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Rolta Makes Strategic Acquisition of AdvizeX, USA

MUMBAI, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Rolta, a leading provider of information technology consulting, solutions and
services, today announced the acquisition through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Rolta
International, Inc., of AT Solutions Group, LLC, the parent of AdvizeX Technologies, LLC
("AdvizeX"), a US company that provides total solutions consisting of hardware, software,
and specialized advisory and technology services for implementing cutting-edge IT
strategies like Cloud computing and Virtual Data Centers. The consideration for this
transaction is about US$ 32 million, including escrows and earn-outs.

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    This acquisition brings to Rolta a strong portfolio of products and services, over
2500 active customers, a large technology-enabled work force, and very robust partnerships
with industry leaders.

    Established in 1975, AdvizeX is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with corporate
management in Boston, Massachusetts, and 12 regional offices in the US. AdvizeX has a
world-class 'Center of Excellence' with an exceptional capability to work with customers
to interactively evaluate options for achieving optimal business performance. Leveraging
its expertise and infrastructure, AdvizeX provides a comprehensive set of products and
services for a company's IT life-cycle - from roadmap planning, and evaluation of Cloud
and data-center strategies, through design and implementation of complete infrastructure
solutions, including security and enterprise-level managed services.

    With this acquisition, Rolta is now among the top national partners of Oracle,
Microsoft, HP, EMC, and VMware in the US, and has been recognized by its partners and
customers through various awards for technology innovation and excellence.

    Rolta has been a provider of state-of-the-art solutions for enterprise-level
integration and business analytics for Enterprise Performance Management, CRM, and ERP,
besides comprehensive geospatial and engineering solutions. The combined portfolio of the
two companies, based on the best-of-class technology platforms of partners, offers a
tremendous opportunity to Rolta to comprehensively address the needs of the larger
customer base, including that of AdvizeX. By leveraging deep expertise in its chosen
vertical segments, and IP-differentiated solutions, Rolta will now be well positioned to
participate in main-stream IT business.

    Fred Traversi, President of AdvizeX, said, "The AdvizeX team is excited to join the
Rolta family. AdvizeX is known for exceptional technical expertise in the design and
deployment of today's most advanced IT infrastructure. With Rolta's deep IT software and
services expertise we are now well positioned to lead the market in providing the Software
Defined IT Infrastructure. Customers will see great value going forward in our combined
breadth of IT services, software and hardware solutions which address the IT
infrastructure needs of the CIO as well as the business needs of the CEO, COO and CFO."

    K. K. Singh, Chairman and CEO of the Rolta group said, "We are extremely pleased with
the acquisition of AdvizeX who shares our passion for excellence. AdvizeX has exceptional
technology, established branding and a strong base of repeat customers. We will now be
able to offer sophisticated solutions to our customers world-wide for cutting-edge and
emerging technologies, such as Cloud computing and virtualisation."

    About Rolta:

    Rolta is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for many vertical segments,
including Federal and State Governments, Defense/HLS, Utilities, Process, Power, Banking
and Insurance. These enterprise level solutions are built around Rolta's intellectual
property and domain expertise to offer unique business intelligence for impactful insights
for effective decision making. Rolta's offering includes end-to-end solutions for
geospatial applications for mapping and image processing, spatial data analysis and
integration through Geospatial FusionTM. Rolta's services and solutions cover the entire
life-cycle for the process industry, from engineering design, to operational excellence
with its OneViewTM suite. Rolta iPerspectiveTM, is a unique platform for SOA and "Cloud"
enablement for enterprise-level integration. Rolta is a multinational organization
headquartered in India, which has executed projects in over 40 countries. Forbes Global
ranked Rolta amongst the "Best 200 under a Billion" four times in six years. Rolta was
included in the S&P Global Challengers ListTM, by Standard & Poor's. The Company is listed
on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, and forms part of various
indices on BSE/NSE in India. The Company's GDRs are listed on the Main Board of London
Stock Exchange.

    For additional information, visit http://www.rolta.com

    Primary Media Contact: Hiranya Ashar, hiranya.ashar@rolta.com, 91-22-2926 6666

    Secondary Media Contact: A.P. Singh, ap.singh@rolta.com, 91-22-2926 6666

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New Japanese Language iPhone App from Halcyon Software Enhances the Remote Management of Enterprise IT Infrastructures

PETERBOROUGH, England, November 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the
latest release of its iPhone app which now offers full support for the Japanese language.
This easy to use app enables IT support staff to remotely access the Halcyon Enterprise
Console using iPhones or iPads. The new mobile version of the Enterprise Console provides
a dashboard of all alerts in a single view and has the same level of functionality as the
desktop version enabling issues or problems to be quickly resolved from any location
around the clock.

    According to Donnie MacColl, Technical Services Director of Halcyon Software: "We have
developed this new mobile solution to enhance the functionality of our systems management
software and improve the productivity and efficiency of IT support staff who often have to
work remotely. The new app allows them to manage their vital IT systems, even when they
are in meetings or travelling, and demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative
solutions to keep essential IT infrastructures and critical business processes operating
at peak performance levels."

    Halcyon Software's new app is free to download from the iTunes App Store and is
compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It provides Japanese users with a
portable view of their whole IT systems environment, regardless of operating platform.
Remote access to the Halcyon Enterprise Console delivers all system alerts, SNMP traps,
devices and system status messages in real-time to these mobile devices.

    This announcement follows the October 2012 launch of Halcyon Software's new Double
Byte Character Set (DBCS) systems management solution that supports the Japanese language
for the IBM i platform. This powerful solution also interfaces with recognized Open Source
systems such as Security Information Event Managers (SIEM), Log Amalgamators, IBM Tivoli,
HP OpenView, CA Unicenter, BMC Patrol and any Syslog or SNMP compliant system.

    About Halcyon Software Ltd

    Halcyon Software is a global leader in multi-platform systems management software
solutions that reduce the complexity and cost of monitoring critical business systems,
core applications and processes. They support IBM enterprise-class systems, including
IBM(R) i [http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/ibm-i.html ] and AIX
[http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/aix.html ](R), as well as Windows
[http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/windows.html ](R) and Linux(R)
[http://www.halcyonsoftware.com/products/linux.html ] platforms. Halcyon solutions are used
by large multi-nationals, corporate and public sector data centres as well as small to
medium sized organisations globally to ensure that vital IT systems, business applications
and services are available 24/7. With regional offices in Peterborough UK, Philadelphia
USA, and Melbourne Australia, Halcyon also has a world-wide network of partners and
distributors supporting Europe, the Americas and Asia Pac. For further information please
visit http://www.halcyonsoftware.com.

       
        Carole Chandler, Halcyon Software
        Tel: +44-(0)1733-234-995
        Email: carole.chandler@halcyonsoftware.com

        Paul Jennings, PJMC Limited
        Tel: +44-(0)1926-312-886
        Email: info@pjmc.com

Halcyon Software

UL offers the Qi logo certification service for wireless charge device

Japan's first third-party certification organization certified by WPC to provide the Qi logo certification service

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, a world leader in advancing safety science announced that their Japanese subsidiary, UL Japan, Inc. (Head office: Ise City, Mie Prefecture, referred to hereinafter as "UL Japan") has commenced a logo certification service for the wireless charging standards, "Qi". UL Japan has become Japan's first company to be certified by Wireless Power Consortium(*1 )(referred to hereinafter as "WPC") as a third-party certification organization. WPC formulates the international standards for wireless charging compatibility of mobile devices and promotes dissemination of these standards. To display a Qi logo on a product, passing a qualification exam conducted by an accreditation organization is required.

"Qi" is the international standard for wireless charging by the electromagnetic induction method, and was formulated by WPC in 2010. Qi-certified products can be charged with any types of Qi-certified rechargers, irrespective of the manufacturers. Because a dedicated recharger for a specific product will not be required, consumers' convenience will be improved, and as such, demands on Qi-certified rechargers are increasing globally, especially at facilities such as airport lounges and cafes.

Since the very first Qi-certified product was released in 2010, more than 100 products have obtained the Qi logo certification (as of July 2012(*2)). The wireless charging market, in conformity with the Qi standards, is expanding year after year and it is estimated that it will be a 123.9 million-US-dollar market in 2012 but will rapidly expand into a 23.7 billion-US-dollar market by 2015(*3).

Stephen Kirk, representing the VP & GM WiSE(*4) in UL Inc., said, "Many of the Japanese companies have been involved in the Qi standards since the formulation phase. UL will continue providing support to our customers to advance and expand into new markets by offering Qi logo certification services. It also provides an opportunity to continue our efforts to strengthen our services in Japan, which our company regards as one of our strategic regions."

Vice President, Managing Director of UL Japan, Hidehiko Yamajo said, "I feel honored to know that UL Japan has become the very first third-party organization to provide the Qi logo certification services in Japan. Nowadays, Qi has become widely known as the wireless charging standard, mainly for smart phones. The use of Qi may be expanded to tablet terminals, notebook PCs, gaming machines, home electronics, and furniture in the future, and is expected to become one of the key elements to generate a new lifestyle. While many Japanese manufactures focus on developing products in conformity with the Qi standards, our customers can release their new products in the domestic and international markets as soon as possible by effective use of our engineers and support."

Besides the Qi logo certification services, UL Japan provides testing and certification services for manufacturers seeking global market access and needing safety, EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility), and wireless technology approvals.

*1) Wireless Power Consortium (WPC): Industry organization which promotes the international standardization of the Qi standards
*2?Adapted from: Wireless Power Consortium "100 certified Qi products"
*3?Adapted from: IHS iSuppli, U.S.A "The wireless charging market has been growing rapidly since 2011"
*4) WiSE: an acronym for Wireless, Interoperability, Security and Electromagnetic compatibility

Five business units globally deployed by UL

- Product Safety

As a world recognized third party test certification body, UL carries out tests for acquiring various certification marks such as the UL mark, supporting customers' entry into the global market.

- UL Life & Health

We test and evaluate regulatory certifications of various countries and products for medical devices, food processing devices, vending machines, plumbing devices, and drinking water to protect people's health. 

- UL Verification Services

We provide services mainly for inspection and validation, including product performance validation such as energy efficiency, EMC/wireless evaluation tests and acquisition/authentication of licenses, interoperability, and the security field.

- UL Environment

We offer an environment display validation service and a sustainable products certification service to contribute to the improvement and diffusion of eco-friendly products.

- UL Knowledge Services

We offer useful information and solutions to customers based on our trustworthy engineering performance and global network in the field of product safety.  UL calls this effort as "UL University", offering customers various options to choose from such as open seminars or instructor led seminars.

About UL Japan

In 2003, UL Japan was founded as a Japanese corporate of UL Inc. which is a global third-party safety science organization in U.S.A. UL Japan utilizes UL's global network to offer compliance assessment services for certification marks, such as the safety and EMC certification, S mark in accordance with the Japanese Electrical Appliances and Material Safety Act, and other certification marks for the European and Chinese markets, as well as the UL mark in North America. For details, please visit our website (http://www.UL.com/jp).

About UL

UL is a premier global safety science company with more than 100 years of proven history. Employing nearly 9,000 professionals in 46 countries, UL is evolving the future of safety with five distinct business units - Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Verification and Knowledge Services - to meet the expanding needs of customers and the global public. For more information on UL's family of companies and network of 95 laboratories, testing and certification facilities, go to UL.com.

