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Philips Reveals hue: World's Smartest LED Light Bulb, Ushering in New Era of Connected Lighting for the Home

Available only at Apple stores, hue is easy to install & control wirelessly from smart devices; demonstrates innovations in digital lighting

SOMERSET, N.J., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its tradition of developing innovative lighting products and solutions, Philips today introduced hue, the world's first Web-enabled LED home lighting system available direct to the consumer.  Offered exclusively through Apple stores beginning on October 30, the hue starter kit includes three LED bulbs that fit into any standard light fixture, a bridge that connects to existing wireless routers. Philips hue sets up in minutes and, with a quick download of the hue application, the system can be controlled from any iOS or Android device.  From the app, consumers can remotely control their home lighting for added security, personalize their lighting experience with custom settings, or program timers to help manage daily schedules, all through the convenience of their smart device.

"Philips hue is a game changer in lighting," said Bruno Biasiotta, CEO and President of Philips Lighting North America. "Just as our experiences with phones, televisions and movies have evolved, thanks to hue, we'll never look at or interact with lighting in the same way again. At Philips, we continue to redefine the art of the possible with LED technology, and hue pushes the boundaries even more, not just in offering great light quality, but in how lighting can be digitized and integrated with our world to further simplify and enhance our lives."

Philips hue can:

    --  Eliminate the guesswork in what bulb to buy, offering tunable white
        light, from cool to warm based on personal preference
    --  Achieve a color rendering index of over 90 in the white range, closely
        mimicking the color qualities of an incandescent
    --  Provide more than 16 million colors to customize the lighting in each
        room
    --  Be set as a gentle wake up light or help one go to sleep
    --  Relive personal experiences by mimicking the colors in photos by simply
        dragging and dropping within the app
    --  Turn on/turn off lights when not at home
    --  Save light settings and easily recall them from a smart device
    --  Manage up to 50 hue bulbs from one device and allow each bulb to be
        controlled individually
    --  Reduce energy consumption with 8.5 watt bulbs that are 80% more energy
        efficient than traditional light bulbs
In home testing done in New York, Berlin and Shanghai, consumers highlighted hue's great light quality and programmable reminders, as well as the fact they could control their lighting from outside the home, as features they most appreciated.  Moreover, consumers liked the ability to save personal light settings and recreate them at the touch of a button.

hue includes 4 pre-programmed light settings based on Philips' research around lighting's optimal effects.  These pre-programmed scenarios adjust the bulbs to the optimum shade and brightness of white light to relax, read or boost mood and energy.

LEDs have changed the paradigms of flexibility in lighting as they succeed technology like fluorescent, halogen and incandescent, which offered very limited control. With LEDs, lighting can be digitized as the small footprint and semiconductor design allows them to be easily integrated into electronic circuitry. It is this seamless integration into electronic circuits which allows them to deliver unique light outputs on the command of electrical signals. This enables Philips to build smart bulbs into a system where every light bulb has a unique web address and can be integrated with software applications such as the one that comes with hue.

Using the ZigBee LightLink standard, hue bulbs can communicate with each other, allowing them to have a broad signal range, despite the location of the bridge in the home. The standard also allows the system to use significantly less stand-by power than traditional Wi-Fi systems. Further, hue is based on open standards and can be easily integrated with other ZigBee-based systems, such as motion sensors and home thermostats, for additional home automation. Software updates for the bulbs are done automatically via the bridge and the bulbs themselves, making it easy and intuitive for users and essentially future-proofing the customer's investment in hue.

Building on the company's AmbiLight experience, Philips is developing future product features, such as allowing hue to integrate with other media including sound and video.  Further, the company is working on features such as geo-location services, allowing hue to sense when a user is close to home and automatically turn on the lights, or turn the off when the user has left.   Philips is also researching the application of reverse indicators, enabling hue to alert that the lighting has not been turned on during a specific time period, offering numerous possibilities around senior care.

Philips will make the hue interface and software development kit (SDK) available to anyone who wants to create additional functionality or applications that interact with the system. The applications will then be tested by the Philips connected lighting team to ensure they are viable.

hue starter kits will retail for $199 and are available at Apple stores nationwide on October 30. Additional bulbs will be available at $59.  For more information about hue and its capabilities, please visit http://www.meethue.com.

For hi-res photos, videos and an interactive infographic about hue, please click on this link:  http://www.forummedia.us/philipshue

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 121,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

SOURCE  Philips

Philips

CONTACT: Silvie Casanova, Lighting Communications, Philips Electronics North America, +1-978-659-7467, silvie.casanova@philips.com

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

Safe Communications, Inc., Signs Licensing Agreement With China Company, Full Chance.

THE COMPANIES PLAN TO LAUNCH KUBOO.COM, SAFE COMMUNICATIONS CHILD SAFE VIRTUAL WORLD, IN CHINA BY EARLY NEXT YEAR, BRINGING THE AMERICAN AND CHINESE CHILDREN TOGETHER IN A FRIENDLY, PLAYFUL, EDUCATIONAL ATMOSPHERE.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Communications, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SGTB.pk) announced today the signing of a licensing agreement with Full Chance of China. The license calls for a launch of Safe's virtual world, Kuboo.com in China within the next three months. The license calls for Safe to supply the technology while the China partners will supply the funding and technical expertise to translate and develop Kuboo for the Chinese market. The initial funding will be approximately $500,000. The agreement has a provision to extend a similar license to India.  A final license is expected to be signed in the next 30 days. Safe Communications launched http://www.Kuboo.com, its virtual at its family day event on October 6, 2012.

Representing the Chinese partners are Annie Ma and Shouvik Bhattacharyya. 

ABOUT THE PARTNERS:

ANNIE MA: Annie has vast business expertise in China from fund raising, investment management and M&A. Annie is founder, Chairwoman and CEO of Ample Luck International Capital. Ample Luck has participated in 11 mid-size to large funds (for fund raising and fund management). She has directly invested in 25 portfolio companies and has done over 60 fund raising projects, M&A, IPO FA transactions in last 7 years. Ample Luck is currently raising funds in several sectors including Energy, Culture & Media, Mining. For more information, refer http://www.AmpleLuck.com.

Annie is very passionate about the educational platform ("Full Chance") in which she is the Founder and CEO. This platform is positioned to be the leader in niche Educational segments as well as building an entrepreneurial ecosystem, leveraging the Incubator model.

Annie attended the Executive Program at the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She has a PhD in Finance from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, an MA in finance from Capital Economics and Trade University, and a BA in International Economics from Ji Lin Finance&Economics University.

Annie is a National Committee Member of the All-China Youth Federation, a Standing Committee Member of the Hubei Provincial Youth Federation and a Director of China Youth Entrepreneurs Association. She serves on the board of directors of over ten companies.

SHOUVIK BHATTACHARYYA: Shouvik is on the Board of Full Chance, the educational and incubation platform launching Kuboo in China.

Shouvik is CEO & MD of Valtech, responsible for US, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East & Africa. Valtech is not associated with this venture.

Shouvik has been profiled amongst "12 Global Leaders for tomorrow" in Chief Executive Magazine. He received the "Bharat Gaurav" award in 2009, recognizing his contribution to the industry as a non-resident Indian. He was awarded "CEO with HR Orientation" by Asia-Pacific HRM Congress in 2010. He recently received the same award at the Asian HR Leadership Awards (2012).

Shouvik was a Sloan Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has an MBA from the Sloan School. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He is an Electrical & Electronics engineer, with a second Master's degree focused on industrial engineering and management. He frequently speaks in conferences in US and China on cross-border M&A, technology trends and global entrepreneurship.

About Safe Communications:

Safe Communications provides secure email and web texting service free of charge through its kids site, MouseMail.com. Parents must register their children and pre-approve all contacts. Any unapproved contacts or inappropriate content will be diverted directly to the parent for further action. In addition, the company offers totally secure video chat that also requires parental contact approval. Safe Communications is accepting a limited number of people to test and review its beta version of the most advanced safe 3D virtual world, with individualized Avatars, for small children called KUBOO. Those interested in participating should visit http://www.KUBOO.com. The KUBOO world will be filled with educational features, age appropriate games as well as interactive capabilities with approved contacts.

Safe Communications' products, led by MouseMail.com, are designed for the modern family on the go. Early detection devices warn parents of potential abuse and inappropriate content, allowing secure, open exchange with loved ones and friends. Safe Communications designs products so that your children can enjoy the electronic ride without being exposed to potential harm or abuse. For more information, contact: info@safecommunications.com or visit us online at http://www.mousemail.com or http://www.Kuboo.com.

CORPORATE CONTACT:
info@safecommunications.com
Tel: 480-385-3893

SOURCE  Safe Communications, Inc.

Safe Communications, Inc.

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

Azteca America Unveils New Image

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Azteca America, the U.S. broadcast television network that targets the fast-growing Latino population, unveiled its new image that will be promoted both on and off the air.

The new image was presented on Sunday night, during the network's hit musical reality show, La Academia, and today viewers will tune in to see a renewed freshness of the brand that reflects the diversity of Hispanic audiences living in the U.S.

"The new image is very modern, reflecting the way we see our audience and how we want to be portrayed: looking ahead and into the future," said Martin Breidsprecher, CEO of Azteca America.  "The colors and design evoke the diversity of our audiences and programming.  Azteca America has become a primary destination for Spanish-language programming and as our community of viewers has grown in the U.S. we wanted to update our look and feel for them.  Our programming, like our new visual campaign touches the emotions of Latino culture and family through our quality content."

In addition, the tagline "Tu Casa" will be part of the new branding. Azteca America continues to grow and evolve, driven by innovation and creativity yet deeply rooted in the Latino heritage and values.   "Tu Casa" evokes very strong emotions and is a way for us to reflect our culture and welcome our viewers."

About Azteca America
Azteca America engages Spanish-language viewers by creating unique, passionate and enlightening content that is relevant to the daily lives of our audience.  Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster Azteca, the second-largest producer of Spanish language content in the world, Azteca America complements its Mexican programs with an innovative lineup of shows from third-party producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming for its audience. The company provides tailored, multi-platform advertising solutions for clients seeking to reach the most dynamic consumer group in the country.

Press Contact:
Daniel  McCosh
011-5255-1720-0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

SOURCE  Azteca America

Azteca America

Cinchcast Launches Universal PIN Code Access for Enterprise Conference Calls

New Cinchcast Connect feature streamlines and simplifies conference calls and webcasts for event hosts and participants

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinchcast, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for enterprise conference calls and webcasts, today announced that its patented, cloud-based platform, Cinchcast Connect, now features Universal PIN Code Access.

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With the launch of this feature, the Cinchcast Connect solution offers enterprise customers:

    --  Simplified Event Participation: Registered participants receive a unique
        PIN code to access the audio conferencing portion of corporate events
        hosted on the Cinchcast platform. Event participants do not have to wait
        on hold to be screened by operators prior to entering events. In
        addition, for users who may attend multiple corporate events (Employee
        Town Halls, Team Meetings, Earnings /Analyst Calls), once an individual
        has registered on the Cinchcast platform, their unique PIN code will
        always be the same.

    --  Streamlined Call Management and Moderation:When registered participants
        join a call with their Universal PIN code, the registration information
        is automatically available in the Cinchcast Connect Studio Switchboard.
        This makes tracking call participants and managing live Q&A easy for the
        call host. It also helps save time and avoid the egregious expense
        associated with operator-assisted events.

    --  Enhanced Data Quality on Call Participant Reports:By leveraging
        Universal PIN Code Access, enterprise event hosts are able to improve
        the data quality on information for call participants, as data is no
        longer subject to the interpretation and transcription of third-party
        operators. This data is also immediately available via CSV download.
Applications
Cinchcast helps executives, marketing and communications professionals, HR leaders, and online training specialists, host and share live-streamed conference calls and webcasts that can scale to thousands of participants.

"In an environment where companies are looking to increase efficiencies and cut costs anywhere they can, Cinchcast delivers significant cost savings and an improved user experience on critical internal and external communications such as employee town hall meetings, all hands meetings, earnings calls, employee training, and marketing events," says Alan Levy, CEO of Cinchcast.

Availability

The Cinchcast Connect platform is available now. Cinchcast offers easy-to-understand per-event pricing and monthly subscriptions. No hidden charges or fees for unused services. Prospective clients can reach out to Cinchcast online at http://www.cinchcast.com/contact/ to begin a conversation.

To learn more about Cinchcast's solution view video here:
http://cinchcast.com/news/cinchcast-new-video/

About Cinchcast, Inc.

Cinchcast enables companies to connect and communicate with the people that are most important to their business, while saving time and money. Cinchcast Connect, a patented, cloud-based platform, powers conference calls and webcasts for the leading companies in the world. By streamlining and simplifying the event, meeting and content creation process, Cinchcast helps executives, marketing and communications professionals, meeting and event planners, HR leaders, content creators, and online training specialists enhance their internal and external communications. Cinchcast is headquartered in New York City. For more information, please visit http://www.cinchcast.com.

