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This Holiday Season Shop for Everyone on Your List with 6pm.com

6pm.com hosts six savings events to bring the season style and savings

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, savvy (and stylish) shoppers can score on style and score on price with six savings events from online retailer 6pm.com.

"There is something totally satisfying about hunting for the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list - and the thrill of finding it at a great price!" said Kristen Whiteley, 6pm.com brand marketing manager. "This holiday season 6pm.com's fantastic promotions and unbeatable prices will help our customers save on must-have gifts for their friends, family (and themselves) all season long."

    --  HOLIDAY BLITZ: Starting Nov. 5 to kick off their holiday blitz, 6pm.com
        will feature one gift-worthy item per day at a really fantastic price.
        New deals will be revealed at 6 AM PST daily through the holiday season.
    --  BLACK FRIDAY: Introducing our 24-24-24 sale. On Nov. 23, 6pm.com will
        reveal 24 must-have items, one per hour for 24 hours, for -- you guessed
        it -- $24.
    --  SOCIAL SUNDAY: Bringing together followers, friends and fab finds,
        6pm.com is getting social on Nov. 25, with special discounts only
        available for social media fans and their friends.
    --  CYBER MONDAY: On the biggest e-retail day of the year, 6pm.com will
        introduce 24 more must-have items for $24, revealed one per hour for 24
        hours.
    --  GREEN MONDAY: It's shoppers' last chance to guarantee they'll get their
        lovingly purchased gifts in time to wrap and give by Christmas. It's
        also the last chance to take part in the 6pm.com 24-24-24 sale. A final
        set of 24 items at $24 for 24 hours.
    --  12-12-12: On Dec. 12, 6pm.com will reveal items for $12 and multiples of
        $12 -- $24, $36, $48. Top brands will be on sale like never before.

About 6pm.com

6pm.com is the best place online to score on style and score on price, with brand name shoes, clothing and accessories for men, women and children at up to 75 percent off retail prices, every day. We buy direct from name brand vendors around the world to provide customers with the best styles at the lowest prices everyday. Our merchandise selection changes often, giving shoppers a reason to keep coming back for great finds and great deals. Find out more at http://www.6pm.com.

SOURCE  6pm.com

6pm.com

CONTACT: April Nelson, +1-651-789-2249, anelson@beehivepr.biz

Web Site: http://www.6pm.com

Misfit Unveils Shine: World's First All-Metal Wireless Fitness Device

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Misfit Wearables unveiled its first product, the Misfit Shine, a beautiful wireless, physical activity tracker today on Indiegogo:
http://www.misfitwearables.com/shine

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BOLD DESIGN: The Misfit Shine is an elegant all-metal disc with a beautiful halo of lights. Just place it on an iPhone and it syncs, even in airplane mode. No buttons, no cables, no Bluetooth pairing, no recharging.

SMART: More than just step-counting - the Misfit Shine tracks cycling and swimming too so get more credit where credit is due. Tap to see progress towards your daily activity goal. Set personalized goals, visualize data, and get insights on how you're doing.

WEARABLE: Only slightly larger than a quarter, the Misfit Shine can be worn just about anywhere, even when wearing next to nothing. On your wrist, shoe, ankle, bra, hip, as a broach, wherever you want.

PRECIOUS: The Misfit Shine was made to last a lifetime and designed to complement any fashion statement. Carved out of a solid block of aircraft-grade aluminum, it is super strong and waterproof.

The Misfit Shine comes with a clasp so you can easily wear it, and will retail in the spring of 2013 for $99; early adopters' units will ship in March. A sports wristband will retail at $19 and a stylish leather band for $49. An experimental alpha version of the Misfit Shine App is available in the iTunes App Store, with new builds coming every three weeks.

About Misfit Wearables
Misfit isfocused on developing great wearable products: things that a lot of people would wear all the time for a long time. A pioneer in the emerging world of wearable sensor technology, the company is making products and services in the consumer health and fitness space to inspire people be more active and develop healthy habits. Misfit was founded in 2011 by Sonny Vu with John Sculley, the former CEO of Apple and Pepsi, and Sridhar Iyengar, co-founder and CTO of AgaMatrix, and have Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures as lead investors. Other investors include Norwest, OATV, Max Levchin, and incTANK.

Follow Misfit at http://www.twitter.com/MisfitWearablesor connect on http://www.facebook.com/MisfitWearables

Misfit product images, videos, and logos will available here: http://www.misfitwearables.com/media

Copyright 2012 Misfit Wearables Corporation. All rights reserved.

Contact:
Hadi El Heneidi
media@misfitwearables.com
+1-617-259-4101

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Gift Your Inner Geek: NeuroSky Offers Brainwave Devices For All

*For consideration in holiday gift guides

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroSky helps inspire the most memorable gift giving with some of their latest brainwave products. As the leader in Brain-Computer Interface Technologies, NeuroSky has an impressive lineup of products that will both excite and stimulate minds of all ages.

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Necomimi: Necomimi Brainwave Cat Ears move with your mood, just like a real cat! Conceived in Tokyo and designed in Silicon Valley, these ears use research-grade brainwave technology from NeuroSky. Slip on the headset, and the ears will begin to move in sync with what you're thinking. If something catches your eye, your ears will perk up. If you're in the zone and enjoying yourself, they will wiggle. And if you're relaxed, they'll droop down.

Necomimi first became popular within the anime and costume communities in Japan because of a viral YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w06zvM2x_lw.) It made its U.S. debut in July during ComicCon 2012, and has since been featured on The Doctors, the TODAY Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Necomimi is now available in a variety of styles! Express yourself with Obsidian Black, Minky Brown or Jungle Leopard ears. Feeling mischievous? Try the new Devilish Horns! These high-quality accessories easily slip on and off the headset to suit your mood or any occasion. Necomimi is available at http://www.necomimi.com for $99.95 and additional ears are $19.95.

MindWave Mobile: MindWave Mobile allows you to interface with electronic devices using only the power of your mind!

Whether it is blowing up a can of RedBull on the iPad, or levitating a cupcake on an Android device, MindWave Mobile lets users train their brain to focus and relax no matter where they are. The headset safely measures brainwave signals and transfers data via Bluetooth(TM). It is bundled with five bonus apps and MyndPlay, a bio-interactive movie player that works like a multiple ending storybook. Your brain determines the outcome of the movie!

With more than 100 brain-training games and educational apps available through our store, there are plenty of options to choose from based on your age and personal interests. The headset also comes with developmental tools that allow you to write your own programs to interact with MindWave Mobile. For more information on the Mindwave Mobile, please visit http://store.neurosky.com/products/mindwave-mobile"

About NeuroSky: NeuroSky, Inc., is the leader in Brain-Computer Interface technology for consumer products. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, NeuroSky works with industry partners, developers, as well as academic and research institutions to provide innovative products and solutions across a wide range of industries.  Grounded in more than 60-years of research, NeuroSky's precision-grade technology has taken proven research on EEG (electroencephalograph) technology and evolved it for application to the mass consumer market by making it more user-friendly and cost-effective.

For more information about NeuroSky and any of their products, please visit http://www.neurosky.com. To schedule an interview or request high-resolution images, contact Kendal at Kendal@ballantinespr.com.

Media Contact:
Kendal Hurley
Ballantines PR
(310) 454-3080
Kendal@ballantinespr.com
http://www.ballantinespr.com

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Envestnet Announces Integration With Junxure CRM Software

Access to Junxure's RIA-focused Features Enhances Envestnet's Industry-Leading Platform

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV), a leading provider of technology-enabled wealth management solutions for investment advisors, has announced that it has agreed to integrate with Junxure Cloud, the upcoming web-based client-relations management (CRM) program for financial advisors. The integration is expected to be included with the initial release of Junxure Cloud, expected in the first quarter of 2013.

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"We are pleased to be enhancing the Envestnet platform by integrating with Junxure Cloud," said Stuart DePina, Group President, Envestnet | Tamarac. "Junxure's leading client-relations management software reflects a deep understanding of the needs and experiences of financial advisors. Together, the two applications will empower advisors to manage their practices more effectively, and will provide tools to achieve better client outcomes."

Many practice management experts recommend using CRM software as a focal point for a financial advisor's daily routine. Advisors who do so can deploy CRM software as their calendar, record-keeper and workflow manager, standardizing and memorializing their client-management processes. With this integration, Junxure clients will get direct access to the Envestnet Advisor Suite® portfolio management platform, integrating portfolio management with client recordkeeping and workflow management for a comprehensive business solution.

"We're excited to be integrating Junxure Cloud with Envestnet, one of the premier providers of technology for independent advisors," said Greg Friedman, President of Junxure. "We share a mission to help independent advisors do a great job on behalf of investors."

ABOUT ENVESTNET
Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV) is a leading provider of technology-enabled wealth management solutions to investment advisors. Envestnet's Advisor Suite software empowers advisors to better manage client outcomes and strengthen their practice. Envestnet offers advanced portfolio solutions through its Portfolio Management Consultants Group, Envestnet | PMC. Envestnet | Tamarac provides leading rebalancing, reporting and practice management software. Envestnet also provides institutional-quality research and due diligence on investment and fund managers via its Prima research and provides an in-depth view of consolidated holdings across multiple custodians through Vantage Performance Reporting.

For more information on Envestnet, please visit http://www.envestnet.com.

ABOUT JUNXURE
Junxure was established in 2001 by Ken Golding and Greg Friedman, MS, CFP(®), a financial advisor who developed the initial Junxure software to help him streamline operations at his growing firm. Today, Junxure is an industry leader of advisor technology and practice management solutions with more than 10,000 active users and a client retention rate of 96%. Greg Friedman serves as both President of Junxure as well as President of Private Ocean, one of the West Coast's most innovative wealth management firms. The inspiration for Junxure consulting, training and software comes from Mr. Friedman's day-to-day experiences running his practice and helping his clients achieve their personal financial goals. For more information, please visit http://www.junxure.com.

Media
Jami Schlicher, JCPR
(973) 850-7309
jschlicher@jcprinc.com

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Axxess Unlimited Launches First Apple Ignition Interlock Mobile Application

Application is the First in a Series of Product Enhancements; Android App to be Available Soon

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Axxess Unlimited (Azia Corp.) (OTC PINK: AXXU), an emerging data flow management and digital marketing company, announced today that the Company has launched its first ignition interlock mobile application, the Axxess Information Reporting (AIR) app, now available through Apple for the iPhone and iPad. 