SOURCE  UL

UL

CONTACT: Saiko Yamazaki (Global), UL Japan, Email: Saiko.Yamazaki@ul.com, or Mariko Takada (Global), MSL JAPAN (PR Agency), Email: UL@msljapan.com

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

Cologix Enters Strategic Partnership with Appcore®

Appcore's automated cloud computing platform to be deployed within Cologix's 11 North American Data Centers

DES MOINES, Iowa and DENVER, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Appcore®, provider of the industry's only complete automated cloud computing platform, and Cologix, a network-neutral colocation and interconnection provider, today announced a partnership to enable customers to deploy Appcore Onsite(TM) within Cologix's 11 data centers across North America.

Cologix currently services over 550 customers across nearly every industry, ranging from carrier to managed services, media, content, financial services and enterprise businesses. Leveraging Appcore's technology solution empowers Cologix customers to implement scalable public or private cloud environments according to their business model or cloud focus.

"Our customers trust us because they require reliable space and power with dense connectivity to support their applications.  Many of our customers are also increasingly interested in either providing cloud services or consuming cloud services on some level," explained Grant van Rooyen, Chief Executive, Cologix, "We partner with best in breed technology providers like Appcore because we do not want to compete with our customers and our belief is that our customers are best served by focusing on what we do best."

The partnership allows Cologix customers to enhance the benefits of dense connectivity via their Meet-Me-Rooms with streamlined access to Appcore's turnkey solution, which enables unparalleled speed to market for public facing or private cloud deployments.  Appcore is in turn able to offer its customers new options for pre-approved data centers, especially important in this case based on Cologix's unique footprint and strong Canadian presence. 

Appcore's fully integrated Appstore with Launch to Cloud(TM) automatic application deployment, provides rapid launch of business services and applications, like Microsoft's Exchange and SharePoint, Sugar CRM, WordPress, and Drupal, along with numerous server, backup and gaming apps, all architected and optimized for compatibility and reliability in the Appcore cloud environment.

"Appcore Onsite, our integrated stack of hardware, software systems and business services, automates the business of cloud computing," said Brian Donaghy, Appcore founder and CEO.  "Combining flexible, automated resources with densely connected physical locations is a strong proposition that enables our customers to take advantage of the right cost curves and geographic potential of cloud deployments.  We are excited to partner with Cologix to make our solutions available within Cologix's facilities."

For more information, visit http://www.cologix.com and http://www.appcore.com.
About Appcore
Appcore® automates the business of cloud computing®.? Appcore delivers local cloud infrastructure for Enterprise Private Clouds and Service Provider Public Clouds. Appcore Onsite(TM) is a converged platform of architecture, automation, administration and appstore designed to be roll-in ready, accelerating the deployment and automating the operations of cloud environments. Appcore simplifies the complexity of cloud technology for data centers, telcos, software vendors and enterprises with flexible and scalable best practice solution, backed by end-to-end management and support. Headquartered in Des Moines, IA with offices in Hong Kong, Manila and Singapore, Appcore delivers the business of cloud computing worldwide. In 2012, Appcore was named the fastest-growing company in mid-America by Five Elms Capital. http://www.appcore.com

About Cologix, Inc.
Cologix, Inc. is a network neutral interconnection and colocation company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that provides massively scalable interconnection services and secure, reliable colocation services in densely connected, strategically located facilities in Dallas, Minneapolis, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. With more than 300 network choices and eleven prime interconnection locations, Cologix currently serves over 550 carrier, managed services, cloud, media, content, financial services and enterprise customers. The company's experienced team of communications infrastructure professionals is committed to providing its customers the highest standard of local customer support.

SOURCE  Appcore

Appcore

CONTACT: Appcore, Kristin Miller, SSPR, +1-719-634-8292, kmiller@sspr.com or Cologix, Julia Kendall, +1-720-940-2559, julia.kendall@cologix.com

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

Lumension Announces The Completed Acquisition Of CoreTrace Corporation

Asset Acquisition strengthens Lumension's software capabilities, patent/IP portfolio and leadership in the application control space

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumension, a global leader in endpoint management and security, today announced the completed asset acquisition of CoreTrace Corporation, an innovative application control software provider.  Austin-based CoreTrace delivers solutions that prevent the execution of malware and unknown executables.  The acquisition will enhance Lumension's application control feature set, grow its software and patent/IP portfolio and extend Lumension's growing customer, OEM and reseller bases.

The rise of advanced persistent attacks and weaponized malware has resulted in a new generation of widely distributed malware.  In upcoming State of the Endpoint Lumension-sponsored research to be released in early December, researchers identified growing alarm among IT security professionals related to advanced persistent threats (APTs). Understanding this new threat environment, Lumension has strengthened its leadership position in the endpoint management and security space by acquiring the assets of CoreTrace Corporation, and further consolidating market share in the application control space.

"The threat of advanced persistent attacks is growing at a significant rate," said Pat Clawson, Chairman and CEO of Lumension. "Look at oil operators in the middle east who have suffered devastating cyber attacks. With this rise in advanced persistent threats, and weaponized malware, along with the fact that Gartner projects[i] that 'by 2015, more than 50% of enterprises will have instituted 'default deny' policies' that restrict the applications users can install,' Lumension felt a strategic acquisition of CoreTrace would further equip both current and prospective customers in the ever-evolving threat landscape and cement Lumension's leadership in next generation technologies. We are thrilled to have CoreTrace on board to continue our drive to advanced, persistent protection for organizations of all sizes."

With the acquisition of CoreTrace assets, Lumension will add more than 130 customers, key development staff, and additional OEM and reseller partners.

Key Facts:

    --  Lumension acquires key IP and patent portfolio from CoreTrace.
    --  Lumension will likely integrate key aspects of CoreTrace's technology
        into Lumension® Application Control and continue to offer Lumension
        Application Control through the Lumension Endpoint Management Security
        Suite.
    --  Lumension will continue to provide technical and support services to
        CoreTrace's current application control commercial customers.
    --  Lumension will provide existing CoreTrace customers with a seamless
        upgrade path to Lumension's endpoint management platform once key
        features of the CoreTrace technology are integrated.
    --  Lumension will likely continue to offer the CoreTrace Bouncer® product
        through existing commercial sales channels.

A financial analyst briefing will be held at 11:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 7. RSVP is required; please contact Kim Doyle at kim.doyle@lumension.com or 480-444-1229 for dial-in instructions.

Additional Acquisition Resources:

    --  http://www.lumension.com/coretrace

Supporting Resources:

    --  Optimal Security Blog
    --  Lumension on Twitter
About Lumension
Lumension Security, Inc., a global leader in endpoint management and security, develops, integrates and markets security software solutions that help businesses protect their vital information and manage critical risk across network and endpoint assets. Lumension enables more than 5,100 customers worldwide to achieve optimal security and IT success by delivering a proven and award-winning solution portfolio that includes Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Protection, Data Protection, Antivirus and Reporting and Compliance offerings. Lumension is known for providing world-class customer support and services 24x7, 365 days a year. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Lumension has operations worldwide, including Texas, Florida, Ireland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore. Lumension: IT Secured. Success Optimized.(TM) More information can be found at http://www.lumension.com.

About CoreTrace
CoreTrace provides the most advanced threat protection for physical and virtual Windows servers, desktops and laptops, as well as Linux enterprise servers. The Company's flagship solution, CoreTrace Bouncer®, protects customers' most valuable intellectual property and systems by preventing the most advanced threats. Bouncer's advanced threat protection is based upon adaptive application whitelisting to prevent the execution of all unauthorized code, memory protection to stop attackers from exploiting whitelisted applications and risk-profiling of all applications via cloud-based reputation services.

[i] Predicts 2012: Sophisticated Attacks, Complex IT Environments and Increased Risks Demand New Approaches to Infrastructure Protection; By Ray Wagner, Mark Nicolett, Lawrence Orans, John Pescatore, Kelly M. Kavanagh   Peter Firstbrook, Neil MacDonald, Rob McMillan, Joseph Feiman; Nov. 29, 2011

    Contacts: Kim Doyle               Jason Deal
              Lumension               Lois Paul and Partners
              (480) 444-1229          (512) 784-7103
              kim.doyle@lumension.com  jason_deal@lpp.com
SOURCE  Lumension

Lumension

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

Free Mozy Data Restores Available for Those Affected by Superstorm Sandy

SEATTLE, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We acknowledge the sensitivities of reaching out to customers at a time like this. In addition to our attempt to reach our U.S. East Coast customers through other means, our reason for communicating in this way is the hope that through word of mouth the message will reach those who still have no access to power.

Mozy is offering free DVD restores for its online backup customers and resellers affected by Hurricane Sandy. The number to call is 1-877-MOZY411 (1-877-669-9411) and the email is restores@mozy.com.

Although Mozy never charges customers or resellers to download their data restores from the web, natural disasters often interrupt Internet access. The alternative method to restoring one's data involves Mozy creating DVDs and mailing them directly to the customer. Mozy will absorb all DVD restore processing and shipping fees for individuals and businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy to assist them in getting back up and running as quickly as possible. 

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: 1-877-MOZY411, 1-877-669-941, restores@mozy.com

Second Webinar in MedTech Trends Webcast Series on November 28, 2012; Navigating & Understanding the Sealing and Handling of Medical Microporous Materials

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Canon leading brands MD+DI, MPMN, Qmed, Plastics Today, Packaging Digest, PMPN,and Design News are excited to continue their "MedTech Trends in 2013" Webcast Series.  The second in the series, sponsored by Pall, will focus specifically on Navigating & Understanding in Sealing and Handling of Microporous Materials in Medical Device Manufacturingand will offer an in-depth analysis and discussion from experts in the industry. 

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Sealing microporous materials onto plastic medical components successfully and consistently requires thoughtful consideration of multiple factors. These include mechanical, environmental, and design factors, as well as intrinsic properties of the filtration material and intended application of the finished device.  This webcast examines some of the most successful and commonly used practices in welding, bonding and sealing of plastic medical filtration devices. You will gain a better understanding of the basic characteristics of widely used microporous materials and learn how to navigate through the selection process.  This is a unique opportunity to benefit from Pall's vast expertise in the handling and selection of microporous materials to enhance the quality, performance and reliability of medical filtration devices.

This webcast will feature presentations by Jacques Hestres, Product Manager - Medical OEM Microporous Materials, Pall Life Sciences, and Kurt Heinkele, Senior R&D Engineer, Pall Life Sciences. The webcast concludes with a live Q&A session moderated by Brian Buntz, Associate Editor of MD+DI, UBM Canon's leading brand providing the medical device industry with the latest news, information, and in-depth analysis.

"Sealing microporous materials onto plastic medical parts can be tricky. This free webcast will address that challenge by covering the finer points of welding, bonding, and sealing plastic medical filtration devices," said Buntz

This installment of the series will take place on Wednesday, November 28(th) at 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT, 10:30 a.m. PT). The event will be archived for one year on the website.  Register only once, and have access to each webcast for all of 2013.  For more information or to register for the event, please click here. 

The "MedTech Trends in 2013" Webcast Series will explore trends and cutting-edge enabling technologies potentially affecting industry professionals' upcoming projects and next-generation devices. The series will include topic based channels including: regulatory, wireless, software, filtration, materials and coatings, implantables, orthopedics, cardio, packaging, and combination products. Resources and educational materials will also be available for download and users only need to create a login once to sign in and revisit on-demand webcasts and resources anytime they choose. The series will begin on November 15, 2012, and will continue throughout 2013.