SOURCE  Cinchcast, Inc.

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CONTACT: Meighan Berberich, Cinchcast, +1-646-807-0825, mberberich@cinchcast.com

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

FreedomPop Launches Market-Disruptive 4G iPod touch Sleeve, Transforming the touch into an iPhone

Sleeve provides users 500MB of Free Nationwide High-Speed 4G every Month

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over!FreedomPop, the disruptive free wireless Internet company, today announced it is now shipping its highly anticipated iPod touch 4G Sleeve, which until today has been limited to pre-orders only. The FreedomPop iPod touch 4G Sleeve snaps onto any fourth generation iPod touch, enabling a seamless connection to FreedomPop's free high-speed 4G network and allowing the iPod to function like an iPhone. With FreedomPop's iPod touch 4G Sleeve, users will be able to use their iPod touch anywhere there is FreedomPop coverage - not just on Wi-Fi at home or in public venues.

"Until today, the iPod touch has been a Wi-Fi only device. As of today, consumers can now receive fast and free Internet for their iPod on-the-go," said Mauricio Sastre, Vice President Product, FreedomPop. "By leveraging a VoIP app such as Skype, the iPod touch essentially becomes a carrier-free option that allows consumers to enjoy an iPhone-like experience without signing contracts or paying monthly fees."

With the Sleeve, the iPod touch can stream videos, make VOIP calls, serve a hotspot for up to eight devices, and be connected to Wi-Fi anywhere FreedomPop's 4G network exists. The iPod touch 4G Sleeve delivers speeds of up to 10x 3G speeds currently available on the iPhone 4/4S. It also turns the iPod touch into a wireless hotspot, allowing up to eight other devices to connect to it.

The availability of the FreedomPop iPod touch 4G Sleeve comes on the heels of the company's public Beta launch earlier this month, which has shaken up the wireless market with it's game-changing offering: a guaranteed minimum of 500MB of free 4G wireless Internet service every month.  No contracts, no ads, no gimmicks.  An overview of markets served nationwide can be found at http://www.FreedomPop.com.

The iPod touch 4G Sleeve is available now for purchase at http://www.FreedomPop.com, retailing for $99. To see the iPod touch 4G Sleeve in action, watch this video. For more information on the FreedomPop iPod touch 4G sleeve, along with the FreedomPop service and other devices available, visit the website, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.   

About FreedomPop
Founded in 2011, FreedomPop is a new wave telecom company backed by Mangrove Capital, DCM, and Skype Founder Niklas Zennstom's Atomico. Its aim is to provide disruptive Internet services ensuring that no one is left off the "connected grid."  FreedomPop's initial free high speed wireless internet service runs on Clearwire's 4G network and is scheduled to expand on Sprint's 4G LTE network in 2013.   For more information, visit http://www.freedompop.com and follow FreedomPop on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE  FreedomPop

FreedomPop

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

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

4G World 2012 Showcases Exhibitor Announcements

New products and services unveiled at the annual 4G World Conference and Expo

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 4G World, the only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G mobile broadband technologies, today released a roundup of news being announced by exhibitors at this year's event. 4G World takes place through November 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information, visit http://www.4gworld.com.

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"So many exhibitors at this year's 4G World are announcing new products, services and technologies that are propelling the mobile broadband industry forward," says Joe Braue, General Manager of 4G World. "It's exciting to see 4G World as the launch pad for innovation."

The following 4G World exhibitors will be making announcements at this year's event:

    --  6WIND (Booth #638) is announcing that it has joined the ARM Connected
        Community. The company's high-performance data plane solutions maximize
        4G network performance for Mobile and Cloud infrastructure.
    --  Agilent Technologies (Booth #322) will demonstrate its newest LTE and
        WLAN test and measurement solutions, which cover the global technology
        and applications ecosystem for next-generation mobile broadband
        networks.
    --  Berkeley Varitronics Systems' (Booth # 216) Squid-PRO named a Best of 4G
        Awards 2012 Finalist.
    --  Cambium Networks (Booth #341) enables service providers to reach beyond
        the limits of their wired infrastructures to enable LTE and Small Cell
        Backhaul.
    --  Ciena (Booth #623) is announcing that FiberLight, one of the nation's
        leading providers of mission critical, high-performance fiber optic
        networks, has deployed its industry-leading packet networking solutions
        to build reliable and robust mobile backhaul networks for two major U.S.
        wireless operators.
    --  Citrix (Booth #MC928) is releasing its 4Q 2012 ByteMobile Mobile
        Analytics Report:
        http://www.bytemobile.com/news-events/2012/archive_231012.html.
    --  Dell (Booth #611) is announcing that its NEBs-compliant PowerEdge 12(th)
        generation servers will now be joined by seven additional NEBs-compliant
        PowerEdge server and PowerVault storage solutions, giving the company a
        complete suite of technology offerings for the telecommunications
        industry.
    --  Eligre Systems (Booth #523), a new enclosures and housing technologies
        maker, is now engineering, designing and manufacturing customized
        platform cabinets for global telecom and energy operators that will
        decrease costs, resolve common industry problems at both deployment and
        upgrade stages, and reduce maintenance.
    --  Ixia (Booth #332) is unveiling its XAir solution, the mobility
        industry's first comprehensive solution to validate and optimize LTE
        performance and enhance quality of experience by creating massive-scale
        mobile user application behavior to battle-test and harden LTE base
        stations.
    --  NEPTUNO-NAAP (Booth #744) will be showcasing the SMART 4G ROLL-OUT APP,
        which tracks, shares and control information amongst stakeholders
        involved in 4G Roll-out projects.
    --  Nokia Siemens Networks (Booth # MC943) is announcing a new approach that
        allows operators to make better network investment decisions more
        quickly and execute them faster - CEM for Liquid Net brings the
        intelligence of Customer Experience Management to the agility of Liquid
        Net.
    --  The Open Mobile Alliance (Booth #231) will take part in a must-see panel
        discussion on M2M and the Internet of Things at 4G World. During the
        'M2M/IoT Innovation Ecosystem' session on November 1 at 1:15pm,
        panelists will address the mass-adoption challenges and opportunities of
        M2M.
    --  Polaris Networks (Booth #323) will demonstrate the NetEPC, a
        carrier-grade LTE EPC targeted at deployments in rural and regional LTE
        Networks and by Public Safety departments.
    --  RAD Data Communications (Booth #630) is announcing the launch of the
        MiNID - a fully functional, innovative SFP form-factor Ethernet Network
        Interface Device (NID) that transforms any hosting device (e.g. switch
        or router) into a full-fledge Carrier Ethernet demarcation and SLA
        verification device for end-to-end network visibility, remote service
        monitoring and fault isolation.
    --  Via Licensing Corporation (Booth #438) has announced the formation of a
        groundbreaking LTE patent pool for the wireless industry that will
        accelerate innovation by providing efficient, transparent, and
        cost-effective access to LTE standard essential patents.
    --  The WiMAX Forum extends WiMAX Advanced roadmap to support multiple radio
        access technologies.
A list of exhibitors is available at http://www.4gworld.com/chicago/2012/exhibitor-list/. A complete schedule of conference sessions is available at: http://www.4gworld.com/chicago/conference/program.php.

Connect with 4G World
Twitter: https://twitter.com/4GWorld

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4GWorld

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/4G-World-1450927?gid=1450927&mostPopular=&trk=tyah Mobile App: http://m.4gworld.com

About 4G World

4G World is the first and only conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next-generation 4G technologies that enable the mobile Internet revolution, including mobile network infrastructure, advanced devices, applications and content. Owned and operated by UBM TechWeb, this show provides insight into the state of the industry today and explores forward-looking advancements that will affect operators within the mobile ecosystem in the years ahead. As a ubiquitous network takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers attendees an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, and learn from other operators about what works and what doesn't, as they migrate their networks to 4G. For more information, visit http://www.4GWorld.com.

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, Cloud Connect, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a part of UBM plc, one of the world's largest media businesses as a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

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CONTACT: Caroline McGrath, Echo Communications (for 4G World), T: +1-416-972-1642, C: +1-416-357-2702, E: caroline@echo-communications.com

Web Site: http://www.4gworld.com

Aquent Updates Mobile Staffing Application to Include Timecard Feature

App Streamlines Process for Recruiting and Paying Temporary Marketing, Creative, and Digital Talent

BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquent and its new division Vitamin T, the leading global staffing organization dedicated to marketing, creative, and digital professionals, today announced the latest version of Aquent Heads Up -- the free mobile staffing application for iPhone® iOS and Android(TM) devices.

The Aquent Heads Up app offers enhanced features for talent, including the ability to:

    --  Manage timecards from their smartphones, by inputting hours and
        submitting timecards for approval.
    --  Check in with their agent throughout the duration of their assignment.
    --  Quickly update their agent on their work availability via phone, email,
        and social networks when looking for their next contract employment
        opportunity.
With Aquent Heads Up and a tap of a button, Aquent Agents immediately know which of their talent is available to place in a job that fits the talent's specific skill set. This feature increases Aquent's response time in filling critical marketing, creative, and digital roles for client companies.

"With the Heads Up app, we're changing the way skilled marketing, creative, and digital professionals find temp work and connect with companies that crave their expertise," said Ann Webster, president of Aquent. "As a global leader in the creative and marketing staffing industry, we know that it's important to provide the most in-demand and talented professionals to our clients quickly and efficiently, and we are proud to be the first marketing, creative, and digital staffing agency to develop that ability."

Aquent Heads Up is now available in the United States, France, Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom for download and can be found at the following application stores:

Apple iTunes: http://bit.ly/Q5reNk

Google Play: http://bit.ly/PGwObD

Amazon Appstore for Android: http://amzn.to/Rc06jv

About Aquent
Aquent is the only global staffing company dedicated to creative, marketing, and digital roles exclusively for Fortune 1000 companies. The world's most renowned global brands come to Aquent for high-caliber freelance talent. Its new division, Vitamin T, provides small, mid-sized and ad agency clients with faster, easier access to in-demand interactive talent. Aquent and Vitamin T have built an impressive global network of marketing and creative services professionals, including print and interactive designers, UX designers and developers, copywriters, brand managers, market researchers, and more.

Contact Information:

Kelly Kane

SHIFT Communications
aquent@shiftcomm.com

(617) 779-1866

SOURCE  Aquent

Aquent

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

OneAccess Networks Introduces OneOptimization to Improve Cloud Service Delivery for Businesses

Service providers can meet the Quality of Experience expectations of the business user with OneOptimization -application performance monitoring and WAN optimization

HERNDON, Virginia, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    OneAccess Networks [http://www.oneaccess-net.com/onesite/index.php ], a leading
manufacturer of multi-service routers and Ethernet access devices, today launched
OneOptimization an integrated application performance monitoring and optimization solution
that improves the way business users experience cloud services. OneOptimization provides
application level visibility (NetAPM), traffic management (NetControl),
[http://www.oneaccess-net.com/onesite/datasheets/NetAPM&NetControl_270612.pdf ] and high
performance WAN optimization acceleration and compression capabilities (NetBooster) to
enhance business user's Quality of Experience (QoE) for application delivery across
broadband, 3G or Wi-Fi connections.

    OneOptimization is another proof point of OneAccess' commitment to lead the evolution
of the multi-service router (MSR) from a Layer 3 centric network element to a cloud-based
application delivery solution. According to OneAccess, the key to this evolution is the
integration of application management and acceleration features that enhance the delivery
and utilization of cloud-based applications. OneOptimization gives service providers the
ability to improve the way business users experience cloud-based services.

    "Cloud-based application delivery offers business users productivity gains and
customer service enhancements. Regardless of whether their services are delivered over
broadband or a wireless infrastructure, businesses expect the same delivery experience
from their managed service provider. This is end point transparency," said Dennis R.
Gatens, vice president and general manager of OneAccess Networks, North America.
"Businesses cannot tolerate inconsistency when it comes to application availability and
latency. The result is loss of productivity, or worse, a perception of poor customer
service. For broadband or wireless connectivity, OneOptimization helps to solve the
latency issues related to utilizing cloud based applications."

    OneAPM is a management dashboard
[http://www.oneaccess-net.com/onesite/wan-optimization/oneapm.html ] that provides
administrators with the tools to ensure that application performance issues can be
monitored, reported and resolved quickly. This enables service providers to offer a fully
managed service. OneAPM scales from small to large networks and provides global and site
level views of application performance data. This visibility enables QoE to be measured
using a performance index for each application, with reports on application utilization.

