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NOTCH - India's First Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine Releases its Second Issue

CHENNAI, October 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Notch Media Pvt Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

Netrounds Releases Free Tool for IPTV Testing and Monitoring

LULEA, Sweden, October 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Netrounds today announced the availability of Netrounds Free, a feature-limited yet
fully functional version of its cloud-based IPTV testing and monitoring service. As a
forever-free offering, Netrounds Free is targeted to IPTV providers as a much more
user-friendly and powerful alternative than traditional open source command line tools,
often used during initial IPTV introductions.

    Netrounds Free includes support for IPTV testing and is automatically provisioned
anywhere in the world by downloading and deploying up to two measurements probes. Results
from the probes, such as MPEG loss, jitter and invalid stream, are retrieved from the
cloud-based servers through an easy-to-use web interface.

    "Almost everything moves to the cloud thanks to all benefits of such solutions. The
free version of Netrounds now being released strengthens our position as the number 1
cloud-based tool for network testing and measurements. Netrounds Free is definitely first
in its kind and changes the game for IPTV testing and monitoring", says Marcus Jonsson,
Chief Marketing Officer at Netrounds.

    Netrounds is the world-leading cloud solution for IP network and service testing to
reduce customer churn thanks to quick troubleshooting. Netrounds is used by more than 100
customers globally, such as Telenor in Sweden and KabelNoord in the Netherlands. Netrounds
is an all-in-one tool for testing triple play services and combines a wide range of
testing capabilities with a superior ease of use.

       
        Contact information:
        Netrounds Solutions AB
        Marcus Jonsson, Chief Marketing Officer, +46-70-666-27-33, marcus.jonsson@netrounds.com
         [marcus.jonsson@absilion.com ],
        http://www.netrounds.com

Netrounds Solutions AB

Pitney Bowes Launches Latest and Updated Version of Digital Franking Machines

NEW DELHI, October 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ensuring Efficient and Effective Digital Migration in Franking Technology

    Pitney Bowes launched its first digital franking machine in India in 2010. Since then,
there have been many transformations in technology that made the digital franking machines
more user-friendly. Pitney Bowes digital franking machines have helped the users to
migrate from electronic to digital platform.

    Pitney Bowes India has recently launched the latest and updated version of DM Series
digital franking machines, duly approved by India Post. The new digital franking machine
is feature-packed and future-proof.

    The DM Series comes in 3 models - DM 100i, DM 130i and DM 140i. These machines can
frank up to Rs. 9999.99 in postage value and has added security such as 6-digit
alphanumeric password for machine locking and funds downloading. The innovative DM Series
allows users to frank up to 55 letters per minute and tracks postage spend in up to 50
departmental accounts. The DM Series also comes with an optional weighing platform that
can weigh items up to 35 kg. This feature ensures that the new range is perfect for
businesses such as e-shopping/Internet traders which require sending heavy mail packages
via India Post.

    The new version of DM Series complies with Digital Postal Mark (DPM) Version 2, which
is the latest standard for digital franking machines issued by Department of Post, India.

    "The upgraded version of digital franking machines with capacity to frank up to Rs.
9,999 would help customers who send out foreign mail or parcels through Post. With this
enhancement in the feature, we hope to expand the user base of franking machines with more
customers switching to franking in the Indian market," said K.M. Nanaiah, Managing
Director of Pitney Bowes India.

    The company informed that according to an India Post notification, only the new
version of digital franking machines will be given postal license for usage.

    More specific product details for the DM Series are available on
http://pitneybowes.co.in

    Availability

    New version of DM Series is now available in Indian market.

    About Pitney Bowes

    Delivering more than 90 years of invention, Pitney Bowes provides business
communications software [http://www.pb.com/software ], mailing systems
[http://www.pb.com/equipment/Postage-Meters-and-Scales/index.shtml ] and services
[http://www.pb.com/services ] that integrate physical and digital communications channels.
Long known for making its customers more productive, Pitney Bowes is increasingly helping
other companies grow their business through advanced customer communications management.
Pitney Bowes is a $5.3 billion company with 29,000 employees worldwide. Pitney Bowes:
Every connection is a new opportunity(TM). http://www.pb.com

    About Pitney Bowes India

    Pitney Bowes India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) Pitney
Bowes India is the only mailstream solutions provider with a direct presence in India. As
the leading provider for pre- and post-print solutions and equipment, its 7 offices serve
over 12,000 customers, including large enterprises and small-medium businesses. For more
information, please visit http://www.pitneybowes.co.in

    Primary Media Contact: Jitin Jain, jitin.jain@pb.com, 91-9999888905

    Secondary Media Contact: Amardeep Dhingra, amardeep.dhingra@pb.com, 91-9999905722

Pitney Bowes India Pvt Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

Qatar International Islamic Bank Speeds Payment Processing for its Customers Through Qatar's Automated Clearing House Network

DOHA, Qatar, October 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB), a leading full-service bank in Qatar, has
successfully gone live with Misys' payment solution, Misys Payment Manager. The bank
selected Misys to support its transition onto Qatar's Automated Clearing House (ACH)
network and will now be able to make simple, secure and reliable payments through this
network.

    The ACH project's scope was to connect Qatar Central Bank with all banks in the
country in order to deploy Direct Debit and Direct Credit payment transactions, which
provides a simple, secure and reliable means for banks to make payments via electronic
transfer. QIIB has implemented Misys Payment Manager to provide comprehensive support for
Direct Debits thereby helping to reduce the volume of cheques received. The bank can now
process any types of payments regardless of size, complexity and structure. It has
improved efficiency through compliance with the ISO20022 standard format for payments and
process automation enabling it to comply with local regulations and maintain its high
standard of customer service.

    "Customer service is key to us remaining ahead of our competitors and at the forefront
of the industry," comments Ali Al-Mesaifi, Chief Operating Officer at QIIB. "With that as
a continuing goal coupled with the challenge of complying with the local regulations,
Misys' solution offers a quick and low risk way to innovate our payments infrastructure.
The solution includes functionality that extends visibility and control of both outbound
and inbound payments through the complete payment life-cycle, from initiation to
settlement. We have worked closely with Misys for many years now and are pleased to extend
this partnership to enable us to strengthen our business and maintain our competitive
edge."

    "Misys is recognized as a global expert in terms of helping banks to integrate their
existing systems with new payment networks. Misys Payment Manager's flexible architecture
allows banks to take a phased approach to the transformation of their payment systems,"
states Maruf Majed, Managing Director, Middle East for Misys. "They can focus on the
resolution of specific business issues through a series of manageable projects. Migrating
to a strategic payments environment can be achieved while delivering ongoing benefit and
early return on investment."

    Since its entry into the Middle East and African markets in 1982, Misys has solidified
its position working alongside local market participants to provide scalable, reliable and
long-standing software solutions to support complex business needs. By optimizing their
global experience with local knowledge, comprehensive solutions and industry insight,
Misys continues to grow and strengthen its leadership position within the Middle East and
Africa's financial services industry.

    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 [outbind://35/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

Synergex Announces KitaroDB, A Native NoSQL Database For Windows

Provides a fast, scalable NoSQL key/value store for WinRT, Win 32, and .NET

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synergex International Corp. today announced their release of KitaroDB 1.0, a free NoSQL database that runs natively in the WinRT, Win32, and .NET environments. KitaroDB is a fast, efficient data store that supports key-value pairs as well as intrusive keys, and can be used by developers across Microsoft's platforms.

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Based on a commercial database driving enterprise applications for more than 25 years, KitaroDB brings NoSQL to WinRT, the new Windows 8 UI, and also supports Win32 and .NET applications. Capable of thousands of operations per second, KitaroDB is nevertheless small enough to fit on client devices -- leaving resources available for the rest of the application. The easy-to-use interface enables developers to spend their time programming application features, and not worrying about how to push their schemaless data into a rigid schema.

Under the hood, KitaroDB is a cross-platform B-tree database written in pure C. Continuously enhanced since its release in 1985, this database is at the heart of enterprise solutions at Fortune-level companies around the world. "Because we leverage [KitaroDB]...the read processing is greatly accelerated, to the tune of hundreds of times faster." states Carl Wysocki, R&D Manager, WorkWise, Inc., a leading provider of ERP manufacturing systems.  "We've got 5,000 named users plus 1,200 concurrent users, and see peak usage of 20 million operations per hour," said Jeff Jolley, Director of Architecture and Standards, Hilton Grand Vacations.

KitaroDB 1.0 features include:
- Intuitive interfaces for programmers using C#, VB, HTML5/JavaScript, C++ and C
- Support for large sector drives
- Minimal overhead, consuming less than a megabyte of memory resources
- A durable, on-disk data store with a 100TB storage limit
- Asynchronous and synchronous operations
- Flexibility to be used as either a key-value store or with intrusive key access

With today's launch of KitaroDB 1.0, Synergex has also released an open source application that's powered by KitaroDB. "Baconography" is a Reddit client for Windows 8. Using KitaroDB's ability to store data on-disk, Baconography is able to provide an excellent user experience regardless of the status of the internet connection. Baconography's source is available on github.com, and the application has been submitted to the Windows Store. 

Plans for future KitaroDB versions include support for Linux and other platforms, support for records larger than 64K, and a specialized server edition.

"We're extremely excited to introduce KitaroDB," states Roger Andrews, CTO at Synergex. "It lets developers incorporate local storage for applications that might otherwise fall over if internet connections are lost. Plus, their local data stores are in the exact same format as they'd otherwise expect to use, which means a lot less coding, and a lot less room for error."

Synergex previously launched KitaroDB v0.8 for WinRT applications to coincide with Microsoft's September release of Visual Studio 2012. Today's release coincides with Microsoft's recent Windows 8 release and includes feature and performance improvements to the WinRT version, plus the addition of Win32 and .NET CLR support.

KitaroDB is provided free of charge, and support subscriptions are available. For more information, visit KitaroDB.com.

About Synergex

For more than 35 years, Synergex technologies have been at the foundation of many of the business applications that drive commerce around the world. Every day, users in e-commerce, global logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries interact with systems built on Synergex solutions. Today we offer the latest technologies and broad expertise that enable companies around the globe to develop and use applications to their fullest potential.

CONTACT:
Cindy Limburg
916-853-0341
cindy.limburg@synergex.com

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NI PXIe-5667 Receiver Delivers Best-in-Class Measurement Performance to Meet Common Spectrum Monitoring and Signal Surveillance Challenges

News Highlights

- The NI PXIe-5667 3.6 and 7 GHz spectrum monitoring receivers feature best-in-class dynamic range of over 110 dB and distortion performance with third-order intercept (TOI) of over 17 dBm.

- Built on the award-winning, high-performance NI PXIe-5665 vector signal analyzer (VSA) architecture, the wide-band receiver is ideal for over-the-air RF measurements.

- In addition to industry-leading analog specifications, the NI PXIe-5667 allows users to perform real-time signal analysis and advanced signal processing in user-configurable FPGA hardware.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the NI PXIe-5667 spectrum monitoring receiver( )to address radio monitoring, interference detection, spectrum regulation and related applications in line with ITU recommendations.

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Coupled with NI FlexRIO and the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module, the NI PXIe-5667 can perform real-time analysis of RF signals such as continuous spectrum monitoring, spectrogram and advanced signal processing in the FPGA hardware without the latency of moving data to and from the host controller or PC. Available LabVIEW FPGA IP include digital downconverter channelization, frequency hop detection and the ability to uncover spectrum mask violations.

Quotes

"We are extremely pleased with the performance of the NI PXIe-5667," said Jin Bains, vice president of R&D for RF at National Instruments. "Its phenomenal dynamic range and scan rate, which is more than 10 times better than that of competing receivers, make it a game changer for radio monitoring applications."

Product Features

    --  Frequency range from 20 Hz to 7 GHz with up to 50 MHz real-time
        bandwidth
    --  RF spectrum with scan rates of up to 30 GHz/s
    --  Dynamic range >110 dB and noise figure <12 dB
    --  Second-order intercept point of 80 dBm and TOI >17 dBm
    --  Real-time signal analysis and advanced signal processing in FPGA
        hardware

Click to Tweet: New receiver from @NIGlobal solves common spectrum monitoring issues bit.ly/QPJeid

Readers can learn more about the NI PXIe-5667 athttp://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/211019.