With an intuitive interface and up-to-date information, the application includes a breath alcohol calculator (BAC) to help those with an interlock to not violate their restricted driving privilege, a sales and service locator, the Company's "Connect to Cab" feature, and Axxess' previously-announced "Refer a Friend" portal, which helps distributors and manufacturers enhance their marketing effort by allowing app users to generate income for themselves and interlock companies by referring potential new clients.  This referral ability is one of the many new ways that Axxess transforms the traditional interlock company from a simple hardware distributor into a data-driven income generator.

"The 'Refer a Friend' portal has helped us grow faster than any of our competitors in our market," said Laura Cardenas, General Manager of Arizona Monitoring Systems, an interlock distributor.  "We have over 30 referring groups that make money by referring clients to us, and that number is virtually unlimited."

Commenting on the new Apple app, Michael Roth, Chairman and CEO of Axxess, stated, "We are very excited about this first application, not only because it is groundbreaking in the interlock space, but also because it showcases the very best of what we do in terms of application marketing.  We see this application as a great example of the kind of apps that can really save clients money and deliver significant returns over the long run."

About Axxess Unlimited

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Axxess Unlimited currently operates two divisions that focus on increasing revenue for clients: data flow management and proprietary digital marketing platforms.  The Company's lead data flow management product, Axxess Information Reporting (AIR), currently processes data from breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for more than 40 independent service providers. Developed by Michael Roth, a retired Arizona city court judge, AIR is the only system in use that conforms to federal evidence rules, processing over 48,000 data logs - and growing - annually to courts, probation departments and state agencies. 

The Company's digital marketing division represents a new breed of marketing partner, blending strategy, creative services, technology, media, and data offerings to connect brands with their target markets in ways that provide rapid growth in sales and profits. The Company's growing client base includes automotive, consumer product, entertainment, and medical companies, including World Series of Fighting (WSOF), Pet Club and Michelle Cosmetics.

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

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of the Company's future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual performance to be materially different from what is projected. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which include among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with smaller reporting companies, including without limitation, other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic public disclosures filed with OTC Market Groups, Inc. and available online at http://www.otcmarkets.com.

Contact:
Pam Lagano
plagano@laganoassociates.com
727.480.3082

SOURCE  Axxess Unlimited

Axxess Unlimited

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

Cricket Brings the Popular 4G Samsung Galaxy S III to its Growing Line-Up of High-Quality & Affordable Smartphones

~ Samsung's Best-Selling and Ultra-Advanced Smartphone Arrives in Time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Gift Shopping

~~ Designed for Video and Intelligent Multitasking with 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz Dual Core Processor and 16GB Memory

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc. today announced the availability of its second 4G LTE smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S(®) III (R530). Cricket's Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone with its brilliant 4.8 inch display, and no contract, unlimited data, talk and text plans from $50 per month would make a stunning gift for the holidays. Find yours at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and at http://www.mycricket.com by November 23, 2012 for $549.99 (MSRP). 

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"The Samsung Galaxy S III is a revolutionary 4G LTE smartphone and will be available at Cricket in time for the holidays," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president of devices for Cricket. "As we continue to expand our 4G LTE network, the Galaxy S III excels in both our 4G and 3G LTE markets. We are very proud to offer our customers the highest level of wireless technology on one of the coolest devices in the market today."

The Galaxy S III comes with a brilliant 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED(TM) touch-screen, 1.5 GHz dual core processor, and runs on Android(TM) 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. With a 2100 mAh Li-Ion battery and picture-in-picture technology, it has enough power to watch video and check email at the same time.  Added functionality like S Voice(TM) technology makes using the device easier, simply raise the phone to your ear and dictate your request. Capture every moment without shutter lag and enjoy 8 megapixel photo clarity with added LED flash camera/camcorder and a 1.9 megapixel HD front facing camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S III is available on Cricket's new 4G LTE Android Double Data service plans that offer, for a limited time, double the monthly full speed data allowance offered in Cricket's 3G rate plans.  The $50 4G LTE Android Double Data Rate Plan allows 2GB of full-speed data; the $60 plan allows 5GB of full-speed data and the $70 plan offers 10GB of full-speed data.

The introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S III follows the company's announcement today that 4G LTE service is now available in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, Corpus Christi and the Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen market, Texas in addition to existing 4G LTE service in Las Vegas and Tucson. The company's LTE service now covers approximately 21 million potential customers.

About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts. Cricket offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. Cricket's innovative products and services including the award-winning Muve Music(®) - the first music service designed for a wireless phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

For more information about Cricket's dynamic service and newest device lineup and to check for availability, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, visit Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

Samsung, Galaxy S, AMOLED and S-Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  Android is a trademark of Google Inc.  Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

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CONTACT: Greg Lund, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, glund@cricketcommunications.com

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

Voyager Mobile announces Project Global Voyager, technology eliminates roaming charges internationally

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Mobile has introduced its new international communications technology at the MVNOs Industry Summit USA 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Project Global Voyager is Voyager Mobile's exclusive, patent-pending global wireless technology that promotes cell phone usage across the world - without any roaming charges, period.

During the keynote speech, John Mardini, President of Voyager Mobile, said, "It's technology that promotes collaboration between companies, vendors, employees, and customers wherever they may be in the world. It's technology that keeps a mom in touch with her son while he's backpacking throughout Europe. And, it's technology that keeps doctors in Africa in constant communication with their counterparts in the US."

Project Global Voyager promotes international voice, SMS, and data worldwide on dual GSM and CDMA devices, without a penny of roaming charges. The technology is completely network cloud based, with no special software residing on the individual handsets and devices.

Mardini said, "This is a true home network worldwide - one of the first of its kind, available for both retail and enterprise, and it's coming exclusively to Voyager Mobile in 2013."

About Voyager Mobile

Voyager Mobile revolutionized wireless in May 2012 with its unlimited wireless plans starting at $17 per month. Voyager Mobile is America's Lowest Cost Wireless Provider, offering nationwide 3G, 4G WiMAX, and 4G LTE wireless services on an expansive network reaching over 270 million people across the United States. Based in Knoxville, TN, Voyager Mobile's initiatives have changed the wireless industry through its Unlimited Wireless Plans and Low-Cost Prices, while promoting Shrinking Payments, Bring-Your-Friends, Voyager @ Home, and the industry-leading frequent talker program, Voyager Rewards. Voyager Mobile sells its products and services exclusively through its online store at http://www.voyagermobile.com.

SOURCE  Voyager Mobile

Voyager Mobile

CONTACT: Voyager Mobile Corporate Communications, +1-865-381-2216,   press@voyagermobile.com, http://www.voyagermobile.com/newsroom

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

The NBCUniversal News Group Adds iVillage To Its Portfolio

iVillage Joins NBC News Digital, Creating New Opportunities For Both Consumers And Advertisers In the Women's Marketplace

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NBCUniversal News Group announced today that iVillage, one of the largest online communities for women, will be joining its portfolio of digital news properties, effective immediately. The move comes on the heels of NBCUniversal's acquisition of MSNBC Digital Network, which gave the company full ownership of its online news properties, including like-minded brands such as TODAY.com that cater to a similar audience of women as iVillage. As part of the NBC News Digital portfolio, iVillage joins other world-class brands including NBCNews.com, msnbc.com, theGrio.com, NBCLatino.com, NBCPolitics.com, EducationNation.com, EveryBlock.com, BreakingNews.com, Newsvine.com, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. iVillage will be overseen by Vivian Schiller, SVP & Chief Digital Officer at NBC News, who leads NBC News Digital.

As a leading provider of lifestyle content, information and community for women, iVillage will be integrated into NBC News Digital's operations, sharing content with affinity sites across the portfolio including TODAY.com, creating expanded, high-value sales opportunities for clients, collaborating with the network's on-air programs, and tapping into the resources and technology of NBC News. With the iVillage network, NBC News Digital is estimated to reach an average of over 62 million unique users per month.

"The addition of iVillage enables NBC News Digital to enhance the experience of our online audiences, continue to innovate and grow our digital business, and create truly unique propositions in the marketplace," said Schiller. "iVillage is a powerful brand with a passionate and loyal online community, and it will be a strong addition to our robust portfolio from both a content and sales perspective."

NBC News and iVillage have shared an on-going partnership for many years, and the two divisions recently collaborated on surveys for iVillage's "iVote 2012" channel, and special coverage during NBC News' "Education Nation" Week. In addition, iVillage Correspondent Kelly Wallace is a frequent contributor to NBC News' "TODAY" show and MSNBC.

iVillage has consistently delivered innovative content, recently exemplified by the launch of its highly successful "Guest Editor" series, which First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off. The site's signature franchises, such as Community Challenges, also serve as a draw for the millions of women in the iVillage audience. Last month, iVillage was recognized by the industry with an Online Media, Marketing and Advertising (OMMA) Award for outstanding information resource tied to its "50 Best to Worst States for Women."

Since the acquisition of MSNBC Digital Network from Microsoft in July of 2012, NBC News Digital has been actively building out new partnerships with other NBCUniversal divisions, including CNBC digital, the NBC Owned Television Stations and Comcast's Xfinity.

About NBC News Digital   

NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and visually engaging stories on your platform of choice. NBC News Digital features world-class brands including NBCNews.com, msnbc.com, TODAY.com, theGrio.com, NBCLatino.com, NBCPolitics.com, EducationNation.com, NightlyNews.com, Meet the Press, Rock Center, Dateline, Newsvine, EveryBlock, Breaking News and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We provide something for every news consumer with our comprehensive offerings that deliver the best in breaking news, segments from your favorite NBC News shows, live video coverage, original journalism, lifestyle features, commentary and local updates.

SOURCE  NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

CONTACT: Meghan Pianta, NBC News Communications, +1-212-664-2364, meghan.pianta@nbcuni.com

DirectEmployers Association and NASWA Join the Social Jobs Partnership in Launching Facebook App for Job Seekers

The National Labor Exchange will now provide Facebook users with easy access to over one million jobs via the Social Jobs Partnership's new job seeking application.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the Social Jobs Partnership (SJP) announces the launch of a Facebook application that will give job seekers access to over 1.7 million jobs. US.jobs, powered by the National Labor Exchange, a joint venture of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) and DirectEmployers Association, will contribute over one million unduplicated, verified employment opportunities to the Facebook application.