    "Cloud-based services are great for improving efficiency from an application and
server standpoint but they shift a lot of the challenge onto the network," said Karen Liu,
principal analyst, components, Ovum. "The service has to look like the network's not
there, that there's no distance or bandwidth constraint yet the traffic volume is now so
large the network provider can't just shovel capacity blindly at the problem anymore.
Intelligence - meaning application visibility, WAN optimization and application-based
compression-serves everyone's best interest from the cloud provider to the network
provider to the enterprise."

    Ubiquitous WiFi and 3G availability has led many organizations to adopt tablets as a
business productivity tool. This market disruptive appliance paired with a
technology-savvy workforce enables end users to improve productivity while enhancing
customer service. For this reason AirBooster was developed. Part of the OneOptimization
portfolio, AirBooster is a software client for Android tablets
[http://www.oneaccess-net.com/onesite/software/airbooster.html ] that enhances the mobile
business user's QoE while optimizing wireless network resources. With the growing trend of
mobile access, the QoE delivered by the service provider is critically important to the
productivity of many business operations and the retention of customers. AirBooster
enables service providers to deliver end point transparency for the end user.

    Integration of application visibility and optimization functionality into the ONE
series multi-service router portfolio enables service providers to offer higher value
services with reduced CAPEX and OPEX, while targeting a larger addressable market with
services that scale to the smallest business. NetAPM and NetControl are available as
software options on all ONE series platforms. NetBooster is available on the One1540. For
more information, contact Dennis Gatens at dennis.gatens@oneaccess-net.com.

    About OneAccess Networks

    Incorporated in 2001, OneAccess Networks is a leading manufacturer of multi-service
routers and Ethernet access devices. With a global presence that includes North America,
Europe and Asia, OneAccess develops strategic vendor-partner relationships with its
service provider customers. Our worldwide customer base numbers more than 140, including 4
of the 5 largest service providers in Europe. We focus on developing solutions that are
aligned with service provider's roadmaps. As a result, we are recognized as a global
leader for multi-service routers and gateway solutions that enable complete convergence
for the SMB and enterprise user. For more information, visit
http://www.oneaccess-net.com.

       
        Media Contact:
        Michelle Baum
        Chase Communications
        +1-303-284-8440
        michelle@chasecomm.net

OneAccess Networks

Atmel Delivers World's First Single-chip Solution that Integrates Touch And Sensor Hub Functionality to Enhance Users' Experience

- Single-chip Solutions Integrate maXTouch Controllers with maXFusion Technology

- Enhances Gaming, Navigation and Virtual Reality Experiences for the User

- Solutions Compatible with Both Windows 8 and Android-based Mobile Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced a range of microcontroller-based solutions that integrate touch and sensor hub functionality to enable superior user experience for a variety of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks and convertible PCs.

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The new solutions build on Atmel's leading maXTouch(® )controllers and incorporate the company's patented maXFusion(TM) sensor fusion technology to address the growing motion sensor market. Atmel maXFusion combines inputs from multiple sensors that detect motion, including accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes, to provide real-time direction, orientation and inclination data bringing visibly superior performance to a range of applications including gaming, navigation and virtual reality.

Atmel is also the first company in the industry to integrate sensor hub functionality into touchscreen controllers extending human interface solutions beyond touch to deliver performance and power efficiency gains in a single-chip solution. The combination of multiple sensor systems enables the development of new functionality leveraging both touch and motion sensing, driving further innovation for user interface development.

Atmel's new solutions with maXFusion technology include advanced sensing algorithms that result in 3x the performance compared to managing sensors on the applications processor. They also offer up to 50 percent lower power consumption than competing solutions, achieving even greater savings when compared to architectures where sensor management is implemented on the applications processor. Manufacturers are taking advantage of these power and performance gains today. Initial design wins have already been secured for these new solutions and will begin shipping by the end of this year.

The range of solutions offered by Atmel ensures that a device is available to meet any customers' sensor hub requirements:

    --  Complete human interface solutions with maXFusion technology:
        --  mXF0100 sensor hub solutions
        --  mXF1664S/ mXF1188S maXTouch controllers for up to 17-inch displays
    --  Programmable solutions based on Atmel's AVR(®) MCUs for customers and
        partners implementing their proprietary code
Extending Atmel's industry-leading maXTouch touchscreen controller family, Atmel has also integrated maXFusion technology into these devices, becoming the first company to offer a complete human interface solution. Adding this functionality to the touchscreen controller brings all the benefits of using a sensor hub solution but without the need for an additional device, saving PCB footprint and power consumption, while increasing context awareness capabilities by combining touch and motion sensing.

Atmel has partnered with leading sensor manufacturers to provide designers the flexibility to select from the widest range of sensors from the industry's leading sensor manufacturers, including AKM, Aichi Steel, Bosch, InvenSense, Intersil and Kionix. These relationships enable Atmel to support prequalified sensor solutions, reducing the time-to-market for our customers.

"With the market for sensor hub solutions in smartphone, tablets and portable PCs and beyond projected to be almost $4 billion by 2015, there is a huge opportunity for silicon providers," said Tom Hackenberg, principal analyst of microcontrollers for computer platforms, IHS. "There has been a recent increase of integrated sensor control in the applications processor subsystem, but the more energy efficient and flexible solutions are addressing this rapidly growing market with controllers outside of the applications processor. Not only do these systems offer greater layers of awareness while application processors sleep, they provide designers of next-generation devices such as smartphones, tablets and convertible PCs the option to customize their sensor hub solution or select  an integrated sensor-hub-with-touch solution to more highly differentiate their products."

"Our human interface solutions provide unrivalled performance and low-power consumption enabling product differentiation while extending battery life," said Jon Kiachian, vice president of touch marketing, Atmel Corporation. "The addition of maXFusion technology to our maXTouch touchscreen controllers enables exciting new user interface possibilities, and enables us to add more value in our customers' new innovative mobile devices."

Availablity

The UC3L sensor hub solutions with customizable firmware are available now. Production quantities for Atmel's mXF0100 devices are available in December 2012, with the mXF1664S and mXF1188S devices available in January 2013.

More Information

More information on Atmel's maXFusion solutions: http://www.atmel.com/Microsite/maxtouch_sseries/sensorhub.aspx

Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube

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

LinkedIn: http://www.atmel.com/linkedin

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

About Atmel

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

© 2012 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, maXTouch(®) and others are registered trademarks, maXFusion(TM) and others are trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Windows(®) is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and or other countries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:
Agnes Toan, PR Manager

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

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

Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask Brings an Eerie New Mystery to Nintendo 3DS

Latest Entry in Fan-Favorite Game Series Invites Players to Unravel a New Mystery by Solving Tons of Fun Puzzles; Hundreds More Downloadable Puzzles on the Way

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As Halloween revelers get ready to don their masks and celebrate all things eerie, Nintendo is introducing a spellbinding new tale that delivers mind-bending tricks and entertaining treats for fans of portable gaming. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is now available for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held systems, adding a new installment to the fan-favorite Professor Layton series. Players can immerse themselves in a mystery-rich storyline that includes new characters, a shadowy masked villain and hundreds of fun puzzles that can be solved using the Nintendo 3DS touch screen. Whether they're veterans to the Professor Layton series or first-time sleuths, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask will give all types of players an enthralling mystery to solve. What's more, puzzle lovers can look forward to 365 additional downloadable puzzles starting Oct. 28 - players will receive one per day* for a whole year, at no additional cost.

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As they explore the game's colorful settings, players will encounter a wide range of characters, many of whom hold valuable clues that can help solve puzzles and advance the mysterious storyline. The puzzles in Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask are more integrated into the storyline than ever before, letting players delve deeply into the Professor's world. A mix of logic, visualization, spot-the-difference and other puzzle types will keep the action lively as players draw ever closer to revealing the masked villain's identity. The additional 365 downloadable puzzles significantly extend the game's replay value.

"This Halloween, we're giving fans a spooky mystery that offers portable gaming fun all year round," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is the most immersive Layton mystery yet, and it's the kind of uniquely entertaining, brain-teasing game that's simply not available on any other system."

Each time a player is presented with a puzzle in the game, the basic scenario is displayed on the Nintendo 3DS system's top screen. Players then use the stylus on the touch-controlled lower screen to write, draw or drag objects as needed to solve the puzzle. Hint Coins can be collected and redeemed to provide help when players are stuck on a puzzle or elusive clue. There's also space to write notes to help get through tricky puzzles, with the ability to use multiple pen colors. Players are rewarded for solving puzzles with Picarats, the in-game puzzle currency. The more accurate they are, the more Picarats they'll receive. The game also includes minigames for an added layer of fun without the pressure of getting through the main storyline.

Shoppers can purchase the packaged game as usual at retail locations nationwide. Or they can simply purchase and download the game on their own from the Nintendo eShop using a wireless broadband connection. Regardless of the purchasing method, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask sells at a suggested retail price of $39.99. Also, Club Nintendo members who download and register this game before Jan. 6, 2013, will receive a free download code for the Donkey Kong: Original Edition game. Donkey Kong: Original Edition has never been seen in the U.S. and is not available for purchase.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

For more information about Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, visit http://professorlayton.nintendo.com/miraclemask.

*A wireless Internet connection is required.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii U(TM) and Wii(TM) home consoles, and Nintendo 3DS(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) families of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System(TM), Nintendo has sold more than 4 billion video games and more than 637 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, as well as the Game Boy(TM), Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi(TM) and Nintendo DSi XL(TM), Super NES(TM), Nintendo 64(TM), Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Wii systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(TM), Metroid(TM), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(TM). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at http://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please contact Deanna Avila at 213-438-8742 or davila@golinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the site's RSS feed.

CONTACT:
GOLIN HARRIS
Angela Carrasco
213-438-8795
acarrasco@golinharris.com
Maritza Santibanez
312-729-4052
msantibanez@golinharris.com

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Nintendo of America

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

DigitalPersona Goes Mobile with New PIV Certified U.are.U 5100 Family of Fingerprint Sensors

Combines Low Power, Compact Size and PIV Standards Compliance for Voting, Benefits-Checking and Micro-Finance Applications

LONDON and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of biometrically-enabled authentication and access management solutions, today announced a new generation of biometric fingerprint sensors designed specifically for the growing market of mobile identification devices. The new DigitalPersona(®) U.are.U(®) 5100 family of fingerprint modules and readers make high-efficiency, standards-compliant biometrics practical for handheld ID terminals. These handheld devices are increasingly being used around the world in Civil ID applications such as voting, benefits-checking and micro-finance where low power and a compact size are required.

"Smart ID is pleased to team up with DigitalPersona to bring their new PIV fingerprint reader to the Indian market," said Nirmal Prakash, managing director at Smart Identity Devices Pvt. Ltd. "DigitalPersona's high-volume manufacturing experience makes them the ideal supplier of high performance, low cost PIV fingerprint readers for India's UID project."

"Countries creating national biometric databases are turning to mobile ID terminals as a way to provide fraud-free distribution of entitlements and social services. Vendor options for integrating fingerprint biometrics have been limited because of power consumption, size, durability and standards compliance," said Chris Trytten, director of product management at DigitalPersona. "The U.are.U 5100 family of fingerprint sensors enables standards-based biometric mobile ID solutions to be smaller, power friendly, longer lasting and more affordable." 

The new U.are.U 5100 family of fingerprint modules and readers will be available to order starting November 15, 2012. For more information, including detailed specifications, visit http://www.digitalpersona.com/5100. 

DigitalPersona is demonstrating the new PIV-standard U.are.U 5100 Fingerprint Module along with a desktop peripheral reader model at the Biometrics 2012 Exhibition, Stand #F240, being held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster, London, UK, on October 30-31, 2012.

About DigitalPersona
DigitalPersona, Inc. is a global provider of biometrically-enabled authentication and access management solutions that close the gap between end users and security for enterprises, government agencies and commercial embedded-solution developers. The company's fingerprint biometrics technology helps organizations prevent fraud and increase accountability; it is incorporated into multiple national voting systems, almost all brands of biometrically-enabled point-of-sale (POS) stations, as well as many commercial applications in the retail, healthcare, and financial industries. DigitalPersona's authentication and access management software is shipped by computer manufacturers on millions of notebooks and desktop computers per year; its cloud- and Active Directory-managed solutions, multi-factor/strong authentication, single sign-on (SSO), password management and emergency access recovery simplify compliance and cut IT costs. For more information contact DigitalPersona, Inc. at: +1 650.474.4000, or visit http://www.digitalpersona.com.

© 2012 DigitalPersona, Inc. All rights reserved. DigitalPersona® and U.are.U® are trademarks of DigitalPersona, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  This information should not be relied upon as legal advice.  DigitalPersona specifically disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied.  Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products or compliance with any legal requirements.