Pricing and Contact Information

    NI PXIe-5667                                               11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas 78759-3504
    Priced* from $36,999; EUR31,000; YEN3,948,000              Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512) 683-9300
    Web: http://sine.ni.com/nips/cds/view/p/lang/en/nid/211019 Email: info@ni.com
    *All prices subject to change

About National Instruments

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

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

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

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Pandora Redefines Mobile Internet Radio

Pandora 4.0 for iOS and Android Smartphones Sets New Standard for Music Discovery, Exploration and Sharing

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, today announced that the company's popular mobile application for both iOS and Android smartphones has undergone its biggest redesign since launching on the two major platforms.

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Pandora 4.0 offers listeners a better music experience with expanded listening functionality, a detailed personal music profile, diverse social sharing capabilities and other innovative features that are available on mobile for the first time. Pandora 4.0, which marks the first time a uniform interface exists across both iOS and Android smartphone platforms, provides listeners an ideal environment for music discovery, exploration and sharing.

Pandora Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Joe Kennedy said, "Pandora has now surpassed 175 million registered users and more than 115 million have accessed Pandora on a smartphone. Our listeners' extraordinary embrace of personalized radio on their smartphones has enabled Pandora to reach massive scale in mobile and over 1 in 3 smartphone users in the US have listened to Pandora in the past month. With Pandora 4.0 we have combined years of innovation and learning into one cross-platform app that sets a new standard for mobile personalized radio."

Pandora, which now sees more than 75% of total listening taking place on mobile and other connected devices, also holds a leadership position in the mobile advertising market, where it is second only to Google in US mobile advertising revenue.

Featuring a completely redesigned listener interface, Pandora 4.0 on both iOS and Android smartphones includes:

    --  Expanded Listening Functionality - Significantly upgraded core features
        of the app create an even better listening experience and include
        prominent placement of controls to easily add variety, shuffle specific
        stations, rename stations and view station details.  Simplified
        navigation to browse genre stations on mobile for the first time makes
        the more than 400 genres of music on Pandora more easily accessible.
    --  Robust Artist Pages - Designed for listeners to easily explore and learn
        more about the artist, album, track and station that is playing;
        includes improved artist biographies, album discographies, genome traits
        of the current track spinning and lyrics.
    --  Personal Music Profile - Brand new music profile serves as a detailed
        timeline of Pandora listening for each user, capturing their personal
        musical preferences such as stations created, bookmarked tracks and
        thumb history.  Listeners can choose to share their profile or keep it
        private.
    --  Music Feed - New music activity feed offers a centralized place for
        listeners to find and follow friends and explore what listeners with
        similar musical tastes are discovering and enjoying on Pandora.
    --  Instant Sharing Capabilities - Social sharing features are available on
        mobile for the first time with listeners able to easily share links to
        favorite stations and tracks with friends and followers on Pandora,
        Facebook and Twitter.
Pandora Chief Technology Officer and EVP of Product Tom Conrad said, "For more than a decade now our engineering team has been singularly focused on perfecting the personalized radio listening experience. Pandora 4.0 represents years of product development and innovation, both in the front end user interface and the backend infrastructure.  By unifying our experience across the web and mobile we have put ourselves in a great position to lead the industry for years to come."

In order to help listeners better discover and take advantage of the new features of Pandora 4.0, the company has partnered with four major advertisers to sponsor tips and information inside the app. The exclusive launch partner lineup features McDonald's, Nike, Sony Pictures and State Farm; each of these brands will also launch mobile campaigns that will appear in highlighted new social features of Pandora 4.0 in the coming weeks.

Pandora 4.0 for iOS smartphones is now available for download in the App Store. Pandora 4.0 for Android smartphones will be available for download in the Google Play store in the coming weeks.

In related mobile news, Microsoft today announced that Pandora is coming to Windows Phone in early Q1 2013 with one year of ad-free music. More details on that are available via the Microsoft press center at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/windowsphone/.

ABOUT PANDORA

Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music and comedy they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project(®), a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora(®) internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people turn on Pandora every month to hear music they love. http://www.pandora.com

SOURCE  Pandora

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Pandora

CONTACT: Amanda Livingood, Pandora Communications and Public Relations, (510) 842-6996, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, (510) 842-6960, investor@pandora.com

Cavium's Wireless Display Adapters Deliver Enhanced and Optimized Functionality for the Latest Android 4.2 Release for Smartphones and Tablets

Android 4.2 adds official support for Miracast(TM) devices, with optimized and enhanced end-user experience with Cavium's PureVu® Wireless Display Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavium, Inc (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications and digital home applications, today announced the availability of enhanced wireless display adapters that are designed to deliver an optimized user experience with the latest Android 4.2 release for mobile devices.  Through these enhancements, major smartphone and tablet OEMs using Android 4.2 will be able to offer the consumers a superior wireless display experience when using Cavium-based receiver designs.  Cavium's wireless display solutions have already been deployed in the market with a broad range of tier 1 mobile and adapter OEMs.  This capability can further accelerate the adoption of wireless display on mobile devices by enabling end-to-end optimized functionality as the industry moves to the new Android 4.2 release.

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Until now, adding wireless display capability to a smartphone or a tablet has required significant development effort to build the transmit software on the mobile device from the ground up, with the effort varying by application processor, operating system version, and Wi-Fi(®) module. The native Android support for wireless display functionality will now slash the development cost and significantly reduce the time to market for smartphone and tablet OEMs deploying this feature across different application processors and different versions of the operating system.  The Android specific optimizations of Cavium's receivers offer time-to-market advantages to OEMs, while the flexibility of Cavium's solutions enables differentiation and customization. Cavium's USB-powered, small form-factor, low cost, and now Android-optimized reference platforms are ideally suited to address the needs of the mobile industry, as the OEMs and mobile operators seek new paths for bringing value-add features to consumers. 

"We are very excited to support the native wireless display functionality in Android 4.2," said Raj Singh, General Manager of Cavium's Digital Home and Office Division. "Cavium's PureVu(TM) Media SoC has already experienced rapid adoption among top tier OEMs within the mobile industry due to its differentiating features and low latency. Our latest adapter enhancements create an optimized end-to-end solution for mobile OEMs and operators, which they can leverage to deliver differentiated products within an accelerated timeline."

About Cavium, Inc
Cavium is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and the digital home. Cavium offers a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in performance from 10 Mbps to over 100 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium's processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium's principal offices are in San Jose, California with design team locations in California, Massachusetts, India and China. For more information, please visit: http://www.cavium.com.

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CONTACT: Angel Atondo, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, +1-408-943-7417,  angel.atondo@caviumnetworks.com

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

Santillana's Digital Library Now Available on Apple's iBookstore Latin America

MIAMI, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prisa Ediciones (Santillana's trade division) announced the launch of its global catalog on Apple's Latin American iBookstore. The digital catalog includes the most prominent works published by the publisher's imprints Alfaguara, Taurus,Suma, Alfaguara Infantil y Juvenil, Aguilar, El Pais-Aguilar and Punto de Lectura.

"The arrival of the iBookstore in Latin America means a qualitative jump for energizing the digital book market in the entire region. This presents a splendid opportunity to broadcast our eBook offerings to millions of readers throughout the continent, making the greatest works by the most celebrated authors available to them," said Armando Collazos, Global Managing Director at Prisa Ediciones. Previously, Santillana's digital catalog had been accessible through the iBookstore in Spain and the United States.

Now, readers across the region will have access to 2,500 titles. Written by prominent authors, both national and international, the catalog includes works in genres of fiction, essay, gastronomy, travel, and current affairs. Noteworthy is the release of Arturo Perez-Reverte's latest novel, El tango de la guardia vieja, which becomes available in the United States and Puerto Rico on November 21st, 2012.

Santillana's digital catalog also includes new eBooks in advanced formats, such as Fixed Layout and iBooks Author, specifically recommended for illustrated works, children's books, comics, and books on gastronomy such as Tacos, quesadillas y burritos, Palomitas and Objetivo: cupcake perfect by El Pais-Aguilar.

You may find Santillana's full Latin-American iBookstore catalogue by visiting http://www.itunes.com/la/ibookstore.

SOURCE  Santillana

Santillana

CONTACT: Carolina Schwarz, +1-305-591-9522 ext 225, cschwarz@santillanausa.com

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

Cavium Ships Game Changing NEURON Search(TM) Processor Family

Featured Highlights:

--Replaces legacy TCAMs, Up to 4X capacity, in as little as a quarter of the power

--Significantly reduces cost and board area

--Dramatically higher IPv6 performance & capacity compared to TCAMs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, and the digital home, today announced shipment of the NEURON Search(TM) Processor family to Networking OEM customers for their system designs. The new, groundbreaking NEURON Search Processor family is targeted at a wide range of high performance, L2-L4 Network Search applications in Enterprise and Service Provider Infrastructure equipment. It supports both IPv4 and IPv6 rules and delivers 100 million to over 1 billion searches per second with guaranteed low latency. With up to 4x the capacity per chip enabling the replacement of four existing state-of-the-art 40 Mbit TCAMs, the NEURON Search processors consume as little as a quarter of the power of Legacy TCAMs, while slashing the cost, making them ideal for a wide range of Enterprise, Data Center, Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Wired/Wireless Service Provider applications.

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Expensive, power hungry legacy TCAMs and low performance algorithmic forwarding search processors until now have slowed the potential wider adoption of search technology. Cavium researchers took a completely different approach and developed groundbreaking, patent-pending search technology that removes several critical constraints, which enables highly flexible storage with very high capacity and low power. Additionally, Cavium NEURON Search technology enables consistent storage and performance while migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 unlike TCAMs.  In TCAMs the number of rules falls dramatically going from IPv4 to IPv6. These compelling advantages will enable wider adoption of search technology.

"NEURON Search Processor family is a new highly-innovative product line from Cavium that provides breakthrough benefits to our customers," said Rajneesh Gaur, General Manager of Cavium's Accelerator & Adapter Group. "Our system test results on this product family so far have met or exceeded all our designs specifications for performance, power, storage and cost.  Our customers are delighted with these results." 

"Cavium has entered the search-coprocessor market as its growth accelerates from the transition of IPv4 to IPv6 combined with greater port rates," said Jag Bolaria, Senior Analyst at The Linley Group.  "NEURON product family's unique technology enables it to offer leading capacity as well as capacity per watt.  These advantages position Cavium to win new designs against alternative TCAM solutions."

The NEURON Search Processor family provides connectivity to a wide range of home-grown and merchant NPUs/ASICs as well as multi-core processors including Cavium's OCTEON(®) processors using the industry standard high bandwidth Interlaken/LA serial IO interface. It provides tremendous flexibility in storing rules and specifying rule table formats. An easy to use SDK is provided for configuration, real-time updates without disrupting traffic, and management. The ease-of-use of this software is in sharp contrast to the complex management software needed for TCAMs today and will help OEMs in rapidly integrating these products into their product lines.

The complete NEURON Search Processor hardware and software solution has been successfully tested with real-world rules from several Tier 1 Networking OEMs and has met stringent performance requirements while providing significantly more storage than is available today.

Availability

Cavium is currently sampling the NEURON Search Processor family to customers worldwide with production planned for 1H 2013. Hardware design collateral including data sheet, reference design, hardware design guide, device models and Software Development Kit (SDK) are available now. Please contact your Cavium sales representative for additional details.

About Cavium, Inc

Cavium is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and the digital home. Cavium offers a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in performance from 10 Mbps to over 100 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium's processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium's principal offices are in San Jose, California with design team locations in California, Massachusetts, India and China. For more information, please visit: http://www.cavium.com.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions and current expectations. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the timely and efficient completion of process design and transfer to manufacturing, assembly and test processes; manufacturing difficulties; the quality and performance of our products; the rate at which our new products are adopted; rate of new design wins; and other risks and uncertainties described more fully in our documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. More information about these and other risks that may impact Cavium's business are set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2012. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and we assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Angel Atondo, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, +1-408-943-7417, angel.atondo@cavium.com

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

National Leaders Discuss Equity in 21st Century America

Momentum Magazine, centered around the coming New Majority in America, live today

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The seventh issue of #MomentumMagazine revolves around one question: What does the New Majority mean for America in the 21st Century? The issue features content from Paul Rogers, Crea8ting Futures; Ali Noorani, National Immigration Forum; Athayde Motta, The Baoba Fund for Racial Equity; Cole, Brown Boi Project; Nancy Gutierrez, Katiusca Moreno, Karen Maldonado, and Lizette B. Suxo, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Anthony Jewett, Tides; and the leadership team of Tides 21st Century.

"This issue of Momentum Magazine focuses on the challenges and opportunities posed by the coming demographic shifts in America," says Kate Byrne, Director of Marketing & Communications at Tides. "By current projections, America will be a new-majority nation by 2042. The question of 'What will this New Majority mean for America?' is one we grapple with every day, as we strive towards creating a preferred and equitable future for all."

