Join the Communications Industry's Leaders at the "Smart Solutions for Next Generation Telcos" Virtual Event
LONDON, November 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Computaris [http://www.computaris.com ], leading consultant and system integrator in
the communications industry, invites you to celebrate their 2 decade anniversary by
joining the Smart Solutions for Next Generation Telcos [http://webexpo.computaris.com ]
virtual event organized on November 14-15.
Connect with the communications industry's leaders during live webinars and webcasts
on key telecom topics: Loyalty and Churn, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Policy
Management, Real-time Rating and Charging, and Mobile Money. Benefit from live Q&A
sessions, in-depth industry insight and thought leadership, and networking opportunities.
- Acision - Using a Real Time Rating and Charging Engine to Help Empower
Subscribers to Define Their Own Package, Reduce Bill Shock and Allow Hybrid Accounts
- Amdocs - The Power of Policy Control
- Computaris - There Is No Size Fits All for MVNOs
- Computaris - Telcos in the Gen-C (Connected Consumer) Era
- CSMG - Emerging MVNO Opportunities for 2013 and Beyond: Trends and
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- DigitalRoute - Using the DigitalRoute Mediation Platform to Achieve Policy
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- OpenCloud - The Future of Real-Time Communications - Laying Foundations for
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- Sandvine - Making Cents of Internet Phenomena Through Network Business
Intelligence
- SAP - Monetizing M2M
- Sicap - NFC: Must-Dos to Turn Trials Into Reality
- Siemens - Siemens CMTS Boundary-breaking Combination for New Revenues and
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Mobile Promotions Market: Mobile Advertising and Interaction Industry Analysis for Consumer Enabled Product Authentication with Smart Phones
DALLAS, November 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
ReportsnReports.com updates its store with "Mobile Advertising / Promotions and
Consumer Enabled Product Authentication with Smart Phones" market research report.
This brave new mobile world is leading to a host of opportunities across a number of
industries from packaging / labels converters, retailer and brand owners, smart phone
handset and App providers to digital printing equipment builders and others. Rapid
developments in mobile technology including smart phones and signal transmission
technologies (3G, 4G, Wi-Fi) together with the huge success of the 'App Store' model and
the now widespread use of mobile action codes can now provide completely unprecedented
access to online 'additional content' of various kinds.
This is offering the possibility of 'interactive experiences' that can (in the context
of this report be employed for the following types of application:
The two functions listed above are quite distinct but are clearly connected insofar as
both serve to enhance a brand, one by assisting sales, the other by protecting the genuine
article.
Scope Of this Report
Geographical Worldwide
Types Of Mobile Device In A Broad Sense, Mobile Devices Are Categorically Broken
Down Into Portable And Stationary Equipment. Technically, Mobile Devices Are Categorized
As Below:
- Handheld Mobile Devices - Smart Phones
- Tablets
- Laptop Pcs
In The Context Of This Report, The Primary Area Of Focus Is 'Smart Phones'.
Types Of Usage:
- Mobile Marketing (Advertising & Promotion)
- Product Authentication / Brand Protection.
Industries Being Impacted:
Supplier Groups Impacted:
- Packaging / Labels Converter Printers
- General Printing & Publishing Industries
- Suppliers Of Inks & Coatings
- Suppliers Of Digital Printing Equipment
- Suppliers Of Brand Protection Solutions
- Suppliers Of Digital Printing Solutions
- Suppliers Of Telephony & Networking Solutions
Other Groups Impacted:
- Brand Owners
- Retailers
- Consumers
Major Types Of Trigger
- Marker Based
- Location Based
Major Types Of Mobile Action Codes
The Major Types Of 'Mobile Action Code' Technologies:
- Printed 2d / Qr Code Systems
- Other Smart Phone Enabled Systems With Printed Codes
- Digital Watermarks Embedded In Print
- Other Smart Phone Enabled Systems - Not Printed
- Self Authenticating Systems
- Embedded Devices (Nfc)
- Hardware Devices
This report "Mobile Advertising / Promotions and Consumer Enabled Product
Authentication with Smart Phones" may also help understand opportunities & threats for:
PACKAGING / LABEL CONVERTERS & PRINTERS
- Mobile Marketing Communications (advertising & sales promotions)
- Consumer Enabled Product Authentication on the move
BRAND OWNERS Huge expenditures are made annually by leading brand owners on
marketing communications, still mostly on traditional methods but online and mobile are
growing fast.
- Achieving novelty, freshness and interest is a key to success Traditional
marketing methods risk becoming tired and uninteresting Consumers get bored quickly.
It is a given that brand owners websites today are well conceived navigable, informative
and attractive. But this is no longer enough - No brand owner can afford to be 'bland' on
the internet - The online mobile world offers the platform to be highly innovative and to
differentiate a brand from competition.
- Online enables brand owners to engage 'interactively' with consumers (in stark
contrast to the traditional one way emission of advertising messages of the old days).
Add to this the 'analytics' capabilities that are available plus the potential of social
media to make campaigns go 'viral'
- Consumer Enabled Product Authentication on the move
RETAILERS Major potential benefits exist here eCommerce has been drawing
shoppers away from traditional retail stores:
- Retailers need to find ways to draw shoppers back - One way is to provide an
experience that engages and gets the full attention of consumers
- The smart phone handset is the essential tool for accessing and viewing such
'additional content' with its enhanced experience - For example: To register purchases,
guarantees and the like
CONSUMERS New mobile marketing communications (advertising &sales promotion)
techniques:
- Consumers will be able to receive clear advertising and sales promotion messages and
to engage in special offers or competitions
- Consumers will be able to opt in (or opt out) of relevant material The
overall amount of 'clutter' that an individual is subjected to will be reduced
- The consumer will also be empowered to carry out mobile product authentication on
the move
THE DIGITAL PRINTING INDUSTRY - Many of the tools needed to for effective mobile
action codes and also consumer enabled product authentication can be enhanced with
sequential numbering or coding either encrypted or not - And digital printing is the key
to achieving these requirements
EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS - From smart phone handset manufacturers to App developers, the
broader and deeper the understanding of the different players in the industries involved
and their respective needs the better.
The promise of being able to offer unlimited 'additional content' online that may
be dynamic as well as static is simply a sensational opportunity for brand owners and
marketers.
Major Points in the Table of Contents for the report "Mobile Advertising / Promotions
and Consumer Enabled Product Authentication with Smart Phones" cover:
Executive Summary
Report Structure
Background
Converging Technologies
The Enlightened Packaging Converter / Printer
Where The Money Goes - Marketing Communications
Where The Money Goes - Counterfeiting Losses / Brand Protection
Key Benefits Of Smart Phone Enabled Brand Enhancement
Exploring Opportunities
Shaping The Future
Scope Of Report
1. Introduction
2. Trends In Marketing Communications
3. Mobile Marketing / Advertising & Sales Promotions
4. Social Media Marketing
5. Retailing - In-store Shopping Vs Ecommerce
6. Consumer Enabled Product Authentication
7. Mobile Action Codes
8. Trends In Smart Phones & Other Mobile Devices
9. Implications For Packaging & Print Industries
Appendices - Leading Companies
- Leading Companies - Smart Phone Enabled End User Authentication
- Leading Companies - Mass Serialisation Products / Coding Systems
- Leading Companies - Digital Watermarking & Covert Codes
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Epson and Plastic Logic Announce Cooperation at electronica 2012
MUNICH and DRESDEN, Germany, November 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Leaders in their respective fields cooperate to broaden
the applications for flexible plastic displays
Epson Europe Electronics GmbH will present a controller/driver developed for Plastic
Logic's innovative flexible plastic displays at electronica 2012 in Munich. The
collaboration between the two companies has allowed optimisation of performance targeted
at displays between 1 and 5 size.
The Epson controller/driver S1D13541 for electrophoretic displays (EPD) combines all
of the fundamental components for controlling an EPD on one single module. The S1D13541
contains an EPD controller with four display pipelines, which can be used in parallel to
represent up to 16 levels of grey. Furthermore, it contains 480 TFT source driver outputs
as well as a built-in memory and supports display resolutions up to 480 x 854 pixels. The
module also integrates a waveform memory, a DC/DC booster circuit (optional usage) for the
generation of all required display voltages, as well as a temperature sensor.
In combination with an external TFT gate driver, the S1D13541 forms an ideal system,
allowing this new display technology from Plastic Logic to be used in a broad range of
applications, including healthcare and automotive applications, as well as in mobile
devices and smart cards.
Plastic Logic has developed a flexible plastic display technology using organic thin
film transistors (OTFT) http://www.plasticlogic.com/technology. The use of a plastic
substrate instead of glass enables completely new applications and products. As a result,
Plastic Logic can manufacture flexible plastic EPDs (monochrome and colour) in various
sizes (from 1 to 20 ), which are extremely light, ultra-thin, particularly robust and
very low power. These displays can be manufactured with thicknesses considerably thinner
than 400 microm and with a bendability radius of at least 15 mm.
Dr. Peter Fischer, CTO at Plastic Logic explained: "Plastic Logic's versatile display
solutions are all based on plastic and offer our customers the ability to improve their
applications, as well as develop completely new products: from a wristband with an
integrated flexible display to large area signage. We are delighted to announce the
partnership between Epson and Plastic Logic, which has led to the development of a
solution focused on our flexible plastic display sizes in the range of one to five inches
and based on Epson's EPD controller S1D13541. This will offer great advantages for various
applications, including mobile devices and will allow the freedom for new product design
approaches."
"In recent years Epson has concentrated its development in particular on the
development of unique EPD controllers for eBook customers. Our next objective is to expand
our product range to also include industrial and other promising new applications," stated
Manfred Wittmeir, IC Department Manager at Epson Europe Electronics. "Electrophoretic
displays based on the S1D13541 module are the ideal solution for any customer wanting to
develop EPD based applications in a simple way and without the necessity for a complex
technical learning process."
Epson Europe Electronics GmbH will showcase the first display samples based on its
cooperation with Plastic Logic at electronica 2012 in Munich (13-16 November) in hall A4,
stand 224.