SOURCE  DigitalPersona, Inc

DigitalPersona, Inc

CONTACT: Lori Paxton, DigitalPersona, Inc., +1-650-474-4017, lorip@digitalpersona.com

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

Loans for People with Bad Credit, Minus Bureaucracy

PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net announces the publication of a new article on its website that outlines how the service can effectively help individuals with bad credit find quick loans from top lenders online with ease and convenience.

ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net announces the release of a new article that deals with some of the difficulties experienced by consumers with low credit who are on the hunt for online finance options. The article explains 4 key ways that the loan matching service avoids hassle and successfully overcomes challenges to help find the best lenders for those with bad credit.

A spokesperson for PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net made the announcement.

"We're excited to announce the publication of a great new article on the site. We were motivated to clearly lay out the ways that our service is skilled at helping people find the right lenders that don't discriminate against them for having a less-than-perfect credit history. When searching for personal loans for bad credit people would be well advised to use our "4 Ways" as a checklist to help them select the best loan aggregator specialist. We ultimately hope consumers can read the article to confirm that they are in the best possible hands when they apply to lenders through PersonalLoansForBadCredit".

The article addresses how credit checking is involved in all bank applications and now also some online lenders. It also juxtaposes the typical financial situation of a bank loan applicant versus its users and delineates how PersonalLoansForBadCredit is the best qualified destination for individuals with adverse credit background who need personal loans.

The spokesperson continued, "Most importantly, the article describes how the website's search algorithm matches applicants to specific lenders and products, rather than the banks' "one size fits most." Our website offers a bespoke service for borrowers."

When asked to explain what PersonalLoansForBadCredit offers compared to other similar services, the spokesperson gave further details.

"There are no other services that can match ours in terms of the choice of top lenders, consistently excellent approval rates, precise matching capabilities and speed of results. Our searching service is characterized by a refreshingly simple process and welcome lack of red-tape, lengthy screening and invasive questionnaires. The result is exactly what people want - easy, fast access to bad credit loans and saved time."

To read the full article or to apply for the free search-and-compare service, to go: PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net

Contact:
Nati Malka
678-6665387

SOURCE  PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net

PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net

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

Qualcomm Modems Enable Connectivity on Next-Generation Computing Platforms

-- Industry-leading Qualcomm Gobi Wireless Technology Powers 3G/4G LTE Connectivity on Windows 8 and Windows RT Devices --

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today highlighted the leading role its Qualcomm Gobi(TM) wireless modems play in delivering fast, reliable and seamless 3G and 4G/LTE connectivity to mobile computing devices built on and designed for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Compatible with the USB-IF Mobile Broadband Interface Model (MBIM), which allows for easy integration by PC OEMs, Qualcomm Gobi embedded solutions enable fast connectivity, improved power efficiency and smaller designs - and can be found in a host of Windows 8/RT-based computing products from Dell, Lenovo and Samsung, and in embedded wireless modules from Huawei, Option, Sierra Wireless and ZTE.

Additionally, Qualcomm Gobi solutions support flexible, prepaid data plans for global 3G and 4G/LTE connectivity for an always-on, always-connected experience.

"Qualcomm Gobi modems have set the standard for mobile broadband connectivity across a wide range of devices and continue to drive solutions for emerging mobile trends such as thin, ultra-portable computing devices and new pay-as-you-go data options," said Fram Akiki, senior director of product management at QTI. "We are committed to enabling the fastest mobile connections worldwide and are pleased to have Qualcomm Gobi technology supporting Windows 8 and Windows RT devices."

Qualcomm Gobi modems, products of QTI, are the industry's premier embedded wireless solutions and have been implemented in hundreds of laptops, tablets and other portable computing devices since 2008. Qualcomm Gobi's first-generation 4G/LTE chipset, the MDM9x00, delivered the world's first integrated LTE/3G modem and has been shipping to customers for more than a year. Embedded mobile computing OEMs are transitioning to Qualcomm Gobi's second-generation 4G/LTE chipset, the MDM9x15, which enables lower power and smaller devices. Qualcomm Gobi's third-generation LTE solution, the MDM9x25, is an LTE Advanced solution that supports LTE carrier aggregation and LTE Category 4 with peak data rates of up to 150 Mbps.

"At Dell, our customers lead the way and consumer and business users alike want anytime, anywhere access to data and applications," said Brett McAnally, executive director, End User Computing, Dell. "Qualcomm Gobi technology is planned to power a variety of notebooks and tablets across our latest product portfolio. These systems will also feature optional Dell NetReady mobile broadband to enable on-the-go users to connect when and where they want."

"We're excited to offer the latest Qualcomm Gobi technology in the ThinkPad Tablet 2," said Dilip Bhatia, vice president at Lenovo. "The ThinkPad Tablet 2 offers industry leading mobility allowing business professionals to stay connected and be productive anywhere. Gobi 4G LTE modems help make this possible."

"We look forward to offering our connected device customers the most advanced mobile broadband connectivity through Qualcomm Gobi 4G LTE technology," said David Song, senior vice president of PC sales and marketing for Samsung Electronics. "The always-on, always-connected experience is increasingly important for today's mobile and computing products, and Qualcomm Gobi connectivity enables access to the fastest networks worldwide."

"We are excited to be working closely with QTI to offer Qualcomm Gobi-based embedded products to customers building for Windows 8 and Windows RT," said He Jinjun, director of mobile broadband solutions at Huawei. "Qualcomm Gobi's multimode connectivity, performance and efficiency add value to our customers worldwide."

"We have been using Qualcomm Gobi products for years and are pleased to be extending that relationship to our customers building Windows 8 and Windows RT-based devices," said Bernard Schaballie, general manager embedded solutions at Option. "Qualcomm Gobi 4G/LTE connectivity is built into our third-generation GTM801U LGA module and enables an improved footprint and greater power efficiency for integration in thin form factor mobile computing products."

"Qualcomm Gobi technology adds tremendous value to our products by enabling seamless connectivity across networks," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, mobile computing for Sierra Wireless. "We're pleased to be bringing our Qualcomm Gobi-based solutions to PC OEM customers building the next generation of mobile computing devices."

"As an industry leader in mobile broadband, and a long-time licensee of Qualcomm technology, we are excited to be incorporating Qualcomm Gobi modems in our latest product portfolio," said Dr. Liu Shu Liang, director of MBB product planning at ZTE. "Our deep engineering experience and MBB design capabilities enable us to develop the very best Qualcomm Gobi-based products for our laptop and tablet customers worldwide."

About Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), is redefining the way people incorporate wireless devices and services into everyday life. QTI and its subsidiaries operate substantially all of Qualcomm's research and development activities, and product and services businesses, including Qualcomm's semiconductor business, QCT. QTI's developments enable opportunities across the wireless and wired value chains by making devices and networks faster, content richer and communications more personal and affordable to people everywhere. For more information, go to http://www.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm Gobi is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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

In Industry First, New 'Beamr(TM)' iPhone App Enables Lightning-Fast Sharing Of Numerous Full-Resolution Photos In A Glossy-Style Magazine Format

Free 'Beamr' App Takes Photo Sharing to a New Level, Empowering Users to Share Life's Precious Memories Instantly, at the Highest Quality Possible

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, a virtually limitless number of full-resolution, original quality iPhone photos may be shared at lightning-fast speed via email, Facebook and Twitter with Beamr(TM), a new, free, revolutionary iPhone app launching today and available for download at the Apple App Store and http://beamr.com/getapp. 

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Developed by ICVT, an emerging Israeli media technology company, with just a few taps Beamr enables the creation of personal, online, glossy-style photo magazines with dozens and dozens of downloadable images of any size, including large panoramic photos.  Viewers receive the Beamr photo magazine link in seconds via email, Facebook or Twitter and - without registering - can effortlessly view and download full-resolution/original quality photos to save or print on any smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac.

"The iPhone has made ubiquitous our ability to capture life's stories in unrivaled-quality eight megapixel photos, and Beamr represents a paradigm shift in how we share these stories.  Beamr is setting a new high standard for iPhone photo-sharing ease, quantity, speed, resolution and aesthetics, empowering consumers with a simpler, faster, more intuitive app that delivers full resolution, original quality photos - even panoramas - as the 'cover story' of a custom online magazine," said Sharon Carmel, CEO of ICVT, developers of Beamr for iPhone.  "With the introduction of the iPhone5 and iOS6 platform, smartphone photo quality only continues to excel, so photo sharing apps need to keep up with these advancements. Whether iPhone photography is a casual daily activity, hobby or passion, we think that with Beamr people will discover a new appreciation for full-resolution images." 

Beamr Makes Your iPhone Photos Your Cover Story

The new free Beamr app for iPhone is easy for anyone to use and no registration is required for sending or receiving files. Simply tap the red and white "b" app icon and your iPhone's camera roll is quickly loaded into the app. Select as many photos as you want to include in your personal online magazine by tapping the images, then designate one as your Beamr magazine cover. With another tap, type in a magazine Title or theme, Issue name, and a Credit to indicate whose iPhone photos are telling the story. Tap Share, and in just seconds via email, Facebook or Twitter recipients receive the Beamr photo magazine link and can effortlessly view and download full-resolution, original quality photos.

Other photo apps either share very small images or share full-resolution images one at a time, very slowly.  To view images, other photo apps require user registration or that the receiver also have the app, but with Beamr viewing files is web-based so it does not require the recipient to download the app. 

Proprietary Media Optimization Technology Retains Original Resolution, Compresses File Size

Beamr uses a proprietary patent-pending media optimization technology, which reduces the file size of photos by up to three times while retaining the original resolution.   Beamr technology, also used in ICVT's highly acclaimed JPEGmini for Mac app (http://www.jpegmini.com), imitates the perceptual qualities of the human visual system, ensuring each photo is compressed to the maximum extent possible by removing redundancies, without creating any visual artifacts in the process.

This digital science enables automatic, maximal compression of photo file size.  As a result, iPhone photos are delivered three times faster than other apps, saving battery life, time and data costs.  To foster the fastest, most beautiful and intuitively simple experience for both the sharer and receiver, Beamr magazine photos are auto-arranged and provide the optimal viewing experience based on the resolution and orientation of the viewer's device.

About ICVT

Headquartered in Tel Aviv, ICVT is an innovative private young company comprised of the world's leading imaging scientists, veterans of the Israeli technology industry who are also successful entrepreneurs. The company is focused on improving the quality, speed and user experience of photo and video sharing. For more information about Beamr visit http://www.beamr.com.

Related Links
Download the app here

SOURCE  ICVT

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CONTACT: Jerry Schranz, +1-201-465-8020, jschranz@beckermanpr.com; Tomi Maxted, +1-201-465-8024, tmaxted@beckermanpr.com

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

Blancco to Exhibit Key Data Erasure Solutions at Infosecurity.nl

JOENSUU, Finland, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Data erasure leader highlights mobile, mass storage offerings and white paper on
efficient erasure management

    Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, will showcase its latest innovations, including data erasure for
smartphones and live storage environments, at Infosecurity.nl
[http://www.infosecurity.nl/en/Exposant/Beursinformatie/Concept.aspx ]. The event, held
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands, offers IT managers, CIOs and IT
security officers the opportunity to visit Blancco at stand D155 and explore the
advantages of data erasure solutions for a range of IT devices and administration
scenarios.

    "We're excited to demonstrate how Blancco's offerings help organizations secure
sensitive data and embrace IT best practices as we celebrate 15 years of developing data
erasure solutions that meet emerging IT security challenges," said Kim Väisänen, CEO and
co-Founder of Blancco. "We especially look forward to showing how our products address
security for the increasing number of mobile devices in the workplace, as well as the
special requirements for mass storage situations."

    Blancco will highlight how its Blancco Mobile
[http://www.blancco.com/en/products/total-data-erasure/mobile ] product lets IT managers
set and enforce end-of-service policy for smartphones to eliminate the risk of inadvertent
data leaks. Also, the company will showcase Blancco LUN
[http://www.blancco.com/en/products/selective-data-erasure/lun ], which can erase logical
drives in live storage environments where the host computer cannot be rebooted. Both
products can be centrally administered, providing productivity benefits for IT
departments.

    Blancco also celebrates its 15th anniversary [http://www.blancco.com/15-years ] at
Infosecurity.nl and will distribute its new white paper on "Managing Data Erasure in the
Enterprise: Automated Processes for Optimal Efficiency." The paper addresses how automated
erasure management efficiently secures data without impacting IT resources.

    To meet with a Blancco representative at Infosecurity.nl, please visit our website
[http://campaign.blancco.com/nl-invitation ]. For a free download of the new white paper,
go to http://www.blancco.com/en/solution-for-corporations.

