News

News App Summly Launches to Simplify News on your iPhone or iPod Touch

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Summly, the new mobile app for browsing and consuming automatic summaries of the news on your iPhone or iPod Touch, launched today on the App Store aiming to dramatically improve the mobile news reading experience.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/NY03828 )

The new, free app, currently available on iPhone, makes it possible for users to easily browse and read condensed summaries from their favorite news outlets, as well as discover new stories from hundreds of sources.

Existing news apps can leave users dissatisfied and overwhelmed: wanting more: it's difficult to quickly browse multiple stories; full articles take a long time to load; stories aren't always optimized for the mobile screen; and "snippets" pulled from the first sentence of an article often provide an incomplete picture of the article's subject matter.

In contrast, Summly's easy-to-use app -- which is optimized for the mobile screen -- automatically determines the most relevant facts in a story and automatically generates short summaries that help the reader quickly grasp the main points from diverse news sources, from The Wall Street Journal to ESPN. To read the full story, readers can then click through to the original article.

Summly enables users to:

    --  Quickly browse summaries of articles from hundreds of news sources as
        well as news in Twitter streams.
    --  Customize news to the topics, keywords, and news sources that most
        interest you.
    --  Read summaries (or in this case, summlies) through the app both on and
        offline.
    --  Share summaries with friends through social channels, SMS, and email.
    --  See summaries regardless of what iPhone device they are using, as
        summlies adjusts to dynamically fill the screen size of the mobile
        device.
    --  Easily navigate through innovative design and gestures
Summly was founded by Nick D'Aloisio, whose early prototype of a web summarization app (also called "Summly") attracted the attention last year of various experts in the artificial intelligence, NLP, and machine learning fields. To build today's fully-fledged mobile news app Nick partnered with several experts in the fields of artificial intelligence and design.

"I designed Summly because I felt that my generation wasn't consuming traditional news anymore," said D'Aloisio. "In designing for the mobile generation, I believe we've created an app that will benefit anyone who loves reading news on the go."

"We've been able to build an industry-leading app that performs even better than human summaries in our tests. We think this is just the tip of the iceberg of what can be done with summarization technology," he said.

Daniel Ek, Founder of Spotify said, "Summly is an amazing piece of technology which easily summarizes the world news into a bite-sized format. Perfect for people like myself who are constantly in a rush, but want to be in the know."

Mary Meeker, venture capitalist said, "Nick and team have cleverly re-imagined how content will be consumed on mobile devices. With the Summly app, not only does the 'who, what, when, where and how' of content rise to the top, Summly has the potential to create an ecosystem for the best content to be distributed more broadly.'

Summly is backed by several investors, including Horizons Ventures, Ashton Kutcher, Betaworks, Brian Chesky, Hosain Rahman, Joanna Shields, Josh Kushner, Mark Pincus, Matt Mullenweg, Stephen Fry, Troy Carter, Yoko Ono and many more.

The Summly app is available for free from the App Store for iPhone or iPod Touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore. For more information please visit http://www.summly.com.

About Summly:

Nick D'Aloisio launched Summly in December 2011 as a tech summarization prototype that garnered significant interest worldwide. With backing from Horizons Ventures, and help from many NLP and AI experts around the world, Nick and the Summly team have been able to further develop summarization technology, the first result being the new Summly mobile news app.

SOURCE  Summly

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/NY03828
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Summly

CONTACT: ProwessPR, Erin Freeley, +1-646-246-1962, erin@prowessPR.com

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

Athena Smartcard Completes the Supply of 15 Million eHealth Smart Card Modules in Italy and is Expected to Supply 7 Million Additional Units in 2013

TOKYO, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Athena is the largest supplier of CRS health insurance and digital signature smart
card modules for the Italian Regional Health Card system

    Athena Smartcard, the fastest growing independent smart card operating systems
supplier for ID and Digital Security, payment and mobile security, announced that it
reached a milestone, as it completed delivery in 2012 of 15 million smart card modules for
the Italian CRS (Carta Regionale dei Servizi) eHealth and Digital Signature/Authentication
and eGovernment card project . It is expected that by the end of 2013 over 20 million
Italian citizens will be using Athena products that are Common Criteria certified as a
Secure Signature Creation Device and loaded with the NetLink Health Insurance application,
including all citizens of the Lombardy and Tuscany regions. Athena is the largest supplier
of such smart card solutions in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. The project is
managed by Actalis S.p.A. (Aruba group), Athena's exclusive government partner in Italy,
and the leading Italian Certificate Authority and smart card system provider for
government projects. In addition to the supply of qualified digital certificates, Actalis
is responsible for the entire card production, personalization and fulfillment of the CRS
card.

    The CRS eHealth card contains digital certificates that together with secure functions
in the smart card operating system ensure the provision of health services to legitimate
card holders, helps in the reduction of fraud and enables the automation of local
government IT functions. The card is also designed to contain emergency data allowing
European Union cross-border use.

    "Actalis has been partnering with Athena, for the last few years, in supplying the CRS
health card in Italy and as we continue to invest heavily in the infrastructure required
to support such a large scale project, we see the cooperation with Athena as a critical
success factor" said Giorgio Girelli, General Manager of Actalis based in Milan. "With a
strong base in digital identify, through our leading Certificate Authority and our strong
IT capabilities, it is the aim of Actalis to continue to be the major smart card provider
for the Italian government sector in the years to come."

    "Italy has one of the largest deployments of advanced smart card based eHealth and
eGovernment smart cards and Athena is proud to be the major provider for this project"
added Jochi Fuchs, Vice-President, Athena. "With the new order expected and continued
partnership with Actalis we are crossing a major milestone of supplying 20 million eHealth
and eGovernment smart card modules in a single comprehensive national project and we
expect to continue to support Actalis and the regional Italian Health System as it
continues to lead in innovative use of smart cards."

    The successfully delivery of the CRS card and IDProtect middleware further enhances
Athena's position in the Government eID and eHealth space, with on-going worldwide
government projects including in Argentina, Costa Rica, Taiwan, Italy, Nigeria, Poland and
the Middle East.

    About the CRS/CNS project in Italy

    The Health Card project in Italy is managed locally by regional governments and
provides a microprocessor based dual interface, contact or contactless smart card to all
citizens. Card holders now have the ability to have secure on-line access, from home, to
their electronic health records in addition to identifying themselves to medical
institutions such as hospitals and related associations. The project, one of the largest
in Europe and world-wide, is meant to replace the traditional paper or plastic based
health cards with modern, smart card based technology, opening the door for additional
government services.

    About Athena

    Athena's mission is to support our partners - card manufacturers, national printers
and system integrators with state-of-the art smart card solutions. While some card
manufacturers develop in-house chip solutions, mainly for payment applications, when it
comes to National ID, Digital Signature, eGov, ePassports, Transportation, NFC and
advanced contact or contactless payment solutions development, certification and support
is becoming ever more complex, requiring a large dedicated staff with excellent knowledge
of cryptography, embedded software, regulations, certification, and standardization.
Athena technology and expertise removes these barriers from your business.

    About Actalis

    Actalis is part of the Aruba Group since 2009. Based in Milan, Italy, Actalis designs,
develops, delivers and manages services and solutions for on-line security, digital
signatures and document certification; develops and offers PKI-enabling components,
supplies complete digital signature and strong authentication kits (including hardware and
software), delivers ICT security consultancy and training.

    Actalis is a leading Italian provider of certification services accredited by DigitPA,
as well as a provider of certified electronic mail (PEC). Actalis also provides digital
time-stamping services, bulk unattended digital signature and document dematerialization
solutions.

    More information about Athena is available from http://www.athena-scs.com

    ASEPCOS, IDProtect and IDProtect Client are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Athena Smartcard Solutions or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names
may be trademarks of their respective owners.

    Contact: Jochi Fuchs, +1-408-786-1028

Athena Smartcard Solutions

Iomega Announces Availability of Latest Network Storage Array For Small and Medium Business, Remote Office/Branch Offices And Distributed Enterprises

New Iomega StorCenter px12-400r NAS Delivers Innovative Network Storage at Affordable Prices

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights

    --  Iomega's latest network storage array powered by EMC storage technology
        with sister company software innovations, including EMC Atmos Cloud
        Connector and EMC Avamar data deduplication
    --  Ideal for production data stores, server virtualization, backup-to-disk
        target and video surveillance applications
    --  12-bay, 2U network storage array ready for use today with 4TB* Server
        Class hard drives and the option of solid state drives
    --  Available in diskless, partially populated or fully populated
        configurations up to 48TB in a single array
    --  Included McAfee VirusScan Enterprise provides industry-leading
        anti-virus protection
Iomega, a global leader in data protection, today announced the worldwide availability of the new Iomega® StorCenter(TM) px12-400r Network Storage Array, a rackmount unit that leverages easy-to-use best-in-class EMC® storage technologies at price points ideal for small and medium business, remote office/branch office installations and distributed enterprises.

The StorCenter px12-400r combines extremely high data throughput with quad-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and an Intel Core i3 Processor in user-friendly storage configurations ranging from a diskless model that allows users to add their own hard drives to models that incorporate the flexibility of 1TB, 2TB, 3TB and 4TB Server Class hard drives.

Additionally, the StorCenter px12-400r utilizes the latest version of the award-winning EMC® LifeLine(TM) software, an advanced operating system for Iomega NAS devices that makes EMC's expertise and cloud capabilities available to a broad range of smaller business users and others.

Among the advanced functions incorporated into the new StorCenter px12-400r Network Storage Array: deduplication, VDI, database and storage-based applications.  Emerging applications include video management systems (VMS) for surveillance and McAfee VirusScan Enterprise running natively on the storage.

Executive Quotes

"The launch of the new StorCenter px12-400r continues Iomega's expansion of its high performance PX series NAS product line that now includes multiple storage array and desktop models to meet the advanced data storage needs of small businesses up to remote enterprise locations," said Mike Nikzad, Chief Operating Officer, Iomega Corporation.  "Built with scalable Server Class storage and performance capabilities at the top of its class, the StorCenter px12-400r is designed to locally store, protect and share business data as well as encompassing cloud and virtualization storage capabilities that give today's savvy business users a breadth of options for current and future storage and application growth opportunities."

"At Complete IT Systems, we pride ourselves on combining top flight customer service with a comprehensive offering of the latest IT products available in the marketplace today," said Paul Spence, Managing Director of Complete IT Systems Ltd, a leading provider of information technology solutions, products and services in the UK.  "Iomega network storage products have been a mainstay of our recommended offerings to many of our small and medium enterprise clients. The new StorCenter px12-400r represents another rackmount option for those clients that require state-of-the-art network storage that is versatile in terms of sophisticated local and remote storage, the latest in virtualization, data protection capabilities and more.  The fact that Iomega network storage devices have proven themselves to be easy-to-use, cost effective and reliable in many of our client installations gives me great confidence in the latest addition to Iomega's high performance network storage products."

Welcome to the new Iomega StorCenter px12-400r Network Storage Array

The StorCenter px12-400r utilizes the Intel Core i3 3.3GHz Ivy Bridge Processor to support demanding workloads such as virtualization, deduplication, database management and video surveillance.  Other performance and reliability features include 4GB of DDR3 memory, four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, and support for 10GbE through optional PCI card (when available; sold separately).

Available in diskless (0TB) as well as partially and fully populated configurations, the StorCenter px12-400r empowers users with the option to start small in terms of storage capacity, or provide their own HDDs and grow as workloads and storage capacity dictate.  The px12-400r is qualified with a broad range of 1TB, 2TB, 3TB and 4TB Server Class HDDs, topping out at 48TB of storage (12 x 4TB).  For users who start small in storage capacity, Iomega offers four-drive disk packs to enable expansion to 8- and 12-drive configurations.

The new StorCenter px12-400r is compatible with multiple virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere 5.0, Citrix XenServer, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008R2.

Iomega's latest network storage array operates as an ideal iSCSI target, providing block-level access for the most efficient storage utilization, especially for backup, database and email application performance. Other business class features include Windows Active Directory Trusted Domains, Microsoft Cluster Server and Hyper-V Live Migration support.

