms(®),Star Wars(®): Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe Online(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.
SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide, and Free Realms are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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Sony Online Entertainment, LLC
CONTACT: Taina Rodriguez, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, +1-858-577-3033, trodriguez@soe.sony.com; or Stacy Miles, Bender/Helper Impact, +1-415-847-4400, stacy_miles@bhimpact.com
XEMarkets Successfully Incorporates SafeCharge ID Verification Service
NICOSIA, Cyprus, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
XEMarkets, the trading name and registered trademark of Trading Point Financial
Instruments Ltd., which is a prominent global currency brokerage active in many countries,
successfully incorporated the real-time ID Verification service of SafeCharge, a leading
provider of payment and risk management services to online and mobile merchants, into its
Know Your Customer (KYC) practice, a set of regulatory compliance measures carried out
during Trader On-boarding process to ascertain trader identity and minimize fraud.
Using Image Recognition Technology, ID Verification instantly detects forgeries on
scanned identity documents uploaded from anywhere in the world. With this smart service
added to its KYC practices portfolio, XEMarkets has now digitalized all ID checks and
brought them to real-time.
"We completed the incorporation of ID Verification with success and are already very
satisfied with the results. ID Verification allowed us to really speed up the trader
onboarding process and save big on operational costs. We are now even able to spot
well-crafted forgeries invisible to the naked eye right away," says Andy Draniewicz, Head
of Operations at XEMarkets. "ID Verification became a significant filter in our risk
management platform; its effective mitigation of risk helps us tremendously in our efforts
to comply with KYC regulations. We feel that we've killed a flock of birds with one
stone."
ID Verification was designed to lead companies' risk and compliance departments to
work more efficiently and assertively, preventing financial losses stemming from
undetected fraud. Hence, it promises to be a big time-and-money-saver for brokers.
"Our partners at XEMarkets have proved to be visionaries by their early adoption of
this new compliance and risk technology. We believe it's our years serving Forex and
Binary Options brokers and our deep expertise in their payment processing that led
XEMarkets to choose us," says Yuval Ziv, Managing Director at SafeCharge. "We take pride
in our innovatory products and services, and are committed to serving our prestigious
clientele for many years to come."
About SafeCharge
SafeCharge combines financial expertise and technological knowhow to deliver a
complete set of global payment methods together with a powerful fraud prevention system.
Designed and customized to suit the unique processing needs of e-commerce merchants,
SafeCharge's payment solutions guarantee maximum sales conversion with a fully-integrated
risk management platform that accurately recognizes and minimizes potential online risks,
while at the same time increasing profits. Find more on http://www.safecharge.com
About XEMarkets
As a dynamic financial services provider, the mission of XEMarkets is to offer equal
chances for traders to access trading in forex, commodities and CFDs (oil, gold, silver)
in a flexible way. And we do this by combining financial know-how, latest technologies,
and a pro-active approach to traders' needs. XEMarkets was founded by financial experts
whose aim is to create win-win opportunities. Our flexible leverage and low spreads are as
attractive to clients as the "no hidden fees" and "no negative balance" policy, coupled
with best execution and advanced trading platforms that facilitate trading operations. For
more information, please visit: http://www.XEMarkets.com
Los Angeles Creative Agency MVC Launches New Website
A State-of-the-Art Brand Experience through Responsive Design Technology
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MVC Agency, a boutique branding, marketing and advertising agency, has launched its new website, http://www.mvcagency.com, leveraging a state-of-the-art development in web technology called Responsive Design. MVC's website organically adapts to any platform and device resolution, from desktops to tablets to smart phones.
While desktop users can enjoy a full-screen experience that optimally showcases the branding agency's visually rich creative work, mobile users are able to enjoy the same exact content simply adapted to the resolution of their device.
"We had been conceptualizing our new web presence for some time, looking very deeply at the best ways to showcase our work and uniquely expressing who we are as an agency," said Jason Pires, Creative Director and Founder of MVC Agency. "We preach to our clients about staying current and being unique and we want to live by that motto ourselves. We have created a platform that maintains the integrity of our content and imagery on all types of devices, anytime, anywhere, and all on one platform - it's truly groundbreaking," added Pires.
The responsive design format was a result of the agency's desire to create an experience that makes full use of any device's screen resolution while offering a cutting-edge and organic user experience that is highly unique in the market.
"We don't like to do what anyone else has done. Our thinking and work is so different from other agencies that we needed a totally new solution to capture the essence of who we are and our unique position in the market. We look forward to finding new ways to make this work for our clients now. It's the way of the future for websites," concluded Pires.
MVC Agency, established in 1998, is a boutique branding and advertising agency. Based in Los Angeles, California, MVC is a multi-cultural agency offering a global perspective for lifestyle-oriented brands in industries including fashion, cosmetics, entertainment and home décor. MVC creates campaigns for English, Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets.
For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.mvcagency.com, call (866) 962-3339 or email pr@mvcagency.com.
New iPad App Puts GIS Data to Work in the Field for Water Agencies
GeoViewer Mobile Streamlines Workflow and Enhances GIS Interactivity
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new app available in the Apple Store is providing water districts and municipalities a powerful new tool that puts their Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to work in innovative ways. Nobel Systems' GeoViewer Mobile app allows field crews to access and interact with a virtual library of information and aerial maps, creating and integrating site-specific information at the touch of finger. And they can do it all with or without internet connectivity.
The GeoViewer Mobile app - currently being rolled out on iPads in water agencies and cities across the country - is just one component of Nobel Systems' integrated workflow solution. The goal: help users increase productivity, reduce costs, and make better decisions by leveraging their GIS data more effectively.