About Epson Europe Electronics GmbH
Epson Europe Electronics GmbH is a marketing, engineering and sales company and the
European Headquarters for electronic devices of the Seiko Epson Corporation, Japan.
Headquartered in Munich/Germany since 1989 with 60 employees, Epson Europe Electronics
GmbH has several European sales representatives and has a European-wide network of
distributors.
Epson Europe Electronics provides value added services for semiconductors and quartz
devices targeted to the mobile communication, automotive and home visual market. Epson
products are recognised for energy saving, low power, small form factors and rapid time to
market. Information about Epson Europe Electronics GmbH is available on the Internet under http://www.epson-electronics.de
About Plastic Logic
Since Plastic Logic was founded by researchers from the Cavendish Laboratory at
Cambridge University, the company has been at the forefront of research and investment
into plastic electronics. The company has achieved many technological firsts including the
production of high quality colour rugged plastic displays, demonstration of animation on
an EPD driven by OTFTs and production yields of its flexible plastic displays comparable
to the LCD industry.
Companies interested in working together with Plastic Logic should contact
info@plasticlogic.com.
Epson Europe Electronics GmbH and Plastic Logic
CONTACT: Media Contact at Plastic Logic: Rachel Lichten, Business Communications Manager, An der Bartlake 5, 01109 Dresden, Tel.: +49-351-88344-120, Fax: +49-351-88344-100, Email: rachel.lichten@plasticlogic.com
Coldplay Returns To U.S. For Three Final 2012 Shows Including A Very Special New Year's Eve Concert With JAY Z
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, December 31, Coldplay will round off a memorable year by performing a very special co-headline show with JAY Z at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
The New Year's Eve show will be preceded by two headline shows for the band, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on December 29 and at Barclays Center, Brooklyn on December 30. Naturally 7 will be the supporting act for the December 29 and 30 shows. The three year-end dates mark Coldplay's only remaining US shows for 2012.
This will be the second time in two years that Coldplay has celebrated the new year with long-term friend and collaborator JAY Z, the band having shared the bill with him at a Las Vegas concert in 2010. More recently, JAY Z performed onstage with Coldplay at the spectacular London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony.
The two Brooklyn dates also mark the first shows that Coldplay has put on sale in NYC since September 2005.
Tickets for the Uncasville show will go on sale on Friday, November 16, at 10 AM ET, at http://www.LiveNation.com.
Tickets for the two Brooklyn shows will go on sale on Saturday, November 17, at 10 AM ET, at http://www.LiveNation.com.
Citi® cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets for the two Brooklyn shows beginning Tuesday, November 13, at 10 AM ET through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit http://www.citiprivatepass.com.
Coldplay releases Live 2012, its new concert film / live album, on November 19.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
CONTACT: Coldplay, Ambrosia Healy, ambrosia@thefunstar.com; Jay Z, Jana Fleishman, JF@rocnation.com; Live Nation, Liz Morentin, lizmorentin@livenation.com
2BET2 games get even more interactive with the launch of 2BET2 Tournaments
GIBRALTAR, Nov. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Socialitize launches the next generation interactive social sports game: 2Bet2 Tournaments. Using real historical fixtures and odds and random weighted results players test their sporting knowledge against their friends and prove that they have the best sports knowledge out there.
Adriaan Brink, CEO of Socialitize comments, "On 2BET2 users can place social bets on the money line, spread or totals, as well as a number of half time/full time bets. 2BET2 hosts a large number of sports and leagues from around the world. 2BET2 Tournaments takes all these elements and wraps them up in an engaging game with quick results giving players instant rewards. Add to this the 2BET2 leader board in 2BET2 Tournaments and serious sports fans have the opportunity to prove they are the biggest fans around and challenge their mates to a Facebook game."
2BET2 is completely free. Players install the app, get a bonus for joining, and after an informative tutorial, get playing.
Background
2BET2 is a free social sports betting game on Facebook. With informative up-to-date sports news of all major events including the Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Motor sports, Rugby and Cricket, it offers players an opportunity to bet on anything from midweek European Champions League Soccer to the NFL on a Sunday evening. Signing up through Facebook, users are given a bonus, and after taking the optional tutorial, they can start playing 2BET2 games. 2BET2 Turbo gives players a chance to have a quick game where events settle every minute and 2BET2 Tournaments gives players the opportunity to test their knowledge against their friends for their BB$.
Inmarsat to Implement Product Quality Assurance Programme in Co-ordination With Global VSAT Forum Framework
LONDON, November 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Global Xpress(R) 2013 Service Launch Will Include Earth Station Testing
Requirements Aligned with GVF 'Quality Products' Industry Initiative
Quality assurance is at the heart of Inmarsat's US$1.2 billion Global Xpress system.
The launch of this new satellite service will be enhanced through the implementation of
mandatory earth station testing requirements. This will be done in co-ordination with the
Global VSAT Forum (GVF), the international association of the satellite communications
industry.
Through Inmarsat's testing programme, earth station products to be used with the 2013
launch of Global Xpress broadband services will be required to demonstrate high levels of
performance to ensure customer satisfaction. Inmarsat's programme will be aligned with the
GVF Product Quality Assurance Framework, and meet the GVF Quality Products Industry
Initiative.
"Inmarsat is committed to ensuring that our customers receive high-performance
broadband satellite products," said Leo Mondale, MD of Global Xpress. "Our decision to
require product testing in alignment with the GVF Product Quality Assurance Framework is a
clear demonstration of that commitment."
"The global satellite industry is taking next-generation broadband solutions to a
higher level of performance," said David Hartshorn, Secretary General, GVF. "Inmarsat's
requirement for type-approved earth station products -- and Global Xpress' co-ordination
with the GVF Quality Products Initiative -- will give customers the standard of quality
that is essential in today's demanding marketplace."
GVF provides earth station testing through a mutually-recognized type approvals
framework and an industry-authorised network of testing entities. Major satellite
operators rely upon or conduct their own testing in co-ordination with the service, which
is provided by GVF through its Mutual Recognition Arrangement Working Group (MRA-WG).
"Global type-approvals, which have a major bearing on industry profitability and
competitiveness, have gained in importance as demand for satellite-based systems and
services have increased and volumes have risen," said Colin Robinson, Chairman of the
MRA-WG. "Inmarsat's support for the industry's quality-assurance initiative is well timed
to address that trend."
The MRA-WG maintains procedure GVF-101, which defines a set of standard tests that an
antenna or earth station manufacturer must perform in order to apply for type approval
from any satellite operator who is a member of GVF. Use of this procedure assures the
quality of the ground communication equipment and provides the earth station operator with
a complete set of measured and verified test data. This helps reduce the time and cost
required to bring new ground-segment technology to the market, provides credible measured
performance data for use in developing link budgets, thereby advancing the competitiveness
of satellite communications services.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent. For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com
GVF is the international association of the satellite communications industry.
Supported by 200 companies based in every major region of the world, GVF promotes higher
standards of service, greater levels of market access, improved regulatory conditions, and
heightened awareness by the private and public sectors of the advantages afforded by
state-of-the-art satellite-based fixed and mobile solutions.
Inmarsat
CONTACT: Media contact for Inmarsat Chris McLaughlin, VP, External Affairs, Inmarsat. Tel: +44(0)77-9627-6033, christopher.mclaughlin@inmarsat.com; Bell Pottinger for Inmarsat, Neville Rawlings, T: +44(0)207-861-2502, nrawlings@bell-pottinger.co.uk
GLM Acquires E-Commerce Events Group From Vertical Web Media, Publisher of Internet Retailer Media
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GLM today announced its acquisition of the events group of Vertical Web Media (VWM), including Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE), the leading e-commerce event in the United States, and two allied events - Internet Retailer Mobile Marketing & Commerce Forum (MMCF) and Internet Retailer Web Design and Usability Conference (IRWD). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition creates a strategic partnership between the two companies whereby the existing IRCE sales, marketing and operations team will remain with the events group and operate as an independent division of GLM, one of the country's largest operators of trade shows for the retailing market. VWM will continue to provide conference agenda development, speaker recruitment services and marketing support. VWM will retain all of its media properties, including its Internet Retailer Magazine, news and informational web sites, e-mail newsletters and research databases and directories.
Charles G. McCurdy, GLM Chairman and CEO, said, "The IRCE event presents top-quality, forward-looking conference content, and continues to see strong growth as to both conference attendees and exhibition participants. Because internet retailing and e-commerce are such important growth topics for the retailers and suppliers who attend GLM's existing shows, this is a natural extension of GLM's reach and impact within the supplier and retailer community."
"We are extremely excited about this collaboration with GLM," commented Jack Love, Chairman and Publisher, VWM. "Our extensive knowledge of and contacts within the e-commerce and online retail space, combined with GLM's tradeshow expertise and expansive reach within the retail community, lay a strong groundwork for future development of GLM events and Internet Retailer publications around the globe."
IRCE, the nation's largest conference and exhibition devoted to e-commerce developments and technologies, was launched in 2005. The annual event features approximately 600 e-commerce vendors and 100 conference sessions over a four-day period, and attracts nearly 9,000 e-retailing and e-commerce executives. Its speakers and attendees comprise the broadest collection of e-commerce competitors around the world, including retail chains, web-only merchants, retail goods manufacturers and wholesalers and consumer services companies. The 2013 edition of IRCE is scheduled to run June 4-7, at McCormick Place West, in Chicago.
IRWD, the leading web design and usability conference, was launched in 2008. The annual event features 60 exhibits and more than 30 conference sessions, including an SEO Day and Design Workshop. IRWD attracts a diverse crowd of top e-commerce executives, web designers and developers, and marketers from web-only merchants to e-commerce operations of the top chains. IRWD 2013 is scheduled to run February 11-13, at the Omni Orlando Resort, in Orlando.
MMCF, presenting cutting-edge marketing and e-commerce information for competitors in the mobile commerce space, was launched in 2010. The annual event features 40 exhibits and more than 25 conference sessions, attracting representatives from retail chains, web-only merchants, catalogers, branded manufacturers and e-commerce vendors. The most recent MMCF was held last month in San Diego.