Momentum Magazine is a monthly digital publication published by Tides. In keeping with Tides' mandate to evolve product and service innovation across the sector, and based on our seminal Momentum Leadership Conference series, Momentum is a quarterly publication that spotlights the world's leading and emerging social change-makers. Covering issues ranging from the environment, to education, health, and social and racial equity, Momentum seeks to educate, inspire, and motivate activists, investors donors and doers to action.

SOURCE  Tides Network

Tides Network

CONTACT: Kate Byrne, +1-415-561-7884, kbyrne@tides.org

Web Site: http://momentum.tides.org

Gameloft Announces 12 of its Most Popular Titles Coming to Xbox for Windows Phone 8

PARIS, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

         A full lineup of games optimized with new Xbox features for Windows Phone 8

    Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, announces a lineup
of 12 of their most popular titles to be optimized for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8
platform. Optimized to take advantage of the Xbox ecosystem and services, Gameloft
promises to bring a diversified games' portfolio of immersive and social experiences for
fans of every game genre. Users will have the possibility to connect with their friends
and to follow their scores via Xbox Leaderboards and Xbox Achievements.

    Headlining the titles coming to Windows Phone is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, one of
Gameloft's most anticipated titles for Christmas 2012. Since the launch of the Gameloft
franchise in 2009, over 6.3 million copies of the game have been sold. Last year's
installment, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, has not only seen over 1.5 million monthly
active users but is also the first mobile game ever to be made available in Major League
Gaming US.

    Other titles such as UNO(TM) and Friends, Shark Dash,TexasPoker for Prizes and Fashion
Icon, will be optimized to support Play-Pause-Resume via Xbox's Cloud Storage. Gamers can
begin playing their game on one device and resume their progress on another Xbox connected
mobile device.

    Asphalt 7: Heat, N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance,Order and Chaos Online,
UNO(TM) & Friends,TexasPoker for Prizes and Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour will offer
multiplayer modes. Users can enjoy intense multiplayer action games or fun and friendly
casual games with their Xbox friends.

    The full list of Gameloft titles coming to Windows Phone 8 includes:

    Ice Age Village
N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Shark Dash
Asphalt 7: Heat
The Dark Knight Rises
UNO(TM) & Friends
Order & Chaos Online
The Amazing Spider-Man
Fashion Icon
Poker for Prizes
Real Soccer 2013

    "Gameloft is thrilled to be able to take advantage of the integrated Xbox gaming
service on Windows Phone 8," said Baudouin Corman Vice-President of Publishing for the
Americas at Gameloft. "As smartphones continue to gain ground as one of the most widely
adopted gaming devices, we see this as a great opportunity for us to optimize our titles
for Windows Phone 8 users to enjoy with the platform's new features."

    "The introduction of Windows Phone 8 represents a tremendous opportunity for
developers to deliver better apps and games to more markets around the world," said Todd
Brix, Senior Director, Windows Phone Apps, Microsoft Corp. "With a new Start
screen,customizable Live tiles and great games from leading companies like Gameloft,
Windows Phone 8 offers the mostpersonal smartphone experience available," he continued.

    Gameloft's lineup of 12 titles will run across all Windows 8 Phones soon from partners
including Nokia, Samsung and HTC.

    For more information about Gameloft and their growing lineup of titles, please visit
the website at http://www.gameloft.com.

    About Gameloft:

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates
its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Real Football(R), Modern Combat, and
N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R), and also partners with major rights holders
including Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), FOX(R), Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).

    Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,000 developers.

    Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the
US.

       
        Press Contact:

        Jessica W. Lewinstein
        North American PR Manager, Gameloft
        +1-415-265-5725
        Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com

Gameloft

Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 8

Latest smartphones from Nokia, Samsung and HTC go on sale in November.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today debuted Windows Phone 8, the latest version of the company's smartphone operating system. Windows Phone 8 offers a truly personal phone experience, connecting you to the people and things that matter most.

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As part of the announcement, Microsoft revealed new features, including Kid's Corner and Rooms, along with details and pricing for a range of beautiful new smartphones from Nokia, Samsung and HTC, each with their own differentiated designs, colors and features. Windows Phone 8 devices will go on sale in November at AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon in the U.S., as well as at carriers and retailers around the world.

"We can't wait for the world to meet Windows Phone 8, the most personal smartphone there is," said Terry Myerson, corporate vice president of the Windows Phone Division at Microsoft. "Windows Phone 8 comes on a range of phones that are stunning, colorful and unique."

Most Personal Smartphone

Live Tiles are the heart and soul of Windows Phone, and no other phone has them. People can arrange the iconic Start screen however they want by pinning their favorite people, apps, music, games, photos and more. Three sizes of Live Tiles and 20 bright color choices including cobalt, crimson and lime mean you can personalize your Start screen to be unmistakably yours.

In addition to Live Tiles, Windows Phone 8 offers a range of new features to make your smartphone experience even more personal, including these:

    --  The only phone with Live Apps. Live Apps bring information right to the
        Start screen, such as the Groupon deal of the day, flight information
        and news headlines. With Windows Phone 8, Live Apps such as Facebook can
        even deliver real-time information right to your lock screen with
        updated wallpaper.
    --  Top apps. The Windows Phone Store has 120,000 apps to choose from, with
        hundreds added every day and hits coming this holiday, such as Angry
        Birds Star Wars, Cut the Rope Experiments, Disney's Where's My Water,
        LivingSocial, Temple Run, Urbanspoon and many more. Today Microsoft
        announced that Pandora, the leading Internet radio service, is coming to
        Windows Phone in early 2013 with one year of ad-free music.
    --  Kid's Corner. Exclusive to Windows Phone 8, Kid's Corner is a worry-free
        way to share your phone with your kids, so they can play Angry Birds
        without texting your angry boss. Parents can now hand over their phones
        to the kids without worrying about deleted photos, misdirected emails,
        unapproved purchases or accidental phone calls. After a simple setup,
        parents can activate a specialized place on the phone for kids to play
        -- complete with their own customizable Start screens -- where they can
        access only the apps, games, music and videos picked by parents.
    --  Rooms. Sometimes you want to share and chat with one group, not your
        entire social network. Rooms allow you to create private groups of
        people who have Windows Phone 8 -- like your family members best friends
        or fantasy football league -- and easily connect with just them. Chat,
        share calendars, shopping lists or photos in an ongoing conversation
        where only those invited can join in. You can share some aspects of
        Rooms with friends and family on other smartphones as well.
    --  Data Sense. This new feature helps you surf more and do more -- without
        worrying about going over your data limit.  Data sense helps conserve
        your data allowance by compressing Web images, deferring data tasks to
        free Wi-Fi and automatically adjusting your usage as you get closer to
        your plan limits. Data Sense also shows how much data is used per app.
        As you approach your limit, Data Sense notifies you so you can get the
        most out of your plan. Data Sense will roll out to select mobile
        operators this holiday and additional partners next year. Verizon will
        be the first to offer Data Sense in the U.S.
    --  Wallet and near-field communications. Windows Phone 8 brings together
        the best of new wallet technologies, including payments via near-field
        communications (NFC).(1) The Wallet can also store your debit, credit,
        loyalty and membership card information on your phone.
    --  Always-on, premium Skype experience. With the new Skype app, coming soon
        to Windows Phone 8, you can make and receive Skype calls just like a
        regular phone call. Simply tap a friend or family member's contact card
        in the People Hub, or just pick up when the phone rings. Skype is always
        on and available so you can choose how to connect with people.
Stunning Phones

Leading up to today's launch, Nokia, Samsung and HTC have announced an array of phones for Windows Phone 8, featuring large, vivid screens, new camera innovations, NFC capabilities, and bold colors such as red, yellow, blue, black and white.(2) Each phone offers unique features and comes in a variety of price points.

    --  Nokia. The Nokia Lumia 920 offers state-of-the-art photography that fits
        in your pocket, and it is the world's only smartphone to include Optical
        Image Stabilization. The Nokia Lumia 822, 820 and 810 offer a ClearBlack
        display and removable back exchangeable shells in a range of vibrant
        colors.(3) Both the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 offer wireless charging.
    --  HTC. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC was designed with sleek lines and
        radiant colors to match Windows Phone's new Live Tiles. This phone also
        breaks new ground in optics with 1080p video recording, f2.0 aperture
        and a dedicated HTC ImageChip on the main 8-megapixel camera and an
        ultrawide-angle lens on the front camera that lets you fit up to four
        people in the frame for a premium Skype((TM)) experience. The 8X and its
        smaller sibling, the 8S, both boast a killer music experience with Beats
        Audio and exclusive built-in amps that pair perfectly with Xbox Music.
    --  Samsung. The Samsung ATIV S brings the biggest screen to Windows Phone,
        with a bright 4.8-inch touch screen and large battery for extended
        battery life. Wrapped in brushed aluminum, the ATIV S balances high-end
        materials and technology with a hairline design and light weight. The
        ATIV Odyssey was announced today as the latest Windows Phone from
        Samsung with more details to come.
Perfect Companion for Your Windows Devices

With a similar look and feel, the same technology core, and the same built-in SkyDrive cloud service, Windows Phone 8 is built to work seamlessly with Windows 8 PCs, Microsoft Surface devices and the Xbox 360 console. For example, now you can edit a document on the go with Windows Phone 8 and pick right up again on your PC when you get home. Or access your music including your albums, songs and playlists, wherever and whenever on Xbox Music.(4) Create a playlist from your PC, walk out the door and cue up that same list from your phone. It's all possible with Windows.

Pricing and Availability

Major mobile operators in the United States will start selling Windows Phone 8 in the coming weeks:

    --  Microsoft and Verizon Wireless have opened a new chapter in a long
        partnership. Verizon Wireless will carry the Windows Phone 8X by HTC for
        $199.99 with a two-year contract, and the Nokia Lumia 822, exclusive to
        Verizon, for $99.99 with a two-year contract. Both will be available by
        Thanksgiving. In addition the Samsung ATIV Odyssey, also exclusive to
        Verizon, will be available in December.
    --  AT&T will carry the Nokia Lumia 920, the Lumia 820 and the Windows Phone
        8X by HTC, all going on sale in November. AT&T will have more to share
        on prices in the coming weeks.(  )
    --  T-Mobile will carry the Windows Phone 8X by HTC starting at $149.99(6)
        for the 16GB version and the Nokia Lumia 810 from $99.99.(6) T-Mobile is
        expecting  customers to be able to purchase these Windows Phones on Nov.
        14.
All 65 Microsoft Stores open this holiday will carry every phone available for sale in the U.S., and every color option will be available through its online store at http://www.microsoftstore.com.

Learn More

The Windows Phone blog has even more features details on Windows Phone 8 at http://www.windowsteamblog.com/windowsphone. The webcast of the press conference is available for replay at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/windowsphone.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1 )Wallet payments require compatible NFC-enabled devices and mobile operator support.

(2 )Color availability may vary; see carrier for details.

(3 )Shells sold separately; color availability may vary.

(4 )Compatible devices (Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Xbox 360) and Internet access or data connection required; carrier fees apply. Xbox Music Pass (sold separately) required for music not purchased from the Xbox Music Store. On Xbox 360, content is streaming only and requires an Xbox LIVE Gold membership (sold separately). See xbox.com/music.

(5 )AT&T: Pricing after a two-year service agreement.

(6) T-Mobile: Pricing after a two-year service agreement on qualifying voice and data plans and optional plans.

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CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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SparkFun's New LogicBlocks Kit Enriches Computer Science Education

New product designed to help beginners learn how to use digital logic

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is pleased to announce the release of the LogicBlocks Kit (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11006) - a new educational product designed to help students and beginners explore the obscure concept of digital logic. LogicBlocks represents the first in a line of upcoming products the SparkFun Department of Education (http://www.learn.sparkfun.com) will introduce as a way of enhancing computer science education. These new products enable more creativity while teaching the fundamental aspects of understanding technology.

"The concept for the LogicBlocks came out of the frustration of learning digital logic without some form of hands-on activity," said Lindsay Levkoff, SparkFun director of education. "The different sequences of the blocks' orientations allow students to actually see the logic rather than just having it be a conceptual building block."

Digital logic is the basis for digital computing and is one of the driving forces behind the world of electronics. It is essential in understanding how circuits and hardware communicate within a computer. This kit includes various blocks (such as Input, AND, OR, and NOT blocks) that snap together to create different strings of logic. Based on how the user assembles the LogicBlocks, they can see how different choices affect the output. The kit is easy to assemble and requires no soldering.