    About Blancco

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

       
        Media Contact:
        Monica Shaw
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        mshaw@carabinerpr.com

        Blancco Oy Ltd
        Johanna Pakkanen, Marketing Manager
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        johanna.pakkanen@blancco.com

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Cricket Announces New Music from RZA, Blake Shelton and ZZ Ward

~ Muve Music Presents its November Featured Muve Headliner and Muve First Artists

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications announced new music and exclusive access to artist commentary from its monthly artist programs through November. This edition of Muve Music's monthly artist programs will feature Grammy®-winning music producer RZA as a Muve Headliner artist; Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association male vocalist of the year Blake Shelton as a Muve Headliner artist; and the critically acclaimed up-and-coming singer ZZ Ward is featured as a Muve First artist.

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Muve Headliner Artist RZA launched his newest soundtrack for THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS. RZA interviewed with Muve Music to discuss how he met up with Quentin Tarantino, their mutual passion for Kung Fu and his inspiration for the music behind the film. See exclusive cuts from this interview session with RZA on Cricket's YouTube channel - MyCricketNation. RZA's exclusive commentary about the making of the soundtrack and the soundtrack from THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS is available now on Muve Music. The movie premieres November 2. For more information about RZA, the movie director and de-facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, go to http://www.ironfists.com.

Muve Headliner Artist Blake Shelton and Warner Bros. Records are in the holiday spirit early with the release of Blake's debut holiday album CHEERS, IT'S CHRISTMAS. Special guest duets include Grammy®-winning artists such as Michael Bublé, Reba and Miranda Lambert. Blake brings it home with a duet he and his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, wrote and perform together. Blake stopped by the Muve Music studio to record a special message to Muve Music customers. To hear the introduction from Shelton to his holiday album CHEERS, IT'S CHRISTMAS, go to Cricket's YouTube channel - MyCricketNation.  Blake's new holiday album is available for sale everywhere and is also available on Muve Music at no extra cost. For the most up-to-date information on Blake Shelton, please visit http://www.BlakeShelton.com.

Muve First Artist ZZ Ward and Hollywood Recordshave teamed up with Muve Music to launch TIL THE CASKET DROPS. Ward is featured as the Muve First artist for the month of November and her album is now live in the service. "I'm so excited to be chosen as a Muve First Artist," said Ward, "and looking forward to bringing my Dirty Shine to a whole new audience." The album, released October 16(th), features an array of collaborators, including Ryan Tedder, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Theron"Neff-U" Feemster, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (of A Tribe Called Quest), Blended Babies and Fitz (of Fitz and the Tantrums).For more information about ZZ Ward, go to http://www.zzward.com.   

Follow RZA, Blake Shelton and ZZ Ward and their exclusives on Muve Music through a series of social media blasts at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation and at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless. For more information about Cricket's cell phone plans and dynamic mobile device lineup, please visit mycricket.com.

How to get Muve Music
Muve Music, now included in Cricket's unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data plus music rate plans[1] at no additional cost, provides subscribers exclusive access to artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music's monthly artist programs.

Muve Music's mobile music service is available on the HTC One V, ZTE Engage, Huawei Mercury, Huawei Ascend Q, Huawei Ascend II, Samsung Vitality, ZTE Score and the ZTE Chorus at Cricket company-owned stores, online at http://www.mycricket.com and through select partner retail outlets. Additional accessories are available for purchase, including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly.   

With the ever-growing Muve Music song catalog, customers can choose from millions of songs featuring the hottest artists from thousands of record labels, which are distributed through Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and global rights agency Merlin, as well as independents CD Baby, IODA, INgrooves, The Orchard and TuneCore.

About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving approximately 6 million customers. Cricket offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks. Cricket's innovative products and services, including the award-winning Muve Music(®) - the first music service designed for a wireless phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

[1] Muve Music® is currently only available on select Cricket Android smartphones

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Xilinx Announces Defense-Grade 7 Series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs with Fourth Generation Secure Capabilities

Fail safe capabilities extend Xilinx secure leadership with the industry's only defense-grade FPGAs and SoCs for demanding applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its fourth generation secure architecture with Information Assurance and Anti-Tamper IP core support for defense-grade 7 series FPGAs and Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoCs. These unique high reliability, defense-grade devices reduce the risk and cost of deploying the latest Aerospace and Defense (A&D) systems by utilizing off-the-shelf reprogrammable Xilinx® FPGAs and SoCs. Manufactured with state-of-the-art 28nm process technology, all devices are optimized for high performance and the lowest total power. Xilinx defense-grade products are fully pin-compatible to commercial-grade equivalents for low cost prototyping and are offered off-the-shelf.

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Xilinx's more than 20-year legacy working with both government and major defense contractors, combined with Xilinx's fourth generation secure silicon, Information Assurance methodology and DoD 5000 Series compliant Anti-Tamper Security Monitor IP core (SECMON), forms the basis for Xilinx's 'fail safe heritage'. This fail safe heritage removes any single point of failure in systems that may compromise a mission, a key attribute in assuring secure applications functionality.

"Xilinx is the only major FPGA vendor offering a distinct defense-grade product line with fail safe heritage," said Yousef Khalilollahi, senior director, Aerospace and Defense at Xilinx. "In addition to the secure capabilities, the defense-grade 7 series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs offer mask set control, ruggedized packaging with fully-leaded (Pb) content for harsh environmental operation, full extended temperature range testing, long term availability and anti-counterfeiting features."

Extensive testing and experience from previous generations of devices has resulted in Xilinx's latest defense-grade offering to provide the lowest cost, lowest power and most flexible solution to developers who need to meet the demanding requirements of a variety of applications in military communications, avionics, electronic warfare (EW), Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and missiles and munitions.

An example of a defense-grade application for the Xilinx 7 series FPGAs and Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs for secure communications solutions is a device with Single-chip cryptography (SCC) capability with Security Monitor 3.0 IP core for physical design security. SCC combines the functionality of multiple FPGAs into a single device, enabling A&D product developers to reduce SWaP-C of systems through higher levels of integration. Additionally, the inherent reprogrammability of these devices overcome the limitations of traditional long lead- time ASIC and ASSP approaches by allowing multiple capabilities that have the same hardware configuration. These devices specifically address the demands of modern portable wireless A&D systems that must run on battery power while being absolutely secure.

All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and Tools

System designers are empowered to maximize system performance, lower power, preserve design flexibility, provide superior programmable systems integration and reduce BOM costs with Xilinx's All Programmable, production available defense-grade FPGAs and SoCs including Virtex®, Kintex(TM) and Artix(TM) FPGA families and the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoCs.

Delivering unchallenged industry leadership in logic, memory, and DSP capacity, 7 series FPGAs with DSP capabilities combine massive DSP processing bandwidth and low power with easy-to-use design flows to insure designs are delivered on-time and on-spec, while providing peak performance, the highest performance DSP at any price to price-optimized performance for volume applications at the right price. And with FPGA co-processing, traditional DSP device acceleration is given an unparalleled performance boost.

System designers can realize a major breakthrough in SoC-level integration with the All Programmable Zynq-7000 devices and gain ASIC levels of performance and power consumption with the flexibility of an FPGA and ease of programming of a microprocessor.

With the Vivado(TM) Design Suite, Vivado High-Level Synthesis (HLS) accelerates design implementation by enabling C, C++ and SystemC specifications to be directly targeted into Xilinx All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs without the need to manually create RTL. Advanced algorithms used today in A&D applications, as well as a wide variety of other market applications, are more sophisticated than ever before. Vivado HLS provides system and design architects with a faster and more robust way of delivering quality designs.

Availability

The Xilinx All Programmable families of defense-grade FPGAs and SoCs are available in I-temperature (-40 degrees to +100 degrees C), Q-temperature (-40 degrees to +125 degrees C) and M-temperature (-55 degrees to +125 degrees C). The devices will be in production Q1 of 2013. For more information, visit:  http://www.xilinx.com/applications/aerospace-and-defense/index.htm.

About Xilinx

Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

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Xilinx   
Bruce Fienberg   
408-879-4631   
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Trimble Introduces Next Generation Rugged Tablet Computer

Yuma 2 Rugged Tablet Computer Provides Full Office Capabilities for Mobile Professionals

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the Yuma® 2 rugged tablet computer--a powerful mobile computing solution that provides full office capabilities in the field for construction, transportation, public safety, field service, forestry, utilities, mapping, insurance and any other outdoor or service-related industry.

The Yuma 2 offers a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen in an easy-to-hold form factor that measures 6.3 inches x 9.6 inches, and weighs less than three pounds. Featuring new display technology for even clearer readability in direct sunlight, the Yuma 2 can be used by mobile workers in the brightest outdoor conditions. The 3.75G dual-mode cellular data capability enables connectivity anywhere GSM or CDMA cellular networks are available.

Featuring the Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional operating system, the Yuma 2 is a fully-functional field computer with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom dual-core processor, 4 GB of DDR3 DRAM, a 64 GB solid state drive (SSD) and a dual battery with eight hours of typical run-time. Optional features include a 128 GB SSD, 3.75G cellular data connectivity and an Extended Battery Set that provides up to 16 hours of operation.

With the multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, users can type with fingers, stylus or capacitive gloves and can control the size of the keyboard on the display for ease-of-use. Controlled zoom can optimize the user experience with maps and detailed information. The display supports use in landscape or portrait mode and is configurable to hold the orientation or to alter it in response to the accelerometer. The 5-megapixel camera provides video and photo capture with geo-tagging. The GPS receiver provides 2 to 4 meter accuracy, making it ideal for data collection in applications such as distributed asset management, work order management, fleet logistics and more.

"Ruggedness and connectivity in the field are vital for mobile workers--and Trimble has a history of providing innovative computing solutions to the market," said Jim Sheldon, general manager of Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division. "Today, users demand solutions that are even tougher, faster, more reliable and easier to use, so they can be more efficient and productive. With new features and functionality, the Yuma 2 is an ideal solution that provides even more computing power to mobile professionals--more memory, computing speed, drive capacity, connectivity options and better display readability."

As with other Trimble rugged mobile computers, the Yuma 2 meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for drops, vibration and humidity; and with an IP65 rating, it is protected against dust and water.

Four different configurations are available to provide the tablet that meets the right need at the right price. Options include a larger SSD and 3.75G GSM and CDMA cellular data capability, as well as three different color schemes.

The Trimble Yuma 2 tablet computer is expected to be available early in the fourth quarter of 2012. For more information about the Trimble Yuma 2 and other outdoor rugged handheld computers, visit http://www.trimble.com/rugged, e-mail handhelds@trimble.com or call 541-750-9200.

About Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division

Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division offers innovative products that enable mobile workers to be more efficient in extreme outdoor and industrial environments. The Yuma, Juno® T41(TM), Nomad®, Recon®, and Ranger(TM) outdoor rugged handheld computers enable users to collect accurate field data and work more productively in any outdoor or service-related application. Trimble's handheld computers meet MIL-STD-810F/810G military specifications for drops, vibration, immersion and temperature extremes, and with IP65 to IP68 ratings, are sealed against dust and water.

To learn more, visit:  http://www.trimble.com/rugged.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com.

GTRMB

SOURCE  Trimble

Trimble

CONTACT: Willa McManmon, Investor Relations, 408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or Lea Ann McNabb, Media, 408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

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

Sagemcom Reinforces its Energy Offer by Acquiring Froschl

PARIS, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Sagemcom, European Leader for Communicating Meters, has Announced its Acquisition of
The Froschl Group, German Leader in Metering Data Management Software, Thursday 25
October.

    Thanks to this acquisition, the Sagemcom group, for which energy management is one of
its three major activities via its subsidiary, Sagemcom Energy & Telecom, has enriched its
range and confirmed its aim to become one of the world key players in smart metering
solutions.

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    The addition of Froschl's expertise in metering data processing software ideally
completes the current portfolio of Sagemcom and should boost group growth via the
acquisition of new customers. By covering the entire value chain, from communicating
meters to the processing of the data collected, Sagemcom has become one of the rare actors
able to offer a range meeting the future requirements of energy operators.

    The Froschl group consists of two companies (ITF, Industrie-Technik Froschl and EDV,
Elektronische Datenverarbeitung), employs 70 and provides support for more than 250
customers throughout the world with services and consultancy teams.

    With turnover of almost 1.5 thousand million euros and 4,600 employees throughout the
world, Sagemcom has recorded the highest level of growth on the communicating meter market
(40% in 2011) and is the only supplier able to offer the three most-requested solutions by
the major energy distributors in Europe.

    "We are delighted with this acquisition. Froschl's reputed expertise will enable us to
meet all requirements for metering solutions, by offering a complete range and optimised
value to our customers internationally", highlighted Patrick Sevian, Sagemcom CEO.

    "I am enthusiastic about the idea that a leading group such as Sagemcom can boost the
international development of my company", declared Wilfried Froschl, Froschl group CEO.