"Water districts have this tremendously valuable data in their GIS systems," said Ken Deck, general manager of Rowland Water District. "The problem is that it often exists in a vacuum. Nobel's solution gives us rapid, real time way to access and use our GIS information, whether making strategic decisions at the district office or making repairs out in the field. We signed on because it will save our agency time and money year after year."
When designing the GeoViewer Mobile tool, Nobel focused on human interaction and context, creating a user-friendly product that allows crews with minimal training to interface quickly and easily with complex data.
GeoViewer Mobile is customized to each organization. Maps, schematics, renderings, reports, service history and more can be tied to any location, whether you need to find the right replacement part for a damaged city streetlight, or determine which valves need to be closed for a leak repair on a water main, GeoViewer enables field workers and supervisors to make the right decision right away.
Existing workflow systems can easily be integrated, allowing field crews to receive and modify open work orders. The iPad camera feature allows users to capture still and video images and link them to a note on a repair or property parcel. Voice-to-text capacity makes jotting down background information quick and easy. GeoViewer Mobile integrates seamlessly with Nobel Systems' GeoViewer Online, the tool that makes GIS information accessible to those without specialized training.
"The GeoViewer solution is about making GIS data easily accessible so that an entire organization can interact with and benefit from it," said Michael Samuel, president of Nobel Systems. "GeoViewer Mobile takes that accessibility a step further, providing our clients with a tool that enables streamlined access to the information they need at the right time to do their jobs better."
GeoViewer Mobile customers receive classroom and one-on-one training for supervisors and field employees, as well as unrivaled customer support. To find out more about GeoViewer Mobile or Nobel Systems, call 909-890-5611 or visit http://www.nobel-systems.com.
Acapela Text to Speech: Try the Child Voices and the Brand new Expressive Voices on Acapela Interactive Demo!
MONS, Belgium, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Give it the try, with your own words! type in your own message and hear how your
content may sound depending on the voice you choose. Select any of the Child voices ; Will
or Antoine in different moods; Queen Elizabeth; Australian Tyler; Hip hop Saul; Country
Micah, Dimitris, Jeroen or Margaux either happy or sad. Ask Will the story teller to be a
'bad guy' or a 'little creature'.
Acapela's repertoire includes voices of characters or celebrities, with accents or
specific dialect attributes, that sing or tell stories, that can adopt different moods,
for all ages and all languages. Because one voice cannot answer all and any needs, we aim
to provide a resounding repertoire. And we can create the voice you need. Just for you.
This is Acapela bespoke expertise.
More than just simple vocalization of texts, Acapela aims to add a subtle layer of
intelligence, to significantly enrich audio dimension with more meaning and intent.
- Rosie and Harry (UK English - child)
- Ella and Josh (US English - child)
- Micah (US English - 'Country')
- Saul (US English - 'hiphop')
- Tyler (Australian English)
- Will (US English - Happy, sad, upClose, fromAFar, bad guy, little creature, old man)
- Antoine (French - Happy, Sad, upClose, fromAFar)
- Margaux (Happy - happy or sad)
- Jeroen (Dutch BE - happy or sad)
- Dimitris (Greek - happy or sad)
- Queen Elizabeth (UK English)
Acapela Group invents speech solutions to vocalize content with authentic & original
voices that bring more meaning & intent. Over 100 resounding synthetic voices in 30
languages are ready to vocalize your content into a natural and pleasant audio result, by
turning written input into speech.
Acapela's repertoire includes voices of characters or celebrities, voices with accents
or specific dialect attributes, voices that sing or tell stories, voices that can adopt
different moods, voices for all ages and all languages. Because one voice cannot answer
all and any needs, we aim to provide a resounding repertoire. And we can create the voice
you need. Just for you. This is Acapela bespoke expertise. http://www.acapela-group.com
eCardio Launches Instructional Patient Video Series to Enhance Monitoring Experience and Improve Patient Compliance
HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- eCardio Diagnostics (http://www.ecardio.com), a leader in remote arrhythmia monitoring services, today announced the launch of a series of instructional videos to assist patients with the utilization of cardiac event monitors.
"eCardio's representatives that take calls at our 24-hour Monitoring Center do a phenomenal job of assisting patients with their monitoring experience," said eCardio's President and Chief Executive Officer, Larry Lawson.
"However, some patients are visual learners and we believe that providing this option will help ease anxiety about certain aspects of the monitoring process and ultimately improve patient compliance."
The video series provides patients with step-by-step instructions on critical elements of the study such as the placement of electrodes, sending in manual recordings when experiencing symptoms, and changing the batteries so that data capture is continuous.
"Physicians depend on us to provide data necessary for making an accurate arrhythmia diagnosis and we believe that the new video series will simplify the patient experience to the extent possible regardless of the length of time they are required to wear the monitor," Lawson said.
eCardio Diagnostics, LLC, http://www.ecardio.com, is one of the nation's leading providers of comprehensive and advanced technologies, devices, services and solutions for the diagnosis, monitoring and subsequent clinical management of cardiac arrhythmias, predominantly in an ambulatory setting. eCardio provides leading-edge diagnostic innovations and solutions that optimize the flexibility, speed and accuracy of cardiac arrhythmia diagnoses.
Lands' End Launches Nine Online Holiday Gift Shops
Shops feature a curated collection of gifts for every budget and everyone on the list!