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The Social Jobs Partnership began in October 2011 as a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), DirectEmployers Association, NASWA and Facebook. Since its creation, the partnership's goal has been to facilitate job seeking advice and information to Americans on a social platform.

Job seekers can easily access this new application from Facebook by searching for Social Jobs Partnership. Simply click 'Like' and the application will be located in the 'Resources' link. The application then allows users to narrow their job search by keyword, location and career field.

"Making jobs easily accessible to job seekers around the nation has always been a goal of DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies," commented Bill Warren, Executive Director, DirectEmployers Association. "By launching this Facebook application through the Social Jobs Partnership, employment opportunities from the National Labor Exchange will become more accessible after being placed on a platform that a large percentage of the population accesses daily from both computer and mobile devices."

The launch of this Facebook application reflects a growing trend for employers to use social media in their efforts to recruit new employees. Results of a study conducted for the Social Jobs Partnership by NACE also found increased emphasis on Facebook as a recruiting tool. Approximately 50% of the employers surveyed are currently using Facebook in their hiring process, and anticipate social media will play an increasingly important role in the talent acquisition process.

"Our study also found that nearly 85% of employers using Facebook would recommend it to other employers as a recruiting tool," says Marilyn Mackes, Executive Director, NACE. "Employers see the widespread use of Facebook among the public as key to enabling them to cast a wide net and connect with potential job seekers. This new tool from the Social Jobs Partnership will enhance that connection."

"The National Association of State Workforce Agencies and DirectEmployers Association are pleased the SJP has forged a new way of sharing relevant and high quality career information through the innovative use of social media. NASWA and DirectEmployers can offer over a million unduplicated and current jobs from verified employers of all sizes through SJP's newest application at no cost to employers. Through the collaboration of NASWA and DirectEmployers SJP users will have quicker access to jobs originating on state-sponsored job banks and large corporate websites," said Richard Hobbie, Executive Director, NASWA.

The Social jobs Partnership created this application to tap into innovation happening for job seekers on Facebook. "Work4 Labs was quick to recognize that Facebook was capable of being more than a site where people share their social activities. We have done our part to help Facebook evolve into the best possible platform for connecting people with the companies looking to hire them," stated Stéphane Le Viet, CEO, Work4 Labs, the world leader in Facebook recruitment technology. "We have already enabled millions of people to connect with the more than 17,000 businesses that use our hiring solution on Facebook. Now we are honored to work with the Social Jobs Partnership to help social recruiting make the next giant step forward."

About DirectEmployers Association

DirectEmployers Association is a leading nonprofit HR consortium of global employers that was formed to assist in the sharing of ideas, incorporating of best practices, and research and development of technology where labor practices are concerned. Through this consortium, business standards are shaped and technology is used with respect to the diversity that is reflected in the various cultures embodied in a global workforce. Our recognized expertise in compliance, recruitment and cost effective technology enables our members to reach the largest, most diverse pool of quality job seekers worldwide.

About The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)?

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is an organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance laws, employment services, training programs, employment statistics and labor market information and other programs and services provided through the publicly-funded state workforce system.

About the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

NACE is the leading source of information about the employment of new college graduates. NACE tracks the job market, reports on starting salaries, and provides job-search resources for new college graduates--including a a job posting system, salary calculator, and how-to articles. Since 1956, NACE, a nonprofit association, has been serving college career center professionals who work with students and alumni and HR professionals who recruit graduates for their work forces.job posting system, salary calculator, and how-to articles. Established in 1956, NACE is a nonprofit association serving college career center professionals who counsel college students and alumni in career planning and the job search and HR professionals who recruit college graduates for their work forces. ing a job posting system, salary calculator, and how-to articles. Since 1956, NACE, a nonprofit association, has been serving college career center professionals who work with students and alumni and HR professionals who recruit graduates for their work forces.ing a job posting system, salary calculator, and how-to articles. Since 1956, NACE, a nonprofit association, has been serving college career center professionals who work with students and alumni and HR professionals who recruit graduates for their work forces.

About Work4 Labs

Work4 Labs develops Facebook's #1 corporate recruiting solution which enables tens of thousands of companies - including SAP, Gap and Accenture - to hire qualified candidates on Facebook and other social networks. The company's award-winning products help recruiters easily launch branded enterprise-grade corporate career sites on Facebook and drive traffic, job applications and employee referrals from the network's ~1 billion users.

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CONTACT: Nancy Holland, Vice President of Marketing, DirectEmployers Association, +1-317-874-9022, nancy@directemployers.org, Marc Katz, Director, Congressional, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs, NASWA, +1-202-434-8023, mkatz@naswa.org, Mimi Collins, Director of Communications, +1-800-544-5272, ext. 119, mcollins@naceweb.org, or Edwin  Koc, Director of Research, NACE, +1-800-544-5272, ext. 164, ekoc@naceweb.org.

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

Optimal Radiology Partners with Leading Radiology Practice

Innovative relationship creates first integrated national imaging group

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimal Radiology, a leading provider of comprehensive radiology solutions to hospitals, today announced it has joined with Advanced Diagnostic Imaging (ADI) to form Optimal Radiology Partners (ORP), the nation's first integrated national radiology practice. Comprised of more than 100 radiologists who interpret over 2 million exams annually, the new organization will provide technology-driven staffing and management solutions to national and regional health systems, as well as independent radiology groups.

With a practice that includes 36 subspecialized radiologists and the region's largest network of outpatient imaging centers, Nashville-based ADI is an established leader in the use of technology to enhance quality and operational efficiency. The partnership will leverage ADI's industry-leading technology platform and Optimal's national network and established clinical and administrative processes to help its hospital and physician partners enhance quality, reduce turnaround times and increase access to subspecialty coverage.

"With the pending changes in healthcare legislation around quality and cost, we believe hospitals and health systems will move toward contracting with partners who follow established performance expectations," said Jonathan Grimes, chief executive officer of Optimal Radiology. "Over the past decade, ADI has been a pioneer in the use of technology to improve quality and efficiency of care and has proven their ability to perform at the new standard of service for radiology."

In addition to providing on-site physician coverage, management and business development support, and 24/7 access to the one of the nation's largest network of subspecialized radiologists, ORP now has the ability to scale its robust IT infrastructure across all partner sites.

The technology platform and workflow design have been crafted by practicing radiologists and include web-based RIS and PACS designed to streamline workflow. A single, common worklist allows multiple radiologists to interpret studies regardless of location, thereby maximizing the use of radiology subspecialists to improve accuracy and increase the speed with which both attending physicians and patients receive results. Advanced voice recognition capabilities embedded in the technology also ensure consistency of reports and produce significant savings by eliminating the time and expense associated with transcription.

Optimal Radiology Partners will continue to draw upon industry best practices, following standardized protocols for imaging studies, critical value reporting and peer review as recommended by The Advisory Board's Imaging Performance Partnership, of which ADI is a member. The group will also use a Radiologist Performance Dashboard to measure their efforts in six key areas necessary for hospitals to maintain high quality standards and achieve Joint Commission compliance. 

"We know from experience that the health of any radiology department or practice is directly tied to the quality of its outcomes, the satisfaction of its patients and referring physicians, and the overall efficiency of its operations," said Chad Calendine, MD, President of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging. "We've always prided ourselves on being a progressive physician group and partnering with an established leader like Optimal allows us to leverage our technology platform and subspecialty expertise nationally. We're excited about the opportunity to help impact each of these areas on a broader level."

In addition to making the ORP technology platform available to Optimal's existing hospital clients, the joint venture will serve large national and regional health systems, and plans to partner with independent radiology groups that may benefit from additional subspecialty expertise and broader technological capabilities.

Optimal Radiology Partners will operate out of Optimal Radiology's headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. 

About Optimal Radiology

Founded in 2005, Optimal Radiology is a leading provider of professional radiology solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers throughout the United States. Through its nationally recognized quality program, industry-leading systems and processes, and a nationwide network of board-certified radiologists, Optimal helps transform imaging departments - creating unique solutions that elevate performance and deliver lasting results.

About Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging is a premier provider of radiology and other specialty medical services to Middle Tennessee and the surrounding area. Founded in 1966, ADI is comprised of 36 board-certified and subspecialty trained radiologists who, together, interpret more than 850,000 exams a year. In addition to maintaining hospital-based and teleradiology practices, ADI offers the region's largest network of outpatient imaging centers, operating as Premier Radiology, which provide patients and referring physicians with an unparalleled level of service.  A founding member of both The Advisory Board's Physician Roundtable and Strategic Radiology, a national network of clinically advanced radiology practices dedicated to improving quality and patient safety, ADI is a leader in the use of technology to reduce costs and improve care.

Contact: 
Rebecca Kirkham 
Lovell Communications Inc.   
(615) 297-7766
rebecca@lovell.com

SOURCE  Optimal Radiology

Optimal Radiology

NYNE Announces Addition of Premier Retailer, World Wide Stereo

OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NYNE, a company that enriches consumers' listening experiences with advanced acoustics, announced today that one of North America's premier retailers, World Wide Stereo, has added NYNE's entire product line.  Pennsylvania-based World Wide Stereo is a member of the ProGroup.

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"NYNE is excited to be working with World Wide Stereo as our next retail partner," said Daniel Roe, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at NYNE. "For 40 years and from humble beginnings they've built their business on integrity, stellar customer service and overall award-winning excellence. This ProGroup Member company is also known for 'giving back to the community'. NYNE is proud to be associated with World Wide Stereo and we look forward to a long and profitable business relationship."

World Wide Stereo will carry all three product categories from NYNE - the Alarm Series, Bluetooth Speaker Series and Home Audio Series. These products are known for their exciting styling, their awesome sound and their special "lifestyle applications". The entire line of NYNE home audio and portable speakers feature Bluetooth connectivity and therefore all Bluetooth-enabled phones and tablets, including the iPhone 5, are compatible.

"Desktop Audio is a fast growing category and with the great quality of Nyne's product lineup, it is a welcomed addition to our ever expansive selection", noted Bob Cole, owner and President of World Wide Stereo. "We are excited for the new partnership between the two companies."

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

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

Press contact:

Nicole Fait

Public Communications Worldwide

714-891-3660

nyne@pc-w.com

All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies.