Software Enhancements

The new StorCenter px12-400r runs the industry-leading McAfee VirusScan Enterprise product natively on the storage, giving smaller businesses and others added protection from viruses and other malicious threats.  McAfee VirusScan Enterprise is an endpoint security product that requires no external server.

The included EMC Atmos® Cloud Connector lets users backup and share data using Iomega network storage devices as the source and Atmos cloud technology as the target.  Users can setup cloud folders and configure jobs to automatically copy data to any Atmos cloud.

With EMC Avamar® support on the StorCenter px12-400r, users have the industry's first storage product that natively supports EMC's industry-leading Avamar sub-file deduplication for remote office/branch office backup.

The StorCenter px12-400r can also run Linux applications created with Iomega's LifeLine(TM) Software Development Kit (SDK), now available free of charge.

Availability and Warranty

The new Iomega StorCenter px12-400r Network Storage Array is now available worldwide.  The product is available in a range of configurations, from a diskless HDD model up to a 48TB of storage capacity.  All product configurations include Server Class SATA HDDs (except for the diskless model.)  Pricing in the U.S. starts at $4,699.99 for the diskless model.  (Pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)

About Iomega

Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading desktop and rackmount network attached storage products ideal for content sharing, data protection at small offices, small and medium businesses and distributed enterprises, as well as vertical applications such as video surveillance installations. To learn about all of Iomega's network storage solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com.  Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.ioclub.net.

NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

* 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

Copyright© 2012 Iomega Corporation. All rights reserved.  Iomega, StorCenter, EMC, Avamar, Atmos, and LifeLine are trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Chris Romoser of Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148, romoser@iomega.com

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

99 Cents Only Stores® To Celebrate Its Santa Maria, CA Store Grand Opening on Thursday the 8th of November By Selling Westinghouse® 22" Flat Screen LCD TVs for Only 99 Cents Each to the First 9 Customers In Line.

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 99 Cents Only Stores® will celebrate the grand opening of its Santa Maria, CA store on Thursday the 8(th) of November at 8am by selling a Westinghouse(®) 22"Flat Screen LCD TV for only 99 cents to the first nine customers in line!

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110214/LA47195LOGO-a)

To celebrate the new store opening in Santa Maria, the next 99 customers in line on the 8(th) may purchase a Scooter for only 99 cents! The following 99 customers can purchase Automatic Powered Scissors for only 99 cents! The next 99 customers can purchase a Crayola(®) Color Wonder Light Up Marker and Coloring Pad Set for only 99 cents!

The new Santa Maria store is located at 1627 North Broadway at the corner of Donovan Road. The new store is approximately 13,000 gross square feet and will feature a perishable food department, including produce, dairy and frozen foods. This will be the second store to open in Santa Maria.

Additionally, for the next six days, the new Santa Maria store will continue to offer many extraordinary grand opening specials.  On Friday the 9(th )of November, the first 99 customers can buy an iSound iPod(®) Speaker System for 99 cents! On Saturday, November 10(th) the first 99 customers can buy Samba Maracas for Wii(®) for 99 cents! On Sunday, November 11(th )the first 99 customers can buy a 15" Full-Size Back Pack with Front Zipper - a $15.00 value - for only 99 cents!

On Monday, November 12(th) the first 99 customers can purchase a Friends 3-pack DVD Collection for only 99 cents! On Tuesday, November 13(th), the first 99 customers can buy Hasbro's The Moment of Truth Board Game for 99 cents!  On Wednesday, November 14(th), the first 99 customers can purchase a Marvel Comics(® )Full Size( )Backpack for only 99 cents!

About 99 Cents Only Stores®
Founded in 1982, 99 Cents Only Stores(®) currently operates 304 extreme value retail stores consisting of 222 stores in California, 37 in Texas, 29 in Arizona, and 16 in Nevada. 99 Cents Only Stores(®) emphasizes quality name-brand consumables, priced at an excellent value, in convenient, attractively merchandised stores. Over half of the Company's sales come from food and beverages, including produce, dairy, deli and frozen foods, along with organic and gourmet foods. For more information, visit http://www.99only.com.

Note to Editors: 99 Cents Only Stores(®) news releases and company information available on the 99 Cents Only Stores(®) website -- http://www.99only.com.

Media Contact: Erin Myrick at 323-864-0025 or erin.myrick@99only.com.

SOURCE  99 Cents Only Stores

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110214/LA47195LOGO-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
99 Cents Only Stores

Web Site: http://www.99only.com

New mophie juice pack Lets Samsung Galaxy S® III Users Do More with their Device

Battery Case Doubles the Time to Rock, Talk, Surf and Send

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The mophie(TM) juice pack, which has kept millions of iPhone's "in the green," is now available for the popular Samsung Galaxy S® III, providing double the battery life on one charge as well as complete device protection in an ultra-thin, lightweight, low-profile design. The juice pack for Galaxy S III marks the company's continued expansion into the Android market, with the new case joining mophie's existing universal line of external rechargeable batteries.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/LA44927LOGO-b)

"mophie has become synonymous with device power, and we are motivated to engineer new battery solutions for both the Apple and Android communities," said Ross Howe, vice president of marketing. "We're excited to empower Galaxy S III users to do more with their device without having to worry about running out of battery or having to take a time-out to recharge at a wall outlet."

The juice pack Galaxy S III is now available for $99.95 at mophie.com and launching this weekend in select retailers nationwide. Features of the case include:

    --  100% Extra Battery Life--Packed with a 2300mAh rechargeable battery,
        users will appreciate up to 9 hours of additional talk time, 11
        additional hours of Internet use, 32 hours of audio playback, or 8 hours
        of video playback
    --  Custom Design--The ultra-thin, lightweight and low-profile case design
        provides protection while perfectly complementing the sleek look of the
        Galaxy S III
    --  Sync with Ease--A pass-through USB cord allows users to charge and sync
        without removing their mobile device from the juice pack case
    --  Charge on Demand--Features an on/off toggle switch that allows for
        standby and charging mode, giving users the ability to dictate when
        extra juice is needed
    --  Battery Status Indicator--An integrated 4 LED status indicator notifies
        the user of how much battery power is left and displays how much charge
        time remains when the case is plugged in
For more about mophie and its full suite of products, please visit http://www.mophie.com.

About mophie
mophie is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer of accessories that let users do more with their portable devices. The brand is widely recognized and highly acclaimed for its creative designs and innovative solutions; specifically surrounding the juice pack, the first "Works With iPhone" portable battery solution certified by Apple Inc. All of mophie's products are developed to address real consumer and business needs and are seamless integrations of industrial, electronic, software and artistic designs. mophie products are available in more than 100 countries, and can be purchased in Apple stores worldwide, AT&T, Best Buy, Verizon, Sprint, and on http://www.mophie.com. Follow mophie on Twitter at twitter.com/mophie or on Facebook at facebook.com/mophielovesyou.

SOURCE  mophie

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110209/LA44927LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
mophie

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

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

CFI Group Launches Social Media Monitor to Bolster Traditional Survey Process for Comprehensive Customer Satisfaction Feedback

New technology captures and analyzes customer perceptions through social media

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CFI Group, a global leader in customer experience management (CEM) solutions, announced a new offering, CFI Social Media Monitor, to capture and analyze social media conversations and use in conjunction with CFI Group's Customer Feedback Insights Platform.

The CFI Platform offers customers a robust enterprise feedback management (EFM) system that provides the right tools to measure customer experience across multiple channels. As a complement to a traditional survey program, CFI Social Media Monitor is equipped to monitor what social media users are saying about companies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

"Receiving unsolicited feedback about your brand presents a multitude of opportunities," said Terry Redding, Director of Product Development for CFI Group. "Ultimately, this feedback offers anecdotes about customer perception that are not typically gauged in traditional surveys. This information includes early indicators of looming problems, competitive intelligence and immediate and ongoing insights to customer behavior." 

CFI Social Media Monitor provides feedback about an organization and analyzes that feedback around topics, sentiment and frequency. The tool gives organizations the opportunity to receive real-time updates on their customers and identify issues before they prove to be problematic. It has the ability to connect directly with customers through conversations on Twitter or Facebook, while also monitoring Pinterest, YouTube and blogs.

With the social media dashboard, organizations can watch sentiment and buzz trends to understand patterns of customer loyalty and measure customer satisfaction so improvements can be prioritized for maximum financial impact. CFI Social Media Monitor provides context and color around structured survey data and identifies business areas that should undergo further analysis.

As a component of the CFI Platform, CFI Social Media Monitor allows companies to leverage existing satisfaction drivers for consistency, benchmark against similar organizations, and combine survey and social media analysis over the same time period to better understand their strengths and weaknesses. The dashboard allows companies to quickly respond to customer satisfaction trends.

About CFI Group (http://www.cfigroup.com)
CFI Group is a global leader in providing advanced customer-satisfaction analytics through a combination of its Customer Feedback Insights EFM platform and it's more than 20 years of market research experience. The CFI platform applies the science of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to continuously measure the customer experience across multiple channels, to benchmark performance and to prioritize improvements for maximum business impact. 

CFI Group, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., was founded in 1988 by Dr. Claes Fornell, one of the world's leading experts on measuring customer satisfaction and developer of the ACSI. 

CFI Group serves global clients from a network of offices worldwide in a variety of industries, including financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, telecom, retail and government.

About The ACSI (http://www.theacsi.org)
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is the only uniform, cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction proven to predict financial results. Developed at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, the ACSI is a leading economic indicator of consumer spending in the United States.

The ACSI measures more than 225 companies and organizations across 47 industries, representing close to half of the U.S. economy. Nearly 20 years of data from the ACSI show that customer satisfaction is an indicator of financial results on both macro and microeconomic levels, including shareholder value and cash flow volatility. The U.S. government also uses the ACSI as the gold standard of satisfaction measurement for its agencies.

SOURCE  CFI Group

CFI Group

CONTACT: Deana Alicea, Airfoil, +1-248-304-1457, alicea@airfoilgroup.com: or Scott Morrison, CFI Group, +1-734-930-9090, smorrison@cfigroup.com

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

Top iOS Title Trade Nations Expands to Mac App Store

Seattle-Based Z2Live Launches Another Hit for OS X Mountain Lion

SEATTLE, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Z2Live, creators of genre defining, free-to-play mobile games, today announced the launch of Trade Nations on the Mac App Store. This is the second cross-platform expansion this year, as the company shifts from mobile-only to a mobile-first game publisher and developer. These expansions allow players to play on both iOS devices and the Mac for rich, immersive gaming experiences wherever they are.

Trade Nations was Z2Live's first title, originally launched back in November of 2010. This week's expansion to the Mac comes on the eve of Trade Nation's second anniversary.

"To celebrate the 2 year anniversary of Trade Nations for iOS, we are launching a Mac version with support for OS X Mountain Lion and Game Center; the most requested feature of fans, that now allows them to play on the device of their choosing," said Lou Fasulo, Chief Executive Officer of Z2Live.

Download for OS X:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trade-nations/id567832783?mt

Download for iOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trade-nations/id517841150?mt=8

About Z2Live:
Founded in 2009, Z2Live creates genre defining free-to-play social and multiplayer games. Z2Live's category leading games have been enjoyed by over 40 million players worldwide and include hits like Battle Nations, Trade Nations and MetalStorm. Visit http://www.z2live.com and follow at Twitter: @Z2Live.

SOURCE  Z2Live

Z2Live

CONTACT: Rikki Johnson, +1-206-456-9335, rikki@z2live.com

Web Site: http://www.z2live.com

Essent Partners with AlertMe to Bring Smart Energy Services to Dutch Homes

E-Insight for monitoring, remote control & advice on home appliance efficiency

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, the Netherlands and LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cloud technology enables new and unique service from the Netherlands' number one
utility

    Essent, the leading energy company in the Netherlands and AlertMe, the pioneer in
Smart Home technology, today announce their partnership with the commercial launch of
E-Insight, a new and unique cloud-based 'Smart Energy' service. The service is launched
today with a high profile media campaign, called: 'What Costs Watt?' and is now available
to homes across the Netherlands.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/573117 )

    E-Insight provides customers with an AlertMe home hub, two smart plugs and a personal
login, enabling them to monitor and remotely control any plug-in devices from anywhere via
the internet or Smartphone. It also gives the customer the ability to profile and compare
their own home appliances with new appliances in the market by taking up-to-date
independent data from across websites in the Netherlands. E-Insight compares performance
and calculates the savings a customer could make by upgrading to a new more
energy-efficient model.