"LogicBlocks is perfect for beginners who want to explore working with digital logic," said Jim Lindblom, SparkFun engineer and LogicBlock designer. "Users will experiment using digital logic and various inputs and outputs to get a better understanding of one of the central tenets of DIY electronics."

The LogicBlocks Kit includes all the parts you need to start exploring digital logic and is priced at $39.95. For more information, please visit (http://www.sparkfun.com/LogicBlocks). For more information about SparkFun's Department of Education, please visit (http://www.learn.sparkfun.com) and get access to free curriculum, tutorials and more information about the company's upcoming class schedule. Also, feel free to contact education@sparkfun.com for any questions about the program.

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.

SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 135 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+. 

Press Contact:
Jeremy Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 16
jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  SparkFun Electronics

SparkFun Electronics

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

Over 35 Exhibitors Make Major News at GTEC 2012

Canada's Leading Government Technology Event Announces Sold Out Expo Show Floor

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GTEC, produced by UBM TechWeb, announces more than 35 new product or service announcements happening at or leading up to Canada's leading government technology event next week.  GTEC will feature another sold out expo show floor with over 200 companies showcasing the latest in technology advancements.  Taking place November 5-8 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, GTEC provides a unique platform for IT professionals to present new products and services to targeted audiences.  For more information visit: http://www.gtec.ca/. 

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"We're excited that so many exhibitors have chosen to make first time announcements at next week's event," said Nancy Dorigo, Executive Director of Content, GTEC Ottawa. "This is an impressive preview to the innovation happening in today's industry and we're pleased that GTEC is able to provide a platform for this news."

In addition, Terry Horsman, Director of Sales said, "The event gathers an incomparable audience for showcasing the latest and greatest in technology and provides attendees with a first-hand look at the products and services available to improve collaboration and better serve the Canadian market."

The GTEC exhibitors who will be making announcements or showcasing new products at the event currently include the following:

Accenture will share results of a new Digital Citizen survey recently conducted that will address why governments need a strategic approach to digital and what citizens expect from their public service. The survey reveals which channels are being used today and which ones we can expect to see tomorrow.

Adobe introduces Adobe® Acrobat® XI to meet today's complex document challenges.  Acrobat XI features complete PDF editing, touch-friendly capabilities and exports to Microsoft PowerPoint.  It supports seamless and secure Microsoft Office and SharePoint integration.  Find out eight ways Acrobat XI can help increase productivity and lower costs. Go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/pdf-solutions-for-government.html.

Alliance Storage Technologies, Archiving Solutions Manufacturer, will present the next generation of innovative developments to the existing Plasmon Archive product lines allowing optimal scalability options at a fraction of the cost including the newly released Archive Appliance Elite. Ask about our upcoming new technology development by visiting ASTI at Booth #808.

BancTec will feature the IntelliScan XDS, its premium multi-application, high-speed, mixed document scanner with the new Multi-Pocket Stacker option.  For scanning applications needing multiple sorting options, the Multi-Pocket Stacker provides a single module with five out-sorting pockets at a significantly lower cost in a compact ergonomic design.

Bell, Canada's largest communications company providing government with solutions to all their communications needs, will announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art data centre. The Ottawa centre will provide Bell customers with co-location, managed hosting and next-generation cloud computing services such as hosted unified communications.

British Columbia is proud to be the Showcase Province at GTEC this year.  As leaders in Open Government, we're excited to share news about our GovTogetherBC, Data BC and Open Information websites. Come visit British Columbia's booth # 525 to learn more.

Commissionaires (Booth 524) will showcase the cutting-edge digital fingerprinting RTID (Real Time Identification) and our background screening services. RTID services allow fingerprints results to be processed and mailed within days whereas traditional ink fingerprints can take six months. Commissionaires services include digital and ink fingerprinting, credit checks and police clearances.

CTES training features a new enterprise grade Virtualization Infrastructure using state of the art hardware/software. This allows CTES to provide a completely functional lab environment to individuals from around the world. Organizations are able to have their employees fully participate in training from any location, anywhere in the world.

Datavisual will introduce the Barco Clickshare which allows PC and Mac users to connect wirelessly, with one click of the button, to a projector or display. And the Vaddio HD USB PTZ camera which is the first professional USB PTZ camera suited for soft client video conferencing.

DLS Technology Corporation (Booth#515) will showcase the vKey®- a completely encrypted, virtualized, and remote-management-friendly USB device with Linux and Microsoft OS. It boots off of its own OS, creating a separate and protected computing environment, and allows users to securely connect to corporate trusted networks from any computer.

EMC is showcasing solutions that enable customers to transform their operations and deliver information technology as a service. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset - information.

EXFO (Booth# 225) showcases the newest FTB-880 NetBlazer test functionalities - CPRI/OBSAI, OTN, Fibre Channel, PRI/SDN and MPLS - and its new FTB Anywhere floating test licenses capability, which allows operators to purchase any number of cloud-hosted test licenses available to any FTB platform on an at-need basis when and where required.

Extron will showcase its XTP Systems, a completely integrated switching and distribution solution for multiple digital and analog formats. They support local connectivity as well as extended transmission capability for sending high resolution video, audio, RS-232, Ethernet, and power up to 330 feet (100 m) over a single CATx cable.

ExitCertified announces the launch of its proprietary Individual Multimedia Video Presence (iMVP(TM)) technology, allowing individuals the opportunity to attend a live certified course from their office or home. It's a remarkable way to experience premium training when and where you need it. It's virtual training without the virtual.

FileMaker Inc, offers a new platform to create your own mobile applications that can incorporate data from internal systems.  You can create customer engaging mobile applications to capture data, images, video, electronic signatures and geo location.  All this can be done in days which will save you a lot of money.

Imation will showcase the IronKey Workspace, its USB 3.0-based "PC on a Stick" for deployment of Windows To Go, an enterprise feature of Windows 8. Visit booth #526 to see the full line of Imation IronKey hardware encrypted, IT managed flash and hard drives designed to secure the mobile workforce.

InformationActive Inc. will showcase new releases of the ActiveData for Excel data analytics software. Visit Booth 831 and learn how our new general Business Edition can deliver dramatic productivity gains and time-savings to public sector managers and analysts. See the newly-released French version, created for Canadian government. Free evaluations: http://www.informationactive.com/download.

LANDesk announces the release of Management Suite and Security Suite version 9.5.  The product will mark one of the most successful releases we have had to date. This release will feature many new and exciting capabilities, including effective software license management, enhanced cross-platform support, and productivity and automation tools.

Motion Computing®, a leading global provider of mobility solutions, recently announced the rugged F5t Tablet PC. Designed for mobile workers across a broad range of markets, the F5t delivers uncompromising levels of power, security and manageability. Built to run Windows, the F5t offers seamless business integration and virtually unlimited usability.

NIKSUN will introduce the new release of NIKSUN NetDetector, NIKSUN NetVCR, and NIKSUN NetOmni on NIKSUN's newest technology platform, Alpine 4.2. Many advanced features propel NIKSUN into the forefront for continuous monitoring, capture, advanced forensics, and anomaly detection. Come and visit NIKSUN at Booth #707.

OpenTextshowcases its Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions that enable organizations to improve process velocity, reduce risks, and protect content: onsite; via mobile devices; private cloud; in the cloud. OpenText helps organizations faced with growing volumes of data, to bring structure to the unstructured and unleash the power of information.

Canadian owned and operated Oproma Inc. (booth #424) will demonstrate, for the first time to the public, two new products: CentralCollab, a brand new version of its popular online secure collaboration tool; and DiscoIQ, a groundbreaking tool in Information Governance support. Comme visit us!

ORSYP Software will showcase a new Capacity Optimization Assessment solution. Through comprehensive analysis of data centers, ORSYP helps customers optimize their infrastructure resource capacity; realize tangible direct savings. Stop by booth #724 to hear how this simple Capacity Optimization Assessment will help you to optimize your infrastructure and reduce OPEX.

OSACAN - Open Source Alliance of Canada (OSACAN) was founded in October 2012, making its public debut at GTEC. We'll be revealing our mission: promoting adoption of open source technology in government.  Meet our charter members, learn about our publications and events, and hear about open source momentum in Federal Government.

Plixer, will debut the next generation of its NetFlow reporting solution, Scrutinizer V10. New features include customized data reporting, mapping IP Groups, and ASA/syslog support. In addition, Plixer will showcase V10's integrating with Enterasys' Mobile IAM to provide an enhanced level of mobile device threat protection. (Booth #212)

QuIRC introduces PeopleInsight - a fresh approach to Workforce Analytics which connects and unlocks HR, Talent, Engagement and Business data to deliver insight in clear, visually appealing and actionable ways.  Built for HR Executives and Professionals, PeopleInsight identifies patterns, understands trends and develops action plans that drive smarter people decisions. 

Randstad presents a vast array of highly qualified contractors (IT and Admin) to support federal government programs. Come to GTEC to hear what innovative staffing solutions Randstad is employing to service your particular niche technology resourcing needs.

Route1 presents MobiKEY, a smartcard enabled USB device that allows subscribers to securely access office computers and networks, remotely.  Designed to work with Mac OS X and Windows, MobiKEY leverages true multi-factor authentication to authorize users, and does not require pre-installed software to work on a guest computer/remote device.

Seccuris will showcase our new Managed Mobile Security Service. As part of our Managed Security Services suite the new service offers organizations a fully managed solution for mobile device management, monitoring for mobile security threats and the protect of data. For more information visit http://www.seccuris.com or email us at info@seccuris.com.

Sitecore will showcase its customer experience management platform which combines proven web content management with customer intelligence to create a single view of a customer that drives meaningful interactions, increases conversions and builds lifetime customers. Come by booth #211 for a live demonstration.

SnapStream will demonstrate the newest release of its industrial-strength TV recording and search technology at booth 1112. Listed on AVSO, SnapStream provides a reliable, scalable in-house solution for monitoring and archiving television. With real-time TV alert notifications and unlimited TV clipping, users can react and respond to the media quickly.

TenthEye launches 3 new SharePoint applications for the Government of Canada. Their Performance Measurement application assembles performance reports from stakeholders to evaluate outputs and outcomes. Document Management tool provides an integrated platform for document creation, approval and archiving. Business Intelligence solution offers built-in quantitative and qualitative data analysis capabilities.

ThinkTel's excited to announce the expansion of its Professional Services division. Our commitment to being UC leaders is further supported with our Gold Partner Communications status, numerous reference deployments, and our involvement in Microsoft's Telecommunications SIP Trunking TAP Program. Talk to us about deploying Lync 2010 and 2013 (booth#631) http://www.thinktel.ca

Trend Micro showcases Custom Defense Solution to fight targeted cyber attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). It provides everything needed to detect, analyze, adapt and respond to specific attacks against departments. Deep Security 9 is the only server security platform for physical, virtual and cloud environments that offers automated management and agentless security for VMware.

UniPrint, the leader in printing virtualization, will demo Secure Pull Printing & BYOD printing at Booth 912. According to Quocirca Research, 70% of organizations have experienced one or more accidental data breached through printing. Government IT needs to do more to ensure a secured and seamless integration of printing technology.

Uvision (Booth # 729) will introduce practical workflow to publish live and archived video on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. This demonstration will include the use of a portable media encoder, enabling secure protected stream, and the insertion of closed captions to live streams.

Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualization management solutions for VMware and Hyper-V, announces Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 which includes new restore capabilities for Microsoft Exchange, and HP StoreVirtual VSA and LeftHand snapshots. Another significant addition is support for VMware vSphere® 5.1 and Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V.

For a complete schedule of all educational sessions, keynote addresses and participating exhibitors, visit http://www.gtec.ca/.

Follow GTEC on Twitter - tag your tweets #GTEC.
Visit the GTEC Blog for core insights from seasoned executives and next generation public servants.
Visit the GTEC 20(th) Anniversary Timeline for highlights of the last two decades of innovation in Canadian Government IT.
Press/analyst registration information available at: http://www.gtec.ca/press-centre/overview.php.

About GTEC
GTEC, the Government Technology Exhibition and Conference, is now in its 20th year and is produced in Ottawa by UBM TechWeb. The event includes a professional development conference, a major exhibition and the Distinction Awards Gala. Over the past five years, GTEC has explored "Government 2.0" as a way for governments to integrate Web 2.0 technologies into their service transformation efforts. More information on GTEC can be found at http://www.gtec.ca.