© 2012 NYNE. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  NYNE

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

Meijer To Offer All-Day Doorbusters on Black Friday

Retailer announces great holiday deals and expanded times for doorbusters to reduce the stress of holiday shopping for Meijer customers

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer is making holiday shopping easier for customers by offering aggressive Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday doorbuster deals on popular brands all day long while supplies last. The announcement was made today by J.K. Symancyk, Chief Operating Officer for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer.

"Holiday shopping can be very stressful, so Meijer is focused on making the experience easier for our customers," said Symancyk. "By offering our special deals beginning at 6 a.m. on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, our customers won't have to worry about waking up in the middle of the night to stand in line and can choose how early or late they want to shop for the hottest holiday gifts."

Links to the Meijer Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day ad previews will be sent Friday to customers who currently receive e-mail alerts from Meijer, as well as the more than 860,000 Meijer Facebook likes and Twitter followers.

Once again this year, Meijer will continue its tradition of offering a variety of exciting doorbuster deals on three different days - Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Saturday - to accommodate customers' holiday shopping preferences. The deals begin at 6 a.m. and continue throughout the day while supplies last. Examples of a few of these hot deals include:

    --  On Thanksgiving, buy one iPad with Retina Display 4(th) Gen, and receive
        a coupon for $100 off your next Meijer shopping trip.
    --  Buy one Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Hardware Bundle for $199.99 on Thanksgiving,
        and receive a coupon for $40 off your next Meijer shopping trip.
    --  Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle will be available for $120 on
        Black Friday.
    --  On Black Friday, buy one Kindle Fire for $159.99, and receive a $25
        coupon off your next Meijer shopping trip.
    --  Mounted and canvas prints will be 50 percent off on Saturday.
    --  December Home 7-Foot Pre-Lit Mixed Needle Pine Trees will be available
        for $99.99 on Saturday.
Anyone wishing to receive access to the ad previews can visit http://www.connect.Meijer.com to register by signing up for e-mail alerts or connecting via Facebook or Twitter. The Holiday Gift Guide and the Meijer Top 25 Toy List are already available online, highlighting the top gift items of 2012. While customers can see the ads prior to distribution, the preview does not change the effective date of the advertised products.

Holiday shopping at Meijer would not be complete without Santa Bucks, which will be available the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Meijer will once again offer digital Santa Bucks through the company's mPerks digital coupon program, which will allow customers the ease of digitally clipping the always-popular coupons using their text-enabled cell phones.

The Meijer mPerks program was launched in the fall of 2010, and has 830,000 subscribers, with more than 5,000 joining the program each week. Access to Meijer mPerks is free; customers can register at Meijer.com/mperks.

About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 199 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. As a pioneer of the "one-stop shopping" concept, Meijer stores have evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive electronics departments, garden centers and apparel offerings. Additional information on Meijer and the ability to shop for more can be found at http://www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer or become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/meijer.

SOURCE  Meijer

Meijer

CONTACT: Frank Guglielmi, +1-734-844-2781, frank.guglielmi@meijer.com

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

ATCi Responds to Demand for Disaster Recovery Services

ATCi Provides Multiple Cable TV and Satellite Channels with Uplink Disaster Recovery Services

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SATCON EXPO -- Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi),  a provider of commercial satellite communications and teleport services, announced today from that Satcon Conference in New York that the Company is providing multiple cable TV and satellite channels with uplink disaster recovery services to ensure seamless, uninterrupted programming.

ATCi, originator of world-renowned Simulsat(TM) Multibeam antenna, expanded its satellite services division to include a platform focused solely on providing cost-effective digital broadcast solutions and disaster recovery services.  ATCi's Southwest operations center is designed for flexibility while at the same time sitting in a storm free/earthquake free/hurricane free zone making it an ideal location as a back-up critical communication facility.

ATCi's satellite and teleport infrastructure provides an effective solution for delivering the most in-demand applications such as access to unlimited fiber capabilities, Internet Connectivity, Private Networks, 24 x 7 x 365 Monitoring, Backhaul, Internet/Data/Fiber Satellite Integration and VoIP services in catastrophic situations.

"Due to recent events in the east coast, the demand for disaster recovery service options and facilities is at an all time high," said Gary Hatch, CEO, ATCi. "Clearly unexpected disasters and localized telecom disruptions can occur any time causing major communication outages while the time it takes to restore the damages may be days or weeks leaves those needing to operate in the impacted area unable to access and deliver reliable communications," Hatch continued.  "ATCi is pleased to have recently partnered with several Cable TV and Satellite Channels by providing them with our state-of-the art Southwest facility and services as a safe and reliable back-up for their important programming," Hatch concluded.

The Company is promoting its Disaster Recovery Services along with its other communications solutions and systems at the Satcon Conference in New York Booth #305.

About ATCi:

ATCi enhances its customers' opportunity for profit by providing custom global satellite communications systems and services. The company is committed to delivering innovative technologies to meet the emerging needs of cable television, corporations, government, educational institutions and small- and medium-sized enterprises. ATCi is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with operating sales offices in North America, China and Brazil. For further information on ATCi products and services, please call 480-844-8501 or visit our Web site at http://www.atci.com.

SOURCE  Antenna Technology Communications Inc.

Antenna Technology Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Kristen Love, +1-480-844-8501, klove@atci.net

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

TigerDirect Celebrates The 15th Annual Build Your Own PC Race For Charity With Five Regional Consumer Races

Winners in each market will receive an all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas for "National Final" competition during the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show

MIAMI, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TigerDirect.com, a subsidiary of Systemax, announced today that for the first time they will bring their popular "Build Your Own PC Race" for charity directly to consumers with five regional races across the country hosted by TigerDirect.

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To celebrate the 15(th) Annual Charity PC Race, which will be held on January 8(th) at the Wynn Las Vegas during the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, contestants will be asked to build gaming systems from the ground up. Two winners with the fastest times from each city will receive an all expenses paid trip to the National Finals at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas among other prizes and a monetary donation to the charity of their choice.

Starting on November 20(th), TigerDirect will hold regional competitions in various markets highlighted below. All of the consumer races, except for Miami, will take place at TigerDirect.com retail stores.  Additional details and how to register can also be found at http://www.charitypcrace.com.

    --  11/20 - Miami, Florida
    --  12/1 - Christiana, Delaware
    --  12/8 - Chicago, Illinois
    --  12/15 - Dallas, Texas
    --  12/22 - Jacksonville, Florida
Since 1997, TigerDirect's "Build Your Own PC Race" for charity has tasked 30 of the top industry journalists to assemble systems based on a processor in record time. For several years, the event has taken place during the Consumer Electronics Show. This year, TigerDirect will host two separate races during CES: the National Finals, which will determine who will win the consumer portion, and the traditional PC Race which will be open to editors. Since its inception, TigerDirect has provided over $2.5 million in cash and computer equipment to schools and non-profit organizations through the race. By extending the chance to compete to consumers, TigerDirect will make even more donations to local charities.

More information about the event can be found at http://www.charitypcrace.com.

About Systemax Inc.

Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com), a Fortune 1000 company, sells personal computers, computer components and supplies, consumer electronics and industrial products through a system of branded e-Commerce websites, retail stores, relationship marketers and direct mail catalogs in North America and Europe. The primary brands are TigerDirect, MISCO, WStore and Global Industrial.

About TigerDirect

For over 20 years, TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.com) has served the needs of both personal and business computer users, selling consumer electronics, computers, digital media technology and peripherals via catalog, business to business, and Internet channels. TigerDirect is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX).

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CONTACT: Lorelle Kahn, Lorelle@workshopcollective.com, +1-305-458-0940, or Megan Pope, Megan@workshopcollective.com, +1-323-397-5667, both of The Workshop

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

FreePriceAlerts Launches Ziftr: New Web Dashboard Offers Real-Time Pricing Data, Highlights Hot Products and Low Prices

Features Include: Live Pricing; Global Wish Lists; Automatic Price Alerts; Hot Product Dashboard; and Hot Coupons

PETERBOROUGH, N.H., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday shopping season, FreePriceAlerts, the automatic price engine that has saved online shoppers more than $70 million, today launched ziftr, a web-based dashboard that adds a new set of social shopping features designed to use the power of information and crowdsourcing to save consumers even more. ziftr offers five enhanced pricing and product discovery features that increase shoppers' ability to save valuable time and money. ziftr goes live on Friday, November 16.

FreePriceAlerts downloads directly into your browser and will alert you to better deals - every time you browse any of the shopping sites you normally visit. And with ziftr, consumers have a host of new useful features including:

    --  Live pricing: With one click, consumers will be able to see the latest
        and best prices for a product, but also a historical graph that can help
        them gauge whether the price is likely to change again -and when;
    --  Global product lists: Shoppers can consolidate wish lists from multiple
        sites and retailers in one place, with up-to-date pricing from thousands
        of retailers;
    --  Automatic price alerts: Users can set prices on specific products - and
        be notified when an online retailer is offering the item at that price;
    --  What's hot dashboard: A live feed of global product trends that can be
        customized by category; shoppers can see what other people are buying,
        top sellers, biggest price movers, and professional and user product
        reviews, among many other data points.
    --  Top coupons: A central resource to find all of the online coupons
        relevant to shoppers' favorite categories; it highlights the most
        popular coupons and those that will expire soon, so consumers can use
        them while they are still active.
The ziftr dashboard can be customized to show shoppers only the product categories that most interest them.

"FreePriceAlerts lets you shop without having to do the extra searching to see who has the best price. ziftr uses the power of live pricing, combined with crowd sourcing, to go beyond the lowest price and help shoppers make informed decisions based on pricing history, other shoppers' purchases and trusted reviews. With ziftr we've removed the guesswork out of trying to find the best product at the best price," said Robert Wilkins, founder and CEO of FreePriceAlerts.

How It Works
The FreePriceAlerts service automatically alerts web surfers to potential savings while they are shopping the sites they normally visit. When consumers visit their favorite online retailers, the FreePriceAlerts engine generates an alert if it finds the product at a lower price elsewhere, letting shoppers know how much they can save, and providing a direct link for purchasing the item at the lower cost.  If the shopper has found the lowest price, it confirms it with a green check mark.

This holiday season, as toys, electronics and home appliances top holiday gift lists, shoppers can save an average of $28 on each purchase using FreePriceAlerts.