McCurdy added, "There is a high degree of fragmentation in the e-commerce space, with both established and new service providers competing for retailers' business. We know from our research that retailers and suppliers whom GLM supports are in a high-adoption phase of online marketing and e-commerce capabilities. IRCE gives us the ability to embed access to credible e-commerce content and suppliers into our existing shows, above and beyond IRCE's strong base of participants and growth prospects."
GLM anticipates co-locating e-commerce content and resources drawn from IRCE's network with many of its existing shows, starting in 2013, and sees potential for expansion of IRCE-related events in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Vertical Web Media (VWM) is a privately held company based in Chicago that focuses on providing business intelligence for the e-commerce market, serving more than 75,000 publication subscribers and more than 280,000 unique monthly web visitors. VWM launched its monthly Internet Retailer Magazine in 1999, and today is the largest media group exclusively covering the e-commerce field. It operates a monthly magazine, two information and research web sites, two e-mail newsletters and seven annual research publications and databases, all directed to various aspects of the e-commerce business. Additional information is available online at http://www.internetretailer.com.
GLM creates face-to-face and online buying, selling and networking platforms for designers, product developers, manufacturers, reps, retailers and operators through tradeshow and event production, online community development and association management. GLM's shows include the New York International Gift Fair®, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair®, the National Stationery Show, Surf Expo and SURTEX®. 2013 launches include SPACE (Strategy, Product and Architecture for Consumer Environments) New York, SourcesNY and Creative & Lifestyle Arts. Additional information is available online at http://www.glmshows.com.
Media Contact:
Cate Salvatore/914-421-3313
csalvatore@glmshows.com
SumAll Adds Instagram to Social Metrics, Proving Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words -- Maybe More to Marketers
Adding to existing visual metrics, SumAll Digs Deeper, Offering Instagram Marketers Ability To Gain In-Depth, Actionable Insights From Activity Data, and Get Answers on Social Media ROI
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SumAll, a leading data visualization company, announced the addition of Instagram data to SumAll Social Metrics, an analytics tool that links a company's social activity against web traffic and revenue, revealing the return on social marketing.
Users can track Instagram, Facebook and Twitter activity alongside their purchase transactions and web traffic data on a single dashboard. SumAll is looking to eliminate data silos and, in turn, present all key datasets together to form a single, unified view of business. When datasets intersect, business users can see patterns and trends that lead them to make informed business decisions about what is truly driving traffic, sales and revenue.
With more than 80 million smartphone users posting photos on Instagram, the app has touched many lives with imagery. Many of the world's top brands have long known the power of a picture, and through Instagram businesses can leverage and use photos to augment their marketing strategies. But is it working? That is where SumAll Social Metrics comes in, revealing which pictures performed well, drove more traffic or increased revenue. SumAll Social Metrics also reveals Instagram's performance when compared against other social media platforms.
"This is a huge value add," said Dane Atkinson, CEO of SumAll. "Instagram has fast become a major piece of the marketing strategy for many social media managers. Connecting the dots from pictures to traffic to revenue is the critical piece in leveraging its role."
"Instagram has been an important marketing channel for us. Because our bikes are so colorful, visually connecting with customers has been a really powerful. The consistent engagement we see on Instragram (@pfcycles) has outshined most other social media channels," said Jordan Schau, founder of Pure Fix Cycles SumAll is really starting to give us a great overview of our business - from Google Analytics to Instagram to Stripe".
SumAll's Social Metrics combine the user's full social history, and updates it all in real-time. Users can slice, dice and compare their social data by interacting with the dashboard. Particular value adds for Instagram include filtering by filter, followers and advocacy. Users will never miss a beat with comprehensive and personalized insights illuminating things only a team of analysts would discover from their data.
SumAll can be viewed on a Web browser, tablet or mobile phone.
For more information on how to better leverage social media metrics visit http://www.sumall.com
About SumAll
SumAll, now deployed in 30 countries, is a forward thinking, socially conscious company focused on harnessing the full power of real-time business intelligence for growing businesses. Users can integrate multiple data sources including Facebook, Twitter, Google Analytics, eBay, PayPal, Shopify, Big Commerce, Magento and Instagram into one intuitive, interactive chart. Leading VC investors, Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Matrix Partners and Wellington Partners, back the company. For more information, visit https://sumall.com/.
Acromag's New Rugged COM Express® Module Carrier Card Offers Full-Featured I/O Plus Mini PCIe Expansion Site
Acromag's new ACEX4405is a rugged, full-featured carrier board for COM Express modules offering a wide assortment of peripheral I/O connections and a mini PCIe slot for production or prototype systems.
WIXOM, Mich., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new ACEX4405 carrier card hosts Type 2 or Type 3 COM Express modules in a small footprint of only 95mm x 125mm. Designed for extreme applications, the ACEX4405 has an extra rigid PCB and extended temperature support. Features include dual ports for Gigabit Ethernet, RS232/422, and USB plus many other features. A mini PCIe slot adds further flexibility for expanded, high-speed I/O capabilities. Locking and latching connectors prevent shock or vibration from loosening cables. The single quantity list price is $695.
COM Express is an embedded computing standard that is becoming increasingly popular as a cost-effective solution that balances size, performance, I/O, thermal, and scalability. The extremely flexible architecture allows users to select from a vast offering of processor modules and pair them with a carrier card that meets their application's I/O requirements. The rapid deployment and long-term viability through use of interchangeable components make COM Express very appealing to the defense, aerospace, industrial automation, transportation, and medical markets.
Acromag's carrier card supports a wide variety of applications with a broad feature set. In addition to the Ethernet, serial, and USB support, the ACEX4405 includes dual SATA connectors, audio, and VGA video interfaces. The board also has a standard ATX power connector with LEDs for power and status indication. If additional cooling is required, the carrier provides an optional fan power interface. Scalable data storage is accommodated by a CompactFlash socket with ejector. LVDS ports are available for LCD panel display and LCD backlight control.
"The ACEX4405 is ideal for quick prototype or proof-of-concept designs, but it also provides an extra degree of ruggedness for production systems and OEM applications," explained Joe Primeau, director or marketing and sales for Acromag's Embedded Solutions Group. "With support for a broad range of I/O and communication interfaces, this off-the-shelf carrier card can help you greatly reduce the time to design a semi-custom COM Express computer."
About Acromag
Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. They are an AS9100 and ISO 9001-certified international corporation with a world headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of industrial I/O products including a variety of process instruments, signal conditioners, and distributed fieldbus I/O modules that are available with a 7-year warranty. Industries served include chemical processing, manufacturing, defense, energy, and water services.
Tangent Communications owner of printed.com; provider of sticker printing
(http://www.printed.com/products/32/stickers--labels ) and general online printing
services, has announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the
multi-national online company Goodprint for GBP10.2 million.
The Acquisition will provide access to Goodprint's 120,000 existing customers, and
boosts Tangent's international profile with immediate presence in 17 countries, including
France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and gives access to Goodprint's innovative mobile
technology. Goodprint delivered an operating profit of GBP1.2m for the year ended
September 2012;
The Concert Party, comprising Tangent chairman Michael Green, chief executive Timothy
Green and executive director Nicholas Green, will acquire 32.6m of the placing shares,
taking their combined shareholding to more than 91m shares (33% of the enlarged share
capital).
Part of the proceeds from the placing will be used to "accelerate investment in online
growth" for Tangent's Printed.com brand and Goodprint's goodprint.co.uk and pan-European
smileprint brands.
Timothy Green said in a statement: "Goodprint will sit alongside the existing
Printed.com business to create a multi brand web division. Printed.com has seen revenues
grow by more than 100% in the six months to the end of August 2012. We believe that the
combined company will be a major force in the rapidly growing market of small businesses
and consumers who value the convenience online customisation and personalisation offers."
"Through the acquisition, Tangent will gain instant access to an international market
since Goodprint already operates in 17 countries, including Germany, France, and the
Netherlands. The deal will also boost Tangent's portfolio with access to a greater range
of creative templates for marketing materials, over 120,000 new customers across Europe
and an immediate presence on mobile."
"This acquisition represents a step change for our business. This industry is
expanding and we intend to be amongst the leaders."
The company highlighted rapid growth in sticker printing
[http://www.printed.com/products/32/stickers--labels ], and general online printing
services Printed.com backed by a GBP600,000 advertising spend in the period, as well as
margin improvement in its Ravensworth and Tangent On Demand digital print businesses where
it was able to raise pricing "without significant impact on customer numbers or revenues."
About printed.com
printed.com is an online only printing store offering high quality printing of paper
products, from business cards to postcards, stickers to luxury wedding stationery at an
affordable rate. To find out more about their printed products and the benefits that they
can offer your business please visit http://www.printed.com
Inside Real Estate Helps Real Estate Agents Take Web Marketing To A New Level
Launch of New Website, IREWebsites.com, Adds Much-Needed Services to the Company's Robust Real Estate Marketing Suite
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A quick look at the home page of Inman News reveals that real estate agents are not strangers to internet marketing. But, as in many industries today, the proliferation of new online tools and changing channels makes it difficult for real estate agents to achieve results. That's the reason Inside Real Estate launched its new website on Wednesday, http://www.irewebsites.com, and it's the message the company is carrying with it to NAR's Realtors Conference and Expo this week in Orlando, Florida.
With the launch of IREWebsites.com, Inside Real Estate introduces a "proven online real estate marketing formula," a tested system for acquiring home buyer and seller leads online. "We've spent a lot of time perfecting this offering, and our agents are seeing phenomenal results," says Joe Skousen, IRE founder and CEO.
Inside Real Estate began as a platform provider, offering real estate agents an all-in-one platform for generating and managing online real estate leads. The solution includes an IDX-enabled website, a blogging platform, social media integration and a lead management system. "We learned early that agents weren't taking advantage of all the system had to offer. They weren't leveraging advanced blogging, SEO and social media features that can drive real results online," says Skousen.
