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A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates Selects Silex Microsystems' SmartBlocks(TM) for Rapid Development of Semi-Custom MEMS Sensors

Collaboration Enables a New Framework for MEMS Development that Reduces Time to Market by Up to One Year

JARFALLA, Sweden and BURLINGAME, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Silex Microsystems, the world's largest pure-play MEMS foundry, announced today that A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates ("AMFitzgerald"), a MEMS product development firm, has selected Silex's SmartBlocks(TM) technology for its RocketMEMS(TM) program, a new model for designer-foundry collaboration that enables rapid and cost-effective development of MEMS sensors.  Initially targeted for the pressure sensor market, AMFitzgerald's new program leverages decades of MEMS expertise by coupling Silex's SmartBlocks technology with its extensive process integration and design expertise.  As a result of this industry-first program, customers can now expect to reduce the total MEMS development process for pressure sensors by at least 6-12 months and save several hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars in overall development costs.

AMFitzgerald's RocketMEMS program will enable customers to meet their sensor specifications, while significantly reducing risk and time to market with Silex's production-ready processes.  The program uses a manufacturing-friendly approach to MEMS development whereby new sensors are designed specifically for existing foundry process capabilities.  Customers will submit sensor specifications to AMFitzgerald, who has designed a sensor architecture to fit a process flow assembled from the Silex SmartBlocks technology.  Sensor designs will then be tailored to fit individual customers' needs. 

"Our core belief is that MEMS foundries need to support, not restrict, innovation by understanding and communicating the outputs and control tolerances of well-characterized process modules, information much needed by MEMS designers. Just listing the individual process steps available for use is insufficient," said Peter Himes, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances for Silex Microsystems.  "As leaders in our respective markets, AMFitzgerald and Silex have joined forces to attack the problem of 'one product one process' and the result will be a new template for design-foundry cooperation that we hope will be replicated across the industry in order to spur MEMS development for many years to come." 

"Our new RocketMEMS program was developed based on the belief that more OEMs would use MEMS sensors if they could be quickly and reliably configured for the OEM's specific application," said Dr. Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Founder and Managing Member of AMFitzgerald. "OEMs often can't find the sensor they need on the open market. At the same time, designing new MEMS sensors is not where these system integrators want to add value as they want to focus on the system and software that makes their products great.  Strategic standardization of MEMS design and process can provide solutions to these customers allowing them to quickly and efficiently integrate MEMS sensors into new products." 

"The partnering of a foundry and design house is a significant milestone in the MEMS industry and will be instrumental in driving rapid growth of this market," said Jean-Christophe Eloy, President & CEO at Yole Développement.  "We can see this semi-custom approach becoming pervasive in many industries as it takes the complexity out of a typical MEMS product lifecycle so that a much broader spectrum of companies can get to market faster."

AMFitzgerald is also working with Silex to develop product design tools tuned to the Silex toolset and manufacturing capabilities that will be available to third parties as plug-ins to common EDA software. Over time, Silex and AMFitzgerald plan to expand their programs to other design houses and foundries, respectively.

About SmartBlocks
Silex developed the SmartBlocks framework in response to the recognition that the IC industry's model of fixed, standardized process flows does not transfer to MEMS devices. Silex's SmartBlocks technology standardize and characterize MEMS process steps at the module level, in a way that allows designers to assemble new flows for their device, while decreasing process risk.

Program Availability
AMFitzgerald will begin signing customers for the first RocketMEMS pressure sensor multi-project wafer (MPW) run in early 2013 and expects to tape-out to Silex during the second quarter. For more information and to reserve a spot in the MPW run, prospective customers should contact AMFitzgerald.  Dedicated runs are also available.

About Silex Microsystems
As the world's largest pure-play MEMS foundry, Silex Microsystems is driving the sensory system revolution by partnering with the world's most innovative companies to commercialize MEMS technologies that are changing the world.  Our unique expertise in providing cutting-edge MEMS foundry services, innovative process technologies and proven high volume production capabilities enable MEMS innovators to rapidly, cost-effectively and reliably commercialize and ramp products to high volume.  At Silex, customers work closely with the industry's most knowledgeable and creative MEMS manufacturing experts and benefit from our global ecosystem of development partners to take MEMS to market faster. http://www.silexmicrosystems.com.

About A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates
AMFitzgerald, located near Silicon Valley in Burlingame, CA, USA, offers customers the complete solution for MEMS product development. Full-service engineering capabilities include: custom device design, MEMS prototyping and process development, multi-physics finite element modeling, foundry transfer, production support, and technology strategy consulting. AMFitzgerald's team of experienced MEMS engineers provides the essential pre-foundry work to minimize the risk, cost and time of new MEMS development. AMFitzgerald is a member of MEMS Industry Group. http://www.amfitzgerald.com

Silex and Silex Microsystems is a registered trademark of Silex Microsystems. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Silex Microsystems, 2012.

SOURCE  Silex Microsystems

Silex Microsystems

CONTACT: Silex Microsystems Public Relations: Kelly Karr, Tanis Communications, +1-408-718-9350; For more information on the RocketMEMS program, contact: Dr. Charles Chung, A.M. Fitzgerald & Associates, LLC, +1-650-347-6367 x104, rocketmems@amfitzgerald.com

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

New Release of Karateka®, the 1980s Karate Classic by Prince of Persia Creator, Jordan Mechner, Available Today on Xbox LIVE Arcade

PSN, Steam and iOS Versions Coming Soon

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Karateka®, a modern take on the 8-bit karate classic by Prince of Persia® creator Jordan Mechner, is available today on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft published by D3Publisher. A free trial version on Xbox LIVE Arcade is available now; the full game can be purchased here for 800 Microsoft Points. PlayStation Network from Sony and Steam and iOS versions will follow later this month.

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Created on an Apple II by Jordan Mechner in his Yale dorm room, Karateka became a #1 bestseller and influenced a generation of gamers with its groundbreaking rotoscoped animation and cinematic cutscenes. 28 years later, Mechner returns to his indie roots with a reimagined Karateka for today's digital game platforms, featuring art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (Civilization IV).

A karate-wrapped love story set in feudal Japan, Karateka will delight both nostalgic fans and new players as they fight to save the lovely Mariko from the evil warlord Akuma and reunite her with her True Love.

Game Features:

    --  Rhythm-based combat mechanic. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master,
        the cinematic gameplay seamlessly blends a series of escalating karate
        battles with a simple, human story.
    --  Three playable characters. Three endings. Three suitors vie for Mariko's
        love: A fearsome Brute, a noble Monk, and her brave True Love. Rescuing
        Mariko as the Brute is within the grasp of beginning players, but the
        most satisfying and romantic ending can only be unlocked by winning as
        the True Love.
    --  Highly replayable. Innovative "three suitors" system offers a compact
        40-minute single-playthrough experience - yet it challenges players to
        keep trying again, unlocking more difficult achievements and endings as
        their skill improves.
    --  Unique real-time score by Christopher Tin tells the story of each fight
        through the music. Authentic Japanese instruments and themes associated
        with each character let you "hear" the onscreen action.
"The original Karateka was extremely challenging to master, yet so simple and straightforward that players of all ages immediately became immersed in the story," said Mechner, Creative Director of the new Karateka.  "I wanted to recapture that simplicity in a fun, accessible, reasonably priced downloadable game, while evoking the romantic atmosphere of medieval Japan with the visual and sonic beauty possible on today's consoles."

Release Details:

    --  Genre: Rhythm-Based Story Fighter
    --  Rating: ESRB Teen - Violence, PEGI 12+ Violence, USK 12 Violence, DJCTQ
        12 Violencia
    --  Developer: Liquid Entertainment
    --  Publisher (PSN/Steam/iOS): Karateka LLC   (Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox
        360): D3Publisher
    --  Xbox LIVE Arcade Release Date: NOVEMBER 7, 2012 Price: 800 Microsoft
        Points, free trial version available at launch.
    --  PSN Release Date: NOVEMBER 2012?Price: $9.99 (US), free trial version
        available at launch.
    --  Steam Release Date: NOVEMBER 2012?Price: $9.99 (US), free trial version
        available at launch.
    --  iOS Release Date: NOVEMBER 2012  Price: COMING SOON Supported Devices:
        iPhone 4S/5, iPad 2/3?
About Jordan Mechner
Jordan Mechner is a video game designer, author, screenwriter and filmmaker, best known as the creator of the Prince of Persia franchise.  His games include the 1980s classics Karateka and Prince of Persia, The Last Express (whose recent iOS re-release earned 90+ Metacritic scores), and Ubisoft's award-winning 2003 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Over 17 million Prince of Persia games have been sold worldwide.  In 2010, Jordan became the first game creator to adapt his own work as a feature film with Disney's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. He has published his game development journals from the 1980s as a book, The Making of Prince of Persia.  Follow Jordan at jordanmechner.com and @jmechner.

Karateka® and Prince of Persia® are registered trademarks of Waterwheel Licensing LLC. LIQUID® is a registered trademark of Liquid Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved.  Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Media Contact:

Abby Topolsky on behalf of Jordan Mechner
abbytopolsky@gmail.com

415.602.0306

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UBM Live & UBM Tech Launch Big Data Republic

New online community to explore how to transform business with big data

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today UBM Live and UBM Tech - the UBM businesses behind TFM&A and InformationWeek - have announced the launch of Big Data Republic (http://www.BigDataRepublic.com), a community for those dealing with transforming their businesses with big data.

As the world experiences an unprecedented explosion in information, harnessing that data and making sense of it is one of the biggest challenges that business, government, healthcare, education, and most other sectors face over the coming decade.

Big Data Republic's mission is to "transform your business with data" - helping all levels of business to understand this emerging field and turn it to their competitive advantage.

The community will explore how big data can steer business strategy with expert articles, interactive data visualization, and rich video content.

Editor Saul Sherry explains the offering:

"Big data is changing lives now, and it is underemployed. At Big Data Republic, we want to empower the community that stands to gain the most from the transformative power of big data. We aren't just looking at mind-bending data discoveries, but also at the way these findings can be explained in a way that facilitates real-world change."

Supported by sponsorship from Dell, SAP, and Information Builders from launch, it will quickly grow to become a comprehensive resource of expert community-driven content, whitepaper reports, and educational features.

Luke Bilton, Head of Content for UBM Live, says:

"Big Data Republic is an exciting launch for UBM, with collaboration between our UK and US offices, with other region-specific content in the pipeline. Followed swiftly by the launch of The Big Data Show in London in April 2013 and other international events, it's an example of how we are aligning our content and events businesses to create deeply engaged international communities."

Big Data Republic is published in partnership with UBM DeusM, the integrated marketing services arm of UBM, which has launched more than 35 online communities for B2B audiences in the past two years. These sites that have received more than 65 awards among them.

For further information about Big Data Republic please contact Saul Sherry at Saul.Sherry@ubm.com

Visit here to access Big Data Republic: http://www.BigDataRepublic.com

You may also follow the site on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bigdatarepublic) and Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/bigdatarepublic)

The Big Data Show: April 23-25, 2013, London
The Big Data Show (http://www.TheBigDataShow.co.uk) will offer a range of features to ensure that it becomes the center of big data insight, including inter-visitor networking, a huge range of exhibitors, and extensive educational resources, including:

    --  More than 50 leading suppliers to the big data industry
    --  A dedicated Networking Area, for likeminded peers to discuss their
        experiences
    --  2 Seminar Theatres, offering free sessions on the latest developments
    --  2 Conference Theatres, with high-level strategic and technical content,
        offering the highest-brow content for the most senior visitors

    For more information please contact:

    Nathalie Storey
    Sales Manager, The Big Data Show
    T: +44 (0)20 7921 8412
    M: +44 (0)7766 205 381
    E: nathalie.storey@ubm.com
About UBM Live
UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies across five continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products, promote their brands, and expand their markets.  Through premier brands such as TFM&A, Internet World, IFSEC, MD&M, CPhI, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show, and many others, UBM Live exhibitions, conferences, awards programs, publications, Websites, and training and certification programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies across more than 20 industry sectors.

About UBM DeusM

UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than 30 successful sites and online communities over the last two years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers

About UBM Tech

UBM Tech is the global leader in technology media and professional information, enabling people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services, and paid content - UBM Tech produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web and digital professionals, software developers, government decision makers, and telecom providers) actively engage in UBM Tech's communities and information resources monthly. UBM Tech brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Cloud Connect, Black Hat, and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading.