DODGEVILLE, Wis., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aunt Suzie, Uncle Jack ... what to get that they won't take back? The holidays are here, and there's no need to go further than Lands' End. In fact, Lands' End is offering holiday shoppers a stress-free shopping solution - online holiday gift shops featuring curated gifting collections. With its nine new gift shops categorized by price and theme, Lands' End makes it easy to find the perfect gift in just one spot, landsend.com/gifts.
"Whether your budget is $15 or $500, there's something for everyone at Lands' End this holiday season," said Marla Ryan, senior vice president of merchandising, Lands' End. "We know people are incredibly busy during the holidays, so we created an edited collection of traditional and nontraditional holiday favorites that's easy to shop." In addition to the nine online gift shops, Lands' End lets customers shop for gifts by women, men, girls, boys and home.
"Our Gift Shops"
"We've scrutinized our gift list, making sure we recommend gifts we'd love to give our own friends and family," Ryan said. Named "Our Gift Shops," the nine themes start with two price categories: gifts under $30 and gifts under $50. There are more than 200 gifts under $50 including sweaters, sleepwear, monogrammed needlepoint stockings, cold-weather accessories and jewelry.
In the "Holiday Surprises" gift shop, families will find unique and unexpected gifts perfect for the person who has it all. Everything from stunning Needlepoint Totes with an intricate tapestry design to Needlepoint Device Cases, Canvas Garden Totes and even knitted Wine Bottle Sweaters that make any wine bottle festive for the holiday season are available.
Lands' End knows there's something special about a gift with your name on it. The "Personalized Gifts" shop features items that can easily be monogrammed for just $6 an item, in two to three days. From the finest Cashmere Sweaters to gloves and wallets, it's the perfect way to make that special gift even more meaningful.
Visions of Sugar Plums: The Dream Shop
"As a Wisconsin-based company, we know - and love - winter. We also know how to make it warm and cozy on the inside when the snowflakes are flying on the outside," said Ryan. The "Dream Shop" features over 50 suggested gifts for cuddling in this winter. Look for flannel sleepwear for the entire family, slippers, a Fleece-lined Down Robe, 5 oz. Portuguese Flannel sheet sets, Pendleton® blankets and more.
Living the Luxe Life
"Luxury is about high quality, the finest fabrics and materials plus a bit of a splurge," said Ryan. "We've found a way to make many of our luxurious items budget-friendly this holiday season. But if you're looking to splurge, we certainly have some beautiful and rather unique items too."
Silk, cashmere, alpaca, shearling and lambskin are just some of the most luxurious materials that make up more than 40 gifts in the "Luxe Gifts" shop. Gift-givers will find the brand new Suede & Shearling iPad Case as well as the ultra-soft and plush Alpaca Throw.
Naughty or Nice? Gifts for Good Kids
"While Lands' End is legendary for its comfortable, durable and adorable kids' clothing, we've also made a name for ourselves with high-quality kids' gift items," said Ryan. For example, in the "Gifts for Good Kids" shop, customers will find beanbag chairs in a variety of colors and patterns. Each beanbag cover can even be monogrammed with a child's name or initials. Look for clever gardening ornaments that feature seeds to be planted in the spring. Other gift ideas include sleeping bags with the new Yeti print and hand-knit Kenana plush toys in adorable characters such as a Penguin, Monkey, Alien and Puppy.
Gifts from Titletown(TM)
Lands' End has partnered with its hometown team, the Green Bay Packers, to create a one-time-only Titletown Collection for the holiday season. The Titletown Collection lets Packers fans around the nation show their green and gold pride with limited-edition items. From chunky knit scarves, hats and mittens to a Rugby, Pendleton® Stadium Blanket and even a Chilly Dog® hand-knit dog sweater, the "Titletown" gift shop has got to be on every fan's gift list.
Santa's Faves: Can't go wrong
For those who still can't find the ultimate gift, Lands' End encourages a consult with the expert, Santa. The "Santa's Faves" gift shop features a curated collection of more than 75 classic gifts for the entire family including sweaters, fleece, outerwear, sleepwear, graphic tees for boys and sparkly accessories for girls.
"And last but not least, there's the perfect gift for everyone on the list. It's a one-size-fits-all and it never expires: Lands' End Gift Cards. I'm surely going to have a few on hand for family, friends and even the mailman," commented Ryan.
About Lands' End(®)
Lands' End is a classic American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary service, real value and a simple two-word promise to stand behind everything it sells: Guaranteed. Period.(®) Lands' End delivers timeless style for Men, Women, Kids and the Home at landsend.com, 1-800-800-5800, the Lands' End Shops at Sears and around the world. Lands' End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD).
TI unveils industry's first 4-MB Flash memory device for harsh environments
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's first high-temperature, nonvolatile Flash memory device for harsh environments. The SM28VLT32-HT has an operational capacity of 4 MB and eliminates the need for costly up-screening and qualification testing of industrial-grade components for temperature ranges outside data sheet specifications. The device allows data logging at extreme temperatures and is guaranteed for at least 1,000 hours of operating life in harsh environment applications, including oil and gas exploration, heavy industrial, and avionics. For more information or to order samples and EVMs, see http://www.ti.com/sm28vlt32-ht-pr.
-- Widest temperature range: Only nonvolatile Flash memory device qualified
to work in temperatures ranging from -55 C to +210 C.
-- High reliability: Tested across the entire temperature range to provide
robust read/write operation over the device's operating life.
-- Reduced design time: Eliminates the need for external parts allowing
manufacturers to develop applications for harsh environments quickly and
safely, and cuts development, testing and qualification time by six
months.