Tens of thousands of leading retailers work with FreePriceAlerts, including Amazon, Macy's, Home Depot, BestBuy, Target, Sears and Walmart.

About FreePriceAlerts
FreePriceAlerts and ziftr are services and brands of myVBO (Virtual Business Operations), which was launched in 2008 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. FreePriceAlerts offers both a browser version and a mobile app. As consumers shop on their favorite sites, FreePriceAlerts searches tens of thousands of the most popular retail sites for the best price on the product. The web app downloads in seconds and quickly provides information on lower prices or confirms that a customer found the lowest price.  For more information, visit http://www.freepricealerts.com.

SOURCE  FreePriceAlerts

FreePriceAlerts

CONTACT: Cheryl Delgreco, Media Strategies, +1-617-723-4004, cdelgreco@msipr.com; or Liora Bram, Media Strategies, +1-617-202-9854, lbram@msipr.com

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

Verizon Wireless And Comcast Team Up In Santa Cruz County, California To Deliver Great Video Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences

Offers and Incentives Bring New and Existing Customers More Value, Convenience and Choice

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will sell each other's services in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Watsonville and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers.  Now, consumers in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Watsonville looking to stay connected to the people and things they love while on the go or at home have new options for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Qualified customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could be eligible for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa(®) prepaid cards valued up to $300, a Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complimentary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost(®).

"Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually receiving  praise and high satisfaction from customers," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless.  "Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot. Comcast's product suite combined with  the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package."

Hank Fore, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast California, said, "Together with Verizon Wireless, we're delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their increasingly mobile lifestyles. For decades, Comcast has invested in building a national network that makes our data, voice and TV services widely available.  Today, we're taking that a step further by giving our customers the flexibility of a great in-home experience with our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless' network while on the go."

In addition to Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Watsonville, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are extending these offers to several cities across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced offers in other cities in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.

Consumers can order Verizon Wireless plans and devices through Comcast by calling (855) 704-7400.  More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at http://www.comcast.com/vzw.  Eligible consumers also have the flexibility to purchase these services at select Verizon Wireless Communications stores.  Additional details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity.

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail locations in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Watsonville:

    --  110 Cooper St. Ste 100A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    --  1440 41st Ave. Ste B, Capitola, CA 95010
    --  1051 S Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076
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.

About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, 925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com, Bryan Byrd, Comcast Cable, 916-515-2821, Bryan_Byrd@Cable.Comcast.com

Web Site: http;//www.comcast.com

NuWallet Updates Digital Wallet App to Support Apple iPads and Android Tablets; and Releases Integration Toolkit for Zen-Cart

DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NuWallet, Inc., a mobile payment and personal information management application provider, has released their latest update to the NuWallet digital wallet App which expands usage and distribution of the app to both  Apple iPads and Android-based tablets, in addition to Apple and Android-based smart-phones.

The application serves as a comprehensive, secure and private consumer digital wallet for mobile devices. The NuWallet solution provides complete flexibility  for on-line payment and shipping options, as well as secure storage of a consumer's  private and personal information (i.e., Insurance information, Bank Accounts, Passwords, etc.), all in a simple and easy-to-manage application.

In this latest release, NuWallet has included a pre-tested integration toolkit for the

Zen-Cart, open source, shopping cart platform; adding to their existing tool kits for osCommerce and General-Use integration instruction set enabling e-commerce merchants to leverage the NuWallet mobile payment transaction process.

The NuWallet digital wallet app is proven to cut the mobile checkout process from minutes to just a few seconds by securely transferring the user's billing and shipping information into the merchant's checkout page, making for a much more convenient and pleasurable shopping experience. A key benefit of the app is the potential to significantly reduce payment input errors and the associated transaction fees caused by these data errors, which not only frustrate the customer, but also increase the likelihood of shopper abandonment.

"NuWallet has delivered an universal consumer application that reaches across the two most significant mobile-device platforms, and provides a straight-forward and secure process for enabling on-line merchants to create a positive consumer experience with all the security and personal privacy expected by the on-line mobile consumer", said George Hendrix, President of NuWallet. "The NuWallet solution is payment-type neutral, making it easier and faster for the consumer to make an on-line purchase with their choice of payment option at that moment", he said.

Merchants and/or their e-commerce technology provider can simply add basic script code to their on-line shopping cart's checkout page, while remaining fully compatible with their current back-end payment processing solution. With the expanding support of multiple shopping cart platforms and the reach of both Apple and Android mobile phones and tablet devices, NuWallet is the enabling technology for the transition to mobile based consumers.

Key Benefits of NuWallet:

    --  Secure communication between the checkout page and the NuWallet app
    --  Fast, automated payment data from the consumer that is always accurate
    --  Payment option flexibility
    --  Automated shipping information allowing for multiple destinations
    --  Bookmark favorite online shopping destinations for quick and easy
        navigation
Merchant Availability:

The NuWallet Toolkit and Integration Instructions are now available via NuWallet's web site. From now through January 14th, 2013, merchants can use the NuWallet payment solution free of charge to early adopters.

    --  Toolkit for Zen-Cart
    --  Toolkit for osCommerce
    --  Integration Instructions for proprietary shopping carts
    --  Additional Toolkits coming
About NuWallet:

NuWallet is a patent-pending technology of NuWallet, Inc. and was founded by a team of industry veterans with a vast amount of experience in credit card processing; merchant services; banking and cash management and the internet security industry.

To learn more, visit our website at http://www.nuwallet.com or contact us at info@nuwallet.com

Contact: George Hendrix @ 214.904.8447

Email:info@nuwallet.com

Website: http://www.nuwallet.com

SOURCE  NuWallet, Inc.

NuWallet, Inc.

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

Verizon Wireless And Comcast Team Up In San Jose, California To Deliver Great Video Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences

Offers and Incentives Bring New and Existing Customers More Value, Convenience and Choice

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will sell each other's services in San Jose and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers.  Now, consumers in San Jose looking to stay connected to the people and things they love while on the go or at home have new options for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Qualified customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could be eligible for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa(®) prepaid cards valued up to $300, a Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complimentary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost(®).

"Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually receiving  praise and high satisfaction from customers," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless.  "Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot.  Comcast's product suite combined with  the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package."

Hank Fore, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast California, said, "Together with Verizon Wireless, we're delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their increasingly mobile lifestyles. For decades, Comcast has invested in building a national network that makes our data, voice and TV services widely available.  Today, we're taking that a step further by giving our customers the flexibility of a great in-home experience with our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless' network while on the go."

In addition to San Jose, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are extending these offers to several cities across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced offers in other cities in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.

Consumers can order Verizon Wireless plans and devices through Comcast by calling (855) 704-7400.  More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at http://www.comcast.com/vzw.  Eligible consumers also have the flexibility to purchase these services at select Verizon Wireless Communications stores.  Additional details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity.

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail locations in San Jose:

    --  690 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95123
    --  2200 Eastridge Loop, Spc 2092, San Jose, CA 95122
    --  1150 S King Rd. Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95122
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.

About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, +1-925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com; or Bryan Byrd, Comcast Cable, +1-916-515-2821, Bryan_Byrd@Cable.Comcast.com

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

Verizon Wireless And Comcast Team Up In Sacramento County, California To Deliver Great Video Entertainment, Communications And Internet Experiences

Offers and Incentives Bring New and Existing Customers More Value, Convenience and Choice

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Comcast today announced they will sell each other's services in Sacramento, Folsom and Elk Grove and deliver a variety of offers and incentives for new and existing customers.  Now, consumers in Sacramento, Folsom and Elk Grove looking to stay connected to the people and things they love while on the go or at home have new options for outstanding video, phone, Internet and wireless services.

Qualified customers of both Comcast and Verizon Wireless could be eligible for a variety of offers and incentives, including Visa(®) prepaid cards valued up to $300, a Comcast HD DVR at no additional cost for six months, and/or a complimentary 12-month upgrade to Blast!, the Xfinity Internet service that provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps with PowerBoost(®).

"Our momentum with Comcast in delivering these value packages in other markets is continually receiving  praise and high satisfaction from customers," said Russ Preite, region president for Verizon Wireless.  "Because mobility is a top priority for the consumer, we have developed an offering that provides a terrific wireless, entertainment and communications experience in one spot. Comcast's product suite combined with  the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is the ideal complement to complete the package."

Hank Fore, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast California, said, "Together with Verizon Wireless, we're delivering more value for more consumers by providing an entertainment and communications solution that aligns with their increasingly mobile lifestyles. For decades, Comcast has invested in building a national network that makes our data, voice and TV services widely available.  Today, we're taking that a step further by giving our customers the flexibilty of a great in-home experience with our Xfinity services, along with the reliability of Verizon Wireless' network while on the go."

In addition to Sacramento, Folsom and Elk Grove, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are extending these offers to several cities across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Verizon Wireless and Comcast have previously introduced offers in other cities in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.

Consumers can order Verizon Wireless plans and devices through Comcast by calling (855) 704-7400.  More details, including availability and eligibility, can be found at http://www.comcast.com/vzw.  Eligible consumers also have the flexibility to purchase these services at select Verizon Wireless Communications stores.  Additional details can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/xfinity.

For customers who wish to sign up in person, these packages are available at the following retail locations in Sacramento, Folsom and Elk Grove:

    --  5051 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841
    --  6005 Florin Rd. Building E Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95823
    --  1417 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
    --  2465 Iron Point Rd., Folsom, CA 95630
    --  7405 Laguna Blvd. Ste 140, Elk Grove, CA 95758
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.

About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Heidi Flato, Verizon Wireless, 925-279-6545, Heidi.Flato@VerizonWireless.com, Bryan Byrd, Comcast Cable, 916-515-2821, Bryan_Byrd@Cable.Comcast.com

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

WiMP Chooses Gracenote to Power Music Recognition For New iPhone and iPad Apps

Gracenote Recognition Technology Lets WiMP Users Identify Songs by Holding their iPhone to the Music

BERLIN, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMP has selected Gracenote MusicID® to power the music recognition feature in its iPhone and iPad Apps, available today in Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The addition of Gracenote MusicID makes it easy for WiMP subscribers to identify a track by simply holding their phone to wherever music is playing. From there, they can start a playlist or share with friends on Twitter and Facebook.