    Essent, part of the multi-national RWE group and the leading utility in the
Netherlands with 2.4 million customers, chose to partner with AlertMe because of the
company's ability to provide an integrated platform that will allow the utility to roll
out a number of modular Smart Energy services over the next two years.

    Mary Turner, CEO of AlertMe says: "To be more efficient, consumers need to have easy
access to digestible information, help and advice, and the ability to control services in
their home. Working with Essent we can help to deliver a choice of Smart Energy services
that will empower families to lower their energy bills, remotely control home appliances
and ultimately become more informed and efficient."

    Ivor Kusters, Program Manager Smart Energy at Essent, says: "Customers expect easy to
use services that show immediate relevance. The AlertMe platform enables Essent to
introduce smart services in a modular way, so we can keep them simple. Essent develops
Smart Energy services that offer comfort, insight or control on how people use their
energy. With E-insight we enable our customers to determine which appliances use too much
energy.

    About AlertMe

    Visit AlertMe online at http://www.alertme.com

    About Essent
More information is available at http://www.essent.eu

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/573117

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/573117
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AlertMe

CONTACT: Contact: jody.haskayne@alertme.com / +44(0)207-993-9507

Atmel maXTouch Controller Powers Touchscreen for Samsung's Galaxy S III 'Mini' Smartphone

maXTouch mXT224S Controller Offers Seamless, Robust Touch Experience for Samsung's Latest Innovative Galaxy S III 'Mini' 4-inch Touchscreen

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced Atmel's maXTouch® mXT224S controller is powering the touchscreen in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S III 'Mini' smartphone.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120530/SF15228LOGO)

The new Galaxy S III 'Mini' offers a super AMOLED 4-inch WVGA display in an 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen powered by Atmel's maXTouch mXT224S controller. With Atmel maXTouch technology, users can enjoy a thinner touchscreen with highly responsive, flawless touch along with lower power consumption and better accuracy in rejecting unintended touches. Samsung's Galaxy S III 'Mini' includes a dual-core processor running on Android's 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system and features a 5-megapixel camera.

"Samsung's new Galaxy S III 'Mini' is ideal for users that want a robust touchscreen in a traditional 4-inch screen," said Binay Bajaj, director of marketing, Atmel Corporation. "Samsung offers a full range of superior products with touchscreens ranging from 4 to 5.3 inches. We look forward to powering the touchscreens for more of Samsung's state-of-the-art devices with our maXTouch technologies."

More Information

Atmel's maXTouch technology: http://www.atmel.com/maxtouch

Facebook: http://www.atmel.com/facebook

Twitter: http://www.atmel.com/twitter

Linked In: http://www.atmel.com/linkedin

About Atmel

Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

© 2012 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel®, Atmel logo and combinations thereof, maXTouch(® )and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:

Agnes Toan, PR Manager

Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

SOURCE  Atmel Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120530/SF15228LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Atmel Corporation

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

ConnectEDU and Epsilen Join Forces to Increase Student Engagement, Persistence and Success

ConnectEDU's solutions expand to include a robust social learning management system, skill assessments, eportfolio and professional development capabilities

BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectEDU today announced the acquisition of Epsilen - a cloud-based eportfolio, skills assessment, professional development and social learning management platform.  The majority owner of Epsilen at the time of the acquisition was the New York Times Company.  East Wind Advisors acted as the financial advisor to Epsilen. ConnectEDU and Epsilen have joined forces to advance their shared mission of driving student persistence and success across school-to-college-to-career pathways by improving student engagement and professional development resources.   

The acquisition combines the world's fastest growing K-20 learning and professional development community with ConnectEDU's expertise in aggregating learner level data to develop and inform learner pathways.  With over 20 million combined registered users, the two student-centered product portfolios offer the K12, postsecondary and employer markets complimentary learner and talent solutions focused on driving engagement, persistence and success. Specifically, the combined solutions integrate college and career readiness as well as skill development into the classroom and professional development activities while improving access to data points for identification of "at-risk" learners and employees.

"The integration of Epsilen's tools and solutions into ConnectEDU's existing offerings allows us to further ensure that students are attaining twenty-first century job skills, are graduating college and career ready and that necessary professional development is accessible," said Craig Powell, Founder and CEO of ConnectEDU.  "As the Epsilen management team assumes greater responsibilities across ConnectEDU, and as the Epsilen offerings are further integrated into our operating system and network, I am confident that the paradigm of learner engagement, collaboration and professional development will reach its next frontier."

In combination, the ConnectEDU network expands to more than 20 million registered users, 5,000 educational institutions, 130,000 employers, in more than 40 countries - all dedicated to driving student success by connecting learner pathways and portfolios across K12, postsecondary and employment.

About ConnectEDU (http://www.connectedu.com)

ConnectEDU is a privately held technology company, committed to preparing and transitioning 21st Century Learners on their pathways from school to college to career, helping them realize their potential, achieve a secure financial future, and ultimately connect to life's possibilities. ConnectEDU was created in 2002, by Craig Powell, an entrepreneur with a passion for ensuring that all students have access to the expertise and resources needed to realize and achieve their potential. Today, ConnectEDU serves more than 20 million registered learners, 5,000 educational institutions, and 130,000 employers throughout 40 countries; all engaging and supporting with learners across their school-to-college-to-career pathway.

About Epsilen (http://www.epsilen.com)

Serving educators and students in over 600 institutions worldwide, the Epsilen Environment is a hosted online learning solution that focuses on learner engagement and the teaching and learning experience. It situates a robust set of learning tools within a learning community, offering the advantages of both.  Additionally, Epsilen offers clients access to The New York Times Content Repository, a rich collection of digital resources and learning objects.

About East Wind Advisors (http://www.eastwindadvisors.com)

East Wind Advisors, LLC is a New York City based investment bank dedicated to the media, education and consumer industries.  East Wind¹s senior principals have been involved in hundreds of engagements, including recent transactions on behalf of Berlitz, Carnegie Learning, Community Education Partners, Kaplan, PrepMe, Wimba, and Wireless Generation.  East Wind¹s services include buy-side and sell-side m&a, private placements (undertaken through East Wind Securities, LLC, a broker dealer registered with FINRA and SIPC), divestitures and restructuring, valuation and fairness opinions and strategic advisory services.

SOURCE  ConnectEDU, Inc.

ConnectEDU, Inc.

CONTACT: Katy Henderson, Communications Manager, +1-617-532-3078, khenderson@connectedu.com

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

Adept Cloud Launches Pilot of Industry's First Cloud-Managed, Private Collaboration Solution

Company Raises $700,000 in Series A Financing for Development of Private, Secure, Enterprise-Class File Access Solution

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adept Cloud, Inc., developer of the industry's first cloud-managed private collaboration solution, today launched a pilot version of adeptCloud, its enterprise-class collaboration and file access solution that combines the uncompromising security of private collaboration tools and the ease of access and configuration provided by the cloud. Designed to enable collaboration on the sensitive documents that businesses deal with every day, adeptCloud does not require businesses to transfer or store documents in a third-party data center. Instead, businesses can maintain their own file storage behind corporate firewalls and, using adeptCloud's cloud-based interface, provide both internal and external teams with access to the files they need.

"Businesses that deal with sensitive data have not been able to leverage the benefits of the public cloud to improve collaboration across their organizations. They are left with unwieldy, complex private collaboration tools that often frustrate users and IT staff," said Frank-Robert Kline, CEO and co-founder of Adept Cloud. "We created adeptCloud to provide enterprises the best of both worlds:  uncompromising security that ensures the privacy of sensitive documents and the ease-of-use and access employees are finding in public cloud solutions that may not be as secure or private."

With adeptCloud, enterprises can enable employees, as well as partners, customers, suppliers and contractors, to seamlessly collaborate on documents without changing the ways in which they typically interact with their applications. The solution supports desktop synchronization, repository browsing, and Web access. Because files are stored by the enterprise, not in third-party datacenters, adeptCloud enables businesses to synchronize and share an unlimited number of files, no matter the size, without incurring fees typically charged by other cloud-based storage and collaboration solutions. In addition, users can work from anywhere, at any time, because adeptCloud operates on Windows, Mac and Linux desktop systems, and can provide on-the-go access with native applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire and Blackberry.

adeptCloud is built using industry standard best practices for encryption and authentication, with every connection secured using military-grade, bi-directional TLS security. Its cloud management platform enables enterprises to deploy and configure adeptCloud in a matter of minutes, and ensures that clients and services automatically stay up-to-date. adeptCloud can be easily integrated into existing systems, as it requires no upfront hardware and connects to Active Directory and Google Apps out of the box. Security is further enhanced because adeptCloud also supports federated log-in, so users will not have to type domain credentials into the adeptCloud interface.

Two versions of adeptCloud are available during the pilot trial:

    --  adeptCloud for Business, the company's private, unlimited-usage product
        for secure enterprise-class collaboration; and
    --  adeptCloud Onsite, an add-on to adeptCloud for Business, this provides
        enterprise-grade IT services within adeptCloud. Privately deployed as
        software or as an appliance, adeptCloud Onsite keeps sensitive
        information private and secure.  Built for complex network
        configurations and multi-site businesses, adeptCloud Onsite can be
        distributed across many network silos or federated for redundancy.
        adeptCloud Onsite provides additional services, such as continuous
        backup, auditing, file versioning and Web access.
Enterprises interested in joining the adeptCloud pilot program should visit adeptcloud.com to sign up. Qualified users will be given a 30-day free, limited trial of adeptCloud for Business and adeptCloud Onsite.  After the trial period, cost for adeptCloud for Business will start at $10 per user per month, depending on the solution.

Adept Cloud Raises Series A Funding

In conjunction with its pilot launch, Adept Cloud announced that it has raised $700,000 in Series A capital. The Entrepreneurs' Fund III led the round, joined by other private investors. The money is being used for product development, as well as to execute the adeptCloud pilot and early customer implementations.

"Adept Cloud is setting itself apart by enabling private collaboration across different silos and different organizations, something that to date no other solution has been able to effectively accomplish," said Jeffrey T. Webber, managing director at The Entrepreneurs' Fund III. "The time is right now for this type of solution in the market, and we believe Adept Cloud is well positioned to become a leader in this space."

Adept Cloud was founded in 2011 by Kline and Aaron Nathan, the company's CTO. adeptCloud's board is comprised of Webber; Kenneth Gardner, founder and executive chairman of SOASTA Inc.; and Alan J. Higginson, chairman of F5 Networks Inc.

About Adept Cloud, Inc.

Adept Cloud, Inc. is a venture-backed provider of the industry's first cloud-managed private collaboration solution. Its adeptCloud solution enables businesses to easily collaborate internally and externally while maintaining the uncompromising security of the private cloud. Unlike existing private collaboration solutions, adeptCloud is managed in the cloud, taking the complexity out of data privacy and enabling deployment and configuration to take place in minutes - not months. adeptCloud simplifies collaboration for users, who can access documents from the desktop, mobile devices or via the Web. Founded in 2012, adeptCloud is simplifying the process of collaboration on sensitive business files using multiple devices and across complex networks. For more information, please visit http://www.adeptcloud.com.

SOURCE  Adept Cloud, Inc.

Adept Cloud, Inc.