SOURCE  UBM Tech; UBM Live

UBM Tech; UBM Live

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

Broadcom Delivers Industry's Smallest Quad 10GBASE-T PHY

Lowest Power in 23 x 23mm Package Enables Single Row Top-of-Rack Design for Cloud-Scale and Mega Data Center Networks

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  Delivers 50 percent lower power than previous generation
    --  Optimized as companion device to StrataXGS® Trident Switch Series
    --  Forward compatibility to 28 nanometer (nm) ensures scalability and
        preserves customer investments
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the availability of the industry's smallest quad 10GBASE-T physical layer transceiver (PHY). The BCM84848 second-generation 40nm 10GBASE-T PHY delivers 50 percent lower power in the industry's smallest footprint to enable next-generation 10GBASE-T Top-of-Rack switch platforms.(1) Visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

As demands for greater processing power and performance impose on rack space, OEM and ODM system designers must reduce footprint and power consumption. Designed as a companion device to Broadcom's StrataXGS Trident Switch Series, the highly integrated BCM84848 PHY allows OEMs to implement Top-of-Rack switches with 48 ports of 10GBASE-T and four 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) QSFP uplinks while maintaining minimal depth of the platform, thus avoiding the dual row layout required with larger PHY packages.

Offering the industry's smallest footprint with a 23 x 23mm package, the BCM84848 PHY allows sufficient space for QSFP uplinks and 10GBASE-T RJ45 connectors, providing OEMs with a distinct competitive advantage. Forward compatibility to next-generation 28nm process ensures scalability and preserves customer investments, eliminating the need to redesign the board when moving to the next node.

The BCM84848 PHY features Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology for multiple speeds including 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, expanding energy savings throughout the network by automatically reducing power consumption during periods of no activity.

Key Features:

    --  Robust operation over 100 meter Category 6a cables with industry
        standard 4-pair magnetics
    --  Lower total cost of ownership with auto-negotiation that reduces system
        administration costs
    --  IEEE 1588v2 with one-step timestamp insertion provides high accuracy
        timing
    --  IEEE 802.1ae MACsec provides link layer security
    --  Supports multiple speeds including 10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX
        with EEE supported on all three speeds
Availability

The BCM84848 PHY is now sampling with production volume slated for the first quarter of 2013.

For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.

Quote:

Dr. Ali Abaye, Broadcom's Senior Director of Product Marketing, PHY
"With the BCM84848 PHY, Broadcom is delivering the industry's first single row top-of-rack design to maximize rack space and meet performance and scalability demands in high-density, cloud-scale and mega data center environments. Forward compatibility to the next node ensures scalability and protects customer investment while lowering overall cost of ownership."

Jag Bolaria, Senior Analyst, Linley Group
"With demands imposed by cloud-based services, networking infrastructure requires low power, high performance solutions optimized to accelerate network speeds. By enabling 48 ports of downlink and four QSFP uplinks in a compact single-row design, Broadcom is ahead of the competition in delivering the innovation required for next generation cloud-scale networking."

Resources:

(1)50 percent reduction as compared to previous generation Broadcom 65nm PHYs

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, StrataXGS and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Hastings Entertainment to Host Midnight Release Parties for Call of Duty Black Ops 2

AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore retailer, has announced its plans to host midnight release parties for the game Call of Duty Black Ops2.Fans are encouraged to visit their local Hastings for a midnight release party on Monday, November 12, 2012. Festivities for the night will begin at 9:00 P.M. local time and will end after the game goes on sale at midnight. The midnight release party will only be in select stores, so check with your local store to see if they are participating.

Fans enjoying the party and awaiting the release of the game will also be able to take advantage of special promotions during the release party. Great offers will include: 30% off used music CD's, books, graphic novels, video games and video game accessories, 25% off all iFrogz headphones and action figures, $2 Energy Drinks and many more offers. In addition, during the midnight release party, customers will get 50% off the Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Strategy Guide and a free DreamGEAR XBOX 360 Urban Camo with the purchase of the Call of Duty Black Ops 2 game (while supplies last).

To find out more about the Call of Duty Black Ops 2 midnight release party in your area, visit or contact your local Hastings superstore or visit us online at http://www.goHastings.com.

About Hastings

Founded in 1968, Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books, videos, video games and CDs, as well as trends and consumer electronics merchandise, with the rental of videos and video games in a superstore format.  We currently operate 137 superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet, primarily in medium-sized markets throughout the United States.  We also operate three concept stores, Sun Adventure Sports, located in Amarillo, Texas and Lubbock, Texas, and TRADESMART, located in Littleton, Colorado.

We also operate http://www.goHastings.com, an e-commerce Internet Web site that makes available to our customers new and used entertainment products and unique, contemporary gifts and toys.  The site features exceptional product and pricing offers.  The Investor Relations section of our web site contains press releases, a link to request financial information and other literature, and access to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

Hastings Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Crow, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, +1-806g7-1422, http://www.goHastings.com

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

BizTradeShows.com Becomes IITF's Official Partner for Business Visitor Registration

NEW DELHI, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - BizTradeShows.com to manage four registration counters at 32nd India International
Trade Fair to be held in New Delhi

    The capital city is all set to host 32nd edition of the country's most premier trade
show "India International Trade Fair (IITF)" in the coming weeks. In its efforts to put up
the best show, India Trade Promotion Organisation, the organiser, has made
BizTradeShows.com, world's largest aggregator of trade shows information, its official
partner for "Business Visitor Registration" at IITF. The latter will manage four
registration counters at the event which is slated to be held from November 14, 2012 to
November 27, 2012 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

    On being awarded this project, Mr. Madhup Agrawal, CEO, BizTradeShows.com, said, "We
are delighted to have bagged the mandate to manage visitor pass registration at IITF. This
will allow us to utilize our expertise in connecting and interacting with a huge base of
visitors, exhibitors and trade delegations. IITF is a unique opportunity for business
persons to put their best foot forward and we are pleased to be associated with the famous
trade fair that everyone longs to visit."

    Last year, IITF 2011 witnessed participation of over 70,000 business visitors meeting
7,000 exhibitors including overseas participation from 28 countries, representing over 350
companies. A large number of domestic and foreign business persons visited the fair which
attracted trade delegations from 73 countries. Over one million general visitors also
visited the fair.

    This year too, BizTradeShows.com expects a huge response to this coveted trade show
and is well-prepared to manage the lakhs of visitors expected to register for it.

    About BizTradeShows.com

    BizTradeShows.com, powered by IndiaMART.com, is the world's number one website which
provides an exhaustive coverage of exhibitions, trade shows & expositions, conferences and
seminars for various industries from across the globe. It bridges the gap between the
organizers and their target audiences, i.e., exhibitors, sponsors, visitors etc. and offer
a perfect opportunity to expand their business horizons mutually. It is helpful for the
organizers to hunt for good sponsors, sell booths, attract domestic & international
visitors and most importantly, make the target audience aware of the trade event.

    About IndiaMART.com

    IndiaMART.com is India's largest online B2B marketplace for Small & Medium Size
Businesses, connecting global buyers with suppliers. The company offers a platform & tools
to over 1.2 million suppliers to generate business leads from over 6.5 million buyers, who
use the platform to find reliable & competitive suppliers. The company has over 3500
employees located across 60+ offices in the country. Its existing investors include Intel
Capital and Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.

    Products & Services

    IndiaMART.com offers products that enable small & medium size businesses generate
business leads (online catalogs/store-fronts), establish their credibility (third party
verified trust profile) and use business information (finance, news, trade shows, tenders)
for their business promotion.

    For more information, please visit:
http://www.indiamart.com/corporate/press-section.

       
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IndiaMART.com

DataMentors Now Offers Comprehensive Social Sentiment Analysis and Database Integration Tool

Innovaro, Inc. Launchpad Engine Powers SocialAppeal, DataMentors' New Social Media Solution

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DataMentors LLC, the industry-leading, full-service data quality and management solutions company, announced the release of SocialAppeal, a comprehensive social sentiment analysis and integration tool.  DataMentors has partnered with Innovaro, Inc. (NYSE Amex: INV), the Innovation Solutions Company, to power the sentiment analytical capabilities of SocialAppeal.

Many vendors currently offer social media monitoring and analytics.  However, SocialAppeal is an innovative solution, one of the first tools in the market today to automatically integrate social intelligence into a marketing database. Through a system of scoring developed by Innovaro, a Sentiment Indicator is assigned to each individual.  Using DataFuse, DataMentors' data quality solution, these social records are then cleansed and integrated with other consumer data in the marketing database.

When social information is combined with information such as demographics and psychographics, companies gain valuable marketing knowledge.  "As the world continues to become more social, companies must embrace social intelligence to stay competitive," said Pete Giraldi, DataMentors' Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. "Social streams contain information on customer purchase patterns, competitive intelligence, product feedback, and market trends.  SocialAppeal allows companies to tap into these new marketing opportunities."

Dennis Hooker, Innovaro's Sr. Vice President of Sales said, "We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with DataMentors, powering SocialAppeal with LaunchPad's extremely flexible social mining and analytical capabilities.  We are pioneering ways to meet market demand, producing the ultimate social intelligence solution."

About DataMentors LLC
DataMentors is a provider of database preparation and marketing solutions, featuring DataFuse, PinPoint, ValiData, NetEffect, DataPoint, and DMConsulting. These services are used individually or as an integrated end-to-end turnkey database solution for a clean, highly granular and accurate 360-degree view of the customer through data validation, transformation, standardization and householding.  Offered as either a customer-premise installation or ASP delivered solution, DataMentors leverages proprietary data discovery, reporting and analysis, campaign management, data mining and modeling practices, identifying insightful customer sales and marketing directions.

About Innovaro, Inc.
Innovaro is The Innovation Solutions Company. The focus of our business is to help clients innovate and grow. Innovaro offers a comprehensive set of services and software to assure the success of any innovation project, regardless of the size or intent. The Company's unique combination of consulting services, its LaunchPad software product, and its Intelligence and Insights services provide businesses the innovation support to drive success.                 

For more information visit us on the web: http://www.datamentors.com

SOURCE  DataMentors LLC

DataMentors LLC

CONTACT: Larisa Bedgood, Marketing Coordinator, +1-813-960-7800

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

Panasas To Showcase The New Activestor 14 With Hadoop Support At Supercomputing 12

Product Demonstration to Show Leading Apache Hadoop Performance on ActiveStor 14

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasas, Inc., the leader in high performance parallel storage for technical computing applications and big data workloads, will showcase the recently announced ActiveStor 14 parallel storage system running high-performance Hadoop workloads at the Supercomputing 2012 (SC12) Conference and Exhibition in Salt Lake City, Nov. 12 - 15 in booth 3421.  The highly scalable ActiveStor 14 extends performance leadership to a broader set of workloads by delivering industry-best performance for large and small files and now provides Hadoop support to maximize value from business data.

"As companies increasingly integrate HPC capabilities into commercial environments, the need for a single platform that can process a variety of mixed workloads is essential," said Faye Pairman, president and CEO of Panasas.  "With today's announcement, Panasas ActiveStor not only accelerates product design and scientific discovery applications, but will perform seamless Hadoop analyses, ensuring that customers can extract maximum value from their existing big data infrastructure."

This will result in big savings to those Panasas customers wishing to leverage existing infrastructure for new analytics workloads, with no performance penalty. Internal testing using standard Hadoop benchmarks has shown that ActiveStor 14T performs 30 percent faster than a local disk implementation.

Panasas SC12 Highlights:

In-Booth Hadoop Demonstration
In partnership with Hortonworks, Panasas will demonstrate Hadoop running on Panasas ActiveStor 14. The demonstration will show no performance penalty moving from local disk to a networked solution.

Technical Workshops and Presentations

    --  "Parallel IO in Practice," a tutorial session featuring Panasas chief
        technology officer, Dr. Brent Welch, with Katie Antypas of NERSC, and
        Robert Latham and Robert Ross of Argonne National Laboratory, Sunday,
        Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 355-B.
    --  "The Expanding Role of Solid State Technology in HPC Storage
        Applications," presented by Brent Welch, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
        to 5:00 p.m. in Room 155-B.
Meet with Panasas
To schedule a meeting with Panasas at SC12 or to see a product demonstration, request a timeslot here. SC12 will take place Nov. 10 - 16 in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Conference Center.