-- Small, ruggedized package: Available in either a ceramic flat pack or
in Known Good Die (KGD), the SM28VLT32-HT allows small package
integration into multi-chip modules for systems with limited board
space.
-- Serial interface: SPI interface simplifies design and packaging, and
reduces pin count.
Packaging, availability and pricing
The SM28VLT32-HT is sampling now in an 8-mm x 25-mm ceramic flat pack, with KGD package options and volume quantities available in 1Q13.
Tools and support
Built on a ruggedized board to allow for easier evaluation at higher temperatures, the HTFLASHEVM evaluation module is available now.
Support is available for customers on the High Reliability Forum in the TI E2E(TM) Community, where engineers can ask questions and get answers from TI experts.
Complementary portfolio for high reliability
The SM28VLT32-HT complements TI's full portfolio of analog and embedded processing products for high-temperature, high-reliability applications, such as the SM470R1B1M-HT ARM7TDMI(TM) Microcontroller and the SM320F28335-HT Delfino(TM) Digital Signal Controller.
Find out more about TI'shigh-temperature portfolio:
-- Purchase a sample of the SM28VLT32-HT: http://www.ti.com/sm28vlt32-ht-sample-pr
-- Purchase the HTFLASHEVM evaluation module: http://www.ti.com/sm28vlt32-ht-evm-pr
-- Download the datasheet: http://www.ti.com/sm28vlt32-ht-ds-pr
-- Explore TI's full portfolio of high-temperature ICs and related system
block diagrams: http://www.ti.com/hightemp-pr
-- Download TI's High-Temperature Guide: http://www.ti.com/hightempguide-pr
About high-reliability and high-temperature components from TI
Customers count on TI's high-reliability expertise and the industry's broadest portfolio of analog and embedded processing products to provide complete semiconductor solutions and value-added services for challenging or extreme environments in industrial, space, aerospace, defense, medical and consumer markets. TI offers solutions and services for extended temperature ranges for -55 C up to 220 C, radiation hardened designs, baseline control, extended product life cycles, obsolescence mitigation, quality conformance to military standards, ITAR flow support and in-house process technology. TI's high-reliability packaging capabilities include ceramic, plastic and Known Good Die (KGD) wafer solutions. More at http://www.ti.com/hirel
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com
Trademarks
TI E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
ShopSavvy 6 Offers Bargains, Deals and One-Touch Purchasing to In-Store and Online Holiday Shoppers
As more holiday shopping goes online, ShopSavvy 6 optimizes for the iPad to provide the perfect shopping companion for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShopSavvy, the world's largest mobile shopping community, today announced the introduction of ShopSavvy 6, now optimized for iPad users. Long the No. 1 shopping app for smartphone users with 40 million downloads, ShopSavvy 6 now includes a host of features that are perfect for iPad users who wish to research products, compare prices, and complete purchases from retailers across the Web - all without ever leaving the app.
"The iPad's immense popularity has created a new wave of shoppers: ones who never leave home. This year retailers are pursuing these consumers like never before; they're even letting them in on some of the same deals previously offered only in stores," said Alexander Muse, co-founder of ShopSavvy. "That's why we've made ShopSavvy 6 the ideal companion for iPad users."
ShopSavvy 6 features perfectly suited to iPad users include:
-- One-touch purchasing from around the Web. With ShopSavvy 6, online
shoppers don't have to go from website to website to make their holiday
purchases. ShopSavvy offers easy in-app purchasing from a wide range of
retailer websites, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, JCPenney, Home
Depot, Nordstrom, Toys 'R' Us and Barnes & Noble. With one-touch
shopping, ShopSavvy users can scan or search for an item and then
purchase it immediately without ever leaving the app.
-- Enhanced keyword search. Searching for products is easy with
ShopSavvy's built-in search engine, which enables users to type in
product names to find the items to research and compare. With ShopSavvy
6, users can easily scroll through a list of of highly relevant results
for all the items on their holiday shopping lists.
-- Product lists. Users can easily create shopping lists, wish lists and
lists of the most popular items based on ShopSavvy search volumes. The
iPad's larger display makes it that much easier for users to create
their wish lists and make their holiday purchases. Those who aren't sure
what to purchase can look to the "Most Popular Items" list to see what's
hot this year.
-- Deals tab. The ShopSavvy Deals tab features a Twitter-like stream of
special offers, promotions and coupons from ShopSavvy's retail partners;
this season, the app is offering more deals than ever. Local deals are
displayed based on the consumer's location and organized by retailer and
product category, giving the user the ability to quickly browse
available deals at nearby stores.
-- User-generated product reviews. ShopSavvy users can read about other
people's experiences and share their own advice about products
purchased. With thousands of reviews, ShopSavvy provides users a wealth
of knowledge with which to make informed purchasing decisions.
iPad and iPhone users can download ShopSavvy for free in Apple's App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shop-savvy-barcode-scanner/id338828953?mt=8. The app is also available on Android and Windows phones.
ShopSavvy is the leading mobile shopping community, with more than 40 million downloads and 10 million active users. ShopSavvy empowers smartphone and tablet users to quickly and seamlessly locate, research and buy products at the point of sale. When users scan a barcode or input a product name, they discover where the item is sold locally and online, where it's in stock and at what price. ShopSavvy aggregates product data, deals, ratings and reviews from retailers, partners and its own users to provide the most comprehensive source of information and advice for mobile shoppers anywhere. For advertisers, ShopSavvy delivers hyper-relevant deals, promotions, warranty offers and other UPC/GPS-targeted content to consumers. For more information, visit http://shopsavvy.com.