    Thanks to this acquisition, the Sagemcom group has reinforced its subsidiary, Sagemcom
Energy & Telecom, at a time when the energy management market is expanding rapidly. This
operation is part of the group's international development strategy, by confirming organic
growth thanks to targeted acquisitions, completing its range and providing access to new
markets.

    About Sagemcom

    French high-technology group with an international dimension, Sagemcom operates on
markets of broadband (digital home, digital set-top box, broadband and residential
terminals), telecom and energy (telecommunications infrastructure, smartgrid and
metering), and management of documents (printing terminals, software and solutions,
digital production workflow).

    With a turnover of about 1.5 billion Euros, Sagemcom employs 4 600 people on five
continents; already a European leader in most of its key markets, Sagemcom aims to become
a world leader in high added value communicating terminals.

    Sagemcom is strongly committed to sustainable development through the life cycle of
its products: eco-design, energy consumption, ethical code of all its suppliers.

    For more information: http://www.sagemcom.com

       
        250 route de l'Empereur,
        92500 Rueil-Malmaison
        FRANCE
        http://www.sagemcom.com

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Sony Releases Free Sound Site App For Windows 8

MIDDLETON, Wis., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring solutions, today released its Sound Site(TM) app for Windows® 8 devices. As one of the first apps available for download at the Windows Online Store, Sound Site is a mobile gateway to the Sony Sound Series line of royalty-free audio content, including its downloadable Loops & Samples and Sound Effects catalogs.

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Optimized to work with Windows 8 desktop computers, and mobile devices, the Sound Site app offers convenient access to a vast portion of the Sony Sound Series catalog. Users can utilize the app to explore and audition Sound Series content; search, sort, and filter titles using a variety of criteria; discover libraries that work well together; add products to a shopping cart and purchase content, all within the Sound Site app. Now producers can access Sound Series titles, make purchases on-location or on-the-go, and then download whole titles directly to their workstation for use in their productions.

Price and Availability

Windows 8 users can download the Sound Site app free of charge through the Windows Store Online:

http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-us/app/sound-site/c5e0a3fb-da7d-43db-b065-2fb68553256e

About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, audio, and music production, as well as industry leading technology for DVD production and Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring. Sound Forge(TM) Pro, ACID(TM) Pro, and Vegas(TM) Pro software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals. These signature product lines continue to advance media production by providing powerful, accessible tools. Today, there is a Sony Creative Software application for every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Creative Software distributes the revolutionary SpectraLayers(TM) Advanced Audio Spectrum Editor application (WIN/MAC), the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty free loops and samples, the Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series, and the Production Music line of royalty free production music. Further, the company provides the industry leading tools for enterprise level Blu-ray Disc(TM) authoring: Blu-print® and the DoStudio(TM) line of authoring applications, Dualstream 3D(TM) MVC encoder, and Z Depth(TM) 3D subtitle editing application. The company's customers span the globe and include professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as educators, students, and independent artists and producers. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

© 2012 Sony Creative Software Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Sony, make.believe and the Sony and make.believe logos, ACID, Vegas, Sound Forge, Blu-code, Blu-print, Dualstream, DoStudio, and Z Depth are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Introducing Philips hue: The World's Smartest LED bulb, Marking a New Era in Home Lighting

LONDON, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Available at Apple stores from October 30th
        - Enables you to control light wirelessly, create and personalise light with an
          app on your smartphone or tablet

    Building on its innovation capabilities, today Philips unveils hue, the world's
smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system. Philips hue signals a new era in home
lighting both in the way we think about and experience light in our homes. It allows you
to create and control the light using your smartphone or tablet. Bringing endless
possibilities to help you get creative and help you personalise your lighting to suit
yours and your family's lifestyle, Philips hue is available exclusively from Apple stores
from 30th October. A starter pack includes three bulbs[1] that simply screw into your
existing lamps, and a bridge that you plug into your home Wi-Fi router. Simply download
the hue app to start experiencing light in a completely new way.

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    Philips hue can be setup in minutes. The intuitive app allows you to remotely control
your home lighting to help secure your home, personalise your home lighting experience
with custom settings and program timers to help manage your daily schedules, all through
the convenience of a smart device. An intuitive and seamless system, Philips hue is
upgradeable and future-proof, with the potential for more features to be downloaded and
enjoyed in the future.

    With its high quality energy-saving LED light, Philips hue allows you to tune shades
of white light or create any colour. In addition, Philips hue can:

       
        - Save your favourite light scenes for each room or time of day and recall
          them in an instant
        - Use any photo on your phone as a colour palette to paint your room with light
          and bring your memories back to life
        - Tune white light from warm candlelight to vibrant, cool white light
        - Create ambience or complement your decor with the colours of the rainbow
        - Control and monitor your lights remotely when not at home for security and
          peace of mind
        - Set timers to help manage your daily routine
        - Let light wake you up refreshed or help your loved ones fall asleep

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    1. E26 or E27 cap

    The app for Philips' hue also features expert LightRecipes: four pre-programmed
lighting settings based on Philips' research around the biological effects that lighting
has on the body. These scenarios adjust bulbs to the optimum shade and brightness of white
light to help you relax, read, concentrate or energise.

    Jeroen de Waal, Head of Marketing & Strategy at Philips Lighting commented: "Philips
hue is a game-changer in lighting - a completely new way to experience and interact with
light. In the way phones, media and entertainment have been revolutionised by digital
technology, now we can also personalise light and enjoy limitless applications. Philips
continues to redefine the possibilities of LED technology, and hue pushes the boundaries
even more, not only in offering great light quality, but in how lighting can be digitised
and integrated with our world to further simplify and enhance our lives."

    In home tests conducted in New York, Berlin and Shanghai, users highlighted hue's
great quality light, programmable timers and the fact they could control their lighting
from outside the home as features they most appreciated. Moreover, consumers liked the
ability to save personal light settings and recreate them at the touch of a button as well
as the convenience of managing their lighting from their mobile device.

    Philips is opening up the hue app to the developer community and has created an open
source platform at http://www.meethue.com inviting developers to explore the app and
unleash even more possibilities to show what light can do to enhance your life. You can
share light scenes or get inspired on the meethue.com community site. Philips hue uses the
open ZigBee Light Link standard so that it can be integrated with other ZigBee certified
systems.

    Building on the success of its AmbiLight experience, Philips is developing future
product features, such as allowing hue to integrate with other media including sound and
video. Philips is also working on features such as geo-location services, allowing hue to
sense when you are close to home and automatically turn on the lights, or turn them off
when you leave.

    Philips hue is available only from Apple stores and Apple.com for GBP179. To find out
more, visit http://www.meethue.com.

    Product information:

    The Philips hue introduction pack includes:

       
        - 3 hue light bulbs of 600 lumen (50Watt equivalent)
        - Each hue light bulb covers all shades of white, from warm white light to cold
          with light, and a wide variety of color. Each hue light bulb uses 80% less power than
          a traditional light bulb.
        - A hue bridge to easily set up your lighting network
        - A power supply for the hue bridge
        - A LAN cable to connect the hue bridge to your router
        - A download instruction for the app
        - Note: the hue introduction pack can be enlarged with up to 50 individual hue
          bulbs
        - RRP GBP179

    The Philips hue bulb individual pack includes:

       
        - 1 hue light bulb of 600 lumen
        - Note: the individual hue bulb is an extension of the hue introduction pack;
          you need the hue introduction pack and its hue bridge to operate this individual hue
          bulb.
        - You can connect 50 hue individual bulbs to the hue bridge
        - RRP : GBP49

    About Royal Philips Electronics

    Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified
health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely
innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates
technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer
insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in
more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.6 billion in 2011, the company is
a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal
well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming,
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at
http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

    About ZigBee Light Link

    ZigBee Light Link gives the lighting industry a global standard for interoperable and
very easy-to-use consumer lighting and control products. It allows consumers to gain
wireless control over all their LED fixtures, light bulbs, timers, remotes and switches.
Products using this standard will let consumers change lighting remotely to reflect
ambiance, task or season, all while managing energy use and making their homes greener.

    Products built using this standard are as easy-to-use as a common dimmer switch. The
standard does not require any special devices to coordinate with the lighting network,
making it both easy and intuitive for consumers to use every day. Plus, it makes adding or
even removing products to the lighting network a quick and easy. ZigBee Light Link
products earning the ZigBee Certified seal are the industry's only networked consumer
lighting products offering simplicity and interoperability.

    Since ZigBee Light Link is a ZigBee standard, lighting products will interoperate
effortlessly with products using other ZigBee standards already in consumers' homes,
including ZigBee Home Automation, ZigBee Input Device, ZigBee Remote Control and ZigBee
Health Care.

    Leading home lighting solution manufacturers who contributed their expertise to the
development of ZigBee Light Link, including GE, Greenwave, OSRAM Sylvania and Philips.

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CONTACT: For further media information, please contact the team at OneVoice on: LON-philips@ketchumpleon.com or +44(0)20-7611-3668    ; Or Jo Picardo, Philips PR: Jo.picardo@philips.com or +44(0)1483-298677

LEAP Commerce is Creating Breakthrough Shopping Experiences Through Best Decision(TM)

Our New Revolutionary Universal Cart Is The Easiest Way To Buy

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LEAP Commerce is officially launching Best Decision(TM) V3.1 today, a major release that brings us one step closer to creating the ultimate shopping experience for today's mobile shopper. Live on the App Store, Best Decision(TM) gives iPhone and iPad users great new features that make shopping on mobile easier, faster, fun & more social than ever before.

"Every few years, retail commerce goes through a revolution and we are on the brink of a new one that is going to be driven by mobile and social technologies," says LEAP's Co-founder and CTO Karel Baloun. "We created Best Decision to give today's mobile connected shoppers the most personalized shopping experience that's not only fun, unique and social, but safe and secure as well. We take care of all the details so our users can do what they love to best - shop!"

The Easiest Way To Shop

Best Decision is now the only app that makes it possible for users to shop from many of their favorite stores or sites using a single cart. We call it the "Universal Cart," a truly revolutionary advance to make shopping on mobile perfect for consumers.

Your Virtual Mall

Our app helps users discover the best products for them based on their personal style, price, brand & location preferences. They can now stay updated with what their favorite stores have to offer every single day. They can also search for and scan specific products and we'll tell them what and where their best decision is based on what's important to them right now.

Take Your Friends Shopping Too

We understand how valuable friends' opinions are so we've added features that let users go shopping together. They can share their best finds and get opinions from friends before they buy. After all, friends and not impersonal reviews, help people make the best of shopping decisions!

Best Decision 3.1 is available from Leap Commerce as free iPhone and iPad app on iTunes. A free Best Decision SDK is also available to app developers

About LEAP Commerce

In late 2011, a passionate group of entrepreneurs, social media enthusiasts, and analytics professionals got together to drive a new revolution in retail commerce. Our signature product Best Decision(TM), the iOS app and SDK makes mobile shopping easy, fun, and social; bridging the gap between online and offline commerce. Learn more about us by visiting http://www.leapcommerce.com

Media Contact

Name: Nitya Mallikarjun
Email: media@leapcommerce.com
Phone: (650) 336-5327
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The Technology Takeover Just Extended to Your Soft Furnishings

LONDON, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    With a whole world of new technology on the market, it's never been easier to kit out
your living room and make a top of the range entertainment space without spending a
fortune. Whether it's a 3D TV with surround sound or the latest games console, if you're
sick of parts disappearing or you don't know which of your children last snuck the mp3
player into their bedroom - had you thought about getting an electronic device that's part
of your upholstery?

    Your sofa is no longer just for sitting!

    These days looking for a couch is about more than just comfort and colour - CSL's new
range of sofas offers innovative additions to keep you entertained. With many models on
the market there's something to cater for any taste, whether you're looking for the
ultimate in controllable comfort, a cinema experience in your home or a model to play your
music, there's a CSL sofa [http://www.csl-sofas.co.uk ] for you.

    For those of you who want to feel like you're visiting the flicks, then the Tarantino
range offers authentic cinema seating in your own home. From storage space and cupholders
for your drinks and snacks, to power recliner seats so you can sit back and relax at the
push of a button. These luxurious leather sofas come in a range of colours so they will
suit any style of decor. Sizes extend from two to five seaters, so whether your house is
home to a couple or a large family, there's a Tarantino sofa for you.

    If music is more your thing then CSL's Sound Sofas offer you stylish comfort in
stereo. With a dock for your iPod and a slot for your SD card, you can pop on a playlist
without leaving your seat, enjoy the tunes through three high-quality speakers stowed away
in your sofa and have your iPhone to hand at all times as the dock even charges.

    And if you've got it bad for gaming, immerse yourself in the action by using the
bluetooth connection to create and all-round audio atmosphere while you play.

    So when you want to add a little luxury to your lounge choose one of the new high-tech
models for a sofa you can really show off!