About Panasas
Panasas, Inc., the leader in high performance parallel storage for technical computing applications and big data workloads, enables customers to rapidly solve complex computing problems, speed innovation and accelerate new product introduction. All Panasas storage products leverage the patented PanFS(TM) storage operating system to deliver superior performance, data protection, scalability and manageability. Panasas systems are optimized for demanding storage environments in the bioscience, energy, finance, government, manufacturing, and university markets. For more information, visit http://www.panasas.com.

©2012 Panasas, Inc. Panasas, the Panasas logo, ActiveStor, and PanFS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Panasas, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

SOURCE  Panasas, Inc.

Panasas, Inc.

CONTACT: James McIntyre, McClenahan Bruer Communications, +1-503-546-1000, panasas@mcbru.com

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

Check In The Smart Way - Hotel Concorde La Fayette in Paris Breaks New Ground to Become First Group to Offer e-Check-in

LONDON, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    This month, Concorde Hotels & Resorts Group launches Smart Way, an e-check-in
/check-out system that aims to help busy travellers save time and hassle upon arrival.
Based on the technology that has become an airport staple, the introduction of this new
service is a FIRST within the hotel group allowing guests to check-in online anytime,
anywhere and receive their room key the moment they arrive.

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    In an increasingly connected and busy world where every minute counts, guests can
simply visit the Smart Way terminal in the hotel's reception area, type in the code
received via their smart phone during online booking and the room key is
delivered!Checking out is just as fast: simply validate your bill using your smart phone
and your key can be left in your room.

    The concept was developed by Ariane Systems, a company specialising in
check-in/check-out solutions. Smart Way provides Concorde Hotels & Resorts Group clients
with an additional service, a revolutionary, web-based concept that offers hotel clients a
different kind of welcome - convenient, efficient and autonomous. The perfect plus for
on-the-go guests, busy travellers and those who simply want a fast service.

    Graham Dungey SVP eCommerce, Revenue & Business Development for Concorde Hotels &
Resorts Group comments; "E-check-in is now considered commonplace in the airline industry,
and the image of lengthy queues comprising of weary holidaymakers and business high flyers
is a rather distant memory. However, it's important to note that it wasn't long ago that
this type of technology was simply something travellers dreamed of. We wanted to translate
this ease into the entire travelling experience - extending this hassle free, time saving
notion all the way to the hotel check in and check out. We thoroughly believe that this
service will soon become a staple in all hotels and we are proud to be at the forefront of
this movement."

    Beginning as a pilot within the flagship Hotel Concorde La Fayette, the service is
available for guests booking through the http://www.concorde-hotels.com
[http://www.concorde-hotels.com/_ ] site. If successful, the Concorde Hotels & Resorts
Group plans to roll out the system throughout their hotel portfolio.

    The introduction of Smart Way comes weeks after the successful launch of the hotel's
client loyalty program, "Concorde Privilege", which enables guests to enjoy exclusive
advantages during their stay.

    Contact: Mischa Joslin - +44(0)20-7388-9988 / Joslin@spreckley.co.uk

    Photo:
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Hotel Concorde La Fayette

MICA to Offer New Media Specialisation From 2013 Batch

AHMEDABAD, India, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) has decided to offer a
specialisation in Digital Communications Management, encompassing New Media in its
flagship 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Communications Management (PGDM-C), for the batch
it will select in 2013.

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121107/573558)

    Admission process for the 2013 batch is currently underway. Aspirants who have
appeared, or will appear, in the 2012 CAT, XAT or GMAT (Dec 2007 or later) examinations,
irrespective of their scores, will be eligible to appear in the MICAT examination of MICA,
which will be held in multiple centers across India in Feb-end/March beginning (date will
be announced). The last date for application to MICA is January 29, 2013.

    MICA currently offers 4 specialisations that are sought after by students aspiring to
make careers in Marketing, Brand Management, Media, Consumer Insights, Research and
Account Planning, across industry verticals. These are:

    - Brand Management

    - Media Management

    - Marketing Research

    - Account Planning

    MICA has taken several unique initiatives in the past, amongst them, being the only
Institute in India to offer a specialisation in Marketing Research.

    According to Dr. Nagesh Rao, President & Director, MICA:

    "We have witnessed the deep impact of new media in our lives as consumers and as
societies. As India's premier institution focused on communications, we were possibly the
first to spot this game-changing trend and introduced courses in Digital Marketing. This
year we expanded them to include courses on E-Commerce, Social Media & Strategic
Communications & Mobile as New Media. These were received with a great response from the
industry and students. Again, MICA is the first Institute in India to see the mobile as a
Media in itself, catching early trends and interpreting them for the benefit of industry
and society. We have, and will, always stay focused and ahead of others in our mission of
developing innovative professionals in the practice, development and management of
communications, to serve the needs of industry and society through education, research and
advocacy."

    Prof. Anita Basalingappa, Chairperson, Admissions Committee, MICA adds:

    "MICA's Curriculum Committee went through a zero base review process and proposed the
new specialization in the curriculum beginning from the academic year 2013-14.

    The batch that joins MICA in 2013 will certainly benefit in being a frontrunner in the
additional specialization. MICA has always been seen as the path-breaker and the premier
Institute in Communications Management. We keep our commitment."

    About MICA

    Established in 1991, Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA), is India's
premier B-School in communications management. Its mission is "to develop innovative
professionals in the practice, development and management of communications to serve the
needs of industry and society through education, research and advocacy".

    MICA's programmes are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) and recognised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of
India. The flagship programme of MICA is its fully residential, 2-year Post Graduate
Diploma in Management (Communications).

    MICA prides itself in its curriculum creating students who focus on multiple
bottom-lines - with equal emphasis on financial, human and environmental implications.
Today, it is the alma mater of professionals who are in leadership positions in marketing,
brand management, consumer research, advertising, media and digital communications, across
industry verticals, in India and abroad.

    Visit MICA at http://www.mica.ac.in

    Connect with MICA on:

    Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/MICA.Ahmedabad

    Twitter:

    @MICA_ahmedabad [https://twitter.com/MICA_ahmedabad ]

    Primary Media Contact: Dr. Anita Basalingappa, anita@micamail.in, 91-9825114451

    Secondary Media Contact: Prof. Vaneet Chhibber, vaneet@micamail.in, 91-8000098787

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Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector Featured on Great American Country Network's New Series "Great American Heroes"

Hometown Hero Captain Steve Dietz to Use Epson MegaPlex Projector for Burn Foundation Prevention Programs

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced its award-winning MegaPlex(TM) MG-850HD projector was featured on a recent episode of the new series "Great American Heroes" on the highly-watched Great American Country Network. The October 31 episode featured a visit to the Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation, where country star Trace Adkins surprises Captain Steve Dietz, director of the Burn Foundation, with an Epson(®) MegaPlex MG-850HD and other contributions focused on helping the team with their outbound prevention programs.

"Organizations like the Burn Foundation are often looking for a dynamic way to share content with mid-size groups on a big screen," said Kristi Lanzit, product manager, Epson America Inc. "The MegaPlex offers a range of connectivity options and is extremely portable and easy to use, making it a great tool for Captain Steve Dietz and the rest of the team to share information and engage with audiences as part of their prevention and marketing programs."

The MegaPlex MG-850HD makes sharing powerful stories on a big screen easy with up to 2,800 lumens(1) of color brightness and 2,800 lumens of white brightness, high-definition 720p resolution and 3LCD technology that delivers reliable performance and rich, vibrant colors. Easy out-of-the-box setup and a handle for added portability make it an excellent tool for both organizations and personal use. In addition, the MegaPlex MG-850HD connects to a wide range of digital devices and features a built-in dock for Apple iPod(®), iPhone(®) and iPad(®) as well as USB, HDMI and VGA inputs. This versatile connectivity allows users to easily connect and project Microsoft(®) Xbox 360(TM), Sony(®) PS3(TM), Nintendo Wii(TM), PCs, TVs, DVD players, Android((TM)) devices and  streaming devices like Apple TV and Roku(®). The MegaPlex MG-850HD also works as a speaker dock - simply turn off the projector and choose from four optimized audio modes.

The new Great American Country Network series, "Great American Heroes", follows country star and philanthropist Trace Adkins as he takes time from his nationwide tour to visit hometown heroes. In each episode, he visits three hometown heroes giving them the acknowledgment they deserve and surprising them with something special. For more information, please visit http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_gcusa/.

The MegaPlex MG-850HD is currently available for $799.99 through select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store. The Epson MegaPlex MG-50, featuring 540p resolution is also available. For more information, please visit the Epson newsroom.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

About Great American Country (GAC)

Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 62 million households and online at http://www.GACTV.com.

GAC is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel. Scripps Networks is based in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Chevy Chase, Md. and Nashville, and is a unit of Scripps Networks Interactive.

Note: Epson is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and MegaPlex is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1)Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America Inc., +1-562-290-5683, duane_brozek@ea.epson.com, or Natalie Pridham, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200 ext. 2976, npridham@walt.com

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

Objet Showcases Latest 3D Printing Innovations at EuroMold 2012

REHOVOT, Israel, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Latest technology developments to be unveiled
        - Hall 11, stand D90

    Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ]., the innovation leader in 3D printing
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX6G-TluQHE&feature=plcp ] for rapid prototyping
[http://www.objet.com/knowledge-center/rapid-prototyping ] and additive manufacturing,
once again takes to the floors of EuroMold to reveal its latest technology developments.
An action-packed year has seen Objet launch the world's only professional desktop 3D
printer offering up to 7 different materials, the Objet30 Pro
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printers/desktop/objet30-pro ], along with the release of a
further 39 digital materials [http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/digital-materials
]. According to Andy Middleton, Objet General Manager EMEA, EuroMold can expect to see
Objet continue its drive for innovation within 3D printing:

    "As the year draws to a close, our ethos of leading innovation within 3D printing has
never been stronger and we see EuroMold as the ideal platform to demonstrate this, by
bringing our latest developments to the fore. Visitors can expect to see an expanded 3D
printing portfolio. 2012 has already been a very significant year for Objet - not only
have we launched the most versatile 3D printer in the professional desktop market
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printers/desktop/objet30-pro ] - but we have also invested
heavily in developing further digital materials
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/digital-materials ] taking the Objet range of
3d printing materials [http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/overview ] to a
record-breaking 107."

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    New to EuroMold and in the spotlight on the Objet stand is the widely-acclaimed work
of leading artist and designer Neri Oxman from MIT's Media Lab, including a selection of
stunning 3D printed models printed using Objet's unique Connex multi-material 3d printing
technology [http://www.objet.com/3d-printers/connex ]. Objet and Oxman collaborated
earlier this year in a convergence of art and 3D printing, with the finished models
showcasing Objet 3D printing and how Connex multi-material technology can help push the
boundaries of creative design. The unique ability to print different rigid and flexible
material combinations enabled Oxman to convey the true artistic nature of her designs with
extremely fine detail and accuracy.

    Also featuring at the show are a diverse range of exceptionally realistic prototypes,
demonstrating real applications from Objet customers across a variety of industries
ranging from automotive [http://www.objet.com/industries/automotive ] to defence
[http://www.objet.com/industries/defense ], aerospace to education
[http://www.objet.com/industries/education ], consumer good
[http://www.objet.com/industries/consumer-goods ] and electronics
[http://www.objet.com/industries/consumer-electronics ], animation and film
[http://www.objet.com/industries/entertainment ], right through to the highly-specialised
world of digital dentistry [http://www.objet.com/industries/dental ] and medical devices
[http://www.objet.com/industries/medical ].

    "Objet 3D printing has always been about delivering the highest quality rapid
prototyping solution for each industry-specific requirement," comments Middleton. "We
continue to provide our customers with an unrivalled range of materials varying in
physical and mechanical properties - from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/rigid_opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/rubber-like ] materials, opaque
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/rigid_opaque ] to transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/transparent ] and ABS-like simulation plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3d-printing-materials/abs-like ] - always striving to support our
customers in achieving true product realism, whatever industry they operate in."