The music experts at Gracenote have analyzed and created metadata describing almost every album and song on the planet. Gracenote data is combined with Gracenote MusicID recognition technology to make it possible for the WiMP App to identify songs by simply "listening" to a few seconds of the track and matching it to its unique audio fingerprint in the Gracenote database.

"We believe music identification should be a standard feature in any music application. Popular streaming music services can no longer solely rely on branded standalone music recognition Apps to drive discovery for their platforms," said John Sierotko, senior vice president of sales at Gracenote. "By integrating music recognition directly into their iPhone and iPad Apps, WiMP is ensuring music fans can identify and connect with artists and songs in the WiMP catalog, whenever and wherever they want."

WiMP is an ad-free, music streaming service available in Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. With more than 350,000 paid subscribers and millions of songs in its catalog, WiMP focuses on helping fans find new music and old favorites through recommendations, Top 20 lists and featured artists. The addition of a mobile App extends the WiMP music experience to mobile devices, allowing subscribers to enjoy songs anywhere they go.

About Gracenote
A pioneer in digital media, Gracenote, Inc. provides music and video content and technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands. The company's partners in the entertainment community include major music publishers and labels, prominent independents and movie studios. A wholly owned, independent subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of America (SCA), Gracenote has offices in Tokyo, Munich, Berlin, Seoul, and Taipei with worldwide headquarters in Emeryville, California. For more information, follow us at @GracenoteTweets and http://www.facebook.com/PoweredbyGracenote.

About WiMP
WiMP is a music streaming service focusing on inspiring users to find new music and old favorites. Through local editorial teams in each country, WiMP provides daily recommendations, tips and playlists for any occasion. The service is available on computers and mobiles, tablets and network players. Read more on http://www.wimp.no, http://www.wimpmusic.se, http://www.wimp.dk or http://www.wimp.de

Gracenote, Gracenote MusicID are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

For More Information Contact:
Kristin Castillo Eldnes
Head of communication and PR
Tel: +47 908 07 389
kristin.eldnes@wimpmusic.com

Veronica Skelton?
Concept PR for Gracenote?
415.342.3435
vskelton@gracenote.com

SOURCE  Gracenote

Gracenote

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

INXPO Ushers In New Era of Social Business Broadcasting

Company Introduces Next Generation of its Groundbreaking Social Business TV Platform to Create New Level of Engagement and Entertainment in Workplace Communications

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INXPO today announced that the company has ushered in a new era of Social Business Broadcasting with an offering that will bring to the workplace the same social features and innovative technologies that television broadcast networks have adopted to make TV viewing interactive.  The next generation of INXPO's groundbreaking Social Business TV (SBTV) webcasting platform is changing the dissemination of business content - to both internal and external audiences - by combining the benefits of traditional broadcasting and webcasting mediums with the power of social media tools.  This will allow brands of all sizes to interact with employees, customers, partners and prospects in a single environment that creates two-way dialogue and measures the impact of the communication.

"Businesses today are relying more and more on the Internet for communication purposes.  While current Internet communication solutions present a message, they don't engage the audience.  Sitting at a computer exposes the audience to many distractions thereby making the receipt, understanding and retention of the message challenging.  That's a problem in an age where more than 46 million people worldwide work remotely and where employees, customers and partners are just as likely to be across the globe as they are to be right next door", said Malcolm Lotzof, CEO of INXPO.

SBTV is a simple-to-use, ready-made multi-channel TV network utilizing INXPO's next generation webcasting and a host of social features to bring true interactive business communications to the Internet.

    --  With interactive components like polls, trivia, group chat and surveys,
        SBTV gets the audience to actually touch the keyboard regularly to make
        sure they are consistently engaged.
    --  With Moderated Q&A, SBTV gives the presenter the ability to answer
        relevant questions rather than random inquiries.
    --  By having social media tools available during broadcasts the audience is
        able to interact with each other, allowing them to clarify and reinforce
        what they are hearing, making the message more interesting and
        retainable.
    --  By seamlessly integrating with Salesforce Chatter, Facebook, Jive,
        LinkedIn, Twitter, and Yammer within the viewing screen, SBTV enables
        participants to share their feelings regarding the presentation with
        their social circle, without ever leaving.
    --  By having a single privately branded destination with the look and feel
        of traditional TV, organized by channels and programs, participants
        immediately feel comfortable and focus on the content rather than
        figuring out how to navigate the environment.
    --  By having broadcast presentations always available to the audience, live
        and on demand, and with social media tools available between live
        broadcasts, SBTV enables these interactive broadcasts to live
        indefinitely with ongoing conversation making each broadcast more
        valuable by the day.
Today, no communication tool is complete without the ability to validate its results. With SBTV, both producers and presenters benefit from an elegant reporting and analytics tool for providing actionable intelligence that informs future communications programs, making each initiative more effective. Following a social business broadcast, producers and presenters have access to metrics such as number of viewers, average viewing time, level of engagement, questions submitted, chat transcripts, poll and survey data, and more.

Finally, to accelerate adoption, INXPO's SBTV is being released with a disruptive pricing model offering unlimited webcasting presentations per channel purchased rather than per webcast.  Because unlimited webcasting is enabled, an organization's communications program success does not result in higher prices.

Social Business TV is available now. For additional information, or for a preview of the new product, please visit: http://www.inxpo.com/social-business-tv/overview/

About INXPO

INXPO has changed the way companies communicate to both internal and external audiences by combining the benefits of traditional broadcasting and webcasting mediums with the power of social media tools resulting in three product offerings: Webcasting, Online Events and Social Business TV.  The company helps brands of all sizes to interact with employees, customers, prospects and partners in a social environment that creates two-way dialogue and measures the impact of the communication.  Founded in 2004, INXPO has delivered nearly 3,000 social business broadcasts worldwide for brands including Autodesk, Cisco, Freeman, George P. Johnson, Hilton, HIMSS, P&G, PCMA, TechTarget, UBM and the U.S. Department of State. The company is headquartered in Chicago. Additional information can be found at http://www.INXPO.com or via Twitter @INXPO.

SOURCE  INXPO

INXPO

CONTACT: Katie Peterson, McGrath|Power Public Relations and Communications, +1-408-727-0351, KatiePeterson@mcgrathpower.com

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

Six New I/O Modules for NI CompactRIO and NI CompactDAQ Platforms

News Highlights

- National Instruments adds six new modules to the extensive C Series platform, providing new features and connectivity options for NI CompactRIO and NI CompactDAQ devices.

- With over 100 different modules, the C Series platform allows engineers to accurately take almost any measurement, including thermocouple, voltage, current, resistance and strain.

- The new timing and synchronization modules for CompactRIO and NI CompactDAQ systems help engineers and scientists build measurement systems on a larger scale.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced six new C Series modules designed for NI CompactRIO embedded control systems and NI CompactDAQ modular data acquisition systems. By expanding the C Series platform, NI provides engineers and scientists with new and improved options for a wide variety of embedded control, monitoring and data acquisition applications. Channel counts on the individual modules range from three to 32 channels to accommodate a wide range of system requirements, and the majority of C Series modules work in both the NI CompactDAQ and CompactRIO measurement platforms with no modification.

Quotes

"We rely on National Instruments hardware and software to provide the rugged, distributed control we need for our wind turbine system," said Jonathan C. Berg, mechanical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. "The site-wide architecture uses NI VeriStand and the NI 9467 GPS module to choreograph all of the data acquisition and control operations."

"This is the largest C Series module release in several years, reflecting our ongoing commitment to expanding the NI LabVIEW RIO architecture," said Jamie Smith, director of industrial embedded marketing at National Instruments. "At NI, we constantly innovate and build upon our systems to help engineers simplify development."

New C Series Module List

    --  NI 9467 GPS synchronization module - Accurately synchronize a
        large-scale CompactRIO system with features such as data timestamping
        and system clock setting.
    --  NI 9469 chassis synchronization module - Create high-channel-count,
        distributed systems with custom timing and triggering by linking chassis
        with a standard Ethernet cable.
    --  NI 9381 multifunction I/O module - Fit more functionality into a single
        system with analog input, analog output and digital I/O all in the same
        module.
    --  NI 9229 and NI 9239 analog input modules with BNC connectivity - Use the
        industry-standard BNC connection for applications such as video and RF.
    --  NI 9220 analog input module with screw terminal or BNC connectivity -
        Build high-channel-count systems in smaller chassis with 16 channels of
        simultaneous I/O.

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Additional Resources

NI CompactRIO Embedded Control and Monitoring System: http://www.ni.com/compactrio/

NI CompactDAQ Modular Data Acquisition System: http://www.ni.com/compactdaq/

Pricing and Contact Information

    NI C Series Modules       11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas 78759-3504
    Priced from $349; EUR329;
     YEN41,000                Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512) 683-9300
    Web: http://www.ni.com/cseries   Email: info@ni.com

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

CompactRIO, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, NI CompactDAQ, NI VeriStand and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other products and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact: Julia Betts, (512) 683-8165

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

CarOcean Boasts A New Layout - Searching For Cars Online Is Now Easier Than Ever

CarOcean was launched as a car search engine to help buyers find their pick in the vast ocean of ads available online. The website aggregates sale offers from nearly 100 major advertisers, while the CarOcean team makes every effort to ensure the quality and validity of ads.

WROCLAW, Poland, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the website re-launched with a new layout. With just two dominant colors and simplified options, the design is made clear and intuitive, following the current search engine trends. A contrasting ad counter shows the number of automotive ads just waiting to be browsed, and the search box located in the middle is the gateway to a customized search.

The re-launching included changes in the search engine, which is now formatted to find only car ads that are best tailored to user needs and expectations. CarOcean.co.uk priority is to make searching and filtering vast numbers of car ads as easy and intuitive as possible. The engine allows the user to specify what kind of car the user is looking for in terms of the vehicle's model, body type, engine size, power, mileage, price and much more.

The website is constantly developing new language versions customized to specific markets. Some of the more popular ones are CarOcean.es, CarOcean.de and CarOcean.fr. Present in 9 countries with 7 language versions and 10 million current ads, CarOcean surely makes their competition think about what step they should take next.

CarOcean is aimed at everyone planning to buy a car and looking for a search engine that will basically sieve through the offers for him, and give what is best on the market. The website offers varied search options and access to the sales ads posted on the most popular automotive pages, including but not limited to AutoTrader, AutoWeb, BuyYourCar, Ebay or Gumtre, all in one place.