About UBM Canon

UBM Canon, the leading B-to-B media company dedicated exclusively to the global $3.0 trillion advanced manufacturing sector, helps support the flow of information, commerce and innovation in such sophisticated segments as medical devices and pharmaceutical development. UBM Canon also addresses cutting-edge developments in broader areas of advanced engineering design and manufacturing, and manufacturing processes and packaging. UBM Canon is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

SOURCE  UBM Canon

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UBM Canon

CONTACT: Matt Farber, UBM Canon, +1-310-445-4226, matt.farber@ubm.com

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

C-SAM And DNP Expand Global Mobile Services Agreement For Asia-Pacific

Joint Mobile Wallet Solution Now Available in More Than 30 Asia-Pacific Markets

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- C-SAM, Inc. (C-SAM) and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) today announce that the two companies have expanded their global mobile services agreement to deploy

C-SAM's Mobile Transaction Platform (MTP) as part of DNP's TSM (Trusted Service Manager) solution, smart card offerings, and NFC technologies and digital services for Japanese service providers that serve the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement enables the MTP-enabled TSM solution to be deployed in more than 30 Asia-Pacific markets.

The joint C-SAM/DNP solution provides scalable and flexible mobile wallet technology for mobile operators, retailers and banks, healthcare companies and other service providers to offer innovative mobile services, such as payment, offers, coupons, banking, loyalty, healthcare and other rich value?added services.

C-SAM's MTP addresses the complexities of managing a wide range of mobile devices and operating systems, secure elements, and connections to third-party systems for conducting secure NFC and/or barcode transactions that are associated with mobile payments, rewards, coupons, ticketing and related services.

"Through co-marketing in Asia-Pacific market by C-SAM and DNP, we expect that our Japanese corporate customers, C-SAM, and DNP will succeed together to build a new relationship to expand into Asia-Pacific market," said Sakae Hikita, Managing Director of DNP. 

"The agreement to expand our global mobile services agreement with DNP is a natural extension of the very successful partnering that we have done together in Japan and globally with our integrated mobile wallet solution. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with DNP, further strengthening DNP's portfolio of applications and services, and growing DNP's market leadership position throughout the Asia-Pacific region," said Felix Marx, CEO of C-SAM.

C-SAM's Mobile Transaction Platform and SDK were selected by ISIS, the US-based joint venture between AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, for its mobile wallet offering. In addition, the platform was chosen by MasterCard to provide a white-label mobile wallet solution that enables seamless integration with MasterCard's pre-paid platform, offers, PayPass Wallet Services and rich informational services. This agreement with DNP reflects the highly scalable capabilities of C-SAM's MTP to roll out interoperable mobile wallet services across global markets and deliver the highest standard of customer experience to ensure brand differentiation.

C-SAM and DNP will demonstrate their industry-leading mobile wallet solution at CARTES:

    CARTES 2012 Exhibition and
     Conference
    Paris, France
    6-8 November 2012
    Stand 4J032
About Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)
DNP is one of the world's largest comprehensive printing companies, with annual sales of 1.507 trillion yen and approximately 39,986 employees as of March 2012. DNP's wide range of businesses includes publication printing, commercial printing, smart cards, business forms, network business and electronic components. More information about DNP can be found at http://www.dnp.co.jp/index_e.html

About C-SAM
C-SAM, Inc. is a pioneer in secure mobile transactions technology offering a range of mobile phone based applications for financial as well as non-financial services. C-SAM is based out of the USA, with operations in Singapore, Japan and India. The Company licenses technology and provides turnkey services to carriers, banks, merchants, settlement networks, healthcare providers, and large infrastructure providers. C-SAM has launched commercial services in the US, Japan, China, India, Singapore, and Mexico. C-SAM's highly scalable mobile wallet management platform and comprehensive SDK bundled with over twenty-five reference services has evolved through extensive research and development over the last twelve years for which eleven patents have been issued and twenty applications are pending. The platform supports different handset environments and mobile carrier networks, as well as near-field-communication (NFC) based secure proximity transactions for payment as well as non-payment applications. C-SAM's unique security architecture enables providers to configure different trust models, and effectively aggregate applications from disparate domains without adversely affecting their existing risk management practices. For more information, visit http://www.c-sam.com.

Media Contacts:

DNP
Press and Public Relations:
https://www.dnp.co.jp/CGI/inquiry_eng/form.cgi

C-SAM
Media Relations:
Lora Friedrichsen
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1 (949) 608 0276
csam@globalresultspr.com

SOURCE  C-SAM

C-SAM

Web Site: http://www.dnp.co.jp/eng/index.html

IFE Services to Exhibit at the 44th African Airlines Association AGA

KNUTSFORD, England, November 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Leading in-flight entertainment provider will showcase its content solutions for
embedded, portable and wireless IFE systems

    Leading in-flight entertainment provider, IFE Services
[http://www.ifeservices.com/about-us ], will be exhibiting at the 44th Annual General
Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

    The conference and exhibition will take place from 18th to 20th November 2012 in
Johannesburg, South Africa. It will bring together airline CEOs and other aviation
executives and decision-makers from throughout Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and the
Middle East as well as many service providers to the industry.

    This year's conference theme is 'Business Together in the Era of Growing
Opportunities' and will incorporate a Round Table of airline CEOs and two discussion
panels - the first will look at 'how to be and remain a successful airline through
innovation, efficiency and cost management', while the second will look at 'the imminent
challenges of change and the response of African airlines'.

    Andy McEwan, IFE Services' CEO said: "We're delighted to be returning to exhibit at
the AFRAA AGA, after finding last year's event to be highly engaging, informative and a
great opportunity to discuss the future onboard experience of African airline passengers.
We're looking forward to showcasing our range of great value, innovative in-flight
entertainment [http://www.ifeservices.com/services/in-flight-entertainment ] services to
the fast-growing African airline market."

    Among the services offered by IFE Services are the provision of high quality in-flight
entertainment in the form of movies
[http://www.ifeservices.com/services/in-flight-entertainment/movies ], TV shows and audio
content; portable IFE solutions; original in-flight productions, including safety films
and promotional videos; and IFE technical consultancy.

    IFE Services has been supplying the African airline market with in-flight
entertainment for the past 15 years. The company is the leading content service provider
[http://www.ifeservices.com/services ] in the region with a client base that includes
South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Namibia, RwandAir and Air Nigeria.

    For more information about IFE Services visit: http://www.ifeservices.com

    About IFE Services

    IFE Services is a leading provider of in-flight entertainment solutions to the airline
industry. Its focus on quality and innovation is supported by a strong commitment to
customer service and investment in the latest systems and technologies.

    IFE Services supplies a full range of services to enable its clients to provide a
first class entertainment experience to passengers. They include movies, TV programmes,
audio channels, sleep and relaxation applications, safety and destination films, portable
entertainment systems, onboard publications and AVOD technical support and management.

    IFE Services works with a broad client-base worldwide of 50 airlines and cruise ship
operators. The company's headquarters are in Cheshire, UK with regional offices located in
Madrid, Singapore, Santiago, Johannesburg and Irvine, California.

    IFE Services is a privately owned company and part of the Travel Entertainment Group.

       
        Press contact
        Adrian Lambert
        Head of Marketing
        IFE Services Ltd
        Haig Road
        Parkgate Industrial Estate
        Knutsford
        Cheshire
        WA16 8DX
        UK
        Tel: +44(0)1565-752-793
        Email: adrian.lambert@ifeservices.com

IFE Services

The Connecting Edge Website Launches to Inspire Engineers to Design High-Quality Products

New TE Connectivity-sponsored online community lets beginners and experts share design success stories, technical insights and more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com), the integrated marketing services arm of UBM, and UBM Electronics (http://www.ubmelectronics.com), the daily source of essential business and technical information for the design engineering and electronics industry's decision makers, today launched The Connecting Edge (http://www.theconnectingedge.com), a new online community devoted to inspiring and empowering engineers to design high-quality products.

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"Design engineers are constantly challenged to deliver on time, on spec, and on budget," said Kathy Astromoff, CEO of UBM Electronics. "We're delighted that TE Connectivity supports UBM Electronics' goal of scaling engineers' tacit know-how on implementing connectors successfully."

Long-time technology journalist and former design and applications engineer Martin Rowe has been named Editor in Chief of The Connecting Edge. Rowe was most recently Senior Technical Editor of Test & Measurement World. His 20-year career at Test & Measurement World and years of experience in the engineering community gives him the technical know-how and journalistic background needed for this demanding task.

"I am delighted Martin has joined UBM Electronics to take the helm of this exciting new endeavour," said Patrick Mannion, Brand, Director, EDN, Test & Measurement World, and Embedded, UBM Electronics. "Few engineers or editors are more qualified to lead the community from within."

The new community-based Website will consist of blogs, message boards, live chats, whitepapers, and other educational resources to help readers address the joys and challenges of designing with electrical and fiber-optic connectors. The community will be supplemented by a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

"Connectors, whether they attach to cables or circuit boards, are the often-forgotten link in a signal chain or power-distribution network. Connectors play a critical role in how well an electronic system functions," said Martin. "If not designed and chosen properly, a connector can degrade a signal's integrity or cause a disruption in the delivery of signal power. A connector failure can be a disaster, and engineers need to know how to properly specify connectors and how to manufacture products with them. Through The Connecting Edge, engineers will share their successes and minimize failures."

The Connecting Edge is published by UBM DeusM and UBM Electronics. TE Connectivity is the exclusive sponsor.

Visit The Connecting Edge at http://www.theconnectingedge.com.

For more information on UBM DeusM please contact:
Amy Averbook, Marketing Director
T: (917) 743-2693; E: averbook@deusm.com

For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: (516) 562-5652; E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

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 thirty successful sites and online communities over the last 2 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 Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry, delivering results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DESIGN, DesignCon and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

For more information, go to http://www.ubmelectronics.com; follow us at @ubm_electronics to get the latest UBM Electronics news.

About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com

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UBM Electronics

Web Site: http://ubmelectronics.com

Ford, Microsoft Celebrate Five Years of In-Car Connectivity Leadership with 5 Millionth SYNC-Equipped Vehicle

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Five years after launching SYNC(®) with Microsoft, Ford has delivered
        more than 5 million vehicles with the award-winning connectivity system
    --  SYNC's success based on open, flexible and agnostic Microsoft platform
        and vision for mobile connectivity being a growing consumer trend
    --  Ford and Microsoft look to the future for next phase of the connected
        car experience to be based on intelligence through fusion of cloud
        computing and sensor data
Five years ago, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft came together to launch the benchmark for in-vehicle connectivity systems with the introduction of SYNC. Today at the GigaOM Roadmap Conference, Ford CTO Paul Mascarenas and Microsoft Windows Embedded General Manager Kevin Dallas announced the 5-millionth vehicle equipped with SYNC has been sold and they shared their joint vision for continued leadership in development of the connected car.

"SYNC has helped us evolve as an automaker, to think and act more like a technology company, with a new level of openness and access that has forever changed how we look at our business and respond to our customers," said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president, Ford Research and Innovation. "Ultimately, SYNC embodies what Ford is all about: going further to transform innovative ideas into products that are affordable, attainable and valuable to millions of people."

When Ford and Microsoft first initiated the collaboration in 2005, the engineering teams recognized that mobile electronics were quickly becoming an increasingly important part of people's lives as cell phones and digital media players. Considering how quickly mobile device usage had grown in just the previous few years, the development team decided a new development approach was needed going forward.

Click here to view a video about the origins of SYNC: http://youtu.be/CGP9j9iYzww

"Thanks to our partner Microsoft and their expertise, we have turned the car into a platform with extensive opportunities for developers to work with us to continue to add value through new features delivered at the speed consumers now expect," continued Mascarenas. "With more than 1 billion smartphones now in service around the world, we expect mobile connectivity will continue to be the foundational element of our strategy going forward."

"We've worked with Ford on SYNC right from the start," said Kevin Dallas, general manager of Windows Embedded, Microsoft Corp. "Taking a platform approach enabled us to move quickly and deliver an innovative solution unlike any in the industry while providing us the flexibility to continue to deliver new features and improvements to Ford customers."