About UBM TechWeb
UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market.More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

SOURCE  TechWeb

TechWeb

CONTACT: Joylyn Tanner, PR, +1-415-947-6319, jtanner@techweb.com

Web Site: http://www.gtec.ca

Nirvanix Offers Cloud Storage Customers Facing Hurricane Sandy Option to Move Data to Other Geo Locations for Free

Activates its Disaster Avoidance Program Enabling Customers Using Nirvanix's New Jersey Data Center to Move Data Across the Nirvanix Cloud Storage Network to the West Coast, Europe or Asia for Increased Data Protection

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of the so-called "Frankenstorm," a combination of Hurricane Sandy and a winter storm, expected to hit the Eastern Seaboard with a potential of causing a billion dollars in damage, Nirvanix today announced that it is activating its Disaster Avoidance Program for customers currently storing data in its Node 4 data center in New Jersey enabling them to exercise the option of moving their data to other locations in the Nirvanix Cloud Storage Network(TM)--either on a temporary or full-time basis--free of charge.

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Currently all of the data in Nirvanix's Node 4 data center in New Jersey is secure and all services remain normal and available. All Nirvanix carrier-class data centers are fully redundant, including diesel generator power backups and UPS to maintain full power at all times--even during rolling blackout periods--to ensure the company's data centers are running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

However, for those customers seeking extra peace of mind, Nirvanix is enabling them to select where they would like their data to specifically reside, at no additional cost. Data relocation options outside of New Jersey include data centers in the U.S. (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas), Frankfurt, Germany and Tokyo, Japan.

"During this natural disaster Nirvanix is proactively taking action to assist our customers without charge," said Scott Genereux, President and CEO of Nirvanix. "By storing their data in the Nirvanix cloud, customers benefit from the transparent movement of data from one region to another with no impact to their business operations. Leveraging Nirvanix's patented live replicas technology, customers can maintain continuous data access at all times."

"The business importance of the cloud becomes even more prevalent during megastorms such as Hurricane Sandy," said Marc Staimer, President of Dragonslayer Consulting, a leading IT consultancy. "The cloud is not confined to a box and not limited to a single geo location. The cloud is a business continuity solution that transcends the barriers of physical machines by making resources available across a virtual global grid, enabling customers to protect and access their data during a time of need."

Customers that would like to learn more about this program should contact Nirvanix at info@nirvanix.com.

About Nirvanix
Nirvanix is the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services designed specifically for customers with expectations of extreme security, reliability and redundancy. Under its CloudComplete(TM) portfolio, Nirvanix is the only company that offers fully managed public, hybrid and private cloud storage services with usage-based pricing. The company's battle-hardened, proven second generation technology is utilized by leading IT OEMs and is fully integrated with third-party backup and archiving software products and appliances, enabling One Click to the Cloud(TM). Nirvanix has global customers accessing its Cloud Storage Network(TM), from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies.

For more information visit http://www.nirvanix.com and follow Nirvanix on Twitter.

Nirvanix, Cloud Storage Network, CloudComplete, CloudNAS, Cloud File System and One Click to the Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nirvanix, Inc. Other marks are the property of the companies with which they are associated.

Michael Schoolnik
Michael@storypr.com
415.420.2391

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Nirvanix

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

Yammer Announces the Enterprise Graph

A new App Directory and platform create seamless social experience across business applications.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yammer, Inc., a best-in-class Enterprise Social Network and part of the Microsoft Office Division, today announced a new App Directory and platform at its first customer conference, YamJam '12. The platform offers standard components to more easily build social networking features, such as feeds, profiles, following and likes, into business applications. This approach not only helps save developers time, it also enables enterprise customers to seamlessly connect people, conversations and data across their business applications -- an experience Yammer calls the "Enterprise Graph."

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The key components of the new platform include the following:

    --  Embeddable feeds. Yammer now offers embeddable feeds for virtually any
        business object, such as a record, document, opportunity or other piece
        of data. Previously, Yammer offered embeddable feeds only for Groups and
        individuals. The new object feeds allow applications to easily include
        conversations about business data in context.
    --  Embeddable Follow and Like buttons. You can now embed Follow and Like
        buttons inside virtually any business application to track updates from
        business objects.
    --  Pages. Similar to Profiles for people, Pages are profiles for business
        objects. Pages show recent activity, followers and conversations. By
        using Yammer Embed, the same information appears on the business
        object's Web page in the original application. (A note-taking
        application in Yammer previously called Pages has been renamed Notes.)
    --  App Directory. Third-party applications that take advantage of the
        Yammer platform now appear in the App Directory after they have been
        reviewed by Yammer to ensure they meet certain privacy and security
        criteria. It is now easier than ever for enterprise users to discover
        and install apps inside Yammer.
The Enterprise Graph

Realizing the power of social networking, a growing number of enterprise applications are including social features such as profiles, feeds and connections in their software. Although the new software provides a higher level of usability than traditional enterprise applications, enterprise customers can be confronted by the problem of too many social networks inside their company, which reinforces silos and fragments internal communication.

The Yammer platform solves this problem of "social network sprawl" by creating an Enterprise Graph that provides a standard set of social components. This standardization means that all of a company's employees and business data can be brought together in a common conversation layer.

Just as Facebook is creating a social graph for people's personal lives, mapping the connections between people, places, music and games, the Enterprise Graph shows how employees, content and business data are connected in the workplace.

"This release standardizes enterprise social into a simple set of tools that the entire industry can use," said David Sacks, Yammer founder and corporate vice president, Microsoft Corp. "It will not only save developers a lot of time reinventing the wheel but also create a uniform social experience for all employees across their business applications."

"The future of business is connected, and Enterprise Social Networks are a critical part of this connectivity. Businesses should be built on the foundation of an ESN to connect people, data, content and systems," said Michael Fauscette, group vice president, Software Business Solutions, IDC. "Effective execution on its social layer strategy is a reason Yammer was recognized as a Leader in the IDC Marketscape: Worldwide Enterprise Social Software 2012 Vendor Analysis."(1)

All new features will be available to customers immediately.

About Yammer

Yammer (http://www.yammer.com) is a best-in-class Enterprise Social Network used by more than 200,000 organizations worldwide -- including 85 percent of the Fortune 500 -- to foster team collaboration, empower employees, drive business agility and socialize their intranets. Yammer's freemium business model lets customers see the value of Yammer before upgrading to the premium offering. Founded in 2008, Yammer is now part of the Microsoft Office Division.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

(1 )IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Social Software 2012 Vendor Analysis, doc #237336, October 2012.

SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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Microsoft Corp.

CONTACT: Shelley Risk, +1-415-430-2717 (office), +1-415-205-9805 (mobile), srisk@yammer-inc.com

Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Live-Action Trailer To Debut Tonight

Famed Director Guy Ritchie Leads Trailer Featuring Robert Downey Jr. to Kick-Off Activision's Launch Blitz for Highly-Anticipated Entertainment Release Coming November 13

Unprecedented Launch Celebrations Planned with Over 15,000 Retailer Midnight Release Parties Worldwide

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Call of Duty: Black Ops II is almost here.  With little more than two weeks to go for one of the most anticipated entertainment launches in history, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today kicks things into high gear with the release of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops II live-action trailer helmed by visionary director Guy Ritchie and featuring Robert Downey Jr.  The explosive :60 second high-octane piece, titled "Surprise," will  be unveiled on network television in the U.S. tonight on Monday Night Football and will rollout worldwide across high-profile telecasts including elite European football matches.   

Reflecting the global phenomenon that is Call of Duty®, a franchise which appeals to both mass and enthusiast audiences, several additional celebrity cameos round out the cast.  Omar Sy, one of France's top comedic actors, and a huge Call of Duty fan in his own right, makes an appearance, and core gaming fans will recognize Internet phenoms FPSRussia as well as iJustine.

To support the launch blitz, Activision teamed up with Bad Robot Interactive to release a Call of Duty takeover to Bad Robot's mega-hit Action Movie FX app, which is a free download available now on iPhone and iPad.  The app enables fans to film real world environments with their phones, only to bring mayhem to them using Call of Duty: Black Ops II near-future weaponry.  Additionally, fans can use the scan function in the app, to unlock and unleash exclusive new weapons for use in the app from the upcoming game.

"With Call of Duty we are re-writing the rule-book of how games are marketed.  This is more than a product launch, it's become a cultural event.  And, what Treyarch has created this year with Call of Duty: Black Ops II is nothing short of the most innovative Call of Duty title yet," said Tim Ellis, CMO, Activision Publishing.  "So our mission is to meet this creativity with the most dynamic and far-reaching launch campaign we've ever done.  Everything we do is geared toward reaching our fans - the best community in the world - to celebrate with them the launch this November 13(th)."

This year, more than 15,000 retail outlets worldwide are scheduled to open their doors at midnight on Tuesday, November 13.  Additionally, Activision will support the game through a global outdoor advertising campaign that will run in eight cities and across more than 450 media placements around the world with support from the media agencies OMD and MEC, respectively. 

Promotional partners in North America include Xbox 360 and LG, as well as retail partners Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Wal-Mart.  Throughout the campaign, Activision has worked with LA / Amsterdam based agency 72andSunny on overall creative direction and The Ant Farm on a series of heart-pounding gameplay trailers that have been viewed in the millions.   

Call of Duty: Black Ops II launches worldwide on November 13, 2012, on the Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC.  The title is also expected to be released in North America on November( )18, 2012, for the new Wii U(TM) game system from Nintendo.  Call of Duty: Black Ops II is rated "M" (Mature - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs - content suitable for persons ages 18 and older) by the ESRB.  More information on Call of Duty: Black Ops II can be found at http://www.callofduty.com/blackops2 or on http://www.facebook.com/codblackops.  Fans can also follow @Treyarch on Twitter. 

About Treyarch

Treyarch is an industry-leading game developer, wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. whose previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK Chart-Track.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date of November 13, 2012, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect.  These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc.  All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Microsoft, Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii U is a trademark of Nintendo.

SOURCE  Activision Publishing, Inc.

Activision Publishing, Inc.

CONTACT: Kyle Walker, PR Manager, Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-424-744-5677, kyle.walker@activision.com

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

"Angry Voters" Prepare For 2012 Presidential Election And Beyond

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- We The People, LLC is presenting its non-partisan "Angry Voters" video game on the Indiegogo website to raise $144,000 in donations for developmental seed funding during October and November, before and after the 2012 Presidential Election.

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The company will use the donated funds to complete the development of its unique casual video game that empowers players (voters) to voice their opinions about how they want their elected representatives to handle the "critical" political issues we are facing in America. The "Angry Voters" game lets players have fun throwing creme pies at politicians, while it uses its patented polling process to collate and electronically transmit the players' opinions about the issues to their own political representatives. People can visit http://www.Indiegogo.com/AngryVoters to learn more about the game and to help fund this worthwhile endeavor. Indiegogo is a crowdfunding website that allows entrepreneurs to tap directly into an "internet crowd" of potential users and supporters to raise funds for their projects.

In Exchange for Donations to fund the game, Donors are entered into a Contest to Win a Free Trip to LAS VEGAS. Donors can also receive hats, t-shirts, game play credits and even permanent naming rights of different settings in the game, such as the battleground, dunk tank, cannons and briar patch.           

"Angry Voters" is an interactive "tower defense" casual game of skill - with individual and multiplayer modes that are designed to be played out on a cartoon-type outdoor battleground reminiscent of the golden age of cartoons. The game features a scenic battleground, a walled fortress with cannons, "special interests" caves, loud voters seated in a bleacher, and politicians and controversial issues hanging over a gooey mud pit. "Angry Voters" allows a player to "defend or attack" political representatives and the important issues of our time, such as unemployment, the economy, the budget deficit, runaway gasoline prices, and a host of other problems.

Mike Cahlan is the CEO of We The People, LLC. He feels their "Angry Voters" casual political game is something everyone can have fun playing and it can be an effective communication platform where voters can voice their opinions to their elected representatives to help make positive changes in America. For more information, please visit http://www.Indiegogo.com/AngryVoters to learn more about the game. 

SOURCE  We The People, LLC

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We The People, LLC

CONTACT: Mike Cahlan, +1-702-804-2500, mcahlan@cox.net

Web Site: http://www.indiegogo.com/AngryVoters

Booking.com Joins Windows 8 Push with Launch of its First Windows App

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking.com (http://www.booking.com), the world's leading online hotel and accommodation reservation company, today announced the launch of its first Windows 8 app. This free app allows Booking.com's customers to easily make their hotel and accommodation bookings from the new Windows 8 platform using either their Windows 8 PC or Microsoft's new Surface tablet. Booking.com consistently seeks to deliver innovation to its tens of millions of global customers who use multiple screens to discover, book, and enjoy hotels and room accommodations in over 41,000 destinations worldwide. The free Booking.com Windows 8 app can be downloaded here and is recognized by Microsoft as a Windows 8 signature app.