The company discovered that the average real estate agent didn't have time to learn and apply some of the system's most powerful features. So Inside Real Estate began building out its own in-house marketing team that would do the work for its clients. The team consists of experts in online real estate marketing, covering all the basic skill-sets: copywriting, online PR, search engine optimization, social media marketing and lead management. "What we offer is not simply support for software," Skousen says, "It's a virtual online marketing team comprised of experts who understand how to reach and engage with home buyers and sellers online."
To learn more about Inside Real Estate, visit http://www.irewebsites.com or contact Joseph Skousen at jaskousen@inside-real-estate.com or (800) 656-1646.
About Inside Real Estate
Inside Real Estate offers advanced online marketing services for real estate agents, combined with an all-in-one web marketing suite. The solution helps real estate agents penetrate their local markets online and take advantage of well-accepted data showing that home purchases begin online. By combining latest technologies for real estate listing distribution and lead capture with the latest strategies in SEO, social media, and online PR, the company is able to offer agents an online solution that delivers real marketing results and frees up more time for local prospecting.
Media Contact: Joseph Skousen jaskousen@inside-real-estate.com or (800) 656-1646.
Bare Necessities Celebrates 30 Years of Calvin Klein Underwear with Tantalizing New Digital Lookbook
It's like Marky Mark and Kate Moss are back in sexy underwear, primping for the 21st Century!
EDISON, N.J., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bare Necessities has launched an online digital lookbook in celebration of Calvin Klein's 30 years of iconic underwear, and it's the hottest photo spread since Marky Mark strutted his stuff for photographer Herb Ritts in 1992.
Bare Necessities has been very busy in the digital space this year, pushing the technology envelope with innovative digital catalogs featuring the sexiest models and brands in the lingerie industry in amazing photosets.
In this new effort, Bare Necessities' hot photography and elegant design aesthetic are on full display, featuring hunky guys with chiseled abs and gorgeous women modeling fabulous underwear, bra and sleepwear styles, and edgy and seductive intimate fashion like only Calvin Klein can create.
The lookbook is interactive, featuring layers of lush video, bringing the sensational photography to life. You can check it out right now at http://www.barenecessities.com/CK.
"Discuss designer underwear and fashion, and no brand is as emblematic as Calvin Klein," said Jay Dunn, Chief Marketing Officer for Bare Necessities. "Mr. Klein once said his advertising was not intended to be provocative, it was intended to be exciting. Clearly, it was both, and we've attempted to capture that passion in our tribute to our friends at Calvin Klein."
As part of this historic campaign, Bare Necessities is offering FREE shipping on all Calvin Klein purchases through November 19,( )2012, using the promo code X15OFF. Bare Necessities carries over 300 styles by Calvin Klein in sleepwear, bras, hosiery, shapewear, and underwear.
Bare Necessities is the largest online specialty retailer of women's and men's branded and designer intimate apparel and lingerie. Since 1998, Bare Necessities has featured bras ranging from band size 28 to 56 and cup sizes AA to N, as well as a variety of other products up to a size 6X and 24W, including one of the best selections of shapewear, hosiery, swimwear, and shaping clothing for average, full-busted, and plus-size women. In February of 2012, Bareplus.com was launched, providing a vast selection of intimate fashion exclusively for curvy women. Bare Necessities features over 180 national and international brands such as Wolford, La Perla, Bali, Calvin Klein, DKNY, HUE, Under Armour, SPANX, Skinnygirl by Bethenny Frankel, Chantelle, Wacoal, Hanky Panky, and many more!
Page Plus Cellular Plans Get More Data, Lower Overage Rates
HOLLAND, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepaid mobile service provider Page Plus Cellular announced it has improved two of its most popular monthly plans, Talk n Text 1200 and Unlimited Talk n Text. Both plans have received an increase in their data allotments with no increase in cost, as well as reduced "overage" rates for using more minutes/texts/data than the plans provide.
Talk n Text 1200 now provides 250 MB of data, increased from the previous 100 MB. This plan also includes 1,200 voice minutes and 3,000 text/picture messages for $29.95 per month. In addition, if customers run out of minutes, texts or data before their renewal date, they can now add more for just $.05 per minute, text or MB of data. By adding a $10 cash balance to their account, for example, they can get an additional 200 MB of data, which will roll over if it's not all used in the current month.
The Unlimited Talk n Text plan has also received a data increase, from 100 MB to 200 MB of data per month. Besides providing double the amount of data as before, this plan also provides unlimited talking and unlimited texting for $39.95 per month. The data overage rate for this plan has also been reduced to $.05 per MB.
According to Page Plus Marketing Manager Denny Scher, the company will also be launching a new top-tier monthly plan later this month that will provide unlimited talking, unlimited texting and 5 GB of data for $69.95 per month. "The new top-tier plan, with its 5 GB of data, is for the 'super user' segment of customers who use a higher than average amount of mobile data," said Scher. "At its $69.95 price point, people who use a lot of data will be able to save quite a bit of money compared to other plans with this much data. The plan has great value, especially considering the nationwide coverage Page Plus provides."
Page Plus Cellular is a prepaid cell phone service provider with nationwide coverage on one of the largest wireless networks in the United States. Page Plus is consistently ranked among the top prepaid mobile providers for low rates, flexible plans and exceptional customer service. Page Plus cell phones and prepaid cellular plans are available through its large national network of dealers, and on its Web site at http://www.PagePlusCellular.com.
National University College expands Online Division with launch of 9 degree programs
Online courses in Spanish prepare Hispanic students for new careers
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National University College, a U.S. leader in educating Hispanics by offering courses online and in Spanish, announced today it is adding nine degree programs.
Students can begin enrolling today in accredited programs that include four degrees focused in business, four degrees in criminal justice, and a bachelor's of science in nursing. The new degrees prepare students to be forensic investigators, information systems analysts, human resources specialists, nurses and other high-demand jobs in line with the workforce needs of employers across the country.
"Our mission is to help Hispanics be more competitive in the labor market so they can continue to improve their contributions to their families, their neighborhoods, their cities and ultimately their country," said Jonathan Morris, Executive Vice President of National University College - Online Division. "Education is pivotal to achieve any of these."
Many students, Morris said, are motivated to enroll by the 24/7 class schedule flexibility, the expansive options of degrees, and the ability to enroll in classes taught in Spanish.
"A good number of our students have full time jobs but want better careers. Or perhaps they never finished their college education and now their busy lives include caring for family. Our programs have proven to be ideal for them," said Morris, who has directed the expansion of National University College - Online to reach Hispanic students in 44 states since 2011.
The new programs are:
-- Associate Degree in Business Administration
-- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in General Business
-- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Human Resources
-- Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Business
Intelligence
-- Bachelor in Criminal Justice with a Major in Homeland Security
-- Bachelor in Criminal Justice with a Major in Forensic Investigation
-- Bachelor in Criminal Justice with a Major in Human Services
-- Bachelor in Criminal Justice with a Major in Cyber Crimes
-- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
For more information about National University College - Online offerings and enrollment, go to online.nuc.edu or contact the Office of Admissions by email at matricula@nuc.edu or call toll-free 1-888-871-0533.
National University College - Online is a division of National University College, which has offered accredited degree programs and training for more than 30 years in Puerto Rico. National University College is a member of the Eduk Group, the largest private postsecondary education company in Puerto Rico uniquely focused on offering career-oriented programs to students in Spanish.
"Educational attainment is very important for Hispanics,"said Dolymari Garcia Davila, Dean of Academic Affairs for the Online Division. "We have found that by providing programs online, with classes and all student services offered fully in Spanish, we can give them the greatest opportunity for success and take a step at closing the gap both in education and viable employment."
About National University College - Online
National University College's Online Division (NUCO) offers associate, bachelor and master degree programs taught online in Spanish in such fields as business administration, entrepreneurship, criminal justice, information technology, education and healthcare. NUC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). National University College is a member of the Eduk Group, headquartered in Puerto Rico. For more information on NUCO, go to online.nuc.edu. You also can visit http://www.facebook.com/nucous or follow @nuc_online on Twitter. For information regarding graduation rates, median debt of students who complete our programs and more, visit http://www.nuc.edu/index.php/divulgacion-de-programas.
Reinvent Your Holiday Meals Without Firing The Turkey
Spice Islands® and leading food bloggers create interesting dishes that go beyond the "holiday"
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The traditional Thanksgiving turkey and holiday ham are driving home cooks across America to culinary boredom. And while there may be little room to experiment with tradition, there are plenty of other opportunities during the holidays to shake up the flavor, such as the pick-me-up Christmas Eve cocktail or the Black Friday breakfast.
Spice Islands® partnered with Gaby Dalkin of What's Gaby Cooking and Lindsay and Taylor Landis of Love and Olive Oil to share great food served throughout the holiday season, expanding beyond the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
"I think like most people I'm not just entertaining on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but am making meals for my family on the days surrounding the holidays," Dalkin said. "These are times when I feel like I can stray from the ordinary holiday tradition and experiment with my recipes."
Dalkin's first tip for wowing guests on what she calls "the off-holiday" meals is to keep unexpected snacks and drinks for holiday drop-ins.
"I make a big batch of my Sweet and Spicy Roasted Nuts right before the holidays, so I always have it available," Dalkin said. "This recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavor with sea salt, cayenne pepper and of course, the warm touch of cinnamon. The flavor catches people off guard in a good way."
And as with any great snack, it's important to have a great cocktail. To add extra flavor to holiday drinks, Dalkin recommends dropping a half of a Spice Islands® Bourbon Vanilla Bean in a bottle of vodka or bourbon and letting it sit for three days to infuse the flavor.
"I do this every holiday because it isn't ordinary, and I hate for anything I serve to be ordinary," Dalkin said. "My favorite drink to make with homemade vanilla bourbon is Bourbon Vanilla Smash. This is vanilla-infused bourbon with lemon, apple cider and Spice Islands® Saigon Cinnamon.
"It's the perfect Christmas Eve cocktail," Dalkin said.
For Lindsay Landis of Love and Olive Oil, much of the same is true.
"I always create interesting drinks for my seasonal entertaining, and this year, I'm making something special for the kids," Landis said.
Landis recommends giving a festive gingerbread twist to an old-time classic root beer float. Landis replaces the root beer with vanilla cream soda and adds spiced molasses syrup that makes the drink taste like liquid gingerbread.