The New Razer DeathAdder Packs More Power, Better Performance and More Control
CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, announced that its immensely popular DeathAdder mouse is upgraded and set for launch.
Originally released in 2006, the Razer DeathAdder has become legendary for its combination of ergonomics and precision. It remains the world's best-selling gaming mouse, used by countless pro gamers in the circuit as their preferred weapon of annihilation.
The new Razer DeathAdder's optical sensor was upgraded from 3.5G to a cutting-edge 4G infrared sensor with improved performance and precision. It is the world's most powerful optical sensor, achieving up to 6400 dpi resolution without sacrificing the natural tracking feel of an optical sensor or yielding the robotic sensation of a comparable laser option.
The iconic right-handed ergonomic shape that gamers have come to love in the DeathAdder has been retained; however, it has been further enhanced with built-in textured rubber side grips for better mouse control and grip.
Like its predecessor, the new Razer DeathAdder will feature Synapse 2.0 support for effortless synching of settings and profiles automatically with the cloud. Razer Synapse 2.0 is an innovative proprietary software that intuitively functions as the Razer DeathAdder's brain - automatically syncing the gaming mouse to a remote server to download driver and firmware updates, as well as save individual game settings.
"We didn't want to fix anything that wasn't broken," said Robert "RazerGuy" Krakoff, president of Razer USA. "We focused instead on enhancing and optimizing the proven merits of the Razer DeathAdder, utilizing next generation technologies and further ergonomics tweaks to make a perfect gaming mouse even better."
About the New Razer DeathAdder
The Razer DeathAdder was released in 2006 and is still to-date the world's best-selling gaming mouse, used by countless pro gamers in the circuit as their de facto gaming mouse. The new DeathAdder iteration focuses on improving power, performance and control through hardware tweaks and software upgrades.
Price:
U.S. $69.99 / EU EUR69.99
Availability:
Razerzone.com - Available now
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-- Five independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
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-- On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
-- Always-On mode
-- 200 in. per sec. and 50 G of acceleration
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-- Gold-plated USB connector
-- Seven-foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
-- Approximate size: 5.00 in./127 mm (Length) x 2.76 in. / 70 mm (Width) x
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Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
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PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale Enters the Arena This Holiday Season
Legendary PlayStation Characters Come Together for First Time in Epic Brawler Exclusively on PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita systems
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the North American launch of PlayStation® All-Stars Battle Royale exclusivelyfor the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) systems. Developed by SuperBot Entertainment, in conjunction with Sony Santa Monica Studio and PS Vita developer BluePoint Games, the title celebrates PlayStation's rich history by bringing together an array of legendary characters from PlayStation's most popular games for the platform's first-ever exclusive multiplayer brawler.
Launching with a roster of 20 unforgettable first and third-party PlayStation characters, the result is an original take on the classic fighting game that continues to expand on the popular gaming genre. Up to four players can enter into battle, choosing characters that range from action heroes like God of War's Kratos and UNCHARTED's Nathan Drake, to family-friendly faces like LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy and Ratchet from Ratchet and Clank. Each character is true to their original play style, including their signature attacks and special moves, offering a wide variety of combat mechanics to satisfy different players' preferences and gameplay strategies.
The game also introduces 14 mash-up arenas combining multiple elements from various PlayStation IP to create original battlegrounds for players to compete. These arenas feature dynamic play spaces, item pickups, and environmental hazards consistent with the original franchises on which they're based. The title's soundtrack is an eclectic mash-up of music tracks from each of the games, further merging multiple PlayStation worlds into one epic battle that spans space and time. The game offers a diverse variety of play modes, including a single-player story campaign, multiplayer free-for-all, multiplayer team battles, and tournament mode. Players can track their success with online leaderboards.
"PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale celebrates PlayStation's rich legacy by bringing together iconic characters from our most popular franchises throughout the platform's history," said Guy Longworth, Senior Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SCEA. "With the implementation of Cross-Play, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale showcases our unique hardware offerings with an unparalleled connected gaming experience where players on PS3 can battle against their friends on PS Vita."
Only PlayStation can deliver the ultimateconnected gaming experience, enabling great content to be played easily on two platforms through PlayStation's new Cross-Play feature. Whether a player is at home using their PS3 system, or on-the-go with the PS Vita system, they can seamlessly play with their friends through the PlayStation® Network (PSN), delivering easy invites and frame-perfect action between both platforms. SCEA is also making it easier than ever before to experience PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on both platforms with Cross-Buy -- a special promotional offer that allows consumers who purchase the PS3 version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale to download the digital PS Vita version from PSN at no additional cost. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale also features Cross-Save functionality, which allows players to save games to the PlayStation Network from their PS3 or PS Vita system, and pick up where they left off on either platform.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale will continue to offer post-launch downloadable content through PSN allowing consumers to further expand upon their gameplay experience with new characters, new environments, new costumes and more in coming months. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale for the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems has an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, visit the PlayStation blog or the official game site http://www.playstationallstars.com. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is available exclusively on PlayStation 3 for $59.99 and PS Vita for $39.99.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo, PS3 and PS Vita systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
PlayStation, PS3, PS Vita and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
CONTACT: Jennifer Dean, +1-650-655-7307, jennifer_dean@playstation.sony.com
Spinzo Launches Pricing Platform Designed to Transform Online Shopping Experience
Concept addresses flaws in traditional group-buying models
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TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - A new Toronto company is set to take on
the city's large group-buying companies by putting the needs of
merchants first while still providing consumers with significant
savings.