"Our new Windows 8 app provides Booking.com customers with access to a brand new, beautiful hotel and accommodations booking app on the latest Microsoft platform, and ensures that our Booking.com Windows users have an exceptional customer experience - whether it's from their upgraded or new PC or their new Surface tablet," said Darren Huston, CEO of Booking.com. "We've created a user-friendly app with the groundbreaking functionality of the Windows 8 platform that we believe will significantly enhance the overall booking experience on Booking.com for millions of Windows users around the globe."

Booking.com has a strong history of staying ahead of the curve with regard to the implementation and launch of new, innovative technology products relevant for consumers, and is already renowned for its iOS and Android apps, which consistently rank among the top travel apps worldwide based on user feedback.  The first Booking.com Windows app will allow Windows 8 users to easily search for and book accommodations in over 41,000 different destinations worldwide and contact customer service agents in their native language.

Booking.com apps are also available for iOS, Android and through Booking.com's mobile website.  In 2011, Booking.com's customers completed more than $1 billion in transactions on mobile devices.  Just in the first half of 2012, this volume has been surpassed, demonstrating the rapid growth of bookings through the mobile channel at Booking.com.  Booking.com's apps on iOS and Android have been downloaded more than 10 million times to date.

About Booking.com
Booking.com is the world's leading online hotel and accommodation reservations company, and guarantees the best prices for any type of property - from small independents to five-star luxury. Guests can access the Booking.com website anytime, anywhere from their desktop, mobile phone or tablet device, and they never pay booking fees - ever. The Booking.com website is available in 41 languages, offers over 247,000 hotels in 177 countries, features over 17.5 million real reviews from real guests, and attracts over 30 million unique online visitors per month from both leisure and business markets around the globe. With over 15 years of experience and a team of over 4,500 dedicated employees in more than 80 offices worldwide, Booking.com operates its own in-house customer service team available 24/7 to assist guests in their native language and ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Established in 1996, Booking.com B.V. owns and operates Booking.com(TM), and is part of the Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN). Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or learn more at http://www.booking.com.

SOURCE  Booking.com

Booking.com

CONTACT: Anoeska van Leeuwen, Director, Corporate Communications, Booking.com, +31 20 715 8476, mediarelations@booking.com; or Mindy M. Hull, Mercury Global Partners for Booking.com, +1-415-889-9977 (USA), +31 62 504 7680 (EU), mindy@mercuryglobalpartners.com, Twitter: @mmhull and @MercuryGlobal

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

Livestream Launches Free Android App Enabling Anyone to Broadcast Live Video Directly From Their Phone

Accompanying full editorial coverage of Hurricane Sandy is available on Livestream.com

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Livestream (livestream.com) has released live video broadcasting capabilities to its Livestream for Producers Android App to help reach its goal of providing everyone with the tools needed to democratize live video. Features of the Android App include live video broadcasting and live blogging through posting real time text, photos and video clip. An iPhone app is already available for download.

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The Android app allows anyone to share live video, photos and text updates of significant events in their work and lives. Debuting at the same time as "super storm" Hurricane Sandy, the Livestream android app offers a new way for users to share their experience of a once in a lifetime event in real time with their social networks.  The free Livestream for Producers Android and iPhone App (available today) make it all possible at the highest quality performance on every network available - 3G, 4G, and Wifi. 

"We're changing the industry's standards for live broadcasting from mobile devices by focusing on what matters most, video quality in cellular networks," said Max Haot, CEO and Co-Founder of Livestream. "Thanks to our innovative engineering approach, we believe our app is an unprecedented breakthrough in both video quality and reliability when streaming live over 3G and 4G networks making it the perfect tool for coverage under trying conditions."

Livestream for Producers app users can send their first-hand accounts of Hurricane Sandy to sandy@livestream.com to be featured on Livestream.com's Sandycam
(http://new.livestream.com/breakinglivenowdirect/sandycam)

Get Livestream for Producers for Android (Free in Android Marketplace)
http://livestream.com/android

Get Livestream for Producers for iPhone (Free in App Store)
http://livestream.com/iphone

Full editorial coverage of the storm as it approaches New York can be seen here:
http://new.livestream.com/breakinglivenowdirect/sandycam

The full iframe embed along with the app to install on Facebook is available here:
http://new.livestream.com/breakinglivenowdirect/sandycam/embed

About Livestream

Livestream's mission is to connect people and live events. Livestream offers event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online. More than 30 million viewers each month watch thousands of live events from customers including The New York Times, Facebook, ESPN, SpaceX and Warner Bros. Records. Founded in 2007, Livestream is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Ukraine and India. http://www.livestream.com.

Press Contact

Christina DiRusso, PR Manager
Christina.DiRusso@livestream.com, (646) 532-6622

Sandy Cam Submissions

sandy@livestream.com

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Livestream

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

Anderson Merchandisers Goes Digital

INDUSTRY LEADER CREATES ANDERSON DIGITAL FOCUSING ON FILM AND TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anderson Merchandisers, one of the nation's leading distributors of prerecorded music, movies and books, is now a significant player in the digital world with the creation of Anderson Digital, L.L.C.

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Anderson Digital, L.L.C., was launched with the acquisitions of SoPeachi Entertainment and Vanguard Cinema, two firms already well established in the digital content distribution and aggregation space. The LA-based Anderson Digital starts with a library of more than 5,000 TV shows and 1,000 feature films.  With these acquisitions, Anderson Digital launches with distribution capabilities in all segments of the digital marketplace, both domestically and internationally.  Anderson Digital will provide its content partners extensive reach and direct access to the leading digital, cable, and satellite, hotel, and mobile platforms. Current customers include not only the world's largest digital music provider, but also companies including Amazon, CinemaNow, Hulu, Netflix, Sony Entertainment Network, Toys"R"Us Movies, VUDU and Xbox Video.

"With the industry increasingly moving into the digital world, it is important to us to have a digital presence that can both complement and enhance our capabilities," said Anderson CEO Charlie Anderson.

Anderson Digital will be run by its Managing Partners, Freyr Thor and Steve Lyons. The company provides a full suite of digital content aggregation and distribution services including not only delivery and artwork, but also digital restoration, artwork, ingestion and transcoding.

Thor has more than 20 years experience in entertainment distribution. As the founder of Vanguard Cinema and a co-founder of SoPeachi Entertainment, he is recognized as an expert in emerging digital platforms. Thor holds degrees in both literature and creative media as well as an MBA. He grew Vanguard to an independent cinema leader with more than 1,000 distributed indie titles. He is also the founder of the Indie Talent Awards.

Lyons has more than 17 years of experience, much of it focused on distribution, business development and new venture launches. In addition to his role as co-founder of SoPeachi he was also the founder of GoGoPop, which provided development of an online and mobile video platform focusing on children. Lyons has served as a Senior Vice President at both Sony Picture's Home Entertainment and Ascent Media.  He holds a MBA degree from the University of Southern California.

"We are excited to extend Anderson Merchandisers' distribution and service capabilities to now include digital distribution to all the premium digital platforms, and to be working with Steve Lyons and Freyr Thor in continuing their great leadership in expanding our customer offerings," said Bill Lardie, President, Anderson Merchandisers.

"This is great news for current and potential customers," said Steve Lyons, Managing Partner of Anderson Digital. "This enhances our ability to provide unprecedented access to both digital and physical distribution allowing our content partners to get their shows to market through an ever growing number of platforms."

Anderson Digital Managing Partner Freyr Thor adds, "Bringing these three quality companies together under one umbrella makes us all stronger and better able to offer our clients service and value. We are all excited about the possibilities."

The new company also starts with excellent content partners including ARC Entertainment, Big Idea Entertainment, Classic Media, Mendelson/Paws Productions(Garfield and Friends), XLrator Media and 343 Industries/Microsoft Studios.

About Anderson Merchandisers, L.L.C.

Anderson Merchandisers, L.L.C., is one of the nation's largest distributors of pre-recorded music, movies, books and in-store marketing services.

A privately held company, Anderson Merchandisers, L.L.C., is an affiliate of Anderson Media, headquartered in Knoxville, TN, and established in 1917. The company has more than 5,800 associates across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. 

About Anderson Digital, L.L.C.

Anderson Digital is an Los Angeles-based content distribution and management company representing more than 5,000 TV shows and 1,000 feature films. 

With years of studio experience in the digital and physical channels, the Anderson Digital team lends its high-level access and expertise to content creators and partners to maximize their distribution and brand reach. Anderson Digital's domestic and international distribution platform partners include internet, mobile, cable, airline and satellite channels.

Twitter:@AndersonDigEnt

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Anderson Digital

CONTACT: Mike Cohen, Cohen Communications Group, +1-865-659-4750 cell, Mike@CohenCommunicationsGroup.com

Web Site: http://anderson-digital.com

Plymouth University Signs Up With Matraxis to Deliver Webtrends Solution to Maximise Online Investment

PLYMOUTH, England, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Plymouth University has underlined its desire to be one of the most progressive
academic institutions in the UK by signing up with Matraxis to implement Webtrends
Analytics on its internet site.

    Matraxis is the sole preferred partner for Microsoft SharePoint in the UK with more
than 10 years' experience of providing independent advice as a Webtrends reseller to more
than 200 clients.

    The new academic year coincides with the introduction of higher tuition fees for new
undergraduates and the onus is on universities to operate even more efficiently.

    As a Microsoft SharePoint user, Plymouth University will be using Webtrends to analyse
activity on its main http://www.plymouth.ac.uk site in order to maximise the
effectiveness of campaigns and other targeted online communications.

    The university has a hugely diverse range of audiences - from current and prospective
students and staff to alumni, business partners and other research organisations.

    Marketing and communications and other staff will be able to track a campaign in its
entirety and use the data from Webtrends to ensure that succeeding campaigns reach their
target audiences even more effectively.

    Rebecca Lee, Digital Manager, External Relations, said: "Like other universities, we
need to make more intelligent use of technology. We want to be cutting edge, not catching
up.

    "Webtrends has a very user-friendly interface, which is critical in a large university
where users are pressed for time and are of mixed abilities. But user access levels are
customisable and being able to suggest additions and improvements was another plus.
There's a support desk too, of course."

    Plymouth, recently shortlisted for University of the Year in the annual Times Higher
Education Awards, and awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further
Education in February, is the latest in more than 200 organisations which have become
Webtrends customers through Matraxis.

    Rebecca added: "I found Matraxis more responsive to initial enquiries compared to
other consultants and I received friendly, helpful, reassuring service. They were thorough
in ascertaining our precise business requirements, tailored to our organisation. And they
had knowledge of more than one solution so that gave us useful comparisons."

    As well as tracking on the effectiveness of individual campaigns, such as
registrations for an open day or downloads of a prospectus, the implementation will allow
reporting on discrete sections of the website, on individual faculties, schools or other
organisational units and on subject areas, such as business or medicine.

    The contract with Plymouth University includes further development phases embracing
social media statistics and segmentation by demographic to identify undergraduate,
post-graduate, alumni and other groups. It will also analyse how visitors to the website
engage with video and there will also be real-time chat functionality.

    Director John Wood said: "Matraxis solutions are built to fit our customers' exact
requirements and by using Webtrends we can always be sure that we will have the power and
flexibility to address specific business needs.

    "Rebecca and her colleagues have clear goals that they are aiming to achieve by
implementing Webtrends. Initially Matraxis worked with the team at Plymouth to implement a
simple pilot on a section of the website. This is an excellent way of very quickly
understanding the vital reports to make a real difference to their business and operation.

    "We recommend this approach as a fast and practical first step in any new analytics
project."

    Case Study: Everyone who operates an internet or extranet knows they need web
analytics - but surprisingly few know why, says John Wood, of leading UK web analytics
solutions company Matraxis.

    Web analytics has been with us for nearly two decades but the general lack of
understanding of what it can do for business suggests that in many ways the industry is
still in its infancy.

    At Matraxis we have more than 10 years' experience of providing independent advice as
a Webtrends reseller in the UK, serving more than 200 clients using Microsoft SharePoint.

    That's because it is about so much more than producing reports about web traffic. They
have no value unless you know how to use them to get more out of your business.

    What we do is to identify the 'killer' reports - and you're looking perhaps for only
three. Give a client three reports to work with and they will use them effectively. Give
them a hundred and they'll never look at them.