While cars and trucks typically stay on the road for more than 10 years on average, people often replace their consumer electronics every couple of years to keep pace with the latest advances in technology.

The SYNC development team created an architecture based on the Windows Embedded Automotive platform that took advantage of open protocols like USB and Bluetooth(®) to enable virtually any device to be connected for media playback and communications. That decision turned out to be more prescient than anyone on the team could have imagined.

When SYNC was first announced on Jan. 7, 2007 at the International CES, the presentation featured the iPod, Motorola RAZR flip-phone and Palm TREO smartphone. Just two days later, Apple began a mobile phone revolution and the beginning of the app economy with the announcement of the original iPhone. When customers began driving the first car available with SYNC, the 2008 Focus, in fall of that year, most were using SYNC to make hands-free calls using their feature phones and play back music from iPods with simple voice commands powered by Nuance voice recognition technology.

Five years on, there are smartphones powered by a diverse range of platforms including iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone mobile operating systems. With ample on-board storage, processing power that rivals desktop computers from five years ago and fast wireless data connections, these phones still work with those original SYNC-equipped vehicles. They also power new capabilities like AppLink(TM), 911 Assist(®), Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services, a cloud-based service network including traffic reports, turn-by-turn directions, business search, news and sports scores and movie listings.

"Now, it's clear that building an open, upgradable connectivity platform has been key to the success of SYNC because it has allowed us to stay relevant to the consumer," said Mascarenas. "With SYNC, Ford vehicles are no longer stuck with the technology built in at the factory, they can keep pace with the latest consumer trends through simple software updates."

With 5 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road and the system just beginning to launch in Europe and Asia, Ford and Microsoft, along with Nuance, are always working on new enhancements that will keep customers on the leading edge of in-car technology. Ford was ranked first in ABI Research's OEM connected automotive infotainment Competitive Assessment, with high ratings for implementation, innovation, and price.

"At Microsoft, we're now focused on how data and connectivity can turn devices into intelligent systems that enable insight-driven action," said Dallas. "In the vehicle, this means the ability to connect to more data from more sources and use it to help the driver. Together with Ford, we're helping them turn the connected vehicle into an intelligent vehicle."

Cloud connectivity, on-board sensors and data access are key components for creating this kind of intelligent vehicle experience. Other advances, such as natural language processing and machine learning, could help SYNC provide a more natural interaction between car and driver, enabling a driving experience that's more personalized, convenient and safe.

"The car is a rich source of real-time data and when combined with the processing power available in the cloud, it could become the smartest device you will ever own," adds Mascarenas.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

SOURCE  Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Alan Hall, +1-313-594-3744, ahall32@ford.com

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

McGraw-Hill Education Launches Digital Learning Partnership Program to Increase Affordability and Access to e-Books and Digital Solutions Among Colleges Nationwide

New program builds on previous digital learning pilots to bring institutions even greater customization and flexibility in delivering digital solutions that enhance student performance

DENVER, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EDUCAUSE Booth #540 -- On the heels of the recent expansion of an e-book pilot program to more than 25 institutions nationwide, McGraw-Hill Education today announced the creation of its Digital Learning Partnership Program, which encourages colleges and universities to transition to digital in ways that promote deeper learning, better pass rates and higher rates of retention. The new program, which builds upon the experience and results from e-book pilots that the company has developed with Indiana University, the University of Minnesota and numerous other institutions, works by enabling institutions across the country to purchase solutions and services at highly affordable rates and in highly customizable ways. The program is launching at this week's 2012 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver and is open to universities now for implementation in fall 2013.

In the new program, instructors at partnering institutions have the option of providing all of their students with McGraw-Hill Education e-books - which contain tools for searching, sharing content, annotating and highlighting - as well as any other McGraw-Hill Education digital solutions they choose to add to the course. These products and services, which improve student performance and instructor effectiveness, include McGraw-Hill Connect (teaching and learning platform), LearnSmart (adaptive study tool), Tegrity Campus (lecture capture) and ALEKS (adaptive math program).

The Digital Learning Partnership Programis designed so that institutions can collaborate with McGraw-Hill Education to customize all aspects of the program, including selecting a preferred e-book vendor, determining the pricing model and setting subscription length, which can now extend far beyond the duration of a course. Likewise, the program is optional at the instructor level to maintain academic freedom, and students who prefer print can order a print-on-demand copy of the e-book.

Because the program is based on partnership and collaboration with participating institutions, McGraw-Hill Education is able to work closely with colleges to provide e-books and digital solutions with the ability to improve student performance at prices that are competitive with rental and used book prices. Additionally, these digital materials are delivered to students through their institution's LMS and are available from the first day of class or before. No longer do students have to wait for access to course materials - they have all the materials they need to succeed on day one. McGraw-Hill Education's Digital Learning Partnership Program also includes adaptive learning tools to identify areas of academic strength, remediate areas of weakness and create individualized learning plans that often help students move up a full letter grade in their classes.

"We're excited to partner with universities across the country to develop custom digital solutions that increase student performance," said Tom Malek, vice president of Learning Solutions and Services for McGraw-Hill Higher Education. "Finding new ways to make course materials more affordable to students is a core focus of this program, but the ultimate goal is helping universities and students transition to digital in ways that encourage deeper learning, better pass rates and higher rates of retention. Over the last few years, we've collaborated on several pilot programs that have enabled us to learn a lot about the digital readiness, preferences and needs of institutions and students. What we have learned in partnership with schools nationwide has definitely helped to shape the Digital Learning Partnership Program."

From a technology perspective, the Digital Learning Partnership Program integrates with any learning management system through seamless single sign on and is available on any laptop or virtually any mobile device. Institutions have the ability to choose their desired e-book provider, which can include any of McGraw-Hill Education's e-book partners: CourseSmart, Courseload, and Vital Source.

As universities make the switch from print to digital, higher education institutions have been actively exploring and testing digital product and business models. Results from these pilots and other research indicate that instructors and students are beginning to realize the promise of digital learning materials to improve teaching and learning, Malek notes. According to research from the Indiana University pilot, students were receptive to the digital transition and indicated that their professors' ability to annotate in their e-books increased the effectiveness of their studying. In another pilot study, 87 percent of students ultimately abandoned paper and choose to read their e-books on digital devices. Studies involving McGraw-Hill Education's digital learning products have shown that they have the ability to drive measurable improvement in student grades and retention rates.

For more information about the Digital Learning Partnership Program, visit with McGraw-Hill Higher Education and McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions at booth #540 during the 2012 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver. McGraw-Hill Education will also be posting live tweets from the conference through its Twitter feeds (@MHEducation, @MHhighered) using the conference hashtag #EDU12.

About McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a content, software and services-based education company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions, which improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 65 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.

Contact:
Brian Belardi
McGraw-Hill Education
212-904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com

SOURCE  McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education

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

Axis41 Announces Adobe Partnership

Axis41 becomes official Adobe CQ(TM) and SiteCatalyst(TM) implementation and training partner

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National digital marketing agency Axis41 (http://www.axis41.com) announced its official relationship with Adobe as a Solution Partner (http://solutionpartners.adobe.com/home/partnerFinder/partnerdetail.a1X30000000ZOMoEAO.html),  providing solutions and technologies that leverage Adobe software and services. 

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Axis41 has built a reputation in both marketing strategy and technology.  Axis41's technological skills include deep experience in the implementation and customization of Adobe's content management system, CQ, and Adobe digital marketing solutions including the analytics program SiteCatalyst and other Adobe Marketing Cloud products Test&Target(TM), Search&Promote(TM) and Scene7(TM). 

"Our official status with Adobe validates the approach Axis41 has been taking since our earliest days," says Steve Wiest, founding partner.  "We created Axis41 because we believed that technology would play an important role in the future of marketing. We were proud to help Adobe create essential resources for the launch of CQ."

In the last 18 months, Axis41 has assisted Adobe directly with CQ architecture, design and implementation for several of Adobe's own sites as well as CQ curriculum development for training. Additionally, Axis41's design team used its knowledge of CQ-driven design to build two CQ demonstration websites for Adobe, Geometrixx Outdoors (http://www.geometrixxoutdoors.com) targeted at online retailers and XTV Media for media businesses.

In addition to standard CQ development, Axis41 has assisted Adobe with large data migration from external systems, custom implementation for authentication including SAML and LDAP, and social media integration with sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn.  Axis41 has also performed CQ integrations with enterprise software systems such as Salesforce, Eloqua and Translations.com and has built custom integrated administration tools to facilitate CQ management.

Wiest added, "Our large business-to-business clients all know the importance of having great technology behind their online marketing programs.  Axis41 is pleased to provide our clients with certified Adobe CQ and SiteCatalyst development and strategy skills to help our clients achieve their business objectives."

About Axis41
Axis41 is a digital marketing agency that combines expertise in strategic brand design and web technology with content management system integration for Adobe CQ, Limelight, Drupal, WordPress and other leading CMS packages to deliver bottom-line results.  Axis41 has worked with such global clients as Adobe, 1-800 Contacts, Ciena, Novell, O.C. Tanner and Best Buy. Call Axis41 at (801) 303-6300 or click to learn about Axis41's work with Adobe CQ (http://www.axis41.com/adobe-cq5-axis-41-integration.)

Contact: Jon Baddley
Tel: 801-303-6308
Email: jbaddley@axis41.com

SOURCE  Axis41

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Axis41

Web Site: http://www.axis41.com

Genesis Gaming Solutions Completes Installation of BRAVO Pit & Poker at Sycuan

Table Management Systems to Manage All Pit and Poker Tables

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc., a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced today that is has completed the installation of its BRAVO Pit and Poker table management systems at Sycuan Casino.  Owned and operated by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Sycuan Casino is located in El Cajon, California.

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"We knew right away that the BRAVO systems were the way to go as far as gaming table management and player tracking for our casino," said Wendy Reeve, Director of Casino Operations for Sycuan Casino.  "Both BRAVO Pit and BRAVO Poker systems are robust with features that help make operations easier and more accurately track table and player activities, which helps us to give our players a more gratifying experience."

Installed on 42 gaming tables at Sycuan, the BRAVO Pitsystem is a complete table game management and player tracking system designed for more efficient player ratings and pit management utilizing electronic data collection.  BRAVO Pit allows for easy input and tracking of all ratings and management functions.  Players are rated electronically and given credit for play immediately. 

The BRAVO Poker system, which is installed on all 17 tables in the Sycuan Poker Room, is a complete poker room management system that allows for accurate monitoring, tracking and managing of the entire poker room.  BRAVO Poker enables poker room supervisors to monitor and manage most poker room functions, such as player tracking, lobby tracking, game setup and maintenance, waiting list functions, room statistics, player history, dealer speed, kiosk utilization, promotion tracking and complete tournament management. 

"We are very proud that the Sycuan Casino chose both our BRAVO systems to manage all of their table games, in both their poker room and their pit," said Randy Knust, President of Genesis Gaming Solutions.  "Sycuan is a busy property with strong table game play and we are confident that the BRAVO Pit and Poker systems will facilitate better management of their table activities and make their operations and player rewards more efficient and effective."

About Genesis Gaming

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. is a leader in hardware and software solutions for casino pit and poker room management. The company's BRAVO product line includes BRAVO Pit, a complete table game management and player tracking system; BRAVO Poker, the most robust poker room management system available; and BRAVO Poker Live, the company's new mobile app that allows players to access up-to-the-minute live play, tournament, and promotional activity at all participating poker rooms.  For more information, visit http://www.genesisgaming.com.