CONTACT: Theresa Maloney, Cogenta Communications, +1-415-225-5261, theresa@cogentacom.com

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

Retailers Increase Return on Ad Spend From Google Product Listing Ads 89 Percent with Kenshoo Custom PLA Bid Policies

LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          Using new functionality from Kenshoo, retailers find Product Listing Ads,
  Google Shopping's new default ad type, more effective at driving online sales revenue

    Kenshoo [http://www.kenshoo.com ] (http://www.kenshoo.com), a global leader in
digital marketing software, today released key performance metrics based on the analysis
of more than 270 million global impressions and clicks aggregated from merchants managing
Google Product Listing Ads (PLAs) through Kenshoo during the first month following the
release of new Kenshoo PLA functionality [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA_PR ].

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592 )

    "Kenshoo was first to market among SEM platforms with a PLA solution, and they've
continued to deliver added-value functionality," said Daniel Laury, President and CEO at
Geary LSF Group [http://www.gearylsf.com ]. "Through Kenshoo, our teams are able to create
and manage integrated PLA campaigns that deliver strong results."

    Overall, retailers managing PLAs through Kenshoo increased sales revenue driven by
PLAs by 607 percent during the period, while increasing spending on PLAs by 348 percent.
Further, retailers that activated Kenshoo custom PLA bid policies saw 89 percent
improvement in return on ad spend. As Google transitions PLAs to be the default ad type
for Google Shopping, top retailers have turned their attention toward and invested heavily
to optimize Google's PLA format, expanding the role of PLAs and often making the ad type a
foundational element of comprehensive search programs.

    Comparatively, Kenshoo found Google PLAs outperformed text search ads in many ways:

       
        - Click-through rate (CTR) was 73 percent higher
        - Conversion rate (CVR) was 35 percent higher
        - Average cost-per-click (CPC) was 36 percent lower
        - Return on ad spend (ROAS) was 46 percent higher

    Kenshoo clients employing Kenshoo's PLA bid policies boosted results further:

       
        - CTR increased by an additional 4 percent
        - CVR increased by an additional 34 percent
        - Average CPC decreased by an additional 31 percent
        - ROAS increased by an additional 89 percent

    As Kenshoo covered in its recent quarterly report on global search advertising trends
[http://www.kenshoo.com/GlobalSearchAdvertisingTrendsPROct2012 ], Google Shopping moved to
an all paid model in the U.S. on October 17, 2012, with the U.K. and Europe expected to
follow in 2013. This means only merchants who leverage PLAs will appear in the search
results, making these findings especially significant.

    "Retailers using Kenshoo to manage PLAs saw impressive results leading to large
increases in spend, and we expect these trends to continue in 2013 and beyond as marketers
get more savvy using tools like Kenshoo to drive tangible results," said Will Martin-Gill,
General Manager of Kenshoo Enterprise and Kenshoo Local. "Marketers should consider these
metrics when determining their campaign goals, especially since site traffic and sales
will only continue to increase as the holiday season nears and they seek to engage
consumers and expand visibility for their products."

    Kenshoo's PLA enhancements include comprehensive product-level tracking, reporting,
and management for Google Shopping as well as a custom PLA bid policy. Kenshoo's
patent-pending PLA offering eliminates the need for search marketers to manage tracking
within data feeds. PLAs and Product Targets can be managed and tracked directly within the
Kenshoo user interface. The Kenshoo algorithm clusters data based on historical
performance and predicts PLA revenue per click to set bids. New Kenshoo reports such as
the Fusion Report for Product Targets provide marketers with a holistic look at the
performance of each PLA placement and its impact on sales conversions. Additionally,
Kenshoo's path-to-conversion reports show the interplay between PLAs and other channels
for optimal attribution and bidding decisions. Finally, Kenshoo provides a negative
keyword suggestion report for PLA campaigns to prevent irrelevant clicks, reduce costs and
improve quality scores.

    Please visit Kenshoo.com/PLA [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA ] to view an infographic
summarising key PLA metrics from Kenshoo's analysis and learn more about Kenshoo's PLA
functionality.

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing software [http://kenshoo.com ] company that engineers
technology solutions for search marketing, social media and online advertising. Brands,
agencies and marketing providers use Kenshoo Enterprise, Kenshoo Local and Kenshoo Social
to direct more than GBP16 billion in annual client sales revenue. The Kenshoo Universal
Platform delivers automation, intelligence, integration and scale to make better marketing
investments. With campaigns running in more than 190 countries, Kenshoo's UK clients
include Accor, Burberry, GroupM, Havas, John Lewis, Omnicom and Tesco. Kenshoo has 16
international locations and is backed by Sequoia Capital and Arts Alliance. Please visit
http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Kenshoo is a trademark of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo

CONTACT: Pavitra Kumar, Senior Manager, Marcom and PR, +44-207-079-2462, Pavitra.kumar@kenshoo.com

Retailers Increase Return on Ad Spend From Google Product Listing Ads 89 Percent with Kenshoo Custom PLA Bid Policies

Using new functionality from Kenshoo, retailers find Product Listing Ads, Google Shopping's new default ad type, more effective at driving online sales revenue

SAN FRANCISCO, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Kenshoo [http://www.kenshoo.com ] (http://www.kenshoo.com), a global leader in
digital marketing software, today released key performance metrics based on the analysis
of more than 270 million global impressions and clicks aggregated from merchants managing
Google Product Listing Ads (PLAs) through Kenshoo during the first month following the
release of new Kenshoo PLA functionality [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA_PR ].

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592 )

    "Kenshoo was first to market among SEM platforms with a PLA solution, and they've
continued to deliver added-value functionality," said Daniel Laury, President and CEO at
Geary LSF Group [http://www.gearylsf.com ]. "Through Kenshoo, our teams are able to create
and manage integrated PLA campaigns that deliver strong results."

    Overall, retailers managing PLAs through Kenshoo increased sales revenue driven by
PLAs by 607 percent during the period, while increasing spending on PLAs by 348 percent.
Further, retailers that activated Kenshoo custom PLA bid policies saw 89 percent
improvement in return on ad spend. As Google transitions PLAs to be the default ad type
for Google Shopping, top retailers have turned their attention toward and invested heavily
to optimize Google's PLA format, expanding the role of PLAs and often making the ad type a
foundational element of comprehensive search programs.

    Comparatively, Kenshoo found Google PLAs outperformed text search ads in many ways:

       
        - Click-through rate (CTR) was 73 percent higher
        - Conversion rate (CVR) was 35 percent higher
        - Average cost-per-click (CPC) was 36 percent lower
        - Return on ad spend (ROAS) was 46 percent higher

    Kenshoo clients employing Kenshoo's PLA bid policies boosted results further:

       
        - CTR increased by an additional 4 percent
        - CVR increased by an additional 34 percent
        - Average CPC decreased by an additional 31 percent
        - ROAS increased by an additional 89 percent

    As Kenshoo covered in its recent quarterly report on global search advertising trends
[http://www.kenshoo.com/GlobalSearchAdvertisingTrendsPROct2012 ], Google Shopping moved to
an all paid model in the U.S. on October 17, 2012, with the U.K. and Europe expected to
follow in 2013. This means only merchants who leverage PLAs will appear in the search
results, making these findings especially significant.

    "Retailers using Kenshoo to manage PLAs saw impressive results leading to large
increases in spend, and we expect these trends to continue in 2013 and beyond as marketers
get more savvy using tools like Kenshoo to drive tangible results," said Will Martin-Gill,
General Manager of Kenshoo Enterprise and Kenshoo Local. "Marketers should consider these
metrics when determining their campaign goals, especially since site traffic and sales
will only continue to increase as the holiday season nears and they seek to engage
consumers and expand visibility for their products."

    Kenshoo's PLA enhancements include comprehensive product-level tracking, reporting,
and management for Google Shopping as well as a custom PLA bid policy. Kenshoo's
patent-pending PLA offering eliminates the need for search marketers to manage tracking
within data feeds. PLAs and Product Targets can be managed and tracked directly within the
Kenshoo user interface. The Kenshoo algorithm clusters data based on historical
performance and predicts PLA revenue per click to set bids. New Kenshoo reports such as
the Fusion Report for Product Targets provide marketers with a holistic look at the
performance of each PLA placement and its impact on sales conversions. Additionally,
Kenshoo's path-to-conversion reports show the interplay between PLAs and other channels
for optimal attribution and bidding decisions. Finally, Kenshoo provides a negative
keyword suggestion report for PLA campaigns to prevent irrelevant clicks, reduce costs and
improve quality scores.

    Please visit Kenshoo.com/PLA [http://www.kenshoo.com/PLA ] to view an infographic
summarizing key PLA metrics from Kenshoo's analysis and learn more about Kenshoo's PLA
functionality.

    About Kenshoo

    Kenshoo is a digital marketing software [http://kenshoo.com ] company that engineers
technology solutions for search marketing, social media and online advertising. Brands,
agencies and marketing providers use Kenshoo Enterprise, Kenshoo Local and Kenshoo Social
to direct more than $25 billion in annual client sales revenue. The Kenshoo Universal
Platform delivers automation, intelligence, integration and scale to make better marketing
investments. With campaigns running in more than 190 countries, Kenshoo clients include
CareerBuilder, Expedia, Facebook, KAYAK, Havas Digital, Hitwise, iREP, John Lewis,
LendingTree, Resolution Media, Sears, Starcom MediaVest Group, Tesco, Travelocity,
Walgreens, and Zappos. Kenshoo has 16 international locations and is backed by Sequoia
Capital and Arts Alliance. Please visit http://www.Kenshoo.com for more information.

    Kenshoo is a trademark of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/559592
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Kenshoo

CONTACT: Addie Reed, PReturn Inc., +1-312-432-9406, areed@preturn.com

Microsemi Introduces World's First SiGe-based, Monolithic RF Front End Device Designed for Broadcom's 5G WiFi Mobile Platforms

New Front End Delivers Significant Performance and Cost Benefits

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today delivered the world's first monolithic silicon germanium (SiGe) RF front-end (FE) device for the 5(th) generation of Wi-Fi devices based on IEEE 802.11ac standard. Benefitting from its industry-leading integration levels and utilizing high-performance SiGe process technology, the new LX5586 RF FE provides significant performance and cost advantages over existing technologies.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/MM66070LOGO)

The RF FE is designed to be used in conjunction with Broadcom's BCM4335 combo chip for mobile platforms such as smartphones and tablets. BCM4335 is the industry's first combo chip solution based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard, also known and widely deployed as 5G WiFi.

"We're pleased to enter the 802.11ac market in collaboration with Broadcom," said Amir Asvadi, vice president and general manager at Microsemi. "The LX5586 is the smallest, most reliable, highest performance solution in the marketplace today and the first in a series of highly-integrated Wi-Fi subsystems we are introducing to our customers. This innovative front-end solution provides Broadcom's 5G Wi-Fi devices with inherent reliability and cost advantages over traditional multi-chip front-end modules."

"Broadcom is enabling the 5G WiFi ecosystem across all major wireless product segments," said Rahul Patel, Broadcom vice president, Mobile Wireless Connectivity Combos Group. "Microsemi's new RF power amplification solutions further underscore the traction behind 5G WiFi, which has been recognized as one of the most significant wireless innovations of the year."

According to industry analyst firm NPD In-Stat, 802.11ac will grow rapidly with chipset shipments to surpass 650 million by 2015, with total Wi-Fi chipset revenue reaching $6.1 billion. By 2015, the three biggest markets for 802.11ac are expected to be smart phones, notebooks and tablets.

Microsemi LX5586's key technical features include:

    --  Fully integrated, single chip 802.11ac 5GHz PA, LNA with bypass and SPDT
        antenna switch
    --  Small footprint of 2.5x2.5mm and only 0.4mm height
    --  Ultra linear power of 16dBm at 1.8 percent EVM, 256QAM modulation over
        80MHz bandwidth
    --  High ESD protection of 1000V (HBM) on all pins
For more information on Broadcom's BCM4335 Wi-Fi chip, visit http://www.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM4335.

For more information on 5G WiFi, visit http://www.5GWiFi.org.