While there's no messing with the traditional turkey and stuffing, the holidays lend many opportunities for the home cook to test their culinary creativity.
For more information on Spice Islands(®) Flavor Explorers and to view any recipes mentioned here, please visit http://www.spiceislands.com/blog/.
Eat24 brings digital take-out delivery to the nation's leading Android e-reader.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eat24.com the largest online ordering site and food delivery in the West Coastannounced today a brand new app for Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD. This marks the third app released by Eat24 in the last few months, part of their ongoing effort to help you kick back and relax, no matter where you are or what smart device you own. The Eat24 Kindle app allows users to search, order, and eat from more than 20,000 interactive restaurant menus in over 850 cities nationwide.
"We've seen a steady increase in tablet traffic in 2012, so releasing the app on the Kindle Fire was a no brainer for us," says Nadav co-founder of Eat24. "Reading and eating go hand in hand. It's about creating a moment where you can just relax, breathe and take back some time for yourself. While you feed your imagination, we'll feed your stomach."
The new Eat24 Kindle app follows the successful iOS and Android launches earlier this year that have seen more than 150,000 downloads. Currently, Eat24 is one of the only online food delivery apps available on the Kindle. "Readers are smart people, so obviously they're already Eat24 customers," Nadav continues. "With our Kindle Fire app we can reward them by giving them their own digital cookbook that cooks, cleans and delivers food right to them."
About Eat24
Eat24, the premier destination for fast and easy online food ordering, brings users access to over one million dishes from over 20,000 local restaurants in 850 cities nationwide. Through the company's free service on Eat24.com, customers can search for local restaurants by cuisine, dish or proximity to home, read user reviews, receive exclusive discounts and complete their order in one streamlined process from start to finish. Founded in 2008, Eat24 is a privately held company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. To learn more about Eat24, please visit http://www.Eat24.com, facebook.com/eat24 and twitter.com/eat24.
The Beatles Mobile Pop-Up Shops To Hit The Road In New York And Los Angeles Next Tuesday, November 13
Custom Double-Decker Buses Celebrate Tuesday's 180-Gram Vinyl Release of The Beatles' GRAMMY-Winning Remastered Studio Albums in Stereo
Deluxe Vinyl Box Sets, Individual LPs, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and Merch Items Available for Purchase on The Beatles Bus; Exclusive T-shirt Offered with Minimum Purchase While Supplies Last
Beatles Vinyl Listening Sessions Planned at High-End Audio Stores in Several U.S. Cities
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Tuesday, November 13, in an innovative one-day-only promotion, mobile Beatles pop-up shops in the form of customized double-decker buses will hit the streets of New York and Los Angeles, making several stops in each city throughout the day. The mobile shops will be deployed to celebrate Tuesday's hotly anticipated 180-gram vinyl LP release of The Beatles' GRAMMY-winning remastered studio albums in stereo.
In addition to the 14 vinyl LPs, available individually or collected in a deluxe boxed edition with a stunning, elegantly designed 252-page hardbound book, the mobile pop-up shops will offer The Beatles' acclaimed remastered studio album CDs in stereo and mono, as well as DVDs and Blu-rays for this year's beautifully restored Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine feature films, and several Beatles merch items. In each city, a special Beatles t-shirt (one unique to New York and another to Los Angeles) will be available exclusively on the bus with minimum purchase, while supplies last.
The Beatles' mobile pop-up shops will make stops next Tuesday, November 13 at the following confirmed locations:
New York:
* Midtown (9:30am - 11am): Seventh Avenue, between 49th Street and 50th Street
* SoHo (12pm - 1:30pm): Broadway, between Prince Street and Spring Street
* Wall Street (2:30pm - 4pm): Broadway, between Cortlandt Street and Liberty Street
Los Angeles:
* Hollywood (9:30am - 11am): Capitol Records, 1750 North Vine Street
* Santa Monica (12pm - 1:30pm): 1324 5th Street at Arizona Avenue (ICE at Santa Monica ice skating rink)
* Downtown (2:30pm - 4pm): L.A. Live (at Olympic Boulevard and South Figueroa Street)
Manufactured on 180-gram, audiophile quality vinyl with replicated artwork, the 14 albums return to their original glory with details including the poster in The Beatles (The White Album), the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band's cutouts, and special inner bags for some of the titles. The 252-page hardbound book, exclusive to the boxed edition, is authored by award-winning radio producer Kevin Howlett and features a dedicated chapter for each of the albums, as well as insight into the creation of the remasters and how the vinyl albums were prepared. The 12"x12" book showcases a wealth of photographs spanning The Beatles' recording career, including many images which were not included in the 2009 CD booklets.
The titles include The Beatles' 12 original UK albums, first released between 1963 and 1970, the US-originated Magical Mystery Tour, now part of the group's core catalogue, and Past Masters, Volumes One & Two, featuring non-album A-sides and B-sides, EP tracks and rarities. With this release, The Beatles' first four albums make their North American stereo vinyl debuts. In 2013, the remastered albums will make their mono vinyl debuts.
In September, 2009, The Beatles' remastered albums on CD graced charts around the world. Seventeen million album sales within seven months was resounding evidence of the timeless relevance of their legacy. In 2010, the albums debuted digitally, exclusively on iTunes. Through five decades, in every format, the music of The Beatles has captivated generation upon generation.
For producer Rick Rubin, surveying The Beatles' recorded achievements is akin to witnessing a miracle. "If we look at it by today's standards, whoever the most popular bands in the world are, they will typically put out an album every four years," Rubin said in a 2009 radio series interview. "So, let's say two albums as an eight year cycle. And think of the growth or change between those two albums. The idea that The Beatles made thirteen albums in seven years and went through that arc of change... it can't be done. Truthfully, I think of it as proof of God, because it's beyond man's ability."
Beginning November 19 and continuing into December, high-end audio retailers in several U.S. cities will host listening events for The Beatles' stereo vinyl remasters. Each retailer will present the new Beatles vinyl on completely hand-made British hifi systems, with demonstrations of audible improvements in the new vinyl on a variety of turntables and associated equipment. Confirmed locations include:
San Francisco: 7pm, Monday, Nov. 19 - AUDIO VISION SF (1603 Pine St., San Francisco, CA 94109)
Los Angeles: 5pm, Tuesday, Nov. 20 - AHEAD STEREO (7428 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)
Atlanta: 7pm, Monday, Nov. 26 - AUDIO ALTERNATIVE (895 Indian Trail Rd., Ste. 15, Lilburn, GA 30047)
Ektron Launches New Developer.Ektron.com with Experis
Mobile-friendly design in new Dev Center site
NASHUA, N.H., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ektron today debuted its newly redesigned and improved site for developers, Developer.Ektron.com. Ektron asked its Elite partner Experis Global Content Solutions to execute the work based on Experis GCS's expert capabilities on the Ektron platform, as well as its extensive services in Web content management and user experience.
"We're thrilled with the results of the redesign," said Bill Cava, Ektron's Chief Evangelist. "The new Dev Center surfaces all the great content our developers want in an attractive design. Experis was a logical choice for this project - their team managed the project seamlessly from start to finish, and the development is impressive on every level."
Experis GCS built the new Dev Center site using HTML5, CSS3, and the most advanced elements of Ektron 8.6, including template controls and the latest APIs. The result is a patterned architecture that separates presentation from data in a mobile-friendly responsive design.
"We developed the Dev Center to demonstrate all you can do with Ektron controls and a three-tiered architecture," said Brad Steele, Ektron-certified Senior Developer at Experis and an Ektron Inner Circle member, "because it allows your .NET development team the flexibility to develop in their own best practices."
About Ektron
Ektron simplifies the creation, management and delivery of digital experiences for global organizations that are looking to drive revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Nashua, N.H., with offices in Australia, Canada and the U.K., Ektron has thousands of customers including: Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Las Vegas Sands, Microsoft, NASDAQ and National Health Services UK. For more information: http://www.ektron.com.
About Experis Global Content Solutions
Experis Global Content Solutions (formerly COMSYS) has been an award-winning Ektron partner since 2005 and has managed more than 60 Ektron sites for clients. Its team of Ektron-certified developers and project managers provide a full range of services to optimize Ektron sites, including strategy, design, implementation, web support, best-practice consulting, platform upgrades, and more. Experis Global Content Solutions combines technology expertise with translation capabilities in 150 languages to localize content for worldwide audiences. Experis GCS is a global partner, with 4,100 offices in 82 countries as part of ManpowerGroup. http://www.Experis.US/GCS
PASSUR Aerospace Selected To Provide International Collaborative Traffic Management Platform
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PASSUR(®) Aerospace, Inc. (OTC: PSSR), a business intelligence software and solutions company, announced today that it has been selected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as its partner to build the association's web platform for collaborative, tactical air traffic management, supporting the IATA Liaison Desk at the FAA Command Center. The new platform will provide airlines worldwide the ability to minimize same-day air traffic constraints in the U.S., access critical information about U.S. operations, and receive expert traffic management support and updates on the U.S. National Airspace (NAS) - all on a single, live, collaborative portal.
"We welcome our new partnership with IATA and we applaud them for their vision in launching this air traffic management program," said Jim Barry, President and CEO of PASSUR Aerospace. "Consolidation of information on a single common operating platform while facilitating collaboration between multiple parties is part of PASSUR's DNA. We are particularly pleased to assist this initiative on the worldwide stage."
The new platform, called IATA Tactical Operations Portal (ITOP), addresses international air carriers' need to optimize their same-day operations in the highly complex, frequently disrupted U.S. airspace. More than 100 airports, eight major airlines, and more than 500 members use similar PASSUR technology to help with collaborative management of diversions, field conditions, and tarmac delays. ITOP is the first in a series of similar portals to be designed for all the major air traffic regions around the world.
ITOP is linked to PASSUR's Airport Information Network(TM) (AIN), and will provide airlines real-time access to the North American airline and airport community with online communication, messaging and alerting - information and content designed specifically for international carriers operating in North America.