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Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Coombs, Genesis Gaming Solutions, 702.249.5306, laurenmcoombs@msn.com

Over Seventy Schools Join Beta for Cloud-Based Learning Object Repository from Blackboard

System will be Industry's First to Support Multiple LMS Platforms

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy two institutions have joined Blackboard in a beta program for xpLor((TM)), a cloud-based learning object repository that will be the industry's first to support multiple learning management systems (LMS), Blackboard Inc. announced today. The beta is the largest ever offered by Blackboard, and includes the participation of institutions using Blackboard Learn((TM)), ANGEL, joule(®) from Moodlerooms and Sakai.

By supporting multiple LMS systems, xpLor aims to make it easier for educators to manage and share rich content regardless of what system they are using or their institutional affiliation. xpLor would also make it easier for educators to collaborate in - or crowdsource - the development of course materials.

"Just as learners need to collaborate to be successful, so do content authors and course builders," said Stacey Fontenot, Vice President of Product Marketing at Blackboard. "xpLor plans to let users create, share, and deliver content in an utterly new way, and to collaborate regardless of what learning platform is being used."

Content in xpLor could include materials created by individual instructors or shared by institutions and foundations. Users would be able to create or import any type of content supported by the IMS Common Cartridge standard, including rich documents, discussion boards and assessments. Content could be tagged and rated, making it easy for users to find items that their peers found to be valuable. Using the IMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) specification, grades could be synchronized with the LMS gradebook and activity is recorded when items are used in a course.

xpLor also plans to offer content authors a variety of choices to apply rights and permissions, from All Rights Reserved to Creative Commons open sharing to enable crowdsourcing collaboration and remixing of content.

The design team working on xpLor includes some of the most experienced developers in the LMS space who have deep expertise in building and improving commercial and open source systems. To support the delivery of content to different LMS systems, xpLor is being developed with an emphasis on open standards, especially IMS LTI and IMS Common Cartridge.

Beta program participants include K-12, higher education and professional education institutions that will provide feedback on the system's design and functionality prior to its release. The beta program is expected to run through December.

About Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

SOURCE  Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc.

CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com

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

ShipWorks Adds Buy.com, Etsy, Newegg Marketplace, and Shopify as Integrated Partners and Expands Its Multi-Carrier Shipping Solution with DHL Global Mail Support

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShipWorks, an industry-leading provider of multi-carrier e-commerce shipping solutions since 2002, today announced the addition of Buy.com, Etsy, Newegg Marketplace, Shopify, and DHL Global Mail to its platform.  Coinciding with these new additions is full support of eBay's Global Shipping Program (GSP), updated integration / support with 3dCart and partnership integrations with Bright Pearl and SalesWarp.  With these new partnerships, ShipWorks now supports over 40 selling systems and 7 shipping carriers, providing online sellers with a unified and automated system to streamline label printing, customer service, and other post-sale tasks. 

"We're very excited to continue building upon the incredible success of the ShipWorks platform with the addition of Buy.com, Etsy, Newegg, and Shopify as our latest integrated partners," said Wes Clayton, co-founder and CEO of ShipWorks.  "As we continue to add support for new systems, our market reach grows and our customers can drive more revenue by leveraging additional sales channels without sacrificing their fulfillment efficiency."

In addition to expanding its list of marketplace integrations, ShipWorks now offers sellers a new carrier option with its support of DHL Global Mail.

"Many businesses require a multi-carrier approach that delivers a variety of service and pricing options," said Clayton.  "By adding DHL Global Mail to ShipWorks, we continue to enhance our service offering which ultimately allows each customer to determine, on their own terms, the best options for shipment processing."

In time for the holiday shipping rush, ShipWorks' latest updates are available at no additional charge to existing customers.  A free and fully functional 30-day trial is available from the company's website at shipworks.com.

About ShipWorks

ShipWorks® is a multi-carrier shipping solution that helps online sellers ship more in less time by eliminating manual processes and automating post-sale tasks. ShipWorks integrates with over 40 selling platforms including Amazon, eBay, Magento, PayPal, and Yahoo! Stores, and provides a single interface for processing orders that originate from separate marketplaces. With its integrated support of DHL Global Mail, FedEx, UPS, USPS (including Endicia, Express1, and Stamps.com), ShipWorks can batch process shipping labels, automatically email customers, post back tracking information to each sales channel, and more.

Since 2002, ShipWorks has played a critical role in helping tens of thousands of companies streamline their daily operations and grow their businesses. ShipWorks has delivered creative, yet detailed solutions that have addressed growing e-commerce challenges by putting customers first and genuinely listening to their needs. Your first 30-days are on us at http://www.shipworks.com.

SOURCE  ShipWorks

ShipWorks

CONTACT: Wes Clayton, +1-314-807-3671, wes@shipworks.com

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

New Audials 10 is Ready for Windows 8

KARLSRUHE, Germany, November 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Audials AG has released the tenth generation of its successful Audials software on its
website http://Audials.com. With many innovative features for recording movies, listening
to the radio, acquiring music, and preparing media for PC, smartphone and tablet, the
flagship Audials One, the classics Tunebite and Radiotracker, and the entry-level editions
Moviebox and Mediaraptor are now also available for Windows 8.

    More streaming recording for music and movies

    The Audials 10 PC software now offers three new recording modes specially designed for
websites, media libraries and online Video on Demand services, enabling you to record
videos and movies even better. Tracks in music streams are now recognized more accurately
and saved automatically. Videos and HD movies are now recorded up to 1080p and saved as
MP4, WMV, H.264, AVI or 3GP files.

    More format conversion for PCs, smartphones and tablets

    The Audials universal converter now converts high-resolution video files more quickly.
The profiles have been expanded to include the latest generation of smartphones, as well
as the iPad, Kindle Fire, Google Nexus, Microsoft Surface and other tablet PCs.

    More radio

    The new radio controls provide initial information on the tracks played, artists and
even cover art, even before you listen to the station. The user can find, listen to and
record radio stations according to genre, country or currently-played artist. The
location-based supply of regional stations and a station selection with top hits just
starting are both new. In addition to the improved favorites function, the user can now
also "pin" genres and artists. Overall, the radio stations available in Audials comprise
the best 50,000 international stations, such as BBC Radio 2, KSFO, Heart, Classic FM,
WBAP, Magic, 92 KQRS, Smooth Radio, KIIS, Z100, and many more.

    More music by stars

    Audials 10 now provides specific tracks even more quickly using a unique wish list
thanks to the combination of recording from radio, direct search and recording from even
more Internet portals, and automatic extraction from music videos. The software now offers
10,000,000 MP3s from 1,000,000 albums by 750,000 artists. With the new mass-recording
function for radio stations according to genre, country or language, Audials now provides
even more tracks as MP3, WMA or AAC files in music-shop quality up to 320 kbit/s.

    More flexibility with Cloud services and your own PC

    Audials 10 saves the music and video recordings on your PC, on connected smartphones
or, as a brand new feature, directly to a selected Cloud service. The major Cloud services
are already pre-configured in Audials. The Audials Anywhere function means that any PC
with its own media collection and Internet access can become a personal media Cloud, and
can be used with your own smartphone when you're on the move.

    More entertainment with podcasts and music TV

    With 60,000 programs, Audials doubles the amount of podcast entertainment on offer.
Programs can be found more quickly using the new full-text search and played directly "in
place" with a click.

    More individuality and personalization

    With favorites lists, pins, playlists, structuring of the media collection and your
own profiles for conversions, Audials offers a plethora of options for personalization.
What's more, there are also new user interfaces with various designs and colors, which can
be customized to suit the user's needs in terms of shape and size, as well as altered from
a full-screen window to a small media player with just a few controls by adding and
removing whole functional areas.

    More Audials alternatives

    Audials One 10 is now exclusively available on the manufacturer's site for the annual
Audials Gold subscription of US$ 47.90 with automatic annual updates. Audials One 10 is
also available for a limited period at Audials.com for the introductory price of US$
59.90. Selected functions are also available to interested parties free of charge in an
unlimited form as freeware in the new Audials Light 10 software at http://Audials.com.

    About Audials

    Audials AG is a leading company for entertainment software. Audials One, Audials
Radiotracker, Audials Tunebite, Audials Moviebox and Audials Mediaraptor are available
online at Audials.com or from international specialist retailers. With the renaming of
RapidSolution Software to Audials AG, the company consistently pushed ahead with its brand
and multi-platform strategy in 2012. Audials software is optimized for the operating
systems Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP and is even available as an app for smartphones and
tablets.

       
        Audials AG
        Norman F. Forderer
        press@audials.com
        http://www.audials.com

Audials AG

Free eBay Webinar - "Pinterest for eBay Sellers"

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Outright along with Page Mage Inc., eBay Radio, Stamps.com and Terapeak will be hosting this free webinar for eBay® sellers. Join Sandi Garcia, Top-rated seller and Platinum Power Seller, to learn how you can use Pinterest to promote your eBay business.

Are you using Pinterest today? Did you know it's the fastest growing social media website in history? Learn how to take advantage of it to grow your business. Sandi will give an overview of what Pinterest is and how you can use it to make more money from your online selling.

A few of the things you'll learn:

    --  A brief explanation of what Pinterest is and what makes a good pinner
    --  Ways to use Pinterest to promote your eBay business
    --  How NOT to use Pinterest to promote your business
    --  Using analytics to measure your results
    --  And more.
SIGN UP: http://pagemage.com/topratedsellerwebinars

You do NOT have to be a Top-rated seller to join. The webinar is for eBay sellers of all sizes and levels. Sign up even if you can't participate live. The webinar will be recorded and a link sent to all registrants when it's complete.

Who: Presented by Sandi Garcia, Top-rated seller and Platinum Power Seller on eBay. She's the owner of http://www.LikeNewSuits.com. Sandi teaches Pinterest as well as other topics to eBay sellers. You can see her Pinterest page at: http://www.pinterest.com/likenewsuits

When:  Thursday, November 15(th), from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET (Registrants will receive a link to the session recording afterwards.)

Where:  Register at http://pagemage.com/topratedsellerwebinars

About Outright
Outright has one goal: to make bookkeeping as simple as possible so the self-employed can spend as little time as possible on the least enjoyable part of running a business. Outright's easy-to-use online accounting solution automatically brings together all of your sales & expenses in one place so you always know what's going on with your business and are ready come tax time. No math, no manual entry, no paper work. Outright integrates with eBay & PayPal, e-commerce accounts, and, of course, your Bank and Credit Card Accounts so you can stay up to date effortlessly and instead focus on doing what you love.

About Page Mage
Page Mage was founded in 2008. We are transforming the way sellers market their products on eBay. Page Mage provides easy to use applications for creating better listings and bigger profits. Our new Billboards eBay App Center application along with the Page Mage Listing Designer let you create breakthrough listing designs to stand out from your competition, look more credible and professional, improve selling performance, and increase confidence among buyers.

About eBay Radio

The host of eBay Radio is Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay's Dean of Education and author of the Official eBay Bible. eBay Radio broadcasts (eBay Radio; eBay Radio's Ask Griff & Lee; and eBay Town Hall) feature helpful guidance, advice, and information from eBay team leaders and guest experts along with hot eBay topics, news direct from eBay, and your calls!

About Stamps.com
Stamps.com is a leading provider of Internet-based postage services. Stamps.com's service enables small businesses, high-volume shippers, enterprise shippers, and consumers to print U.S. Postal Service-approved postage with just a PC, printer and Internet connection, right from their home or office. The Company targets its services to small businesses and home offices, and currently has PC Postage partnerships with Avery Dennison, Microsoft, HP, USPS and others.