    For more information on the full range of sofas on offer please visit
http://www.csl-sofas.co.uk or walk into one of our sofa stores:

       
        Stockport Sofa Store
        Manchester Rd Retail Park
        Stockport
        SK4 1TN

    PR Contact:

       
        Sophie Spencer
        Sophie.Spencer@csl-furniture.co.uk
        +44(0)1942-296472

CSL

Survey Highlights Accelerating Demand for Integrated Financial Supply Chain Services and Further Consolidation of Transaction Banking Businesses

LONDON, October 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

           Customer focus remains critical with corporate treasurers demanding more

                       services via the mobile and online channels

    Misys has announced the results of its annual survey of trends in transaction banking.
The responses from 105 professionals in the trade finance, payments and cash management
industry located in 40 countries highlighted the stronger strategic focus on customer
service and channel and product innovation. It also provided evidence of the
ever-increasing number of banks which have integrated their transaction banking
businesses.

    The Global Transaction Banking Survey 2012, undertaken by Misys and Finextra, showed
that the days of having separate business units responsible for cash management, payments
and trade finance are well and truly over. 90 per cent of banks have created a single
transaction banking group or plan to in the near future. While many are still challenged
by complexity in their IT environments, this shows a consistent strategy across the
industry of becoming much more aligned with corporate customers' needs.

    Mobile channel development is a growing trend, with 45 per cent of banks ranking this
a priority in the coming year, while 63 per cent stated that expanding self-service
channels such as mobile would be part of their strategy over the next three years.

    "The majority of people perform their personal banking online and increasingly via
mobile devices," states Tim Tyler, Global Product Manager, Misys. "This is becoming the
norm for consumers. Corporate treasurers and transaction banking professionals now expect
all their services from banks to be available to them via the same channels as their
personal banking services."

    Financial supply chain solutions are more widespread and mature in the market, with 88
per cent of respondents saying their bank has, or will soon offer, financial supply chain
services for corporates. But there is still work to be done, with most of these banks
expressing dissatisfaction with the sophistication and packaging of their current
solutions.

    As open account trade continues to rise in most markets, there is increasing interest
in the new Business Payment Obligation (BPO) instrument to achieve better standardisation
and reduce risk. At the same time, more than half of banks are demanding simpler ways to
manage regular updates to existing standards. Both of these results are good news for
SWIFT, given its current involvement with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to
develop the BPO, and its work with member banks and corporates on the MyStandards
platform.

    A copy of the full report on the results of The Global Transaction Banking Survey 2012
can be found here
[http://www.finextra.com/surveys/survey.aspx?surveyguid1bc3ab-e03e-4a34-8009-2662a593668d ]
.

    About Misys

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

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

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

       
        For further information please contact

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

Misys

LOC Enterprises introduces the LOC Card®: a universal loyalty card for consumers and merchants

Eliminates the need to carry multiple loyalty cards or key fobs

CINCINNATI, Oct. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LOC Enterprises, LLC today introduced the first truly universal loyalty card system that eliminates the need for consumers to carry multiple loyalty cards to receive merchant rewards and benefits.

The LOC Card Solution is a "universal" loyalty card that provides an "all of the above approach" (wallet card, a key fob, and a smart phone app) to allow customers to easily participate in any merchant loyalty program. The LOC Card® is simple, convenient, and provides consumers with a solution that they have been demanding for many years.

Consumers obtain the card and key fob free at participating merchants and then enroll in the LOC program through the LOC Card website. The LOC Card is then activated, and with one swipe of the card through any participating merchant's system, the customer is automatically enrolled into the merchant's loyalty program - no applications, no forms, no hassle.

"Consumers are refusing to enroll in customer loyalty programs because of privacy concerns, cumbersome enrollment processes, and no room to carry additional cards," said Jack J. Kennamer, president of LOC Enterprises, LLC. "The LOC Card addresses all three of these concerns."

Consumers want a universal loyalty card

Consumer research has shown that 52 percent of Americans prefer a single card for all of their loyalty accounts while 32% prefer a single key fob and 16 percent want a smart app. (Source: Global Association for Marketing at Retail, March 2011.) Of the 112 million households in the United States, the average household is enrolled in 14-18 different customer loyalty programs.

In addition to eliminating the need for multiple cards and multiple enrollments, LOC allows consumers to monitor all participating merchant loyalty program points/offers from a single, secure website.

The LOC Card was introduced in Dallas today at the Loyalty 360 Engagement and Experience Expo.

"For years, consumers have been asking for a solution to relieve them of carrying eight-plus individual loyalty cards everywhere they go," said Erin Rease, COO of Loyalty 360, the trade association for merchant loyalty programs. "Now there's a solution that will greatly enhance the customer's experience. We're honored to have LOC Enterprises launching their universal LOC Card solution at the Engagement and Experience Expo."

Inspiration came while standing in line at a sporting goods store

Kennamer, LOC's president and a highly-successful business entrepreneur, came up with the idea of a universal loyalty card last November - Black Friday, to be exact -- while waiting in a line to purchase Christmas gifts for his 10-year-old son at a local sporting goods store in Cincinnati.

"While I was standing in line, I started hearing this cadence: 'Do you have a Rewards card? No. Do you want one? No.' I kept hearing it over and over again. Finally, a lady in the next line over answers, 'Sure, I'd like one,' and a guy behind her lets out a big sigh as she starts providing information to the cashier for the application. The guy behind finally says, 'Come on already, I've got to go.'"

"Then the cashier asks the guy in front of me the same question and he holds up a key ring brimming with what looked to be a hundred key fobs, and he says 'No room for you.'"

Research showed no universal loyalty card existed

After his shopping experience, Kennamer researched the issue for more than a month and discovered that no truly universal loyalty card was available even though consumers had demanded one. Kennamer surmises that a universal loyalty card had not been created in the past because the cost of computer servers and hardware needed to handle such an endeavor was prohibitive. However, computer virtualization and cloud computing have changed that dynamic.

Teaming with Logicalis and VMware, LOC Enterprises has created an IT infrastructure that allows consumers to use the LOC Card all over the world.  Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Logicalis is an international IT solution and managed services provider with expertise in communication, collaboration, data center and cloud services. VMware, based in Palo Alto, California, is a global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure.

"With our partners, Logicalis and VMware, we have the infrastructure in place to accept the LOC card anywhere in the world," Kennamer said. "The next step is to have merchants start accepting the card."

LOC is now signing up merchants to participate in the program

Kennamer said that LOC Enterprises has hired a national sales force to work throughout the United States and Canada to sign up merchants to participate in the LOC program.

"We think consumers will be our greatest ambassadors since they have made it abundantly clear that they want a universal loyalty card," Kennamer said. "Much like they did with the early credit cards, we think consumers will push merchants to adopt a universal loyalty card because of its convenience."

Kennamer said that the company is encouraging consumers to visit its website, http://www.LOCcard.com, to recommend merchants that they believe should accept the LOC Card and to 'Like' and 'Follow' the company on its Facebook page and Twitter feed to show support for the new product.

LOC facilitates enrollment in existing merchant loyalty programs

Once merchants understand the LOC program, Kennamer thinks they will be quick to embrace it. 

"LOC is not a loyalty program," Kennamer said. "Instead, the LOC Card facilitates customer enrollment in existing merchant loyalty programs, and thus, encourages merchant loyalty."

This is important, he said, because a "loyal" customer is 15 times more likely to patronize a business than a customer without a loyalty tie to the business. (Source: Research and market data in The Loyalty Effect, a study of loyalty programs by major U.S. retailers and restaurant chains.)

Merchants are very protective of their customers' information, and whenever possible, they want to have complete control over that valuable information," Kennamer said.

"For merchants, the LOC Card is simply a universal enrollment vehicle into their loyalty/rewards programs," Kennamer said. "The merchants maintain complete control over their sales data and the LOC system has no access to any of that information."

By structuring the system this way, there should be no reason for any merchant not to want to participate in LOC's universal loyalty card program, he said.

"The benefit is that merchants will receive greater consumer participation, and at the end of the day, that's what everyone -- consumers and merchants alike -- wants," Kennamer said. "LOC allows any loyalty system provider to participate and still provide its same services without the fear of competition -- truly a win-win for the entire industry."

Merchants can continue to accept their "branded" cards in addition to the LOC card, should they wish to do so, Kennamer said. The LOC program also allows small businesses with no existing customer loyalty program to start such programs with much less risk and cost -- knowing that it will be much easier to enroll customers through LOC than a stand-alone loyalty-card program, he said.

About LOC Enterprises, LLC

LOC Enterprises, LLC, based in Cincinnati Ohio and with offices in Atlanta, GA and Wichita, KS, is the parent company of the LOC Card Solution®, providing the most effective, cost efficient, privacy protected, independent way to connect consumers with merchants' rewards and loyalty programs.  LOC Enterprises' management team consists of industry veterans from HP, Motorola, major retailers, and proven entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, start-up development, marketing and retail, bringing extreme depth and experience to the new brand.   The company has raised venture capital to develop and market the product.

For more information, visit http://www.locenterprisesllc.com

Jack J. Kennamer
LOC Enterprises, LLC
888-963-6320 ext. 150
513-646-1271 (mobile)
jkennamer@LOCenterprisesllc.com

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LOC Enterprises, LLC

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Red Cross Gearing Up for Sandy; Urges Everyone to Get Ready Now for Massive Storm

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hurricane Sandy is barreling toward the East Coast and the American Red Cross is launching a multi-state response to help the millions of people who may be in the path of the storm.

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The Red Cross urges everyone to make their final storm preparations today. Important information about how to get ready is available on the Red Cross web site.

Weather experts predict the massive storm could affect residents up and down the eastern region of the United States for several days and the Red Cross is working with government officials and community partners to coordinate a wide-ranging response. Sandy is expected to have a huge impact in Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. Some areas are already under state of emergencies.

"This is a dangerous storm that should be taken seriously, and people should get ready now," said Charley Shimanski, senior vice president of Disaster Services for the Red Cross. "Sandy could affect people all along the East Coast and the Red Cross is preparing to open shelters and is moving workers, vehicles and relief supplies into place."

Sandy is expected to bring as much as ten inches of rain and flooding in some areas, winds gusting up to 80 miles per hour, extended power outages and even several feet of snow in the higher elevations.

Red Cross chapters throughout the potentially affected areas are mobilizing hundreds of disaster workers, readying shelters and coordinating response efforts with community partners. Red Cross workers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware are finalizing preparations in advance of opening shelters as early as Sunday afternoon if needed. Relief supplies like cots, blankets, ready-to-eat meals and snacks are being moved into place to support sheltering efforts.

In Delaware and Maryland, the Red Cross is coordinating with the Southern Baptist Convention to serve meals in shelters. Meanwhile in West Virginia, the Red Cross is preparing for significant snowfall and coordinating response planning with state and county emergency management agencies.

GET READY The Red Cross has information on its website about how to get prepared for the storm, including steps for hurricane and power outage emergencies. Videos are also available to help get prepared, including information on severe weather preparedness and how to get ready for winter weather.

RED CROSS APPSPeople should download the free Red Cross Hurricane and First Aid apps for mobile devices to have emergency information at their fingertips. The Hurricane App provides real-time hurricane safety information such as weather alerts and where Red Cross shelters are located. The app also features a toolkit with a flashlight, strobe light and alarm, and the one-touch "I'm Safe" button lets someone use social media sites to tell family and friends they are okay.

The Hurricane App can be downloaded in Spanish by changing the language setting on someone's smart phone to Spanish before downloading.  The First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in someone's hand. The apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

HOW TO HELP  To help people affected by disasters like this, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. Visit http://www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

PLEASE GIVE BLOODThe Red Cross is moving shipments of blood products to hospitals along the coast in advance of the storm as patients will still need blood and platelets despite the weather. Sandy could affect the turn-out at Red Cross blood drives. If anyone is eligible, especially in places not affected by the storm, they are asked to please schedule a blood donation now.

To schedule a donation time or get more information about giving blood, people can visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To give blood, someone must be at least 17 years of age, meet weight and height requirements and be in general good health.  Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID with them.  Some states allow 16-year-olds to give with parental consent.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

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App Store Favorite 'Anthill' Gets Massive Update

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, October 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    'Anthill' (http://www.anthillgame.com ), the sensational real-time strategy game
from Swedish indie Image & Form (http://www.imageform.se ) that took the App Store by
storm in October 2011, is set for a huge content update on November 1. This marks the
first anniversary for a game loved by gamers and non-gamers alike.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58627-anthill-app-update

    Immediately selected by Apple as iPad Game of the Week when released, 'Anthill' has
remained a favorite among millions of bug-crazed iOS gamers. In a market where unanimous
love for a game is rare, tens of thousands of user reviews for 'Anthill' have been
consistent: the average is an unbeatable 5 out of 5.