Spinzo officially kicked off its service late last month. The company's
founder and CEO, Emmanuel Elmajian says he is confident Spinzo will
change the way Torontonians view online shopping. Elmajian says the
term "group buying" needs to be redefined. "Merchants' needs must be
respected and given priority because current systems are too
one-sided. With Spinzo, we have created a more ethical
merchant-consumer relationship." Elmajian points to the countless
horror stories of businesses losing money or going broke after paying
50 per cent commissions to daily deal sites. "That business model is
not sustainable so I created Spinzo."
Instead of forcing vendors into heavy discounting, the Spinzo concept
builds partnerships with merchants allowing them to set their own
pricing so they don't lose money. For consumers, the Spinzo buying
experience is pleasurable and fun because as more people purchase a
given deal, the savings become bigger. Consumers can track the price
drop in real time and can even set their own maximum "buy" price.
"This technique creates an incentive to share deals with friends,"
explains Elmajian. "As the deals are shared, exposure for partner
merchants increases, a concept that is lacking in the traditional
group-buying model."
Spinzo is now up and running in Toronto. Users can visit http://www.spinzo.com to watch an introductory video and to gain access to local buying
experiences. Merchants and businesses wishing to partner with Spinzo
can go to http://www.spinzo.com/business for more information.
About Spinzo
Founder Emmanuel Elmajian, 27, created Spinzo to meet the growing need
for a fair on-line marketplace for merchants and consumers. This unique
platform offers exclusive products and experiences where the final
price depends on how many people agree to purchase. Prices are
determined by partnering merchants and prices drop instantly every time
someone joins a purchase. Consumers can set their maximum purchase
price and have a compelling reason to share with friends - more
savings! Additional details about Spinzo can be found at http://www.spinzo.com. Information and photos of Spinzo's founder, Emmanuel Elmajian, can be
found at http://www.elmajian.com.
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network In Greene County
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network
WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on a site in Greene County. 4G LTE lets Verizon Wireless customers use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos,
share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
WHERE: The new Greene County 4G LTE site is located in Cairo.
For street-level detail of coverage and more, please visit
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.
For a full list of 4G LTE markets please visit
www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
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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.
RSA Targets Advanced Threats and 'Account Takeover' Attacks with New RSA® Adaptive Authentication Solution
RSA Enhances On Premise Risk-based Authentication Solution to Combat Fraud with New Trojan Detection and Mobile Defense Capabilities
BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
-- RSA(®) Adaptive Authentication On Premise solution uses a Big Data
approach to help combat threats posed by more than 30 million variants
of malware targeting end users for account takeover attacks
-- According to recent research by Aite Group, in 2011, account takeover
attacks costs corporations over $400 million, a number that is expected
to grow by 94% in 2016
-- The latest version of the RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise
solution is designed to enhance mobile defense and Trojan Detection
capabilities and adds innovative ATM channel protection
Full Story:
RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC), today announced major enhancements to its RSA(®) Adaptive Authentication On Premise solution designed to help organizations in wide range of industries achieve the right balance of security against advanced threats, like those posed by Zeus, Citadel and the recently discovered Gozi Prinimalka Trojan, without compromising end user experience.
According to recent research by Aite Group, account takeover attacks resulted in over $400 million in losses in 2011, which are expected to grow by 94% to nearly $800 million by 2016. Powered by the RSA(®) Risk Engine, the RSA Adaptive Authentication solution is engineered to mitigate the risk of account takeover by using a 'Big Data' approach to risk, drawing from a series of more than 100 different risk indicators, including device identification and behavior profiling, to validate user activity. With an estimated 30 million pieces of malware targeting end users for account takeover, the latest RSA Adaptive Authentication solution is built to address changing customer requirements for convenience and ease of use while providing effective security against cybercriminal threats.
Enhanced Trojan Defenses
Organizations are constantly battling new forms of advanced threats. By incorporating additional Trojan detection features including Proxy and HTML injection protection, the RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise solution is engineered to address Man in the Browser (MITB) and Man in the Middle (MITM), techniques employed by the latest Trojan attacks, including Gozi Prinimalka, in an attempt to compromise end user accounts. With the RSA Adaptive Authentication solution, anomalous interactions are detected and flagged to the organization that can then take action to block, monitor or require additional authentication measures to complete a transaction. RSA Adaptive Authentication includes new features designed to:
-- HTML Injection Protection - Detects and flags fraudulent changes to end
users' browser display via MITB attacks which attempt to either
manipulate payments or harvest additional user credentials like social
security number, credit card number or PIN.
-- Man vs. Machine Protection - Defends against advanced Trojans using
automated script attacks to fraudulently add payees and transfer money
to mule accounts. RSA Adaptive Authentication software utilizes
innovative Man vs. Machine protection to determine whether mouse or
keystroke movements are associated with data input. Additionally, the
RSA Adaptive Authentication solution differentiates between users who
have the browser auto complete feature turned on and can adjust the risk
score accordingly.
-- Proxy Attack Detection - Cybercriminals utilize proxy attacks to log on
to banks from a proxy IP address that can allow penetration of user
accounts via the genuine end user IP to gain positive device
identification. RSA Adaptive Authentication solutions determine when a
login or transaction is being performed via a proxy which is anomalous
to the user by identifying the true IP used, and dynamically adjusts the
risk response appropriately.