About Terapeak
Terapeak is a leader in ecommerce market research and payment analytics, and is the sole authorized re-licensor of eBay data globally. The company provides custom insights and SaaS technology-enabled solutions to e-commerce merchants around the world. Currently aggregating over 20% of all online commerce sales data, Terapeak helps merchants make faster, more-profitable business decisions based on real-time market trends, pricing, and transaction data.

SOURCE  Outright

Outright

CONTACT: Mallory Snitker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9300, msnitker@sspr.com

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

Renowned Pastry Chef Teams up with Sam's Club Simply Delicious Chef Brigade to Simplify Holiday Hosting

Baking Secrets from BRAVO's "Top Chef: Just Desserts" all-star Chris Hanmer Help Guarantee Rave Reviews and Minimize Time in the Kitchen

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the 2012 Sam's Club Study on Holiday Cheer(1), 50 percent of American consumers say that dinner with family and friends best defines holiday cheer.  As homes across the U.S. prepare to host hungry guests this holiday, Sam's Club enlists all-star Pastry Chef Chris Hanmer to inspire hosts with time-saving baking secrets.  As the newest member of the Sam's Club Simply Delicious Chef Brigade, Chef Hanmer is the founder of The School of Pastry Design in Las Vegas, NV and winner of BRAVO's "Top Chef: Just Desserts" 2011 competition. In 2012, Chef Hanmer shares unexpectedly easy-to-make dessert recipes and short but sweet baking tips at SamsClub.com/meals.

Using quality ingredients sourced from Sam's Club, Chef Hanmer unveils three straightforward recipes: His Crispy Holiday Vanilla Cookie makes a great DIY gift; Roasted Honeycrisp Apple Creme Brulee with fresh fruit is deceptively simple to bake; and Chef's Heavenly Holiday Chocolate Almond Cake (recipe enclosed) will satisfy guests with each bite. Members can follow Chef Hanmer's step-by-step instruction at SamsClub.com/meals "Tips & Videos" tab or view photos and printable recipes on the "Easy Recipes" tab.

"No holiday meal is complete without dessert. However, adding sweets onto the menu should not mean excess time in the kitchen," said Chef Hanmer. "When creating homemade desserts, I combine seasonal ingredients with baking essentials to lock in great holiday flavors without a lot of extra work.  I can depend on the quality of ingredients at Sam's Club to stock the pantry for holiday baking - from oils, flour and spices to crunchy nuts and chocolate chips. Buying bulk sizes of these essentials is a great value, and from November to New Year's, I know I'll have all I need to sweeten every holiday occasion."

Holiday Taste of Sam's Club - Nov. 16 to 18
Like many all-star chefs, Hanmer recommends that to guarantee rave reviews, sample key menu items before serving to others. From November 16 to 18, Sam's Club gives members and guests a delicious opportunity to "try before they buy" at the 10th annual "Holiday Taste of Sam's Club" event. From 12pm to 5pm each day, Sam's Club provides free samples of the best bites in holiday entertaining, including:

    --  Gourmet-to-go cookies, artisan fresh pies and pre-sliced cheesecakes
        make special holiday desserts or delicious hostess gifts
    --  Elegant ready-made appetizers from chicken & bacon bruschetta to
        bacon-wrapped shrimp, pop in the oven and cheer up guests awaiting the
        big meal
    --  Fresh meats - from hickory-smoked and spiral-sliced ham to savory
        sirloin and leg of lamb, high quality meats are crowd-pleasing as a main
        course and as leftovers
The Holiday Taste of Sam's Club event is open to members and non-members from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 16, 17 and 18. Non-members can bring in a 1-day invitation to shop from the Holiday Taste of Sam's Club newspaper insert or visit Member Services to take advantage of holiday entertaining essentials and Club exclusives(2).  "Tastes 'n' Tips" associates will also recommend recipes and beverage pairings. Those preparing menus from home can visit SamsClub.com/holiday for interactive "how-tos" to simplify entertaining, including setting a lively tablescape or boning and butterflying a premium leg of lamb.

Simply Delicious: Chris Hanmer's Heavenly Holiday Chocolate Almond Cake (RECIPE)
Inspired by his winning TV recipe, Chef Hanmer created a heavenly chocolate almond cake that guests will cheer about. All ingredients are sourced from Sam's Club (while supplies last).

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Almond Caramel with Sea Salt

Ingredients:

    --  ¾ cup granulated sugar
    --  2 tbsp corn syrup
    --  ¾ cup cream
    --  1 tsp vanilla extract
    --  1/8 tsp sea salt
    --  ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
Directions:

    --  Warm the cream, sea salt and vanilla in a saucepot and set aside.
    --  Place the corn syrup and sugar in a saucepot over medium heat and cook
        until a golden caramel color has been reached stirring from time to
        time. Carefully and slowly add the warm cream to the caramel stirring
        well. Remove from the heat and add the toasted almonds.
Warm Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:

    --  4 oz dark chocolate
    --  ½ cup butter
    --  3 eggs
    --  ½ cup all purpose flour
    --  2 tbsp cocoa powder
    --  ½ tsp baking powder
    --  ¾ cup granulated sugar
Directions:

    --  Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    --  Chop the chocolate and put it in a bowl with the butter. Using a
        microwave, heat for about 30 seconds at a time until liquid and hot.
    --  Using a stand mixer, whip the eggs with the granulated sugar until
        light. Slowly add the chocolate butter mixture. Sift together all the
        dry ingredients and fold into the chocolate mixture.
    --  Fill 4 4-oz oven safe dishes half way with the cake batter. Bake for 15
        minutes. Remove from the oven, spoon the almond caramel sauce over the
        top of the cake and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For more festive favorites from Chris Hanmer, simply delicious holiday meal ideas and cooking tips, visit SamsClub.com/meals.

Now in its second year, the Sam's Club Simply Delicious Chef Brigade features nationally renowned restaurant and pastry chefs who create simple, flavorful meal solutions and show families that cooking at home can be just as easy and delicious as dining out. Visit SamsClub.com/meals for seasonal recipes, videos and cooking tips from other all-star Chef Brigade participants, plus a calendar of in-club sampling demonstrations, an interactive wine pairing app and the popular "7 Ways to Use" feature, revealing easy recipes that stretch one item across several meals.

About Sam's Club
Sam's Club(®), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products and services to more than 47 million members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an average of 34 percent over traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made Simple(®), visit SamsClub.com, and look for Sam's Club on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and our Mobile and iPad® Apps.

[1]Sam's Club Study on Holiday Cheer, September 12, 2012 (1000 total consumers by MarketVision Research)

[2] For non-members, a 10 percent service fee applies on all purchases made with the Invitation to Shop. Not applicable in CA, SC or Elmsford, NY.

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Sam's Club

CONTACT: Carrie Foster, Carrie.foster@samsclub.com, 1-800-331-0085, SamsClub.com/newsroom

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

Hertz Becomes First Car Rental Company To Introduce Mobile Wi-Fi Units In Australia

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has introduced a portable Wi-Fi service in Australia in a first for the country's car rental industry. Hertz has introduced pocket-sized 3G units for rent to enable customers to connect to the internet from anywhere in Australia for a fraction of the cost of mobile roaming or hotel internet charges.

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The launch builds on the success of the company's mobile Wi-Fi program in New Zealand, UK, Spain and the Canary Islands.

The portable WiFi units can be rented from Hertz's airport locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Cairns.  The rechargeable Wi-Fi units offer secure, high speed internet coverage for up to five hours and a generous daily data limit of 150 megabytes, enabling business and leisure travellers, both domestic and international, to stay connected throughout their journey in Australia. Units come with a USB cable for easy recharging.

For business travellers, the mobile Wi-Fi units enable email connections and ongoing contact with the office, customers or family at home, as well as enabling simultaneous connection of up to five devices including laptop computers, smart phones and tablets. The Wi-Fi units make it easy for leisure travelers to stay in touch with friends and family, providing the ability to upload photos or videos or to converse via Skype, while also allowing multiple users to connect at the same time. 

Priced at just AUD$12.00 per day plus tax, the new units can reduce global roaming data charges by up to 90 per cent, while cutting by up to half the daily charges which apply for internet access in hotel rooms. Telephone calling costs can be reduced significantly by using Skype through the mobile Wi-Fi connection, while social media or online news can be accessed easily without large data charges.

Hertz has partnered with technology company IDataRoam International Limited to provide the mobile Wi-Fi service, which is already being used successfully in New Zealand. Hertz customers can easily purchase additional data volume online from IDataRoam at http://www.idataroam.com if required. 

About Hertz

Hertz is the world's largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,650 corporate locations in 150 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers.  Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company's Prestige, Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com

About IDataRoam International Limited

IDataRoam International Limited was founded by three young New Zealand entrepreneurs and is funded by interests associated with Stephen Tindall's KIWI investment fund.  IDataRoam provides data roaming solutions both in New Zealand and globally. Visit http://www.idataroam.com.

CONTACT (U.S.):
Paula Rivera
(201) 307-2824
privera@hertz.com

CONTACT (International):
Zoe White
+44 1895 553 887
zoewhite@hertz.com

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The Gadget Hound(TM) - The World's Tiniest Locating Device Sniffs Out in Seconds

Eliminate the dog days of searching for the smallest lost gadgets.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Losing costly, cool gadgets is now a nuisance of the past with the power of a tracking hound.  The Gadget Hound(TM), launching now, has turned technology on its heels with its unique, sleek, patent-pending design that locates the tiniest objects within seconds.

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For the first time, a tiny-crafted finder is sophisticated as well as practical, in providing an elegant solution to finding all of your essential and important items that are easily lost or misplaced.  It is exactly what consumers have been demanding, but products of the past could not deliver.

Meticulously crafted and unmatched technologically, The Gadget Hound is the only solution to prevent costly replacements, frustration and time-wasting.  Although sophisticated, it has cross-generational appeal to find anything from eyeglasses, cellphones, MP3 players, remote controls to a lost cat. This is not your typical keyfinder or cellphone locator.  The Gadget Hound uses a multi-button transmitter with corresponding tiny receivers less than the size of a quarter that conveniently attaches to any object and emit a loud sounding alarm to pinpoint any object's exact location. 

The design is so innovative that consumers have asked to pre-order The Gadget Hound.  The Company has now created a pre-order solution for its winter release through its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com.  An exclusive Limited Edition of The Gadget Hound is launching simultaneously with the Standard and Deluxe version of The Gadget Hound at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/252615as an incentive for early adopters and prior to the release of the product to retail markets. 

The Gadget Hound website is http://www.thegadgethound.com.

Press Contact in U.S.
Sherry Klinger
The Klinger Group
Tel: (310) 295-1712
E-Mail: sherry@theklingergroup.com

Investor Contact in U.S
Carla Miaule, Managing Member
Gadget Finder, LLC
Tel: (310) 279-6984
E-mail: carla@thegadgethound.com

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Gadget Finder, LLC

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

DX.com Launches "AU Direct" to Enhance Australian Customer Service

HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DX would like to announce a new program aimed directly at their large Australian customer base. The program, titled "AU Direct," will greatly enhance order processing, tracking and shipping efficiency.

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"DX's AU Direct program will allow us to serve our Australian customers better than ever before. We anticipate a huge response to this upgrade in our services," said Mr. Qiu, DX.com senior marketing executive.

Program Enhancements

Shipping destinations include most areas of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia, though this may expand in the near future. *

Orders will be delivered to customers within 5-7 business days to most destinations in Australia using Toll Global Express - the largest express logistics company in Australia

Delivery information is provided by TOLL, though customers should note that delivery times may vary during peak order periods, inclement weather or other conditions outside of DX's control.