PASSUR will also provide its Integrated Traffic Management (PITM) solution, an industry-changing web-hosted business intelligence platform, which targets key constraints through the entire flight lifecycle, minimizing fuel costs and emissions, improving schedule integrity, and enhancing the passenger experience. PITM modules assist with diversion management, airspace optimization, surface management, arrival and departure management, as well as tarmac delay management.
About PASSUR Aerospace
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. is a business intelligence company that provides predictive analytics built on proprietary algorithms and the concurrent integration and simultaneous mining of multiple databases. We believe PASSUR is the industry standard in business intelligence dashboards and predictive analytics for aviation organizations. PASSUR serves dozens of airlines (including six of the top eight North American airlines, and all five of the top hub carriers), approximately 60 airport customers (including 23 of the top 30 North American airports), and approximately 200 corporate aviation customers, as well as the U.S. government, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). PASSUR's system provides coast-to-coast coverage and is driven by proprietary, patented, business intelligence software, which is powered by a unique North American network of 155 passive radars, company owned. Supplementary, detailed coverage is also provided at 98 of the top 100 North American airports. Other PASSURs are located in Europe and Asia. Flight tracks are updated between 1 and 4.6 seconds, thereby making available a system, which is user-friendly and useful for decision-making. Visit PASSUR Aerospace's Website at http://www.passur.com for updated news, products, and solutions.
The forward-looking statements in this press release relating to management's expectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and management assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ in material respects, including those related to customer needs, budgetary constraints, competitive pressures, the success of airline trials, the profitable use of the Company's owned PASSURs located at major airports, the Company's maintenance of above-average quality of its product and services, as well as potential regulatory changes. Further information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results is contained in the Company's SEC filings, including the October 31, 2011 Form 10-K and July 31, 2012 Form 10-Q.
Contact:
Ron Dunsky
(203) 622-4086
rondunsky@passur.com
New Startup MyDietitian.com Allows Registered Dietitians to Provide Daily Dietary Feedback to Clients Online
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- My Dietitian, LLC (mydietitian.com), based in Scottsdale, Ariz., announces an ingenious new meld of technology and human interaction to offer nutritional counseling and professional support. Utilizing the power of smartphones and tablets, My Dietitian enables clients to easily and instantly track food consumption and fitness behaviors for daily analysis by a Registered Dietitian. The My Dietitian app utilizes the camera on the user's device to record entries and create a food diary, which is uploaded instantly via the MyDietitian.com app. Each user is assigned their personal Registered Dietitian who will review the user's diet timeline seven days a week and educate him or her on the nutritional aspects of the foods consumed and provide recommendations to help the user reach their dietary goals.
"We've created the ability for users to have a Registered Dietitian in their pocket, 7 days per week - and through education, we can provide a greater chance of long term success," said Michael Tingey, MD, co-founder of My Dietitian. "Our system encourages better eating through easy accountability, and fosters personal, private relationships with the most highly trained professionals in the nutrition field."
My Dietitian, LLC (mydietitian.com) was founded by Dr. Tingey and business partner Ray Lyons. My Dietitian's evolution is from Tingey's 15 years of experience in internal medicine and passion for creating better personal health through proper nutrition and Lyons' 15 years experience in Internet and digital media companies, mobile applications and online services.
Rick Hall, MS, RD, and Senior Lecturer of Nutrition at Arizona State University, later joined My Dietitian as Vice President of Operations. "We've always known that people who receive regular feedback from a Registered Dietitian improve their diets," said Hall. "What's exciting about My Dietitian is that it has the ability to privately and conveniently connect dietitians with the users; I'm beyond thrilled to be a part of this opportunity."
My Dietitian's objectives are to educate users on their actual diets. Through education, users make gradual and long-term changes to their diet by making informed decisions when addressing their personal diet and nutritional needs. This is how My Dietitian differentiates from all other online diet services.
Personally assigned Registered Dietitians, providing daily feedback, is offered in our Premium, Executive and Platinum packages starting at $79 per month. All packages include access to the MyDietitian.com website and smartphone app features.
Circuit of The Americas(TM) - Built for Speed On and Off the Track With Help From AT&T
New Texas circuit first in global motorsport built with an entirely IP-based infrastructure from inception
DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's newest premium motorsport and entertainment venue, Circuit of The Americas, in Austin, Texas, will host some of the fastest race cars in the world, as well as one of the fastest and most state-of-the-art high-speed data and wireless networks powered by AT&T*. The new venue will open over the weekend of November 16-18 as it hosts the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX(TM).
As a proud sponsor of Circuit of The Americas, AT&T will be able to showcase its cutting edge networking solutions that will help the motorsports teams, broadcasters and venue management deliver high-speed data connectivity and high definition media distribution. AT&T is also a sponsor of the on-site 44,000-square foot Circuit of The Americas Events and Conference Center, a unique facility at the venue providing a flexible multi-use space.
Circuit of The Americas is the first newly built circuit in global motorsports to have an entirely IP-based infrastructure. This handles all voice, data and HD video communications at the circuit, offering fixed and mobile access. The advanced AT&T IP-centric network is designed to support the circuit's primary objectives: to deliver safe events at a world-class facility with the technology to engage fans on-site.
"As a brand new venue AT&T has been able to build our technology into Circuit of The Americas from day one. This means they can use the most powerful communications tools immediately, putting the management in control," said Andy Geisse, CEO of AT&T Business Solutions. "An AT&T team has been on-site at every stage of construction, ensuring Circuit of The Americas has one of the most advanced communications networks of any sporting venue in the world."
Circuit of The Americas selected AT&T as communications infrastructure provider for the venue to satisfy the variety of activities and adapt to its myriad of needs. At the core of the AT&T IP solution is the Race Control room which oversees 44 cameras around the circuit and gives event organizers access to the most up-to-date information from around the track. The AT&T team has installed almost 100 miles of internal cabling to connect all the venue systems, more than 20 miles of fiber optic 'backbone' and provided 12 terabytes of image storage.
"Through our work with AT&T, we have ensured this venue will be a marquee location for international racing and other entertainment events with some of the most advanced communications technology available," said Circuit President Steve Sexton. "We were looking for an advanced communications technology provider, and AT&T's strategic objectives aligned with ours in a unique way. We look forward to a great relationship."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the largest 4G network in the United States, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
Circuit of The Americas is a world-class destination for performance, education and business. It is the first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the United States designed for any and all classes of racing, from motor power to human power, and is home to the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX(TM) set for Nov. 16-18. Racing series joining the Circuit's 2013 line-up include MotoGP(TM), V8 Supercars(TM) and GRAND-AM Road Racing(TM).
The Circuit of The Americas' master plan features a variety of permanent structures designed for business, education, entertainment and race use. Its signature element is a 3.4-mile circuit track. Other support buildings include an expansive outdoor live music space, an iconic 251-foot tower with observation deck, an events and conference center, a banquet hall as well as a state-of-the-art medical facility. For more information and downloadable video, audio and photos, visit: http://www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Chris Ward, Office: 310-482-4273, E-mail: chris.ward.1@att.com
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
GrowLife Inc. (OTCBB: PHOT), an innovative leader in high-end horticulture supply, today announced that it has appeared in numerous major news publications over the past couple of weeks.
Much attention has been drawn this week since voters in Washington and Oregon went to the polls and voted to allow the full legalization of marijuana in their states. Voters also approved the use of medical marijuana in several new states, marking a significant milestone for the burgeoning marijuana industry.
This increased attention has led to increased publicity for a number of public companies operating in this industry including GrowLife Inc. (PHOT), Hemp Inc. (OTC Pink: HEMP), and Medical Marijuana Inc. (MJNA).
Some examples of GrowLife's media attention have included:
-- SmallCapNetwork's James E. Brumley's article, 2012's Election Is Just as
Important for Marijuana as it is Political Parties (CBIS, HEMP, MJNA,
PHOT), discusses the media focus on the sector, as well as the traction
seen in many stocks.
-- CNNMoney's article, Don't Expect a Marijuana Boom Even When It's Legal,
notes that shares of marijuana stocks have all had strong gains and the
scales may be finally tipping in their direction when it comes to
regulations.
-- Consumer Affair's Mark Huffman's article, Two States Vote to Legalize
Marijuana, quoted GrowLife Inc. CEO Sterling Scott when discussing the
benefits of medical marijuana's approval in many states.
According to Sterling Scott, CEO of GrowLife, Inc., "The investment community at large is just starting to be aware of the available business and investment opportunities. Bruce Perlowin, the CEO of fellow public company HEMP, Inc. has referred to this as the 'green rush,' an analogy to the famous California gold rush of 1848.
"This week's vote and associated recent press coverage have demonstrated first of all a distinct trend of national acceptance of the medicinal value of marijuana. Second, the acceptance by voters in Colorado and Washington of a lifestyle for adults that can now include recreational use of marijuana. And finally, the ability of state and local government to regulate and tax, helping to add to the tax base, an idea that many social conservatives are behind.
"GrowLife, Inc., our company, has invested strategically and positioned itself to be a top a shelf supplier of the tools of todays green rush with our leading supply of grow lights and hydroponic grow systems. This positioning allows our shareholders to benefit directly from the growth in this market." Scott further explained, "GrowLife is dedicated to continuing to grow our retail product lines and sales presence, while also participating in revenue opportunities through the GrowLife Productions side of our business. This side of our business includes specialized social gaming and merchandising opportunities that are uniquely tailored for this industry segment."
All of the recent media attention has provided GrowLife, Inc. with an opportunity for communicating to the media and investors that our dynamic business model is growing without ever selling or marketing any substances prohibited by federal law.
GrowLife's recent growth over the last six months has been due mainly to its increased presence in the industry through the sale of company owned branded products (http://www.Phototron.com, http://www.StealthGrowLED.com, & http://www.SGSensors.com). We have shown this commitment by our acquisitions of both Greners.com, which is our online store, and of Urban Garden Supplies, with their brick and mortar stores located in California. These strategic acquisitions are both engaged in the high growth side of the green rush business.
About GrowLife, Inc.