SOURCE  CarOcean.co.uk

CarOcean.co.uk

CONTACT: Marek Juszczynski, Red Sky Ltd, +48 91 886 91 26, http://www.red-sky.com

Web Site: http://www.carocean.co.uk

Teleste at IP Cable World Summit 2012: Data Over Coax Key to Achieve EU's Broadband Goals

TURKU, Finland, November 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Data over Coax technologies are the most economically sound solution to reach EU
goal of bringing broadband to all EU citizens, but sorely need common rules and standards

    At the IP Cable World Summit 2012, Teleste, an international technology group
specialised in broadband video and data communication systems and services, will bring
forward its Data over Coax solutions and technologies, which enable operators to bring
fibre level broadband connections to consumers by utilizing existing cable infrastructure
within buildings. Data over Coax is one of the keys in realizing EU's goals for universal
broadband access across Europe, but clear rules are needed for the use, maintenance and
sharing of cable assets across the continent. Teleste welcomes you to learn more in Berlin
27-28 November 2012.

    In the "Digital Agenda for Europe" strategy, EU has set a goal that by 2020, all EU
citizens should have download rates of 30 Mbps, with at least 50 percent of European
households subscribing to internet connections above 100 Mbps. However, only 5 percent of
European households have connections of 30 Mbps or above currently.

    "Meeting these goals can prove difficult and costly without the right technology
decisions. Fibre to the Home is a good choice in new apartment buildings, but it is far
too expensive to be economically viable in existing buildings. There is a solution
however: by using existing coaxial cabling and Data over Coax technologies, the cost of
bringing fibre level connections to existing buildings can be cut down to one fifth or
less, compared to using fibre all the way", said Hanno Narjus, SVP, Video and Broadband
Solutions, Teleste.

    "However, the coax infrastructure is not optimally utilized within European footprint:
building owners and legislators do not realize how valuable an asset they have in the
coaxial cabling, and moreover, how this valuable asset could be maximally utilized. The
European countries need common standards and a clear set of rules on the use, sharing and
maintenance of this valuable asset. The technology decisions that will be made during the
next few years will determine whether Europe will remain competitive as an information
society", Narjus concluded.

    Teleste has been a pioneer in the field of Data over Coax technologies. The first
generation of products and field deployments were launched in 2006-7 and the company is
now planning its 2nd generation products which offer greatly improved performance as well
as solid standards. Teleste is the optimal partner for network operators providing
broadband connections as it can provide not only the products, but also ensure successful
planning, implementation and maintenance of the Data over Coax solutions across Europe.

    About Teleste

    Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, specialised in broadband
video and data communication systems and services. The group is active in two business
segments, Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services; in both fields, we are among
the global leaders. Video is at the core of our business activities, with a focus on the
processing, transmission and management of video and data for operators and public
authorities who provide multiple video-related information, entertainment and security
services to end-users. Video and Broadband Solutions business segment has the emphasis on
product solutions for broadband access networks, video service platforms and video
surveillance applications. Network Services segment deliver comprehensive network service
solutions including new construction, rebuilding, upgrading, planning and maintenance
services of cable networks. In 2011 the group's net sales totaled EUR 184 million and the
group employed 1319 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately 30 offices
world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside Finland. The company
is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. http://www.teleste.com for more information.

       
        Press Contact
        Mirkka Lamppu
        Manager, Communications
        +358-40-748-8719
        mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

Teleste

TriCore Solutions Expands Relationship with Sonus Networks, Inc. to Include Outsourced Microsoft Exchange Services

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Since early 2008, TriCore Solutions (http://www.tricoresolutions.com) has provided managed application and infrastructure services as well as strategic consulting services to Sonus Networks (http://www.sonusnet.com) (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in SIP communications.  Based on the success of the cloud-based Oracle E-Business Suite implementation and hosting support, TriCore today announces the extension of their applications outsourcing relationship with Sonus through the implementation and support of Microsoft Exchange Managed Services.

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"We are always looking for ways to achieve operational excellence while driving technological innovation to meet current and future needs of the company," said Bill Scudder, Sonus CIO and Vice President.  "We are leveraging cloud-based solutions for efficiency and time-to-value advantage.  By working with TriCore," Scudder continued, "they assume responsibility for back office technology and support staff while keeping our critical applications running 24x7x365.  With the addition of mission critical email capabilities to their portfolio of services, we have moved another application into the cloud without adding another vendor to our management responsibilities."

"We are extremely happy to further the relationship we have built over the past five years with Sonus," said Robert Forman, President and CEO of TriCore.  "It is great for all stakeholders when we can satisfy a need and then provide additional capabilities as a customer grows and their business demands allow us to grow with them," Forman added.

Today more than ever, organizations are seeking partners to deliver solutions that can meet their demanding requirements in a timely and efficient manner.  By implementing cloud-based solutions companies are well positioned to quickly and easily add acquired companies to their outsourced infrastructure.  Through managed service offerings, companies are focusing on the specific needs of their business and letting service providers be responsible for the nuts-and-bolts of application operations.

About TriCore Solutions:

Founded in 1999, TriCore has been experiencing explosive growth as the application management experts for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing solutions that work in Oracle, SAP and Microsoft environments.  Leveraging its staff of experienced applications consultants, TriCore has become a strategic asset to customers by helping them implement and manage ERP and BI solutions so that they can enable their business for continued growth. 

About Sonus Networks:

Sonus helps the world's leading communications service providers and enterprises embrace the next generation of SIP-based solutions including VoIP, video and Unified Communications through secure, reliable and scalable IP networks.  With customers around the globe and 15 years of experience transforming networks to IP, Sonus has enabled service providers and enterprises to capture and retain users and generate significant ROI.  Sonus products include session border controllers, policy/routing servers, subscriber feature servers and media and signaling gateways.  Sonus products are supported by a global services team with experience in design, deployment and maintenance of some of the world's largest and most complex IP networks.  For more information, visit http://www.sonus.net or call 1-855-GO-SONUS.

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TriCore Solutions

CONTACT: Wendy Tullo, Corporate Communications and Events, +1-972-301-4978, wtullo@sonusnet.com; Gina Murphy, EVP, Sales Enablement and Service Strategy, +1-617-774-5296, gmurphy@tricoresolutions.com

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

Lindt USA Celebrates The Holiday Season With Lindt Bear

Lindt Presents Mastering the Joy of Chocolate with Instant Win Sweepstakes, "Say It with the Lindt Bear" App, and Special Lindt Bear New York Events

STRATHAM, N.H., Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, premium chocolatier Lindt USA and the endearing Lindt Bear, a loveable premium chocolate figure, are mastering the joy of chocolate.  Lindt is launching the Mastering the Joy of Chocolate instant win sweepstakes, providing consumers with the chance to win a variety of daily prizes.  Adding to the magic and joy of the holidays, Lindt Bear will also bring friends and family together through customized holiday greetings with the "Say it with the Lindt Bear" app, and festive pop-up events featuring Lindt Bear in New York at the end of November and in early December.

To kick off the holiday season, Lindt is launching the Mastering the Joy of Chocolate instant win sweepstakes on Facebook and LindtBear.com.  Now through December 31, 2012, Lindt fans can visit the program online to engage with the digital Lindt Bear to create and share festive customized e-cards with loved ones.  By participating, consumers can enter to win a variety of holiday gifts each day, including a Lindt Bear gift basket, a year supply of smooth melting LINDOR truffles, $25 American Express gift cards, tablet computers, and a $2,000 grand prize. 

Lindt will also bring Lindt Bear to life with the "Say it with the Lindt Bear" app for iPhone and iPad.  The app allows consumers to create customized holiday greetings for family and friends by selecting from a variety of holiday scenes, choosing fun, holiday-related actions for Lindt Bear, and recording a custom message for Lindt Bear to recite.  The "Say it with the Lindt Bear" app can be downloaded for free through iTunes and on LindtBear.com, giving consumers the ability to send cheerful and unique messages throughout the entire holiday season.

During the holidays, Lindt is planning to host two pop-up holiday experiences in New York, bringing Lindt Bear to life for New York residents, families, and visitors.  The festive events will take place Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2012 and Dec. 6 - 8, 2012, providing guests with fun photo opportunities, Lindt chocolate samples, and a hands-on experience with the "Say it with the Lindt Bear" app.  Stay tuned for additional event details and locations by visiting the Lindt Twitter handle or the Lindt Facebook page.

"We are thrilled to have introduced Lindt Bear last year and incorporate our endearing chocolate figure into holiday celebrations," said Thomas Linemayr, CEO & president of Lindt USA.  "We are excited to further engage consumers with expanded Lindt Bear activities during the holiday season this year."

The collection of premium chocolate Lindt Bear offerings includes Mini Lindt Bears, Lindt Bear & Friends and the Lindt Double Milk Bag.  A wide array of festive gifts and indulgent treats, the Lindt Bear collection can satisfy every holiday need, and put a smile on loved ones' faces.  All of the delicious premium chocolate creations from Lindt are available at retail locations nationwide, Lindt Chocolate Shops and http://www.Lindt.com. 

For more information about Lindt, the Mastering the Joy of Chocolate instant win sweepstakes, the "Say it with the Lindt Bear" app, the New York holiday events and the Lindt Bear collection, visit http://www.Lindt.com, http://www.LindtBear.com, the Lindt Twitter handle or the Lindt Facebook page. 

About Lindt & Sprungli
Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprungli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 125 countries.  Lindt & Sprungli operates eight production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs 7,700 worldwide.  Lindt USA operates more than 60 retail stores in the U.S., Lindt Chocolate RSVP, the company's premium direct selling program, and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels.  For more information on Lindt, visit http://www.lindt.com.

SOURCE  Lindt USA

Lindt USA

CONTACT: Christine McCarthy, +1-617-939-8363, cmccarthy@conecomm.com

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

All-New Digital Entertainment Channel NARR8 Launches On iPad

NARR8 Offers Exciting New Way to Experience Comics, Novels, and Nonfiction for iPad Users Worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NARR8, a new digital entertainment start-up, today announces the launch of the NARR8 application for iPad© and iPad© Mini. NARR8 is a completely free-to-download, free-to-use app that offers a great variety of original episodic multimedia series for digital devices. The app is available to download worldwide in English and Russian with plans to expand into other languages next year. Further, NARR8 will join the growing Android community and be available for Web in early 2013.