AU Direct is offering free, whole process and on-time order tracking services to AU Direct clients (ONLY). Please check the shipping status with the customer tracking number at http://www.tollglobalexpress.com

* Please note that if we assume customer orders cannot hit on the road in 3 days, we will contact the customer to get customer permission or fully refund within 3 business days.

Should readers have any questions about AU Direct delivery, please contact our customer service staff at http://services.dx.com/

DX is confident that they will open more regions of Australia to AU Direct ordering in the near future.

Stay tuned to more news regarding AU Direct, as DX continues to bring more features and services to the program.

DX is dedicated to bringing to Australian customers the very best in services as well as the largest array and hottest product offerings.  DX will continue the tradition of free worldwide shipping( )and reasonable prices. DX.com is the NO.1 choice for gadgets on the Internet and the retailer most dedicated to the continual improvement of the way in which it does business.

Links:

http://services.dx.com/
http://www.tollglobalexpress.com

SOURCE  DealExtreme

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DealExtreme

CONTACT: Mars, +86-135-1070-6487, or marsyang@asia-peak.com, for DealExtreme

Web Site: http://services.dx.com

DX.com Newsletter Subscribers Equal Potential Winners

DX is proud to announce a new promotional event for its new newsletter subscribers

HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DX is at it again, creating a buzz and attracting even more customers with a new promotional event aimed squarely at new newsletter subscribers. Entry and participation is fast, easy and fun, and may yield a lucky prize. It is literally as easy as filling out a simple form online, and you are automatically entered into the draw.

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Promotional Period

The first round of the promotional period for the event has been set for November 1st to December 31st, 2012. Dates for additional rounds will be announced at a later time.

Entries received prior to, or after, the promotional period will not be considered for prizes, but will still eligible for the DX newsletter subscription itself.

How to Participate

Each new DX.com newsletter subscriber will receive a 'lucky number' in the newsletter confirmation email. Because of this, the email you use to subscribe must be a valid email address or it will be impossible to send the event participation number.

Subscribers who unsubscribe then re-subscribe will be automatically disqualified from the promotional event, but will still receive the newsletter.

Each subscriber will be eligible for only one lucky draw.

How to Win

Each month a lucky draw will be conducted and the names of the winners will be published on our blog and subscription webpage during the first three workdays of the month.

All eight winners will receive an email message and will then need to provide us with a valid shipping address in order to receive the prize. If no address is provided within 30 days, it will be considered a forfeit, and no prize will be sent.

All winners will be selected via http://www.random.org.

Amazing Prizes

Each winner will be awarded a 'lucky bag' worth approximately $150.00 that contains an Android Mini PC, a SanDisk TF Card, a Digital LED Dice set and a SanDisk Mini Flash Drive.

You can visit this URL to see if you are one of the eight lucky winners: http://dx.com/Newsletters

DX is dedicated to bringing its customers the very best in services, as well as the largest array and hottest product offerings.  Together with free worldwide shipping and the lowest prices, DX.com is your number one choice for gadgets on the Internet.

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DealExtreme

CONTACT: Mars, +86-135-1070-6487, or marsyang@asia-peak.com, for DealExtreme

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

"Printers of the Humongous" Find Big Impact Online

Milwaukee-based printing company, Kubin-Nicholson launches new website

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubin-Nicholson (KN), a leader in large format printing for over 80 years, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesignedwebsite. Partnering with Blue Fountain Media, a New York-based digital agency, KN's products and services are underscored through stunning illustrations and easy navigation.

"We are thrilled to have a website that not only reflects our innovative print solutions, but also showcases our history of expertise," said Margaret Rees, Chairperson and CEO of Kubin-Nicholson. "Our new site highlights the products we offer and commitment of service."

While KN has always been known as the "Printers of the Humongous," the new site showcases KN as "Printers of the Unusual," and "Printers of the Century."  These categories illustrate the innovative thinking and decades of knowledge that KN prides itself on, as well as shares with their clients.

In addition to increased usability, the website showcases a blog of featured projects and industry-related news, as well as a robust photo gallery highlighting innovative projects of the past and present.

Kubin-Nicholson is dedicated to the craft of print, specializing in large format printing in a variety of categories including point-of-sale, standees, litho labels, indoor banners, trade show displays, vehicle graphics, wall maps, large posters, and many different types of self-adhesive graphics. 

For more information, please visit http://www.kubin.com or follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

    Contact:                Elizabeth Rees
                            Kubin-Nicholson
                            917-224-4776
                            rees.e@kubin.com
SOURCE  Kubin-Nicholson Corporation

Kubin-Nicholson Corporation

Web Site: http://kubin.com

HomeAway Launches Online Booking

Makes the Process of Booking a Vacation Rental Faster, Easier and More Convenient for Travelers and Homeowners

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWAY), the world's leading online marketplace of vacation rentals, today announces the launch of online booking, a new service on HomeAway.com and VRBO.com that enables travelers to enjoy the convenience of securing a vacation home rental online with a credit card.

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Online booking provides vacation rental home owners a faster way to confirm bookings and satisfies the growing traveler demand for a familiar, secure online booking experience.

By selecting "Book It" travelers immediately send a paid reservation request directly to the homeowner. However, the traveler is not charged until the owner confirms the reservation, which they have up to 24 hours to do. The review period was built into the process to allow time for the owner to communicate with the traveler, if need be. Communication between the owner and their prospective guest is a critical part of booking a vacation rental, and it's a step the majority of travelers (70 percent) really enjoy, according to HomeAway® research.     

"This is a big step forward for the company," says Brian Sharples, chief executive officer of HomeAway.  "As owners adopt this service, it will ensure more accurate availability calendars, encourage quicker owner response and, overall, create a much better and more efficient experience for travelers."

About HomeAway, Inc.

HomeAway, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is the world's leading online marketplace of vacation rentals, with sites representing approximately 735,000 paid vacation rental home listings throughout 168 countries. HomeAway® offers an extensive selection of vacation homes that provide travelers with memorable experiences and benefits, especially more room to relax, for less than the cost of traditional hotel accommodations. The company also makes it easy for vacation rental owners and property managers to advertise their properties and manage bookings online. The HomeAway portfolio of websites includes HomeAway.com, VRBO.com and VacationRentals.com in the United States; HomeAway.co.uk and OwnersDirect.co.uk in the United Kingdom; HomeAway.de in Germany; Abritel.fr and Homelidays.com in France; HomeAway.es and Toprural.com in Spain; AlugueTemporada.com.br in Brazil; and HomeAway.com.au in Australia.

In addition, HomeAway operates BedandBreakfast.com, the most comprehensive global site for finding bed-and-breakfast properties, providing travelers with another source for unique lodging alternatives to chain hotels. For more information about HomeAway, please visit http://www.HomeAway.com.

For information contact:
Jaime Dito
Public Relations Manager
HomeAway, Inc.
512-505-1563
jdito@homeaway.com

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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 5th November 2012

LONDON, November 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Online video market booming, Cobone sees loyalty growth and technology biggest
influence for young voters

    Frost & Sullivan, an expert identifier of multinational growth opportunities, has
revealed new figures showing explosive growth in the online video advertising market in
Australia, with strong forecasts for the years ahead.

    A survey conducted by the company has shown that the total value of the online video
advertising market has grown by 58%
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over the last 12 months, largely thanks
to a staggering uptake of online media viewing by Australia's youth: 94% of
15-17-year-olds watch TV shows or online videos on their computers on at least a monthly
basis. Mobile devices are also having an impact, with 66% of those interviewed noting that
they view video content on their smartphone or tablet at least once per month.

    The total value of the online video advertising market is expected to grow by 39% each
year until 2017, valuing it at $442million in the next five years, up from $86million
today.

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    A mixture of new loyalty initiatives and an increase in the deals on offer has seen
the site witness unprecedented growth over the past few months, with Cobone now boasting a
40% increase in repeat buyers. The loyalty scheme has been particularly successful, with
5% of members making more than 10 purchases over a four-week period, and 63% making
between one and three purchases a month. Those partaking in the scheme are able to earn
discounts by sharing deals with their friends on social networks, thereby driving interest
in the site.

    According to a new report by US non-profit organisation Generation Opportunity,
technology is having the biggest impact on young voters, with 60% of 18-29-year-old
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election.

    An additional 49% would be convinced by a text message, whilst just 17% would be
convinced by a traditional phone call. The research demonstrates the impact of mobile
devices such as smartphones and tablets on the election, with campaigners witnessing a
sharp decline in the effectiveness of door-to-door leafleting and telephone drives.

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SAP Launches New Sustainability Solutions in the Cloud to Help Ensure Product Safety

Cloud Collaboration Network and Content Service Help Manufacturers Accelerate Compliance With Environmental Regulations and Bring Products to Market More Quickly

WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To build a foundation for sustainable growth, manufacturers must simultaneously ensure products are safe and compliant with complex, varied environmental regulations. Bringing together its cloud leadership and footprint with manufacturers worldwide, today SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) announced two new cloud-based sustainability solutions to help customers more easily handle these challenges. First, SAP® Product Stewardship Network allows manufacturers to collaborate with suppliers and collect detailed information about the substances that make up their products. Second, SAP introduced SAP® EHS Regulatory Documentation OnDemand, a content service to manage the often painstaking and expensive process of creating regulatory documentation.

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"Connecting to our ecosystem in the cloud will reduce costs and increase productivity for our employees and supply chain partners," said Torger Trenner, environmental manager, The Weidmüller Group. "We create more than 40,000 distinct products and components for industrial connectivity and have a business presence in over 80 countries. We constantly get requests from customers for detailed product information. Our business relationships depend on getting the answer quickly and correctly. That's why we decided to help SAP's development of the product stewardship network. It will enable everyone in the supply chain to enter and maintain their own information. This will help us -- and all participating companies worldwide -- amass and provide the information needed much faster and more efficiently."

To comply with constantly evolving environmental regulations like Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) and Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (ROHS), companies need to know exactly what chemical substances are in the raw materials, components and products that they purchase from suppliers. They must also declare those substances and tell people how to handle them safely. SAP Product Stewardship Network and SAP EHS Regulatory Documentation OnDemand help solve these problems. Both products leverage the power and flexibility of a hybrid cloud and on-premise model to collaborate, collect, analyze and disseminate product information from disparate sources.

SAP Product Stewardship Network: Manufacturers and Suppliers Collaborate in the Cloud
Aimed at discrete manufacturers, such as producers of electronic or medical equipment, SAP Product Stewardship Network allows customers to quickly work with suppliers in the cloud to make sure that banned substances are excluded from their products.

For example, a high-tech company that wants to bring new products to market must ensure environmental compliance by assessing each component against a constantly growing list of regulated substances so they can be properly disclosed. This currently requires thousands of emails across the supply chain; it is still a manual, time-consuming process. Delays can result in loss of revenue and risk proper compliance.

SAP Product Steward Network allows suppliers and manufacturers to collaborate immediately. They can quickly work together to make the appropriate disclosures, find the right substitutes or adapt product designs quickly based on available, compliant materials. By connecting suppliers in a cloud-based network, companies can easily exchange compliance and material data. New product information can be uploaded once and updated across the cloud so all participants in the network can immediately view and act on it. The offering also works with SAP® Business Suite software and takes advantage of all on-premise data it contains.

New On-Demand Content Service for Product Safety Documents
Process industries such as chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers must continuously develop and update safety data sheets and labels to stay in compliance. Each of these documents can take from days to weeks to develop, and a midsize chemical manufacturer can spend up to 3 million dollars yearly on this time-consuming business process. With SAP EHS Regulatory Documentation OnDemand, manufacturers no longer have to author their own safety data sheets.