GrowLife, Inc. (PHOT) (formerly Phototron Holding, Inc.) (http://www.growlifeinc.com) Is a company with core holdings in innovative technology-based products and services for the indoor gardening industry and specialty markets. These brands include the SG line of automation equipment and hi-powered LED grow light products for indoor horticulture (http://www.sgsensors.com and http://www.stealthgrow.com), Greners.com, the online hydroponics superstore (http://www.greners.com) and Phototron, producer of hydroponic grow containers, which are designed to grow vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruits in any environment (http://www.phototron.com).
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in GrowLife's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, all industry products are subject to additional uncertainty, including the risks of delay, cancellation and poor critical or financial reception. GrowLife disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Prudential Tropical Among 33 Additional Brokerages to Join Zillow Pro for Brokers Program
Strong Interest Prompts Second Round of Partnerships During Beta Period
SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z), the leading real estate information marketplace, today announced that 33 real estate brokerages, in addition to the 15 original partners, will participate in Zillow Pro for Brokers(TM). The program, which is in the beta version, now includes 48 brokerages from across the country.
The previously announced Zillow Pro for Brokers is a free, five-point program that will improve listings accuracy, provide better reporting, include a powerful contact follow-up system and increase the visibility of listing agents.
The 33 brokerages making up the second round of partnerships are:
-- Assist2Sell, Nevada
-- Award Realty, Arizona
-- Better Homes and Garden Rand Realty, New York
-- Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene, Texas
-- California Homes Realty, California
-- CES Premier Real Estate, California
-- Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Illinois
-- Coldwell Banker Conroy Marable Holleman, Tennesee
-- Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber, Indiana
-- Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, South Carolina
-- DPR Realty, Arizona
-- Equestrian Sotheby's International Realty, Florida
-- Executive Real Estate, Washington
-- First Team Real Estate, California
-- Homesville Real Estate, Texas
-- Kinlin Grover Real Estate, Massachusetts
-- Lori Blank & Associates. Arizona
-- Mel Foster Co., Iowa
-- Prudential Locations, Hawaii
-- Prudential PenFed Realty, Tennessee
-- Prudential Tropical, Florida
-- Randall Realty Group, Massachusetts and Rhode Island
-- RE/MAX Ability Plus, Indiana
-- RE/MAX Diamond, Arizona
-- RE/MAX Excalibur, Arizona
-- RE/MAX Palos Verdes Execs, California
-- RE/MAX Renaissance, Arizona
-- Red Oak Realty, California
-- Solutions Real Estate, Arizona
-- Tarbell Realty, California
-- Town and Shore Realty, Maine
-- Ultima Real Estate, Texas
-- Windermere Real Estate Northern Arizona, Arizona
"As Zillow continues to forge strong partnerships with real estate brokerages across the country, we're happy to welcome these new partners to Zillow Pro for Brokers," said Greg Schwartz, chief revenue officer at Zillow®. "We look forward to welcoming many more partners in the weeks and months to come. We work with these brokerages to increase visibility to their listing agents, improve listings accuracy and give them new options for contact management."
"As one of the original brokerages in the program, our agent's responses have been extremely positive. They are thrilled to see their branding and contact information prominently displayed on their listings. We also are updating our listings on Zillow multiple times a day, so our agents don't have to worry about compliance issues or potential complaints from a client," said Dan Forsman, president and CEO of Prudential Georgia Realty. "With tens of millions of potential buyers on Zillow, that's where our clients want their listings. The Zillow Pro for Brokers program was a smart move - for us and Zillow."
In July, Zillow announced the first 15 partner brokerages.
Zillow is currently accepting inquiries from brokerages interested in participating in Zillow Pro for Brokers at partners@zillow.com.
About Zillow, Inc.
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) is the leading real estate information marketplace, providing vital information about homes, real estate listings and mortgages through its website and mobile applications, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. More than 36 million unique users visited Zillow's websites and mobile applications in October 2012. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, Zillow Mobile, Postlets®, Diverse Solutions®, Zillow Rentals and Buyfolio(TM). The company is headquartered in Seattle.
Zillow.com, Zillow, Postlets, Diverse Solutions and RentJuice are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc. Zillow Pro for Brokers and Buyfolio are trademarks of Zillow, Inc.
- Customers could make up to GBP150 by trading in their old cookers
- Part of a wider promotion offering customers 40% off selected cooking and
built-in appliances
Currys , one of the UK's largest electrical retailers, has launched a brand new
trade-in scheme encouraging customers to trade in and recycle their old, disused cookers
for a cash sum.
The scheme, which forms part of a larger Currys promotion offering up to 40% off
selected cooking and built-in appliances, invites customers to trade in their old premium
Rangemaster, Stoves or Smeg-branded rangestyle cookers, for which they could receive up to
GBP150 towards a selected replacement. The scheme, which ends on December 24th, aims to
encourage safe, green, recycling on classic, but disused, cookers.
Customers wishing to take part are advised to visit the Currys website - http://www.currys.co.uk - to check if their rangestyle cooker is eligible for
trade-in. Through the websites customers will also be able to view the retail price and
trade-in price of their cooker, comparing the two totals and working out the trade-in sum
they could subsequently earn.
The trade-in scheme has launched in conjunction with another special Currys promotion
giving customers the chance to save up to 40% on any quality cooking and built-in
appliances. There are great savings to found on top branded gas, electric, dual fuel and
freestanding cookers
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/cookers-3142-m.html ] and also
microwaves.
About Currys:
Currys is part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online services
spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading specialist
electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides top quality
training to ensure their personnel can provide amazing customer service on products
ranging from televisions to ovens, and computers to gaming laptops.
For more information please contact the Dixons Retail Press Office:
Charlotte Frost, Leigh-Anne Leonce or Jonny Stanton on +44(0)207-543-4528 or
dixonsretail@mcsaatchi.com
Microsemi to Demonstrate Leading-edge Semiconductor System Solutions at Electronica 2012
Nov. 13-16 Event in Munich Highlights Latest Developments in Electronics
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Microsemi Corporation will exhibit and
demonstrate a variety of solutions
targeted at communications, defense &
security, aerospace and industrial
applications at the upcoming Electronica
2012 show. Held Nov. 13-16 in Munich,
Electronica provides a comprehensive and
multilayered look at the world of
electronics and features the world's
leading companies catering to a wide array
of markets. Show attendees are invited to
visit the company in Hall A4, Stand 207 to
learn more about Microsemi's:
- New SmartFusion(R)2 system-on-chip
(SoC) field programmable gate array (FPGA)
family with breakthrough capabilities in
security, reliability and low power;
-Comprehensive solutions portfolio for
aviation and space applications;
- Security product offering cryptography
solutions, TRRUST-Stor solid state drives
(SSD), intellectual property (IP) and
firmware;
- Ultra low-power radio for medical and
energy harvesting applications;
- RF integrated solutions portfolio; and
- Power-over-Ethernet subsystems and ICs.
WHO: Electronic developers, software engineers,
researchers, development executives,
production representatives and others
interested in the latest technologies
related to the electronics industry will
be in attendance at the conference.
WHEN: Microsemi's exhibition booth will be open
Tuesday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 16
during show hours.
WHERE: Microsemi will be in Electronica in Hall
A4, Stand 207, which will be held at the
New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich,
Germany.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/MM66070LOGO)
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance, radiation-hardened and highly reliable analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Employers Would Hire Military Veterans Over Other Equally Qualified Candidates, CareerBuilder Study Finds
- Nearly 3 in 10 Plan to Hire Veterans in the Next 12 Months
- CareerBuilder and Military Times Create New Jobs Site for Veterans
CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite higher than average unemployment rates, employment prospects for U.S. military veterans may be improving.
Now CareerBuilder and Military Times are joining forces at http://www.MilitaryTimes.com/Jobs to help veterans access the tools and information they need to connect them with the employers who most want to hire them. The Military Times Network, which includes ArmyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com, NavyTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com, in addition to MilitaryTimes.com, is visited by more than 2.5 million unique visitors each month, and offers unique content for each of the branches of the U.S. military online, and in print.
Where The Job Opportunities Are
Employers are looking to leverage the technical and leadership skills of military personnel, with 3 in 10 hoping to fill information technology positions with veterans. The most common areas for hiring U.S. service men and women are:
-- Information Technology - 30 percent
-- Customer Service - 23 percent
-- Engineering - 22 percent
-- Sales - 20 percent
-- Manufacturing - 20 percent
-- Business Development - 15 percent
"The unemployment rate for veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq, though declining, is still considerably higher than the general population," said Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America. "While military veterans possess a great deal of the business-friendly skills that employers look for in candidates, one of the challenges vets face is knowing where to begin when job hunting after they return from active duty."
"Today's military is a well-educated, professional, all-volunteer force," said Elaine Howard, president of Gannett Government Media Corp., publisher of the Military Times brands. "So when troops join the civilian workforce, they bring with them skills, discipline and unmatched drive. But navigating the job search and translating military skills into civilian terms has always been a challenge. In partnering with CareerBuilder, troops and veterans now have a better way to make the critical transition from military to civilian success."
Military Times
Military Times has teamed up with CareerBuilder on a new career site for service members and veterans. The site hosts a wide range of jobs across industries from employers eager to hire veterans and a comprehensive tool set for veterans to use in their job search. Employers in turn will be able to quickly reach a nationwide pool of veteran talent that is quick to learn, trained to take initiative, and adaptable to change.
At MilitaryTimes.com/jobs, veterans can:
-- Access a skills-translator that uses a veteran's military job code to
find the civilian jobs that best match the veteran's skills.
-- Search for jobs by occupation, company, industry and location, and post
up to five versions of their resume to appeal to a wider cast of
employers.
-- Check out articles featuring job search and workplace advice for
veterans.
-- Stay up to date on the latest job fairs and hiring trends for veterans.
Challenges for Veteran Job Searchers
One of the biggest challenges employers face when recruiting U.S. veterans is that service men and women don't always market themselves as veterans. Forty-five percent of employers say they pay more attention to applications submitted by U.S. veterans, but 30 percent say it's not always obvious whether a candidate is a veteran.