New Mobile Protections
RSA has updated the RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise solution's innovative and dedicated risk model to include location awareness and enhanced mobile device identification. Location awareness gathers location data through WiFi, cell tower triangulation and GPS to identify anomalous locations that are new to the user, fraudulent transaction attempts by impossible ground speed differences, and when an access attempt comes from a known high risk location. Additionally, mobile device characteristics are gathered through the RSA Adaptive Authentication platform for a mobile device or directly through a Software Development Kit (SDK).
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Protection
In addition, the RSA Adaptive Authentication solution now protects against account takeover fraud in the ATM channel by assessing ATM-specific activity including date and time of access, transaction amount, frequency of withdrawal, ATM owner and ID and location of ATM in order to assess risk. With the rise of ATM-based account takeover and mule withdrawal attacks, the RSA Adaptive Authentication solution has been enhanced to detect and monitor against these threats without requiring additional software to be installed on ATM machines.
RSA Executive Quote:
Manoj Nair, General Manager, RSA Identity & Data Protection group
"Account takeover is currently the single most important issue for many of our customers. As sophisticated malware continues to proliferate and cybercriminals evolve their methods, it's our responsibility to quickly adapt to help customers mitigate the threat. The enhancements made to the RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise solution is part of a cohesive strategy designed to address the changing needs of our customers and mitigate ongoing risks associated with the latest malware hitting online, mobile and ATM channels."
Industry Analyst Quote:
Julie Conroy, Research Director, Aite Group
"The trajectory of cybercrime is increasing at a frightening pace, driven by international organized crime rings intent on financial gain. Organizations that need to protect web resources are looking to security solutions that keep them one step ahead of cybercriminals while also balancing convenience for the end-user."
Availability
RSA Adaptive Authentication On Premise 7.0 is available now.
Featured Resources:
-- Learn more aboutRSA(®) Identity and Data Protection Solutions
-- Speaking of Security Blog: Emerging Threats and Account Takeover Fraud
Needs an Innovative Defense Approach
-- Speaking of Security Podcast: Protecting Banking Users from Online
Account Takeover
-- Infographic: Managing Fraud with Risk-Based Authentication
Additional Resources:
-- Learn more about Trusted IT from EMC
-- Connect with RSA via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and the RSA
Speaking of Security Blog and Podcast.
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security, risk and compliance management solutions for business acceleration. RSA helps the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. These challenges include managing organizational risk, safeguarding mobile access and collaboration, proving compliance, and securing virtual and cloud environments.
Combining business-critical controls in identity assurance, encryption & key management, SIEM, Data Loss Prevention and Fraud Protection with industry leading eGRC capabilities and robust consulting services, RSA brings visibility and trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit http://www.EMC.com/RSA.
RSA and EMC are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other products and/or services referenced are trademarks of their respective companies.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Alison Parker, RSA, The Security Division of EMC, +1-973-432-7217, alison.j.parker@emc.com
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Network In Binghamton Area
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Nov. 20, 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 two sites in the Binghamton area, expanding and
filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in June. 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 Binghamton and Apalachin.
BACKGROUND: The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network offers more 4G LTE coverage than all other competitors' networks combined.
As of November 15, the network is available to more than 250 million people in more than 440 markets
throughout the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, users will see average data
rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
To learn more about how 4G LTE is changing the ways Verizon Wireless customers communicate, please visit http:/
/news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/11/4G-LTE-network-innovation.html
MEDIA CONTACT: John O'Malley
Verizon Wireless
585.321.7264 or 585.261.5899
John.omalley@verizonwireless.com
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http://twitter.com/VZWjohno
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Vembu StoreGrid to Offer a Complete Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution to HostPapa Customers
With Vembu StoreGrid, HostPapa customers can now take advantage of an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable backup and restore solution
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HostPapa, a global leader in shared web hosting, is now offering a robust online backup and disaster recovery solution through StoreGrid Hosting Edition. The Vembu StoreGrid solution stack is fully integrated into HostPapa's hosting platform to give customers full control over their backups, allowing them to perform granular-level restores on domains or files through their web hosting control panel.
"I am delighted with HostPapa's decision to offer StoreGrid Hosting Provider Edition to their customers," said Srivatsan Venkatesan, Vembu's VP of Product Management. "Our partnership with HostPapa proves that we're well positioned to lead the next generation of data backup and disaster recovery in the hosting market, and revamp an industry that has been dominated by legacy players."
"Our partnership with Vembu enables us to offer the most comprehensive and reliable online backup and restore solution on the market today," said Sylvain Patry, HostPapa's Senior VP of Business Development. "Vembu has solved many of our technical and business challenges, giving us an affordable and high performance backup solution for our cPanel servers, delivered at one effective price point."
About Vembu Technologies
Vembu Technologies is an established leader in providing flexible, reliable, and cost-effective managed cloud based IT solutions, specifically, cloud storage, online backup and cloud content management for small and medium businesses. Vembu's cloud data protection solution, StoreGrid, and cloud content management solution, SyncBlaze, together provide an affordable platform for Managed Service Providers, Managed Hosting Providers and Value Added Resellers to boost their customer base and revenues by broadening their managed services offering to their business customers. Since 2004, Vembu's award-winning cloud solutions have delivered tangible value to over 3,500 partners worldwide who manage, protect and administer over 50 PB of business critical data. Visit http://www.vembu.com.
About HostPapa
HostPapa, the pioneer in green web hosting, features shared web hosting services powered by 100% certified renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. HostPapa offers secure, reliable, and feature-rich web hosting for personal and small-to-medium business websites. Customers can enjoy the simplicity and versatility of HostPapa's all-in-one hosting plan and can get a professional website up and running for less than $5/month. HostPapa provides all the latest tools and professional North American-based support. Visit http://www.hostpapa.com.