Packaging and Availability
The LX5586 is fixed at 2.5 x 2.5 mm 16-pin QFN package. For more information please contact Microsemi at sales.support@Micrsosemi.com.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance, radiation-hardened and highly reliable analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its new LX5586, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SOURCE  Microsemi Corporation; Broadcom

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/MM66070LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Microsemi Corporation; Broadcom

CONTACT: Gwen Carlson, Director of Corp. Communications, +1-949-380-6135; Beth P. Quezada, Communications Specialist, +1-949-380-6102, press@microsemi.com

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

iLounge Releases 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide

Top Apple add-ons, games, and apps announced in 208-page publication

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Only weeks after the latest iPods and iPhone 5 hit stores, leading independent Apple authority iLounge today debuted the 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide, a comprehensive look at Apple's pocket devices, plus top third-party accessories and apps. As the 19th publication in iLounge's multi-million-downloaded series of Buyers' Guides, this all-new edition includes 208 pages of insightful, well-researched information and reviews, including the best current iPhone/iPod models, speakers, cases, batteries, and games, each with many eye-catching options suited to different tastes and budgets. The 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide is available for immediate free download from iLounge.com in the popular, widely compatible PDF format.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/LA03963)

"For eight years in a row, iLounge's Buyers' Guides have offered the industry's smartest and most trustworthy shopping advice, just in time for the holiday shopping season," explained Jeremy Horwitz, iLounge's editor-in-chief. "Our 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide will help readers with every type of iPhone- or iPod-related purchase -- new or used, hardware or accessory, game or app -- and even offers great tips on selling or repurposing older devices."

Designed for first-time and long-time Apple users alike, the 2013 Guide focuses on several key areas of the iPhone and iPod experience:

* Apple's devices. iLounge includes capsule reviews of Apple's current iPhones and iPods, complete with screenshots, color guides, and per-model buying advice. A model-by-model summary called iNtelligence offers quick, smart advice at the bottom of every iPhone and iPod review, while an updated comparative guide to iPhone and iPod touch cameras explains how every model compares with both point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras. Additionally, the iGlossary clearly explains 200 Apple technical and marketing terms that have become confusing over the years.

* Accessories. From iPhone cases to universal batteries, Bluetooth speakers, and even iPod toys, our editors look at the year's very best products across major accessory categories. Selected strictly on editorial merit, these accessories represent the cream of the crop from thousands of different vendors, distilled down into easily digestible collections of top picks. Best of the Year Awards include both Editors' and Readers' Choice Awards for 2012's top products and developers.

* Games and Apps. A combined Top 100 iPhone + iPod Apps + Games section looks at the 100 new and recently-updated titles our editors consider to be the best for iPhones and iPods, including special sections on apps for children, photography apps for adults, and games spanning multiple genres.

* The iLounge Pavilion at 2013 CES. A brand new section spotlights 12 of the over 450 developers who will show Apple-related products in the iLounge Pavilion, the largest dedicated exhibition area at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Sneak peeks at some of their upcoming products are included, as well.

* History and Galleries. Updated with the latest year of major Apple developments, iHistory provides a comprehensive timeline of important iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and iTunes turning points, while the latest reader-submitted iPhone, iPod, and iPad Around the World photos show the ubiquity of Apple's products across the globe.

"Once again, our 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide is a must-read," said Dennis Lloyd, Publisher of iLounge and the Buyers' Guide. "This is the world's most popular and comprehensive guide to iPhones and iPods, and we distribute it in the well-established PDF format, compatible with everything from an iPod touch or iPhone to an iPad, PC, or Mac. You'll find it easy to read even if you're carrying it in your pocket, and even more beautiful on a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer."

iLounge's Buyers' Guides and Books are the world's most widely read publications covering Apple's digital media products. Downloaded millions of times, the Guides now include 19 semi-annual magazine- and book-style publications released by iLounge since 2004. All of these publications are available from iLounge.com/library for free, and are published as a service to the Apple community without any editorial involvement from advertisers or Apple itself. The 2013 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide can be downloaded from iLounge.com/2013bg starting today.

About iLounge: iLounge, Inc. is the exclusive partner of the Consumer Electronics Association for the iLounge Pavilion, a collection of iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Mac products that is now the largest dedicated exhibition area at the International Consumer Electronics Show, backed by over 450 developers and spanning nearly 120,000 square feet of space. As the world's leading provider of iPod, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes information, iLounge is fully independent from Apple and vendors of related hardware, software, and services, with offices in Irvine, California and East Amherst, New York. Founded only days after Apple announced the first iPod in 2001, iLounge has exploded in popularity, today boasting millions of visitors and tens of millions of page views each month. Its editorial content is in no way influenced by advertising, paid placements, or other unsavory practices. Praised for years as "the ultimate in product reviews and tutorials on all things iPod," iLounge and its team have been spotlighted by the Associated Press, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and many other leading publications.

SOURCE  iLounge

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/LA03963
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
iLounge

CONTACT: Dennis Lloyd, dennis@ilounge.com

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

Gigamon to Provide Intelligent Visibility for 100Gb Networks

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon(®), a leading provider of Traffic Visibility Fabric(TM) solutions, demonstrated its industry leadership by announcing that it would showcase a 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100Gb) Traffic Visibility Fabric at Supercomputing 2012. The Gigamon Visibility Fabric is capable of intelligently forwarding network traffic at full line rate between nodes on 100Gb network connections, offering the ability to connect to 100Gb networks and to deliver intelligently aggregated 10Gb connections into a single 100Gb uplink to network monitoring, management and analytic tools. The technology will be on show at Supercomputing '12, Nov. 12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This will be Gigamon's fourth year supporting the Supercomputing SCinet infrastructure with its Visibility Fabric.

In conjunction with the recent launch of GigaSMART(®) technology in the GigaVUE(®) H Series of fabric nodes and the unveiling of the four-phase evolution for its Visibility Fabric, Gigamon has demonstrated its capability to deliver an Engaged Fabric that can receive, filter, modify and deliver traffic at 100Gb rates on network segments with throughput that expands beyond 2.5 Terabits due to the unique architecture of the GigaVUE-HD8 chassis.

"Since inception of the company, Gigamon's innovative culture continues to deliver regular industry firsts that address real challenges faced by real customers. With 48 of the top 100 Mobile Service Providers using the Gigamon Visibility Fabric, we are in lockstep with our customer base in understanding the challenges they face deploying 4G, LTE-Advanced & VoLTE architectures," said Paul Hooper, VP of marketing and product management at Gigamon. "We realized that the move from 10Gb to 40Gb was a short-term step in the upgrading of the core, and that 100Gb was the ultimate medium-term objective for architects and engineers of the most advanced global networks. Our customers will be able to take advantage of our intelligent 100Gb network Visibility Fabric to enable effective monitoring, management and analysis of superior performance carrier-grade networks."   

Intelligent traffic visibility with ingress, egress and inter-node performance at 100Gb line rates on 100Gb network connections is a challenge for appliance-based solutions due to the port density and scale requirements of today's leading mobility providers. Gigamon now provides comprehensive, intelligent and fast network visibility technology available to customers across verticals and around the globe, addressing big data, burgeoning OTT video and BYO3 trends ahead of carrier rollout worries, establishing the scale of packet filtering, selection and forwarding to 100Gb. "With network traffic reaching unprecedented volume and speed, enterprises and service providers in every vertical market require intelligent and pervasive solutions to handle the increasing scale of data while allowing analytic processing to reach higher levels of throughput with greater integration between the data access and the tools layer," said Andy Huckridge, director of service provider solutions at Gigamon.

About the Visibility Fabric

At Gigamon we realized that delivering the visibility essential to manage, analyze and secure the complex system that is the IT infrastructure requires a new approach. With millions of traffic flows across thousands of endpoints, visibility needs to be pervasive, intelligent and dynamic. Using our patented, unique technology, we created an innovative new approach for delivering this visibility called the Traffic Visibility Fabric. This new approach is intelligent and versatile in its ability to enable visibility into the network. For more information visit http://www.gigamon.com/traffic-visibility-fabric.

About Gigamon

Gigamon provides an intelligent Traffic Visibility Fabric for enterprises, data centers and service providers around the globe. Our technology empowers infrastructure architects, managers and operators with pervasive visibility and control of traffic across both physical and virtual environments without affecting the performance or stability of the production network. Through patented technologies and centralized management, the Gigamon GigaVUE portfolio of high availability and high density products intelligently delivers the appropriate network traffic to security, monitoring or management systems. With over eight years' experience designing and building traffic visibility products in the US, Gigamon solutions are deployed globally across vertical markets including over half of the Fortune 100 and many government and federal agencies. http://www.gigamon.com

SOURCE  Gigamon

Gigamon

CONTACT: Public.Relations@Gigamon.com, +1-408-263-2022

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

Digiboo Announces Agreement with Smarte Carte to Expand Distribution Sites

Digital Retail Entertainment Download Service to Increase Kiosk Locations Through Partnership with Leading Concessionaire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digiboo (http://www.digiboo.com), the digital retail entertainment download service, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Smarte Carte, the leading concessionaire of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs, as well as other passenger and guest services, to install kiosks in airport terminals and other transit locations throughout the United States. This new partnership will allow Digiboo to provide increased service and access to busy consumers.

"Our agreement with Smarte Carte marks another step in our plan to rapidly expand Digiboo's service to serve a much wider audience," said Richard Cohen, CEO, Digiboo. "Smarte Carte's experienced team and solid relationships with high-traffic locations like airports make them the perfect partner to help Digiboo and maximize our value to our mobile customer base."

Smarte Carte currently provides guest services at 130 transportation facilities in the U.S. New distribution locations where consumers can access Digiboo kiosks will be revealed during the next several weeks.

"Smarte Carte is dedicated to bringing the best customer service amenities to its locations," said Arthur Spring, executive vice president, Business Development, Smarte Carte. "Digiboo's breakthrough digital entertainment kiosks are exactly the kind of new and exciting service that only Smarte Carte can provide for its site partners."

Digiboo's entertainment is currently available through its interactive touchscreen kiosks which can be found largely through three airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) and Portland International Airport (PDX). The company recently announced compatibility with Android devices and the addition of a variety of television series to its content library.

About Digiboo

Digiboo is a convenient option for people to watch the movies and TV shows they love, whenever and wherever they want. It is a first-of-its-kind digital retail download service that has more than 800 new release and popular movie titles and 11 television series available through its interactive touchscreen kiosks.

Digiboo kiosks are currently available exclusively through airports in the United States, an ideal distribution channel to offer more choices for people to buy or rent the entertainment they love while traveling. These movies and TV shows can be downloaded in as little as 30 seconds to USB, or just minutes directly to your device via Wi-Fi and played back on any Windows-enabled or Android PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Digiboo delivers a fast and convenient way for people to watch movies and TV.

Digiboo was founded in 2008 by film industry veterans Richard Cohen, former MGM Home Entertainment and Consumer Products president, Jeff Karbowiak, EVP of MGM's Home Entertainment Group, David Beddow, CTO at Movielink, and Blake Thomas, GM of MGM Home Entertainment.

About Smarte Carte, Inc.

Since the first vended luggage carts rolled into airports in 1967, Smarte Carte has become the industry leader in self-service computerized electronic lockers, vended strollers, vended massage chairs and phone chargers. 

With its corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN, Smarte Carte currently has more than 1,200 employees managing its services at more than 1,000 locations in four countries.

For more information on Smarte Carte products and services, please visit http://www.smartecarte.com.

For more information, please contact:

Susan C. Mills
Edelman PR for Digiboo
Phone: 323-202-1050
Email: susan.mills@edelman.com

SOURCE  Digiboo

Digiboo

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

Renters Can Now Access All Apartments.com Listings On YouTube

In Response to Growing Demand, Leading Online Rental Resource Delivers Apartment Listings in the Multimedia Format Renters Prefer on Their Favorite Online Video Destination

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apartments.com announces the launch of its YouTube(TM)(1) brand channel today. Renters can now access all Apartments.com listings, including walk-through video tours of apartments, by visiting http://www.youtube.com/apartmentscom. YouTube is the second most used search engine next to Google, and more than 100 million Americans watched online videos on average each day last year, a 43 percent increase from the year before, according to comScore. As the first online rental resource to provide a map-based search on YouTube, Apartments.com allows apartment hunters to look for and interact with property videos directly on their favorite online video destination.