Service members and their families rely on the Military Times newsweeklies and web sites as trusted, independent sources for news and information on the most important issues affecting their careers and personal lives.
The Military Times newsweeklies, including Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times, are published by Gannett Government Media, a subsidiary of Gannett Co. Inc. Since its inception in 1940, Gannett Government Media has a strong heritage and tradition of meeting the highest standards of independent journalism and has expanded with publications serving all branches of the U.S. military, the global defense community, the U.S. federal government, and several special interest, defense-oriented industry sectors.
About CareerBuilder®
CareerBuilder is the global leader in human capital solutions, helping companies target and attract their most important asset - their people. Its online career site, CareerBuilder.com®, is the largest in the United States with more than 24 million unique visitors, 1 million jobs and 49 million resumes. CareerBuilder works with the world's top employers, providing resources for everything from employment branding and talent intelligence to recruitment support. More than 10,000 websites, including 140 newspapers and broadband portals such as MSN and AOL, feature CareerBuilder's proprietary job search technology on their career sites. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company and The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.
Radware [http://www.radware.com ] (NASDAQ: RDWR), is a global leader of application
delivery [http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationDelivery/default.aspx ] and
application security
[http://www.radware.com/Products/ApplicationNetworkSecurity/default.aspx ] solutions for
virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full
resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete
business agility. Radware's solutions empower more than 10,000 enterprise and carrier
customers worldwide to adapt to market challenges quickly, maintain business continuity
and achieve maximum productivity while keeping costs down. For more information, please
visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain statements concerning Radware's future prospects that
are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include the words "believes",
"expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or
future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are
generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These statements are based
on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could
differ materially from forecasts and estimates. These risks and uncertainties, as well as
others, are discussed in greater detail in Radware's Annual Report on Form 20-F and
Radware's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Radware undertakes no
commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or
circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware's public filings are
available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov
or may be obtained on Radware's website at http://www.radware.com.
CONTACTS
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Meir Moshe
+972-3766-8610
Corporate Media Relations:
Brian T. Gallagher
+1-201-785-3206 (office)
+1-201-574-3840 (cell)
briang@radware.com
Evernote Launches Mobile Integration With Tencent's ONE Browser
NEW DELHI, November 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Evernote, the company that is helping the world remember everything, and Tencent, a
leading integrated internet services company in China, today announced an integration of
the Evernote application with Tencent's ONE Browser for Android mobile users in India and
across the region. ONE Browser is a compact browser for mobile devices with approximately
40 million downloads worldwide.
Evernote [http://evernote.com/evernote ] is the award-winning, remember everything
application that allows users to remember all aspects of their lives by creating notes,
snapping images, recording audio, saving files and having everything synchronize across
all devices and platforms, including phones, tablets and computers. There are more than 40
million Evernote users worldwide, with more than 650,000 users in India.
ONE Browser [http://one-browser.com/index.html ] is a fast mobile browser that aims to
provide the smartest Internet browsing experience. Designed by Tencent to serve global
emerging markets where mobile user growth is increasing rapidly and 3G connections are
becoming popular, ONE Browser's advance compression technology cuts download times and can
reduce data costs by up to 85 percent. ONE Browser with Evernote integration is available
for download on Google Play at http://goo.gl/1f1pk.
The integration of Evernote with ONE Browser for Android allows mobile users to clip a
webpage directly to their Evernote account with just one click. All information collected
and saved via mobile phones is synchronized across other devices using Evernote, giving
users access to their data, anytime, anyplace.
"We are excited to work with Tencent to improve mobile browsing experience for our
users across the globe. In India, China and many other developing countries, Internet
access is predominantly mobile, so it's critically important to improve the mobile user
experience. ONE Browser's innovative integration with Evernote does just that - it allows
our users to remember what they see online directly from the browser," said Troy Malone,
General Manager, Asia Pacific, Evernote. "It's an exciting development for us and the
market."
"We are rapidly introducing our products in the Asian region and India is a primary
market for us, with the mobile phone subscribers' base now topping more than 929 million,
making it second in the world only to China for the number of mobile phones in use," said
Andy Pan, Tencent's Director of International Mobile Products. "We are happy to add
integration with Evernote to our popular ONE Browser, as it makes it all the more
attractive to mobile users of both ONE Browser and Evernote in India, where the two
innovative products have been recently gaining traction."
About Evernote
Evernote is helping the world remember everything by building innovative products and
services that allow individuals to capture, find and interact with their memories.
Evernote apps are available on all major computer, web, mobile, and tablet platforms.
ONE Browser is an incredibly fast mobile browser designed to provide smartest Internet
browsing experience. It has been developed by China's leading Internet company - Tencent,
one of the biggest Internet technology companies in the world. The main features of ONE
Browser include quick-access to popular content sites, auto-complete URL,
cloud-compression technology to save data costs, and multi-tabbing and multi-threaded file
downloads. ONE Browser is currently available for Android, Symbian and Java based phones
and will soon be available on additional platforms.
EB MIMO OTA Test System Implemented Successfully At NEC CASIO Mobile Communications
EB Propsim® MIMO OTA Test System verifies the true performance of NEC CASIO Mobile Communications' LTE devices
OULU, Finland, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elektrobit (EB) (Elektrobit Corporation NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the wireless and automotive industries, announces the successful implementation of the MIMO Over-The-Air (OTA) test system at NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Japan's premier technology company, based on EB Propsim F8 radio channel emulators and an anechoic chamber. NEC CASIO Mobile Communications uses this advanced test system to test and measure the RF performance and data throughput of NEC CASIO Mobile Communications' multi-antenna and MIMO mobile devices, such as LTE terminals.
Conventional conductive (cabled) test systems are not adequate for performance testing of wireless MIMO terminal devices because they cannot measure the multi-antenna effects. EB MIMO OTA testing technology creates user-defined, realistic and sophisticated radio channel environment around the wireless device inside the anechoic chamber and thus allows for measurement and testing without cable intrusion into the tested device. The same EB MIMO OTA technology can be used for testing all wireless handheld devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. The EB Propsim radio channel emulator using the EB-patented file-based emulation principle and the anechoic chamber ensures 100 percent control and repeatability of the testing environment. This enables developers of multi-antenna and MIMO terminal devices to verify the true product performance and thus create products better meeting end user requirements.
NEC CASIO Mobile Communications is known to be committed to bringing the best performing wireless devices to the world, with focused attention on research and development. For this, the EB MIMO OTA test system based on EB Propsim radio channel emulator enables NEC CASIO Mobile Communications to quantitatively assess the RF performance of their products and enables an efficient R&D process. The establishment of this test system helps NEC CASIO Mobile Communications to further strengthen its market position in Japan and in the world as the leading LTE terminal supplier.
"As the forerunner in the field of radio channel research, modeling and emulation, EB has been diligently developing test solutions for the wireless ecosystem. We enjoyed the cooperation with the competent NEC CASIO Mobile Communications team; the entire definition, delivery and implementation process has been highly efficient and smooth. We are happy to see that the test system has contributed to NEC CASIO Mobile Communications' innovation and product development", said Dr. Yu Gao, sales director of EB's Asia-Pacific Wireless Business Segment.
Dr. Yu Gao
Sales Director, APAC
EB Wireless Business Segment
Tel. +86 18600175862
Email yu.gao@lektrobit.com
Matt Pennacchio
Finn Partners for EB
Tel. 212.715.1613
Email Matt@innpartners.com
About NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd.
NEC CASIO Mobile Communications provides innovative mobile handsets for major wireless providers in Japan and the U.S.A. The company was established in 2010 after spinning off from NEC Corporation's mobile handset business. Later that year, it merged with Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. a joint venture between Casio Computer Co., Ltd., and Hitachi, Ltd. NEC CASIO Mobile Communications aims to build an enriched communication linked society utilizing mobile handset solutions crafted from imagination and creativity. For more information, go to http://www.nec-casio-mobile.com/
About EB Propsim
The first EB Propsim radio channel emulator was introduced in 1995. EB's philosophy in designing radio channel test solutions has always been uncompromised technical performance for the best emulation accuracy and realistic propagation environment. EB's competence in radio channel test equipment is achieved with a long involvement at the forefront of international radio channel research and solid experience in designing and developing state-of-the-art wireless products and systems. EB continuously develops the EB Propsim radio channel emulator product family and their patented technology to be able to provide testing solutions for the development of the latest wireless technologies. http://www.elektrobit.com/ebpropsim
EB, Elektrobit Corporation
EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end-user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2011 totaled EUR 162.2 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. http://www.elektrobit.com
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Chateau, the most innovative and cutting-edge new home custom options selection software program, introduces "Lunch & Learn," a quarterly invitation to prospective and existing clientele to introduce the latest technology during a one hour luncheon in their Southern California headquarters. As an added bonus, the Studio Chateau options specialists will provide a complimentary options analysis overview based on the clients current program.
"We have received such an overwhelming response to our events that we created separate invitationals for new and existing clients, in 2013" stated Carolyn Little, Studio Chateau Vice President of Options Management. "The feedback we have received from our guests is invaluable and continues to inspire and drive our program forward to maintain the top market share for innovative software technology," noted Little.
Studio Chateau is an Internet-based options selection program designed to ease the process of selecting home upgrades for design professionals, homebuilders and homebuyers. The program includes: a visual, lot-specific options catalog for each community, drag and drop placement diagrams for each floorplan, construction cut-off date notification and management, purchase order generation and subcontractor notification, flooring entry and installation date management, accounting management and customer service follow-up and survey.
The creation of this innovative program stems from the 30-year history of parent company Chateau Interiors, a full-service interior design center focused on meeting the needs of the builder options program.
As the housing industry rises from the downturn, clients have seized the opportunity to pair Studio Chateau with their builder options program. This technology offers a web-based program that improves communications during the new home purchase coupled with the interior options selection process. The system connects the homebuyer, sales, design center, purchasing, accounting, construction, trade partners, subcontractors and escrow by providing them all with accurate real-time information.
Studio Chateau is the national leader in design center technology for builder options. Visit http://www.studiochateau.com or contact Options Analyst Lynn Ellis at (619) 916-7959 for more information.