    "We always knew 'Anthill' would be a great game, but the response has exceeded our
hopes and expectations," says Brjann Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Image & Form. "Every day we
read new reviews from people saying it's the best game on the App Store. In rare cases we
get a 4 instead of a 5 - simply because they want more. So we want to give them more to
dig into... I guess we've grown addicted to top marks."

    The 'Anthill' objective is deceptively simple: use streams of different ants to defend
the hill against multitudes of beautiful, terrible insects over a large number of levels.
The gameplay is ever-changing and surprisingly deep, which could explain the game's
longevity and high replay value.

    "We want to make games that last, that really give people their money's worth. Thanks
to its variety, generous content and depth, 'Anthill' never gets short or old," notes
Sigurgeirsson. "It's fun, mesmerizing, beautiful, and a true iOS milestone. Millions love
it already, and we want millions more to help defend the hill."

    Featuring new levels, new strange insects, new ant skills and many days of gameplay,
the new version of Anthill will be released on November 1.

    TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJb0OT5LO30

    VISIT US: http://www.anthillgame.com

    FOLLOW US: http://www.twitter.com/imageform

    LIKE US: http://www.facebook.com/imageform

    About Image & Form International

    Image & Form, founded in 1997, is a multi-platform developer of quality games in
Gothenburg, Sweden.

       
        Contact

        Image & Form PR department
        pr@imageform.se
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Leading Enterprise Application Software Consultancy Rocela, has Today Announced That They Have Been Awarded a Framework Agreement by Government Procurement Service for Specialist Cloud Services, Within the G-Cloud Framework

EDINBURGH, Scotland, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Rocela has unparalleled expertise in license optimisation & management, and Oracle
E-Business Suite implementations, upgrades and managed services. This depth of expertise
means that we can offer specialist advice and guidance to those government and public
sector establishments looking to take advantage of the benefits of Cloud Technologies and
shared-services.

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    Rocela's Cloud services consider all aspects of the shift to Cloud Technologies;
license impact to on-going software asset management; impact on underlying hardware and
application performance to remote application management.

    Marie-Helene Durif, Head of Sourcing & Category Management, ICT at the Government
Procurement Service said, "At the Government Procurement Service our priority is to
provide procurement savings for organisations across the UK public sector. The inclusion
of Rocela Limited to the G-Cloud Framework will strengthen our offering and provide public
sector buyers with a tried and tested route to achieve value for money."

    Rocela's CEO Martin Mutch said "Rocela has a long history of working for the public
sector in central government and at a local level. We are therefore delighted to have been
awarded this framework agreement as part of G-Cloud.

    As cloud computing becomes a more central pillar in the Government cost reduction and
efficiency programmes, Rocela is at the vanguard of cloud enablement and we are proud to
be in place to support the migration of legacy systems to target cloud environments.

    For cloud projects to deliver benefits, comprehensive understanding of legacy and
target environments and migration/transition risks need to be understood and planned.

    Rocela has developed proven approaches to help public sector get back office
environments such as Oracle E-Business Suite up to the latest release. The transition to
cloud is then securely and resiliently transferred.

    We look forward to working with the public sector to get their environments,
particularly Oracle, optimised for cloud readiness, commercially and technically, then
transitioned to reduce cost and enhance performance."

    For questions or enquiries relating to G-Cloud Services, please contact
keith.bell@rocela.com

    About Rocela

    UK based Rocela is an independent, enterprise application consultancy. They help
private and public sector customers with complex Oracle and Microsoft environments realise
best value from their application investment.

    Its professional services team helps public sector and commercial clients achieve
maximum business benefit from their Oracle solution, specifically on the support,
management and implementation of Oracle's E-Business Suite and core technologies.

    Rocela's deep knowledge of Software Asset Management allows them to deliver the best
possible value out of licensing and support & maintenance costs to organisations with
complex application environments.

    Rocela's growth has been recognised by numerous industry awards over its 10 year
history such as the Deloitte Technology "Fast 500" EMEA 2007-2009, Investor In People
since 2008, UBS Fastest Growing Venture Backed Business in UK, The Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year, listings in the 'The Great Place to Work(R) Institute'; part of
the Scotland and UK's best places to work programme in 2011 and a place on the Sunday
Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table for 2011.

       
        Rocela Limited
        Heriot Watt Research Park
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        Riccarton
        EH14 4AP

        T: +44(0)870-100-4000
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Celebrus Technologies Announces New Digital Big Data Feed

LONDON, October 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

           - Celebrus Technologies expands partnership with Teradata to provide the

                 ultimate in digital big analytics with Teradata Aster -

    Celebrus Technologies, http://www.celebrus.com, provider of tag-free multi-channel
digital big data [http://www.celebrus.com/solutions/digital-big-data-feed ] software,
today announces an expanded partnership with Teradata (NYSE: TDC) and its capability to
feed highly detailed, individual-level online data directly into the Teradata Aster
MapReduce Platform. Through this ground-breaking capability to analyse granular and
complete digital channel data on the industry's leading discovery platform, organisations
will be able to draw more accurate conclusions that can change their business.

    Celebrus' unique software already feeds individual-level behavioural data from
multiple online channels, including websites, social media and mobile apps, directly into
Teradata's Integrated Channel Intelligence solution in near real-time. The addition of a
Celebrus digital big data feed into the Teradata Aster platform brings greater flexibility
and choice to organisations keen to analyse the huge amounts of customer data collected
from multiple channels.

    Celebrus captures highly granular and complete data including each click, keystroke,
key value, text change, mouse-over, scroll and object in the page. The tag-free and
configuration-free nature of the software means that organisations can be up and running
on their new big data platform very quickly.

    The Teradata Aster MapReduce Platform delivers a powerful solution for storing,
processing, and building big analytics. It puts data science in the hands of business
users without requiring specialised new skills and without the complexity of traditional
alternatives. Teradata Aster makes MapReduce accessible to every enterprise by coupling
MapReduce with standard SQL to deliver analytics through the patented Aster
SQL-MapReduce(R) framework that embeds MapReduce analytic processing with data stores for
analytics on multi-structured data sources and types to deliver new analytic capabilities
with breakthrough performance and scalability.

    Organisations that incorporate digital data into their big data architecture have the
increased capacity to drive real-time personalisation
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customer views; increase their customer intelligence and analytics; streamline their
multi-channel communications; accurately allocate marketing spend; build marketing
attribution models; and optimise their cross-channel sales opportunities.

    Katharine Hulls, VP Marketing at Celebrus Technologies comments, "The drive to extract
real and actionable business insight from big data is accelerating. As organisations
increasingly look to collate multiple sources of data within highly functional analytical
platforms such as Teradata Aster MapReduce, we are staying at the forefront by expanding
our data delivery choices to fulfil the needs of this emerging market sector. The Teradata
Aster MapReduce Platform is optimised specifically for big data analytics, which
complements the highly granular nature of our individual-level online customer
intelligence data collection and delivery perfectly."

    Tasso Argyros, Co-President, Teradata Aster comments, "Organisations are struggling
with managing customer interactions across digital marketing channels, and integrated
marketing channel analyses are critical in successfully managing customer interactions.
Celebrus enables the integration of detailed, multi-channel digital interaction data into
Teradata Aster's discovery platform so organisations can better understand their customer
behaviour and improve customer interactions."

    Gary Angel, President of digital measurement and data analytics consultancy Semphonic
comments, "For businesses serious about online, the shift to big data platforms to support
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and analysis fronts are daunting. This pairing of Celebrus' highly robust and easy to
implement big data collection infrastructure with Teradata Aster's powerful analytics
engine with rich SQL support, dramatically reduces the time-to-value and the need for
specialised and very hard to find technical resources when building a digital warehousing
solution."

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    Celebrus Technologies' tag-free digital big data software feeds individual-level data
from websites, mobile apps and social media into a wide variety of big data technologies
in real-time. Celebrus' global blue chip clients use this highly granular data to power
advanced customer analytics and real-time personalisation and to drive actions that
maximise revenue, marketing effectiveness and brand loyalty. Celebrus partners with
world-leading technology companies, including SAS, Teradata and Microstrategy, to provide
integrated solutions that meet critical business goals. Celebrus also has global reach
with their fast and flexible digital data and real-time personalisation platforms
available from resellers across the world as well as direct clients including AXA, Hiscox,
Belron (Autoglass), ghd, P&O Ferries and directgov.

    About Teradata Aster

    The Teradata Aster MapReduce Platform is the market-leading big data analytics
solution. This analytic platform embeds MapReduce analytic processing for deeper insights
on new data sources and multi-structured data types to deliver analytic capabilities with
breakthrough performance and scalability. Teradata's solution utilises Aster's patented
SQL-MapReduce to parallelise the processing of data and applications and deliver rich
analytic insights at scale. For more information, visit http://www.asterdata.com or
for more about Teradata, visit http://www.teradata.com

       
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LG Electronics Launches First 'Ultra-High-Definition' 4K TVs In U.S.

LG's 84-inch Class Display Boasts Four Times the Resolution of Full HD, Ushers in New Era in Picture Quality for Large-Screen TVs

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ushering in a new era in home entertainment, the first "Ultra High Definition" flat-panel TV - with four times the resolution of today's HDTVs - went on sale today to consumers in the United States.

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LG Electronics USA chose Southern California, the epicenter of entertainment and innovation, as the consumer launchpad for this groundbreaking technology. Teaming up with high-end retailer Video & Audio Center, LG hosted hundreds of consumers eager to be among the first in the United States to have an opportunity to see and purchase LG's new Ultra HD TV.

The LG 84-inch class (84-inch diagonal) LED TV, with a native Ultra High Def screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 to match its impressive size*, has an MSRP of $19,999.99. Model 84LM9600 quadruples the level of detail from full 1080p HD resolution to a massive 8 million pixels. Even before so-called "4K" content is available, LG's powerful up-conversion engine, the proprietary "LG Resolution Upscaler Plus," delivers higher detail from current HD/SD external sources.

On hand at Video & Audio Center's Lawndale/Torrance, Calif. store today to discuss the importance of Ultra HD's development and its expected market adoption were industry luminaries, including Jeff Joseph of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA); Randall Dark, an award winning director and 4K content pioneer; and industry insider and technologist Tom Campbell.

    --  Joseph, CEA's senior vice president of communications and strategic
        relationships and passionate advocate for 4K technology, said,
        "Innovation drives our industry, and Ultra High Definition is the latest
        innovation that will transform home entertainment. This milestone is a
        pivotal moment in TV history because Ultra HD 4K technology will make it
        possible for consumers to purchase huge TVs with crystal clear picture
        quality."
    --  Dark, CEO of Randall Dark Productions, and one of the world's first
        directors/ cinematographers to advance high-definition programming,
        said, "Content is always a major factor when new hardware technologies
        are introduced on the market. The LG Ultra HD TV's upscaling capability
        is crucial so consumers can enjoy the benefits of higher resolution now,
        while the rest of the industry, myself included, work on ways to advance
        this new format with native 4K content."
    --  Campbell, widely quoted technologist and futurist who serves on the CEA
        Ultra HD Working Group, said, "I liken the dawn of Ultra HD technology
        to the switch from standard-definition analog TV to digital
        high-definition TV in the late 1990s. It's going to be big, and not just
        because it's key for big screens. I can already see consumers calling
        for more models, more sizes and more content."
"Picture quality has always been LG's foremost priority, one that's especially important now as manufacturers scale TVs to meet the trend line pointing toward larger and larger class sizes," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, LG Electronics USA, and head of LG's U.S. home entertainment business. "We were instrumental in developing the HD standard and, similarly, our goal now is to pioneer Ultra High Def technology to create the crisp and immersive viewing experience consumers are currently missing with large-screen TVs."

Joseph Akhtarzad, vice president and co-owner of Video & Audio Center's three LA-area stores, said, "Ultra High Definition is a very significant development, a high-end product catering to a high-end consumer who demands the ultimate home entertainment experience.  We are proud to be the first retailer in the nation to sell this cutting-edge LG technology to consumers."

In addition to its excellent picture quality, LG's 84LM9600 boasts a growing Smart TV ecosystem, which is composed of over 1,000 apps and gives users access to a growing range of premium content services**. Users can easily browse and navigate through the Smart TV ecosystem using LG's Magic Remote, which allows users to make commands using the control modes of Voice Recognition, Wheel, Magic Gesture and Point. It also features LG's CINEMA 3D technology and an imbedded 2D to 3D conversion engine expanding 3D content availability. For more information on LG's Ultra HD TV please visit, http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-84LM9600-led-tv.

*No "ultra high definition" or "4K" video content is currently available.  No broadcast or other standard currently exists for "4K" or "ultra high definition" television, and the 84LM9600 may or may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed.

**Internet connection and certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice. LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

About LG Electronics USA, Inc.

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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