"We conducted third-party research, revealing apartment seekers prefer video tours focused on the interior of an apartment," said Dick Burke, senior vice president and general manager of Apartments.com. "In fact, eight in 10 respondents indicated they would likely view a walk-through style video, which led to us the launch of walk-through videos on our website. By extending this sought-after content to YouTube, we are able to provide renters with the types of apartment videos they want on the same video platform they are primarily using to search."

Apartment hunters can choose from a variety of options to begin their search on the Apartments.com YouTube channel, including by city and state, ZIP code, rent or number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Additionally, renters can view local information and nearby apartments and choose to view results in either a map or list view.

For socially savvy apartment seekers, there is also an option to seamlessly share real-time feedback during their apartment hunt through Facebook, Twitter or commenting directly on the Apartments.com YouTube channel.

Renters looking for more information on apartments may contact an apartment community directly from YouTube, or by viewing full apartment details on Apartments.com.

(1) YouTube is a registered trademark of YouTube, LLC.

About Apartments.com
Apartments.com (http://www.apartments.com) is a leading national apartment Internet listing subscription service with more than 50,000 unique addresses representing millions of rental units from managed properties, newspaper classifieds and for-rent-by-owner properties. By incorporating the most relevant products to reach renters, including personalized searches and highly-visual ads featuring live chat, real-time rent, online video walk-through demonstrations, professional photography, a mobile website and iPhone and Android apps, Apartments.com creates easy access to its listings. Providing unmatched exposure to its advertisers through an intuitive name, strategic search engine placements and featured partnerships and more than 120 newspaper websites and innovative emerging media, Apartments.com reaches millions of renters nationwide, driving both qualified traffic and highly-engaged renters to leasing offices across the country. Apartments.com is a division of Chicago-based Classified Ventures, LLC. The Apartments.com network of apartment rental websites includes Apartment Home Living (http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com), a leading social media apartment website distinguished by a "live for fun" community experience, proprietary lifestyle matching and local living guides to help renters find their perfect place to live; Rental Homes Plus (http://www.rentalhomesplus.com),an online destination where house hunters who prefer to rent can choose from a robust inventory of houses, condos, town houses, duplexes and apartments from around the country; and Rentfish (http://www.rentfish.com), a nationalapartment websiteoffering customizable searches by neighborhood, favorite coffee spot, sports arena, famous landmark and more.

SOURCE  Apartments.com

Apartments.com

CONTACT: Tammy Kotula, Public Relations & Promotions Manager, Apartments.com, +1-312-601-5249, tkotula@apartments.com

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

OKI Europe Launches Cost-effective DICOM-embedded LED Printer Range - a First for Medical Imaging and Printing

EGHAM, England, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         Simple-to-use LED-based A4 and A3 printers also suited to general office use

    OKI Europe launched its new range of DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in
Medicine) embedded printers aimed at the specialist medical imaging market. OKI is the
first company to introduce LED-based print solutions, which are significantly faster, more
flexible and cost-effective than existing DICOM solutions based on film or solid ink
technologies.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/572999 )

    DICOM is the primary international standard for the handling, storing, printing and
transmission of medical imaging and other related information. A DICOM Print Server is
fully embedded in the new OKI A3 and A4 printers, so there is no need for conversion
software or external hardware.

    Medical institutes no longer have to settle for expensive printing on specialist media
and devices. Medical images such as x-rays, nuclear medicine, MRI and CT scans and
ultrasounds can be printed on a range of media, in High Definition colour for
non-diagnostic purposes such as medical discussions or for clients or patients to take
away. The DICOM printers are based on OKI's existing range of award-winning printers and
double up as day-to-day office printers, cutting down on the number of devices and
consumables used saving time, money and space.

    "As our solution is DICOM embedded, this avoids the need to install separate costly
drivers and print servers, with the associated problems of communication between multiple
devices," confirms Lee Webster, general manager product marketing, OKI Europe.

    "This is a cost-effective approach, with no need to manage or configure the printer.
It is also highly robust, as it is not likely to slow down or block existing medical
equipment. At the same time the new OKI printers are extremely flexible, as they are not
just designed for specialist medical application but can also be used in a general office
environment."

    Healthcare markets

    OKI Europe has used its extensive experience in imaging technologies to design,
develop and manufacture the new range of products targeted at the healthcare market. OKI
and its channel partners will work with major medical equipment vendors to provide an
exclusive solution to their large healthcare customers.

    OKI Europe is also looking to extend its presence in other areas of this important
sector, by targeting hospitals, clinics and medical training establishments, as well as
dentists and veterinary practices, for example.

    The new DICOM range comprises four products: the C610 DM and C711 DM are A4 printers
and C831 DM and C910 DM offer A3 options. Each product has a DICOM Print Server embedded
and provides colour or mono output.

    Using paper offers a number of benefits over film. For volume users such as radiology
departments, mailing and other running costs are much lower. Paper is a more
environmentally-friendly medium, is easy to store with other patient records and can be
annotated more easily. Unlike film, paper prints are not light-sensitive and do not
degrade in direct sunlight.

    "Once again, at OKI Europe we have taken a decisive technology lead with the launch of
our versatile new DICOM range," concludes Terry Laidlaw, managing director, OKI Europe.
"Robust, quick and easy to use, they offer a highly cost-effective alternative in
expanding what has traditionally been a specialist and high-end market."

    Visit http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com for further information

    Notes to Editors:

    About the C610 DM (A4 colour/mono)

       
        Product specification/features
        DICOM Embedded Print SCP 3.0
        Simultaneous imaging equipment connections: 2
        Recommended applications: Nuclear medicine, ultrasound
        Recommended DICOM print usage: 450 to 600 pages/month
        Speed: 34ppm (colour), 36ppm (mono)
        Max resolution: 1200 x 600dpi
        Paper capacity: 100 (multi-purpose tray), 300 (1st tray), 530 (2nd and 3rd tray
         options)
        Toner capacity: 8k (black), 6k (CMY)
        Dimensions (HxWxD): 340 x 435 x 546mm
        RAM installed: 768MB

    About the C711 DM (A4 colour/mono)

       
        Product specification/features
        DICOM Embedded Print SCP 3.0
        Simultaneous imaging equipment connections: 3
        Recommended applications: Nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, MRI and X-ray
        Recommended DICOM print usage: 800 to 1,200 pages/month
        Speed: 34ppm (colour), 36ppm (mono)
        Max resolution: 1200 x 600dpi
        Paper capacity: 100 (multi-purpose tray), 530 (1st tray), 530 (2nd and 3rd tray
         options)
        Toner capacity: 11k (black), 11.5k (CMY)
        Dimensions (HxWxD): 389 x 435 x 546mm
        RAM installed: 768MB

    About the C831 DM (A3 colour/mono)

       
        Product specification/features
        DICOM Embedded Print SCP 3.0
        Simultaneous imaging equipment connections: 3
        Recommended applications: Nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT and MRI
        Recommended DICOM print usage: 700 to 1,100 pages/month
        Speed: A4: 35ppm (colour/mono); A3: 20ppm (colour/mono)
        Max resolution: 1200 x 600dpi
        Paper capacity: 100 (multi-purpose tray), 300 (1st tray), 530 (2nd 3rd and 4th tray
         options)
        Toner capacity: 10k (black), 10k (CMY)
        Dimensions (HxWxD): 360 x 449 x 552mm
        RAM installed: 768MB

    About the C910 DM (A3+ colour/mono)

       
        Product specification/features
        DICOM Embedded Print SCP 3.0
        Simultaneous imaging equipment connections: 5
        Recommended applications: Nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, MRI and X-ray
        Recommended DICOM print usage: 1,500 to 2,800 pages/month
        Speed: A4: 31ppm (colour), 36ppm (mono); A3: 16ppm (colour), 20ppm (mono)
        Max resolution: 1200 x 600dpi
        Paper capacity: 230 (multi-purpose tray), 530 (1st tray), 530 (2nd and 3rd tray
         options), 1,590 (High Capacity Feeder option)
        Toner capacity: 15k (black), 15k (CMY)
        Dimensions (HxWxD): 471 x 654.5 x 623mm
        RAM installed: 1024MB

    About OKI Europe

    OKI Europe is a division of OKI Data Corporation, a global business-to-business
organisation dedicated to creating professional in-house printed communications products,
applications and services which are designed to increase the efficiency of today's and
tomorrow's businesses. OKI Europe's annual group turnover accounts for over 50% of OKI
Data Corporation's group turnover.

    The company is well-established as one of Europe's leading printer brands, in terms of
value and units shipped. OKI Europe's award winning, product portfolio comprises six
distinct segments: Colour and mono printers, multifunctional devices, which combine
printing, copying, scanning and faxing functionalities, as well as Serial Dot Matrix
printers, faxes and specialty printers for point-of-sales and manufacturing. Established
in 1990, today OKI Europe employs approximately 1,100 people in 21 production sites and
sales offices and is represented in 60 countries throughout the EMEA region.

    OKI Data Corporation is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.,
established in 1881 and Japan's first telecommunications manufacturer.

    Visit http://www.okiprintingsolutions.com for further information

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/572999

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121101/572999
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
OKI Europe

CONTACT: Media Contacts: OKI Europe Ltd: Pamela Ghosal: Pamela.Ghosal@okieurope.com, +44(0)208-2192127; Whiteoaks: Simon Moss/Simon Reeves: simonm@whiteoaks.co.uk, +44(0)1252-727313

Set Your Trading on Fire

LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

             GFT Markets launches Kindle Fire app for spread betting, CFDs and FX

    GFT Markets [http://www.gftmarkets.com ], the global provider of retail derivatives,
has announced that its award winning DealBook(R) trading platform
[http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-Mobile ] is available to download as an app
for the Kindle Fire [http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-Mobile ], to coincide
with the tablet's recent UK launch. Designed with speed, performance and reliability as
key attributes, this native Android application will give clients yet another option for
accessing their accounts and placing trades whilst on the move.

    Martin Slaney, Director of Global Product Management at GFT Markets
[http://www.gftmarkets.com ], commented:

    "Given the popularity of the iPad app
[http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-Mobile ] that we launched at the start of
the year and the success of the range of mobile applications that preceded it, there's no
debating the fact that our clients want to be able to trade wherever they are and whenever
they want. The Kindle Fire has seen phenomenal uptake in the U.S. even as the battle for
high quality, cost-effective tablets picks up and we are sure this will be repeated in the
UK, especially with the HD version where the user interface is incredibly sharp."

    All GFT Markets [http://www.gftuk.com ] clients can log into DealBook(R) using their
Kindle by simply entering their existing account details and password. Live markets news
and a full range of charting options, plus the ability to overlay key technical indicators
are also available. The application can be downloaded from the Amazon App Store
[http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_adr_app2?ie=UTF8&docId00644603 ].

    High quality images of the platform for reproduction are available on request.

    About GFT Markets

    From local offices in London, New Jersey, Grand Rapids, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, and
Tokyo, GFT provides its global client base with the opportunity to speculate and trade in
a broad range of markets, quickly, efficiently and securely. Most known for its
award-winning DealBook(R) platform [http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software ] available for
desktop [http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-360 ], the web
[http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-Web ], or mobile phone
[http://www.gftuk.com/Trading-Software/DealBook-Mobile ], GFT also provides options for
automated trading, 24/7 customer service, and competitive spreads even in times of market
volatility.

    Trading forex, CFDs, and spread bets is risky and not suitable for everyone. All of
these products (excluding Binary CFDs and Binary Spread Bets) are leveraged, and you can
lose more than your initial deposit. Don't trade more than you can afford to lose.

    GFT Global Markets UK Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services
Authority (FSA) for forex, CFDs, and Spread Bets. The FSA does not regulate Binary CFDs
and Binary Spread Bets. (c) 2012 Global Futures and Forex, Ltd. All rights reserved.
CD06UK.019.101112

GFT Markets

CONTACT: Media contacts: Tony Cross, Monk Communications, tony@monkcommunications.com, +44 (0) 7973 284 749

Soldiers Lose Weight

OXFORD, England, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    There's good news coming down the track for UK soldiers as their haversacks will be
much lighter due to new cutting edge battery technology.

    Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract to OXIS Energy
Ltd and LINCAD Ltd to develop rechargeable Polymer Lithium Sulfur batteries for UK forces
that are significantly lighter and safer than the conventional Lithium Ion batteries that
are in service. Within this collaboration, OXIS will further develop its pioneering cell
technology and LINCAD, along with OXIS will integrate these cells into the current
in-service battery volume using LINCAD's military battery expertise to ensure that the
final battery design is a safe and reliable replacement for the current in-service
battery.

    Lightening the load on soldiers is a priority for the UK MoD as each patrol soldier
currently carries a burden of around 8kg in batteries alone. Another major factor is
safety. The cells developed by OXIS can easily handle a wide variety of abuse conditions
including extreme temperatures, short circuit and nail penetration. They have passed the
test of bullet penetration. OXIS Polymer Lithium Sulfur batteries are biodegradable.

    OXIS CEO, Huw W. Hampson-Jones said, "OXIS Energy is thrilled that Dstl has chosen to
work with us and Lincad to develop Polymer Lithium Sulfur batteries for the MoD. We are
delighted that our technology will be used to make our soldiers safer and their jobs less
difficult."

    LINCAD Project Manager, Quintin Moore said "This is an exciting programme which brings
together the major benefits of OXIS Energy cell technology with the proven Lincad
expertise in producing high energy density military power solutions, to produce a power
solution that is not only inherently safe but more significantly will reduce the soldier's
burden."

    Dstl

    Dstl maximises the impact of science and technology (S&T) for the defence and security
of the UK, supplying sensitive and specialist S&T services for the Ministry of Defence
(MOD) and wider government.

    It starts from the presumption that work should be conducted by external suppliers
unless there is a clear reason for it to be done or led by Dstl. At present, around sixty
percent of the approximately GBP400 million MOD non-nuclear defence research programme,
managed through Dstl goes to industry and academia to deliver.

       
        OXIS ENERGY LIMITED
        Huw W. Hampson-Jones, CEO
        +44(0)1865-407-017
        huw@oxisenergy.com
        http://www.oxisenergy.com

        Lincad Ltd
        Quintin Moore, Project Manager
        +44(0)1252-894600
        quintin.moore@lincad.co.uk
        http://www.lincad.co.uk

OXIS Energy Ltd

Penclic Mouse:  Excellent Graphic Precision Through Ergonomic Design

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Penclic's revolutionary mouse design, resembling a pen in a holder, has received much
well-deserved rave for its outstanding ergonomic properties. But as excellent as these
are, the attentive focus may have overshadowed another, just as noteworthy quality of the
innovative device: its advantages over the traditional desktop mouse in both professional
and home graphic work.

    The advantage derives from the unique, new-thinking design and the way the Penclic
computer mouse [http://www.penclic.se/penclic-mus/penclic-mouse/?lang=en ] handles. While
traditional computer mice require quirky and sweeping arm movements to manoeuvre,
navigating the Penclic Mouse works very much like the pen it resembles.

    The pen-like grip provides solid control by just minimal hand and finger movements.
It works like an extension of your fingers, which facilitates remarkable precision in
demanding graphic exercises such as advanced image editing, illustration and CAD-related
tasks. Thanks to its ergonomic qualities, the precision mouse by Penclic also helps avoid
the strain and cramp-like feelings in the user's arm associated with extensive mouse
handling.

    Users accustomed to digital drawing tablets will immediately recognise and feel
comfortable with the way the Penclic Mouse performs, and other users will have no problems
getting the hang of it either. The learning curve is short, and most users should have
overcome any initial hurdles within the first few days.

    The Penclic precision mouse is, however, not intended as a substitute for the drawing
tablet, rather to provide a much more precise complement than the traditional mouse can
offer. But away from home or the office, when the tablet feels to bulky to bring along,
the Penclic Mouse can be an ideal stand-in for just about any task, except such that rely
on the tablet's pen point for perfect results, such as complex image masking or isolating.

    The pen is equipped with five programmable buttons (left, right, middle, back and
forward by default) and a scroll wheel that are all readily accessible at you fingertips.
To adjust to user preferences and the task at hand, the sensitivity can be altered in
several steps from 800-2400 dpi.

    The Penclic Mouse is available in two models: with USB connection or wireless. It is
compatible with all operating systems that support HID 1.1, among these Windows XP, MacOS
X and Linux/BND.

    For further information about Penclic, please contact: Penclic at +46-8-544-98-995,
contact@penclic.se, http://www.penclic.se

Penclic

A*STAR's Data Storage Institute Launches Next Generation 5mm Hybrid Hard Disk Drive

SINGAPORE, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    The "A-Drive", one of the world's thinnest 5mm hybrid hard drives in a 2.5" form
factor, was officially launched by Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office
and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry, to commemorate the Data Storage
Institute's (DSI) 20 years of R&D in the area of data storage capabilities.

    The "A-Drive" represents the next generation of storage innovation providing
capacities of up to 1 TB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with 32 GB Solid State Drive (SSD). This
potentially allows the "A-Drive" to store over 250,000 songs in its 5mm body. The
"A-Drive" also addresses limitations of the popular, yet expensive, flash-based SSD, as
well as the conventional HDD for the consumer and business industry.

    DSI's "A-Drive" is set to change the consumer and enterprise landscape, targeted
specifically for tablets, ultrabooks, and future data centres. With its slim form factor,
the "A-Drive" could fit into tablet devices, greatly expanding its storage space while
extending battery life by up to 30%. The "A-Drive" will be a cheaper alternative to the
SSDs currently used in ultrabooks, offering the same instant-on capability but with larger
storage capacity. In addition, the "A-Drive" can be extended for enterprise storage
applications, reducing power consumption by up to 50%, resulting in greener and more
efficient data centres with better optimisation of the already limited rack space.

    "Today, our year-long vision of creating a 5mm thin hybrid hard drive in 2.5" form
factor with increased storage capacity and reduced power consumption at a lower cost for
manufacturers has become a reality," said Dr. Pantelis Alexopoulos, Executive Director of
DSI. "We have managed to fit an amazing amount of innovation and advanced technology into
a thinner, cheaper, and faster design, and we think the consumer and enterprise impact
will be significant."

    One of the main challenges in reducing the thickness of current 7mm hard disk drives
by almost 30% without compromising on its performance and stability is its spindle motor
design. To achieve a reduction in size, DSI researchers developed a proprietary axial
field motor which runs smoother, quieter, more efficiently, lowering power consumption by
up to 70% yet at a fraction of the cost of SSDs. The motor's design has been patented,
along with 30 other unique designs for the "A-Drive". In addition, DSI has collaborated
with multinational corporations and local companies, such as Seiko Instruments, Miyoshi,
and Unisteel, to develop key components for the "A-Drive".

    For more information about DSI, please visit http://www.dsi.a-star.edu.sg.

    Media Enquiries

       
        Ogilvy Public Relations
        Gabriel Tan
        Tel: +65-6213-6956
        e-mail: gabriel.tan@ogilvy.com

       
        Data Storage Institute (DSI)
        Melissa Loh
        Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications
        Tel: +65-6874-6852
        e-mail: lohsm@scei.a-star.edu.sg

A*STAR Data Storage Institute

Fashion Brand 55DSL Launches With a Twitter Trend

MUMBAI, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Diesel-brand 55DSL Launches in India With an FWA Site of the Day Nomination and Over 5
Million Impressions

    55DSL is the fresh, young spin-off of the iconic Italian fashion brand Diesel. The
brand launched its presence in India with the campaign "Paint Your Town" recently. To
unleash its digital presence, 55DSL partnered with Brandmovers India to launch a visually
appealing and thought-provoking Twitter campaign and micro site built around the concept
of "55 Seconds To Live".

    Using the hashtag #55SecondsToLive, users tweeted about what they would do if they had
55 seconds to live. Within the first hour of launch, #55SecondsToLive was a trending topic
across India and continued for the next three days. The associated micro site has
generated over five million media impressions to date and a FWA (Favorite Website Award)
nomination within the first week.

    All #55SecondsToLive tweets painted a virtual graffiti wall on a micro site, unlocking
various 55DSL merchandise prizes. To date, the micro site has had more than 6,000 unique
visitors who stick around for 1.30 minutes on average.

    You can view the live site at http://www.55SecondsToLive.com [http://www.55SecondsToLive.com
] and also gain more insights with the campaign video,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJjT1DWDS0

    About Diesel Fashion India Reliance Private Limited:

    We're the shiny sports coupe in a convoy of stately, formal sedans. Reliance Brands is
part of the Reliance Industries Group. The company was started in October 2007 by Mr.
Darshan Mehta, with a mandate to "create long term value" through partnering with
international brands in India as also investing in home grown Indian Brands and launching
own Brands. Reliance Brands focuses on the premium to luxury segments of the fashion
business - ready to wear, footwear, beauty, accessories etc. It is dedicated to bringing
iconic international brands to India and elevate the world of fashion and lifestyle.

    Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Barman, Pallavi.Barman@ril.com, 91-22-40613283

Diesel Fashion India Reliance Private Limited

CONTACT: PRN

Toys"R"Us, Inc. Introduces 'Pay In Store' For Online Orders

New Option Allows Customers to Visit Any Toys"R"Us® or Babies"R"Us® Store Nationwide to Complete Their Online Order Using Any Payment Method - Cash or Credit - Accepted In Store

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced that it has launched "Pay In Store," a new payment option for orders placed through Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com. Customers now have the ability to shop thousands of toys and juvenile products available online and pay for them in any one of the company's 873 stores across the country, using any payment type, including cash or check. Payment is accepted at all registers. This service is the latest example of the company's continued efforts to enhance its omnichannel capabilities, utilizing all channels to provide customers with the most convenient shopping experience.

"Many moms, dads and gift-givers have asked for alternative payment methods when shopping on Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com, and we are very pleased to introduce this brand-new payment option for our customers just in time for the busy holiday shopping season," said Milton Pappas, Vice President, e-commerce Customer Experience, Toys"R"Us, U.S. "Pay In Store is yet another way we are integrating our store and online businesses, creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers."

Pay In Store serves as a convenient alternative payment option for customers who do not have a credit card or do not want to use their credit card online. Now, when shopping on Toysrus.com or Babiesrus.com, customers can simply select the Pay In Store option displayed as one of the Payment Method choices at checkout. Their order is then reserved, and they can visit their local "R"Us store to pay within 48 hours of receiving their confirmation e-mail. When paying in store, customers must bring a copy of the order confirmation e-mail to any register or display the e-mail on their smartphone to make their full payment. For added convenience, customers can use any payment type accepted at the store, including cash, check, credit cards and gift cards. Once payment is made, the order will be processed and shipped to the customer's home.

As a leading omnichannel retailer, Toys"R"Us continues to work to build the best consumer-facing network across all channels, integrating its store network, distribution centers, e-commerce business, mobile platform and social networking sites. Pay In Store is the newest addition to the company's robust omnichannel initiatives, including "Buy Online, Pick Up In Store," "Ship to Store" and "Ship from Store." For more information on this new, convenient payment option, please visit Toysrus.com/PayInStore. 

For all the latest news about the 2012 Holiday Season at Toys"R"Us, visit "R" Holiday Press Room at http://www.toysrusinc.com/press-room/r-holiday-press-room/.

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 873 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in more than 635 international stores and over 145 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com and FAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Additional information about Toys"R"Us, Inc. can be found on Toysrusinc.com. Follow Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us and FAO Schwarz on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus, Facebook.com/Babiesrus and Facebook.com/FAO and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

SOURCE  Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc.