By networking with the customer's on-premise EHS solution, the content service from SAP takes the customers' product data, generates country-specific data sheets and labels in the cloud and then delivers the documents back to the customer. Keeping current with changes in global regulations, SAP estimates that the content service can decrease ongoing safety data sheet costs by up to 50 percent and free up precious resources to focus on more strategic projects.

"SAP uniquely can offer customers a powerful hybrid model that helps drive down costs of compliance while freeing up resources to focus on what matters most -- strategic innovation," said Peter Maier, senior vice president, Energy and Natural Resources Solutions, SAP. "Our product safety solutions already touch 5 trillion dollars of all the world's manufactured goods. With so many customers across the supply chain already using SAP -- and the strength of our combined cloud and on-premise strategy -- we are playing a central role in creating a global business network that lets companies collaborate to run better and protect the triple bottom line."

For more information, visit the SAP Newsroom.

Next Major Event: SAPPHIRE® NOW + SAP® TechEd Madrid
In 2012, SAP again brings together its largest ecosystem education event series with its premier customer conference for a co-located event to be held in Madrid, Spain, from November 13-16. With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners, and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe, and can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. SAP® TechEd brings IT managers, software developers, administrators, and business process experts together to learn in an interactive environment directly from the experts responsible for cutting-edge SAP technology. The co-located event provides access to the entire SAP ecosystem and enables attendees to learn how SAP can help their organizations run like never before. Follow on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and @SAPTechEd, and join the conversation at #SAPPHIRENOW and #SAPTechEd.

About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 197,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.

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Tektronix Communications puts customer at the heart of new online experience

New customer-focused site provides information hub for telecoms eco-system

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix Communications, the global leader in customer experience, assurance and test solutions for the telecoms industry, today announced the launch of its new, customer-focused web site and information hub, now live at http://www.tekcomms.com.

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Tektronix Communications' goal for the new site was to put the potential telecoms stakeholders and its customers at the heart of a rich, multi-media experience which showcases the real-life solutions the company offers.

However, the site goes a step further, using video features and multimedia case studies, harnessing its expertise to provide valuable industry insight and unique perspectives from many of the company's key people.

Social engagement tools are also included to help the company listen, learn and engage with the Tektronix Communications' customer community, with back-end integration into its customer management software, to complete the customer experience circle.

The company engaged the services of iQ Content as partners to help develop the site. Their brief was to understand the wants and needs of the Tektronix Communications' customer, create a hub for industry insight and vision and engage the visitor in an easy-to-navigate, rewarding online experience.

Expanding on the key drivers for the site, Laurence Alexander, Vice President of Marketing for Tektronix Communications, explained: "Our end-to-end positioning in the telecoms eco-system means we are uniquely placed to offer overarching industry insight and vision in our space. We wanted the site to harness this positioning and take advantage of the rich and valuable information we have to offer all players and stakeholders in and around our sector."

"This new website represents a major step in optimizing our customer focus," continued Alexander. "It is somewhat rare to find a business-to-business website in our industry that makes such efforts to engage with its existing and potential customers in a meaningful, compelling and creative way. We are proud of the results we and iQ Content have delivered, and hope the site becomes as much a destination and rich source of visionary information and insight for our industry colleagues, as it is a window for our products and services."

Morgan McKeagney, Managing Director with iQ Content, commented, "We're excited to work with TekComms especially at such a fascinating time in the company's development. We are pleased to have helped them provide a world-class online customer experience, which clearly differentiates them in the market place, and provides real added value to its community."

About Tektronix Communications
Tektronix Communications provides communication service providers and equipment manufacturers around the world an unparalleled suite of customer experience, assurance and test solutions for fixed, mobile and converged multi-service networks. This comprehensive set of solutions and services support a range of architectures and applications such as LTE, HSPA, 3G, IMS, mobile broadband, VoIP and triple play. Tektronix Communications is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

More information on Tektronix Communications can be found here:
Visit us online at http://www.tekcomms.com
Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/tek_commsor @Tek_Comms
Connect with us on our Facebook page, 4G Central at http://www.facebook.com/4gcentral

About iQ Content
iQ Content designs and builds digital experiences that help clients deliver measureable results and increased profits, across all platforms. They achieve this by combining a deep understanding of their clients, through research and analytics, with its unique creative design process. With technology at their core, they build out these designs and rapidly deploy their clients' strategy. Founded in 2001, and based in Dublin city, iQ Content employs 50 people and has grown organically to achieve 30% growth year on year. It is the strategic online partner for many leading organisations including Vodafone, Goodyear, and Citi amongst others. Visit us at http://www.iqcontent.com or follow us on Twitter @iqcontent.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: John Wise, +1-469-330-4341, john.wise@tekcomms.com; or Drew Crowell, +1-972-341-2581, dcrowell@golinharris.com

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

New Samplify APAX Software Development Kit and APAX Profiler Analysis Tool Lower Costs for Big Science, HPC, Big Data, and Cloud Computing Applications

Samplify's APAX Technology Accelerates Applications, Lowers Data Upload and Storage Costs

CAMPBELL, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Samplify, the leading intellectual property company for accelerating memory, storage, and I/O bottlenecks in computing, consumer electronics and mobile devices, announced the availability of its APAX Software Development Kit (SDK) and Web-based Profiler analysis tool for high-performance computing (HPC), Big Science, Big Data,  and cloud computing applications.  HPC users and independent software developers can accelerate their applications, 3-8X, by linking the APAX SDK into their applications. The APAX Profiler analyzes the inherent accuracy in the user's data set and makes a recommendation of encoding rates to maximize the acceleration of their algorithm with no effect on results.

"Our APAX numerical encoding technology reduces the cost of every aspect of cloud computing by reducing data upload, storage and interprocessor communication bottlenecks by 75 percent," said Allan Evans, Samplify CEO.  "By making APAX available as an SDK, we now make cloud computing resources more accessible to companies, scientists, and academic researchers, and expand the capability of existing data centers."

"Astute HPC users recognize that their data sets originated somewhere on a sensor," said Al Wegener, CTO and founder of Samplify. "Without any means for analyzing inherent accuracy in the data they need to carry through their application, they 'play it safe' and carry all data through their algorithms in the floating point delivered to them.  This 'overcasting problem' creates the I/O, storage, and memory bottlenecks that have plagued HPC, Big Data, and cloud computing applications.  With the APAX Profiler tool, we have taken all of my knowledge and experience in analyzing data sets and put it onto the Web, providing HPC users and independent software developers with a recommendation of the encoding rate that maximizes the acceleration of their application with no effect on their results."

About APAX

The APAX technology is a universal numerical data encoder that operates on any integer or floating point data type and can achieve typical encoding rates of 3:1 to 8:1 without affecting the results of computing applications.  Samplify's APAX SDK is a software library which can be linked into any computing application to enable it to operate natively on APAX-encoded data in memory, on disk, or streaming across network interfaces.  The APAX SDK is optimized for SIMD execution on SSE/AVX Intel CPUs achieving a throughput of 200 MB/sec per core.  The API is fully compatible with the company's recently announced APAX hardware IP core for SoC and FPGA integration, enabling APAX-enabled applications to take advantage of future APAX-enabled hardware in the data center.

Samplify will be providing a live demo of the APAX Profiler and application acceleration benefits of APAX HW-enablement at the Supercomputing Conference in Salt Lake City, UT from November 12-15, 2012, in booth 4151.

Availability

The APAX Profiler is available at the company's website at http://www.samplify.com/profiler and is free to use.  The APAX SDK is available immediately from Samplify's website at http://www.samplify.com/products/apax-sw for an annual subscription for end users of $995 plus usage.  Data Center and ISV licensing models for the SDK are also available.  End users can also download APAX as a standalone executable, called APAX Explorer, for a free 30- day trial, and on an annual subscription basis for $495.

About Samplify:
Samplify is a Silicon Valley startup providing the only software and hardware numerical encoder for solving memory, I/O, and storage bottlenecks in HPC, Big Data, Big Science, cloud computing, consumer electronics and mobile devices.  Samplify is a privately-held company with funding from Charles River Ventures and Formative Ventures and strategic investors Schlumberger, Mamiya and IDT.

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Samplify

CONTACT: Allan Evans, CEO, Samplify, +1-408-260-4011, aevans@samplify.com; Nancy Sheffield, Press/Media Contact, Acclaim Communications, +1-408-410-9928, nsheffield@acclaimcomms.com

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

Supermicro® Debuts SuperServer® and SuperBlade® Solutions Supporting New AMD Opteron 6300 Series Processor

Company Showcases New Lineup of High Performance Computing Solutions Optimized for the New 16 Core AMD Opteron Processor

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and green computing, has upgraded its line of A+ servers with the just released AMD (NYSE: AMD) Opteron(TM) 6300 Series processors. The new A+ server and tower platforms deliver up to 24 percent higher performance over prior generation solutions and maximize processor density and core counts to support more VMs for public and private cloud deployments. Performance per watt is up to 40 percent higher with intelligent thermal/power monitoring and management, enabling datacenters running robust large-scale software systems to maximize performance while lowering overall TCO. With dual-processor (DP) and multi-processor (MP) architectures, Supermicro ups the performance bar for data center and high-performance computing (HPC) cluster applications.

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Supermicro's lineup of A+ servers supporting the Opteron 6300 series processors include 1U DP (AS-1022G-URF) solutions supporting the company's UIO architecture for flexible I/O expansion options, multiple expansion card options including SAS/SATA RAID5, 10Gb Ethernet and Infiniband for the most demanding HPC applications. High density form-factors in 1U MP (AS-1042G-TF) and 2U MP (AS2042G-6RF) support quad processors with up to 64 cores and 1TB of DDR3 memory and high-speed InfiniBand QDR interconnects for high-performance database and SQL server applications. The 4-node, 2UTwin²® (AS-2022TG-HLIBQRF) supports dual 16-core AMD Opteron processors and 1866 DDR3 memory per node with onboard Mellanox InfiniBand and 1620W redundant Platinum Level (94%+) high-efficiency power supplies. A 4U/Tower solution (AS-4022G-6F) in DP and (AS-4042G-6RF) in MP offer maximum storage capacities with support for up to 8x hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD bays. For the best computing performance, SuperBlade® maximizes Opteron 6300 series processor density with up to 20 DP nodes (SBA-7222G-T2) or 10 MP nodes (SBA-7142G-T4) in 7U enclosure, supporting up to 3,840 cores in a 42U rack with high speed, low latency interconnect using FDR InfiniBand switches.

"Supermicro and AMD have a great history of delivering the best price/performance ratio for high performance server solutions," Don Clegg, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Supermicro. "With the addition of AMD's new Opteron 6300 Series processors across our A+ platforms, we raise the bar by offering greater performance, higher energy efficiency and new power management features. Together, we help customers maximize IT budgets by enabling higher levels of virtualization with the most cost effective, scalable computing platforms."

"We are excited to bring our new AMD Opteron 6300 Series processors to market at a time when cloud computing and big data markets are rapidly expanding," said John Williams, vice president, Server Marketing and Business Development, AMD. "Supermicro, an experienced global player in these markets and a long-standing solution provider with AMD, has a wide range of 2P/4P platforms optimized and ready for our latest processors.  The Supermicro platform portfolio coupled with the performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of AMD's latest offerings enable us to jointly deliver powerful computing solutions to meet the increasing demands of our fast paced data driven society."

Visit Supermicro (booth 817) and AMD (booth 2019) at Super Computing 2012 in Salt Lake City Utah, November 12-15, to see their combined solutions, or go to http://www.supermicro.com/aplus for complete details on their latest A+ product details.

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About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, TwinBlade, SuperRack, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

AMD, AMD Opteron and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: David Okada, Super Micro Computer, Inc., davido@supermicro.com

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