    Objet's full range of 3D printing solutions for the professional user will be
represented at Euromold:

       
        - The Objet Desktop range
          [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ] provides the high quality 3D
          printing to professionals requiring an entry-level, desktop solution, along with the
          most versatile range of materials in this market.
        - The Objet Eden range [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Eden_Family ] is
          ideal for designers and engineers who require high-precision, outstanding surface
          finish and productivity. It provides the ability to print versatility of materials,
          including specialized materials for dental and medical applications. The Objet Eden V
          line of 3D printers is upgradable to Objet Connex platform.
        - The Objet Connex series [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
          ], the world's only multi-material 3D printing technology, enables users to print
          parts comprising of up to 14 different materials in a single print job, with no
          assembly. Users also have the ability to combine material properties from rigid to
          rubber and opaque to transparent, to create new digital materials better suited for
          specific prototyping requirements.

    See Objet at EuroMold 2012 from 27th- 30th November, stand D90, hall 11 in Frankfurt,
Germany.

    Resources for Media

    All media are invited to attend the Objet Press Conference, Tuesday 27th November at
3:30pm, at Portalhaus, Room KORALL and to schedule one-on-one meetings with Objet
executives. Media are also invited for refreshments on the Objet stand following the press
conference for live demonstrations of Objet's new technology announcement. Register now
[http://web.objet.com/EN_Euromold_2012_Press_LP.html ].

       
        - Video: Objet260 Connex in action
          [http://objet.com/3d-printers/connex/objet260-connex ]
        - Video: Objet30 Pro | With 7 Different Materials
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg ]
        - Video: Objet 3D Printer with 107 Materials
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvuXKS6i4iw&list=PL871FB7F2FE19494D&index=2&feature=plcp ]
        - Video: 3D Printing | Enabling Dreams to Reality
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1zc1AjrHSc&feature=g-all-u ]
        - Video: Revolution in Art & Design using 3D Printing | Objet for Neri Oxman
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?vúkIQ2wiHG0&feature=plcp ]
        - Video: Amazing Models by Objet Connex 3D Printer
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zM3iMX3lIM&feature=plcp ]

    About Objet

    Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ] is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

    Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

    Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

    Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 100 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 100 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.

    Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].

    (c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

    Objet Media Contacts

       
        USA
        Todd Graff
        Conover Tuttle Pace
        Tel. +1-617-412-4000
        Email. tgraff@ctpboston.com

        Korea
        Jihyun Lee
        The Hoffman Agency Korea
        Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
        Email. jhlee@hoffman.com

        Brazil
        Tatiana Fonseca
        307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
        Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
        Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br

        Europe
        Claire Russell-Jones
        UK Bespoke
        Tel: +44-1737-215200
        E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk

        Japan
        Objet Japan
        Aya Yoshizawa
        Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
        Aya.yoshizawa@objet.com

        Mexico
        Patricia Tawil
        IDESA
        Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
        Email. ptawil@idesap.com

        Objet
        Arita Mattsoff
        Objet
        Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000
        Email. arita@objet.com

        Asia Pacific
        Objet AP Ltd
        Vicki Kei
        Tel. +852-3844-8813
        Vicki.kei@objet.com

        South Africa
        Alison McDonald
        PR Connections
        Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
        Email. alison@pr.co.za

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Objet Ltd.

Bluegiga Launches a New BT111 Bluetooth Smart Ready HCI Module

ESPOO, Finland, November 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Bluegiga Technologies announced today the availability of its new Bluetooth Smart
Ready HCI module, BT111. BT111 is a low cost and ultra small Bluetooth Smart Ready HCI
module that is designed for applications where both Bluetooth classic and Bluetooth low
energy connectivity is needed. BT111 integrates a Bluetooth 4.0 dual mode radio, HCI
software stack, USB interface and an antenna. BT111 is compatible with Windows and Linux
operating systems and Microsoft and BlueZ Bluetooth stacks and offers OEMs a fast and risk
free way to integrate Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity into their applications.

    (Logo:
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    "The BT111 Bluetooth Smart Ready HCI module is an expansion to our existing Bluetooth
4.0 product family and provides an easy-to-use Bluetooth 4.0 dual mode solution for
devices that have Linux or Windows operating systems. The latest Linux BlueZ and Microsoft
Bluetooth host stacks support Bluetooth 4.0 and BT111 is an ideal companion to be used
with them. The new BT111 Bluetooth Smart Ready HCI module offers an integrated Bluetooth
4.0 solution enabling fastest time-to-market with low development and certification costs
and reduced R&D risks," says Mikko Savolainen, VP of Product Management.

    BT111 Bluetooth Smart Ready HCI module has +8 dBm transmit power, approximately -90dBm
received sensitivity, and dimensions of 13.05 x 9.3 x 2.3mm with an integrated chip
antenna.

    "We were able to take advantage of our expertise in making wireless modules when we
designed the BT111. The goal was to design a really small Bluetooth 4.0 module without
sacrificing the radio performance. I think we did a an excellent job here, since BT111 is
twenty percent smaller than our similar, existing solutions and still provides better RF
performance," says Riku Mettala, VP of Engineering.

    The new Bluegiga BT111 module will also be Bluetooth, CE, FCC, IC, South Korea, and
Japan qualified and offers proven radio operation and minimal qualification costs.
Bluegiga's products have a long lifetime and therefore are future proof solutions for OEMs
that need long lifespan from the module vendor.

    BT111 Evaluation Tools

    BT111 evaluation kit is available with the following ordering code: DKBT111

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VIZIO Reveals Must-Have TV and Audio Line-Up Just in time for the Holidays

Line-up Features LED TVs from 24" to Flagship 70" LED Smart TV and Four New Sound Bars for a Superior Audio Experience

VIZIO Reveals Must-Have TV and Audio Line-Up Just in time for the Holidays

Line-up Features LED TVs from 24" to Flagship 70" LED Smart TV and Four New Sound Bars for a Superior Audio ExperienceIRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season,VIZIO, Inc., having recently received J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs" ranking(1), announced today its new TV and audio line-up featuring an all LED-lit(2) E-Series line and four newly designed sound bars.  With the recently released E-Series 60" class Razor LED(TM) Smart TV (E601i) already being America's best-selling 60" flat-panel TV(3), the line-up also includes the flagship E-Series 70" class Razor LED(TM) Smart TV (E701i) and new 2.0 and 2.1 E-Series and M-Series sound bars, the brand's holiday products are a great wish list addition, capable of taking any room in the home from ordinary to extraordinary at an unparalleled value. 

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Bringing superb picture quality to the forefront of the home, VIZIO's new, sleek E-Series HDTV holiday line-up features large screen size classes of 70", 60" (E601i), 50" (E500i), and 42" (E420i) LED Smart TVs, perfect for a living room or master bedroom upgrade, and smaller screen size classes of 39" (E390), 32" (E320), 29" (E291) and 24" (E241) LED units, ideal for the kitchen, den or office. Whether mounted on the wall, on a stand or in an entertainment center, the TVs look spectacular thanks to a slim outer bezel.  A high-definition 1080p LED picture reveals richer, more vivid colors, while advanced local dimming technology delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites for overall stunning picture quality.  Select E-Series models also feature an ultra-thin profile, less than two inches, and utilize Razor LED(TM) backlighting technology.

As the #1 brand in the US for WiFi flat-panel TVs(4), VIZIO's 70", 60", 50", 42" and 32" Smart TVs feature VIZIO Internet Apps(®) with built-in WiFi for endless entertainment options and instant access to Netflix®, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU(TM), Hulu Plus, YouTube®, Pandora®, Facebook®, Twitter® and others, all with the push of a button on the smart remote(5).  As VIZIO's flagship model, the 70" Razor LED(TM) Smart TV sets the new standard for big screens, serving as an affordable luxury for the entertainment enthusiast.

"The VIZIO TV and audio holiday line-up provides access to leading edge innovations and modern design at an unbeatable total value," said Matt McRae, VIZIO Chief Technology Officer. "The must-have features and stunning picture quality in the 70" LED Smart TV deliver an unparalleled combination of top technology made affordable without compromising quality or customer support."

Further reinforcing VIZIO's position as America's #1 Sound Bar Company(6), the new E-Series and M-Series Sound Bars amplify the TV-watching experience by offering advanced audio quality in a compact design to fit any space.  The latest SRS technologies featured in the 2.0 and 2.1 models limit unwanted volume fluctuations and allow for a more immersive surround sound experience.   

The new line-up of sound bars pumps out 95 - 101dB of sound with less than 1% total harmonic distortion(7), providing audiophiles with a substantial quality and clarity upgrade when compared to standard HDTV speakers.  The E-Series (SB4021E) and M-Series (SB4021M) 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bars feature wireless subwoofers, which generate deep bass from up to 60 feet away without the use of additional cables.  All sound bars connect easily to most HDTVs with just one cable.

"The E-Series and M-Series 2.0 and 2.1 Sound Bars are the perfect audio upgrade solution, allowing consumers to hear their content the way it was intended to be heard, with rich, accurate audio quality that raises home theater audio expectations to another level," said John Schindler, VIZIO Vice President of Product Management. "All four sound bars feature a slim and sleek design to complement any size TV, creating a rich home theater experience."

Appealing to the eyes as well as the ears this holiday season, VIZIO's LED TVs and sound bars offer consumers great options for any room in the house at an outstanding value. All E-Series LED TV units as well as the 2.0 and 2.1 E-Series and M-Series Sound Bars will be available both in-store and online through key retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon and VIZIO.com.  A summary of VIZIO's new holiday line-up can be found below with additional information available at VIZIO.com.

    VIZIO E-Series Sound Bars       VIZIO E-Series LED Smart TVs
    2.0 Sound Bar (SB4020E) -
     $99.99                         70" Razor LED Smart TV (E701i) - $1,999.99
    2.1 Sound Bar (SB4021E) -
     $199.99                        60" Razor LED Smart TV (E601i) - $999.99
                                    50" LED Smart TV (E500i) - $699.99
                                    42" LED Smart TV (E420i) - $499.99
                                    32" LED Smart TV (E320i) - $299.99

    VIZIO M-Series Sound Bars       VIZIO E-Series LED TVs
    2.0 Sound Bar (SB4020M) -
     $119.99                        39" LED TV (E390) - $399.99
    2.1 Sound Bar (SB4021M) -
     $229.99                        32" LED TV [E320] - $269.99
                                    29" Razor LED TV (E291) - $269.99
                                    24" Razor LED TV (E241) - $199.99
About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2012 VIZIO, Inc.  The V, VIZIO, Thin + Light and all names, logos and phrases are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

(1)J.D. Power and Associates 2012 High Definition Television (HDTV) Satisfaction Report(SM). Report based on responses from 1,009 consumers measuring 8 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased an HDTV in the last 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed August 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit http://www.jdpower.com.

(2 )VIZIO's new E-series HDTV line features edge-lit and direct-lit LED technologies

(3 )Source:( )The( )NPD Group Weekly Retail Tracking Service, October 14-20, 2012, based on units sold

(4 )Source: The NPD Group Retail Tracking Service, January-September 2012, based on units sold

(5 )High-speed/broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO, Inc.  Additional fees and/or subscriptions may be required for certain content and services.  VIZIO, Inc. makes no warranties, representations, or assurances of any kind as to the content, availability, or functionality of third party content or services.

(6 )Source:( )Quixel Research(®,) USA Sound Bar Report Q3 2011 - Q2 2012

(7 )SB4021M and SB4021E sound bars rated at 101dB, SB4020M and SB4020E rated at 95dB. Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted. Total Harmonic Distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

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CONTACT: Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com; or Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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Peak Performance Platforms Announces Partnerships With Intacct And LeagueAthletics.com

Firm to Implement Cloud-Based Accounting ERP Solution for Sports Clubs and Organizations

DENVER, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peak Performance Platforms LLC, a professional services firm in Denver, Colorado and a marketer and seller of cloud-based finance and accounting systems, today announced that it has entered into commercial partnerships with LeagueAthletics.com LLC, a recognized leader in online sports registration software and management solutions, and Intacct, a leading provider of cloud financial management and accounting software.

Under the partnership agreement, Peak Performance Platforms will integrate Intacct's cloud-based accounting software with LeagueAthletics.com, allowing sports clubs and organizations an efficient, low-cost, online platform to manage cash flow, receivables, invoicing, and payment processing.

"Intacct provides companies with professional-strength financial management and accounting applications that fit into their existing business infrastructure, integrating well with the key applications they use to run their business," said Clark Newby, Vice President of Marketing for Intacct. "This integration delivered by Peak Performance Platforms is another great example of our system's flexibility and helps our joint customers improve efficiency by streamlining the workflow between Intacct and LeagueAthletics.com."