CONTACT: Katie Reczek, +1-973-617-4381, Katie.Reczek@toysrus.com; Meghan Kennedy, +1-973-617-4807, Meghan.Kennedy@toysrus.com

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

Risk Managers Able to Centralise All Exposures Across Trading, Corporate and Banking Books With Misys' Collaborative Risk Management Solution

LONDON, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          With almost half of banks admitting their risk management programme is not
well formulated,* Misys Global Risk provides banks with the technology required to execute

                                their business strategies

    Misys has today launched a new generation of collaborative risk management solutions,
under the name of Misys Global Risk. The solution's best-in-class risk, regulatory and
workflow modules collaborate with a firm's in-house or third-party systems in a single
enterprise risk technology environment for the first time.

    With Misys Global Risk (MGR), banks and financial institutions can now obtain a
holistic view of the enterprise risk exposure at any point in time, via an intuitive,
interactive dashboard that brings on-demand transparency to limit, market, credit and
liquidity risk across trading and banking books The new solution also enables firms to
coordinate, control and manage risk from every part of their organisation, allowing users
to make proactive business decisions based on comprehensive risk intelligence.

    "Our recent research has identified collaboration as a critical success factor for
enterprise risk management," comments Peyman Mestchian, Managing Partner at Chartis
Research, "Collaborative risk management is about information sharing, consistency of risk
metrics, linkage between front, middle and back-office, embedding risk into performance
management and breaking down the traditional silos of risk, compliance and finance. Data
integration and information visualisation are key enablers for collaboration."

    "Creating a consistent and timely view of global exposure for the different aspects of
risk across the business can be a challenge," states Thierry Truche, Head of Product
Management, Misys Global Risk. "This is particularly true where financial institutions
operate across multiple trading systems. Management teams are feeling increased pressure
to show more ROI on their risk systems, improve transparency and produce reports on an
intra-day, or real-time, basis."

    MGR is an enterprise risk tool for collaborative risk management enabling financial
institutions to define their risk architecture to meet the constantly moving market and
regulations challenges. The solution has been designed as a modular risk solution that
combines finance and risk and gives banks improved intra-day analysis and reporting. The
solution consolidates all risk positions from connected modules on to a single interactive
dashboard for Chief Risk Officers and a customised dashboard for risk managers, allowing
users to drill down to any level of granularity and analyse and act on the information in
real-time.

    MGR proactively manages the entire spectrum of enterprise risk and regulations across
business lines and asset classes including:

       
        - Limits management
        - Credit risk
        - Counterparty credit risk
        - Credit assessment and monitoring
        - Market risk
        - Liquidity management
        - Dynamic asset & liabilities management (ALM).
        - Regulatory reporting to comply with Basel III and other regulatory frameworks

    * Source: Collaborative Risk Management - Chartis Research 2012

    About Misys

    Misys is at the forefront of the financial software industry, providing the broadest
portfolio of banking, treasury, trading and risk solutions available on the market. With
1,800 customers in 120 countries our team of domain experts and partners have an
unparalleled ability to address industry requirements at both a global and local level.

    Misys was formed by the merger of Misys with Turaz, which includes the award-winning
Kondor+ product line. Combined they are able to address all customer requirements across
both the banking and trading book businesses. Misys is the trusted partner that financial
services organisations turn to for help solving their most complex problems.

    Find out more at http://www.misys.com

       
        For further information please contact

        Edward Taylor
        Global Head of Public Relations
        Misys
        +44(0)20-3320-5530
        edward.taylor@misys.com

Misys

Google Apps Reseller Helps Businesses Recover After Hurricane Sandy

A Southern California Google Apps reseller lends a hand to struggling businesses on the opposite side of the country, swallowing significant costs in the aftermath of a debilitating natural disaster.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a holiday season, but for many on the Eastern seaboard, it feels like anything but. Hurricane Sandy has caused billions of dollars worth of damage and, right now, millions of people are simply trying to pull their lives and businesses back together. There's a long road ahead and the victims of Sandy are going to need all the aid they can get.

"The last thing these people need is to have to fork up thousands of dollars just to get their business up and communicating again," says Crisantos Hajibrahim head of ViWo Inc., a Google Apps Reseller. Google Apps for Business is a cloud based email service with a robust office suite and data storage, fortified by reliable servers all around the globe. Inspired by Thomas Paquet, CEO of G-Apps Masters, Hajibrahim has decided to waive Google Apps deployment fees for businesses affected by Sandy. "I want to help everyone in the best way I know how. If you're a business owner suffering from this horrendous storm, I want to help you get back on your feet. We will deploy Google Apps at no charge to you."

Andrew Racine, Sales Manager for ViWo, is proud to take part in the relief effort, "Educating businesses about the true, real life value of keeping your data in the cloud is what we do everyday. We want your business to be stable, even in the wake of a catastrophe such as this when hardware and computers are destroyed, their data will now all be saved in the cloud. Of course, we hope for the best, but life is unpredictable. Most people are too far away to help, but we're in a unique position to provide some real assistance."

Empathy can drive some truly remarkable actions. It seems that remarkable is just what the East Coast is needing. Hopefully, Crisantos and ViWo will set the standard for businesses all around the country, contributing to the greater good, and making sure that all Americans can bounce back, even from heartbreaking hazards like Sandy.

Gerrit London writes press releases for ViWo Inc.

SOURCE  ViWo

ViWo

CONTACT: Gerrit London, VIWO, +1-805-444-1549, gerrit@viwoinc.com, http://www.viwoinc.com/

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

Easy-to-Use Resource Available to Look Up Unrestricted Burn Days

WhenToBurn.com is a location-based, single-point resource for residents to access current burn status and cleaner burning tips

STOCKTON, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting November 1, the winter burning curtailment season begins, which can cause confusion about the restrictions that may be imposed on fireplace usage by local air districts. Residents in the Western U.S. can check http://www.WhenToBurn.com for a single-point resource on when they can burn and ways to reduce emissions from their fireplaces.

A typical winter burn program runs from November through February. Most days during this period it is acceptable to burn, but mandatory no burn days can be issued at the discretion of the local districts if the concentration of particulate matter (PM2.5) is outside of each district's prescribed threshold. Residents are encouraged to use http://www.WhenToBurn.com as a simple, go-to resource for burn ban information. WhentoBurn.com aggregates information from local air districts into one portal, so the user can simply enter his or her zip code to access the local burn status.

Air districts reported include:

    --  City of Albuquerque
    --  Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Spare the Air Alerts)
    --  Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
    --  Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
    --  Maricopa County Air Quality Department
    --  Northwest Clean Air Agency
    --  Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
    --  Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
    --  Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
    --  Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District
    --  San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
    --  Southwest Clean Air Agency
    --  Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
    --  Utah Department of Environmental Quality
In order to help maintain clean air quality, the following tips are recommended:

    --  Always ensure the flue is open before lighting a fire and that there is
        an adequate draft up the chimney.
    --  Have a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep(® )inspect and clean chimneys
        annually. The Chimney Safety Institute of America's website offers a
        Certified Professional Locator.
    --  Never burn garbage or plastic.
    --  Regularly remove ashes from the fireplace to maintain proper airflow.
        Always empty the ashes into a metal container with a lid and store
        outside on a concrete surface.
    --  Use manufactured fire logs, like those from Duraflame, instead of wood;
        they burn up to 80 percent cleaner than an equivalent duration wood
        fire.
    --  If burning wood, use only dry, seasoned cordwood (dried for at least six
        months with less than 20 percent moisture), and always use a
        manufactured firestarter to minimize excessive emissions that can occur
        during the ignition of the fire.
The online resource is provided by the fire log manufacturer Duraflame, Inc. as part of a longstanding public education program to promote cleaner burning practices.  Duraflame has worked cooperatively over the years with many local air districts, and, through this work, recognized the need to create a user friendly, one-stop resource for information on burning.

About Duraflame, Inc.

Duraflame, Inc. is America's fire log brand leader.  Headquartered in Stockton, Calif., Duraflame is a privately held, family-owned company that has been in business for more than 40 years.  The company produces and distributes fire logs, fire starters, fireplace accessories, barbecue and outdoor products.  More information about Duraflame and its product line is available at http://www.duraflame.com.

SOURCE  Duraflame, Inc.

Duraflame, Inc.

CONTACT: Matt Smedley, +1-503-467-4686, msmedley@frause.com

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

ThinkForex® Announces Free Forex VPS Promotion for New Live Account Holders

Qualified Traders will Receive a Free Forex VPS with No Trading Requirements for 60 Days

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex(®), a leading international Forex broker, today announced its limited time free Forex VPS promotion that offers a free VPS (virtual private server) to new MetaTrader 4 Standard and MetaTrader 4 Pro live online Forex account holders. To qualify, Forex traders must open a live online Forex account and meet minimum funding requirements. During this unique one-time offer, there will be no trading requirements for 60 days.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110927/CG76079LOGO)

About VPS

The ThinkForex Forex VPS works as a standalone computer system that allows you to safely access and manage your automated trading platform from anywhere in the world. Our revolutionary Forex VPS improves your Forex trading performance and eases concerns about the stability and security of your operating environment. With our trading server and VPS server both located in London, Forex traders experience low latency execution of less than 2 m/s. Traders can choose between two types of VPS: VPS Pro and VPS Pro Plus.

    The VPS Pro features include:   The VPS Pro Plus features include:
    Server: London Latency: Less     Server: London Latency: Less than 2 m/s
     than 2 m/s RAM: 1 GB CPU: 1     RAM: 2 GB CPU: 1 Operating System:
     Operating System: Windows 2003  Windows 2003
To participate in this promotion:

1) Open a Trading Account: Open a live ThinkForex MetaTrader 4 Standard or MetaTrader 4 Pro trading account by completing the online application.

2) Fund your Account: Once you are approved, fund your online forex account with minimum funding requirements*.

3) Opt-in to this Promotion: Opt-in by emailing support@thinkforex.com with the promotion code FREEVPS102012 along with your new live account number as the subject line.

4) Claim your Free VPS: Receive your complimentary Forex VPS by signing up at TFXVPS.com. Include your ThinkForex account number in the space provided and choose either VPS Pro or VPS Pro Plus as your VPS type.

*Terms and Conditions apply. This offer is valid from November 1 through November 30, 2012.

For more information about this limited time promotion from ThinkForex, visit our Forex promotions page.

About ThinkForex

ThinkForex is a leading international Forex broker. For more information, please visit http://www.thinkforex.com.

    Contact:                Lindsey McCaleb
                            ThinkForex
                            lmccaleb@thinkforex.com
SOURCE  ThinkForex

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110927/CG76079LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
ThinkForex

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

Capstone Reports Senior Management Change

VANCOUVER, Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Capstone Mining Corp. ("Capstone")
(TSX: CS) today announced the resignation of Mr. Tony Giardini, CA,
CPA, as Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Capstone,
effective November 30, 2012.

Mr. Giardini has accepted the position of Executive Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer at Kinross Gold Corporation. "We understand
Tony's decision to accept the opportunity at Kinross and wish him the
best," said Darren Pylot, President and CEO of Capstone.

Capstone will immediately commence a search for a new Chief Financial
Officer.

About Capstone Mining Corp.

Capstone Mining Corp. is a Canadian base metals mining company with two
producing copper mines, the Cozamin copper-silver-zinc-lead mine
located in Zacatecas State, Mexico and the Minto copper-gold-silver
mine in Yukon, Canada. In addition, Capstone has two development
projects, the large scale 70% owned Santo Domingo copper-iron-gold
project in Chile in partnership with Korea Resources Corporation and
the 100% owned Kutcho copper-zinc-gold-silver project in British
Columbia, as well as exploration at properties in Australia, Canada,
Chile and Mexico. Using its cash flow and strong balance sheet as a
springboard, Capstone aims to grow organically through continued
mineral resource and reserve expansions and through acquisitions in
politically stable, mining-friendly regions. Additional information is
available at http://www.capstonemining.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain "forward-looking information" within the
meaning of Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking
statements"). These forward-looking statements are made as of the date
of this document and Capstone does not intend, and does not assume any
obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as
required under applicable securities legislation. By their very nature
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of Capstone to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Capstone Mining Corp.

Capstone Mining Corp.

CONTACT:  Cindy Burnett, VP, Investor Relations and Communications
604-637-8157
cburnett@capstonemining.com