    And so many organisations are doing nothing at all with their reports. They know that
they need analytics tools, but they may not know why - let alone how to use them - which
is where we come in.

    Webtrends is an essential analytical tool available 'out of the box' for MS SharePoint
clients looking to derive maximum return on investment in intranets and internet sites. On
intranets it helps users to monitor the effectiveness of internal communications,
analysing authenticated users' activity to achieve cost savings and better productivity.

    Webtrends can be found in more than 400 MS SharePoint installations worldwide and each
of these can utilise more than 350 web tools. It also offers multivariate testing (MVT)
for MS SharePoint web blocks, allowing multiple testing of different page formats visible
to site visitors (http://www.whichmvt.com/discover).

    Our skills are in understanding the client's business, finding those few reports that
are really going to make a difference to the way they do business online. And that's what
makes the project worthwhile for someone like me who mixes experience of business with
experience of analytics.

    We talk to people - being careful not to use techno-jargon - and help them to see what
they are trying to achieve. Sometimes it's the simple question 'What is your website for?'
that unlocks the answer.

    From there we work together to determine the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in-line
with the site goals, how we can measure them and best visualise/present the results so
that insight is gained and fact-based decisions can be made.

    Fortunately, the market is slowly changing and we are encountering clients who do
understand what web analytics tools like Webtrends can do to drive their business
objectives. Plymouth University, one of our newest clients, is a good example.

    For a start, they had a very good idea of where they fit in to the Higher Education
market.

    They briefed us well and clearly had a good understanding of what they wanted and what
they were trying to achieve. Implementation will be fairly straightforward in that we will
be able to identify the reports that are going to make a difference.

    We worked with the team at Plymouth to implement a simple pilot on a section of the
website. This is an excellent way of very quickly understanding the vital reports to make
a real difference to their business and operations.

    Even with a knowledgeable client like Plymouth University there will be people in the
organisation who will need educating about what a tool like Webtrends can do and how to
best use it.

    That's where we come in. We can have an organisation up and running with Webtrends in
five to 15 days, whether implemented from the start of a deployment or as an upgrade.

    But that is just the beginning. With intranets in particular, a sophisticated business
tool like Webtrends depends on everyone within the organisation recognising that they have
a part to play in maximising its effectiveness.

    Adoption is therefore a key measurement, especially as global intranets are major
investments, with an organisation's spend on measurement typically 5-10% of the
installation cost.

    Advancing users' awareness and knowledge throughout the business, not solely among
those directly responsible for web analytics, is the goal. Ultimately it will be a
rewarding one.

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    Notes to Editors boilerplate

    Matraxis is the leading UK web analytics solutions company for organisations looking
to gain maximum return from their online investments. Matraxis has been a Webtrends
trusted partner for 10 years and in that time has helped more than 200 Webtrends customers
across a range of sectors including the Skills Funding Agency, Oxford University Press,
The National Archives, Emerald Publishing, Surrey County Council and E.On to implement
internet, intranet and extranet solutions, also providing valuable ongoing support.

    Webtrends provides industry-leading analytics across mobile, social and web for more
than 3,500 global brands including Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, HSBC, ASOS, Orange,
T-Mobile, Microsoft, BMW, Toyota, Play.com, AllSaints and The Telegraph.

       
        - Matraxis is based in Epsom, Surrey, UK.
        - Website : http://www.Matraxis.com
        - Telephone: +44(0)20-8133-8323
        - Email: info@matraxis.co.uk

    Media Enquiries: Matt Anderson - Montage Communications +44(0)845-644-5404 /
+44(0)7747048731, matt@montagecomms.com

Matraxis

Omaha Steaks® Adds Specially Selected Wines to Product Line

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Steaks today announced that specially selected wines are being added to the company's complete line of premium beef and gourmet foods. The wines are available to customers at http://www.OmahaSteaks.com , providing one convenient online location to purchase both gourmet foods and the wines to compliment them. Wine.com, the nation's foremost online wine retailer, will provide the wines being sold through the Omaha Steaks website.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111102/LA98677LOGO)

As a leader in the art of fine dining, Omaha Steaks is well-suited to assist customers with gourmet food and wine pairings. From tender Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail to full-bodied Cabernet and smooth Chardonnay, the extensive offerings of gourmet foods and premium wines are available for delivery direct to consumers. The one-stop shop for gourmet food and wines makes it simple and convenient to design the perfect dinner menu or select the ideal gift. All purchases are unconditionally guaranteed for complete customer satisfaction.

"As a fifth-generation, family-owned company, we have been delivering exceptional dining experiences for nearly 100 years, said Omaha Steaks President Bruce Simon. "Our customers frequently ask for recommendations on food and wine pairings and we are pleased to offer them specially selected wines hand-picked to complement our wide variety of premium steaks and gourmet foods." 

"Wine with steak is a classic pairing," said Rich Bergsund, CEO of Wine.com. "Especially with the holidays approaching, we see this relationship as a great way to help people enjoy wine with their festive meals or send a complete gourmet gift."

About Omaha Steaks
Founded in 1917, Omaha Steaks is a fifth-generation, family-owned company known nationwide for the finest in USDA-approved, grain fed beef and gourmet foods.  For nearly a century, Omaha Steaks has been in the business of delivering exceptional experiences that bring people together to enjoy a delicious meal. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation's largest direct response marketer of beef and gourmet foods including an expansive product line of premium beef, pork, poultry, seafood, complete meals, side dishes, appetizers and desserts. All Omaha Steaks products are unconditionally guaranteed for complete customer satisfaction and are available through multiple marketing channels including by phone at 1-800-228-9055, online at http://www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.

About Wine.com
Wine.com is the nation's #1 online wine retailer, offering thousands of wines, wine gifts, gift baskets, corporate gifts and monthly wine clubs. The Wine.com mission is to be the ultimate resource for wine enthusiasts, whether shopping for themselves or a gift. Offering superior selection, date-specific delivery service and comprehensive product information including customer reviews and professional ratings, Wine.com makes it easy to buy wine online or from mobile devices. Wine.com is the world's most visited wine website and has been rated the #1 online wine store by Internet Retailer eight years in a row. Wine.com also runs the wine flash sales site, WineShopper. 

SOURCE  Omaha Steaks

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Omaha Steaks

CONTACT: Beth Weiss, Corporate Communications Director, +1-402-597-8135, Fax: (402) 597-8252, bethw@omahasteaks.com

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

Credo Reference Adds "Librarian Connect" to its Literati Solution

New service instantly connects end-users to their librarians via text, chat and email

BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Credo Reference, a company that believes the world would be a better place if more decisions and ideas were powered by knowledge, today announced it has added "Librarian Connect" to its Literati solution.  Powered by Mosio, Inc. the new service offers texting capabilities along with chat and email.

"Literati is much more than an e-book platform or search interface.  It is all about providing customizable services, tools and technologies that help libraries affordably keep pace with the progressive ways that end-users are discovering and using information.  Furthermore, Literati promotes the value of the library's resources over their non-authoritative open web counterparts," said Mike Sweet, CEO of Credo Reference. "By integrating 'Librarian Connect' in the Literati platform, we are able to provide a very important additional service:  Connecting end-users to their librarians at the point of need."

Literati's new "Librarian Connect" service includes the following functionality:

    --  Integrated within the Literati platform for a seamless end-user
        experience.
    --  Pre-loaded with the library's customized educational videos and
        tutorials created by the Literati team for easy, on-demand distribution.
    --  Web-Based Live Chat - Enables librarians to offer real-time assistance.
    --  "Text a Librarian" via SMS - Allows librarians to be accessible to
        end-users everywhere.
    --  Schedule Text (SMS) Alerts - Increases mobile engagement through
        scheduled alerts and updates.
    --  Email Response Management - Provides the ability to coordinate replies
        to ensure patrons receive consistent answers.
"The Literati solution is taking off to the tune of over 500 libraries signed within a nine month timeframe," said Noel Chandler, CEO of Mosio.  "We are very excited to bundle our services in a solution that is enabling so many libraries to better serve the needs of their patrons."

About Literati

Literati delivers a unique blend of technology, content and services that enable research effectiveness and digital and information literacy.

Technology: 

The Literati solution includes embedded tools that guide the user; integration of the library's existing resources and discovery services (extending their value); tools that measure what works and what doesn't; and a growing collection of nearly 10,000 Topic Pages.  Topic Pages alone are valued at over $3.5 million.  Additional technologies such as the Mind Map provide a powerful way to visualize and understand the research process.

Content:

Literati can be packaged with a growing reference database of more than 3.6 million XML-enriched entries with over 500,000 images, videos and audio clips that enhance learning.

Services:

What makes Literati truly unique are the customized and complementary services provided by on-staff instructional librarians and educators. These services integrate faculty and student outreach, multimedia instruction and assessment tools.  Instructional materials such as tutorials, modules and guides are developed based on the library's strategic goals and are not limited to Credo products.

For more information visit http://www.credoreference.com/corp.

About Credo Reference

Credo Reference is Library Journal's "Best Overall" Reference 2012 and has been offering completely customizable, "best-in-class" reference collections for libraries since 2002. Credo's General Reference service empowers librarians and effortlessly delivers authoritative answers to millions of researchers worldwide. Literati offers tools and services to improve Digital and Information Literacy. Both platforms allow content expansion through highly acclaimed Publisher and Subject collections.  Find more http://corp.credoreference.com.

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Credo on Twitter: @credoreference

Facebook  facebook.com/credoreference.

LinkedIn  http://www.linkedin.com/company/credo-reference

Pinterest  http://pinterest.com/credoreference/

About Mosio

Mosio is a mobile software and solutions company providing text messaging and web solutions to help businesses connect with customers and their workforces on the go, using their mobile presence as a competitive advantage to increase sales and brand loyalty.

Headquartered in San Francisco, more than 1,000 organizations have implemented Mosio's mobile technologies, including the American Library Association, Nielsen, Southwest Airlines, CareWire, Sears, Disney and the United States Department of Health and Services. More info: http://www.mosio.com

Media Contacts:

Mary Kay Jezzini, 212.352.1404

Lynn Brainard, 714.771.4397
publicity@credoreference.com

SOURCE  Credo Reference

Credo Reference

Web Site: http://corp.credoreference.com

Teledyne LeCroy Rolls Out Power Analyzer Software Option for HDO4000 and HDO6000 High Definition Oscilloscopes

Quickly Measure and Analyze Power Conversion Devices and Circuits

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teledyne LeCroy today introduces its Power Analyzer software option for the HDO4000 and HDO6000 High Definition Oscilloscopes, which enables easy measurement and powerful analysis of the operating characteristics of power conversion devices and circuits. With the software, the HDO oscilloscopes analyze all aspects of switched-mode power devices with tools for automatic power loss measurements, control loop modulation analysis, and line power harmonics testing, all within a streamlined user interface that simplifies probe and measurement setup.

Broad Analysis Capabilities

For analysis of power losses in switching devices or circuits, the Power Analyzer software automatically detects and measures turn-on, turn-off, conduction, and off state losses. A unique color-coded overlay annotates the power waveform and identifies all areas of power losses. The Safe Operating Area (SOA) plot shows in-circuit behavior of the power device under test to quickly identify any transitions near the peak power limits. The dedicated interface handles proper probe setup to eliminate sources of error associated with probing.

Control loop analysis evaluates the loop dynamics of switched-mode power devices, plotting the variation of pulse width, duty cycle, period, or frequency. This analysis mode takes advantage of the HDOs' long memory of up to 250 Mpts to capture control loop performance during startup.

Pre-compliance testing of line power harmonics is performed to the EN61000-3-2 standard. Voltage, current, and line harmonics may be viewed simultaneously. Mask testing reports when harmonics are outside the allowable range and all results are summarized in a table.

Pricing

Power Analyzer software for the HDO4000 and HDO6000 High Definition Oscilloscopes is priced at $1,700. For further information, engineers and technicians can contact Teledyne LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit teledynelecroy.com.

About Teledyne LeCroy

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer, semiconductor and consumer electronics, data storage, automotive and industrial, military and aerospace, and telecommunication markets. Teledyne LeCroy's 48-year heritage of technical innovation is the foundation for its recognized leadership in "WaveShape Analysis"--capturing, viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today's information and communications technologies. Teledyne LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York. Company information is available at teledynelecroy.com.