Don Malin, President of LeagueAthletics.com said, "As a leader in the sports online league management industry, it is important for us to provide our customers [sports clubs and organizations] an easy solution to manage and control their finances. With Peak Performance Platforms' integration of Intacct's cloud-based accounting system, our customers will now have the much needed controls, checks and balances that are necessary for their sport club or organization to thrive."

A key benefit of the cloud accounting platform is the visibility of real-time, web-based dashboards, reporting and analytics for club managers. With access to up-to-date information on online sports registrations, invoices, and revenues, managers will know the financial status of their club or organization at any time. Rob Lee, Managing Director of Peak Performance Platforms, said, "Our software solutions improve financial visibility and accounting accuracy, and our system of controls reduce the likelihood of unscrupulous behaviors such as embezzlement or misappropriation of club funds."

Mr. Lee said, "We are delighted with this partnership agreement and pleased to be the first accounting firm in the world to develop a software integration between LeagueAthletics.com and a cloud-based accounting platform. Our cloud-based solution is an ERP platform for sport clubs that is second to none!"

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CONTACT: Clark Newby, Peak Platforms, +1-303-912-3107, info@peakplatforms.com, http://www.peakplatforms.com

Aprimo Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of New Magic Quadrant Report for Integrated Marketing Management

Aprimo Provides Strong IMM Vision, Innovation, Broad Set of Marketing Capabilities, and Continued Market Execution

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Aprimo®, a Teradata company (NYSE:TDC) and a leader in cloud-based digital and Integrated Marketing Management solutions, has been placed in the Leaders quadrant of the new Gartner, Inc. Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) Magic Quadrant report.  The report was published by Kimberly Collins, research vice president, and Adam Sarner, research director, CRM, at Gartner, on November 1, 2012. 

"Aprimo continues to shape and lead the IMM market, which is expanding rapidly due to increasing demand from industry-leading multinational brands for truly integrated data, analytics and business applications solutions," said Bob Boehnlein, president of Aprimo. "Aprimo serves as a strategic partner to these brands, helping them achieve leadership in their industries by listening to their needs and constantly enhancing our IMM capabilities to ensure our customers' competitive technological advantages are thoroughly maintained."

Ongoing Innovation

Aprimo recently announced new additions and enhancements to its IMM solutions to help customers drive more effective marketing performance.  These include Digital Messaging Center, an enhancement to the digital marketing technology obtained through Teradata's recent eCircle acquisition; Aprimo Relationship Manager 6.6, a new version of its Multi-Channel Campaign Management (MCCM) solution; and expanded global Cloud Service capabilities, among others.

Aprimo has licensed the Gartner Integrated Marketing Management Magic Quadrant and has made it available on its website. 

About The Magic Quadrant
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Aprimo
Aprimo is a leading provider of software and services that advance the productivity and performance of marketing organizations. We enable marketers to engage, lead and perform by empowering conversations on new engagement channels, enhancing internal collaboration, and improving marketing performance and accountability. Aprimo's modular and on demand Integrated Marketing Management (IMM) solutions provide a global, integrated marketing platform that can be broadly adopted across an organization, letting companies balance creativity with a data-driven approach and simplify the complexity of a rapidly changing marketing environment. Hundreds of thousands of marketers trust Aprimo to revolutionize their marketing, including over one third of Fortune 100 companies and nearly one quarter of Global 100 companies. Aprimo, a Teradata company, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices worldwide. For more information, call 1.317.814.6465 or visit http://www.aprimo.com.

About Teradata
Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), Aprimo's parent company, is the world's leading analytic data solutions company, focused on integrated data warehousing, big data analytics, and business applications. Teradata's innovative products and services deliver data integration and business insight to empower organizations to make the best decisions possible and achieve competitive advantage. For more information, visit http://www.Teradata.com.

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Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Launch New Online Help Center

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, we have seen the rapid increase in the abuse of our elders in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the country.  Today, The Torkzadeh Law Firm (TorkLaw) is proud to announce the online nursing home abuse help center for victims and families of nursing home negligence and elder abuse.

"Our goal is to help victims and families through the unimaginable experience of dealing with nursing home negligence and elder abuse.   When we entrust people with taking care of our most vulnerable loved ones, we expect a certain level of care.  For too long, too many nursing homes and assisted living facilities have taken advantage of and abused our elderly.  It's time to fight back and hold these companies responsible," said TorkLaw founding partner Reza Torkzadeh.

The nursing home abuse online help center provides the latest in statistics, legal developments, resources and tools for victims of elder abuse.  "Whether the abuse resulted in serious injury or death, TorkLaw will provide the information, tools and resources necessary to get through this very complex area of the law," said Torkzadeh.

In a shocking report, in 2005, the California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development reported that one-fifth of California's nursing facilities did not meet the state-mandated requirements for staffing levels.  "Through litigation, what we have seen is that most of the negligence is due to overworked and understaffed facilities.  These companies have decided that it is more important to make a profit than provide for a safe and sanitary living environment for their patients," said Torkzadeh.

These staggering numbers are alarming.  All elder abuse must be reported and dealt with immediately.  There are over 1,300 skilled nursing facilities in California.  These facilities are held to certain standards as set by law.  If you feel like a loved one has been a victim of elder abuse or nursing home negligence, you should immediately contact TorkLaw, California nursing home abuse lawyers, for more information.  Look for these signs of nursing home abuse.

For access to the new site, please visit The Online California Nursing Home Abuse Help Center

Contact:
Reza Torkzadeh
1-310-935-1111
reza@torklaw.com

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LivePerson to Acquire Australia-based Customer Contact Solutions Provider

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LivePerson, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPSN), a leading provider of real-time engagement solutions, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ENGAGE Pty Ltd., an Australian provider of cloud-based customer contact solutions.  The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2012. 

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"Our acquisition of ENGAGE will enhance our ability to offer intelligent engagement solutions to businesses in the Asia Pacific region," said Robert LoCascio, CEO and Founder of LivePerson. "ENGAGE has been a reseller and champion of LivePerson solutions for several years, in addition to having its own successful hosted contact center solutions, which complement LivePerson's offerings. Our common mission to help businesses connect meaningfully with consumers makes the ENGAGE team a natural addition to the LivePerson family, and a valuable asset as we seek to drive growth in the region." 

ENGAGE is an Australian customer contact solutions business, established in partnership with the Clemenger Group (a BBDO/Omnicom company), supporting the sales and service strategy of enterprise level companies to meet changing consumer needs and expectations. ENGAGE provides sophisticated cloud-based services that uniquely support several customer contact solutions including voice, live chat, SMS and social media, allowing businesses to connect with consumers in multiple channels.

"Our team has twenty years of experience providing leading companies in the Asia Pacific region with innovative contact center services and technologies," said, ENGAGE Managing Director Aaron Panozza. "We are very excited to join LivePerson, and together we will continue to enable clients to exceed consumer expectations, by providing real-time connections in the consumer's channel of choice, anywhere and anytime."

About LivePerson

LivePerson, Inc. (Nasdaq: LPSN) offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses to proactively connect in real-time with their customers via chat, voice, and content delivery at the right time, through the right channel, including websites, social media, and mobile devices. This "intelligent engagement" is driven by real-time behavioral analytics, producing connections based on a true understanding of business objectives and customer needs.

More than 8,500 companies rely on LivePerson's platform to increase conversions and improve customer experience, including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Verizon, Sky, Walt Disney, PNC, QVC and Orbitz.

LivePerson received the CODiE award for Best Content Management Solution in 2012 and for Best Ecommerce Solution in 2011, and has been named a Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan in 2011.  LivePerson is headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, Tel Aviv, London and Melbourne.

For more information, please visit http://www.liveperson.com. To view other press releases about LivePerson, please visit pr.liveperson.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our planned acquisition of ENGAGE Pty Ltd. and its expected benefits which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements.  Any such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: the acquisition gets delayed or otherwise does not occur; the expected benefits of the acquisition do not materialize; we are unable to integrate or retain the team of programming talent currently associated with ENGAGE Pty Ltd.; the adverse effect that the global economic downturn may have on our business and results of operations; competition in the online sales, marketing, customer service and online engagement solutions markets; our ability to retain existing clients and attract new clients; risks related to new regulatory or other legal requirements that could materially impact our business; impairments to goodwill that result in significant charges to earnings; risks related to our international operations, particularly our operations in Israel, and the civil and political unrest in that region; responding to rapid technological change and changing client preferences; our ability to retain key personnel and attract new personnel; risks related to the ability to successfully integrate past or potential future acquisitions; technology systems beyond our control and technology-related defects that could disrupt the LivePerson services; privacy concerns relating to the Internet that could result in new legislation or negative public perception; risks related to the regulation or possible misappropriation of personal information belonging to our customers' Internet users; legal liability and/or negative publicity for the services provided to consumers via our technology platforms; risks related to protecting our intellectual property rights or potential infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties.  This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Readers are referred to the reports and documents filed from time to time by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of these and other important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in forward-looking statements.

Contact

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VIZIO Reveals Must-Have TV and Audio Line-Up Just in time for the Holidays

Line-up Features LED TVs from 24" to Flagship 70" LED Smart TV and Four New Sound Bars for a Superior Audio Experience

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season,VIZIO, Inc., having recently received J.D. Power and Associates' "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs" ranking(1), announced today its new TV and audio line-up featuring an all LED-lit(2) E-Series line and four newly designed sound bars.  With the recently released E-Series 60" class Razor LED(TM) Smart TV (E601i) already being America's best-selling 60" flat-panel TV(3), the line-up also includes the flagship E-Series 70" class Razor LED(TM) Smart TV (E701i) and new 2.0 and 2.1 E-Series and M-Series sound bars, the brand's holiday products are a great wish list addition, capable of taking any room in the home from ordinary to extraordinary at an unparalleled value. 

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Bringing superb picture quality to the forefront of the home, VIZIO's new, sleek E-Series HDTV holiday line-up features large screen size classes of 70", 60" (E601i), 50" (E500i), and 42" (E420i) LED Smart TVs, perfect for a living room or master bedroom upgrade, and smaller screen size classes of 39" (E390), 32" (E320), 29" (E291) and 24" (E241) LED units, ideal for the kitchen, den or office. Whether mounted on the wall, on a stand or in an entertainment center, the TVs look spectacular thanks to a slim outer bezel.  A high-definition 1080p LED picture reveals richer, more vivid colors, while advanced local dimming technology delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites for overall stunning picture quality.  Select E-Series models also feature an ultra-thin profile, less than two inches, and utilize Razor LED(TM) backlighting technology.

As the #1 brand in the US for WiFi flat-panel TVs(4), VIZIO's 70", 60", 50", 42" and 32" Smart TVs feature VIZIO Internet Apps(®) with built-in WiFi for endless entertainment options and instant access to Netflix®, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU(TM), Hulu Plus, YouTube®, Pandora®, Facebook®, Twitter® and others, all with the push of a button on the smart remote(5).  As VIZIO's flagship model, the 70" Razor LED(TM) Smart TV sets the new standard for big screens, serving as an affordable luxury for the entertainment enthusiast.

"The VIZIO TV and audio holiday line-up provides access to leading edge innovations and modern design at an unbeatable total value," said Matt McRae, VIZIO Chief Technology Officer. "The must-have features and stunning picture quality in the 70" LED Smart TV deliver an unparalleled combination of top technology made affordable without compromising quality or customer support."

Further reinforcing VIZIO's position as America's #1 Sound Bar Company(6), the new E-Series and M-Series Sound Bars amplify the TV-watching experience by offering advanced audio quality in a compact design to fit any space.  The latest SRS technologies featured in the 2.0 and 2.1 models limit unwanted volume fluctuations and allow for a more immersive surround sound experience.   

The new line-up of sound bars pumps out 95 - 101dB of sound with less than 1% total harmonic distortion(7), providing audiophiles with a substantial quality and clarity upgrade when compared to standard HDTV speakers.  The E-Series (SB4021E) and M-Series (SB4021M) 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bars feature wireless subwoofers, which generate deep bass from up to 60 feet away without the use of additional cables.  All sound bars connect easily to most HDTVs with just one cable.

"The E-Series and M-Series 2.0 and 2.1 Sound Bars are the perfect audio upgrade solution, allowing consumers to hear their content the way it was intended to be heard, with rich, accurate audio quality that raises home theater audio expectations to another level," said John Schindler, VIZIO Vice President of Product Management. "All four sound bars feature a slim and sleek design to complement any size TV, creating a rich home theater experience."