NARR8 is a digital content channel that delivers original, interactive content series including motion comics, interactive novels, and interactive nonfiction. The service's initial content offering encompasses a huge assortment of content genres ranging from horror and science fiction to popular science; from world history to superheroes and video games, and much more. By utilizing HTML5 technology with a proprietary editing platform, NARR8 creates an innovative interactive experience that allows for smooth animations to bring high quality art to life with bold special effects and full audio soundtracks.

"It's no secret that the digital landscape is changing at a rapid pace, especially with regards to multimedia content. With this in mind, NARR8 was designed to help evolve and shape the future of digital entertainment consumption," said founder Alexander Vashchenko. "Fresh, original IPs developed by truly passionate creatives leads to an unparalleled user experience. By covering a wide breadth of genres with consistent updates, we've created a content channel that has something for everyone that both encourages and rewards engagement over time."

Founded October of 2011 by experienced digital content producer and artist Alexander Vashchenko, NARR8 currently includes eight development studios headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with satellite operations in San Francisco, California. NARR8 is rapidly growing as both a creative developer and author of a powerful, user-friendly, and completely free-to-use mobile platform with recent funding of $4 (U.S.) million from IMI.VC Venture Company, a Moscow-based investment firm led by successful Internet investor and visionary Igor Matsanyuk. Launching with a multitude of diverse series, NARR8 will regularly release new episodes and series through the application on a bi-weekly basis.

Download NARR8 for free through the App Store!
To download the latest information and assets: http://ftp.narr8.me/pub/ENG/

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About NARR8

NARR8 is a digital content channel delivering a wide array of exclusive and original IPs throughout a broad spectrum of creative genres. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia with satellite operations in San Francisco, the company was founded by current CTO Alexander Vashchenko, a veteran artist, game developer, and content creator, and funded by IMI.VC, a Moscow-based investment company. NARR8 currently has over 100 employees encompassing key business functions and creative staff throughout eight internally owned and operated studios.

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CONTACT: Alisa Faber, PR Manager, af@narr8.me

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New iKey® Compact Rugged Keyboard Is Ideal For Public Safety Market

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iKey®, the world leader in premium input devices, is pleased to announce the latest release in its ultra-compact line of full-travel keyboards. The SWB-86-TP keyboard offers users a ruggedized keyboard with a small footprint suited for high data-entry.

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This latest addition to the WaterBoard(TM) line has the tactile feel of a standard desktop keyboard, while maintaining the rugged durability of all iKey products.  With red LED backlit keys and laser etched legend, the SWB-86-TP is well suited for low light environments.  Featuring an integrated touchpad, this easy to install unit has a USB interface and is completely plug-and-play with no additional drivers needed.

The SWB-86-TP is ideal for in-vehicle applications. It can easily be integrated into a three-piece mobile computing solution with iKey's new line of rugged, daylight-readable, touchscreen displays, including the 12.1-inch IK-FPMT-12-1000. Like all of iKey's products, the SWB-86-TP is fully sealed to NEMA 4X specifications, making it resistant to accidental spills, easy to clean, and impermeable to corrosives.

"Many of our public safety customers require a rugged keyboard but don't want to sacrifice typing speed or accuracy" Dave Huddleston, iKey Operations Manager, said. "The SWB-86-TP was engineered to address these needs, combining the convenience of a compact keyboard sealed to IP65 standards with full-travel key caps."

Additional information outlining the features and benefits of the SWB-86-TP can also be viewed on the iKey website at http://www.ikey.com or on iKey's YouTube Channel.

About iKey, Ltd.: iKey designs and manufactures rugged, sealed keyboards, displays, pointing devices for industrial, public safety, medical and military applications. A pioneer in its industry since 1989, iKey is known as an innovator of industrial computer peripherals. For more information, visit http://www.ikey.com.

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Altair Unveils PBS Analytics 12 at Supercomputing 2012 - Delivering Faster, More Insightful Data Analysis and Visualization of HPC Workloads

Rebuilt from the ground up, the new PBS Analytics scales to support millions of job records

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Supercomputing 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Altair (booth #3015) today introduced PBS Analytics 12.0, a significantly advanced version of its popular data analysis and visualization tool for high-performance computing.  PBS Analytics furnishes a deeper, more accurate understanding of an organization's HPC infrastructure for cost allocation, capacity planning, and improving your overall ROI.

PBS Analytics 12.0, to be released soon, has been rebuilt from the ground up to meet a rapidly growing demand for increasingly comprehensive analysis of HPC usage with sophisticated charts and dashboards - tracking jobs and resources, implementing chargeback and showback accounting, performing root-cause analyses and even visualizing power use. With its new features, huge volumes of data can be analyzed quickly and easily.

"Our latest PBS Analytics software is brand new, both inside and out," said Bill Nitzberg, chief technology officer for PBS Works at Altair.  "We've incorporated a new, high-performance database, re-engineered our data collectors to be more robust and completely redesigned the user experience. PBS Analytics 12.0 provides the charts users need out-of-the-box, delivers snappy performance, and scales up to support millions of job records."

Administrators can immediately be productive with PBS Analytics 12.0 by taking advantage of the built-in charts, including new productivity charts and new efficiency charts.  There is no steep learning curve.  A new utilization chart shows the percentage of utilization adjusted for configuration of the system, accounting for the addition or deletion of nodes over time. This capability can improve overall IT efficiency and justify IT investments by illuminating actual usage. It also enables discovery of usage hot spots, pinpointing where adding additional resources will have the greatest impact and usage "deserts," where resources can be replaced.

In addition to the out-of-the-box charts, PBS Analytics 12.0 is more customizable than ever.  A new chart designer makes creating custom charts quick and simple.  PBS Analytics 12.0 adds support for site-defined PBS Professional resources, such as GPUs, licenses, and scratch space.  Finally, administrators can define totally customized metrics, adding their own unique, enterprise-specific measures directly into the data stream.

Using PBS Analytics 12.0 requires only a browser-based user interface, a set of Web services and one or more data importers to introduce data into the PBS Analytics database.

For a full list of live demos being presented by PBS Works at SC12, please visit PBS Works.

About PBS Works

PBS Works(TM), Altair's suite of on-demand cloud computing technologies, allows enterprises to maximize ROI on existing infrastructure assets. PBS Works is the most widely implemented software environment for managing grid, cloud, and cluster computing resources worldwide. Its flagship product, PBS Professional®, allows enterprises to easily share distributed computing resources across geographic boundaries. With additional tools for portal-based submission, analytics, and data management, the PBS Works suite is a comprehensive solution for optimizing HPC environments. Leveraging a revolutionary "pay-for-use" unit-based business model, PBS Works delivers increased value and flexibility over conventional software-licensing models. Visit http://www.pbsworks.com to learn more about how PBS Works makes high-performance computing faster, smarter and more productive.

About Altair

Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of business and engineering information. Privately held, with more than 1,500 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 26-year track record for high-end software and consulting services for engineering, high-performance computing and enterprise analytics, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, visit http://www.altair.com and http://www.simulatetoinnovate.com.

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CONTACT: Deana Alicea, Airfoil for Altair, +1-248-304-1457, Alicea@airfoilgroup.com

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

Xamarin Announces Worldwide Consulting Partner Program

Company sees dramatic increase in demand for mobile app development services on Xamarin's platform; launches program with over 20 partners

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xamarin, the company empowering thousands of businesses to rapidly build rich, native iOS and Android apps, today announced the Xamarin Consulting Partner Program. Driven by the explosive growth that Xamarin has experienced during the past year, with more than 195,000 developers using the platform to build enterprise, consumer and gaming apps, the Consulting Partner Program will help customers accelerate app time-to-market and get the most out of their mobile strategy.

Now, businesses looking to build native applications across device platforms can draw on Xamarin's consulting partner network for deep experience building successful apps for organizations including Microsoft, O2 and City of London, among many others.

The Xamarin Consulting Partner Program has two tiers. Authorized Consulting Partners enable customers to find deep technical expertise within the broad Xamarin development ecosystem. Premier Consulting Partners are hand-selected by Xamarin based on their consulting experience and proven Xamarin expertise as demonstrated by the quality and range of apps shipped on the platform. Xamarin is launching with 10 Premier Consulting Partners, including West Monroe Partners, RBA Consulting, Redpoint Technologies, ITR Mobility, ASP Soft, Hitcents and Info Support, among others.

"Customers know that today's successful mobile strategy must deliver great apps to users across a broad spectrum of devices," said John Sprunger, mobility practice lead at West Monroe Partners, a Xamarin Premier Partner. "With Xamarin, we can deliver the reach and user experiences that our customers desire quickly and cost effectively."

Alongside the Consulting Partner Program, Xamarin is also announcing a series of consulting services packages to be delivered by select Premier Partners. The packages, which are designed to help customers at any stage of mobile development, include:

    --  The App Kickoff package which focuses on architecture, best practices
        and solutions to mobile-unique problems.
    --  The InFlight Review package which includes a code review to identify
        solutions to problems and opportunities for performance and memory
        optimization.
    --  The Lightning Consultation package which is designed to provide quick
        answers to specific problems.
"Mobile is now central to business strategy as companies recognize the power to transform customer relationships and business processes," said Nat Friedman, co-founder and CEO at Xamarin. "A successful mobile strategy means delivering amazing mobile experiences across a diverse device landscape, quickly. Our Consulting Partners and Services accelerate and improve mobile strategy and execution for companies who want faster, better results."

To become a Partner or to find a Xamarin partner, visit xamarin.com/consulting-partners

About Xamarin

Xamarin's mission is to make it fast, easy and fun to build amazing, native mobile apps using C#. Xamarin's cross-platform mobile development software allows developers to use their existing skills, code and tools to build fully native apps for iOS and Android that can share code with Windows apps. Developers get to market quickly with native apps while sharing up to 90 percent of source code across device platforms. From indie developers to consulting firms to enterprise organizations, businesses of all sizes use Xamarin to accelerate and simplify the creation of high-performance, native consumer, corporate and gaming apps. This year, Xamarin's worldwide developer community will meet for the first Xamarin Evolve event, April 8-11, 2013 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit http://xamarin.com/ or https://twitter.com/xamarinhq.

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