© 2012 by Teledyne LeCroy Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Website: teledynelecroy.com

SOURCE  Teledyne LeCroy Corporation

Teledyne LeCroy Corporation

CONTACT: Media, Patrick Brightman of SGW, +1-973-263-5475, Editors' Technical contact, Steve Murphy, +1-845-425-2000, or Customer contact, Teledyne LeCroy Customer Care Center,1-800-553-2769

Web Site: http://teledynelecroy.com

JetSuite To Offer Free Wi-Fi On Entire Fleet

Aircell's Gogo Biz Internet Service to be Added to all JetSuite Edition CJ3 and Phenom 100 Aircraft

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JetSuite, the nation's fastest-growing light jet operator, is pleased to announce the addition of Gogo Biz(TM) Internet service to its fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s by Spring 2013. This, along with the company's recent addition of the Wi-Fi-equipped JetSuite Edition CJ3 to the fleet, makes JetSuite the first light jet charter brand in the world to equip its entire fleet with free internet service.

The addition of Gogo Biz now allows JetSuite passengers to enjoy high-speed internet capabilities while traveling 10,000 feet and higher above the continental US, using their own Wi-Fi enabled laptops, tablets, smartphones, electronic flight bags and other mobile devices.

"JetSuite clients will enjoy free Wi-Fi in the sky. They asked for it, and we received the signal loud and clear," comments JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox. "Now anyone flying on JetSuite can surf, tweet, chat, work, shop, and even request their next flight at JetSuite.com while cruising in safety and comfort among any of the 2,000 airports we serve."

"Customer experience has always been really important to me for everything that I'm involved in. The addition of Wi-Fi takes the customer service-focused JetSuite experience to a whole new level. I receive thousands of emails a day, and being able to keep up with them, browse the web, and even shop on Zappos.com makes my time on JetSuite even more productive," adds Tony Hsieh, JetSuite board member and investor, and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.

The all-new Wi-Fi equipped JetSuite Edition CJ3 aircraft are available for booking now for flights east of the Mississippi beginning November 19(th), in time for Thanksgiving travel. These jets have the ability to fly up to 2,000 miles, offering new routes including New York to popular Florida destinations such as West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Naples, for under $11,000 each way - less than any other branded charter operator.   

For more information about retail flights and private jet membership, visit http://www.jetsuite.com. 

About JetSuite
Based in Southern California, JetSuite is redefining private aviation as the first and only private jet operator to offer a fleet of all-new Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft, the most fuel-efficient jet in its class. JetSuite provides service from areas throughout the Southwest, Texas and Northeast to and from airports in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. JetSuite also offers the JetSuite Edition CJ3, a larger aircraft that flies a 2,000 mile range, including New York to Florida, at faster speeds and more affordable rates. The company's vision is to enable private air travel for more people than ever before through affordable, no obligation products. Under the leadership of CEO Alex Wilcox, a former JetBlue founding executive, JetSuite is rated Platinum by ARG/US, the highest possible safety rating in the private jet industry. JetSuite was founded in 2006 and first took flight in early 2009.

Media Contacts:
Sara Klinger
949.892.4327
Sara.Klinger@JetSuite.com

SOURCE  JetSuite

JetSuite

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

Samplify's New APAX IP Core Shatters the Memory Wall for CPUs, GPUs, Application Processors, and SoCs

APAX Hardware Intellectual Property Core Accelerates Memory, I/O, and Storage Throughput up to 8X

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samplify, the leading intellectual property company for accelerating memory, I/O, and storage in computing, consumer electronics and mobile devices, announced the availability of its APAX hardware IP core that boosts the performance of  multi-core CPUs, GPUs, application processors, and systems-on-chip.  The APAX IP accelerates throughput of memory, I/O, and storage by 2X to 8X for high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud computing, as well as consumer electronics and mobile devices performing applications such as image acquisition, video processing, and 3D graphics.

"Multi-core CPUs are hitting the memory wall," said Al Wegener, CTO and founder of Samplify. "With each new process node, the number of processor cores on a die can double with Moore's Law, but the throughput of memory, I/O, and storage fails to keep up with this growth.  Hence, the performance of multi-core applications is increasingly memory, I/O, and storage bound.  APAX is the only solution that shatters the memory wall by accelerating the throughput of DDRx, SAS/SATA, SSD, PCIe, Ethernet, and Infiniband, by as much as eight times."

The APAX technology is a universal numerical data encoder that operates on all integer or floating-point data types, as well as images and wireframe meshes.  APAX achieves typical encoding rates of 2:1 to 8:1 without affecting the results of computing or imaging applications.  The low-complexity APAX IP core supports an industry-standard AXI bus interface, serving multiple clients in an SoC or motherboard chipset:  the memory controller, the flash or disk storage controller, and the I/O controller.  The low latency of the APAX IP core even makes it suitable for implementation between Level 3 and Level 2 cache.  The APAX IP core is fully compatible with APAX software products, and the included Linux software driver allows seamless switching between HW and SW implementations of the APAX encoder and decoder.

Availability:

The APAX IP core is available immediately for SoCs and FPGAs from Samplify and its sales partners. Samplify will also demonstrate APAX running on the Xilinx Zynq(TM) Extensible Processor Platform, accelerating computing applications running on two ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 processors by more than 200 percent, in booth 703 at the ARM TechCon 2012 conference in Santa Clara, California, October 31 to November 1 .  For more information visit the Samplify website at http://www.samplify.com/apax-ip

About Samplify:

Samplify is a Silicon Valley startup providing the only software and hardware numerical encoder for solving memory, I/O, and storage bottlenecks in HPC, cloud computing, consumer electronics and mobile devices.  Samplify investors include Charles River Ventures and Formative Ventures and strategic investors Schlumberger, Mamiya, and IDT.  For more information visit: http://www.samplify.com

ARM is a registered trademark and Cortex, is trademark of ARM Limited.  Xilinx, and Zynq, are trademarks of Xilinx Inc.

SOURCE  Samplify

Samplify

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

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

Sybase 365 Enables First Commercial LTE Roaming Service For Globe Telecom And China Mobile Hong Kong

Provides Seamless High Speed Roaming to LTE Subscribers Outside Home Networks; Drives Mobile Operator Revenue

SINGAPORE and PHILIPPINES, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sybase 365, the mobile services arm of SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and global leader in mobile interconnection services and mobile commerce solutions, today jointly announced with Globe Telecom (Globe), the Philippines' leading mobile operator, that the company has enabled Globe to launch its first LTE roaming service with China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited (CMHK), the first operator that Globe has connected to commercially.

Sybase 365 has been selected as Globe's strategic partner to rollout its LTE Roaming connectivity globally. LTE Roaming is one of several innovative services Sybase 365 offers on its Sybase® IPX 365(TM) (IP Exchange) network, enabling Globe to offer global roaming to its LTE subscribers.       

"As more LTE networks are launched, the need for interoperability between mobile services is becoming an increasingly critical requirement, both by businesses and subscribers," said Rizza Maniego-Eala, Group Head for International Business, Globe Telecom. "We are excited to kick-off our commercial LTE roaming services via the Sybase IPX 365 network. Globe is leveraging the Sybase IPX 365 capability to run multiple international services across the one IP connection, thereby providing services and solutions that give our subscribers a more enriched mobile experience."

LTE is the fastest developing mobile system technology, but it also faces one of the biggest challenges in achieving its full potential - little or no support for roaming. To address this challenge, Sybase 365 Diameter Hubbing for LTE Roaming provides operators the capability to offer connectivity to their LTE subscribers who roam to other compatible LTE networks around the world. It allows the subscriber to enjoy a consistently fast user experience, as if at home in the Globe network.

"Interoperability and roaming are key enablers for the rapid growth and adoption of LTE," said Sean Lee, Director and Chief Executive Officer, China Mobile Hong Kong. "Our partnerships with other mobile operators from around the world, extend and enrich our network's capability in providing the best user experience for LTE roamers tapped onto the CMHK network, wherever they may have come from.  Partnerships as these with Globe Telecom and Sybase 365, promise not only high service quality and enhanced user experience for LTE roamers, but also help drive new and innovative mobile solution's offerings that benefit mobile subscribers."

"Enabling the launch of Globe Telecom's first commercial LTE roaming service underscores our commitment to providing mobile operators with reliable, best-in-class IPX solutions, that create value for subscribers," said Matthew Tonkin, Global Head IPX, Sybase 365.

According to Informa Telecoms & Media, there are currently 22 in service LTE networks in the Asia Pacific region. By end-2013, Informa expects a further 15 networks to launch, taking the total in service networks to 37.

Sybase 365 has been a pioneer of interoperability since the very beginning of mobile data and messaging services and continues this tradition with the LTE data roaming service. Sybase IPX 365 is an industry leading comprehensive suite of IP services and connectivity options that provide global data roaming, voice switching (both on-net and off-net), roaming signalling, BlackBerry® connectivity, MMS, and SMS -- offering mobile operators the advantage of obtaining all essential services through one connection.

About Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a leading full service telecommunications company in the Philippines, serving the needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connections, internet and managed services. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecom who are acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit http://www.globe.com.ph. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/talk2Globe and Facebook: http://facebook.com/GlobePH.

About SAP

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

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

© 2012 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.

SAP and the SAP logo are registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and other countries. Business Objects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects Software Ltd. Business Objects is an SAP company. Sybase and the Sybase logo are registered trademarks of Sybase Inc. Sybase is an SAP company. Crossgate is a registered trademark of SAP in Germany and other countries.

Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.

SOURCE  Sybase 365

Sybase 365

CONTACT: Jann Yip, SAP Public Relations, (65) 6571-3500, jann.yip@sap.com, or Gene Vallejo-Yeo, Bite Communications for Sybase 365, (65) 6323-7377, gene.yeo@bitecommunications.com

Web Site: http://www.sybase.com/365

Fujitsu Launches a New Set of Versatile 32-bit Microcontrollers Based on ARM Cortex-M3 Technology

New MCUs Extend Fujitsu FM3 Series for Household, Office, Industrial Applications; Feature Low-Power ICs with Flash for Battery-Powered Products

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Semiconductor America today added 93 new versatile devices to its rapidly expanding FM3 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the ARM(®) Cortex(TM)-M3 core.

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The 93 new products are divided into two groups. The Basic Group has a total of 72 products that include the MB9B520M/320M/120M Series. The controllers operate at 72MHz and have been designed for inverter control, making them ideal choices for household appliances, office automation equipment, and industrial equipment.

The Basic Group MCUs are equipped with two independent, 26-channel, high-speed, 12-bit ADCs, which can convert data within one microsecond simultaneously. The microcontrollers incorporate a quadrature decoder for motor rotation control, CAN, USB 2.0, and a real-time clock, along with other standard microcontroller peripherals. Flash memory is available from 96KB to 288KB. Packaging options range from 48-pin to 96-pin configurations, including the space-saving 6x6mm 96-pin BGAs.

Low Power Group Offers Wide Range of Power-Saving Modes

The second set, the Low Power Group, features 21 new ICs in the MB9A150R Series. Power requirements are as low as 0.2 mA per MHz (40MHz operation with the peripheral clock stopped). Through clock-gating and power-gating technology, the series can be set to six different power-saving modes: sleep mode, timer mode, RTC mode, stop mode, deep standby RTC mode, and deep standby stop mode. Current consumption can be reduced depending on the usage specifications, such as to 14mA when the RTC mode is employed for date and time management, or to 2.0mA when deep standby RTC mode is used with the internal SRAM power source switched off.

The MB9A150R Series also features enhanced Flash memory and higher pin counts than prior members of the group, with Flash memory from 288KB to 544KB. The series includes peripheral functions such as a real-time clock and HDMI-CEC. The devices meet the design requirements for low power consumption while maintaining optimal CPU performance in consumer devices such as battery-powered mobile products, digital home appliances, and healthcare products. The series also supports AV applications for controlling digital connectivity between digital consumer and AV electronics systems. Package choices range from 80 to 120 pins.

With the addition of the 93 new devices, the Fujitsu FM3 family of MCUs based on the ARM Cortex-M3 processor core now includes 463 products that support a wide range of customer applications.

Pricing and Availability

The new, low power MCUs are available now in BGA and LQFP packages with prices starting at $2.78 each in 10,000-piece units. The new members of the Basic Group of MCUs in BGA or LQFP packages will be available in production quantities in late November, with prices starting at $2.25 each in 10,000-piece units.

About Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.

Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc. (FSA) is a leading designer and developer of innovative semiconductor products and solutions for new generations of consumer, communications, automotive and industrial products. FSA provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services throughout North and South America. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Fujitsu Semiconductor America (formerly Fujitsu Microelectronics America) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (FSL), Japan.

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