Appealing to the eyes as well as the ears this holiday season, VIZIO's LED TVs and sound bars offer consumers great options for any room in the house at an outstanding value. All E-Series LED TV units as well as the 2.0 and 2.1 E-Series and M-Series Sound Bars will be available both in-store and online through key retailers such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon and VIZIO.com.  A summary of VIZIO's new holiday line-up can be found below with additional information available at VIZIO.com.

    VIZIO E-Series Sound Bars      VIZIO E-Series LED Smart TVs
    2.0 Sound Bar (SB4020E) -
     $99.99                        70" Razor LED Smart TV (E701i) - $1,999.99
    2.1 Sound Bar (SB4021E) -
     $199.99                       60" Razor LED Smart TV (E601i) - $999.99
                                   50" LED Smart TV (E500i) - $649.99
                                   42" LED Smart TV (E420i) - $499.99
                                   32" LED Smart TV (E320i) - $299.99

    VIZIO M-Series Sound Bars      VIZIO E-Series LED TVs
    2.0 Sound Bar (SB4020M) -
     $119.99                       39" LED TV (E390) - $399.99
    2.1 Sound Bar (SB4021M) -
     $229.99                       32" LED TV [E320] - $269.99
                                   29" Razor LED TV (E291) - $269.99
                                   24" Razor LED TV (E241) - $199.99
About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2012 VIZIO, Inc.  The V, VIZIO, Thin + Light and all names, logos and phrases are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

(1)J.D. Power and Associates 2012 High Definition Television (HDTV) Satisfaction Report(SM). Report based on responses from 1,009 consumers measuring 8 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased an HDTV in the last 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed August 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit http://www.jdpower.com.

(2 )VIZIO's new E-series HDTV line features edge-lit and direct-lit LED technologies

(3 )Source:( )The( )NPD Group Weekly Retail Tracking Service, October 14-20, 2012, based on units sold

(4 )Source: The NPD Group Retail Tracking Service, January-September 2012, based on units sold

(5 )High-speed/broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO, Inc.  Additional fees and/or subscriptions may be required for certain content and services.  VIZIO, Inc. makes no warranties, representations, or assurances of any kind as to the content, availability, or functionality of third party content or services.

(6 )Source:( )Quixel Research(®,) USA Sound Bar Report Q3 2011 - Q2 2012

(7 )SB4021M and SB4021E sound bars rated at 101dB, SB4020M and SB4020E rated at 95dB. Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted. Total Harmonic Distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

SOURCE  VIZIO, Inc.

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VIZIO, Inc.

CONTACT: Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com; or Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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

Shutterstock Announces Universal iOS App

Shutterstock's Award-Winning iPad App is Now Available on the iPhone

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a global marketplace for digital imagery, today announced a universal iOS application designed for mobile devices including iPhone and iPad. Shutterstock's iOS application provides users access to more than 20 million high quality, licensable images in the palm of their hands, and is available for free download in the App Store.

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Deriving from the Webby Award-Winning Shutterstock for iPad app, Shutterstock's iOS application provides users another innovative way to browse, search and get inspired by the Company's vast collection of beautiful, high-quality imagery. The app also presents a host of exciting new features, including three ways to filter images by color. Users can filter results with an RGB color picker, by selecting an image from their photo library, or by snapping a photo using iPhone's camera.

"Inspiration happens everywhere, especially away from your desk," said Vice President of Product, Wyatt Jenkins. "Shutterstock's image search is an integral part of the design process and we are excited to bring it to the iPhone to capture those great moments - wherever they are.  Now when customers get an idea at a museum or in line at the supermarket, they can pull out their iPhone, snap a photo and search Shutterstock's collection for images by color. It's inspiration at your fingertips."

In addition, Shutterstock's iOS app introduces several other features, including filtering by orientation (portrait or landscape), and by license type (commercial vs. editorial). Users can also browse curated lightboxes, and create and save to their own - all of which sync with Shutterstock.com, Shutterstock Instant and other devices using the iOS application.

To learn more about Shutterstock's iOS application, visit the Shutterstock Blog.

About Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a leading global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations and videos to businesses, marketing agencies and media organizations around the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has 550,000 active customers in more than 150 countries, and works closely with its growing contributor community of 35,000 photographers, videographers, illustrators and designers to curate a global marketplace for royalty-free imagery. Shutterstock adds tens of thousands of rights-cleared images each week, and with more than 20 million images and 700,000 video clips currently available, the company recently surpassed 250 million paid image downloads.

Shutterstock also owns Bigstock, a value-oriented stock agency that offers both credit and simple Pay As You Go purchase options. For more information, please visit http://www.shutterstock.com, and follow Shutterstock on Twitter or on Facebook.

SOURCE  Shutterstock

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CONTACT: Meagan Kirkpatrick, +1-646-449-6023, press@shutterstock.com

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

ASUSTOR Launches AS 6 Series NAS

New App-based NAS powered by the Intel® Atom(TM) 2.13 GHz dual-core processor features System Sleep Mode (S3) and local display

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its all new AS 6 Series Network Attached Storage (NAS). The AS 6 Series NAS devices come in two, four, six and eight-bay models and feature System Sleep Mode (S3) along with near instantaneous wake up times. Equipped with the Intel® Atom(TM) 2.13 GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM (expandable), the 6 Series combines supercharged performance with low power consumption. Intel® technology also makes it possible for the devices to boast HDMI outputs which allows for the playing of HD video and multimedia directly to HDMI ready displays.

"In the last ten years we have seen exponential growth in the amount of digital assets worldwide. Properly securing and managing these assets has become a big issue," said Shawn Shu, President at ASUSTOR. "At ASUSTOR we truly understand how to secure our customers' most valued digital assets while providing dynamic new ways for them to interact with and access these assets."

All models in the series come preloaded with ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM), an ideal operating system for storage devices that provides users with a fresh and intuitive user interface. Additionally, the 6 Series also provides added functionality through ASUSTOR's App Central which offers an expansive variety of Apps for users to enjoy. Featured Apps by ASUSTOR include Download Center, an easy to use download manager, and Surveillance Center which gives users the power to manage an array of IP cameras. Furthermore, there will be Apps developed by third parties and the open source communities such as Plex Media Server, a complete media solution, and Piwik, a popular and free alternative to Google Analytics.

"Small businesses and consumers are both experiencing ballooning data, requiring a simple, centralized way to protect and access their vital digital information," said David Tuhy, General Manager, Intel Storage Division. "Powered by the Intel® Atom(TM) processor, the AS 6 Series is a great way to provide business continuity. With the new HDMI connector consumers can play directly from the AS 6 NAS.  And the web feature enables access anytime, anywhere, on any intelligent device creating a personal cloud."

The AS 6 Series also features:

    --  Apple Time Machine support for multiple users
    --  Military grade AES 256-bit encryption for individual shared folders
    --  Remote replication via FTP & Rsync
    --  Internal and external disk hibernation
    --  Push and pull backup for flexible backup topology deployment
    --  Built-in firewall and Network Defender to prevent malicious attacks
    --  Cloud Connect technology for easy access to the NAS
    --  Energy Saver for power conservation
    --  UPnP Media Server to stream multimedia to your DLNA devices
    --  iTunes Server to share your music and movies among all your computers
    --  Active Directory support for more than 500,000 records
    --  iSCSI targeting for easy IT integration
    --  Add-on App and HDMI output that allows the NAS to become an HD media
        player
Key Specifications for the AS 6 Series are as follows:

    --  Intel® Atom(TM) Dual-Core CPU
    --  1GB DDR3 RAM (Expandable to 3GB)
    --  USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)
    --  SATA III (6 Gb/s)
    --  VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V Ready
    --  RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
    --  Hard drive hot swapping
    --  Read and write speed of 200+ MB/sec
For more product information please visit: http://www.asustor.com

Availability

ASUSTOR AS 6 series is now shipping globally.

About ASUSTOR

Founded in 2011, ASUSTOR Inc., a subsidiary of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., is a leading innovator and provider of private cloud storage (network attached storage) and video surveillance (network video recorder) solutions. ASUSTOR is devoted to providing the world with unparalleled user experiences and the most complete set of network storage solutions possible.

Press Contact:
Ms. Vera Wang   

E-mail: marketing@asustor.com

TEL: +886-2-7737-0888 

FAX: +886-2-7737-0899 

URL: http://www.asustor.com

SOURCE  ASUSTOR Inc.

ASUSTOR Inc.

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

GLOBO joins Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Globo (LSE: GBO), the international mobile solutions and SaaS provider has become a Silver Partner of the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program (S.E.A.P).

The Samsung Enterprise Alliance Program is an enterprise mobility ecosystem that is targeted to leading independent software vendors and system integrators that provide differentiated and unique solutions enhancing Samsung's offering to its enterprise customers. It is designed to provide key benefits for sales, marketing and technical solutions, enabling its partners to create new profit models and innovative solutions through Samsung Electronics' enterprise mobility business.

This partnership with Samsung, a leading world class software and hardware vendor, is another acknowledgement of Globo's commitment and growth strategy in the enterprise mobile solutions area with the comprehensive enterprise mobility platform, GO!Enterprise.

Through that program, Globo expects to expand its reach in the global markets, to provide enterprise grade solutions to Samsung's customers and be a valuable partner for Samsung.

About GLOBO

GLOBO (LSE-AIM:GBO), is an international leader and technology innovator delivering mobile, telecom and e-business software products and services. Globo has established itself as one of the market leaders in the ICT market, offering a wide range of products and services to the corporate, public and consumer market. The Group operates internationally through subsidiaries and offices in US, UK, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia. For more information visit the company's website at globoplc.com

Contact:   

Lora Friedrichsen or Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 949 608 0276

globo@globalresultspr.com

SOURCE  Globo PLC

Globo PLC

Web Site: http://globoplc.com

On-the-go Access to Faster Answers, Better Results: New Enhancements Advance CCH Mobile and IntelliConnect Solutions

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Now, it's even easier for professionals to quickly pinpoint the answers they need while working whenever and wherever they want with the latest innovations from CCH Mobile(TM) and CCH IntelliConnect®, the most powerful research platform available. New enhancements featuring more fluid navigation across an even broader spectrum of premier research content are now available for Apple iPhone®, iPad®  and Android(TM) users who enjoy greater convenience and flexibility for efficiently advancing business when away from the office. CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business is a leading global provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services (CCHGroup.com).

"With feedback from customers saying they love the increased mobility of IntelliConnect via their smartphones and tablets, we've improved on delivering the information they need while adding even more content," said Tina Rajski, CCH Product Manager. "With another tax season on the horizon, we're providing maximized mobility for professionals who need to stay on top of news and developments, meet with clients outside the office and accomplish more when they're on the move."

Enhanced Content, Displays

IntelliConnect's user-friendly design makes it easy for accessing quick links to instant answers in the Quick Bar at the top of the home page right above the Browse Tree. A new Tools/Smart Charts link is being added to the Quick Bar for locating key content even faster - just in time for tax season.

Additional IntelliConnect Quick Bar and Browse Tree navigational improvements for faster access to answers include:

    --  IRS Forms link on Quick Bar - New "Forms" link will take users directly
        to CCH IntelliForms® online library featuring more than 20,000 forms,
        instructions and agency publications;

    --  IRS FAQs - "Top FAQs" link on Quick Bar instantly opens the IRS FAQ
        Smart Chart with most popular questions and answers from the IRS such
        as, "What are the tax changes for this year?";

    --  New IRS Rulings Reorganization - Located in the Browse Tree, users can
        target specific documents such as Treasury Decisions, Revenue Rulings
        and Revenue Procedures;

    --  Tax Rates and Tables Modernization - New Browse Tree display streamlines
        this basic and critical information, such as Federal Income Tax Tables
        and Withholding Tables, into a single, unified node. Twenty-two Smart
        Charts, including eight new ones, are included as well as a host of
        newly improved tools for a variety of tax calculations and rates such as
        AFRs, depreciation look ups, per diem rates, hybrid car credit and much
        more;

    --  Sales and Use Tax Rate Change Smart Chart - Quick access for CCH Tax Day
        summaries focused on sales and use tax rates changes is now available
        spanning the last 12 months from all 50 states and the District of
        Columbia;

    --  Tax Court Rules - Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Tax Court
        Rules of Practice and Procedure are now available on the Browse Tree;
        and

    --  Oil and Gas Tracker Topic - Subscribers can now easily tailor their tax
        news to oil and gas developments with the addition of this new tracker
        topic.
In addition to the robust content, features and tools, IntelliConnect users benefit from new content being added to the platform. New tax resources include:

Tax Research: Understanding Sources of Tax Law - Easy to understand text, tutorials and graphics that provide background of the documents that stipulate tax rules. This new tool also provides priority level of authority for primary source documents and is conveniently found on the IntelliConnect home page.