Contact: Lenin Srinivasan
Tel: 775-241-4807
Email: len@vembu.com
Australian RTW & Swim Brand Bringing Sydney Style Across the Globe
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmermann, the Australia-based fashion and lifestyle brand known for its stylish ready-to-wear and chic swim designs, will be expanding its reach today. For the first time, the Zimmermann online store, Zimmermannwear.com, is open to customers outside of Australia and the USA. Shipping is now available throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Canada, South America, the Middle East and the Caribbean.
Zimmermann's new customers will have access to a full range of ready-to-wear and swim collections through the e-commerce site. Currently, the site is carrying the new swim and resort collections, perfect for holiday travels. Zimmermannwear.com will offer premium courier delivery service to all customers.
ABOUT ZIMMERMANN:
Sophisticated femininity, clever color combinations and delicate, original prints embody the DNA of iconic Australian swim and ready to wear label, Zimmermann. Founded as a ready to wear line in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, the label soon expanded into swimwear and won an immediate, loyal following among Australia's tastemakers and trendsetters by being one of the first brands to fuse swimwear with fashion. The blending together of flattering, sexy silhouettes with bold color & print choices allowed Zimmermann's sculptural bikinis and one-pieces to become the new point of reference for haute swimwear while its ready to wear collection took their signature style from the beach to the streets. In addition to swim and ready to wear, Zimmerman has extended into swim separates, kids and accessories - truly making it a lifestyle destination. Currently there are 15 stand alone shops in Australia and in 2011 Zimmermann opened its first store in the US in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, please visit: http://www.zimmermannwear.com.
Credit repair company's homepage offers easier navigation options for those who access the site.
PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Info Center, the leader in online credit repair and debt settlement self-help information, announces the redesign of their website. The redesign features improved website navigation and a new color scheme which is very easy on the eyes.
The new site design incorporates questions from live discussion forums, creating an interactive environment for those who are seeking information to improve their personal finances.
"Credit repair is actually a simple process," says Kristy Welsh, who is the editor of CreditInfoCenter.com. Welsh says the new site design will make it easier to find the information needed to repair a damaged credit report or settle even overwhelming debts. "If you have a large number of items to correct or debts to settle, the process can seem intimidating, but is relatively easy to understand and implement a low or even no-cost solution."
Experts tend to agree with Welsh, that credit repair is something anyone can do on their own. "It's a matter of getting your credit report, writing letters, reviewing the results and repeating the process until you achieve the desired outcome," explains Welsh. In addition, many experts acknowledge that debt settlement is also something that can be accomplished fairly easily without the use of a professional firm. "Self help when it comes to personal finances in general, is often more effective than the use of paid-for services," says Welsh.
About CreditInfoCenter.com
Founded in 1997, CreditInfoCenter.com is a free one-stop destination for consumers looking for free advice on repairing and rebuilding bad credit. It advocates the self-help approach to credit and debt management. Kristy Welsh is the author of several books on personal finance, including Good Credit Is Sexy, a tongue-in-cheek guide to managing your credit. Credit Info Center also has a free credit repair app which can be downloaded from the Android market.
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, November 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Attunity Ltd.(NASDAQ: ATTU), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, announced today that its 2012 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be
held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Israel time, at the offices of the
Company, Kfar-Netter Industrial Park, Kfar-Netter, Israel. The record date for the meeting
is November 20, 2012.
The agenda of this announced annual general meeting is as follows:
1) To re-elect Shimon Alon, Dov Biran, Dan Falk and Ron Zuckerman as
directors of the Company;
2) To approve modifications to the terms of compensation of our non-employee
directors;
3) To approve modifications to the terms of employment of Mr. Shimon Alon as our
Chief Executive Officer;
4) To approve the adoption of the Attunity 2012 Stock Incentive Plan;
5) To approve the reappointment of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, a member of
Ernst & Young Global, as the Company's independent auditors and to authorize the board
of directors to delegate to the audit committee the authority to fix the said
independent auditors' remuneration in accordance with the volume and nature of their
services; and
6) To review and consider the auditors' report and the Company's consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Items 1-5 require the approval of a simple majority of the shares voted on the matter;
provided that, with respect to Item 3, (i) the shares voting in favor of such resolution
include a majority of the shares voted by shareholders who do not have a "personal
interest" in the matter (as such term is defined in the Companies Law), or (ii) the total
number of shares voted against the resolution by such shareholders does not exceed 2% of
Attunity's outstanding shares. Item 6 does not require a vote.
In the absence of requisite quorum of shareholders in the meeting, the meeting shall
be adjourned to the same day in the next week, at the same time and place, unless
otherwise determined at the meeting in accordance with the Company's Articles of
Association. In accordance with the Companies Law, position statements must be delivered
to the Company no later than 10 days following the record date.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the meeting, Attunity will send to its shareholders of record a
proxy statement describing the various matters to be voted upon at the meeting, along with
a proxy card enabling them to indicate their vote on each matter. The Company will also
furnish copies of the proxy statement and proxy card to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on Form 6-K, which may be obtained for free from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, the Company's website at http://www.attunity.com or by
directing such request to the Company's Investor Relations below.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
(c) 2012 Attunity. All rights reserved. Attunity is a trademark of Attunity Inc.
For more information, please contact:
Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
KCSA Strategic Communications
P: +1-212-682-6300
tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com