New Smart Charts - IntelliConnect now boasts 12 new Smart Charts on the insurance industry, 13 new state motor fuel charts, 3 new cigarette, tobacco and cigar charts, a Financial and Estate Qualified Disclaimer chart as well as 12 new sales tax charts for the hospitality industry.

New Calculator - CCH has also expanded its Financial and Estate practice tools with an excel-based Special Use Valuation Calculator.

Advanced CCH Mobile App

The recently enhanced CCH Mobile App for IntelliConnect replaces the previous mobile App and makes content searches more expedient than ever. After downloading the new App for Apple iPhone, iPad and Android devices, users have instant access to their favorite IntelliConnect research and publications including, Tax Tracker News(TM), U.S. Master Tax Guide, Standard Federal Tax Reporter and IRS Code and Regulations.

Additional key features enable users to:

    --  Access CCH Mobile alerts for the latest tax legislation updates,
        briefings and breaking news;
    --  Enhanced search capabilities with keyword search functionality and more
        citation search options;
    --  Search favorite publications directly from the App - offering direct
        access to content used most frequently; and
    --  Enjoy direct access to all research folders. Users can save documents on
        mobile devices and access them later on IntelliConnect.
24/7 Mobile Access

In addition to the enhanced features of CCH Mobile, users also can stay connected to the latest federal and state tax headlines with the CCH Tax News Highlights App. Free downloads are available for iPhone and iPad devices by clicking here and for Android devices by clicking here.

For More Information

More than 300,000 users today rely on IntelliConnect for faster answers and better results. For more information on the CCH Mobile enhanced App and the entire award-winning IntelliConnect research platform, please call a CCH sales representative at 1-888-CCH-REPS (1-888-224-7377) or visit CCHGroup.com/IntelliConnect.

Follow the 2012 CCH User Conference

Follow what's happening this week at the 2012 CCH User Conference in San Diego on Twitter: @CCH_User_Conf and on Facebook.

About CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business (CCHGroup.com) is a leading global provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services. It has served tax, accounting and business professionals since 1913. Among its market-leading solutions are The ProSystem fx(®) Suite, CorpSystem(®), CCH(®) IntelliConnect(®), Accounting Research Manager(®) and the U.S. Master Tax Guide(®). CCH is based in Riverwoods, Ill. Follow us now on Twitter @CCHMediaHelp. Wolters Kluwer (http://www.wolterskluwer.com) is a market-leading global information services company. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.

SOURCE  CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CONTACT: Eric Scott, +1-847-267-2179, eric.scott@wolterskluwer.com or Brenda Au, +1-847-267-2046, brenda.au@wolterskluwer.com

Greene + Gray Keeps Tech In Style With Debut Of Handbag And Accessory Collections

New Wallets, Sleeves and Handbags Launch for Holiday Availability

OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Greene + Gray today revealed its first collection of women's accessories designed to wrap tech in fashion, debuting silhouettes with features specific for carrying smartphones and laptops, but boasting style, fabrication and detailing that clearly put fashion first.Beginning this holiday season, Greene + Gray's women's collection includes Macbook wristlets and carryalls and versatile iPhone 5 wallets that can stand alone as accessories or combine for a complete tech-toting set.

Launching with seasonable Stripe and Tribal collections, the new pieces deliver a look and feel that women will put on their must-have accessories lists.  The Stripe collection features a navy, red, grey horizontal stripe against a winter white canvas, while the Tribal collection makes a bold two-tone and graphic statement, designed with a black and natural colorway in crisp shapes and patterns. The beauty of the collections are also in Greene + Gray's details, such as genuine leather pulls and labels in tan, wood debossed logo buttons, waxed canvas fabrication to protect against wear and tear, and cotton webbing straps for comfortable carrying.

Greene + Gray was designed to offer today's multi-faceted woman refuge from one-note, purely functional tech accessories by beautifully marrying refined style with unexpected hints of spunk for a true fashion label look and feel. Each piece in the Stripe and Tribal collections include the level of polish and detail that women expect from their favorite fashion houses while adding in Greene + Gray's unique design DNA to accommodate the technology women use each day.

Greene + Gray bags are available now at Apple stores and Apple.com, and will be available at GreeneAndGray.com and additional retailers in time for the holiday season. Each collection will feature six unique silhouettes including wristlet sleeves for the 11 and 13-inch Macbook Air, carryalls for the 13 and 15-inch Macbook Pro, and a tote for the 13-inch Macbook Pro. The iPhone 5 wallet will be available only at GreeneandGray.com. Prices range from $50 to $100. 

In commemoration of the Greene + Gray launch, the brand conducted an exclusive photo shoot at the chic Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica, Calif. The Pacific Ocean backdrop and Art Deco elegance of the quintessential Old-Hollywood glamour hotel was the idyllic backdrop to showcase each new piece and bring to life the ethos of the brand. To view photos and behind-the-scenes footage or to learn more about Greene + Gray and its new holiday collections from the shoot, please visit GreeneAndGray.com.

About Greene + Gray:
Launched in 2012 by the trend setting folks at August Accessories in Oxnard California, Greene + Gray blends style with structure, prints with purpose--bringing a whole new look to "smart accessories".  With more than 20 years of experience within the fashion and accessories industry, the latest line from August is breaking new ground with a new female-centric, fashion-forward collection of iPhone and MacBook cases, wristlets and totes.  More information on Greene + Gray can be found at GreeneAndGray.com. Follow on Twitter @greeneandgray and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/greeneandgray

SOURCE  Greene + Gray

Greene + Gray

CONTACT: +1-619-234-0345, greeneandgray@formulapr.com

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

Extricom's WLAN Chosen as One of 2012's Must-Have Stadium Technologies

NEW YORK, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Extricom Ltd., the manufacturer of enterprise wireless LAN
[http://www.extricom.com/category/advantage ] providing seamless mobility, highest
throughput and capacity, with their patented Channel Blanket(TM) architecture, has today
announced that it was chosen by Stadia Magazine as one 2012's ten must-have innovations
for stadiums.

    In response to the pervasive trend to technology-enable stadiums in order to
turbocharge the live entertainment experience, Stadia asked suppliers, stadium operators,
owners, and systems integrators to divulge the must-have technologies for any new or
refurbished sports venue in 2012. Extricom's Channel Blanket (TM) WLAN was one of ten
technologies chosen.

    One of the criteria was proven credentials in the field. James Allen, event director
of innovative MEN Arena in the UK commented in the article that "With the proliferation of
smartphones and tablets, people expect Wi-Fi connectivity wherever they are. Extricom
provided us with the capability to seamlessly connect thousands of concert-goers
simultaneously."

    Amit Shvartz, Extricom's VP of Marketing explained the success of Extricom's WLAN in
the LPV (Large Public Venue) vertical: "Although adhering to the 802.11 a/b/g/n standard,
our interference-free Channel Blanket architecture takes a completely new approach to the
way the infrastructure is deployed."

    "Deploying 802.11 in a large public venue is highly challenging because such
environments are characterized by very high user densities and bandwidth-hungry
applications such as instant replay, which can generate very large amounts of traffic
almost simultaneously. The LPV environment is also complex from an RF perspective. The
metal used in the construction of LPV's can cause signals to bounce in unpredictable
directions while the large open spaces can also lead to higher co-channel interference
between AP's. A microcell WLAN [http://www.extricom.com/category/benefits ] architecture,
used by most Wi-Fi vendors, is highly susceptible to these challenges, which can cause the
thousands of LPV users to experience frustratingly slow connections, or no connection at
all. The Extricom Channel Blanket architecture is immune to these problems."

    In addition to stellar performance, stadium owners and operators are looking for
technology that is easy to deploy and maintain. That was another must-have to get onto the
Stadia short-list. Yet enterprise WLAN's are traditionally very challenging to install and
optimize. Extricom's technology is a welcome change in this regard as Shvartz explains;
"Stadium IT managers don't need to be wireless experts as our technology absorbs what
might ordinarily be thought of as the complexities of wireless...our ultra-thin AP's
require no cell-planning, no external power, nor individual configuration. Such ease of
deployment enables a truly plug-and-play installation."

    The article can be found at
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/6b11d2ed#/6b11d2ed/40

    About Extricom:

    Extricom is a manufacturer of 4th generation enterprise wireless LAN solutions, based
on its Channel Blanket(TM) technology architecture. The Channel Blanket architecture
provides wire-like reliability, high throughput, seamless mobility, unparalleled noise
immunity, and is easy to install and maintain. In an era of intensive wireless usage
powered by the market explosion of smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets and other
communication devices, voice, data, video, and location services are delivered with an
always-on, robust and mobile Wi-Fi connection to any client, in any environment. Extricom
Interference-Free(TM) WLAN is purpose-built to slash wireless complexity and future-proof
your network for tomorrow's multi-service demands. Extricom solutions are in use by
customers operating in numerous industries worldwide, including Education, Healthcare,
Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehousing, Retail and public venues. They have discovered
the uncompromising performance, reliability and ease of ownership that are the hallmark of
the Extricom WLAN.Extricom serves its growing global customer base through offices in the
USA, Europe and Japan, and by working with a global network of distributors and partners.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.extricom.com

       
        Extricom Media Contacts:
        Lynn Kolevsohn, Extricom
        Corporate: Corp.marketing@extricom.com
        Americas: USA.Marketing@extricom.com
        EMEA: EMEA.Marketing@extricom.com
        APAC: AP.Marketing@extricom.com
        +1-212-240-3896

Extricom Ltd

Blancco Examines Role of Data Erasure in Cloud Computing Security at Premier IT Gathering

At Cloud Security Alliance Congress 2012, Blancco provides hands-on insight and white paper about certified data erasure for increasingly challenging, complex data center environments

ATLANTA, Georgia, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, is serving as a key sponsor at Cloud Security Alliance Congress 2012
[http://www.misti.com/default.asp?pagee&Returnp&ProductIDI85&LS=cloud ], November
7-8, in Orlando, Florida. At Booth 1, Blancco will highlight the critical role data
erasure plays in securing cloud data. Blancco will also offer conference attendees its
recently updated white paper [http://www.blancco.com/us/solution-for-data-centre ], "Data
Erasure Solutions for Data Center and Cloud Computing Security." The paper discusses how
certified, auditable and automated data erasure protects information on equipment slated
for reuse or retirement, while also supporting erasure of virtual machines (VMs) and
logical units in active environments.

    "While much focus was previously placed on pulling data into the cloud, growing
attention is now given to securing this data when it exits, as when a customer changes its
service provider or a data center [http://www.blancco.com/us/solution-for-data-centre ]
upgrades data-rich equipment," said Markku Willgren, president of US Operations, Blancco.
"As we celebrate our 15th anniversary [http://www.blancco.com/15-years ] at this
security-minded event, Blancco is proud to demonstrate how we're helping a diverse IT
customer base address issues like Big Data and targeted removal of data on active systems,
while streamlining implementation of erasure best practices."

    Attendees of Cloud Security Alliance Congress 2012 can join Blancco at Booth 1 to hear
how its centralized, efficient data erasure tools automate data removal for a wide range
of hardware and complex data center storage configurations. Not only do the tools protect
information and investments in costly equipment that can be reused or resold, they provide
a detailed erasure report, which is essential for working in regulated industries.

    In addition, attendees can pick up a copy of the recently update white paper, "Data
Erasure Solutions for Data Center and Cloud Computing Security." The paper details how
Blancco tools automate erasure for various physical and logical scenarios in the cloud,
such as increasingly popular VM environments. VMs present a challenge for data centers
because erasure must be accomplished in an online environment without impacting other VMs
on the same hardware - a task that Blancco supports.

    To meet with a Blancco representative at Cloud Security Alliance, please visit us at
booth #1. For a free download of the white paper, visit
http://www.blancco.com/us/solution-for-data-centre.

    About Blancco

    Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.

       
        Media Contact:

        Monica Shaw
        +1-770-367-9534
        mshaw@carabinerpr.com

        Blancco Oy Ltd
        Markku Willgren, President, US Operations
        +1-678-576-8140
        markku.willgren@blancco.com

Blancco Oy Ltd.

Windows Phone 8 Smartphones Arrive at AT&T Nov. 9; Pre-Orders Begin Nov. 7

Special AT&T Promo Offers Free Wireless Charging Plate With Purchase of a Nokia Lumia 920

DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced today the availability of three new smartphones in its growing Windows® Phone 8 portfolio. Beginning Nov. 9, AT&T customers will be able to purchase the Nokia Lumia 920 for $99.99 and the Nokia Lumia 820 for $49.99. Before Thanksgiving, customers can pick-up the Windows Phone® 8X by HTC® with 16 GB of memory for $199.99. Additionally, AT&T revealed an exclusive version of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC with 8 GB of memory in California Blue and Limelight (yellow) for $99.99. AT&T is only carrier to offer this device in Limelight.

Starting Nov. 7, the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 will be available for pre-order at http://www.att.com/lumia920 and http://www.att.com/lumia820, respectively.  The unrivaled leader in Windows Phones, AT&T has sold more Windows Phones than any other carrier.

"Our Windows Phone portfolio features the best designs for the fantastic experience of Windows Phone 8," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices and Developer Services, AT&T Mobility.  "Combine that with very exciting prices and our customers have lots of good reasons to choose Windows Phone this holiday season."

Nokia Lumia 920The Nokia Lumia 920 includes the latest advances in Nokia PureView imaging innovation. The 8.7-megapixel camera features advanced floating lens technology, dubbed 'optical image stabilization' which helps eliminate blur by compensating for hand movement while photos or videos are being shot.  The camera in Nokia Lumia 920 can take in five times more light than typical smartphones to capture top quality photos and videos in low light.

In addition to its 2000mAh battery - the largest battery Nokia has put in a smartphone - the Lumia 920 includes built-in wireless charging capabilities** for an easy, convenient way to get more out of every day.  For a limited time and while supplies last, AT&T will also include a wireless charging plate - free of charge - with each purchase of a Lumia 920.

The Lumia 920's 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass and is optimized for readability in the brightest light conditions, even outdoors on a bright day.  In addition to its durable, scratch-resistant, curved display, the Lumia 920 also has a new sensitive touchscreen that lets you type with fingernails or while wearing gloves.

Available in red, white, black, yellow and cyan, the Lumia 920 is available for pre-order beginning Nov. 7 at http://www.att.com/lumia920 for $99.99 with a two-year agreement.

For more information, please visit http://www.att.com/lumia920.  A look at the Lumia 920's features in action is available in this video.

Nokia Lumia 820

The Nokia Lumia 820 is a snappy, mid-range smartphone that delivers high-end performance in a compact package. It features the same unibody look and feel as high-end Lumia smartphones - including a ClearBlack display and new sensitive touchscreen - in an attractive design that supports exchangeable shells. These exchangeable shells, which are sold separately, are available in range of colors and features, including wireless charging.

The Lumia 820 offers the same exclusive content as the Lumia 920, including Nokia Drive, a turn-by-turn voice navigation solution, Nokia Music, a free music streaming service and Nokia City Lens, an augmented reality application that uses the phone's camera viewfinder to provide information about points of interests in the surrounding area.

The Nokia Lumia 820 comes in black and is available for pre-orders beginning Nov.7 at http://www.att.com/lumia820 for $49.99 with a two-year agreement.

For more information, please visit http://www.att.com/lumia820.

Windows Phone 8X by HTC

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC boasts a pure unibody design perfectly sculpted with a dramatic taper that feels thin in your hand and its stunning 4.3-inch 720p HD display (1280 x 720 pixels) brings photos, video and Web pages to life.

The 2.1-megapixel, 88 degree, ultra-wide front-facing camera is able to capture self-portraits of you and the faces of up to four friends all at once. The 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture allows you to capture great photos and videos - even in low light. As the first-ever Windows Phone 8 smartphone with built-in Beats Audio(TM) technology, this device gives users authentic, studio-quality sound.  The device has a unique audio amplifier that powers the 3.5mm audio jack and speaker to provide improved sound for music, video and even gaming.

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC will be available in two models - California Blue with 16 GB of memory for $199.99 and an AT&T exclusive in California Blue or Limelight (yellow) with 8GB of memory for $99.99. 

For more information, please visit http://www.att.com/8xbyhtc.

For the 2012 holiday shopping season, AT&T will be the only U.S. carrier to offer new Windows 8 tablets to their customers.  Samsung ATIV smart PC offers customers the blend of PC capability with the convenient tablet form factor.  Beginning Nov. 9, the ATIV smart PC will be available in AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online at http://www.wireless.att.com. 

AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network***, covering 285 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. With smartphones on other carriers' networks, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you may be on a much slower 3G network.

*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.

**Wireless charging accessories sold separately.

***4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.

The names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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HCL AXON to Present at SAPPHIRE® NOW and SAP® TechEd on Enhancing Value of SAP Solutions

LONDON, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    HCL AXON, the Enterprise Application Services division of HCL Technologies Ltd (HCL),
a leading global IT service provider, announced its participation as a diamond-level
exhibitor at the SAPPHIRE(R) NOW and SAP(R) TechEd 2012 conferences, being held from Nov.
13-16 in Madrid, Spain. During this annual event, named as the "most innovative meeting of
2012" by BizBash magazine, HCL AXON will run several demos and speaking sessions,
showcasing the latest developments in HCL AXON's solutions and demonstrating how customers
can further enhance their investments in SAP solutions.

    HCL AXON will be showcasing its capabilities in support of SAP solutions within the
Mobility Innovation Center at the event. Some of the demos HCL will focus on include
Mobility Consumer Energy Management (mCEM) for the utilities industry, Mobile Service and
Asset Management (mSAM) and iHostess for the airline industry.

    HCL AXON has achieved significant mobility deployments, including HCL's mobile
policing solution, which has successfully been deployed to over 8,000 officers across a
number of UK police forces. The solution links some 42 local and national back-office
police systems, databases and business processes.

    In support of the SAP(R) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) application, HCL AXON
established a European Centre of Excellence for SAP's visual enterprise applications. This
will generate multiple use cases in new product development, service and asset management,
manufacturing and sales and marketing.

    In addition, HCL AXON has entered into a global partnership with SuccessFactors, an
SAP company and a global market leader in cloud-based business execution software. Under
this alliance agreement, HCL AXON will provide implementation services, license referrals,
and a general operating program to customers in North America, Europe, Latin and South
America, Asia Pacific and India. The partnership will enable HCL AXON to deliver some of
the latest available technologies in HCM to customers. The success of HCL AXON's HCM
practice has been illustrated through three significant industry awards this year.

    For more information on how HCL AXON is helping its clients enhance the value of their
investments in SAP solutions, visit HCL AXON in booth 1008 at SAPPHIRE NOW or:
http://microsite.hcltech.com/sapphire-EMEA-2012

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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 6th November 2012

LONDON, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Telesphere keeps Sandy victims operational, Barclays online passes milestone and
Cologix enters new partnership

    Telesphere, a leading provider of VOIP and cloud based technologies, has received a
number of plaudits from customers this week
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, after its web systems allowed participating businesses to
remain operational despite the destruction of communication networks by hurricane Sandy.

    Business clients employing the Telesphere software were able to remain in contact with
customers and access their data archives, despite a number of obstacles including flooded
offices and destroyed electronics; one company was even able to operate after its offices
were completely washed away.

    Telesphere's technology allows clients to store vast amounts of data in its cloud
based backups, as well as receive incoming calls over VOIP in the event of a disrupted
telephone line. Businesses can seamlessly switch between physical and cloud based data
handling, making it the perfect system for natural disaster planners.

    Barclays bank has passed an important online milestone this week, with the news that
customers have now deposited a massive $1billion
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in its online-only savings account in just over six months.

    Customers have been enticed by the bank's extremely competitive interest rates, as
well as a raft of awards, including the prestigious 2012 Best Bank award from Money
Magazine. Barclays has worked hard to develop an online-only saving solution that is easy
to set up and manage, whilst also offering market leading interest rates in a depressed
market.

    The availability of mobile banking options has also had a startling effect on the
uptake by younger generations. According to US manager Steve Carp: "Barclays is extremely
excited and proud to have reached this major milestone."

    Cologix, a US-based provider of interconnection services, has announced the start of a
strategic partnership with cloud computing company Appcore
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, designed to provide Cologix clients with an unrivalled data management
service.

    The partnership will see Cologix customers given access to Appcore's suite of cloud
based storage solutions, adding to its current media and content management package. Users
will also be able to take advantage of new advances in virtual meeting technologies, with
Appcore bringing cutting edge cloud based VOIP to Cologix's already popular
"Meet-Me-Rooms".

    Cologix's CEO, Grant van Rooyen, was excited about the partnership, enthusing that "we
partner with the best in breed technology providers like Appcore because we do not want to
compete with our customers." New joint products are expected in 2013.

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SkyVision Launches New iDirect Hub and Upgrades Pan-African Satellite Network With iDX 3.1 Software

Global service provider deploys new hardware and software to expand coverage and deliver more affordable and efficient Internet connectivity services

HERNDON, Va., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (SkyVision), a leading global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems, has launched a new iDirect hub and is now offering full Pan-African coverage on both C-Band and Ku-Band. SkyVision has also upgraded its networks to iDirect's iDX 3.1 operating software. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

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SkyVision's new iDirect hub is operating on the Amos-5 Ku-band satellite, which covers southern and sub-Saharan Africa, and complements SkyVision's existing C-band coverage for a complete Pan-African network. In addition to its new hub, SkyVision also owns and operate iDirect hubs in North America, the Middle East, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, DRC and Zimbabwe.

With iDirect's iDX 3.1 operating software, SkyVision will deliver a more cost-effective VSAT solution for its customers. Specifically, SkyVision leveraged iDirect's over-the-air upgrade capabilities to perform smooth software upgrade to thousands of sites. SkyVision has also lowered costs on the remote side through the deployment of iDirect's new Evolution X1 remote, a new low power, compact, and easy-to-install remote that is ideal for large-scale deployments.

"We are thrilled to broaden SkyVision's activities in Africa by providing high quality connectivity to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding African economy. We have long relied on the iDirect platform to deliver reliable connectivity to our customers. The efficiencies of iDX 3.1 and the Evolution X1 allow us to expand our operations further."
~ Itai GALMOR
Vice President Marketing, SkyVision

"At iDirect, our goal is always to find ways to help our partners meet the diverse and complex communication needs of their customers. With the iDX 3.1 release, we reduced costs and improved efficiency on both the hub and remote side, giving our partners a solution that allows them to expand their VSAT networks easily and affordably. We've had a very strong relationship with SkyVision for many years and are very proud to support their continued efforts to bring Internet connectivity to Africa." 
~ Majdi ATOUT
Regional Vice President, Middle East/Africa, iDirect

SkyVision is a leading global IP telecommunication service provider to emerging markets, offering solutions that combine satellite service platforms with high-capacity fiber optic connections. Via its gateways in Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East, the company provides IP connectivity with access to the global Internet backbone, as well as an extensive suite of both customized end-to-end solutions and industry-standard services. With a connectivity network spanning 100 countries, SkyVision's solutions combine global reach with active local presence and support. SkyVision's customers include incumbent telecoms, ISPs, cellular operators, global and local enterprises, government entities and NGOs. (http://www.skyvision.net). 

iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology that enables our 350+ partners to optimize their networks, differentiate and expand their businesses. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) allows our partners to run their entire business operations more efficiently via a single, unified IP-based satellite architecture, whether it's providing core IP applications to the enterprise or specialized services to any number of diverse vertical markets. iDirect is the #1 name in global satellite communications in key industries including maritime, military/government,  and oil and gas, with a 62% hub market share and more than a quarter million remotes installed worldwide.  In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was formed to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the U.S. government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. For more information please visit http://www.idirect.net.

VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.

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iDirect

CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, +1-703-648-8155, Fax +1-703-648-8015, jbettinger@idirect.net; or Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, +1-703-739-2610, Fax +1-703-739-2611, eszeto@vt-systems.com; or Iris Tovim, Manager, Marketing Communications, SkyVision, +44 (20) 8387 1750, Fax +44 (20) 8387 4004, irist@skyvision.net

Web Site: http://www.idirect.net